Joe Newton
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Everything posted by Joe Newton
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Don't fall for it, it's a trap!
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Aaw c'mon, I'm dying to hear it. Can the lads on your team concentrate?
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Who votes we should have arb talk as a recognised body?
Joe Newton replied to Gardiners Tree Surgery's topic in General chat
Your talking crap. Stihl is obviously the best. -
I think I'd find a solid girl groundy intimidating. I've got a slight figure as it is! Unless you're into the type of girl that would push your face into the pillow, have her way, and wipe her nob on the curtain on her way out...
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Climber needed in Pacific Northwest - Portland Oregon USA
Joe Newton replied to OTP's topic in International Arborist Forum
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Mark has an app to control his climbers from his iPhone. Some people still live in the dark ages using climbers capable of independent thought. These are the ones who smoke and eat cake on their gentle stroll back from the chipper. Makes me sick. On a serious (rare) note, well done pal. Very few industries like this. Take Stubby, in the golden years of his lifelong career and still enthusiastic about it. Work hard and be polite, if you ever find yourself not doing something, ask. There will be something to do . Good luck!
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I've always found that chains only end up blackened like has been described when they are being used dull and forced through timber. The extra friction causes the fine dust from a dull chain to mix with the oil and harden onto the cutter plates with the heat. A good sharpen, and some clean timber should clean the chain. Failing that, put them in a sandwich bag with some WD40. I only oil my chains if I've sharpened them and plan to hang them up for a while before use.
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The Yale XTC is a far better alternative for 13mm. Lovely rope and cheap.
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I could fold a bar out of corrugated cardboard and it would be better than that!
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Climber needed in Pacific Northwest - Portland Oregon USA
Joe Newton replied to OTP's topic in International Arborist Forum
And people said I was crazy when I put a dry suit on before I lit up! Who's laughing now!? -
Climber needed in Pacific Northwest - Portland Oregon USA
Joe Newton replied to OTP's topic in International Arborist Forum
Oh Christ. This again... -
Climber needed in Pacific Northwest - Portland Oregon USA
Joe Newton replied to OTP's topic in International Arborist Forum
I suppose it means having to buy a bigger bucket truck... -
I'm drinking one waiting to see where this goes!
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Climber needed in Pacific Northwest - Portland Oregon USA
Joe Newton replied to OTP's topic in International Arborist Forum
Not sure if that's legal on this side of the pond. Drugs, fair enough. Smoking or weight? Questionable. I smoke and and fitter than many non smokers. I also know the odd climber who's BMI puts them as overweight, and they're quicker than me. I'm tiny. How do you guage "technically overweight" anyhow? BMI? In that case England's Rugby team are all obese! -
Don't get caught in the middle mate. Handbags can hurt!
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Nope, though it's the only saw I have to use the sissy button on!
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Throw line and throw weights and techniques
Joe Newton replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
I knew what you meant pal, just joking -
Kickback attributed to poor working practices on my part Top of the nose hit an unwanted log in the pile, the kickback was fierce! Bore cuts are lovely and smooth!
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Throw line and throw weights and techniques
Joe Newton replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
A crippling hook sounds painful mate. Dare I ask how it works? -
But DDRT is 2x safer than SRT... ...and that is the law!
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What's make of spade do you prefer?
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I'm 25 and 11.5 months, you old fart!
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Is there a dual port muffler available I wonder? I'll probably send it down when the 357 needs a check up and tune. I've not experienced kickback like that saw before!
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Some people prefer some saws, others differ. If there was one clear winner these threads wouldn't exist and you ladies would have to find something else to bicker about. Troll doesn't like the Dollys, or at least that's the impression I got. However in the 60cc range the options are limited really. The 362 is almost universally disliked, husky is well praised, so there are openings for other brands. The Echo is supposed to be pretty good, though I found it quite heavy compared to the competition. Dolmar sounds like a good bet. I'd try one.
