On 14/03/2017 23:18, wrote:
On Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:39:56 +0000, Jim
wrote:

I have a neighbour that I'd like to cut his tree down for him, but have
no garden tools myself once i have spoken to him and got his permission
what tool/tools would be best to hire/buy for the job?

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...psxr3jwxri.jpg
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...pstaiajdgl.jpg
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...pspi5n41xe.jpg

Get a tree surgeon in, you don't have a lot of room there. Don't wish
to appear too rude but if you have to ask what you need it suggests
that you aren't experienced in cutting down trees. It may only be a
small tree but there is still a lot of weight in those branches to do
damage.
First timers may be able to fell such a tree if there is space for it
to fall clear into an open space such as a field and then thin down
the branches but you don't appear to have that space. the limbs will
be safer removed before the trunk and that needs agility a knowledge
of ropes to lower them and an appreciation of how uneven weight
distribution of a branch will affect the way it swings after being
cut.
It doesn't look like the land in the photos is owned by you or your
neighbour, do have public liability insurance ?

There is something strange about your request anyway if you haven't
yet asked his permission, it looks like you have promised to sell
someone some wood for their stove because tarmacing drives has gone
slack.
Apologies if I've been too rude.
G.Harman

Apologies accepted, I do find it a wee bit offensive re the tarmacking dig.
There is nothing underhand going on, it's a pain for him as well as me
and was going to do him a favor (and myself), public liability insurance
you must be joking.
Tree surgeon is a joke i'm not made of money, my plan was to tackle it a
bit at a time, not chop it from the bottom, you are right i know nothing
about this kind of thing which is why i came here, sure if i had the
funds i'd go pro route but that is out of the question.
I do have access to his back garden, and will have 3 car parking spaces
at least to play with so room is not an issue.

Oh and i have not asked his permission yet as i wanted to make sure i
could get it done before i spoke to him, not everyone is out to screw
people, best you don't judge me by your own standards.

Jim