Ledburyjosh
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South London climber early Oct
Ledburyjosh replied to Parker Tree Care LTD's topic in Rigging and roping
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Well that's the kick required for me to check mine...
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I really don't get this viewpoint on it. It has ample throttle control. Not once have I ever ripped through a hinge due to it being all or nothing.
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The 500i is great. I would say its durable to its been out for a while now with no major repeating issues. It can runs bars nicely up to 30" with skip chains. So really versatile with what you can with it. And light to. For me its superceded the need for a 661 for the majority of UK trees.
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Very little is required. You could open the plastics up and blow any saw dust out that been collecting...
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Any idea on the species of this Fir?
Ledburyjosh replied to Ledburyjosh's topic in Tree Identification pictures
With my ident book I've narrowed it down to Caucasian fir Abies nordmanniana or Pacific silver fir Abies amabilis As both have most of the needle on top of the branch growing forwards.. -
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I didn't know there were many others doing it. I seen a place called Bellebrook arb that also ports saws. This is the first I've had done so I have no comparison. All I can say is it impressive. I also have a ms201 back handle booked in which I use for forestry snedding due to the weight of it. And of the back of receiving my 460 back I have also booked in my 500i.
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I'm going to assume it's a CA notification given its on a conifer.. The important date is the date the LA acknowledged receipt of your notification for works. Then they have 6 weeks to either do nothing, TPO it or tell you they aren't going to TPO it (rare). So double check correspondence from them acknowledging receipt of your notification, and then assuming 6 weeks have passed from that date and you've not heard then you can carry on. It's not bad thing to check online or drop an email/call to confirm particularly if the tree may actually merit a TPO, to be sure you've not missed any updates etc.
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Conservation area? TPO? Or no statutory protection? The answer will differ depending on which of these it is.
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Quick review of @Crocky porting. he done a ms460 for me. Its very impressive the difference its made. The 15 year old saw now holds its own (maybe better...) against the new saws like the 500i. The torque seems to be massively improved it just keeps cutting. So top work thanks. If anyone is after some porting get in touch with him.
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LOLER eh... not fussed with it for this. I'm confident it won't break.. famous last words. It's a Winch rated for 800kg, mounted to a 8mm piece of steel, with the recommended strength Bolts at the correct orientation, held to the tree with 5T rated ratchets. All angles of the rope entry etc will be correct. There isn't much of that combination which is left to guessing.. Expect the steel I've not worked out the exact force it would hold based on the volume of steel. I just thought that'll be strong enough. I will do a few tests for my self nothing more than actually lifting 500kg a few times and then checking the device over.
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Progress of another DIY winch/bollard. Based on a Harken 40st. 8mm s275 back plate. Fairleads yet to be added. And it will have a frame on the rear made of 30x30x6mm angle which will bolted to it. To cut it in the tree or to add some blocks to help prevent damage to the tree. This size is rated for 800kg. Although the complete system, ropes/pulled etc, I'll be setting it up on will be a 500kg (590kg to be precise) WLL with a 5:1 safety ratio.
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1/4 is much better on this saw. 10" bar length to me makes sense and works for the saws intended use.
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On the newer models -2022 for this one. Is there noticeable gains to be had with advancing the timing along with an exhaust mod? And if so how many degrees is a good starting point? Thanks
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No worries. For daily large dismantles the 151 and 2511 would surely not be the ones either? I had assumed this was a light purpose saw. Edited: I see this has been mentioned already..
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So I've tried both parts. They both fit the inside mounts. I only use the inside. But I believe only the 064 bumper spike fits on the outside so if you want to run double spikes you'll need the 064 set
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Chainsawbars as said. I have a panther one from there. Seems good. I also used their chains, didn't seem good. So on my 2500 I have a panther bar and stihl chain. No complaints on that combo
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I would suggest the echo 2500- the battery one. I think it's the one of the best bits of kit I've ever bought. It cuts quick and can handle the whole bar in and keep cutting. Light, easy to start, quiet, amazing ergonomics. A harness clip that puts huskys to shame. I have it with 2 batteries and that's always been OK. It has a fast charger anyway if you have access to a plug. On the back of having a go on mine 4 others have now bought one. It does impress The lack of having to pull start is the top Trump for me on all climbing saws now, but particularly ones such as this used for pruning. No faffing trying to start a saw which has cooled down whilst you've been moving around and you only realise it needs choke after the 3rd pull in an awkward position...
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Restarting this thread with the thought of advancing the timing on a 2022 ms201 mtronic. Along with opening the muffler up is there a benefit to advancing the timing and if so how many degrees is a good starting point? I'm opening the muffler up in its original hole more rather than drilling a hole in the side. (Not yet finished) I assume the m tronic will require a reset once finished Thanks
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And is that what is paid to the cutters or charged to the customer?
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Not needed for this job. They're after 1-200 ton a year to feed the estate boiler
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@IronMike I never followed this up with your self. I'm all sorted now thanks.
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Hi, What are companies charging out cutters for forestry work at? The scenario is an estate with a plantation being felled for their biomass. Our job is to fell and sned what they ask, using our kit etc so brought in as a contractor. I've predominately an Arb background and would say for that £250 per man seems a normalish starting point for that. Is that the same for Forestry or more/less? Ta
