Joe Newton
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I used to be of that persuasion. The Jeremy Clarkson "POWER!" motto. These days after a good few years i prefer the lightest saw to be length within reason. Keep your chains razor sharp and make a few cuts as possible. Port work helps a good deal too.
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I work for one bloke who uses every opportunity for a burn. Get the brash going and stack the timber on top with the skid. Can't beat it. Saves him bringing the 12" bandit and grain trailer into the back garden.
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If they made a 7l V8 tipper you'd buy it though.
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I just find what works for me. A well maintained and sharp saw will do the same work as a heavier, more powerful saw with a badly sharpened chain though. Different bar and chain combos make a difference too. I generally only run 3 saws day to day. From pruning to large dismantles.
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Oh good, Captain Illiterate has joined the chat.
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Why would you use a heavier saw than necessary? When its hanging from your harness you want as much bar length as you can within reason
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I accept that 🤣
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That's great Rich, i could've kept my last echo going for a couple more years of i had the inclination, but 4 years out of a topper that gets used hard most weekdays is pretty good imo. Matty gets through one every 3 weeks and still wouldn't buy a 150. Besides, 4 years with me as a 30- something year old climber is probably more akin to 12 years of your work in your 50s.
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Yes. You kept up your bullshit until you were proven wrong. No point replying to any more of your posts. I'm already thicker for the experience.
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You didn't agree. You dug your heels in time and time again and were proved wrong. Your just chatting rubbish because you like the attention.
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My last Echo did 4 years of graft. That makes it the best value for money saw I've ever owned. Aside from exhaust covers (what topper doesn't get through these) and a handle (user error) its only had consumable parts replaced. The biggest let down for me is not selling it with the best cutting gear. That's annoying. The 151 does its job, but the 2511 excells at it. I thought i was pretty good in bed. Other opinions may differ. Turns out I've also been measuring it wrong. Your first point was particularly well made. The rest i fear is wasted effort. He's like a toddler looking for attention.
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And the serial number is laser embossed rather than printed. We're going back at least 5 years i think.
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I thought similar, its like a MS194. Not quite sure what the target audience is. Regarding the original debate, the echo wins hands down for me. Better design, more power, less weight and the last two I've had have been phenomenally reliable, since they changed the ignition module from the earlier ones. They do need looking after though. Clean air filters and decent petrol/lube. The MS151 is a bit more idiot proof in that respect, despite being inferior in every other way. I guess that's why some people like them.
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The problem is these days, any one can chat crap without the risk of being slapped.
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I think the man is suggesting that you wind your neck in and think about posting constructively, or jump before your're pushed. As my gran used to put it: if you've nothing nice to say, go and be a c*nt somewhere else.
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Exactly, worst case scenario you learn nothing and know you're still doing pretty well at your job. The important thing is to choose your training provider wisely. Don't default to the closest one. I've genuinely had to tie a vt for the trainer on my rigging course before. I prefer to spend a bit more and know I'll be talking to someone smarter than me.
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Learn that one the hard way. Trid to catch the spinning clutch too. Burnt a ring into my palm before it buggered off across the car park 🤣 Yes, upskilling had the same effect as refreshing, but a ground based upskill won't refresh your aerial tickets and vice versa.
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I was lucky enough to do all my ground based and aerial tickets refreshed in a day. The assessor knew us both well enough to know we could cruise through all of the performance criteria. I doubt they'd have done that for just anyone though. I don't see an issue with refresher training. As long as you pick a decent training provider you should always come away with something, and if nothing else its a good opportunity to drill aerial rescue scenarios. Similar with EFAW+F. I try to do one a year. 3 years is an awfully long time to forget some pretty vital stuff.
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HOW DID ARBORIST CLIMBERS’ SALARIES CHANGE IN 2018-23?
Joe Newton replied to AA Teccie (Paul)'s topic in AA
It's not a true representation of arborist salaries in the UK though, just salaries advertised (not actually paid) through one recruitment company. Worth noting that there will be significant fees paid by the employer to the recruitment company, which could otherwise be paid to the employee. Not that interesting or insightful in my opinion. -
Big ol' Pine tree leaning about 45 degree angle
Joe Newton replied to crskub's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Let them take care of themselves mate. It's the last vestige of darwinism if they're not up to the task. Not directing this at the OP directly. -
I think you'll find i was referring to the majority of your comments being pointless. I'll try and be clearer next time.
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Don could probably have cut and chucked it.
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Turntable telehandler with Grapple Saw / operator needed.
Joe Newton replied to Stu Farrell's topic in General chat
@John Shutler anywhere near you? -
Local pasture raised beef or venison seems pretty simple by comparison.
