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  1. GordonRochdale
    Hello all, I've set myself up as a sole trader, with the intention of becoming a freelance groundsman / 2nd climber (when I have more experience). I'm after the average daily rate for both jobs, so I know where to pitch myself in, with the idea of offering a discount daily rate for the first couple of months in order to get my name out there, and takin into account my experience level. Also, can I offset the cost of equipment for the start up of the business against my tax at the end of the year? Not sure if the rules are different concerning sole trader and ltd company. Thanks in advance, Gordon Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Good to know I didn't do the bluing, yeah I'd be worrying if the saw started To melt, lesson learned, it's a big learning curve and no doubt not the last mistake I make! Thanks for all your views and insights gents, have a good bank holiday hope the weather is as nice as it is here in Rochdale Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    It certainly has, well it's all sharpened up now cutters equal length, depth gauges brought down, so now I can relax Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    No, that's just me being an idiot. Jesus its not my day. Ha. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Hold that thought, the sticker on the box says its a .325 pitch, but the back of the box says its a .025 pitch, confused. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    And looking at the husky bar, it's a .325 Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Cool yeah it's got a witness mark, but just looking, the saw uses .325" pitch, however the chain sent with the saw is a .025". Is this a drama? Would have thought the supplier would have sent the correct pitch? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Right ok, did need a lot of filing on the depth gauges, and a few working corners missing. Still keep? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Yeah chain is shot, just gonna get a new one now. Bugger. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    No worries, yeah I was having to assist it a bit, that's why I stopped. Kicking myself now, I'll see what I can do and then look at getting a we chain on it. Thanks for the info gents, much appreciated Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    It was after a few minutes, the saw has only been out the box for a few hours. Yeah I'm gonna sharpen it now check tension and see how it goes Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Lol! Ah of course I'd never use a saw for cutting dug up stumps... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  13. GordonRochdale
    Hmmm... I feel stupid... Hope that not the case, any thoughts on the bluing? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    Scorch marks on the chain? Can't get my head round the lubrication, plenty of oil getting fired out the nose of the bar Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  15. GordonRochdale
    Oil leak since the saw has been sitting after being used, maybe looks a lot because I'm used to doing maintenance on an old mucky bench? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  16. GordonRochdale
    Yeah I see what your saying, the stumps have been out for a while and free from stones / dirt etc, maybe I missed some and it's blunt as a result of that, I'll give it a sharpen and see if that makes a difference. That's the bluing..... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  17. GordonRochdale
    Hello all, Got my first saw today, 560xp - yeah I've read the reviews on here however know two people who rate them - obviously having never "broken in a saw" before I have noticed some things / symptoms that I haven't noticed on old saws.... 1- does a new chain come un-sharpened as its blunt as hell. 2- is there suppose to be a chain oil leak once the saw has been run up and hot? ( chain oil currently dripping down from sprocket area onto newspaper) 3- I checked that the bar was getting lubricant, ran it at full revs over a stump in the garden and there was a line of oil, however I have bluing on the underside tip of the bar on one particular spot - about a cm long -????? Chain was just right not too slack not too tight, also noticed that the bar was gettin hot cutting through some dug up stumps I have. Would appreciate any light you can shed on the subjects, everyday is a school day! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  18. GordonRochdale

     

    <p>Recent ex-service leaver keen to get working in a arboricutural or forestry environment.</p>

    <p>Hard working and easy to get on with.</p>

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    <p>NPTC CS30,31,38,39,50.</p>

    <p>FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE WITH B+E AND C+E.</p>

     

  19. GordonRochdale
    Hello potential employers! I am looking for employment in the North West, ideally Manchester and North Yorkshire - WILLING TO TRAVEL IF ECONOMICALLY VIABLE- I live in Rochdale. I am looking for ANY position in your team, for any hours you have, full time/part time/days here/days there. Why consider me for employment? -I have recently passed my NPTC CS30/31/50/38 and 39. -I hold a full UK driving license with B+E, C and C+E. -I hold a CPCS excavator 360 ticket. -I am a hard working, dedicated, fit, fast learner. -I am totally flexible, reliable, easy to get on with and possess a good sense of humour. -I am available from the 28th of May, with no other commitments, ready to go at the drop of a hat. -Ex military in an engineering environment, where safety is paramount. If you like what you hear and want to hear more... PM or call me 07811107414. CV ready and available on request. References available. Thank you for reading, Gordon
  20. GordonRochdale
    Hi Ted, Very interested, tickets and useful skills as follows:- NPTC CS30, 31, 38, 39, 50. Driving licenses B, B+E, C, C+E, CPCS excavator ticket above and below 10 tonnes. PM for more info, Kind Regards, Gordon
  21. GordonRochdale
    I have an X10 for smaller logs and kindling and an X25, was converted after I saw the fiskars YouTube video, comparing it to loads of different axes etc. Had the X25 a day before it skipped off the log and into a paving slab... Now got a small chip on the head, lesson learned there. No problems with the axes other than my user error... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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    <p>Thanks for the info, ill send him an email</p>

  23. GordonRochdale
    Cheers Dgcummingham, I'll have a look and send my CV over, much appreciated for the info, as for Norway don't know if the wife would like that too much :-) Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  24. GordonRochdale
    No problem, i appreciate the information and your views, I've got plenty of experience working in a team and leading small construction tasks, adhering to health and safety at all times, I am keen to get into the industry and appreciate I will have to start at the bottom, I will learn more that way too, and I want to earn my place in a professional team. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
  25. GordonRochdale
    Ok thanks for the insight Rupe, I'll take any job to get into the industry, whether I'm doing ground work, dragging brash or making brews! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

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