Bob The Dog
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I have some ash in my log store with the same markings as that in pic 1. Not sure how or why those marks appear. Still burns well!
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Perhaps they'll just clear the area around the cables and leave the rest for some sympathetic pruning? I saw some lads a while ago who do utility contracts at work. They were good for clearance and take down work, but I do wonder how much damage they'd do to a tree like this cherry.
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I hoped it would be. Thanks for your reply. I told the customer I wasn't going near it and he was more than happy with that.
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I went to look at a job today. Most of it straightforward with a bit of climbing etc. the customer then showed me a lovely mature cherry in his garden which he wants thinning / reducing somewhat. Only problem is that the top of the tree grows approx 5 feet above and through the mains power cables. I'm not qualified to work around electric, and haven't had any experience of this before. I've pointed him in the direction of the utility company, in the hope they'll take some action as the cables pass over his land and feed other properties. Just wondering whether they will actually sort this work out, and whether it is done at their expense or whether my customer will have to pay for it? Thanks guys.
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Something from the mahogany family perhaps? Utile, sapele? Possibly iroko? I'd have though that most joiners would've known those though!
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Baches Bargains in Bodenham would be worth a call. 01568 717319. It's only a 10 - 15 minute drive from Hereford.
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Yeah - from the same tree!
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Nice to see someone was looking after the workers with a tray of tea! Most of my recent work has been climbing and dismantling in private gardens, so it was nice on Monday to be able to fell 5 trees from the ground. Good to keep the skills up and see them all land where I wanted them! Nice vid - great quality too.
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Glad to hear it burns well. Looking forward to winter already!!
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Ah - sorry - just realised it wasn't £70 for the husky! Oops!
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£70 for a new 435? Are you sure it's genuine? I had one a few years ago and it was a great small saw. Oiled well and had loads of power for a small saw. Never had any mechanical issues re the starter mech either. 435's weren't just for the net - they were sold by dealers too. Some of the Chinese imports are pretty similar to look at, so at £70, I'd say you have a dodgy one. May be worth checking the oiler as the sawdust can gunk up around that area.
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Looks like Rowan is the favourite then. Given the other Rowans in the area, I'm happy with that. Many thanks for your help. Steve - I've got it all cut into 10" ish lengths for splitting (never burned Rowan before, so no idea what it's like). I'd happily drop a load round if you were nearby.
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There were several other Rowans in the same area. However, the leaves on the others were far more established than this tree. Perhaps this one was just lagging behind a little. The bark did look similar - it was just the leaf issue which almost pushed me away from Rowan.
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This is the only bark photo I have. The wood is brown, and appears very similar to walnut, but don't think it is that.
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Hadn't even considered an oak of any kind. Thanks for your suggestion.
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Isn't there also a difference in cylinder displacement? 65cc's for the special and 71 for the xtorq?
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Another photo.
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Folks. Any ideas as to what this wood is? The tree was about 20 feet tall. Hopefully the photos will be clear enough for someone to enlighten me. I initially thought something like walnut, but could be way off the mark with that idea! Thanks.
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Really easy conversion. Took about an hour to my 365 xt as I was just uber careful. Made a good difference too!
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I'm not a hugely experienced climber, but I don't think I'd be taking a limb of that size off in one go, regardless of what's underneath it, or not. I'd defo be branch walking, perhaps set up a redirect above if possible, and take it down in small chunks. And if it takes a bit longer then so be it. A large limb like that could fall awkwardly, damage the tree on the way down, snag on a rope. There's no end to issues it could cause. May be me being a little cautious, and some of the more experienced guys may be happy to do it in one, but small chunks, nice and steady would be the way to go in my book.
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There were lots of reports of these spikes snapping not so long ago. I've not tried them, but given the poor feedback, I wouldn't climb in them.
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Push bikes on road do they go in middle of road or not thanks
Bob The Dog replied to mendiplogs's topic in The Lounge
I suppose cycling can be a sociable event, and some like to cycle two abreast so they can chat etc. some consideration is needed however, and they should be doing what they can to help the motorists make progress where safe. Although the Highway Code says they 'can' ride two abreast, that book is mainly for guidance, and so shouldn't prompt cyclists to do just that whenever they feel like it. The trouble with cycle lanes, as previously posted, is that they're stop / start all the time (or at least they are in Herefordshire), and it's probably more dangerous trying to re-enter the road when you've reached the end of it! -
Push bikes on road do they go in middle of road or not thanks
Bob The Dog replied to mendiplogs's topic in The Lounge
If he's deliberately making it awkward for a vehicle to pass, then that's a bit naughty and shouldn't be doing that, and deserves a telling off. I ride about 1 metre from the near side in general which I find is enough to present myself and make other road users aware of my presence, rather than hogging the entire lane and annoying drivers. Unfortunately, some cyclists are poor, as are some car drivers. As far as cycle paths go - if there was one on my route than I'd use it, and I'd be a fool not too. But all too often, they're full up with pedestrians, and don't go on for very far around here. In fact, one of our cycle paths nearby is only 5 yards long, as the local council had to install a certain length of cycle path and this section is what made it meet that requirement!! -
Push bikes on road do they go in middle of road or not thanks
Bob The Dog replied to mendiplogs's topic in The Lounge
I ride every day on the road and have done for many years, and you have to ride defensively to survive. Always stay a good distance out from the near side for two reasons. Firstly, I can avoid the potholes and crap near to the verge. Secondly, it forces inconsiderate drivers to wait for a safe gap to pass me. So often, I've nearly been taken off as the driver overtaking me hasnt waited for the oncoming vehicles to pass, and it's been pretty tight on times. The majority of road users are very courteous and wait for a gap, but the odd one who can't be bothered to wait gets the finger and a mouthful I'm afraid. -
He'll need to be able to demonstrate both techniques for a spike rescue, if my assessment is anything to go by. As said before, rescuer spikes up above the casualty and uses a lanyard to make a false crotch (cow hitch I believe). Then attach two carabiners, facing in opposite directions and feed the main line / rescue line through (almost like using a friction saver I suppose). You attach yourself to the main line and then the casualty to your line, using prussiks etc and down you come together. The main line could just be attached to the casualty and he'd be lowered by the third man on the ground using a Munter hitch. Clearly, if you attach yourself and come down together, the casualty can feel reassured with your presence, which can make a big difference.
