ChrisG

Put it in writing that if payment is not received in the next 48hrs, late payment charges will apply at 15% of the amount owed for every week they are late. I've had to do this twice and both times it worked!!

30,31,32,38,39, chipper ticket. License with B&E. Own saws, ppe, climbing kit etc. Drop me a pm if you have owt going

Have a look out for rec climbs on here and you wont go wrong with the Tree Climbers Companion book. Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as possible and GET FIT

Myerscough will sort you out Alan. Prices work out cheaper the more people you have. Ask to speak to Andy, Dennis or James ;-)

Funny! Just starting up and don't want to shell out a fortune on kit, so was just asking opinions on using the saws I already have. I use a top handle for most of my cutting (apart from big stuff obviously). I just find them easy to handle in a tree and on the ground.

Thanks Woodcrafter Dervishcarving, yeah the 201T is a Stihl top handle saw.

Looking forward, will these saws be upto doing carvings? MS260 and 201T? Can anyone recommend saws they use, hints or tips as to what bars I could use on the above etc? Only looking at mushrooms/basic stuff until I can pick up the skills. Any help appreciated (new to the art)

Thanks for the help everyone, Useful stuff :-) Rooster, thanks for the info, but Canada is a bit far for me.

I am looking to have a go at carving some mushrooms and learn the basics. Can anybody help? Courses, demos, workshops etc. Will provide free labour in exchange for passed down knowledge. Any help appreciated, I am based in Warrington but will travel. Thanks in advance, Chris

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachments/general-chat/3058d1206469902-blue-book-tpo-guide-good-practice-tree-preservation-orders-guide-law-good-practice-blue-book-2005.pdf Clicky linky.

Welcome to the forum Fairy and don't be put off by those who are very quick to judge. The basic tree survey course run by the Arb Association would be a good place to start. I have done a few courses over the years and that one will cover all the bases you need working in LA. If its mainly TPO's and planning related stuff you deal with, get your head into the blue book, BS5837 and BS3998. I work in LA and am still learning all the time, every situation you come across is different and can be a bit daunting at first, but there's only one way to learn, get stuck in and don't be put off by previous comments. Hope this helps a bit

Forgot to mention, Previously had PTS but it expired, so need to get a sponsor if that helps?

CS 30,31,32,38,39, Chipper ticket, PA1&6. Cat B&E license, own kit, ppe, saws. Based in Cheshire Give us a shout with details.

2 days, with van, chipper, saws etc. Also wasted 20quid of my own money on fuel to travel there and back. Funny reply though

To flip things round a bit, Over the years I've had employers (not naming names on here), not give clear instructions on jobs, locations,, kit needed etc. You turn up to a job at last minute as a subby, then they have the cheek to make it out it's your fault you didn't know what's going on, becasue as a subby, lets face it, some think you are theirs to talk to how they like and expect you turn up with a full forestry set up, be hammered on hours and to know exactly what they want from you. I'm not saying we should expect ti turn up and have written instructions on what needs doing and when, but sometimes the employer is as guilty for expecting subbys to be at their beckon call regardless of the circumstances. I cancelled a job a few months ago to subby for soemone who was desperate, turned up on the day to have the old, oh, the jobs off, did nobody call you to let you know? Oh, sorry sbout that, well there go's 250 quid from my earnings then, cheers! I suppose what I'm saying is communiction only works when it's both ways, just my 2 peneth (had to stick an emoticon in).

For me, the following are faultless. Pfanner, stretch Airs and Stihl Hi-Flex. The Stihls are probably the coolest trousers for climbing in for me, but the Stretch Airs are more robust. All in all, Stihls for comfort and coolnes (temperature, not looking good) Pfanner for longevity.

I would suggest traveling to somewhere you can try on the trousers. It may take a while to sort out, cost you money in fuel etc, but trousers are one of my most treasured investments along with boots. If you're uncomfortable, you won't concentrate properly resulting in errors, which in our trade isn't good! Try on as many pairs as you can Sash and be fussy when buying them, the shop owner may think you're being fussy, but it's your safety you're investing in which is priceless Hope this helps

Wood Cutter's got it spot on in my opinion. If in doubt, dont do it and be safe. If you're questioning your own ability to undertake safe cuts, get some more experience. If it's for insurance purposes, tick the boxes and get the tickets.

Cheers gents! Already do a bit for Treefellers mate :-) Rob, I should be good for Sunday, give us a buzz with details later pal. Thanks again everyone!

If there was no common sense, would he even be considering ppe? be offering traceable payment? Sounds like a good easy day for £50 in your back pocket. If I could make it, I'd be in there! Hope you find someone pal

Cheers Rob, Got a bit of work lined up in Wigan in a few weeks if you fancy it bud?

Wife wants a new bathroom and patio, also recently found out she's pregnant!! Hard worker, reliable, friendly. CS 30,31,32,38,39, chipper ticket, PA1,6, Cat B&E license with no points. Own climbing kit, saws, ppe, can provide van and chipper if needed. PM if you have anything going.

Only had one 3 weeks and I must admit, I can't fault it! Light, powerful, reliable, easy to use, cuts fantastic, thumbs up all round from me Stihl :thumbup:

Cheers arbogrunt, Yeah, I read about the karab thing before I bought it, so have ordered a couple of DMM's. I don't know what the current clutch is in it, but am going to buy a couple of new ones to be on the safe side so I know they're good like. Looking forward to having a go on it now and may get an ART ropeguide as everyone is doing nothing but praise them. Thanks again everyone :-)