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Pohutakawa(Metrosideros excelsa) aerial root into trunk graft.

A cattle field. All done with the bryce, the dip was awkward to get tractor in.

This was posted a while back, still has the same effect.http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/climbers-talk/44929-ermmmm-no-thanks.html

Split apple rock lunge. Abel Tasman park, Nelson New Zealand.

I use 357s. But if I use them for long periods I get dead arm in the night and it keeps me awake. I looked at the vibration calculator on the Husky website, they are not recommended for long days of use. However the smaller 346xp is much better in this regard and most limbs and branches are well within its scope. I run 346's on 13 inch bars and the 357's on 15 inch. Both these saws are well suited to modifying with "Porting" Look it up in the toolbar, lots on here about it. Im getting a 346 done by Spud (Frequently found on this thread http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/33857-whats-your-bench-today.html) This brings the performance up to similar spec to the 550xp and 560xp I understand. If you plan on doing saw work in colder weather, I recommend the xpg versions with heated handles. It keeps you warm in the extremities of the fingers, which reduces vibration troubles. If you hawkeye ebay and know what you are looking for i.e not a dud. You can get them for £200- £300 either the 346 or 357. I have bought 2 346's and a 357 this year. But of late they seem to have gone up. 346xp/g's with silver side are newer models with primer bulb and a little more power. As for a stihl I cannot recommend a saw as I never use one. But someone will know. You don't have your location in your avatar, but gumtree in some areas get ads sometimes for saws.

This happened. So we reused the head, Some redundant pipes. Scrap metal and bought hydraulic fittings and the valveblock. Already had the ram from another project that didn't happen. Its better for fatigue than the maul. But not strong enough for difficult pieces.

Blooming heck I was more naive and innocent than I thought. I have generally always done ok with ebay.

Glad to be more informed. Ive never seen them have a detrimental effect on oaks, but the do seem to reoccur on the same trees on an ongoing basis, never knew it was a wasp. Older and wiser.

I would agree but if a one man operation does the work of two with this. In a year It will pay for itself in the sense of £13-20k would be the cost of an employee. However you would not want it sitting around.

:thumbup1:Thanks for posting chaps. I've got the book now in pdf. I remember reading it in a library about 7 years ago. If anyone wants it you can PM me your email and I can send it to you 44.1 MB download though. May take a few days to send as Im not at home.

:thumbup:Big trak for grown ups

Yes but not by much usually, As same few customers every year. I don't produce more than 30ish cube. Though have picked up a few more customers and others have moved or gone on to easy energy fuels.

Just arrived in NZ today where they do things differently. My friend told me about the stihl tv ads. Heres the page, there are 2 ads. Enjoy:001_smile: TV Commercials | STIHL | chainsaws, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, clearing saws, high-pressure cleaners, lawn mowers, trimmers, Stihl

This thread needs converting in to members only I feel, as it names ebay and I've heard a lot of new tricks I didnt know. Not that I will use them, but others will.

I always wondered how we rated the lunge thread.

23.75 tonnes

Would be interested in the results. Do a control sample. After all in other parts of the world forests regenerate by fire. Keep us posted.

Spritely lass, got more about her than most people. Looking around and keeping an eye on the job. PPE is a modern thing, after her peak working time.

It leaves more questions than I can answer, explain?

scales common occurance

Its probably the marketing and premium prices along with the name to hide what is actually a simple product. Bio is used with eco and tech alot to persuade potential customers its good., I avoid these names but cannot comment on on this product as Ive never even looked at it. I Recycle everything possible and my ash goes on the garden along with chainsaw shavings in the compost.

Aye thats a quarter of the working day gone, faffing with food/rest. Night time is for these.

This one? His videos make me feel like an awesomely efficient logging machine!! How much double, treble, handling does he need to do? He makes me feel like I dance with fiskars and jive with a chainsaw. However we should send these viral on a social network then no one would consider firewood easy or cut priced.

I have changed you to who, it looks like a predictive error on his phone "He's quite right. " OMTC comment based on his experience having worked with a few duff brits. Which I have also, I reckon 9 out of 10 brits I've worked with have very bad work ethic/capability. I have also worked with sly/lazy poles and excellent poles. Hence OMTCs comment:- Its a shame this got stirred up as a petty debate because OMTCs Last comment is very valid. Im ashamed to be British sometimes.

Its bleedingly obvious that tree is preggers!! Mr Goaty PHD treebiology