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  1. Thesnarlingbadger
    I'd say sycamores are pretty hardy but one that size and that age my have wanted a lighter reduction. Not knocking the job. The beech that came down my have been a factor as it has obviously exposed the sycamore. No signs of fungus?
  2. Thesnarlingbadger
    If I spend all that money on rigging kit I'd be taking it to Apple prunes to get my money's worth haha
  3. Thesnarlingbadger
    Second that. But I would also add it's nice to be prepared for any situation.
  4. Thesnarlingbadger
    It's not a spittoon of some kind is it?
  5. Thesnarlingbadger
    It is unlikely the garage will close for the work to be done as they will be loosing a boat load of money. But they may consider stopping a pump or 2. Have you got any pictures of the job? I'd be interested to see what you guys are up against. Thanks
  6. Thesnarlingbadger
    That's a good rule and one I have adopted in a round about way. If they can't climb I take a little longer than usual to get back up and don't get down till the deck is completely clear and we are ready to go ;-)
  7. Thesnarlingbadger
    Fist thing I will say is start at the top and work down in sections. I always find once the top is done the rest will fall in to place. Look at the tree before you go up and pick out certain points where you will be cutting. And if it's a tree where you can poke you head out the top to see what's going on do so. But as you have guessed experience is key. Just keep the people eyeing you in on the ground till your ready. They don't have to be there constantly just when you are leaving one section give them a shout and see if anything is sticking out. Happy reducing :-)
  8. Thesnarlingbadger
    Well I had no idea. The guy I use to work for didn't have any of that when we did jobs for petrol stations. Now I know :-)
  9. Thesnarlingbadger
    Is it just the traffic you are concerned about or the fuel beneath the ground? As I'm pretty sure these fuel tanks are well beneath the ground. I'm not sure you need anything special for this type of work but I've only ever done jobs in Petrol stations where the client is the fuel company. I would say the likely hood of you getting permission to use their land if it does not benefit them in anyway is slim. I'd say you would have to go ott with the signs and cones. Alternatively could you look at getting a Crain in. I can't say I know enough about it all but just my thoughts.
  10. Thesnarlingbadger
    Luckily I didn't get bitten today! Have you scratched them yet ? Yep. I don't ever bother to not try and scratch them as the misses says I do it in my sleep anyway.
  11. Thesnarlingbadger
    Bugger I said 11ft. Well done to the 12ft crew. Good eye
  12. Thesnarlingbadger
    I've got 6 bits on me at the moment. One that's on my left shoulder and has swollen up so much I resemble quasimodo. They are a nightmare this time of year.
  13. Thesnarlingbadger
    Agreed. I find it annoying that everyone goes straight for the tree being at fault. In all honesty when those trees were planted I doubt there was any block paving down. So the way I see it the tree was there first. Yes it's annoying having to find a solution rather than take the tree down and move on. But as Stephen said gravel is an option and a long term solution. It shouldn't have an impact on the roots to much as what was previously there would weight near the same.
  14. Thesnarlingbadger
    I'm going with 11ft. Do we win any prizes ;-).
  15. Thesnarlingbadger
    Where are you based in Bristol? There are good parks all over. I'm not one for Rec climbing anymore as I have been in the game long enough to want to spend my spare time doing it. But I'm sure there are lots of people around who would be happy to head out for a days climb with you.
  16. Thesnarlingbadger
    Useful to know. That calendar seems pretty handy too :-). Thanks
  17. Thesnarlingbadger
    They would have to catch it on the road, and if they are of the travelling kind I would guess they would give the coppers on a chase back to there site. Not worth the police time unfortunately.
  18. Thesnarlingbadger
    It's had 8 bids mind you lol
  19. Thesnarlingbadger
    Yeah thats what I was thinking. I think it may have to go on a birthday or Christmas list along with a few other bits of literature. I also want to get 'best practices for rigging in arboriculture' but that's still £50 in anywhere you are lucky enough to find it for that price. It's just an expensive industry in every aspect I suppose.
  20. Thesnarlingbadger
    As above, has anyone got 'trees in towns and city's a history of urban arboriculture'? I saw it the other day and am very tempted to buy it but just wondered if anyone can say wether or not it's a worthwhile buy or not as I have plenty of other things I should be spending my money on at the moment. Here is a pic for reference. Thanks people :-)
  21. Thesnarlingbadger
    Good stuff mate. Really got to get on this go pro malarky myself at some point.
  22. Thesnarlingbadger
    Was on 11.7 but went back to 13 recently and have to say I prefer 13mm as it's easier to grab. I fine my fingers are killing after climbing all day on my 11.7 rope. Each to there own I surprise :-).
  23. Thesnarlingbadger
    Every single 261 I have ever used has had the needle bearings go at some point. I have got a load spare in my tool box for when they go on site. I'm sure Sthil make more money from those bloody things than the actual saws themselves. 😉
  24. Thesnarlingbadger
    And it's free. Thanks for the heads up :-).
  25. Thesnarlingbadger
    That's a lot of logs. I hope this is a happy decision that you have made. Your post sounds positive. Onwards and upwards as they say :-).

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