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  1. Dowie
    Given the weather outside at the moment maybe I should upgrade to something like this:lol:, whats the damage ?
  2. Dowie
    Re: chipper running costs The quad chips discharge is too far away from the vehicle and makes for a messy job at the back of the truck, it also encourages the fines to drop short, right in front of the radiator, it's like it was designed to get blocked. Apart from that its as competent a machine as you could wish for. I had a similar problem with the TW chipping conifer, just would not throw it to the back of the truck, so had to keep shovelling it to the back, suppose connie is just very dense. The rad on the new quad chip looks like its to the side of the infeed chute so may aleviate the problem a bit, have noticed the TW rad gets dusty but would have thought that's inevitable given the job it's doing. Thanks for the replies
  3. Dowie
    Thanks guys some interesting points there, the blade life and ease of changing sounds great, I have heard the blades on TW and the Vermeer chippers can be a pita to change.
  4. Dowie
    Thanks for the replies, I havent finally decided on the TW its just familiar as I've used them before when working for other people, I will have to get a demo of a greenmech before I buy anything. But things like the blades lasting longer etc is an important consideration, how often do you service yours and do you do it yourself or does it go to the dealer? Cheers
  5. Dowie
    Hi guys, looking into getting my first chipper, TW150 dhb, just wanted to know from some of you who have run them day in day out, on an average 5 day week, how much diesel you get throught. Also whats the avereage servicing cost. thanks for your help
  6. Dowie
    There's a plane in the high street near me that has a similar stem to that but more conical in shape, I will try and get some pics next time I'm passing, I have often wondered what has caused it.
  7. Dowie
    Hey silky, bet petzl wish you were on their marketing, your photos are great, must say the zig zag looks really good, :thumbup1:glad you are getting on with it, I'm still getting to grips with the hc I got recently otherwise I would be really tempted.
  8. Dowie
    Hi guys, some impressive set ups there for sure, Tomatin, how do you find the seasoning goes with the logs in big piles like that or is the wood already seasoned before its cut and split? cheers
  9. Dowie
    Yeah I'm always willing to listen to more experienced people and learn from how they do things, in fact I personally find it easier to learn by being shown out on site as it were, rather than just taught theory in a class room.
  10. Dowie
    Cheers for that I'll have a look on the net and see what I can find.
  11. Dowie
    Cheers for the pointers guys, I do get on well with the Willans just have to get used to the clicking. I totally get what you are saying about getting the basics down, I need to get out on some rec climbs, and climb with some more experienced climbers to pick up some tips. Cheers Ollie
  12. Dowie
    Cheers I will give the webbing sling a go, got to cure it some how. Cheers for your help.
  13. Dowie
    Ok mate thanks for that, I didn't want to buy something that was beyond my ability to use effectively at the moment. I don't need anything that might feel a bit unnerving, I currently climb on a Willans harness which has a triangle mallion at the front rather than the bridge you get on a tree motion, the biggest problem I have with it is if the line goes slack, when I tend the slack and sit back in the harness the mallion can move round and makes a loud click and you move like an inch or so, never fails to set the heart racing is this just a down side of the harness or is there anything that could be changed to sort it. Cheers Ollie
  14. Dowie
    Hi guys, only been climbing about a year, I was looking at the videos on the the pulley saver, looks really good, but do you guys think that's running before walking as I have not used the standard ring/ring cambium saver before, if so why? It seems fairly straight forward to install etc, would there be scenarios where a lack of climbing experience would make it unsuitable for a newbie? Thanks for any input just trying to make an informed purchase, I appreciate all the shiny gear in the world won't make me a better climber over night, Cheers Ollie
  15. Dowie
    I Totally agree I was somewhat suprised at their reluctance to further investigation, the tree certainly adds valus to the property. If it were to fail then it is close enough to pose a threat to the house. But as you say if it were my tree I would certainly explore all avenues before getting rid. I am going back there next week so I will try to convince them to have a more detailed survey done. Thanks for your input.
  16. Dowie
    Hi I was asked to price a beech for removal by the owner as she is concerned that the tree is likley to fail because of this fungi at the base. The tree is in the middle of the lawn and about 24" dbh, crown looks healthy seems a shame to remove as its a nice looking tree just not sure on the fungi. cheers for your help:thumbup1:
  17. Dowie

    ladders !

    Dowie replied to log dog's topic in General chat

    A mate of mine used to have his big step ladders on the drivers side, until one day the stay on the top step broke and it flapped down through the windscreen:scared1: lesson learned the hard way, don't matter what side you have em just make sure they're safe. I have mine on passenger side but they don't hang past the cab:thumbup1:
  18. Dowie
    Just been through the same situation this morning, firstly I would forget comparison sites as most of them will quote you but I found when I rang them up they said they didn't cover tippers I ended up going through Express insurance, who I was with before when I had a panel van, the company providing the insurance is highway and they specialise in tippers. I'm older than you 31 and have no claims just an sp50 speeding fine from 4 years ago,( wifes car:blushing:) they quoted me £800 fully comp and that was the best I'd had, like you I was getting quotes of £1500-£2000. Good Luck:thumbup1:
  19. Dowie

    Id please

    Dowie replied to Dowie's topic in Tree health care

    Hi I have been away for a couple of days hence the late reply, there is no tpo on the tree and knowing the owners as I do I am sure they would want to fully investigate the health of the tree, and to what extent the tree may be compromised and what action can be taken to prevent a calapse. What is the best way to get an inspection of this tree, how would I go about finding someone in my area who is qualified to assess the tree? Thanks for your help
  20. Dowie
    So the tin shed is listed and the tree is endangering it somehow.... Or They cut the tree down to continue the fence to stop the footballs/cricket balls from going over the fence..... either way sounds barking:biggrin:
  21. Dowie
    If she puts a sea shell to her ear does she hear the sea?
  22. Dowie
    Got to be £150.00, I'm sure he would get someone cheaper, but then I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
  23. Dowie

    Id please

    Dowie replied to Dowie's topic in Tree health care

    Thanks for both your responses, In the forth image there is a cavity at ground level in one of the buttresses (not clear in the image) that seems to extend for about 36in under the tree, (I stuck a tape measure in until it hit something hard) highly scientific I know!! Some of the buttresses sounded hollow when tapped compared with others, again not very scientific. How would you go about establishing the extent of the white rot and the decomposition you mention? many thanks for your input, but you are dealing with a novice !!
  24. Dowie
    built to last that one ! nice piece of work mate and lovely piece of wood, nice one:thumbup1:
  25. Dowie

    Id please

    Dowie posted a topic in Tree health care

    Hi, Wondered if someone could give a positive id on these brackets on a mature lime, I have looked around the internet and closest I have seen is Ganoderma australe. May be completely wrong, but has the brown dusty characteristics and all the brackets appear low down on the tree all the way round the base in the butresses. Thanks for you time.

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