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  1. Marc Lewis
    I have often found when stuck, that it is easier to get out in which ever direction is less boggy, wet, rutty etc. This is often the way you have come in. Anyhow we have wained from the thread title, apologies
  2. Marc Lewis
    I just run mine through washing machine, after spin cycle they're not that wet and certainly usable.
  3. Marc Lewis
    we were working at delcombe wood today and could hear your guns, sounded close. you may of heard our saws mat. we're back there tomoz too mate
  4. Marc Lewis
    The coos bay cut is an approved felling cut in the UK
  5. Marc Lewis
    I've not read the whole thread, just first couple of pages and these are the sorts of cuts that many of us would do in the woods quite often should we have a hung up tree. This technique should never be used by a newbie or indeed somebody with little experience. Dadio however is very experienced and will know all the possible outcomes on making these cuts and therefore will be prepared should 'this or that' happen and be ready to take course of action. I would suggest that this is not good forestry practice and should only be carried out by an experienced chainsaw operator at their own risk and certainly not carried out by somebody inexperienced following this thread. Perhaps not titled 'a nice cut for hung up trees'. Sorry to waffle, just my opinion.
  6. Marc Lewis
    That is one of the characteristics of the harness you have to live with. On the bright side the willans is a great harness to learn to climb with.
  7. Marc Lewis
    I like C's in winter and A's in summer, but because i insist my employees wear C's, I wear them too (lead by example, not be hypocritical and all that). We do alot of bramble and thorn work and C's are ideal protection.
  8. Marc Lewis
    of course the height you put it depends on the nature of the tree. i.e. if the tree has been pollarded in the past you wouldn't attach above the pollard. Also rot, V shaped unins etc etc
  9. Marc Lewis
    Personally i wouldn't put the rope as high in the tree as possible as the flex in the tree does not give such an even pull on the hinge. You also risk snapping the top of the tree out! Half to two thirds up is ideal.
  10. Marc Lewis
    Hey Ian they're cool vids. That was a good night in Bristol the other evening mate......Did you find somewhere to lay your head in the end? I saw Max the other day and he said your van was particularly comfy if not cold lol
  11. Marc Lewis
    much like the tassimo we have the nespresso machine and it makes really good coffee. Loads of different flavours and ver little cleaning and no prep, just put the pod in and press buttton.
  12. Marc Lewis
    I didnt realise your only 22 James, i've read alot of your threads and there is some fine work. Seems you are getting a real hang of the crane jobs. What level of cricket did you play mate?
  13. Marc Lewis
    2013 looks very prosperous for you paul, and i hope it is mate. Have a great xmas and new year as a grandad bud
  14. Marc Lewis
    there is a white arrow on blue background on the traffic light (just beneath green light) eggs. dont know if you've noticed that one or not, its not immediately obvious. Good luck mate
  15. Marc Lewis
    And any left (that people want removed) are often TPO'd
  16. Marc Lewis
    Hope youhave a good xmas jon and santa brings your audi back. Where are ales £2 a pint mat?
  17. Marc Lewis
    I've forgotten the handle on a couple of occasions, can usually find something to suffice
  18. Marc Lewis
    I can't help singing 'once, twice, three times a lady' when doing the three wraps of a timber hitch whilst rigging.
  19. Marc Lewis
    M31 is correct in that powerline poles should not have foot pegs on them, however as seen here, that is not always the case.
  20. Marc Lewis
    Nice job to fit in a day, fair play mate. & great pics
  21. Marc Lewis
    Very uncomfortable as they're not designed to be sat in.
  22. Marc Lewis
    Didn't take ya long to drink that last one though Steve......in one! Nice to meet you mate
  23. Marc Lewis
    As will m said, lean back on your lanyard.do not try and get to close (hug) the pole as this increases the likelihood of gaffing out.
  24. Marc Lewis
    I agree with you there skyhuck, you may climb something i would not climb and i may climb something you would not climb, its what each individual person is happy with
  25. Marc Lewis
    Great post:thumbup1:

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