Andy Dingley wrote:

On 12 Apr 2005 08:15:48 GMT, wrote:


Thus all we needed to
do was rope the trees to ensire they fell the way we wanted


This is very difficult to do. There's a significant risk of them
"kicking". Instead of your rope pulling them to the left, the base
goes out to the right instead. This is especially the case for skinny
trees like Leylandii being cut halfway up.

IU wasn;t thgiunking about cutting them half way up.



Using a chainsaw while half way up a tree is a *very* skilled/dangerous
occupation


It's just not possible for mere mortals. Doing it safely needs a
top-handle saw, and you're not even allowed to buy / hire a top-handle
unless you have a current ticket.


Well it doesn't REQUIRE one. But I agree, taking a chainsaw up high
without safety gear is not something anyomne should undertake lightly.

Like driving 2 cars length behind someone on the M25 at 85mph, in
pouring rain, its bound to end in tears one day.

wrote in message
news

These are Leylandii. Unless you're doing it the easy way, from a
cherry picker, then just climbing there is itself hard going.

Well I may creak a bit but it's exhilarating rather than hard ;-).

Yes, when you get to the creaky stage you can take your time. One year to
drop a leylandi doesn't seem excessive - as long as you last out.

Mary

"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
.. .
Using a chainsaw while half way up a tree is a *very* skilled/dangerous
occupation

Agreed


Doing it safely needs a
top-handle saw, and you're not even allowed to buy / hire a top-handle
unless you have a current ticket.

Uhhh - what sort of ticket should I have ? (for the one currently residing
in my toolshed)