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Marc Lewis

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  1. Hi lawrenced1, I pm'd you several weeks back with interest of the national grid sub contracts. I do not have the correct tickets for nat grid but have been cutting hv for about 15yrs and have all relevent certs for this. I am based in Shaftesbury (North Dorset) and currently have 3 hv cutting teams.

     

    I look forward to your reply,

    Marc

  2. Congrats grandad, and safely delivered, sounds like an excuse for a drink sat nite to me.....Checked out train times, there is one that leaves waterloo at 0710 and arrives at Gillingham (Dorset) at 0916 where I will be waiting to pick you up. Be sure to bring new spikes and pulley saver, as if you'd leave those behind.
  3. £1200 is a tiny sum. Repairs can easily run in to tens of thousands and that is without compensation claims
  4. Hers one for you egg, ever heard the 'liquid faeries' from brighton?
  5. never seen this happen before until a lad who works for me done it. we fitted a new one and that afternoon he had managed to do it again. really bizarre and unbelievable.
  6. using a topper on the ground, less likely to walk with a stoop when you're 60.
  7. They are a good quality waterproof jacket, though hot and sweaty to climb and work in, however which ones ar'nt. Ideal for on the stop go board
  8. in reality anything over 18" is too large for a 357 imo
  9. I always thought that the factory settings were v good and that you should keep these for as long as possible. Very interesting for me to hear these views (always learning) especially from the likes of spud. Would be interested to see how mine runs with some tinkering
  10. I'm with you there Paul on the pfanner lid. When they are available to buy i am so gonna get one....the £165 price tag will hurt a little though i think it has to be the most comfortable lid i have ever worn. The petzl and stein's imo are not at all comfy and i think the husky balance helmets take some beating. This is certainly up there and will comply with climbing legislation.....most difficult decision now is choosing a colour!!
  11. 2 good suggestions there from stephen blair and tuttle. Or get yourself involved/employed by a large company or council with all the benefits and perks
  12. That is a well coordinated job there theocus, top work mate. I was going to suggest the avant too, good strong well built machine but again quite pricey. Would fit on the back of your 130.
  13. husky 254, imo still one of the best saws ever built
  14. Hey Paul, if you get your spikes this week you'll be able to try them out on saturday on some nice little sections. If not i've got a spare pair you can use. Definately go with the short gaffs imo, it is rare that you will ever need the long uns.
  15. I love my 088, had it ten years or so, only use it a few times a year and it never misses a beat. you won't be dissapointed. I don't find it tyring to use crosscutting, just let the saw do the work, manouevering it around however......
  16. It does not cost you to have a shut down so its a no brainer for me. Make the job easier, quicker and safer
  17. I've had several of most of them and would narrow it down to the ranger or hi-lux. top of the list though would definately be the hi-lux. It is strong, reliable and lovely tro drive. plenty of room for the larger driver too.....I wouldn't touch the navarra or l200 with a barge pole mate
  18. All sorted for next saturday paul......hey jon, we'll be in the big lights of Hazelbury Bryan if you're up for it mate...Fantastic little local there! Place to crash too if needed mate?
  19. Hi jon, do you sell firewood in pole length (unprocessed) mate? cheers, marc:thumbup:
  20. Hey paul, if you had the work for one of those it would so pay for itself and be a whole lot of fun i reckon. Wish i had enough work for one.
  21. Once in San fran then over to marin and muirwood, redwood places to visit will come naturally. Travelling these places there is so well advertised and signed that you will have no problems. As for climbing these trees i have no idea who to contact. Happy hols!!
  22. Completely depends on your quality of work, what you are able to do (eg. reduce and shape a mature beech tree by 10%), speed in which you can do it without infringing on safety, able to solve any problems that may arise, area, what kit you own/offer, lead a team etc? At 23 with 2 years experience I would suggest between £80 and £120 depending on these said variables.

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