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SiW

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  1. The forum is a very useful tool and you have a good point can you tell there's gonna be a but. But a book can answer a basic question and a thousand others after all this is a proressive industry where a bit of knowledge goes a long way
  2. Am not going to be naming names lol but maybe someone could offer a prize for the most ridiculous question lol
  3. Is it just me or do other people find that some of the questions raised show a fundamental lack of knowledge of trees are the arboricultural industry? Maybe I just had a bad day
  4. SiW

    Tonights wind

    Don't complain ya know you'll all have big smiles in the morning when the phones start ringing
  5. OUCH!!! He's gonna love you lol. If I was him I,d ask you to demonstrate safely feeding the chipper
  6. It it did lol went through 3 in first year. Was employed at time so wasn't my problem and only got pulled once, fortunately when empty. After that I made other people drive
  7. Used to tow a 12 inch veneer on long wheeel base transit, got pulled and weighed, was legal but could only carry under half ton of chip,
  8. Would rather take down a monkey than twiddle my thumbs at home, as far as chipping goes, chuck and run, remember no protection in arse of trousers and they swing round like an angry snake
  9. As the title says. Am looking to hire a stump, something larger than the usual 13 hp machine available at the local hire shops . Does anyone know anyone or anywhere that hires out such a machine, cheers
  10. A mate has an 8 year old 150, it keeps cutting out, does it alot on start up, engine starts fine but when you put the revs up whole thing switches off, other times it starts up and runs fine, also does it occasionally when in normal use. Any ideas? Cheers Simon
  11. Based in Chesterfield but will travel. Looking for sub contract or part time work , climber with 15 years experience. Own kit, truck and chipper. Anything considered. Contact Simon, cheers
  12. Hi it's Simon from Chesterfield, can you call me regarding work please 07961130139

  13. Groundie wanted thur 9th and fri 10th sept. Plus other work as required. Prefer self employed
  14. Pay round here gets lower by the day
  15. Try the old kneeflex. Not the best looking or lightest but alot more leg room
  16. Wash them when you get in. The spin cycle removes a he'll of slot of water then turn inside out to dry. Look at me all domesticated lol
  17. SiW

    Damn poplar

    Haven't got the time to cut the decent wood let alone time for the scabby old pop lol
  18. SiW

    Damn poplar

    Located in Chesterfield. Junction 29 m1
  19. SiW

    Damn poplar

    Not interested in making a fortune, would be happy to get it out the yard. If I can make something all the better. Any names and numbers would be really useful. Thanks
  20. SiW

    Damn poplar

    Has anyone found a way of making any sort of financial return on poplar? At the minute I have about 20 sticks varying from 15 to24 inch in about 8 to 9 foot lengths. Would appreciate any ideas
  21. Hi. Am looking for a few days work in the Bournemouth area the first week in august. I have 15 years experience and currently work sub cotract for local firms. Can provide references if required. Or if anyone knows of anyone I could try would much appreciate the help. Simon 07961130139
  22. Definately. Call me to discuss in more detail please. Simon 07961130139
  23. SiW

    Stihl hiflex

    I could but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask the friendly helpful people on arbtalk. Afterall 2 mins to write question faced with trawling a dozen websites. If I wanted to stare at a computer screen all day I'd have got a job in I.T.
  24. Self employed tree surgeon looking for sub contract work. 15 years experience in all aspects of tree surgery including crane work. Relevant Nptc's. References available. Can provide truck and chipper. Based in Chesterfield but will travel. Cheers Simon.
  25. SiW

    Stihl hiflex

    If ya can't stand the heat, keep out the tree lol. I could do with a more work

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