Andrew Gale
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I've never used such a service and to be honest I never will. The thought of paying someone to tell me that there's an opportunity of quoting for a job that I still have to get doesn't seem right; just my opinion anyway. I'd rather spend the money on more business cards, more advertising etc and promote your business from within.
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Good job, if you can, pat yourself on the back...... Practice makes perfect; keep that level up and you'll be doing fine.
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I've taken on loads of work placement students before, some real crackers who have gone on to work for me, and some real duffers who I've known to avoid. My insurance were ok with it; my only issue was what you let them do. Some were more than capable and others not so; that would be my only consideration.
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Now of a guy who used one for a real long run of stock fencing where every post had to be in line (very fussy client by all accounts) and he loved it. On short runs I'd say that a string and eye would be best though.
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Try a lot of news paper stuffed inside and place them by an open window; although the boot driers do look nice.......
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My wife has the business on her spare wheel cover and it has gotten us work, normally whilst she's filling up at the petrol station; people either ask her for a card of write the number down. I'd say go for it, worth a punt
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Can you not break it down for spares? They may sell quicker. The back could be adapted and modified for another vehicle, as you say a landy; just needs someone with a bit of skill and a bit of time...
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Not that I'm aware of; ivy uses the host (if that's the correct term) as a scaffold and doesn't directly gain any nutrients from said tree.
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I sever ivy at ground level and again at 1m, then remove the severed band; this allows you to see any new growth that may form allowing you to remove it before it becomes established. Alternatively apply Ecoplugs to kill the ivy off; other herbicides are available.....
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Agree with all previous comments but go steady on the amount; over thin and it'll be worse than when you started and the same can be said for a reduction approach. I've thinned during high summer as this tends to give you a better idea of how much dappled shade/light you're actually producing.
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That's a shame; I've not had a problem yet, but I'm not wearing it all the time.
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I wear a Country Covers Field Smock, link below, not the cheapest but always kept me dry; good wind-proofing too. It is warm though so wearing just a T shirt or long sleeved top would probably do. The hood can be little problematic, it does roll up and it does fit over a hard hat if you're wearing ear plugs (the ear defenders tend to restrict movement a bit). They made mine slightly longer in the arm, not that I'm a longed armed, but I hate jacket sleeves riding up your arm when you're reaching. Waterproof Field Smock - Country Covers
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HSE consultation of revised LOLER ACOP
Andrew Gale replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Rigging and roping
I'll take a look later today -
In my opinion a TL doesn't necessarily need to be the climber, but that person does need a thorough knowledge base of the tree work industry and be able to act and behave, and encourage their fellow team members, as professional arborists. They should be able to deal with any situation as it occurs and act accordingly, and above all honesty; if it goes wrong or something happens they should be able to stand in front of their boss and say what happened. Probably loads more but of the top of my head this is what I look for.
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What is the best way to process arb arisings!
Andrew Gale replied to benedmonds's topic in Firewood forum
How much, in monetary terms, do you make from log sales; how much does it cost to process the timber? Is there scope to outsource the cutting, splitting and selling to a third party and you merely sell them the timber and rent a piece of your yard for them to work from? -
I'd wager Perreniporia fraxinea
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Speak to Greig Sutherland of Arb Aid; he's based in Scotland and is a good bloke
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I've been going to the show for years and was saddened by the lack of regular stands and somewhat concerned by the many stands selling old hand tools; my real concern is that it will lose the 'wood' feel and become just another country fair. Here's hoping that the criticism is acted upon and next year is much better.
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A second or third, possibly fourth for Collybia fusipes - Spindle Shank
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:thumbup::lol:
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My first thought was Japanese red cedar but the growth is far too open but the bark description does fit.
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Limb Walking - that old chestnut. (Oak in this case!)
Andrew Gale replied to sime42's topic in Climbers talk
Having looked at the photo again, a redirect would definitely have helped; a small sling with a couple of karabiners for each line. -
Limb Walking - that old chestnut. (Oak in this case!)
Andrew Gale replied to sime42's topic in Climbers talk
I also forgot to say have you considered the use of a tracked MEWP where you think the tree is defective enough to fail when branch walking? The photo looks like it's in the back garden but a 14m tracked Hinowa mewp can fit through a pedestrian gate and as such the branch can be removed safely and efficiently. -
Limb Walking - that old chestnut. (Oak in this case!)
Andrew Gale replied to sime42's topic in Climbers talk
It's been mentioned but a high, sound anchor point and a good long lanyard will help tremendously; look at re-directing your climbing line to reduce the swing if and when it fails. Also take a couple of slings with you for increasing the foot holds, larks hitch it around the branch and hey presto a foot hold where none existed. -
A good web site is a must, take a look at mine Home and if you like the look of it pm me and I'll give you the guys name and number; he's only in Steyning so not to far. We've advertised a lot in the Village Directories and the 'Your Local......' magazine and have huge success with them. Don't bother with Yellow Pages or Thomson Local; I pulled out of those about 10 years ago, best thing I ever did. Good clean sign written vehicles and the work team with company tops is also very good; get them to wear them whenever and wherever they want.
