MarshallArb

Doesn't make it the right solution though, it is the solution you have adapted to:001_smile:

well i would argue that you cant be an effective/good climber without experiencing the workings from the ground.

a good climber that understands the groundsmans job through having done it will make the overall job run smoother.

clearly the way to learn the ropes is on the ground as if you make a balls up it is potentialy less dangerous than 50ft up!

A groundie job is a rubbish job though, paid pittance and worked like a dog:laugh1:

everyone's gotta start somewhere

So basically if you are not happy in your low paid job, get another couple of low paid jobs to pay your bills.

Is that solving the problem or just magnifying it:confused1:

realisticaly that may be all he can do without throwing away his apprenticeship!

what else should he do?

im a great believer in having some time off but in this economic climate living costs outway the luxury of time off wouldnt you say?

was kinda anoyed at some of the coments about the younger generation but to be honest i have to agree. most of my generation are idle and incompetent. especialy the younger ones.

but i put this down to the schooling nowadays when you go through school it is channeling you to go to uni (even if your not academicaly capable). there is no work ethic (i was always taught to pay my way) but at school they always are like take a loan out pay it off later. iff not leave school sign on.

youngsters are taught this in built dependancy on the nanny state to give them everything on a plate.

at 19 ive been working for about 3years full time (tree surgery then laterly forestry) but before that i always did odd jobs starting off doin grass cutting for 3quid for the next door neighbour. thanks to this i now have a reasonable customer base that i do work for self employed on top of my regular job.

not looking for praise but it is do-able there are those younger ones out there that work all the hours god sends. although i admit that they are few and far between.

sorry for the rant but i think it is the modern schooling and molecodeling that is to blame for so many spinless youths not the youngsters them selves.

never realised there was a internal arbtalk search function

usefull!

will use a lot in future!

Have you read through all 4 threads i just linked?

oops sorry just realised they were links

can tell its late on a friday

doh:confused1:

many thanks:thumbup:

moisture content very low here, she's gone to bed and i aint gonna get me leg over.

 

Well what do you expect starting a thread like this on a friday night:lol:

good one made me chuckle!

Tried the search button?

yeah tried that but was more looking for one that people have specificaly tried on firewood.

doesent seem to be one designed specificaly for wood so wondered if anyone out there uses one and could recomend a specific model etc.

dont want to waste money pointlessly buying one that wont work or do what i want.

anyone know of a good moisture meter

make, price, usability etc.

thanks all

saw got new hd air filter on well worth it!

got a new high flow rate oil pump fitted on paper it only gives 25% more output but realy makes all the difference much better.

just to note sent stihl a realy annoyed email they reimbursed the money i had spent on the parts and had them fitted by my local dealer and gave me a new chain to compensate me for the inconvenience.

always worth complaining!

12k will get you a nice tractor. Wouldn't get a MF390. Fendt are nice theres a little tiny one round here that i want a go in. For that money i'd get a Valmet 8000 series. 8050 or 8100 for that sort of money. Big cabs good ground clearance. Around 120hp so can but a reasonablely sized chipper/mulcher on it. Auto difflock is a nice feature on them too.

 

Due to the increase for firewood they're somewhat after.

well said!

brilliant forestry tractors!

i find haix tibbet forrest are brilliant but they are better suited for groundsmen they are a bit cumbersome for climbing my mate has got some of the arbortec ones at apf and is well chuffed with them but not sure how hard wearing theyl be.

ive found them good reliability but i only use them to back up what i suspected.

i should also point out ive only done them from leaf samples not bark etc.

more a question for the manufacturers (they are very helpful give them a ring 01904 462600).

how to use:

Using the test

Do you mean a big pipe like this?

 

Loads of info on arboristsite. Its very technical and the pipes are built by hand to suit the porting work on the saw.

yeah somthing like that is what i saw at apf.

but it curled up and around the side of the side plate so that fumes were chucked out the back near the rear handle.

will have a look on arborist site.

ive found the people with the know how to build them (mainly for motorbikes) but am strugling to work out dimensions.

there is a bit of info out there to work it out on the dimensions from:

BMEP, exhaust port dimensions, angle, port open angles on crank, bore, stroke...................etc

but its a bit beyond my GCSE Maths and Physics.

thanks guys all been great help

parts on order

will inform of improvement!

cheers mate going to do the muffler mod.

anyone know anyone here in uk that does tuned pipes

I ran a tuned pipe on my modified Partner 5000 plus and seen another 30% faster cut times compared to muffler.

 

Guys in USA and Canada get $200-$250 for good ones.

 

Is he talking just a muffler or tuned pipe?

 

If just a 346 non-cat muffler that is a easy one.

am going to do a muffler mod to start with but what i saw at the apf was a tuned pipe and realy want more info on where i can get a tuned pipe from.

i have an old husqvana 346xp and im wondering if there is anyone out there with the know how to make a tuned exhast expansion chamber.

saw a lad at the apf running one on a 357xp

i dont use the saw anymore realy and just wanted to have a play arround

any hotsaw info will be gratefully recieved

i know generaly people modify the bigger saws but this is the only one i dont use daily anymore. cos im assuming any mods will probably invalidate its health and safety compliance.

a lot more in depth info available here

 

Removable boot and tyre studs stop the sliding - 1/29/2010 - Farmers Weekly

 

how do we order/contact info?

appologies people prices on here arnt right as its an old review

a lot more in depth info available here

Removable boot and tyre studs stop the sliding - 1/29/2010 - Farmers Weekly

how do we order/contact info?

if anyone out there is reading these posts and thinking where i work aint safe then change jobs.

i did and it was the best decision i ever made.

not all employers are idiots

i moved to a job for less money where you can do everything the safe way and if you dont you get a telling off. thats the way it should be. its worth a lot more than money to be able to enjoy your job and not thinking when the next accident will be.

Buy Tractor, Expand Bussiness and work work work

husqvana 346xp 15'' bar

husqvana 357xp 18'' bar

i have both they are great saws especialy for forestry

check out fr jones for prices i normaly find there cheapest

nearly forgot try sizes see which you want then get a student to buy it for you cos sudents get 10%off at halfords. quids in!

all boardman bikes are amazing value

i have a comp hard tail its amazing

my bro has a pro hard tail its awsome

dont like the full sussers tho dont feel right to me, thats just a personal thing tho. they are great spec. if i were to buy a full susser it would be a lappiere or a trek but these are much more expensive. they just ride better for me (mebe cos im quite tall, not sure).

what mountain bike magazine rate them all very well

hope that helps