Spruce Pirate
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I tend to believe that things come and go around, so, he's done you a good turn on the planks - if they're old as he says it probably gets rid of them quickly and easily for him. If you've ever done anyone a good turn, then treat this as a bit of payment for that, or the next time you do someone a favour think of that as a bit of payment. Also, have the good grace to accept his generosity, without being suspicious of him wanting something directly back in return. It makes for a very cynical and nasty world if everyone's always looking over their shoulder wondering what other's motives are.
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Have to renew all NPTC units every 5 years
Spruce Pirate replied to lloyd g's topic in Training & education
I spoke to FISA at length about it the yesterday. It seems it is only mandatory to have a refresher every 5 years if you work for a FISA member on the timber harvesting front. At the moment they are not concerned about arb or utilities work (so I was told). Presently you must provided evidence of training (refresher or otherwise) or register for refresher training before 1st October (there is another thread on here) to continue cutting commercially on ground managed by FISA members. Other aspects of training will of course be covered by the HSE recommended 5 year refresher, but no one is currently enforcing this - as far as I'm aware, no doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong? I'd be interested to know how it's causing you problems (don't mean that in any snide way, genuinely would like to know what problems its causing). -
This thread is hilarious and ridiculous in equal measure - I can't believe it's rumbled on for so long! Someone once told me they stopped selling logs by the ton because a customer weighed each log over their bathroom scales () then phoned up complaining that the load was underweight! I never quite believed them until this thread came along.
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Try Robert T on here Johnny, he does a fair bit of stump grinding.
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It still surprises me how easily I'm amused sometimes.
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Has anyone got a hypsometer I could borrow (or rent)?
Spruce Pirate replied to RobArb's topic in General chat
Yes, you can. My brother-in-law's got one. -
Nice big bits. Switchback Road?
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They're looking for policies to reduce emissions. So tell them it's your policy that you organise they way you carry out the work to minimise the amount of time you spend on site and movements around the site, hence reducing journeys. Also that wherever possible you use green fuels etc and that the choice of vehicle is dependant on suitability for purpose, which includes the fuel efficiency. These are all things that you are probably doing anyway in order to maximise your profits, but it gives you a "policy" that you can throw at them and tick their box.
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I did mine a couple of years ago. Just used like for like wooden floor from the local Ifor dealer. Expensive, but its held up so far, was easy to fit and the old one lasted for donkey's years. It's a 10'*5'6" bed with lashing rings in each corner.
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Where to find Norway Spruce for restoration project
Spruce Pirate replied to wildfisherman's topic in General chat
Norway spruce around Inverness shouldn't be a problem, there's plenty of it. Try getting in touch with either the local tree firms or the forest management companies. The stuff you're looking for with the branches would normally be lower grade timber so people are normally keen to get rid of it. The only problem would be getting the branch knuckles left on, rather than cut flush as would be normal. Might also depend on how many pieces you're after as to how easy it is to get someone to cut it for you. -
Still prefer the Oregon. I did say it might not be rational, I might have to stop listening to the little voices inside my head!
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There's nothing really specific that I can put my finger on as to why I prefer Oregon to Husky bars, but....... I think the shape at the nose tip is slightly different, Husky pointier, Oregon more rounded. Maybe Oregon are a bit heavier, they seem to feel sturdier. Maybe I'm wrong on both counts and it's just a, perhaps irrational, personal preference.
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I think that as the branch is alive there is little or no chance of come back. Further, if the trees were worked on a few months ago it proves that the council are managing the trees and fulfilling their duty of care. The only course of come back might be if you can prove that the work carried out was directly responsible for the branch falling off, had been speced wrongly or the spec not carried out correctly. I would have thought a difficult claim to make. If, on the other hand, the branch had been dead, or trees had not been maintained for years..........
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Yup, beacons and chapter 8 markings. Must have for road works. Handy if you're passing through worksites, wind-farms etc too.
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Questions following CS32/34/50 training
Spruce Pirate replied to David Dobedoe's topic in General chat
Perfectly acceptable to use a winch to pull over trees. There is a new ticket on the NPTC website, I think it's "Winch Assisted Felling", or something similar. You'd probably need to do this as a separate assessment these days. Other's may know more about it. -
I have an Efco pole-pruner which has, so far, proved to be a good bit of kit. My local husky dealer does a lot of Efco and recommends them quite highly. I think mostly for the farmer/semi-pro market. I almost bought one a while back, but in the end I couldn't drag myself away from something orange.
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We always called it Sheffield Blight too - that's where the steel for the hooks used to be made I think. Bracken isn't too bad if its upright, I once had to hook bracken off larch trees in Jan/Feb. It was like snow blindness at the end of the day, but in orange. All day, looking for little orange sticks under the little orange sticks.
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Never heard of a French Pollard before. I thought all pollards were back to the main stem. Agree with your definition of a re-pollard though. Be interested to hear of other pollarding terms, French or otherwise, its not something I know much about.
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landlord and tree planting
Spruce Pirate replied to TreeAb's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Where is your farm? Not sure anymore, but there might be a difference between English/Welsh and Scots law on this, presume NI might also be different. Its changed now, but any trees on a croft used to belong to the landlord - which is why very few trees used to be planted in the crofting counties. I think this is the same for tenant farmers. I would suggest calling your local Forestry Commission Conservancy office, they will be able to advise you on the legal aspects and of which grants may be available. -
I've tried to update my picture 3 times!!! Every time I go to the trouble to get a photo taken, remember to take it with me, and it still comes back with the same photo as before! Laminate the card and keep it in a wee card wallet and they stay fresh, but that could also be cause it almost never sees the light of day. Been asked for copies of certificates on numerous occasions, but never been asked to show the card.
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That is absolutely true. Wood wasps are amazing to watch when they bore into a bit of wood. Such a fragile looking "stinger" (I think the proper name is ovipositor?), drilling into a piece of solid wood always impresses me.
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We're always being told to add value to our products - now I know what they mean!!
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Is that £4.99 each? As in per log? I might need to re-think my pricing structure!
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Fair enough. Can't argue with that.
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Worth noting that doing that can cause it to lift too much on one side, pop - or partially pop - the hinge and influence the direction of fall. But does also have all the plus points you list.
