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361 or Poss 357, great real world saws, that were usually built to last.

Get your gear back and go it alone. But I would not burn your bridges! Once he has got used to the idea, he may still need you, and so pass you work etc. Good luck.

I find it amazing how many 'hire' machines are a pile of shite! Poorly maintained and blades on some chippers must be blunt as....!! Amazing that if there is a problem, it must be something you have done!? I'd rather rent in a man and his personal machine - most of the time!

Thanks for the replies. I am going to go along and speak to the Tree Officer myself, will report back

Sorry for the late reply - I have done exactly that. I have even got my acctant to wtite confirming that I am seld employed and th etools are purchased via a bank account in my own name, Not a corporate entity! This has bow been passed up to Senior Management, waiting for answer. Some of the tools I am sure I will get - knives, axes, billhooks etc, as these are hobby use not work. Fingers crossed!

Hope you heal quick. Could have been alot work - eye, throat etc. Pet hate is guys walking along with saw on shoulder 'axmen' style. Once see a block open up his neck and shoulder, just lucky it missed his jugular!

I have recently started to do some work for a local business, they have several large Oaks & Beeches with TPO's. They have appplied to the LPA for permission to lay some type one to a large area of rough ground for extra parking. They allowed a 2.5mx2.5m area around one of the trees but the LPA have come back and asked for some Anti compaction mats to protect the tree roots. So question, how far out from the base of the tree should the mats be layed, at what depth and where can you get them, price?? Many thanks Chris

Some approx. capacities for LR tippers, supposing all are approx. 1.85m/6' wide LR 110 single cab - 2.15m/7' long, 1.2m/47" high - 4.75 cubic metres approx. LR 130 Single cab - 2.65m/8’8” long, 1m/3'3"/39" high - 4.9 cubic metres approx – if built to 1.2m/47" high 5.8 cubic metres approx LR 130 Double/crew cab - 1.70m/5'6" long, 1.2m/47" high - 3.75 cubic metres approx Thats also taking into accout that 130's are rated at 3500KG, 110's 3050kg, unles HD model then rated to 3500KG Hope that helps

Full time? •The National Mimimum Wage for those aged 21 and over is £6.19. •There is a lower minimum wage of £4.98 for those aged 18 to 20. •Freelance and temporary workers are entitled to the NMW. •Workers aged 16 and 17 (except apprentices) are entitled to a minimum of £3.68 per hour.

Out of interest whats a Lucas card? Is it the modern version of PTS? Ta

Bit of an up date: Household Contents Insurance company are refusing to pay for any tools! They have a clause excluding business equipment, so £10-12,000 out of pocket by the look of it!! So a bit of advice, if you rely upon your household insurance to cover your tools - please check the small print.

Nice looking work there Alex and congrats on the Comp placing - 2nd first time out, well done!

Looks like I might be doing this in May too!! A group do 10-15 mates are having a go, so I am getting shed loads of 'friendly' pressure, as I sort of said I'd do it last year! ABF is the chosen charity by the look of things, so looks like the training schedule starts next week?!?!?

Just seen this, I'm not far Mick, give me a call if you need a hand in future. Might be able to find an extra set of hands even if at short notice Chris Pm sent with Number

If its a conservation area, then he is in breach of the six week notification! Apert from that he needs tellingin no uncertain terms that he has to seek authority for any future work he intends to undertake. The words Idiot and moron come to mind.

Hi HCR thanks for taking the time to post, it looks like the Alder is going the same way as the others, but your right that the Hedge looks ok! It could possibly be mechanical damage, I did ask if they were a bit heavy handed when mowing - but forgot to ask if its a ride on. I am going to pop back, have another look and take a few more photos. Thanks again Chris

Few more photos

Some of the other dead/dying trees, seem similar to the Willow

Photos of the Willow, de-barking itself and the top branches have all died. @ Portcullis = Its a fair distance to the road, but very close to water, the garden borders some local Lakes?

Went along to do a quote yesterday, next to Leybourne Lakes, Kent, for those that know it. There were a few dead or dying trees - waiting for the download of photos and I will post some up, but dying Willow, Cherry,Ash and a couple of others. Its a bit of a concern to myself and the prospective customer - any thoughts or opinions please. Chris

Charge what your conscience allows and be happy. Remeber that most jobs we do takes some skill, tools/specialist tools, transport, fuel etc, etc. You wil not find any other industry where the work force so often undervalue themselves! I di some work for a Property Development Co, as few years back, the Site Foreman pulled me up on arrival on first day and told me my price was too cheap! He altered it up to where he said a skilled workforce should be - 3 men, truck and chipper. When the company when into Administration about two years ago due to the recession - they had £80 million worth of flats and houses in build or on sale, but ran into cash flow problems due to poor sales. The Administrators sold off all the assets and charged £2 million plus for doing it. Their admin and secretarial staff were charged at £80 plus vat per hour, the Managers £4-500 + and the Partners £1000 + plus Vat Staggering figures and daylight robbery. No wonder the creditors got jack!

Congratulations on falling asleep on the sofa, saved you a packet! As the others have said get that dog a bone. Consider beefing up the garage door, locks, alarm, real or bogus cctv camera, etc. I got burgled 4 weeks ago, same as you, from the garage. Now waiting on the insurance co!

Totally agree with the above, especially if you have any of what you have stated in writing or in'text'. Go to site and have a word, but do NOT lose your temper. Good luck

Do it, don't regret it! Its never too late!

I wouldn't touch it with yours or a barge pole come to that! Chinese cars & trucks are sh*te! I would only believe the value of the scrap, once weighed in and cashed out! Rubbish steel, god awful build quality and the mechicals are laughable! I'd rather do the job in Trotters Reliant Robin!