Old Mill Tree Care

Brilliant, that was exactly my theory too Hama, thanks. There is a long low branch that is stressed, loads of epicormic, still green whilst the rest of the tree is half defoliated. Any other thoughts still appreciated. Thanks.

That's cool Shane. Henry is always telling us about these but I've never seen it done.

There are two camps of employees. 1. Those that work physically hard, still get it done when things go wrong and can be relied upon when the boss is off site. 2. Those that work physically hard, need guidance through the days tasks, would respect the gear more if they had to pay for it, loose motivation on a job they don't like, productivity drops when the boss is off site. Historically I've always paid on ability, what a person brings to the table. I'll start them on an agreeable wage that I know I can sustain and as soon as (if) they become more productive, I'll pay them more. Although sadly I've been unable to do that the last few years. Also, with this emphasis on what is fair, do you get good gear to work with or the worst? I could pay my guys more tomorrow but I'd then have to supply the cheapest PPE and if they even lose a chain file I'd sack them! The best way to earn more money is to firstly be better than you were yesterday, then be consistently better than the guy standing next to you tomorrow. Simple. If you can't do that then you should go complain to your Mum because she's the only person who really cares!

That is the real crux of each individual case. Good post:thumbup1:

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Oh, and for the poster that maybe alluded to me being one of the tight demanding employers, I'll pay a freelancer £150-190 a day. That's because he never moans, he's respectful, he gets it done and he does it very very well.

It is just a thought, and so is mine. My 'rant' was not necessarily aimed at the OP but the legions of habitual moaners that leave gear on site, break gear, concentrate on getting home as soon as they arrive at work, work slowly and then expect overtime pay, think their boss owes them a living etc etc. My answer to these people is that they should set up their own business if they feel they are so valuable but they better make damn sure that they achieve the same or more than their boss before they start moaning again. That's all:thumbup1:

I found exactly the same on a Lime tree today. My phone died so I couldn't get a photo. If any further thoughts or knowledge emerged since this thread started would be appreciated. Thanks.

As an employee you will always feel you are worth more than you get paid. However, you haven't got a clue what your boss goes through every month to make sure you get paid every month. If your boss pays you on time every time and treats with respect then drives off in a £60k car to his nice house, it's because he deserved it. Suck it up!

You may get a poor response to your question because you've put the thread in the RIGGING Forum.

Thanks for that link RD. One thing I don't understand is 'susceptible bark'. What is meant by this? Thanks

Agreed. Also, Im not sure how many people have subby work for an inexperienced climber. Sorry about the negativity but's also reality.

That stuff will fry your brain!

These crop up now and again and have been around for a few years. I wondered since the last thread, who is distributing and retailing them? What are parts availability like? Who has them and loves or hates them? What attachments i.e. Stump grinder? Digger? Loader? etc Thanks:thumbup:

I have a vertex vent but I'm not going to admit that i've had it for 7 or 8 years. Apparently the life span on this something is two years.

Well then I sounds like you've been doing the right thing but times are tough. Or there's something wrong with you.

Coincidence and don't trust the dealer. Look at the piston rings yourself (then send it to Spudulike anyway 😂) Can't see that the changed would affect the piston. I've had problems with carb diaphragms when changing back but that's easily fixed.

Sorry mate, I forgot you had a ZK1. I use a Lyon strop looped in a fig8 across my shoulders to make a chest harness. It's held together with a stein tool karabiner and that clips to the DMM thimble on top my tether. I chose to do it this way as I only clip in for very long ascents and getting a chest harness would be a waste of money for me.

If you need to transport three men, chipper and trailer, get a Mog no question. If you spend £10k on a Mog you're committing financial suicide. On the other hand, would a tractor with big trailer and chipper on the front of the trailer work for you? I've seen them occasionally and the other guys can travel in pickup or Transit. From experience it's whatever suits your specific needs.

Welcome Adam I would strongly recommend putting a D shackle on the top of the tether or getting one of the tasty looking stiff ones that people are parading on this thread.

Someone mentioned the customer service aspect. I bought two chippers from Redwood and have always had great service. Can't imagine why it would be different if you buy a Harkie harness.

I don't think this is the same harness. It has the buckles that the original Harkie had, ie: the ones that open by accident. The new Harkie apparently has the same buckles as the Treemotion. (& a Caritool). I don't think a saving of £60 or so represents good value for a harness that doesn't work. You pays your money.......

Holy cow! I just watched the video. I can't see Mrs Miggins being very happy about a 'shotgun' being fired in her Wimbledon back garden😂.

I wouldn't worry about it. When it stops milking just cut and seal the end.

That's a damn shame the power is not adjustable. I bet the design could be refined by a boffin though so that it is adjustable. I'll buy one if it's improved.