Sam Thompson
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Might that pot/cup sort of thing be for sale? Sam
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That sounds about the best sytem I have heard of, cracking idea:thumbup1: Sam
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my week, pictorally speaking!
Sam Thompson replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in Picture Forum
For the last ten minutes of viewing this thread the only things that have left my mouth are "ooo" "errr" and "wow". Keep it up bud, maybe the best thread on arbtalk Sam -
If Im not at home I might be at Ramada Hopefully home though Will let you know Sam
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I am on flat ground (Cheshire, its only got two hills!) but I did a demo on a ATV course (45 degree slopes) and it coped just fine. A friend of mine who is the head grouse keeper on a estate in Scotland (about as hilly as you like) is having trouble keeping his keepers on quads! They are all after them! One estate I know of has a Polaris Ranger (The 4 seater "crew cab" version) running on tracks. Beats a quad hands down apparently, though I havent seen it myself. If I was doing serious hill/bad ground work you cant beat an Argo, other than price. To be honest I think the Kuboto is more veristile than a tractor, its just easy, fastish on the roads, can pull well enough for me. Im still in the camp of my Honda Foreman for now
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Anyone using UTVs for Arb/Forestry work? We got ours the other day and so far I am very impressed. Nevert thought I'de say it but I could see it replacing the quad for what we do soon. Its offroad ability is amazing, well compared to what you would think, and its could carry a fair bit too. Ours is a Kubota RTV 500 in orange with a roof and windscreen. Thinking that (if needed) it could cary a chip box on the back (not a huge one). Will try and get some pics up this weekend Sam
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Tht old blue landy isnt for sale is it? Sam
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If not I would recomend Buxtons Forestry & Arb. They stock a brilliant range and have pretty keen prices too. Was in there the otherday and they had some Stihl type As for £50 odd quid! I have bought from them numerous times and their service is excellent. Safety Trousers- Protective Chainsaw Trousers for Arborists Sam
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Buff- so long old friend......
Sam Thompson replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in General chat
Sorry to hear about him :'( Its always a great pain when a friend dies. Thats the way forward, channel your energy into moulding your new mate. And good on you for going rescue Sam -
Method Statements an insult to intelligence
Sam Thompson replied to Dean Lofthouse's topic in General chat
The sawdust/muck/oil/fluff etc also adds goodness! Iron and other good-for-you things that cannot otherwise be put into the diet of the arborist** (well the ones I know). Sam ** For "diet of arborist" read - Mars Bars, Fizzy Drinks, Alochol, Cakes, Fried goods -
thought you might! :L
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Might be Its probably twenty years old, 14inch bar. Doesnt work at the moment, and I reckon the carburettors gone. If your still interested then Ill take some pics for you Sam
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It would! Apart from the Silkys, which have now been sold on to a mate, Ill try and get some done soon Sam
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Indeed Looking at taking the Kybota UTV to do the trees, was delivered on friday and it could be a cracker, depending on what its like off tarmc, it certainly holds some logs Sam
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So you will be voting for Pedro then Mick? So many, but Anchorman is so brilliant. I love Lamp. Sam
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Today has turned out rather well Spent this morning in our woods messing about a little and putting up an owl box. On the way back our next door farmer stopped me for a chat, hes currently selling off his farm because he kids dont want it . He saw the saw in the front basket on the quad and started talking about how he used to do a bit, he said he had all this old kit in one of his barns and I could help myself if I wanted any because he didnt need it anymore! So I came home with a Stihl Class 1 Jacket that hasnt seen much use, a McCulloch top handle saw (little 14" bar, doesnt work ,yet), 2 Silky Saws and 4 axes! I took him over a case of stout after lunch, and he said that if Im quick I can help myself to any dead standers in his wood for the fire! Happy Sam
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£5 per bail is normal round here this year. Horseists seem happy to pay it too Cut ours a week back Sam
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Me in 1997 I think Interestingly the saw is a Jonsered Something or other. It had a bag that you would put into the notch (I think... I was 4) and it inflated off the saw engine, as it inflated it felled the tree. If anyone knows anything more about I would be very interested, I dont think it caught on though! Sam
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Aye and I didnt think of that! Yeah good thinking batman! Sam
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Sounds ace Maybe some clay pigeon shooting or similar too? Sam
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Smooth. Its in the diary, looking forward to it Is it a similar do? Sam
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Spare Chain Combis Screwdrives File(s) Leatherman Kelly Kettle Teabags Cake Graphite Axe (Normally a GBA Small Forest Axe) "Yorkshire" Style billlhook More Cake My toolbox All of my sawing is at the moment in our wood. If I take the saw I take the quad Sam
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Really gutted I couldnt make it Would have been a brilliant gig to pick up some more knowledge, buy some stuff and meet some of the arbexperts off here. Next year Sam
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Here Here. Also, good on your old man. Sam
