TTownsend
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Update: Clients seen sense and it’s coming out. And it’s definitely on my clients property the photo is deceiving. I think my clients just want everything to run smoothly with new owners and neighbours. When I went around earlier in the week I went around with all parties involved so everyone is on the same page and is happy! [emoji16]
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Would love to fell and upon suggesting it and replanting the famous word “screen” was mentioned
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I have been asked to top this conifer ASAP due to a dispute with a neighbour and my client is currently in the process of selling his house and this is holding up the proceedings. My only worry is the current hot weather and pruning conifers don’t go well. I will only be reducing the height and nothing else. I know hedge cutting conifer in hot weather can lead to the leaf going brown, but I’m just removing the top so hoping to be getting away with it. Cheers
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I run a distel on my lanyard on a short eye 2 eye. Works really well nice and compact
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Ended up using a old bit of climbing line as a deadeye sling with the swing cheek pulley. Worked really well and kept the pieces a sensible size and everything ran smoothly. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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I’ve got some old line lying around I’ll cut a few metres. Do you use a Bowline for the eye then cow hitch as normal ? Won’t be to much stress on the knot ? (Obviously not rigging big lumps)
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Can a Swing cheek pulley be used in this setup ? Currently taking down a large multi stem Norway Maple and need to stop the swing as it’s surrounding by static homes. An x-ring would be just what I would need but sadly haven’t got one to hand so trying to make do. I understand swing cheek pulleys weren’t designed to take negative force/blocking but is it okay in this situation as it’s used to more to eliminate the swing and impact block will take most the weight. Cheers
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Terry Holland from T&H trees passed away
TTownsend replied to stihlmadasever's topic in General chat
Never spoke to him but watched his YouTube videos and saw him on Facebook a lot. Seemed a really honest hard working bloke, such a shame. RIP Terry -
Use to work at a clients house that was an alcoholic. Turned up in the morning knocked on the door and no answer, turns out he was in the garage and he fell over and cut his ear. Nothing major but fair bit of blood. Weird bit is instead of going to sort himself out he insisted to talk us through what he wanted done whilst having blood running down his face/ ear. Was all a bit odd. Stunk of booze aswell
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I contacted petzl about the area that is being discussed in this post. My ZZ has worn a fair bit more than what yours has but I was informed that it’s fine but to keep a close eye. I filled off the burrs that I had on mine (instructed my petzl) to reduce rope damage. Also the wear caused the anodising to be removed so water could access the alloy and cause corrosion. But as long as it’s dried regular it should be fine. I always take my ZZ off after even a slight damp day and hang it up to. Hope this help
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Nice one man, must be an awesome feeling finding this orginally thread and seeing how far you've come! Hard work does pay off it seems, even though sometimes it doesn't look like it.
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Felling dangerous trees for the National Trust at Montacute, Yeovil. Amazing how this mature Beech kept itself standing. Made for a squeaky bum felling it though. Oh and the best bit is no clean up!! [emoji1303]
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My thoughts aswell, reading online about disposal of bleeding canker and says burn on site or bury. So can’t see the harm in taking for firewood, going to be stored near no trees in barn.
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Bringing this thread back, burning Horse Chestnut that has Leaf Miner and Bleeding Canker, would this bring back any reprecussion’s ? Taken down a large Horse Chestnut today and deciding whether I should take a load for myself, (already aware it’s not the greatest firewood)
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Leather gloves, almost best when they are well worn in I find
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2-3m reduction on a Horse chestnut today. Come the end of the day was a bloody nightmare with how slippy it got but happy with the out come
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Cheers something to bare in mind, believe a Reecoil lanyard would sort that as you can set it up to hook on your handle
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Cheers mate, think I’ll take it to be looked at and save me the hassle
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Is the saw going to have to be pretty much stripped, to replace the cylinder cover? My guess is yes but want to confirm, if so I’ll get it sent into a local dealer as I’m off my feet and don’t have the time
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Cheers I’ll have a look about for one [emoji1303]
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Looking for a quick fix or is the only way getting a new cylinder cover ? And if so how easy is it to fit cheers!!
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We use sena 10s and can't live without them now. Can really increase work productivity and generally make work more enjoyable when you have 4 guys all Chatting rubbish whilst working. We have had a few problems with them, with wires being worn and pulled out of their connectors. We sent them back to Sena but they replaced wrong parts so was a bit of a faff having to re send them out but got there in the end. Its important to fit the Sena well because if you have slack in the wires they will get caught and damaged. First time I didn't fit the Sena that well which was probably the reasoning to have problems. Second time round I did a proper job on it, took me around 2-3 hours but it's real tidy and have had no problems at all and I haven't had any of the wires caught. I can send you some pictures if you like.
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Spending Easter Sunday with the family talking about work etc etc. My Grandad goes I’ve got a chainsaw in the garage I can show you. Said it hadn’t been started in 30 years. Covered in dust and cobwebs found this 041. Gave it a go trying to starting it, not expecting anything and it started relatively easy! Couldn’t believe it as it had half a tank of fuel that must of been sat in it for years! Going to clean it up and take it and do some cutting. Grandad brought it 33 years ago and if it’ll be pretty awesome if I can get to use it 33 years later still.
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Bit of a lucky draw to be honest. It’s a hard trade in many ways so if the person isn’t 100% keen it won’t work out. Currently have a 16 y/o lad atm and it’s just not for him and I don’t think he really knew enough about the trade. Could say my boss didn’t make a good judgement or the lad sold himself well. Saying that many people come from apprentices and have very successful careers. Like I was taken on as a apprentice 4 years ago and I wouldn’t change it and I’m with the same company so it’s definitely paid off for my boss (not blowing my own trumpet). It’s just finding the right candidate, definitely don’t rush into getting some quick because in my experience he doesn’t work out.
