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Thesnarlingbadger

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  1. Bugger* not bigger
  2. Looked at sorbus but can't see it amongst any. It's a bigger this one. Usually alright with id's but this one has me stumped.
  3. Unfortunately not as the misses took the photo from where she works. But she'll get a pic of the bark on Tuesday and I'll pop it up then.
  4. So the logical point is use a pulley for big bits or rough bark. I think jobs can vary so much that decisions are made on the day. Personally I think if you are going to be using a pulley in one place for most of the day set it up and use it. If your going to be changing rigging points, natural crotches, unless the piece is huge. Wrapping around the trunk as a friction devise works so well and I am all for it, but with a capstan or bollard the groundy knows where he is at, bark and trunk thickness changes every time where as a friction device stays constant.
  5. I tend like the groundy to let it run to take the wobble out of the stem and pulleys do have there place in big jobs. However I think your right that kit gets over used and I much prefer the simplicity of a natural crotch. Slings on the other hand make life far simpler saves tying those hitches and bowlines every time just a big Dan and a sling always attached no messing about. Rigging can be a pain in the backside so all I try and do is make it as simple as it can be. Just my thoughts
  6. Thinking maybe Tetradium daniellii. Thanks in advance people
  7. I saw that rant. It's discussing and really gives people a bad impression of our industry. Yeah a laugh with the lads is one thing and take the mic a little, but that was just abuse for no good reason and it makes you wonder what drives people to be like that. I use tree-bay to see if anything good comes up for sale but seeing that today has put me right off of it.
  8. Really strong coffee, can't eat first thing but a croissant on the way to the job is always nice.
  9. Awesome, good comparison and one I can easily relate to. Thanks Mick
  10. Wow I had no idea they were so resilient, sound like the fight a willow would but up.
  11. Yeah as Mick said afterwards it would be a pointless exercise given the amount I could take off. I just needed to know what my options where when it came to it. And what advice I could give to my client.
  12. Wow did not expect that. When they look so fragile. Good to know. Thanks for the help guys.
  13. I have been asked to reduce a small/medium sized Indian bean tree for a customer and just want a little bit of advice as to how had I can cut them back. With the growth being on the outside I guess I am limited and I would assume they don't take to pollarding to well, don't want to loose it but it is taking up a all her front garden and I would like to do what I can to help. Maybe thinning may be an option if I cans reduce it enough without risking the trees health. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks people.
  14. Ahh sorry did didn't realise I was using a bad word then . Apologies
  15. Tis a no win situation it seems. I would offer to do the job at a price and make everyone's lives easier and safer. And if they don't want my help leave them to it. I wouldn't do anything else unless other people were in danger. If Something gets damaged let them sort it out. People do stupid things all the time and the likelihood that these Cowboys will listen to you is slim at best. And you don't want to end up being chased off with a pissed off ***** with a chainsaw. Just my opinion.
  16. You can always use slings around the trunk and avoid spiking up it. I always carry a hand full of slings whenever I have big poles I can't spike up. Just a thought
  17. I wouldn't put myself in that situation and judging by the sound of it the guy was not being to careful. No PPE including a lid with a saw up a tree, can't help but think maybe the recession hit this poor soul a little harder than the rest (anything to earn a penny). However the busy body neighbour is exactly the sort of person who gets on my tits. It's the kind of person who is always looking to moan and drop other people in it, I'm sure they would have taken pictures even if it was a qualified arborist and waited for an accident. The kind that come out and watch every move you make putting you on edge.
  18. Cherry has got a nice glow and heat to it IMO
  19. That's a nice reduction there mate. If it hasn't been said in previously, always get every single bit you can from where you are stood (even if it means reaching right over) because you don't want to get to another bit and find you can't reach something and have to go back to a section you have already been to. Especially on a big bigger.
  20. A free climbing as another one I think about, we all do it (I think) but I doubt we do it 60ft up a big open ash. I do often think we'll I did this as a kid and I used to get bloody high up those trees back then.
  21. Like people have said. I'd book a lesson. I had no idea how many bad habits I had picked up until they were pointed out. But they were straightened out and I passed first time. Also like has been said before if you do it in an instructors car it will be up to spec. Reversing cameras are aloud, but I'm not sure about low range, but I can't imagine needing it as its basic road driving. I think the trailer needs to be around 2 tonne or something like that, so I think it would need to be checked before (another reason to use an instructors).
  22. Climbing without aerial rescue is something I do on occasions and have done for a while. I have mentioned it to bosses before and 9 times out of ten it's, do it or don't get paid. It's something that I am aware of and I'm sure am maybe a little more careful when I know I have to get my self out of the tree.
  23. I'd say I'd let people make their own decisions, if they feel conformable doing something then crack on (unless they are putting themselves or anyone else in danger). I have got annoyed with people in the past telling me I am doing my job wrong when they are fresh out of collage. But there is a difference between "your doing it wrong" and "why are you doing it like that"? I am happy to help and give my opinion and advise where people want it but not when it's a cocky git trying to piss people off and always go against the grain.
  24. That's why I reckon teaching cutting and holding in a safe manor is the way forward. And I agree there are times when not having a strop on is a hell of a lot safer.

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