Joseph W

Hi everyone, just wondered if you could give advice on the above scenario. What do you guys use to protect the upvc doorsteps which always look like they will just snap off?on another job I have used my 8ft ramps with some car inspection ramps connected to bridge the step, however the job i have coming up does not have the space to allow this! best solution? Thanks, Joe.

Thanks everyone for your help, i will search some prices

I am providing a quote to a customer for a site clearance close by to me. I have been asked to advise on a hedging material, evergreen which can be planted close enough to one another to make an instant hedge...red robin has been a suggestion- any other thoughts? It's an 18m stretch which he wants solid straight away and 2.4m high..., many thanks, Joe

Looking to tip chip in or near Dorking. I run a small firm in Thanet. We are heading up to Dorking to carry out some work for my Uncle and his friend in a fortnight or so and would love to be able to tip some wood chip if possible? I'd be willing to pay for the convenience. Also might be a load of logs too. Maybe 2.5 loads of chip total on my trusty 3.5t Renault disaster so nothing major. Many thanks, Joe.

I have spotted this fungus in an historic wound on an old Holmoak tree. May somebody identify this for me? Also what would be the best way for me to start learning about fungi id...I am a complete beginner when it comes to this. Any particular guides?? Many thanks, Joe

Hi guys, going to see a second hand quad chip soon. I was thinking of buying brand new but can't resist saving around 6 or 7k...What are the main things, with quad chips in particular that I need to be checking for? cheers, Joe

Hi everyone, I hope I am posting this in the right place! I have had a fb page for since I started on my own in Feb, which has bought in a lot of my work. Finally I have got round to creating a website using 'wordpress'. I am still altering it and adding pictures, but may you guys check it out and dish out some constructive criticism? Home - Top Branch Tree Service in Thanet

thank you for your reply! I will make some phone calls on monday morning! Joe

Hi everyone, So happy with my husky battery top handle. No fumes, no idling, brilliant! Tried charging my batteries, which are both flat and the light labelled '4' in the manual (the battery icon light on the charger)flashes green intermittently but no charging occurs. Anybody experienced this or have any ideas of what to do? Thanks for any help! Joe

Hi everyone. As pictured, an ash tree 3 metres from the customer's house and about 10cm from the customer's drive. The customer's drive is actually raised by around 10 inches where the ash roots are lifting it. I have put in an application to fell said tree (it has a tpo) however this work was denied permission. The council recommend the drive is built up higher with tarmac to create a smooth bump. My customer is very upset. Would you appeal against this decision and if so how would you go about it? or is there no leg to stand on? I would be interested to hear any opinions! joe. [/ATTACH]

Interesting response, I just wanted to know if it was a recognised practise as I had never come across it before and it seemed interesting. Thanks for all of your replies!

At 13:30 in this video, the climber makes a load of gob cuts and carries on climbing above them before using negative rigging on the stem, is it just my imagination or is this bad practice? Surely he stem is weakened considerably... [ame] [/ame]

The extension beside it is a brilliant point, I have a feeling it is 10+years old so maybe a bit random for the tree to die back now?

I think I have attached an image...sorry about the delay! Have had no success in finding out how I can get a soil sample tested for poison-any ideas?

Hi guys, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I was really happy with this tree and it came out beautifully in the spring. However in the last week it has dropped nearly 50%of its leaves. These leaves are mostly on the side of the prevailing wind... The only twist to this story is that my customer's neighbours do not like the tree and it is v.close to the boundary. Suckers on my customer's side of the fence are v.healthy but suckers on the neighbour's side were dead...furthermore they actually were wet at the time and it was a dry day. The neighbour could have been watering their flowers... I took a sample and have them in a bag. Is there any chance of poisoning? Any advice/ideas would be gratefully received!! Joe

I used to have a very good value guy do all of my grinding for me and never really suggested grinding to customers as a rule as it was a hassle, especially on small jobs to have him come after to grind the stump. I bought this machine 2 weeks ago and it is over half way towards paying for itself and a spare set of teeth already!! It fits on my ifor p6e with my cs100 and 2 people can lift it on to my tipper together. I now almost always suggest grinding and it is a great little earner on small trees. Saying this last week I tackled a 90cm diam. syc stump with the grinder. It took nearly 2 hours and it was hard work but with sharp teeth it does it. Top tip is to keep those teeth sharp, as soon as they lose the edge you may as well scratch at the stump with your nails. Joe.

great thank you, i'll try and do the same tomorrow morning!

Hi there, I have a cs100 chipper and have just finished drilling out a bolt holding the blades. I'm going to get new bolts, I think m8x25mm high tensile countersunk torx type ones... I have scoured the internet and have only found hex/allen heads-can anyone recommend where to buy these? thanks in advance Joe

Thanks for the encouragement everyone, and thanks for the advice dobson, I found that I like doing the lower branches first (from the ground) so that I have something to aim for when I'm in the tree if that makes any sense! However your way would be far better when it comes to avoiding damage to growth points when chucking down branches...

I hope I've put this in the correct place-a before and after of one of my first reductions. I really struggle with reductions and this took me the whole day! Wondered what you guys think of it and Looking for constructive criticism and any advice to improve my next one. Thanks in advance, Joe.

Thanks very much for your fast reply! It's the yellow frame air filter so I would hate to think how much rubbish gets through the other one! I'll contact my dealer regarding the warranty tomorrow. thanks again Joseph

Evening all, First I would like to warn that I know very little about saw mechanics.. My 550xp was the first saw I bought myself, about 6 months ago. Has been running like a beast once it's warmed up(bar one new chain brake needed...) since I bought it. However today suddenly it started losing power, and then wouldn't idle. Will still start on half choke, however won't reach as higher revs and then dies when I come off the throttle. Clean fuel filter, clean air filter, cookie brown to my spark plug. Only thing I have seen is that the air filter seems to let in a HUGE amount of fine dust which gather in the tube below the air filter and presumably goes further...air filter has always been fitted properly, cleaned when needed. Any suggestions or just hand over to a dealer? ps should I have filled in any paperwork to ensure I get my warranty? Apologies about all of the questions and thanks in advance Joseph

Thanks Pete! Looking forward to being shown the ropes!

I checked out that video, his videos are all great! I will be working with someone who has cs41 and is very experienced when I put it to use, I was just interested as to why one would need a thicker rope, maybe the 19mm for the lowering device as it will have more grip to choke the stem? Thanks for your concern though, my original question wasn't really clear with what I was getting up to! thanks, Joe.