Urban-rustic

Thanks to all for the information and advice, currently looking at houses and jobs anywhere between Boston and Louth. Will let you know how I get on. Regards, Pete

Hello to all, My wife and I will be moving to the Boston and Skegness area in the next year or so and I was wondering where the nearest training college / companies are in that area. I currently hold the CS30 & 31 Ticket with the basic first aid and am looking to build on these with additional courses. Also, does anyone know of any companies in the Lincolnshire area who are looking for ground workers. Many thanks, Pete

Thanks for that Greg, It just so happens Adrian was my instructor for the CS30 course. I didn't realise he did the the climbing courses too !. Thanks again, Pete

Hi, can anyone tell me if there are any climbing instructors in or close to the Stockport area who I can do a recognised course with to gain a climbing ticket. Failing that are there any groups which I could join to learn recreational climbing to build experience (and upper body strength), with a view to taking a commercial climbing ticket later on. Many thanks, Pete

I've only recently done my CS30, but can see that it's just common sense to use a device which has been designed and built on your saw for the purpose of protecting the user. I don't think anyone can realistically say they will never have an accident with any piece of equipment, but the combination of design, build, maintenance and safe working practises all go hand in hand to make the use of any tools or equipment as safe as possible. There's risk in everything we do !, training and common sense reduce the risk. Learn, use and work safe !!! Chain brake on when not in use. SIMPLES !!!

Hi Adam, I'll keep my eyes and ears open for you mate. If I hear anything I'll give you a bell. Chin up mate, Pete

Is the rope you are using steel wire ??? Just a tip regarding the winch rope itself, make sure the reeve of the block is the same size as the diameter as your winch rope otherwise you can very quickly damage the rope. ie. if the reeve of the block is much larger than the winch rope, then the rope will flatten under load, especially if it is of the more flexible type with a fibre core. This can seriously reduce the working life of the rope.

That's just NUTS !!!!

Thanks for the tip Gareth, Good job one of us thinking at this time of day !!! cheers, Pete p.s. I may have a proper job at the moment, but I would rather be self employed any day !.

Hi Alistair, I am just getting started in the industry and looking for experience, I have placed an advert in the "Employment section" under the title "looking for first job". To give you an idea of my work experience to date, I have worked in the transport industry most of my working life and hold a class one or C+E LICENCE. As well as this, my first job was working heavy recovery in the forces and thereafter in civvy street, so I am familiar if not a little rusty with winch work. 2008 to 2010 I retrained and worked as a commercial diver, mainly working the fish farms off the west coast of Scotland. However, I found I did not have enough experience to earn decent money and so found myself back in the transport industry. I currently work for Wincanton as a night shunter in Trafford Park, have recently passed my CS30 at Rease Heath college in Nantwich and am looking for a start in this industry. With this in mind I have booked a week off from my current job the week commencing April 15th to try and gain some much needed experience. If you think you can use me for that week please let me know, I can work either self employed or on the books for the time stated. Thanks for reading this and I hope to hear from You soon. Regards, Pete

Sound advice, well received !!! Thankfully my local dealer sells both Stihl and Husquvarna saws. Time to adjust my braces so I can reach the bottom of my pockets (gulp !!!) and reach my wallet. Cheers. Pete

WOW !!! Been off the forum for a couple of days and come back to 20 replies, thanks to all for taking the time to respond. There seems to be a 50 / 50 split generally for stihl and Husky's, I used both on my course but found the stihl easier to work on. A number of people outside the forum have warned me off buying a new saw as they are becoming less user friendly in the sense that more maintenace and minor repairs involve taking it back to a dealership / repair shop. There in lies another dilemma, do you buy a new model saw so you know where it's been and how it's been used or do you risk a second hand recon which may be easier to work on, easier to get parts for, but there are no guarantees as to how long it will last. Thanks again !!!! Pete

I have recently done my cs30 and am wondering which saw to buy to get me started. Ideally I want something which is going to last me a good few years, not too small to be seen as a tooth pick, but not ridiculously oversized or powerful that I can't handle it properly. So, with this in mind can anyone recommend a particular model of saw ?. All advice will be greatfully received. Regards, Pete

Just to keep you all updated, I have now placed an ad in the "Employment " section of the forum un the title: "LOOKING FOR 1ST JOB" So if anyone has any work coming up from Saturday April 13th, please let me know. Cheers, Pete

Thanks for the tip, I've already offered my services at weekends to a number of companies local to me (ie stockport) and they are all saying the same thing about a lack of work at the moment. I am hoping that by mid April the work will have picked up and I can get somebody interested enough to give me a break. I'll let you know how I get on, Cheers, Pete

Hi, I have recently passed my CS30 and basic first aid, currently have a full time job but am looking for a career change to work in the tree work industry. I have booked some time off from my current job and am therefore available for work for 1 week from Saturday April 13th. I have my own transport, P.P.E. but as yet can't afford a decent saw. I can work anywhere on the U.K. mainland and will probably camp out for the week if needed. This will be my first job, which I can either invoice as self employed or i can go on the books for a week. I am looking to gain some decent experience and get a start in the industry, while at the same time putting any monies earned towards other courses to broaden my horizons and improve my chances of starting full time in the industry. If you have any work coming up on the above dates that you think i would be suitable for, please get in touch with a personal message. Thanks for reading this and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Pete:001_smile:

Thanks to everyone for their encouraging and honest replies / opinions. I will be taking a week or two off from my current job some time in the new financial year (April) and advertising my availabilty to work as a groundie that week. I am hoping this will get me something even if only a couple of days to get me started, prepared to work anywhere there's a campsite near by on the Uk mainland. Got my own PPE but can't afford a decent saw just yet. Watch this space and I will report back when I land my first job. Thanks again everybody !!! Pete

Thanks for the reply, I am 48, have worked in the transport industry most of my working life but am now getting bored with that. I spent 2 years working as acommercial diver, mostly on the fish farms on the west coast of scotland. Looking for a new challenge and am based in Stockport. Cheers, Pete:thumbup:

Hi all, I am considering a career change to work in the tree work industry. I've recently done my CS30 and basic 1st aid and am looking for a start with somebody, preferably doing some weekend work to get some experience 1st. There are a few things I am unsure of though. 1) Is everybody in this industry self employed or are there some firms who employ workers on a full time basis. 2) What are the going rates for different jobs etc. 3) Can anyone suggest or do they know of companies taking inexperienced people on trial. Many thanks, Pete:thumbup:

Hi Dan, I have recently completed my CS30, I am based in Stockport and did mine at Rease Heath college in Nantwich, cracking course but you need a basic first aid ticket to go with it (which the college also do !!!). The only other place I know of is TKF in Holmfirth. Let me know how you get on. Regards, Pete