morten
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Hi, My fliplines are saturated with sap and other gunk. How do I clean the fliplines? I don't dare putting them in my laundry machine since the carabiner and "ergo-grip" adjuster, and steel-core ends would hammer the machine to death. The sap can be removed using methylated spirits but is that safe (I guess it is safer than some of the other suggestions I have read in this forum, such as petrol). -
Looking forward to seeing your baby. If you are looking for distributors/resellers in Scandinavia, let me know.
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My recommendation is that you get a Stihl MS260 or Husqvarna 346 XP. Both are good durable saws. Some claim that the Husqvarna uses less fuel, although I have seen no objective tests to confirm this claim. With regards to sword length, use a 15" sword, which is ample for you. When delimbing and cutting firewood, an 18" sword gets in the way when operating close to the ground.
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Hi Ralph. I am in the same situation as you (a good IT consulting job in the IT business), and I have recently established myself as an independent arborist in Denmark (www.omkap.dk). I would say that the training costs are nothing compared to the costs of the equipment you have to invest in, if you plan to establish your own business. But the rewards are plenty. To gain experience, I initially offered my services at a very low cost to other skilled arborists. Whereas it is not easy to get a job as a relatively unskilled arborist (at least the way the business looks right now), it is a lot easier to gein experience as a contractor - at least in my experience. Congratulations with your new career, be prepared for the hard times ahead, but most importantly: Keep looking at the future
