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Thats a bad mooded assesors dream-he clearly had a little clue but well you know the rest. The only thing that worked was the chain which I believe was fitted to prevent the tree careering downhill-dumb.

Depending on the tree species, sssi, conservation area, place of outstanding natural beauty etc you may well fall foul-is it worth it ?. a quick call to natural england, local authority or the environment agency would help. I know bog wood can fetch excellent prices but I would be prudent-as a fine etc can be extorsionate, good luck, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

Thats awfull that mate-so sorry for the expensive loss. Under the Ebay rules I believe that if you havnt recieved your purchase with 45 days you are guaranteed a full refund. If you have missed the 45 days and paid with a credit card your bank will normally honour a full refund for 180 days..Good luck and I hope they catch the scamming bsdts..Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

An experienced groundy proficient with rigging different loads, chainsaw use and an overall good aptitude are an invaluble asset for arb companies. Maybee you havnt done much groundie work ? who cares-I wholeheartedly disagree with your comment. Can you define a "mickey mouse outfit" as I, as well as others are all ears mate ?. Lots of groundies dont have a CS45 but their experience is essencial. To belittle the groundie is -well-tactless my friend. Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

To be quite frank-on my assessment as long as you could handle a chainsaw safely and use it correctly, answer some of the curiculum verbal questions and show reasonable competency re maintenance issues etc there wasnt a problem. I would advise putting 1 1/2- to 2 hrs study during the week on an evening-my 30/31was 4 days instruction and on the 5th day the assesment. The biggest thing to remember is the safety aspect-you could bodge it by non appliance of the chainbrake when moving about or being sloppy etc. Its a really good course and very enjoyable if a little phycically taxing..good luck. Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

You will need your CS 38, & CS 39-use of chainsaw from a rope n harness-any reasonable contractor wont go near you unless you have these NPTC recognised qualifications. After that-if you have a head for heights and are reasonably competent etc the average daily climer rate (depending on your skill level & equipment/reputation) you could be looking at anything between £100-£ 180 per day...Best of luck, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd. Advise as CS 41 dismantle also.

I suggested an adult page on the recent suggestions & ideas post, so I dont know if there is one up and running just now. But it would be somwhere where those wishing to use profanity and local rough dialect could casually troll. As well as pictures of young maidens coiled up in climbing line waiting to be rescued by any interested party. I say go for it .....oil n all...Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

Hi mate, dont know if its of any use to you but I am dropping 2 x med to large horsechestnuts and a good straight med 40 ft turkey oak next week, sunderland area, reasonable access, close to the A1,Pm me if your interested...Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

Thanks for that-"Recall parts"-has Husqvarna made a recall on certain parts fitted ?

Yes-but that surely is not "an offence" is it ?

Hi all, recently purchased a brand new husky 560xp, and from the word go its been to coin a phrase-problematic. In its defence when it runs its tremendous and can cut great. The problem is it is a temperamental starter, will stop repeatedly on tick over as well as when releasing the trigger(revs dropping off). I wanted it for cutting bigger limbs and while blocking down but I dare not take it up a tree in case it conks out on me.I believe it is one of the new "computer" models with a chip etc but I cant be sure. Also the fuel mix is spot on and fresh-advice please... Nick Pearson.

Totally agree-wasted good £££ and should have got a new normal bar n chain-waste of-dont bother.

May be repeating another post but "what about the case where a lad/company feeding a chipper was prosecuted under HSE regs for using a top handled saw for cutting awkward shaped branches etc,? although not in posession of the full facts-maybe someone can clarify this case and explain where the company/individual when wrong ??

SO SO sorry mate-hope she recovers

Update-these trees are now sold-thankyou for your enquiries, Nick Pearson...Timberline-Roe Ltd.

I have a portawinch p5000 I believe.It can pull up to 2 1/2 ton with a re- direct, there are two capstan sizes, the faster of the two cant pull as much wt as the slower. It is very versatile attaching to any reasonably strong and sturdy anchor point ie another tree, tow bar, crossmember etc. I have pulled up a long 30 degree slope large live ash trunks without much effort as well as bundles of cuttings and stuck vehicles. Its expensive at around £1,600 including tow hitch plate, rope etc, hope this helps, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

I really like arbtalk but now that your asking-similar to the international falconry forum-an over 18 only section where "over 18" items can be shown, and written, also a first aid/medical section.

What would probably be easier would be for me to photograph each trunk/tree with my phone then text the pictures to interested parties. I am not after the "best price" for this oak so once viewed an offer can be made...thanks.

Grinder, failing that a small hand trowel(to get the dirt out from tight spots), pick, axe,spit, prise bars,sledge, & metal wedges, is there an anchor point for a winch ? if so cut through as much of the roots etc and get a chain secured,remove all the soil, and winch the lot out.Hard work but itll get most of the stump out. price £100. If its just to lower the stumps, again clean all the muck away-£70.

I use Husqvarna technical 24s, comfy, warm, very sturdy, good with gaffs and very waterproof-no need to change, as long as these boots stay the same & husky dont skimp on materials in the future I will stick with these, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

Good luck with your work Andy, I would have quoted on what your pictures show Around the £800 mark,if your bombing its faster and the ground looks ok to process etc. Will you be dismantling the main trunks or a straight fell?-this obviously changes things somewhat re time/effort etc. In our industry the biggest drawback is some cowboy outfit advertising as "tree surgeon" in the local rag-non compliant, non registered/insured, couple of saws, a bunch of tattered rope and a tranny dropside already half full of scrap. These cretins will undercut just about any legit setup and invariably do a pretty messy job leaving the customer/public with a blemished/tarnished impression of what tree surgery/arboriculture is about. I have found that most decent folk, once these matters are explained, go for a legitimate business and are prepared to pay for a decent service. From you, questions such as TPO/Conservation area issues show a modicum of responsibility to the customer and dont be pushy-your client may not know too much about trees but rest assured that they will know when they are being pressurised, let things take their natural course and dont be too disappointed if you dont get the job. We all dont get every job we quote for, if we did we would be overworked/stressed etc, win some lose some. Of course there are always those that only want to pay the smallest amount possible and be rid of the tree. Best of luck, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

I would have done this already Big J but unfortunately I dont know how to upload them onto the arbtalk forum...sorry. I anyone wishes to view the trees in situ prior to felling or after, please feel free to get in touch and a viewing can be arranged.

5 DAYS up trees-5 hrs is bad enough-those lads did very well, great video.

Hi all, I have a job starting 17th February where I am taking down 10 live oak trees. Most base diameters are approx 25-30", and the main trunks reasonably straight to around 35-40 ft. All appear quite healthy trees. These trunks and other large branches will be for sale. The work is being carried out in the north east. Buyer to collect. Please contact me via PM or at Timberline-Roe Ltd...Nick Pearson.

Used a 36" bar on my 395 for the past couple of years, dropped some big 4ft + trees with it without a hitch.. Have just gone up to a 44", the chain was expensive plus a ripping chain. Hope this answers your query, Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.