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I would have thought 3 - 5 years for most trade jobs would be acceptable if I was employing anyone. This would also involve them having the adequate training/ certificates as well. You could have 40 years experience doing the job the nomadic way but no tickets !! I would opt for the lesser experienced candidate. I am not a climber but would have to agree with 5 years minimum for this from my experience watching climbers do what they do. I would like to think I could become a proficient climber within 3 years but not experienced. I was proficient at using a MEWP in an afternoon !! I have 5 years to fill my wee book to verify I am experienced before being issued with a new ticket. For an experienced groundworker I would say 5 years also with a percentage of this working in the trees as well. A can do attitude should always be applauded but some of my trees I look and think NO WAY. That is where many years of experience of climbing come into play. Experience is very different to skill level. You can do a job all your days but doesn't make you a master craftsman for this you have to prove your skill level.

Have fun chaps but stay safe

Thanks mate will look into it.

Thats the prices I have been looking at. they are BIG carpets so the highest spec model will be most suited. I don't fit them or anything like that in case anyone gets ideas!!! just asked to look into getting one. Cheers

Evening all. I have been charged with sourcing a forklift. It will be mainly travelling over type 1 rather than tarmac/concrete so it has ruled out alot of the ones I have been looking at. It is for moving carpets that get delivered into and out of shipping containers as they are getting too big to handle now. So I understand that a carpet boom attachment is a must. Any makes, models, types, info would be great. Second hand as we can't justify getting a new one for a few minutes work every week or so. I understand it's a bit vague

had a quick look on Husqvarna 346 XP Parts List and Diagram - (2007-08) : eReplacementParts.com It's page H No sizes but the part number might be the one you are looking for. Had a few parts from there with no problems and pretty quick for being in the US.

You are a genius Mark.

Good video sir. The end result looks very clean. I think you will get a few jobs from the footage.

Of the people I've worked with over the years who have had piercings, some in the personal regions, I can't think of any who have not been on antibiotics etc. I have also seen a few "wheecht" out as well, not nice to look at when your tongue is split in two. I don't see the point of them myself friend. I don't know your work situation but it could be a barrier to employment as well. Why put yourself through the pain and hassle. If you need to look cool get a Protos Helmet.

Think it's more of a "stick em up punk" policy for that one.

Since vids are being discussed in this general posting thread now, is there any chance we could have a request thread for videos. Would be interested in peoples winching techniques with the equipment they use and any recommendations/ preferences they have in removing hang ups and their basic setups. I know each situation is different but a general idea regarding size of trees v kit used would be interesting.

think the urban dictionary is involved.

Like the walnut whip one on the left. Is it a spiral all the way down. Never too early for xmas preparations. BUT have you got the Halloween stuff done yet, I'm still working on my pumpkins etc.

Cones barrier tape and signs for me. Have my whistle as well. Couple of blasts will alert your guys to intruders. Then you can give the the hold American Indian "How" sign to the trespasser. Or as I call it the "****in' WAIT " sign. then you can go over and instruct them if they need to get passed. Being overly polite but forceful should highlight the danger to some. Even pointing up in the direction of your climber can educate some of them. Think referee !!! Just don't go getting the red cards out. Remember the professional bit guys. Even though some deserve getting a Darwin Award sooner rather than later.

You could try your local allotment society or community garden organisations. They might be looking for some for raised beds etc. Local schools might be interested too.

Yes I would expect it would be a little more interesting using one of them on grass than a nice level tarmac yard. Thanks.

Is that an Genie S60 chaps? I passed the IPAF 3a and 3b recently and I seem to spot MEWP's everywhere these days. Do you prefer using the mobile MEWP's to Static ones?

+1 BBQ especially with the green left at the bottom.

Noticed the lack of scrap merchants immediately after the local yard started this policy at the start of the year. We used to get them nearly every day.Was getting hard to remember all the faces especially the no english speaking ones who used to just hand me a card asking for scrap. They even had it laminated bless em. It was a pain stopping what I was doing and going and telling them there was nothing for them. They did have there uses and some showed respect so not all bad.

The advice I would give is to show the examiner that you are comfortable doing the test. Don't get too cocky mind !! I would also make sure you listen to his instructions as he might want you to do something in a slightly different order. On my driving test I had gone through the routes so many times when it came to the test I was in auto pilot mode, came to the junction that I always turned right on, He said "now I would like you to take a left here.... " Followed by "your other left please". Still passed that one so if you think it is going bad (which it won't mate) just pause and take your time. He/she will be looking for someone who is level headed and sensible and can carryout the tasks in a safe and steady manner. If in doubt I would ask the examiner to repeat an instruction if you are not sure. Also look interested to them. On my PA6 test it was raining and had to do it in the shed. Coloured water, not real pesticide. was a bit of a curveball as I had the area outside well practiced. The training will have everything you need to know and probably a lot more. Just don't wear a suit that is too tight and remember the gloves should be on. Hope this helps and you should be fine, Frankie says relax!!!

Ok had a quick play with the clay. I should have mentioned our HappyCarver's dragonfly as well. I knew I had seen something similar before. I'll take a bit longer with the real thing. Theres a couple of cocktail sticks in the wings if anyone asks.

Yes that got me wondering as I was sticking a lot back on. Need to invest in a barrel of glue and loads of nails and screws for the wooden versions!!! OK then if anyones up for it let's get the model pics up and then the final versions!!! I have a bit of timber I am wanting to make a dragonfly out of ( inspiration from Mal McEwans piece up at Carrbridge) I'll get cracking on the model tonight.

OK Stubby I have obviously hit a raw nerve with you regarding the post with the lol's. I was under the impression this made the post ' a banter post ' rather than a serious personal critique of the OP. On my follow up post in the now infamous PPE thread I was looking for clarification on the rules regarding this. Still am!!! The make up remark was again not aimed at the original OP but more at the elf and safety brigade. Where does it all stop with PPE!!! do we always have to have matching socks on ?. ( yes sock horror I don't check to see if i'm wearing a matching pair but i'm still alive). I wasn't going to respond in this thread but I feel I must to clear the air. I am a positive kind of a chap. Well mannered and respectful but do like a bit of witty banter on here. I have a dry sense of humour, not all of us do, I appreciate that. When it comes to work I like to take a professional approach, well as best as I can and feel i do have knowledge and experience on certain subjects on here to contribute meaningfully. The areas that I don't, I like to take the advice from older more experienced chaps like yourself, and the younger ones too. I like to feel that I give you all the same respect (new posters, mods, young, old, girls, boys). I hope that goes some way to draw a line in the sand and offer the hand of virtual friendship and camaraderie to you all. Group hug....

Might be good to check your chipper if you have one for the sound level as you can get different ratings on the muffs. Well that would probably be the noisiest piece of kit on site but you may have a screamer of a saw!!! Your length of exposure to these noises should be considered as well. I like to opt for the highest rating as i can be exposed for very long periods in the summer months. I also don't like the H lids just a personal thing and don't like to think I'm walking about like Rimmer from Red Dwarf.

Are you telling us that you do? No as it would cost me a fortune ....:lol::lol: