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  1. pete mctree

    The New Offical Mutts of the House thread

    Hunting squirrels
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    How busy are you this year compared to other years?

    I have started covering a much larger area for work out of necessity and demand. I usually like to stay within 30 minutes drive, however that has now increased to an hour each way. I do live in a very rural area and nothing is close.
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    The Official Work Pictures Thread

    Grapple saws are a serious tool to have at your disposal- we hire one in a few times a year and it always makes us good money
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    Tree felling vids

    General rule I go by is that pavement is soft and roads are hard - worked so far…
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    The axe thread

    shorter handles are better in confined spots and a lot easier for single handed use
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    The axe thread

    I buy cheap axes locally for the woods - 5lb head & simply cut the handles down. Staff are too careless to be trusted with anything decent sadly.
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    Songs I Like

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    The Official Work Pictures Thread

    Brought in a nice Teupen spider lift to work on a hazard tree job. Really nice machine with 23m height and approximately 12m outreach I think- the guy who owns it is one of the best operators I have ever seen.
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    The Official Work Pictures Thread

    @CurSedVoyce do you not think a small mulcher would work for you on those sites? We often hire thisGreenClimber in to prep Sites. It’s impressive what it can deal with and is very capable on steep slopes
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    Jed Walters

    😢 a year has passed. Tree work can be cruel
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    Old Timers - Was The Blakes Hitch Pretty Cool When Released?

    I started with 3 strand and a prussic knot. The Blake was a massive upgrade as I moved onto 16strand ropes too.
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    Exercise

    I started exercising again in feb to rehab a rotator cuff injury. It has been a lifestyle change for the better. I have always stretched and eat a good diet, I just needed to get fitter to increase my physical resilience The best thing by far was the discovery of kettlebells - it has taken a...
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    Advice from an 80 year old

    Great bump.
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    The RIP Thread...

    Seen Shane a few times, including an amazing gig in 95 where he played with the Popes and Kirsty McColl. I met my wonderful Mrs at that gig - what a night !
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    Tree felling vids

    The obsession with producing social media content above producing good content. This drives many companies such as this to the fore - a little skill, little experience and a great deal of confidence don’t always end well. I have seen some of there content previously and it is basic at best...
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    What Non Essential Gear Do You Think Is Worth Owning?

    Here you go. https://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/shop/tree-climbing-arborist-equipment/lowering-rigging-equipment/rigging-kits/stein-51-hauler-kit/#:~:text=5%3A1%20Hauler%20Kit%20otherwise,each%20with%20a%2050kN%20rating.
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    What Non Essential Gear Do You Think Is Worth Owning?

    5 to 1 hauling system. Pulling over stems, tensioning lines in general and recovering vehicles the old school way. Cheap, compact and effective
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    What is the MEANING behind your USERNAME here at The Tree House?

    My friend’s daughter could not pronounce my surname when she was a kid and She called me McTree instead.
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    How to politely decline work?

    I agree. It’s not all about price, we sell a service and the approach and language we use helps reinforce this. For example I always meet & greet customers then ask “How can we help you?” which always gets a positive response. It is often the little things that make the difference. Financially...
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    Tree felling vids

    YouTube find
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