Super_Spud

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Morning all. To cut a long story short, time has come for me to confront the last big task in my garden. My problem I have conifer in the rear garden which is woefully out of control. It is too close to the house for my liking and has reached a unacceptable height. However, the position of my house (on a corner) means it provides privacy into the back garden to some degree as well as the rear of the house. What I wish to achieve I wish to at the very least have the height reduced. Alternatively, cut and remove the entire tree and plant something more appropriate. What I would really like is for some input on the alternative which you guys think may be appropriate. I not in the slightest green fingered so i have no idea regarding tree/bush species but I'm happy to do a little maintenance every once in a while. I would also like for someone to visit (or price via the below pictures if they can) to give a quote for height reduction/complete removal. I did previously hire a firm from these forums for trees in the front drive and opposite rear who did a decent job. So if your reading this and recognise the garden please get in touch. Im located near Ikea just off the M6 Junction 9. Many many thanks for any input. Hopefully these picture work.....

Maybe.... And this is just a though, that would be an arrangement which is discussed between myself and the other involved party? Any useful post are most welcome -and of course, nothing in life is free...

Hi all. I after a local supplier/tree surgeon of freshly cut wood. I'm Located just off Junction 9 of the M6 (wednesbury). Can collect locally and willing to split/cut/season myself. Can anyone recommend or point me in the direct of anyone? Kindest Regards

Hi Not sure where to post this so have shoved it in here... I'm after someone/company to carry out 1No. tree removal from front driveway. Slight complexity to the issue but nothing too drastic (BT cable running through as tree has overgrown) Location is West Midlands, Walsall area m6 j9. Anyone point me in an appropriate direction? Many thanks

Indeed. Last thing I want is house foundation problems!

Thanks everyone, it was also under the impression all wood is OK if seasoned enough. Thanks for the re-assurance

Its coming down this weekend. I feel kind of guilty now its a healthy tree! Bugger, I kind of was hoping it was on its way out so it could come down!

As above really. Have 4 large evergreens which are to come down shortly. Are they burnable? Been told that evergreens are a bit sappy and therefore not to good to be burning in a log burner. Would obviously be seasoned. Any truth to the above? Kindest Regards

Evening all. After some advice from you kind folks. Have this tree in my driveway. It doesn't look too healthy to me. Is it on its way out? Any thoughts? Many Thanks!

Does feel like a nice little tool. Even better considering the price next to a Stihl.

That's actually a pretty fair point you've made there. I was originally going to use a pair of standard front covered latex type gloves common on most building sites. Already got boots and safety glasses Would you guys recommend full face visor? I will only be cutting whilst tree and myself on ground so don't see the need for a hard hat at all. Cheers!!

Any particular reason why? Out of curiosity of course. For a little piece of mind £15 aint all that.

I have no doubt he is, but purchasing locally is ideal for me Had a play with it and it seems pretty good. Get keys to 1st property in 2 weeks time so will be given the proper run out then :thumb up: Trousers ordered, just need some gloves now

So just thought id share some picture after collection. Needed to be assembled and ran by the shop prior to taking away. Would say initial thoughts its on a par with Stihl in terms of feel in the hand, although longer term reliability is yet to be seen. Features: 32cc engine - seems to have a nice bit of poke 1.35kw of power - RAARRR:001_tt2: Purge button Spring assisted starter cord - Definitely feel the assistance Tool-less chain tensioning - not so sure about this yet, seems OK for now. Adjustable oil flow 1.3mm chain with the 3/8 pitch - seems standard for these smaller saws. Not cut anything yet. A stihl ms180 also caught my eye for £40 extra. Not sure if this would of been a better choice but didn't have purge button. Perhaps i should of spent the extra £40?? here she is....

Sod it, I can't be bothered anymore. Gone for the Makita. Its £50 cheaper than the Husky and £70 than the stihl! Might be a bit underpowered but given the cost difference its something I could come to terms with. Basically one of these (but purchased elsewhere) Dolmar PS32CTLC-35 14"/35cm Petrol Chainsaw Gone a bit around the houses but fairly happy Thanks all! Great community.

Thanks for all the advice and opinions I've had so far. It seems pretty 50/50 between the still and husky so I've gone and had a little hands on session with a stihl. Felt ok, felt a makita too which was marginally better and about £50 cheaper!! Going to have a look at a husky in the flesh this weekend. If that doesn't make my mind up I'm going to go for a B&Q special

Thanks for your input! Did your saw perform similar to that in the video? Bit worried it may underpowered. Dealer support is very good for them however.

Any particular reason why you would choose the husky over the stihl? Thankyou for everyones responses thus far!

haha! That made me chuckle! I'm never one to trust vids like the above incase the testing is not fair in some way. I'm sticking to either the still or husky just because i have localism dealers i can deal direct with rather than internet companies..

Excuse me Sir, I'm the one and only Super_Spud! Ive found this video but no idea what he is saying! I am a little worried the 181 won't have the grunt I'm after but dealer support is pretty good round here.. Not sure how genuine the video is....but look how the stihl chain is stopped mid cut. [ame] [/ame] Just about do-able!!

Hi folks, I hope everyone is doing better than great! I'm in the market for a chainsaw. This will be the first chainsaw I will have personally owned although I've worked a fair amount with borrowed/hired items. I will require something which can process firewood for a log burner. I have access to woodland where I have permission to harvest a few selected trees which are relatively small as well as limb branches of some larger tress (will be cut using bow saw and processed on ground as I'm not comfortable wave a chainsaw in the air off ropes/ladder!) I would class my usage as occasional but when used would be for a full days work. I have a budget of £200, I would prefer not to 'stretch' it as with a pair of chaps/trousers and a few other bits I'm already looking at a good wedge of cash. I've narrowed my search down to either a stihl ms181 or a Husqvarna 135 both 14" bars. Does anyone have any comments on either of the 2 above? What I have noticed is that despite having identical power outputs the Husqvarna has a larger engine displacement and is therefore less stressed with a big more grunt/torque? Does anyone have any experience with dealer support? I have a few stihl dealers in my area so have plenty of support. I do have 1 Husqvarna dealer not as conveniently located but still OK to get to, anyone have past experiences to call upon? Any help is much appreciated!!