David Goss
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Second day with it and I am liking it even more. Been cutting some big timber with it and not having any trouble with it whatsoever. The only negative I can come up with so far is it runs so fast it’s hard to mark timber without just cutting the log off! We are felling and marking because the timber needs winched our whole on a steep slope but that beast of a saw just wants to cut everything as fast as it can! I certainly wouldn’t be using it for carving [emoji12] I don’t think the tank is that big so it probably seems greedier than it actually is but I must admit I am having to fill it a lot.
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One of the trees I did today with the 500i. It’s a beast! Full power instantly as soon as you squeeze the trigger. Think I am going to enjoy that saw [emoji1303]
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I just ordered the 500 this morning so will get it tomorrow and probably be using it on Wednesday [emoji16][emoji1303] not heard anything bad about it except Al saying it’s a bit thirsty ( like most bigger saws really) will post again when I have put it through its paces.
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I been needing to get a new workhorse for the larger trees and was thinking either the 500i or the 462. With there not being a huge difference in price I was thinking the 500i would be the best choice. I been using a 460 and will probably cry when I retire it [emoji12] Any suggestions, reviews would be great [emoji1303]
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I am a cutter/climber with 28 years experience free to work on Mondays. All other days are full but may be flexible if needed. Call or message me on 07976 460509. -
Aye been sweating ma nuts off as usual. Getting old and everything hurts nowadays but still at it.
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not posted in this site for a looooooong time but when I saw my daughter do a lunge I couldn’t resist.
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Arbtalk Members Reponses to Stihl's Online Policy
David Goss replied to Honey Bros's topic in General chat
Dear Stihl, RIP Yours sincerely, another ex customer. -
Ding Dong the witch is dead! I for one will be having a celebratory drink or 2. Satan will be rubbing his hands with glee with a catch like that one!
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Don't worry about the clunk as you sit back on your harness, it happens all the time if you pull up onto a limb for example and everything goes loose then a crab or something can turn a little and then clunk back into place as you put your weight back down. I would suggest you check often your crabs and any other metalwork is sitting correctly, especially after things go loose. Not so much of a worry while moving around but a must when cutting heavy stuff.
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Can we start this thread again please?
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just answering a question
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set up a system with 2 pulleys one in tree and one on ground, have your lowering rope tied to make a continuous loop. Attach each branch to rope using a sling and the groundie can pull them out of the tree. Like a zip line with a difference. Other than that cut the pieces small enough to throw away from the breakables.
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Geez calm down man it was only a passing observation cos it looks well rough, no need to bite my head off when i never said it would fail
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did that orange rope in pic 3 pass its loler?
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haha i blew a soggy bit of dorito out my nose laughing.... only cos i have done the same:blushing: Not done that yet but there is still time Prussik rocks and dont let anyone tell you different:sneaky2: I was taught on a prussik and still use one on my flipline, in fact here is another little tip if you use the magic prussik... It can be used in BOTH directions so when you are in a bit of a bad position and you need to change position of your flipline but you dont want to take off the anchor you have till you are ready, you can throw over the tail end and attach it to your harness, then release the prussik till you start using the other end of your flipline and then take off the original anchor. Is that understandable? i am tired:001_rolleyes:
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First i have seen this thread cos i have not been on the talk for a while.... Seems you have had a tough time mate but i am glad you got the good news in the end.
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Great idea for a thread Adam:thumbup1: I will start with a little bit of advice you might find funny but it does happen a lot if you got a mass of work ahead of you.... STOP!!! think, do i have my short strop/flipline with me? Yea i have looked down many a time and thought DOH! when i see it lying on the ground
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Freelance climber needed in Newcastle ASAP
David Goss replied to chrisgilltreesurgery's topic in Climbers talk
I could come down at a push but it would need to be worth my time. Let me know if you cant get anyone closer and we can work something out. -
me too yea both is still needed but the pole saw can save you a lot of messing around and for deadwooding its the doggys proverbials. I use the silky zubat pole saw cos the blade is bendy and you can cut at weird angles with it. I always have it with me on every job, sometimes i use it and sometimes i dont but i would hate to not have it with me.
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Have you guys ever seen a hydraulic wedge?
David Goss replied to sylvanfirewood's topic in Video forum
Wow thats a hefty price tag! Great idea but sod that with knobs on, thats just way too much cash. -
Good man Alec
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Freelance for anyone that needs/wants me.
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if someone laughs at you for having your own ideas then they are the halfwits. I find most times the so called experts are only guessing themselves and some of them can be complete halfwits!! best to keep your own views and believe others only when there is solid proof that you understand perfectly. Saying that though i could be a halfwit too:001_tt2:
