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Michelle, David's reply is from one of the most knowledgeable people on here, and probably in the country. You will be hard pressed to get better info/advice. J.
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Peeling bark at base of Sycamore
jfc replied to Readingdave's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
As Dan said, likely mower damage. How is the tree generally, is it in leaf, all over, or at same stage as other sycamores in the area? I would monitor the tree, if concerned you could pass on any issues to the local tree officer, who could take it into account when the tree is surveyed. J. -
Setting climbing-anchorage on straight/smooth spars..
jfc replied to ArborOdyssey's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
The only time I am attached on a straight spar is during a dismantle. Otherwise i am tied in higher up through a crotch, when doing reductions. On a spar doing a dismantle i just have my flip line and rope round it and chog it down in sections. I generally free fall more than i rig, as I am pretty good at doing a snap cut on a section, break it and throw it accurately into a drop zone. I used to rig more but more confident as years go by. J. -
I occasionally have people cancel, I don't have anything in t&cs about it. I don't have time to try taking people to small claims etc, that time could be better spent working for people who are happy to get you in. Just my take on it. I might grumble a bit at the time but usually so busy I don't have time to worry about it.
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Setting climbing-anchorage on straight/smooth spars..
jfc replied to ArborOdyssey's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Not quite sure what you mean. I generally use a cambium saver, have use a choked sling and carabiner also. There's usually a branch stub somewhere you can use. You could cut notches in the spar so it bites on something. I have never felt the need to buy anything specific. J. -
Probably is a scam, however I live just near dundee and have time on my hands, so if genuine I could pop over have a look then feedback. I know nothing about forestry machines though! pm if you are interested. jan.
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One issue I came across with spiderjack 2 is it only has a 5yr lifespan. Petzyl metalwork is 10yr. I don't think the SJ will get a loler after 5years. Depends if that is important to you. J.
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Cheers saul, I was thinking of someone else though, think his name starts with M... D...! I actually just bought a mill (before all this covid nightmare), went for a panther 42". Milled up a decent oak and got 1/3 of my money back from that one job. Sure I'll find future uses for it, and get all my money back. J.
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Re Chinese mill, Someone on here often advises newbies 'buy cheap, buy twice". I cant remember who says it though? Jan.
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Some good advice above, you can do a lot natural crotch rigging too. Just run the rope through a fork, add friction and super quick to set up. Blocks/pulleys have uses though. If you need to lift a branch, you don't want friction to make it harder. Safebloc is great, but not mid line attachable. You'll probably want several different rigging set ups eventually to cover all options, and use whichever one is best for that job. All the best. Jan.
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I did the survey, but it's aimed at public/clients rather than contractors. Bit of a waste of time from my point of view.sorry.
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All looks brand new/unused. Possibly taken direct from a dealer?
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I have sympathy as in a similar situation. It isn't crystal clear what is 'absolutely necessary ' and you could get away with working. However bojo's opening words were -stay at home. I think the 2 previous replies have got it right.
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No, just service, no issues with it.
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OK folks, think my new nickname might be "the gimp" feel free to comment! Main dealer Tw160 service, plus 4 new genuine TW blades (£330 Inc vat). Total cost ; £918. Last year i did get a couple of days tree work off the dealership owner as he lives nearby.
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I have had words with my groundie for one handing a 550, above his head. Generally taking off branches from the ground, he is way stronger than me, but it gives me the fear seeing him do it.
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Is that why half your face is missing (from your avatar)!
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Interesting point, but people would then use ground saws one handed. Which are even more unstable/risky.
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I just bit the bullet and bought a mill. Took down a medium sized oak and the client wanted some of it for his house. Which was the excuse I needed.
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How Often Do You Clean Your Glass / What With??
jfc replied to Witterings's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Ash and baby wipe then polish the glass with newspaper, done for 12yrs and the glass is un scratched. I clean the glass every few days, I run it with vents open which means little build up on the glass. J. -
I did work for the guy who painted this, really like his tree art. Got a picture as part payment. His name is micklivingstone.co.uk he does lots of trees.
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Tipper and tow behind chipper works best for me.
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Aye that's a tricky one. As a subby you have no security with work (I have been on the rough end of that). However if you insist on being paid 3 days you may find they don't use you any more. Can you talk to your employer and explain the financial situation it puts you in? I worked for a guy for a year and got dumped by him by text on Sunday before work on Monday. Ultimately his loss, as it made me set up my own gig and do tha 100%. So instead of subbing for him I ended up as competition, his loss in the end. I was in a strong position to do that, if you're new that may not work for you. J.
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Hi, hope you are enjoying being a climber! For what you describe ie pole dismantling I just use my rope around the tree and a flipline, just work them both down the stem ,then chog the next section down and repeat until it can be felled. Maybe I misunderstood what you mean. The pulley saver is good for ascent or moving round the canopy, i've never heard of a fimble saver. Generally I just use a cambium saver for ddrt/mrt or if its a big tree SRT. jan.
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The guy that works with me is German, he was at Camperdown too so he might fancy looking into the validity of the software etc, and see if there are english translations. Have you tried to contact Paul, who did the presentation? cheers, jan.
