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Hey folks, just wondering if there were/are any arb shows up and coming this summer? I know i missed a big one in mid june. Ive never actually been to one before and i figure it would be good to talk to a few pros who have done their time so to speak! Im hoping to get to the yorkshire show to speak to the AA and try join up, funds depending! cheers Ben
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Well i know some one that has just passed the b+e test so i know what is required in the actuall assesment. Just need to find me a vehicle and trailer to get some practice in! at the moment the only car with a towbar in the house is a citroen C3 however i may be able to get a disco 2 and cattle trailer if i wear a short skirt and fishnets Ben
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my latest ones for my sisters birthday today, quite impressed with it! Ben
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my thinking exactly rob. ive already experience in towing and reversing and id like to consider my self ok at it. Ive got a landy (series 3) but at the moment its in the project stage, nearly done though! just re-routed the brake lines, rebuilt the swivels, steering, relay and ball joints. now just tidying it up! Ben
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Im no longer at bishop burton, course finished 3 weeks ago. but im only in selby, so not to far away. training for cs31 through andrew morton is nigh on 500 gold pieces i paid less than that for cs30 and 31 combined! Ben
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Hey guys and gals thanks for your replys so far! most helpful Im currently looking into b+e courses - tockwith traning wants 700+vat although i have spotted a course for £105 that is made for people with previous experience with trailers (Which i have) just awaiting replys to the emails i sent now! Ben
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awesome thanks for that ill get in touch with andrew morton then! i will need a bit of practice as its been a while since ive felled anything but ive all the work books still. Ben
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well ive cs30, but failed on cs31 with accuracy of my felling cuts, ie the hinge wasnt quite parallel. ive have my own saw and kit at the moment Ben
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Hey folks I have about 500 quid for training tickets to get me into a job, so my question is what should i go for first to be able to get me a job? 1) b+e - car and trailer 2) C1 - 7.5tonne 3) C - up to 32tonne rigid (not sure on cost) 4) cs31 - small felling 5) ariel rescue, - not looked at costs or pre-requesites yet. 6) chippers 7) stump grinders etc at the moment its all the money i have got untill i can get some form of job to pay for more... thanks Ben
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I believe ill be working there (as a litter picker granted! but free entry + 1 and 10/hr = ) should be good if i get in! Ben
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Yep all sound advice, thanks! Ive only got a clarke beginners thingy, very basic, 4 speeds, but perfectly good to get started on! and ive only got 3 tools due to lack of money at the moment, One gouge, spear point and radius tool (i forget the name) They're the ones that came with the lathe, dont really hold a good edge for long but they seem to work ok for me at the moment, though i do feel im getting to the limits of the tools/lathe ive got at the moment. oh yeah, ive got some wax balsam bees wax that ive used on a few of the mushrooms, the tealight holder has clear varnish soaked in a cloth then rubbed onto it with the lathe at high speed. Ben
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Few more Few more on facegeek Facefail link Ben
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Hey guys and gals Id been after a woodturning lathe for a while, for christmas i got a basic one just for me to get the feel of things and learn the basics, (after a brief arguement with Clarke!) Here are a few things ive made over the past few months, I didnt actually get to use the lathe untill end of march due to dissertation and uni work But here we go! Ive made nearly all the mushrooms you can see here, just a bit of fun really gets me familier with the basics! And one of a few tealight holders i made today just to see if i could thought id share with you all, tips, hints etc welcome Ben
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Sorry for the double post! Ordinarily id do that, and im willing to do that, but ive enough money to travel to work a few times and then im out full stop. Im applying for all jobs going, even if its a mcjob, once i get a few weeks in there, or a cash in hand job ill offer myself for that thanks Ben
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I hadnt actually, its something for me to look into. Askham bryan do a course: Askham Bryan College - Our Courses Ill see how things go, need to make the summer now Ben
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Same dude, its just one of those things i swore id never do! if you see my meaning, no offence intended! Ben
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Hey folks As a side line to my thread in employment i thought id start this to know what i need or should expect from working... Im fresh out of university, Bishop Burton (Environmental Conservation Bsc) Im willing to work for peanuts just to get my foot in the door. Anyways, just wondering what i can expect from an employer? Ie going halves on training courses if i work for them for an amount of time, requirements/minimum tickets for me to start work with some one etc etc Also ive heard the job center may train me up with the tickets required to start work, just wondered if anyone else had heard this? IM not a fan of going on the dole, but at the moment its my only choice Ben
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If only you were closer, im sure id be willing to commit to thatto get started somewhere! Ben
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Now permentantly based in Selby, Really short on money so ill do pretty much anything. If i could afford to get to burley id be there woodpicker! Ben
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Its what im aiming for! IT was good doing marquees and standing on the ridge looking about, but i can imagine this to be far better! Ben
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you have one cool gran! I wasnt aware that you could unless you had the basic knowledge of chainsaw use. Having said that you can use them on private land with no licence. (from what im aware!) Basically ill work for peanuts, cash in hand (not that anyone would do such a thing ) or anything. Ben
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Justrealised i made a boo boo. i dont have cs31 due to accuracy of felling cuts. However i was told that i can fell with supervision from some one with the ticket. Ben
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I do have transport yes, however at the moment Burley in wharfdale is a bit far, (circa 100 mile round trip) especially in a car that is rather fond of petrol! however this may be changing soon so ill be in touch for definate! --------------------- Environmental Conservation, Bsc Hons Bishop Burton College Something like what is in the link, its changed slightly in the 3 years ive been doing it. Im going to be trying to get in touch with marcus tapperel, who does the work on our local scout campsite. Ben
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Hey folks, just out of Bishop Burton College, and loooking to get started on my dream! I only have cs30 and 31 at the moment due to lack of funds, Just looking for experience and to build up my stamina. So labourer, van driver, carrier, tea maker anything that involves me watching/doing anything to do with tree surgery, maintenance etc. I have my own saw and ppe. Looking for some form of 'sponsorship' or some one to go halves on with training costs if i work for them for a bit (or some such arrangement!) basically anything. I live in Selby, i do have a landrover im willing to use for work purposes (when ive finished building it!) figured it was worth a shot here to get things started! Ben
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Well dissertation was handed in about 2 months ago now. From what ive heard if im lucky ill be on a 2:1 but im pretty well sorted on a 2:2. cheers for the help guys and gals. just need a job now! anybody.... Ben
