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  1. Dan Maynard
    Round here we had really late frost, could that have damaged the early emerging leaves?
  2. Dan Maynard
    Exactly. Not all trees die from ash die back, I'm extending the logic to propose that not all ash trees die from ash die back. FC have now updated the identification document showing symptoms with a couple of mature tree photos but also point out could be insect damage. I'm still thinking it's hard to be sure on those mature trees, most of the id is around young shoots and wilted leaves which I don't see on our ash trees. They don't look right though, have to agree with that.
  3. Dan Maynard
    Spend decent money on a good (eg Silky) pole saw that will reach 5m easy. They do longer but the disadvantage of going super long is being heavier than it needs to be when shortened down. That's what I'd use for lower limbs anyway, you will save thousands not buying the climbing gear and training. It's a lot quicker and easier to pole saw than climb.
  4. Dan Maynard
    Crikey they are cheap! The one I found was the result of looking for quick update on the rpm meter and I thought it was quite cheap. I could do with one that picks up 240vac motor running for the log splitter now though....
  5. Dan Maynard
    Only other thing is try to start early and finish early.
  6. Dan Maynard
    Bought one of these to measure chainsaw rpm tuning but it measures hours as well. Searon Backlit Digital Tach Hour Meter Tachometer for Small Engine Boat Generator Lawn Mower Motorcycle Motocross ATV Snowmobile UTV : Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. I found there are some where you can't change the battery, you have to decide if that's a good thing because more weatherproof that way.
  7. Dan Maynard
    I've looked an ash recently, it's clearly not well but I can't see any of the symptoms listed for ADB except leaves missing so how do we tell? Is there an updated list of symptoms for bigger trees? It's also been very dry, had a willow the other day which had suddenly died and I'd put that down to drought rather than ADB.
  8. Dan Maynard
    I would say don't over think it, its about the basic saw and felling skills rather than extra tricks or things to know. Make the most of the practice opportunities and listen when going through the starter questions. When I did mine the girls in the office gave me top tip to make sure I had actually re-read the schedule before coming back to do the assessment, that way the questions become quite easy and the whole thing is a lot easier to pass. It'll make sense when you get into it.
  9. Dan Maynard
    You haven't said what type of tree it is, where you are in the country, or put any photos, but I am dubious about the idea that it will double to 80 inches diameter within a few years, that is huge. I would take that claim with a pinch of salt and get someone to look at it who is not quoting to cut it down ie an arboricultural consultant, I imagine the report from them would be beneficial in any future discussions anyway.
  10. Dan Maynard
    That's a shame on a day like this as a pint of cold lager is heavier than a cup of tea. We'll have one for you mate. Cheers.
  11. Dan Maynard
    I have a Posch SpaltAxt table type where the ram pulls down, the return is really quick and most importantly it returns when you let go so you are dealing with logs. Never have to wait for return.
  12. Dan Maynard
    I've been running unleaded in my Spitfire for years without changing the head, although I usually put some additive in. I believe the problem is the water which the ethanol absorbs, can then cause corrosion of fuel tank, carb, fuel lines depending on what material. Aluminium probably not protected so pitting corrosion is a risk.
  13. Dan Maynard
    Fastfix were doing a 10%off all Makita for a couple of days there but managed to resist.
  14. Dan Maynard
    I hired a TW13/75 once, that would block on anything really whether it had leaves or not. Blunt blades, huge anvil gap, just dragged all the small stuff in and bunged up.
  15. Dan Maynard

    Arb truck

    Dan Maynard replied to Brill's topic in Arb-Trucks

    Mine loves the LR but he's never been in a Ranger to compare.
  16. Dan Maynard
    I'm afraid I got a bit stuck at the first sentence because it is factually wrong and sided to the advantage of those selling kiln dried wood. This type of writing isn't going to help clarify the situation, it's the kind of writing that leads to the "ban stoves" conversations.
  17. Dan Maynard
    Crown lift could involve climbing the trees and rigging branches that are over the neighbours, or just stand on the ground with a pole saw, so difficult to say without knowing the spec and of course usual proviso about obstacles and access to get stuff out. It sounds ballpark right though, you've got 10 trees to work on so it's only £160 a tree.
  18. Dan Maynard
    He may be right, ash can be prone to included bark unions but it would be sensible to get a second opinion and quote just to be sure you're in the ball park cost wise.
  19. Dan Maynard
    Haven't touched leylandii for over a decade? (starts looking at easyJet website....)
  20. Dan Maynard
    Has he landed next to the fridge to see if there's a beer in it?
  21. Dan Maynard
    I would be interested in others comments but I'm sure I read that trees in gardens like this are at lowest risk of ash dieback because the fungus lifecycle includes a period in the leaf litter which is usually cleared away with mowing etc. I wouldn't let the fear of dieback cause you to fell them unnecessarily, it might happen but might not. Personally I'd go for remove one and see how you go as well. Your question about selling the wood, it's worth a little bit but not enough to change the job price really. You could go down the FB marketplace route, but you have to balance the money you get against labour moving the wood around.
  22. Dan Maynard
    I'm still on ddrt, if it's a long ascent then HAAS and foot ascender - got to be easier than arms.
  23. Dan Maynard
    I was going to say I had greenteeth on my Carlton and definitely tell the difference when the teeth got a bit blunt. More so on bigger stumps but false economy to keep going on blunt teeth.
  24. Dan Maynard
    Could have put that in LR appreciation too, they do mostly look a bit tatty though.
  25. Dan Maynard
    Hell's teeth, six spare chippers in case of breakdown? I know people say they are unreliable but that is extreme!

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