Mikyb

Do use the same logic with a seatbelt while driving; if you concentrate hard enough, that guy wont pull out in front of you at 60mph? etc. Lets not wear chainsaw trousers because we can avoid ACCIDENTS by concentrating. I didn't start this post to get dick comments, but it was expected.

On Thursday I was cutting a tree stake back with my Silky Sugoi 420. I still don't quite know how, it happened so quickly, but it snagged, jumped out and struck my left index finger on the pull stroke. 12 hours in hospital over the two days and 2 hours in surgery, they managed to stitch my tendon back together and sew me back up. I now have to have 6-8 weeks off work while my tendon heals, not to mention physio therapy every week. At the time I had gloves on, the thick winter woven ones with the nitrile coating on them, the silky went through them like butter. I know my choice of tools probably wasn't the greatest but was all I had, that wasn't a chainsaw at the time. I'm sure this topic has probably been done to death, but a quick search didn't bring up much, but I'd also like to start a new thread to remind people how quickly things can go wrong when you least expect it. I could have quite easily cut my finger clean off and like many of you out there, being self employed, it isn't convenient to have time off work. My question is; what would be the best gloves to wear to stop/minimise/reduce the damage of a silky stroke. I'm not so sure that a leather glove would have offered much protection, although it would stop "gentle" cuts and would be better than nothing. Ideally something like a motorbike glove with plastic or fiberglass armored parts would be best, but a toss up between protection and dexterity! Please be careful with those hand saws!!

I have just used a Stihl RTS for the first time today. It was amazing, I can't believe how much effort it takes out of trimming. I also like to get stuck in and crawl along the top of a tall hedge to trim the top, where I'm not sure I would be able to with an ELH, so the RTS suites me great!

Me: Our charges are (for example) £1 per hour, it may take a few hours it could take more depending how much you want of etc... Customer: No!! I want a price for the job! Me: OK £4. Customer: Accepted. Me: Finished, that'll be £4 please. Customer: But it only took you 2 hours, it should be £2!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yYdnxuthw8]tree felling florida - YouTube[/ame] Do you think he means Hallelujah he hasn't had an accident yet?

Excellent, thank you very much. I knew you guys would know Sounds like the first sign of anything serious happening would be die back of the branches attached. I'll tell them to keep an eye on it. Thanks again.

I client spotted this in their Ash tree. Can anyone identify? Is this detrimental to the health of the tree? Would it be something for the owners to be concerned about? The tree overall looks to be healthy, and I estimate it to be around 60ft tall, it's quite a large one! The bracket is situated on a large scaffold off the main trunk. The tree has a TPO and has last year was refused a reduction to increase the distance from surrounding houses, and it is totally blanketing the neighbouring gardens. They are now talking about using the bracket as leverage towards getting the tree removed, as being dangerous! I am very wary of telling them that it is nothing to worry about, in the event that a large branch fails and causes serious damage or injury.

This video shows otherwise!

Does anyone here escape the UK in the winter to work abroad? It's something I would like to do, but not sure if and where you can get a job as a freelance climber? Mikey

I know this is an old thread, but I have only just read it. I once read somewhere that if you were to fill the gap with anything; expanding foam would be a good idea, as it will keep out the rain but also flex with the tree and will not be abrasive like concrete. You can wait for it to set, then carve it to shape. I suppose it you were really artistic you could paint it to blend in with the rest of the tree too? Just wondered what people think about this? (the foam part not the painting)

I don't understand! Surely the chainsaw shouldn't melt on tickover? I'm assuming you mean on idle, or do you mean half throttle when you start the saw. I leave mine on idle with chain break on and had no problems.

Sorry for my ignorance, but what's Granberg style? Is it grinding every other tooth off?

Are you working alone in that video?