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What vehicle and gear did you start off with?
Swampster replied to button1803's topic in General chat
primer grey Escort van, Willans T22, 45m of three strand, an 020AV Super and a rake. -
It's all relative IMO. As an owner you work hard and as fast as is safe, looking after your gear and making your money. If the guys working with you pull their weight (and some brash), don't knacker your tools, don't upset your clients, turn up on time and keep coming back, then your on the money. As said earlier, they're not the ones working on, typing up quotes, changing the carbs, MOT'ing the vans etc but as long as they are respected and appreciated and satisfied it's cool.
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That's impressive man! Will look forward to seeing your refined attempt.
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yep, it's sporting a 14"er too!!. call me lazy but it makes it easier to maintain them if they're alike...
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I think a 14" is the way forward, the saw has the power and you don't need to mess about with swapping bars and chains. Just my opinion.....
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dunno man but if you don't do something quick I think those raindeer have they're eyes on it!
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sounds like a great job if you get it! just finished a big chestnut, all went sweet as. over 4 boundary lines and crappy access. love the challenge and the rigging too but wish the strap on my spikes hadn't snapped!! spiking with no spikes is fun.... adds to the challenge
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have you got their number?
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The rope access world is very different to the tree world. maybe the employers either have a specific job in mind (geo. stab. or something) or the HR staff are not aware of the differences and are just seeing lots of appealing bumph (which they love) and the odd mention of rope work?
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food grade Veggie oil is great, doesn't get any more environmentally sound. No problems with anything (ponds, streams, pets etc etc etc......). Closer to home , kit is easier to clean, doesn't degrade synthetics (harness, ropes etc.) and spills are no worries. Been using it in all me saws for about 12 years now with no problems. Adjust the oil setting as required, getting the adequate throw-off when running the saw up so you can see it's oiling, check the drive links, you know how it's done.
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i agree, good idea but if the files don't fall out and you trip/fall, where might the files go?
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If you're working at specific properties you can just call the planning department of your LA and ask if there are any TPO's there or whether it's in a conservation area. Be vague and don't mention any intended or specific work, just tell them it's a general enquiry so you/your client is aware for the future. If there is nothing, then cool but if there is a level of protection be sure to apply properly and keep your relationship with the LA sweet.
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Also called a tip tender. Ace set up and one that makes moving about so easy.
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First Aid at work course and Cellox!!!!!
Swampster replied to HRG Tree Services's topic in General chat
The HSE offer advice on best practice. They may suggest lists of kit which will vary depending on the numbers or people reliant on a single kit or even the type of operating environment/industry. Basic first aid at work is as has been said, just that, and is the same if you work in the chippy, insurers office, fire service or even the HSE offices. There are tailored first aid courses out there for specific risks, like the arb world. -
When you're driving to the job tomorrow and get stopped in a line of traffic, look at the people in their cars around you. They were probably there around the same time yesterday, the day before and they will be again the day after as well. just to go and sit in an office, probably air con'd and maybe with a little view of the world out side. Or under a sink, or or or... I know I'm happy going to climb a tree. Been the same since I was little, now I get paid for it too! PS if you're all going to be Sky engineers or plumbers, I promise to look after your tree clients and in time to come I'll give you a call when the drainage in the lower meadow needs sorting or the TV goes wrong in the east wing!!
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Not what we were expecting to find today
Swampster replied to slack ma girdle's topic in Picture Forum
impressive find man. -
46 is a great allrounder and with a 66 close at hand you'll be sorted! I'm sure there are others but they are all good for me.
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Gotto say I love silky's and use both a gomtaro and a zubat. new blades on both in the last month and they seem ok (probably snap tomorrow now...). I've just bought a sugoi 360, it looks short? I want it for larger reductions as i find hand saws just too civilized and am thinking a longer one may be in order. any advice/experiences?? thanks.
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A fasciation, maybe caused by a mutation of cells or bacterial attack. I think..
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Today? This last month while on site I've broken a camera, a phone, a deck and bumped my van...... Done nothing for 18 years and now my luck has turned
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http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/international-arborist-forum/36276-climbers-groundies-needed-sydney.html?highlight=northern+beaches Dunno anything about you man, but if I was in your boat and 'single'(?) or limited ties (and younger) I'd definately have a sniff at this.
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Sounds a bit pricey to me, I'd rather spend a little less of my hard earned on a work horse. If you're happy with a 56 plate or older it may be better value as you need an 06 onwards to work in London, so the price of vans from that age have been kept higher. Happy hunting. PS have you looked at Ivecos?
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Hey Harry, we are so local that we've probably passed in the street. PM me and we'll go from there.
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Having just read Tommer9s 'how old are you?' bit, I was left feeling old. Now I've read this I feel young again (at 38)!!
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3:1 is cool as part of a more involved set up, don't overlook the fact that this isn't 'arb' climbing but rope access with arborists present. if the camera guy is on someone's payroll then you're into working at height regs and all sorts of 'unnecessary(?)' stuff. If nothing else, put an additional system on him as a 'safety', belayed/controlled from the ground. sorry to be boring. long live SRT in arb!!
