kentjames

Hi all Thank you for all your replies, I like the general consensus of the yes vote To answer a few questions. Client is aware of the on going maintenance of the tree once pollarded. It would be a great shame to remove it completely. It is not between the buildings as such but in the back gardens on the fence line. It does almost go over the roofs of the properties though so gives an idea to its size. The branch failure happened in poor weather, yes one could argue the rest of the tree could stand fine for years but the client who asked us to carry out the works cannot have the 'risk' over and next to a rented block of flats. I visited the site again today, there are some branches low down which will stay so hopefully that will help the cause. The buds haven't opened as much as my mate said they had so hopefully we can book this in for the next two weeks and have a result with the job and tree. No signs of major issues with the tree, but there is some rot within the branch which failed - which explains its failure really! Hopefully will follow this up in the next few weeks with some pics of the job, will be having Tom Cannon's Omme on the job so should be good Thanks again all James

Hi all Without wishing to duplicate old threads too much. I have for sale three Cherry logs, each one approximately 3ft long and ranging from 16"-18", 18"-20" and 19"-20" in diameter. Pictures below. How much should I offer them for sale for? Edit - obviously a bit less for the one with the rip out! I am willing to be sensible but its all money back into pot Cheers James:thumbup:

Ok, bear with me on this one, not my usual approach by any means !! Having been pushed from pillar to post with trying to organise the pollarding of a Black Poplar between two properties, owned by two separate companies / housing associations I presented to you all the following dilemma. The tree has dropped two major branches, one missed everything (and prompted my first letter to one of the owners) and the second dropped on and distroyed a cherry tree (which we had put in a 211 for pruning in a conservation area ) and narrowly missing the boiler room. This makes this tree in our eyes a danger to residence of both properties >>If/When<< we ever get the go ahead from one of the owners (they have yet to agree to spread the cost) we wish to Pollard the tree back to make it safe and still preserve a tree in situ Now the big question, does anyone think it would work pollarding whilst in leaf? It has broken bud already but I cannot see us getting in to do the tree for another 2 - 4 weeks depending on if the other association ever pull their finger out? I must reiterate, this is not my usual chosen practice at this time of the year but given the danger this tree poses I feel it needs doing asap (we said this to them about 3 months ago when it all started!) Answers on a postcard, fag packet or just hit the reply button

No, because they are greenmech round ones, I'd like to know if anyone has made a jig to spin them while grinding as the book states though?

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Can you not invest in some kit and make it all into kindling Jonny?? I keep trying to find a use for this wood, it seems such a waste. Some have mentioned that garages etc prefer this softwood to hardwood logs for their weight in the forecourt - and their customers - is it possible to cash in locally with your stock of timber?

Purchase a new second hand deck on ebay - I know a possible source for if you cannot find one though - give me a PM if needed and I will enquire for you. Good mowers - had mine 3 years, second hand, still rocking it better than a mates new one!

Take some energy drinks and lots of food, trust your ropes and ensure a good tie in point is achieved - nice and high makes all the difference when branch walking. Above all else - Ask questions to the trainer! Don't be in the dark about something - even if it seems silly.

Looks nice, but I'd rather have a tractor for the money

I can't find reference to it in the post so far so will ask anyway: Why not fit it to the rear of the trailer and make it demountable with pins? Perhaps put the power pack to the front to balance it when empty? James

Whats at the bottom of the garden? Can you access through the hedge?

MEWP!!!! There are cherry pickers out there which go through doors or just chat up a neighbour and take out the fence panels across a few gardens. Shame its not closer or I would have that off you. Cheers J

Trust insurance for mine - speak to Cameron. Great price, hassle free process and tailored to your needs.

Delegation and time management is what you need One wise person once said to me: 'Finding time to work on your business is as important as time spent working within your business.' I know many who work within but not many who have learnt to work on. Just a few ramblings

I love it as I can sit inside and watch it rain on days like today! Independence is a massive one, the ability to decide where the business is going and what I want to do. Of course this does mean its all down to me!

Nice! Out of interest you say softwood but what wood was it? J

Thanks all for your replies. Aluminium it is then - seems to be less of these around but guess that is down to them being more desirable and being snapped up quicker! Next question... I have always preferred my second hand vehicles to be around 50 - 65k miles when I buy them, I figure this is a good age and mileage. Many tippers I have been looking at have mileage over this and towards the 90 - 120k mark. I know you get what you pay for and less miles is more money but should I be worried about buying a truck with higher mileage?

OK, so yes its another thread on tipper trucks, I apologise in advance if it overlaps! My business has grown massively, and we can no longer do without a chip truck to go with the Arborist 130. I have been seeking out as many options as possible but cannot go for new all out built from scratch as the figures don't add up per month. So its second hand market. My first question is regarding the backs of the truck. How much difference weight wise does a steel sides and back make over aluminium? I know every little helps when determining the 3500 kg MAM but is there much difference between the two? I am looking primarily at the transit, have looked at a few Iveco daily's but so far they have all been rust buckets on the rear chassis. Any advice would be great, I need to commit to a truck soon due to work coming up but I am always so worried about making the wrong decision! Cheers James

Sent you an email to your info address. Thanks

Good one to observe why we all wear helmets... well and other PPE!

Excellent, will ping you an email shortly with a few jobs sites coming up for some quotes. Thanks.

How much, think i'll stick to my £9.95 bag from the local shop and big 35 litre plant pots with handles for the ropes! They do look nice though I'll give them that.

Welcome to the forum Tom Do you cover Kent and South East London? Loving the Omme mewp! James

Keep the pics coming

If I won, i'd still buy the biggest Bandit I could just to chip the Christmas tree with much satisfaction every year