Joe Newton
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Got a few ryobi batteries. Not really interested in battery though, 2stroke gets you more bang for your buck.
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I'm after a 2 stroke multi tool for using round the garden. Strimmer/long reach trimmer is what I need. Being a freelance climber I have no need for the pro options for work, and can't justify spending the money for my own personal use. Has anyone bought any of the cheaper options? I'm really hoping to spend no more than £300.
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Many a true thing said in jest mate!
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You bought a foot ascender before you bought a rope?
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What makes you think they were joking?
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So after Spuds saw was responsible for busting my deadeye, on Thursday it decided it needed to go one better and bite a chunk out of my finger. For anyone considering sending a saw to Spud to get it ported, I'd recommend against it. This one is trying to ruin me.
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Obvious stuff first. Is the fuel filter and air filter properly clean? Are you using decent fresh petrol and 2 stroke mix?
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It's not m-tronic, it doesn't have a carb.
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Yeah I enjoy torturing a regular crane guy with my music. It's good fun.
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https://arbtalk.co.uk/forums/topic/106907-nptc-cs45-arboricultural-ground-worker/
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I believe there is a ground based rigging course available. Never met anyone that's done it though.
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I was being a fanny by comparison
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A bit like "oh, well he'll not be doing any more work today 🙄"
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Are you asking me? There's plenty of climbers rigging without Cs 41 and pruning without Cs 40 too
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What if the groundy has more experience being a groundy than the climber? I rarely tell my groundies how many wraps. They know that end of the bollard way better than I do. As I said, the climber was way in the wrong, but the groundy could've made it safer for himself, provided he was experienced enough.
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That would depend on his experience.
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Yeah man I've been there. Better positioning would've kept him out of harms way though.
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Could've let go, or positioned himself better, but mostly agree. Terrible decision making on the climbers behalf.
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I love the total lack of concern in the climbers voice.
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"What pigeon" 🙄
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Komet Miller Reglex Machoire Wire Core Flipline SKYLANDEQUIPMENT.COM Easy to use, reinforced wire core work positioning lanyard with stainless steel jaw type length... Skyland are out of stock but might be able to get you one in, if your pockets are deep enough
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Cranes typically aren't LOLERed sufficiently for lifting people. A MEWP is. As I said in my previous post. Some manufacturers guidelines will allow this if the machine has an appropriate attachment point for a rope (not just over the basket rail) but most aren't designed for this purpose. With the machine I use the SWL is constant throughout the outreach of the machine.
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It would depend on the machine, Ben. Most manufacturers would not recommend it, however I do regular work with one that is lolered for lifting. You remove the basket and put a hook on the jib, and it's rated to lift around 250kgs. It's a 25m mewp with up to 12m outreach I think. He's pretty close to you I think, CV23 postcode Drop me a message if you want to know more m
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They're both prats to be honest. I would've bet on Paul though. Tommy fumbles has fought nobody's and anyone who can knock Tyronne Woodleigh out and beat Anderson Silva on points is no joke.
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@Simon Rotheram once told me it gets easier after the first three years... It didn't feel that helpful at the time 🤣
