What happens when the lad has a go: part 2

[bjam1964]

The lad was instructed to cross cut a cedar we had just felled. Armed with my trusty 026 he set about reducing the trunk into rounds. My mistake, I left him to get on with it, bearing in mind he has passed his CS30 and has worked for several tree surgeons before working with us.

 

Take a look at the results - shocking! It was not the saw, I managed to finish the cuts in a straight fashion with the same saw.

 

What does this mean? What is the assessment and pass criteria for CS30? Was the assessor asleep?

 

The lads excuses: he has never cross cut something this big. He has never had to use a wedge to stop the saw being pinched. He didn't want to hit the ground with the saw . . .

[armchairarborist]

hahahaha.. i think i know him:thumbup:

[Frank]

Can he see the funny side of your ribbing???

[RobArb]

haha looks like some new fandangled felling technique...

[Johny Walker]

he,s defanantly trying to say the least ,if you get my drift

[ecolojim]

if going off exactly what was taught on CS30 back when I did it, wedge useage was not covered, and im guessing that was more than the length of the guide bar? also not covered. Fair enough, Common sense would dictate how to finish it off if youd never done it before, but that's very easy to say for someone who is competant and specifically trained in cross cutting larger material

[Beezy]

Just a bit more sawdust for you all to clear up! Haha! LOL

[Samuel]

if going off exactly what was taught on CS30 back when I did it, wedge useage was not covered, and im guessing that was more than the length of the guide bar? also not covered. Fair enough, Common sense would dictate how to finish it off if youd never done it before, but that's very easy to say for someone who is competant and specifically trained in cross cutting larger material

 

was about to say that but in a simplified form, just a quick question what length bar did you have on the 026 and what inch was the wood he was cross cutting?

[ecolojim]

not to say it isnt good for a giggle mind you!

[Tree Man Tom]

I would of lost my rag by now and sent him on his way, and i have a fairbit or patience!