Tom Cook

Ah yeah never thought of that! Well that was what I was wondering when I was looking at the job at first! But I decided in the end to do the job for the timber. This was better as well due to it being a national trust site as the amount they would pay would be nothing compared to the value of the timber! But for you really I would say just work out the cost for you overall and then add profit it's the most simple way! Haha cheers mate it's working an absolute dream! Some more pics of today's work We have pretty cleared our first section of woodland which has been an eye opener as its taking a little longer than expected but that is due to more volume of timber than expected! [ATTACH]113374[/ATTACH] Manual stacking! [ATTACH]113375[/ATTACH] The beast!! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Well today was the first time of trying it we were covering about 20meters today tomorrow it will be a longer pull! Either 8 foot lengths 4 at a time might try more tomorrow. Or 1 or 2 trees at a time way more productive pulling out whole as you can probably get an average of 6-8 lengths from a whole tree! I have a lift line that extends out to the timber and have a mechanical advantage system to lift the butt off the ground. Urmm today we probably got out 10 tonne with 2 people. But we will get quicker just had some communication problems due to noisy land rove engine:P so gonna use radios tomorrow! Haha that what my groundy said to me and then said it wouldn't work and now loves it:D Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Well today was the first time of trying it we were covering about 20meters today tomorrow it will be a longer pull! Either 8 foot lengths 4 at a time might try more tomorrow. Or 1 or 2 trees at a time way more productive pulling out whole as you can probably get an average of 6-8 lengths from a whole tree! I have a lift line that extends out to the timber and have a mechanical advantage system to lift the butt off the ground. Urmm today we probably got out 10 tonne with 2 people. But we will get quicker just had some communication problems due to noisy land rove engine:P so gonna use radios tomorrow! Haha that what my groundy said to me and then said it wouldn't work and now loves it:D Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Yeah way quicker and more power just means a man driving! Yeah we have pretty much finished with the one we are using, changing haul direction tomorrow! But have all my guys on alert for it to fail because ya never know. Oh and here's a quick diagram of my setup for anyone that's interested!

Topping out an oak! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Yeah it is great really enjoying it!! And despite the fact we don't really have any heavy machinery it's great find ways round it! We are using a land rover on the pull line as I don't have a winch:/ it's working well!! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

So it all started out with a family member who was on a cs38 course talking to the warden at a local national trust property, he was in need of a contractor to fell a section of woodland in a woodlands scheme to create a coppice. When heard about this I jumped at the chance an within the day contacted the warden and within the week visited the site and secured the contract! And today we started the job, so here's a photo diary of what we are doing. The site The trees compromise of ash, silver birch and sycamore mainly. I have set up a skyline allowing us to haul all of the timber to a loading area where we sned up and cut to length. We are able to haul 3 or 4 logs at a time cutting out a lot of back braking and time!! At the end of today we have hauled a reasonable amount that will be being trailered off to a pick up site for a lorry! Also does anyone know if this is a burr and is it worth anything to anyone if it is? More photos to come as project progresses:)

Chestnut reduction today pretty good drop zone only a fence and one greenhouse to worry about:D

Hi all just an update I will be available on North London herts/bucks/berks and so on from the week starting 18th of February! So please don't hesitate I contact me even if its just to meet you and consider me for work in the future! Cheers Tom

No probs you can also modify the bulkhead to flatten it out at the point where it goes vertical! But bit of a job:/

There's the bulkhead removal bar loads of companies sell them. And there's seat risers which extend the amount of movement on the runners if I remember correctly and they are sold by mudstuff

Cheers mate:D Sorry I forgot to put I'm not available up that way until the middle of feb:) but please keep me mind for the future Cheers Tom

Bump looking for work in north London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire mainly now! Oh and my number is 07527621275

Bump again

Hi we are still looking or someone this place needs to be filled soon!!

Bump anyone interested

Hi there this is an opportunity for someone to work 3-4 days per week. You will need to have CS 30, 31, 38, 39 and good experience in the industry and be able to drive. You need to be able to carry out all aspects of tree work such as reducing, rigging and technical takedowns, and even hedge trimming. You need to be able to work with initiative without having to be told what to do all the time. We start at 8:00 every morning. If you are interested then PM to arrange a trial day.

Hi all Me: I am a freelance climber based in Devon and Cornwall but willing to travel to infinity and beyond (well within reason:sneaky2:) I am mainly looking for work in either the south west or south east of England. I have been climbing for around 3 years now with quite a variety of experience including Felling in plantations, working from MEWPs, using Cranes for dismantling, I have been trained to do reductions by the great Tony Croft (hamadryad), and many other aspects of our industry. I was also a teaching assistant at capel manor college. Qualifications: Cs 30,31,38,39, woodchipper, first aid at work, IPAF MEWP ticket, numerous city and guilds, btec and nptc courses up to Level 3 cert in Arb. So if your in a need for a climber whether it be for 1 day or for 1 month I am your man. I am fully PL insured with up to £5m cover. A cv is available on request Oh and here's some pics just to give you an idea:biggrin: https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A15oqs3qXutCv

Hi there by the end of January I will have about 40 ton of fresh cut ash available cut to size (8-12ft lengths), roadside, in Plymouth. Pm me for a price if your interested. Cheers Tom

This might count as a big take down, from couple weeks ago:) [ATTACH]108562[/ATTACH][ATTACH]108563[/ATTACH][ATTACH]108564[/ATTACH][ATTACH]108565[/ATTACH][ATTACH]108566[/ATTACH]

An interesting one from yesterday an oak pollard, the customer wanted a re pollard and we recommended that no work on the tree was needed and so we came to a compromise of a lift and reduction.

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The only problem with an arctic is it won't get to where I store my logs or anywhere near due to narrow lanes, we are constantly getting lorries getting stuck on our road. Do you supply on a smaller vehicle at all?

Just looking for some cordwood hardwood or softwood, in the gunnislake Tavistock area looking for a decent load. Just let me know either in here or on my mobile 07527621175 Cheers Tom

Cheers dude gonna miss working with u lot had a great time and gained so much that I hope will help me in my future in Arb!! Feel free to come visit the "West Country"!!!