Joe Newton
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Haha you made me feel that bad about the 357 that I asked you to charge me for your time and wd40... that sounded weirder than I meant it.
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There's the crux mate, owner operated saws vs employee saws You've never seen my 441, cheeky bastard. And to think I was going to clean my 2511 for you. Remember the infamous 357 that you've become familiar with? You'll wish the echo was only that dirty!
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My 441 is wearing an oregon bar that must have seen 20 chains on it. The sprocket is still in very good nick and the bar is well maintained. Soft metal is easy to dress and level and keep working. The rest of my saws are wearing expensive bars but I want to see how long this one will last. In case you're wondering if I know the difference between good cutting gear and bad, I'm known for being the guy with the decent saws at the companies I work for!
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Haha it's a bloody good thing you wouldn't make a claim! The first thing you'd be asked for would be you're qualifications! Then would come the dawning realisation that not only have you damaged something/yourself through inability to do a job that "isn't that difficult", but you've also been paying for insurance that was never relevant in the first place!
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I'd guess at oregon 95txl on a low profile bar. Up the sprocket to if you haven't already
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It's relative mate, the Midlands are a magical place. Harder than the southern folk, but I can still read and write!
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The small stubs were previous deadwood cuts that didn't merit starting a saw for.
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In my experience, people who rely on pegs for spiking never learn not to. Good technique and positioning is a far better tactic than leaving potentially dangerous pegs. They also foul rigging and climbing lines and make chogging down a pain. If you're really concerned about gaffing out and sliding there are many better options than pegs, not that I've found the need personally. This mate, far better solution. I'm always really comfy on spikes so I dont usually bother, its rare that you'll gaff both spikes simultaneously but if you're concerned that's the way to go
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I read that as erotica and wondered what kind of fancy orgies you southerners have!
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So how is it not a bad thing?
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insurance without tickets is null and void. I wouldn't bother if I was you
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I don't mean to come across as an arsehole, but do you think the price was under, or you weren't efficient enough? I obviously don't know the job, but ill wager a decent two man team would have made shorter work of it by climbing the tree properly and using a climbing saw to clear the branches and section down the stem. Regarding sap on kit, I find it comes off with the next climb or two. If its completely gunned up it goes in the washing machine when the mrs is out.
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What do you use to tie off your rigging blocks?
Joe Newton replied to Top Cat's topic in Rigging and roping
If you can grab some pics of this setup that'd be great Josh, can't quite picture it. Can you only use 16mm line? I like to use 19mm on my dead eye -
Hopefully this isn't habit forming but I agree with Vesp to an extent. It's your best shot of doing it cheap. Not ideal as they likely won't have insurance and should have a rescue climber but you might find someone hungry. I'd still be charging more than I freelance for mind.
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I know it's going to suck hard spending a week hauling a big boy chainsaw round the tree.
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you ported and 2511s yet Steve? I'll be boxing mine up for you this week.
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I dont understand any of this post. Its just a different way of storing your hand saw. How it changes the way you use it is beyond me, as is how it makes it safer. Personally I found it a pain having to strap it to your leg each climb, and it could rotate round the back of your leg and the handle would dig into the back of your knee. Each to their own though.
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Perhaps they're still trying to start them...
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Even at 350g heavier? That's no small amount.
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It's possible you've used a depth guage meter for the wrong size chain. Easily done. 5 our so file strokes on each tooth and see if it's better. That should rule it out.
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If you want it, I want a photo. Full frontal, harness and nothing else
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They aren't, that's why they're up for grabs. @Tommy_B will have to work for them though
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Rupe, I've a set of the TM shoulder straps that aren't getting any use from me. If you want them drop me a message with your address. They also double as an srt chest harness Considering I'm a skinny bitch with no arse I don't really have a problem with the TM slipping until i get to 066 size
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I reckon there's probably quite a few people who might "beat you on price mate". Not saying they'd do a decent job, make a profit or be qualified/insured mind. Often tickles me to read that statement on people's advertising though.
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Don't blame you, it's the reason you're outnumbered 5:1 in your house!
