treefolk
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Everything posted by treefolk
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For one tree you could just get someone to cut and split with chainsaw and axe. No need for a processor in my view.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences. That is what I was looking for. Drama queen? Maybe. I'm not sure I care what you think though. I would feel the same about any tree being butchered.
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I know what you mean, it's definitely not one I will enjoy. I'm not sure what's worse for my reputation though, backing out of a job or carrying out the customer's ridiculous requests. Got an email from them today. Here's an excerpt: "Thanks for your email and the thought you've obviously put into this. We have discussed it, and we would like to go ahead with the pollarding of our tamarix. We understand the potential problems and we're prepared to take that risk." The tree is doomed either way, I will take the money and go get drunk
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Oh it's in Kent and most likely clay soil
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Pretty much what I told them. Really pees me off when people ask for your professional advice and then do exactly the opposite. It's not even a big tree, doesn't even need pruning in my opinion. Thanks for the reply
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I have a customer who is adamant even after advising against it that they want to ruin their tamarix by severely cutting it back. I've never carried out heavy pruning on one before, only light reductions. Anyone have any experience on how tolerant they are to being butchered?
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There's a ranger tipper on ebay that would make a great first truck. If you don't need the 4x4 get a transit tipper or similar. Having to crawl in and shovel out chip will soon make you regret buying a non tipper.
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Whats the current state of the industry workwise?
treefolk replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
Busy Jan Feb and march. April was dead, may a bit better and getting much busier again now. Much like what others seem to be experiencing -
Ok got it☺
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Me? No messages in my inbox
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Nice video. Why rig the 1st stem?
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I may have an 18hp v twin kohler with electric start. Where abouts are you?
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Thanks. Sounds likely
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Just thought I would bump this thread up as customer has asked if I have found out what the culprit is. I have Google it but found nothing quite like it. Is is scattered in clusters throughout the crown. Hope someone can help
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Went to have a look at a hornbeam today and noticed these clusters of blackening leaves. Not sure what it is. Any ideas? Sorry for bad pics.
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Gold leaf tough touch gloves are really nice quality, good dexterity with wrist/arm protection. About 20 quid I think
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How long ago was it felled before you dug it out?
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All pipes are on the other side of house I'm told
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Without having seen it I think it is abnormally boggy, especially given the recent hot dry weather.
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Hi all. Been asked for advice by customer who had biggish walnut removed in the winter, stump was ground out to below ground level but obviously not completely. Anyone had experience with this problem of stump still releasing water and making a boggy area? What are the options? Dig up and grind out completely? Dig up and glyphosate? Leave it to die off naturally? Any advice greatfuly received
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I was waiting for a post like this, there's always one! You have a point but I'm taking no risks here else I wouldn't be asking the question. I'm a tree expert not a power line expert and I'm not afraid to ask when I'm not sure about something. As it turns out the power company have agreed to turn off the power temporarily so whoever wins the job can carry out the work safely.
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Thats what i thought, thanks for your responses:001_smile:
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Hi all just a quick check as I am unsure if I can carry out this small job without turning power off. Just need to reduce the branch that is currently touching the wires as you can see in the pic. Thanks
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Nice big beech getting milled up on monday
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Had all 3. The 201 I got rid of immediately as it was total pants. 200 was great but carb problems were it's weakness. I have to say I prefer the 540. It's been trouble free for about 8 months of regular use. Obviously not in line with everyone's thinking so good job there's a choice out there!
