Andy Collins

Love the history lesson there Silky it was a pleasure to have worked with and met you, even if only for one day. It's been good to see how things have developed on this thread, I hope if it acts as an incentive to at least one person, it's done some good. So many these days want it handed on a plate, for others to find them the work, tie their laces and so on. I'm sure you'll make it back up North, get plenty of work, and see you grandchildren grow up. Why, because you want to. Good luck

A bit of a light breeze today, fluffy little White clouds floating lazily across a blue sky. Doves cooing gently in the trees, an a wee hedgehog snuffling about under the hedge looking for his last meals before winter. Shades on as the glare from the autumnal low sun is just blinding, mustn't grizzle though.

Well, tried out the quiver idea today, resounding success!!! Tried it on the left as shown in the picture, not quite right, changed to right side, slightly further round to the back, perfect Problem solved, loppers where I wanted them, every time, and didn't get in the way on steps ladders on in the top of the hedge. Well chuffed:biggrin:

Why can you not earn money in the mean time to pay for your courses? Even if it's dragging and raking this will stand you in good stead for the future in this job, and you will learn more about the real world of tree work from actually being on site, than in a classroom. So the two should compliment one another nicely.

All of the companies I have subbed to over the years have paid for any additional courses required as and when, even when I've offered to pay for it, and they also paid the day rate on the training days. All training for employees is 100% the responsibility of the employer, and for any employer to try to wheedle his way out of paying would flag him up as the type that probably would forget to pay your wages, deduct your tax and NI, and welch on other responsibilities. These people do exist.

Do they not get that burning indigestion?

We had a 2100CD about 15-16 years ago. Reckon itd be a good mill saw.

HRG, first off, no offence taken here. I'm just a humble cutter, I've been doing it a while, I have just bought a couple of cans to try it out. I think it's very expensive, but I've put aside my prejudice of this to give it a shot. That's me as a worker in the industry. I am also moderator of this forum, as such i am responsible to assist in the smooth running of Arbtalk. this forum is financed to a certain extent by funds from advertisers, Aspen are an advertiser. This forum is owned by a friend of mine, a lifelong friend, not someone hidden away in the Internet, but a real person. I look out for my friends business. Saying that, if there is a proven issue with a product, then it needs addressing, but there are procedures for this, how would you feel if you business was slated across the Internet, not too happy I'd guess. Aspen is someones business, not a multi-national business, but a small business producing and selling a product to quite a niche Market, a bit like ourselves I suppose. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I don't doubt that SE have stopped using Aspen, I doubt the reasoning behind it. It is also hearsay that can damage the reputation of a product such as Aspen, hearsay that is not at this moment backed by any factual support whatsoever.

Though I'm cynical about the worth of the Apsen at the moment, cost wise, I have no doubts as to the health benefits. I fail to see that it is worse for your health than pump fuel mixed with two stroke oil. I also fail to believe it could give you more cases of headaches and dizziness. I do believe that some will look for any excuse to avoid buying it (I've thought of most of them!!). I think a large company will look to save money wherever it can, and several gangs going out and using a couple of cans a day is expensive. FTR I never had headaches from using pump fuel, and I don't expect that to change with Aspen.

sorry for the delay, had to switch over to the proper computer, for the picture. cheers Rebel nice one:thumbup1:

You've Sussed it!!

Ahaaaa a quiver hold that thought!!!!

I don't like pukka hedges to look like a rats chewed over it.

Right ideas on a postcard. I want/need the carrying device to hold the sharp cutty bit away from me, pointing down, handles up. I want this to be practical for working off steps, clambering in a conny hedge, or working around a garden full of shrubs. I'm thinking of something along the similar style of a drill holster for the angle maybe? Or something that works with a Sawpod mounted on the leg? Or an over the shoulder holster, mounted on the back? Once I have the idea I can mock it up in canvas or something and try it. Just no good at designing stuff. Micks idea is pretty original, I like it, but I want the cutters covered.

I'm guessing you're right Ted

I could, but there are times I prefer loppers for pruning. Sharp loppers give the best cut of all, and quicker. I hate the idea of Putting them down, picking them up all the time.

Sunny and blues skies here, dusky maidens frollicking about in skimpy clothing... It's like heaven, it really is

Maybe or maybe I could just pack a shotgun to "encourage" prompt payment

Some elm, oak, and Robinia at the moment. I have a local turner who will have them, but I wondered on whether there is an accepted way of pricing so he is getting a fair price, and myself too.

Im thinking along the lines of a secateur holster, but obviously larger. It's really because when I'm cutting a hedge (usually done by someone else!) there are always bits that are too thick to cut with the hedge cutters. I have always hung the loppers on the ladder, or laid them in the top of the hedge where I'm working, but it'd be so easy to leave them up there, or theyre never in reach when needed. Thinking a holster would make it a kittle easier...maybe....

Very very nice piece of furniture, love it

Is there a way of pricing up burrs to sell them on? So much per cm/inch? Or it more of a case of get what you can for them?

Good to see you about still Predator

Chipper tech would be a good one, bang on central for many people, chipper hire and saws lawnmowers, strimmers etc, deals with all kinds of people, farmers, arborists, woodsmen, gardeners etc. Tick Tock, Tick Tock.