Joe Newton

Glad it'll be getting some use. Thank you for your (almost) unwavering patience! At least the forum now has definitive proof that you're not an AI bot 🙄

My theory is that grease attracts and holds dirt, which causes bar nose failure.

Basically it can't comply to the European Normative Standard that splices are tested in accordance with. It might be a different story in other parts of the world. I'm not saying it's unsafe to climb on, it's just difficult to prove that it IS safe. Reach out to the supplier and ask if their splicer has been trained by Courant.

It was Excel Parking, or Vehicle Control Solutions (same firm). I haven't got the stamina for another round of that. I've had a few cancelled since by complaining to pub landlords.

I bought a few grease nipples a few years ago to replace the torx bolts for my trimmers. Still haven't fitted them. Still haven't greased them.

I'm not usually one to pass up an obvious innuendo but I'm about 2 pints away from comedy gold. I'll be patient.

Saved a fortune in grease when you look at it like that

Begs the question, does it really need greasing? I personally don't bother. I think I've had one failed roller bearing in 15 years

Too busy publishing rage bait articles about the worst people in the industry. Small businesses and the self employed.

Always used a length of starter cord. Works a treat

I was under the impression that Squir couldn't be spliced to meet UK standards. Where did you order it from? Do you know who spliced it?

I had a great time one morning in Bournville figuring out an oilling issue on a 2511 Echo. Bar was clear and wasn't pulling from the clutch side. Redneck field strip with the impact driver to remove the clutch, oil drive etc. Cleaned everything and reassembled. Started the saw to check oil with the sprocket cover off and the clutch made a runner like a black guy from the police. My reaction was to try and catch the spinning clutch left a decent glaze on my right palm before I pulled my hand away and the clutch made good it's escape over the car park. Didn't bother trying to find it at that point. New clutch from @Mark_Skyland along with the washer that goes under the worm drive that caused the failure.

The course is designed to teach complete beginners how to safely climb and carry out aerial rescue. If you've got a bit of experience and can tie a few knots you'll already be ahead of the grade curve. You'll be shown how to ascend and work the tree using two climbing systems, then execute a few different rescues. There is a theory part where you will be expected to answer questions around various H&S/Envionmental legislation. The Candidate criteria is available from the City and Guilds website if you want to do a bit of homework.