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I've changed my mind a bit. Of the belt drive types there seems to be two sizes, 250mm wide blades and 150mm. The extra width seems to double the weight of the drum assembly but not really gain much advantage, it will act just as a bigger flywheel. Comparing videos of the two, appears they are mostly limited by engine power. So to put the 460cc engine on the smaller machine? This one seems quite capable, nearly stalling with the way he is feeding it. Instuctions say it has a centrifugal clutch which most of these engines dont? Theres also a bigger one, 1L twin 35hp engine, unsure if the drum assembly is bigger or, the same size as the 15hp machines. The 8" rating might be very optimistic but thats near enough the same power as an st6p Forst. This one, cant find many reviews but its a smaller 97kg machine with a 420cc engine. Engine about 30kg. If the wheels and hoppers total about 25kg the drjm unit would be about 40kg and liftable by a single person, so could work for transport by car. Feider FBT420 Petrol Chipper | eBay UK WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Enjoy range-topping power and productivity and turn your green and woody garden-waste into a valuable mulch that will prove a boon for your... Engines are about £200 so might start with a better supported brand 7hp version and swap engine after.

Treelife looks like they are booked up, but you can go on a waiting list. They do say level 2 handy as a prerequisite HCC are doing level 2 atm, but are closing the course it looks like Level 4 | Tree Life | Training and Consultancy Services | Leicestershire | Online WWW.TREELIFEAC.CO.UK At Level 4 learners can gain a Certificate and a Diploma. This new building block approach to moving up the qualifications ladder in equal steps through levels 2, 4 and onwards allows... Horticultural Correspondence College - ABC Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture WWW.HCCOLLEGE.CO.UK

It looks like the Horticultural Correspondence College do some distance learning. Maybe it's printed books, rather than online, just spend some time on google and find out who's doing what. Horticultural Correspondence College - The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture WWW.HCCOLLEGE.CO.UK Distance Learning and Professional Qualifications - Royal Forestry Society RFS.ORG.UK Find courses that can be studied alongside other commitments or to boost the skills of those already working in the sector.

. . . . and, yet another one . . . Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway arrested in sexual assault inquiry WWW.BBC.CO.UK Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.

Welcome back mate

I thought when I looked into this some time ago, level 4 or 5, can't remember but not important, I was looking at tree life who could do some distant learning but I think you did have to attend a bit.

Off with his head !

Hello all. Another returning member here. I was on as Gimlet previously, active mostly in the hedgelaying section as that's my trade. I left a year or two ago when work (or financially viable work) seemed to be drying up and I was moving on to other things. Things have turned around a little since then, though this terrible wet winter has not helped, so I'm checking back in to stay in touch with the tree and hedge business.

Surely it is treason, aiding an enemy and undermining ones own country. Same for Mandy the gimp.

What’s in it for Andrew to spill the beans? If there are any beans to spill. Theres no way back to any kind of public life. As you say, a slap on the wrist, complete disappearance from public life. Live out the remainder in relative comfort.

I reckon so, there will be no charges related to Epsteins more infamous crimes, no charges to any co-conspirators to the same crimes from what this interview throws up, no rich (US based?) billionaires issued with arrest warrants, 2 plus 2 making 500 and probably wrong. My thought, he will get a slap on the wrist punishment, probably finding that the information passed to Epstein didn't harm anything, a big fine, perhaps his passport confiscated. The criminal charges will be enough to bar him from getting a visa to many countries including the US I think quite conveniently, UK 'house arrest'. (Unlike say, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, welcomed by Trump to the US despite his criminal past including entering the US on false documents)

Hello there! First post on here but seems like the place to go! Currently working within the industry and my boss has said that he would be happy for me to study at work/do an apprenticeship. Now I just have to find one! Does anyone have any suggestions or advice about where to look as there seems to be lots of different choices online. With bills to pay i cannot afford to go back to college but I can certainly spend some time in the evenings/weekends studying. Many thanks!

Whitelands Sawmill | Sawmill Directory SAWMILLERS.CO.UK Based in the heart of the South Downs National Park – Sawmilling & Timber products – Sawmilling Mobile Sawmilling... There are probably others nearer on the web site

Quick enough to complain the other way when it isn't on though!

misconduct in a public office - misconduct in a private office. It's the monkey in us - there's no hope Sir Philip Green, former owner of the BHS retail chain, was central to a major 2016 corporate scandal involving the collapse of the11,000-employee company and a £571 million pension deficit. While no direct criminal fraud charges were filed against him, he was accused of extracting hundreds of millions in dividends while leaving the pension fund severely underfunded.

He'll walk away, just like all the others, mandelson, just like blair, raynor, and every other tentacle of sleaze, corruption, and fraud in the system that reaches far beyond the passing of a few documents and misconduct in a public office. It makes little difference what sections of the public think, or demand, the corrupt system will protect itself at all costs, and it's relatively easy when the rot is so deeply embedded in every part of society worldwide , political,judicial, police, religion. every now and again it throws one of its kind under the bus,just to appease a few, but it will continue, and with even more determination and stealth.

Totally agree. I wouldn’t care if I never heard him mentioned again.

Area might also be a consideration as she’s already concerned at the volume of split wood that’s stacked. Never heard her complain when she’s sitting in front of the wood burner though😂

He needs investigating and dealing with 100% but do we need to know every detail, fed up of hearing about it. Let the police do their thing and let us know once sorted. Headline the other day; 'Andrew gets waitrose delivery to his new house'. Couldn't give a crap tbh. Obviously he still going to buy food from somewhere.

Early on, I considered installing the non-Efi version or down sizing to the Honda 24hp carb or Efi In retrospect that might have been the path of least resistance and stress. Certainly less expensive than buying another chipper though I do not regret doing so. The Kubota powered Evo165 has not missed a beat nor has the very fabric of the machine fallen apart Even recently on Arbtalk FB, yet another Vanguard Efi, this time a TW230, mysteriously used all its oil in under 30 hours seizing the engine without the low oil sensor activating.

English woodlands timber would do this but probably an hour from Basingstoke, depends how far you're willing to travel.

Did they mention it being due for revision soon? I also think there is an ongoing issue with the British Standards where professionals feel the price point is excessive and therefore do not purchase access to them. More of an issue with BS3998, but it's also not a great deal of money if it's the standard you're supposedly working to every day.

Rough night and the has now got it! I fetched the tea on account of wind, she doesn't appreciate it! Light domestic duties and car wash then rugby this aft. Doubt we will get to the pub, cannot taste anything! Halve, Ransom. Did my register on the tablet earlier but it wouldn't post, sorry if it now comes twice!

Just Google it with the file extension you want (".pdf") and you'll find a copy pretty quickly

Morning all. Register attendance has suffered the last few days, not been much spark in the morning here. Making good progress on the site clearance, this last week saw all the felling and winching finished, only two trees left to process on Monday and we're ready to forward the timber to roadside. Then it's just a run round with the heizo to finish. Been an interesting mix of work, always enjoy cutting for the crane processing big trees, much the same engagement as doing windblow, but the ecology side has been rewarding too. Lot of bat features identified to be retained for use elsewhere on site. Starting to feel it physically, glad the monthly physio appointment is due! Have a good one folks.