Fredward
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Anyone see this? Someones got a boner for burls Pretty sad
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What about contacting schools/golf courses/large estates?
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Ground based work in NZ and Auz (advice wanted)
Fredward replied to boreal's topic in International Arborist Forum
Yeah go for it, just contact the main utility providers where you want to work, see what they say. Some networks undertake their own work, others have contractors, or do both. In N.Z try Asplundh, Treescape, Tree Tech are 3 large companies, other than that my local network is WEL, but I'm not sure about other regions. -
Help identifying a tree in Winter
Fredward replied to microd's topic in Tree Identification pictures
C'mon guys... Well I'm willing to stake my reputation on this one... Okay, I know I don't have a reputation but I'm hoping to gain one from this.. Hahaha.. It's Ailanthus altissima A close-up of the buds would confirm. -
Interesting butress/root crowns, erosion?
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Managing Trees with Decay & Dysfunction
Fredward replied to David Humphries's topic in Tree health care
I'm sure that this tree will enjoy it's relocation and continue to thrive! Or will it get the chop and winch? -
Was thinking this was going to be some broken footpaths, well; I was wrong! Awesome...
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help to identify this tree please?
Fredward replied to JosephD's topic in Tree Identification pictures
Yeah pussy willow. -
I think I figured out what happened to that chain before he made this video...
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Do they know where you keep the crusher? Hopefully they don't come back for it!
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That is brilliant!
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In the tron, that pokey lil chipper is brilliant by the way
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And hell on the undies
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we have one! funny as hell, Bid on this tree FREE!
Fredward replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in The Lounge
Hahahaha! The poor seller must be mad or very desperate. -
Here is my truck and 6 inch. Haven't had this set up very long, seems to work okay for me, will eventually build a better bin, but bodged this one up on Sunday so I can get a few extra cubes in. Looks a bit pony, but definitely stop me from being overloaded haha! Lucky we can drive up to 6000kg's GVM on a car license here.. Almost imported a transit but glad I didn't now as this truck has a bit more scope for the future if I want to get a bigger chipper, though most of my work is small currently.
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Tree didn't look all that big until compared to you/loader! And if it looks big in the pictures, I bet it was bigger in the flesh. Interesting scarf, was that just to get the saw in for a bore cut?
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Did you buy them online or have you tried them on?
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Haha.. True, but breaking things isn't the only way to learn; did you learn to drive by crashing cars?
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Now whos confusing!
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I do the sides first, start at the widest/most overgrown part, cut it back as far as I'm game or the client wants, then I walk backwards sweeping up and then down. I very rarely work forwards, backwards is the key for me. Then do the top, again, start at the highest point, try and stay on the same step of the ladder and keep the trimmer at a predetermined level. I also prefer the short style hedgies, 600mm blades (not on a pole) but pole trimmer becomes very handy sometimes. It's had to get it perfect first hit, expect to be going over bits again once you've done the hedge. Especially if you're a perfectionist. Always make sure you remind the customer that it's a false economy to wait a year or two years between cuts. 6 months is ideal, quick buzz over, nice dense hedge.
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And I'm not saying that you should be making other people do as much work as possible so that you don't have to, it was just an example. If you can spend 2 minutes putting a block in a position that allows a groundie to swing branches next to the chipper, then that saves him dragging for 5 minutes, wasting energy. Its part of being efficient. But being efficient doesn't always mean fast, it can mean saving you and your co-workers energy. Speed will come, planning is important. Steve is right, it is cutting lumps off of trees, but sometimes it's more than that; quite often it's more than that, to me anyway.
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I can't say I totally agree with the above statement, I believe that a good climb is based around planning, communication and energy saving. If it seems like really hard work, then you're probably not doing it right. A certain amount is strength and stamina, but you should aim to be energy efficient, even if you aren't at start - it is something you have to strive for to have ensure you have a lengthy career. An example might be using a rigging line to get a groundie to pull a saw up to you; wait, that's just lazy isn't it? But why give yourself more work when you're groundie is standing around getting a sore neck watching you? You're body will break down eventually, and if you can get a few extra years out of it by being smart then that's great. Hopefully by the time it does fail, you'll be doing quotes and making the youngsters do the work, but theres a chance you wont be.
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Yeah I'm in my first year out of training, running my own small business and sub-contracting to other arb companys, one guy said that after about 18months working in big trees it just suddenly clicked and everything was smooth and easy. I guess everyone is different and it depends on what type of work you are doing. I can get the job done but its only through sweat and tears! I'm sure reading a book will be helpful but I don't think there is any substitute for graft unfortunately. Not always easy when you don't get given opportunities to climb because you are inexperienced, thats one reason I wanted to be self employed, sometimes I have to chuck myself in the deep end.
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A sign of snails/slugs? Or am I missing something? I can't see much in the other two photos... Or is it more like a web?
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Thank you, I want one!
