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Hello everyone, I am after some insight on other peoples experience regarding how they have progressed within the industry. A little about myself. I am coming up to 13 years as a tree surgeon, working at least 10 of those years as a lead climber. Somewhat varied work ranging from pruning council/street trees within central London for many years, to working as a self employed lead climber/team leader around west London/Buckinghamshire area, completing large scale jobs/projects. The last few years have been a mixture of self employed climbing for various companies a few days a week, with the other days working for my business with my truck, chipper and tools. Recently I have started to question if this is something i want to continue. For a couple of reasons; 1. I am really starting to feel the toll on my body. I'm only 32 but am aware if i keep working the way I do, I wont be able to physically keep doing the job in a few years to come. 2. Potentially looking to move more into central London , so would not look forward to figuring out the logistics of running a tree surgery firm considering how stressful i already find it on the outskirts in what i consider a more spacious/work friendly area. 3. I have recently started to feel like the work i currently do doesn't leave me fulfilled. I.e. working as a self employed climber seemed that companies would only get me in for large scale takedowns (on trees that most of the time i was personally conflicted as to the reasons they would be coming down) or pile on the amount of work needed to be completed in a day. Basically i've felt like a bit a wrecking ball, just coming in and smashing out work with no pride for my work. Does anyone have experience with moving away from climbing full time that also doesn't follow down the path of starting a tree surgery business? I am happy to go back and study, maybe just a little bit lost where to start and what the end goal would be. I have been self employed for a while now and I'm not sure if it suits me to be honest. For myself i feel like the only benefit is that I don't have restrictions for how much holiday i can take. Realistically i am trying to put things in place before we move to central London. In an ideal world i think i would love to climb 2/3 days per week and spend the other days in a less physical capacity within the industry. I know this isn't an ideal world. Again i just seem overwhelmed and lost as this type of work is all i've known. Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. or if you have any more questions or need more info from me Thanks

Alright all. I'm pretty new to carving, over the past few years I've done a handful of pieces mainly just because I like doing it. I've never really tried to sell my work but I would like to start. I've not invested loads of money in it, still just playing with a stock bar and die grinder with a couple of different burrs but it'd be nice to recover some of my fuel costs if poss. My question is, those of you who do sell your work, how and where do you do it? Is it better to carve up things in advance on the hope people might buy them or do you mainly get commissions? I've stuck on some photos to give you an idea of where I'm at with it. Thanks in advance. WhatsApp Vidéo 2025-09-01 à 13.29.23_6efc7c2a.mp4

Generally its re-mounting a new tyre. I can break the beads by getting all the air out then jumping on the tyre. Agreed I use lots of fairy liquid and push the tyre into the centre and any old compressor seems fine. A ratchet strap can also help temporarily force the rims to seat while you put air in.

Yes. 3/8" is the pitch wheras the 0.050 and 0.043 are the gauge. The width of the rail on the chainsaw bar will determine the gauge of the chain and the pitch needs to be the same as the nose and the drive sprocket. Chain, guide bar and sprocket identification - Chainsawbars WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK Identifying a chain, guide bar and sprocket on a chainsaw can be tricky. Use our guide to easily take you through how to...

Dunno, he’s dead now so cannot ask. I know he said getting the footings right was the biggest challenge, as if they’re too big (sloppy digger work) it costs a fortune in extra concrete.

How are you all getting these slabs to dry flat? I don't even bother slabbing now because anything that has the pith in turns into an Escher painting after a few months on the stack.

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Hi Dan It does make a difference, that's why we asked. We are trying to only post on a Friday, with whatever we are promoting on our socials and emails. I do notice that when we update the classifieds, they all pop up in the unread posts. As these run out after 2 weeks, I've started to try to spread them out so it's not too much at once. I can't control this as it's an Arbtalk thing. Pricing-wise, we should always be cheaper as we are only there to move on end-of-line products or out-of-packaging products. We will have a think and discussion on how to be more engaging in our content - any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you for your feedback, it is valuable to us as it should be for any business.

I would think the oil bath air filter would be a no no due to you needing to use the grinder on slopes etc. Have a look at the Chinese Honda copies for a replacement (Lifan etc). About half the price, electric start versions available. Obviously check crankshaft length/diameter before ordering. The foam sleeve that goes over the paper air filter element is an important part of the set up if working in dusty environment. It needs to be dipped in clean oil and squeezed out at regular intervals after washing out in petrol to catch any dust etc. before reaching the paper filter.

Morning all, The autumn hedgefest of regulars continues. Bread and butter.

Related guidance (FYI): Arboricultural Association - Technical Guide 4: Use of Mobile Cranes in Tree Work WWW.TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members...

Rudi Guiliani involved in bad car crash. Rear ended after he helped a damsel in distress in a abusive relationship.

Weird, I would rather go with Carmen Electra on my bog roll TBH. Enjoy your time on the toilet staring at Keir if thats what floats your boat mate.

I was just wondering if anyone had used it who knows it might be ok

What’s the chain speed Steve? Is there a chain shot/safety zone issue or can it be used within sensible distances of 3rd parties?

thanks for the feedback gonna go ahead with procomms

How fckin big was this chicken! Reminds me of the scene in Young guns where they were all off their tits getting high.

Had another look, these show in stock but always best to phone first. 15 quid cheaper than mine, too! Makita UC029GZ02 40V Max XGT Cordless Brushless 150mm Pruning Saw In Makpac Carry Case | Dvs Power Tools DVSPOWERTOOLS.CO.UK Automatic chain lubrication eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh... Maintence day for my other kit, have a few files started but this came with a nice looking file guide, and I've never used one so gave it a try. File is shite, wouldnt cut toffee. A worn Pferd file is massively better than this (Gustharts sell them). Handle, a bit smalll, not very ergonomic. Without heating the file tang I'm not sure how your supposed to fit it as it wouldnt go in very far. The guide, works like it should, but guides are shite and annoying to use. Luckily I dont need them although my right hand, for left hand cutters, needs practise.

I suspect right to left: Road. Kerb. Garden.

Not just chickens. Arb chickens. Seen here sorting out two bags of rakings. IMG_5870.MOV

Fungus appeared this year on twin stem sycamore tree. Growing out of top of old cut wound. Given left hand stem on picture is leaning at appropriate 20 degrees at base is this a problem it terms of the tree becoming unsafe. Tree is approximately 25m tall.