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  1. Stihlmadd

    Work Photos

    Chaining isn't my preferred method - these were done with through eye bolt connection and are not under tension , the installation is very well done with half swivels installed at each eye bolt then the chains joined to those swivels. asked to perform the same task I would have opted for an...
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    Fire suppression system saved the rare Wollemi pine habitat.

    Wollemi pine, (Wollemia nobilis), rare evergreen tree, a member of the conifer family Araucariaceae and the only member of its genus. Wollemi pinewas found in 1994 growing in a remote canyon in Wollemi National Park, about 200 km (120 miles) northwest of Sydney. This remarkable tree escaped...
  3. Stihlmadd

    Work Photos

    Spotted Gum Maintenance prune . the chains are from a previous companies work about 20 years ago.
  4. Stihlmadd

    Bunya pines and their enormous nuts.

    yah same family Bunya - Araucaria bidwillii, Monkey puzzle - Araucaria araucana
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    Bunya pines and their enormous nuts.

    I don't actually know without looking it up (embarrassing but true) and yes I have had the misfortune of climbing one , an experience I hope never to have to repeat. those leaves cut you up like mini box cutter blades.
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    Bunya pines and their enormous nuts.

    thank you , I have a vested interest after I acquired this beauty at the botanical gardens during a work stint.
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    Bunya pines and their enormous nuts.

  8. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    thank you very much Flex, given the current state of play in the world in might be some time before I am contemplating another trip abroad. but I do appreciate the consideration - the title of fartherest traveled for an Arborfest was cool as was ticking off the owner of NATS with my instructor...
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    Indefatigable

    Key is to keep the ego in check and being mindful that you have to cram that head into the helmet again tomorrow , when you might get your arse handed to you on a platter.. always humbling to get on site only to look at the problem and ask yourself " okay buddy how do we get...
  10. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    Thankyou Paul, I hope I didn't wax too lyrically .. if you would prefer I can shorten it to "I know - it's only rock and roll, but I like it - like it , yes I do".
  11. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    Thankyou Craig, I do still enjoy the takedown , great sense of satisfaction and achievement both within myself and with the team on a good removal. pruning has its own rewards but the satisfaction is of a different kind at least in my mind. Ben
  12. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    Thankyou very much colb, its a niche market apparently not for everyone, I am drawing some inspiration from my tree brother Lawrence and his recent body of work, We see so much beauty up there it would be a shame not to document the journey as Reg said once. (Paraphrase) I could churn out stuff...
  13. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    thank you Steve as always its about the work not the mug :birra:
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    Indefatigable

    ahh rico you flatter and humble me , I can only express my thanks for the encouragement to continue. I dwell often on my throw away comment " Just because we are doing tree work doesn't mean we have to be savages" for We , We lucky few are truely alive .. something so many will never have the...
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    Indefatigable

    I thankyou very much good sir.
  16. Stihlmadd

    Indefatigable

    compilation of work filmed across 2019 that has already been seen on IG but was too scrappy for a full stand alone video. thank you Ben.
  17. Stihlmadd

    climbing slick wood

    Pole gaffs straight up lines man pole gaffs thats what you needed. also a wire core pole belt . approaching on the 45 angle is def one of my tactics if possible on long leaders. like rico said - Eucs are my favourite thing to spike into short of Cocos palms which take a spiking like hot...
  18. Stihlmadd

    Outta Gum

    Thankyou Jomoco good to hear from you.
  19. Stihlmadd

    Outta Gum

    Jeff - I can say with all honesty and with a genuine smile that I have missed your dry wit. what do you recommend for the banishing of a sulphurous smell?
  20. Stihlmadd

    Outta Gum

    @CanadianStan HeY there buddy you just watch that mouth mister or its the dollar in the jar for youse. and heck I included pics minus me actually taking a might dump.......

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