Burke Bar

[Screwdriver]

Like the bar, very handy.

How about making a extension that fits in the end of the box like a two part trolley jack handle.

I shoved a length of rebar in there and used that. I don't know how often I will need such huge leverage and this is an unusual situation where there was such restricted space I couldn't (daren't) really lean on it or risk being impaled on the shrubbery if it suddenly let go. It's certainly a good size lever but while a dedicated extension might be a good idea, next time I might just leave it long.

 

[Turbo]

Another very similar problem "popped up" in an awkward space between my boundary "fence" and the neighbours.

Sycamores don't hang about and in no time at all can become a serious issue.

There was another one taking off right next to a concrete boundary post. Access was limited!

Sycamore Forest 0: Burk Bar United 3.

I cut this down to 56 inches but am beginning to wish I hadn't. I don't have enough weight to trouble either end of this device. It could easily accept a few more feet of leverage. Those Sycamore roots are as tough as old boots and they demand a huge amount of effort if you need to literally rip them out without digging or wiggling. It's great for stabbing into the ground and letting the angled end burrow its way under the target. I'm still thinking about making another dead straight version, next time even sharper!

It made a nice job of removing those saplings but they're not sycamore, looks like ash to me!

 

[Screwdriver]

It made a nice job of removing those saplings but they're not sycamore, looks like ash to me!

Thanks @Turbo, I'll see if I can identify them myself (with an app). I would like to be able to tell the make and model of a tree and be less casual in what I call them!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I use 9" grinders every day of my life as well as 4.5" ones and I would say the 4.5" ones are more likely to cause injuries than the 9" ones. Yes the bigger ones have more potential to do greater damage to the body but due to their size they require two handed operation and personally I think they are safer.

Said that myself a few weeks ago.
People get complacent with small grinders.

Never see people using 9" grinders without guards but regularly see it with 4"

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Never see people using 9" grinders without guards but regularly see it with 4"

Was on a site this week and I witnessed a steel worker being pulled of his job. By the H&S team.

I asked why.
I was told it was the 4th time in 10 days he was seen using a 4.5 grinder with out a guard or correct PPE. So he was pulled.

I was given a talking to for the following 2 reasons.
Hi Viz Did not have company Logo(I just smiled)
My Hard hat was not colour coded for the site.

Agree with the grinder use, about many people ditch the guard on smaller machines.

 

[Memmeddu]

Said that myself a few weeks ago.
People get complacent with small grinders.

Never see people using 9" grinders without guards but regularly see it with 4"

Unfortunately I've seen people using 230mm (9") grinders without guard , expecially in masonry works

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Unfortunately I've seen people using 230mm (9") grinders without guard , expecially in masonry works

Why would you need to with a 9inch.

Don't people know you can rotate the guards.

Favorite weapon for masonary is a 390mm Stihl saw

 

[Screwdriver]

https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/angle-grinder-safety.92071/

https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/the-second-most-dangerous-tool-in-the-shop.90294/

 

[Memmeddu]

Why would you need to with a 9inch.

Don't people know you can rotate the guards.

Favorite weapon for masonary is a 390mm Stihl saw

Here Stihl TS 400 are mostly used in road job sites or in welding repair were they can't do using a cutting torch

 

[Screwdriver]

Please keep this thread on topic or I will kill it.

 

[MattF]

Please keep this thread on topic or I will kill it.

Just ask one of the mods to move those posts to a separate topic, if they bother you. That petulant child attitude isn't necessary.