New to chainsaw use, can you recommend a trainer?

[Sponge]

Hello everyone.

 

I'm looking for some advice, maybe a recommendation or two, for somewhere to get some proper training in the use of chainsaws. I bought a log burner last year and want to be able to cut my own wood.

 

At the moment I'm using an Aldi Electric chainsaw I received as a gift last Christmas. I've also bought some PPE - trousers, gloves, boots, glasses. There is a chance I'll be buying a real 'saw. Regardless, I feel the need to get some recognised training in their use and maintenance.

 

I'm in Liverpool and a few days of searching the internet (and this forum) I've got a few possible training providers on my list:

 

Myserscough (Seems to be frequently recommended.)

 

Morgan Training Services (The closest? But I don't know anything about them.)

 

Chainsaw Training with Phil Dunford (Mentioned a few times on this forum. But would require being away from home for a week, with associated room & board costs.)

 

There are a few other training providers listed on the LANTRA website, but I'd rather benefit from the experiences of people that have first hand knowledge, than take pot luck like you would when choosing a window fitter from the Yellow Pages.

 

Thanks in advance

Edited February 3, 2015 by Sponge

[treesrus]

i got my training at Llysfasi college between wrexham and Ruthin, may be too far for you to travel, (but not as far as Myerscough), but definitely recommended.

[RichieR]

Where are you based

[Sponge]

Crosby. L23

[RichieR]

The only 2 I can recommend is wallford college Shrewsbury or apex arb training in staffs . Probably a bit too far but they are both really good

[AardvarkTreeServices]

Phil Dunford is a great guy and a very competant trainer. Worth the trek for you out to Clocaenog. There was a lad on the first course I did who was travelling from Birkenhead each day without a problem.

[Hobbsurf]

Just to say "well done for doing it properly".

 

Russ