Work 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[SamanthaSunny]

12 hours ago, Will C said:

 

We have a range of sizes depending on the job, as a groundie any thing up to 50cc will do most things (any bigger you are lugging extra weight that’s not needed), the 261 is a nice size that will do felling work as well.

or if you want really light a back handle 201 is good but a little pricey to start but they do punch well above there weight.
Equally don’t be put off by the 200 and 220 battery saws, there great for basic ground work but won’t keep up with a 261 etc when you start a felling 15inch plus stems. bear in mind you won’t have fuel cost which can offset some of the purchase cost but you will want 2 batteries For a full day and that may struggle if you need to ring a stem up at end of the day.
 

if you can afford to Look at the pro saws (of any brand) they will cost you more but last longer giving better value for money longer term -unless budget dictates avoid the 170 & 180 range of stihls, they are throw away homeowner.

 

There are equal husky or echo saws but I don’t know them as we deal with the Stihl dealer but that doesn’t mean they are not worth a look.

 

My Sam will work with all our saws as needed, lighter the better, big saw for big jobs but no need to knacker your self lugging a big saw about when it’s not needed.

Thanks so much for taking the time to help me Will and I really do appreciate it 🙂 I will hold back for a few weeks until I have spent a few days on site and have a look at the chainsaws being used and how they feel to hold. Until I can get my chainsaw ticket I won’t be allowed to use one but hopefully i can get that ticket as soon as they start in January. It’s nice to know your wife can use all the chainsaws and i would love to meet her in the future 😁 I have not seen any new posts from females since I joined Arbtalk. 

[SamanthaSunny]

13 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

It's going to depend on the firm, the people I sub to have quite a few part time groundies who turn up with no power tools. I also climb so bring my own climbing kit and I prefer my own saws which I bring every day sharp and full of fuel.

You don't have saw tickets yet so it's also going to be kind of discretionary as to how much chainsaw work they let you do. There is a lot of dragging and chipping branches, carrying wood and raking to do, some days I do no sawing at all.

I genuinely don’t mind what I’m dragging about because I’m starting from zero knowledge so I can learn from watching and listening to the team. I have decided I won’t take a penny in wages because I’m dead weight at the moment and I’m just grateful to be getting training 🙂 I must try not to ask too many questions 😬 I’m too enthusiastic at the moment so hopefully a day trudging in mud and dragging heavy branches will curb that 😂

Edited December 21, 2020 by SamanthaSunny

[SamanthaSunny]

12 hours ago, Doug Tait said:

I wouldn't worry too much about buying a saw just now Sam, your new boss will have one already!

 

If you're going to spend any money at all, spend it on decent PPE. Priority for me would be a comfy, well fitted helmet with chipper ear protection

Ah it’s a good job you told me about chipper ear protection because I never thought of that 😬 I would ask the people selling them which is best but I think recommendations from people who actually work in them is better. What do you wear Doug x

[SamanthaSunny]

12 hours ago, topchippyles said:

This should have applied to another situation using PPE with a good fitted helmet. No  wonder i have 5 kids 🤣🤣 

It must be difficult Les finding extra small condoms lol 😂 

[SamanthaSunny]

12 hours ago, Mrblue5000 said:

Well done Sam, looking forward to hearing how it goes. Let hubby buy you a silky saw for Christmas, then you can start on Boxing day. Good luck☘️ 

Awwww I’m hinting like mad about being desperate for good PPE Mr Blue but he thinks I’m crazy because I earn good wages. Plus he’s Scottish and tighter than two coats of paint 😂 so I will get a box of chocolates again I guess ☹️

[SamanthaSunny]

1 hour ago, Rough Hewn said:

Yes! This.
Get a silky saw.
Nothing else like one.

 

Thanks Rough 🙂 I am working all the overtime I can get so I can buy everything I may need. It’s quite interesting watching all the videos on chainsaw demonstrations, some of them make wood look like butter 🤪 I think all my wages will end up being spent in Arb lol 😂 

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, SamanthaSunny said:

Thanks Rough 🙂 I am working all the overtime I can get so I can buy everything I may need. It’s quite interesting watching all the videos on chainsaw demonstrations, some of them make wood look like butter 🤪 I think all my wages will end up being spent in Arb lol 😂 

Sam . Its quite satisfying when you have a plume of chip flying up in the air from your saw as you reach over into the far side of a log .  Means you know how to sharpen up . 🙂

[Doug Tait]

2 hours ago, SamanthaSunny said:

Ah it’s a good job you told me about chipper ear protection because I never thought of that 😬 I would ask the people selling them which is best but I think recommendations from people who actually work in them is better. What do you wear Doug x

Got husqvarna ground and climbing helmets at the moment and I like them both but I wouldn't suggest a particular brand is best for you.

 

Try some out, pick one that fits well.

I've had helmets that bobble around constantly and fall off when you bend over, and the muffs don't seal well, it's annoying!

 

You can get the normal spec muffs or chipper spec which are a higher level of protection. In my opinion our ears are fragile (tinnitus :-() so I'd recommend chipper spec, you'll likely be around noisy stuff a lot 

[trigger_andy]

2 hours ago, SamanthaSunny said:

It must be difficult Les finding extra small condoms lol 😂 

 

  

 

 

[SamanthaSunny]

58 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Sam . Its quite satisfying when you have a plume of chip flying up in the air from your saw as you reach over into the far side of a log .  Means you know how to sharpen up . 🙂

I can see why chainsaws are great with trees but what about husbands lol 😂 I’m not afraid of being caught because I can plead insanity 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪