Jammydogg

Like already said depends how good you are quick you are etc, I live in rugby, by no means the fastest climber but I can get the job done on time, I can earn 130-160 this end of town, so you shouldn't be far off that over cov way 👍🏽

Council firms who are in part paid by businesses operating in the area should not be competing with those businesses.....it is as simple as that.

 

 

 

cheers

 

mac

I'm not sure why it's done for cost, I don't get that bit.

And I agree with you Mac, don't get me wrong I'm not trying to defend or fight for the LA, jus trying to give an insight to people's opinions 👍

That's not the point. Rugby is the same. The tree gang are set up from tax payers money. Equipment, wages, training all subsidised. Then they compete in the private sector against other firms who've had to work for their kit.

 

Rumour has it it's got to the point where outside contractors may get subbed in to do the Council trees as their teams are too busy with private work.

 

I have no animosity towards the lads on the tools whatsoever, but the way it's run is disgustingly corrupt.

 

I know of occasions where the Tree Officer has had the council quoting guy accompany him to TPO apps from private firms.

I do agree it's frustrating for local firms having been on both sides of the coin, but In all fairness private jobs for us are very few and far between, we imo do about 1 a month, I've seen the costings and there's no profit made jus cost covering. I don't know where this rumour has come from as I've heard nothing like that, were generally too busy with highways/parks/street trees/council housing/callouts/woodland to be over run with private stuff...as u said Joe no animosity just respect towards other gangs from me...we jus do our job 😃

Bang on post Adam....I was self employed for a while...wicked when it's cash in hand sunny days....awful when it's wet and u can't work...customer takes ages to pay..van costs etc (I could go on all night), I went employed and it's a complete different world...some people make it some people don't, I admire and respect the lads that have/are...I didn't...but I'm happy as ever with where I am now, same hours, same regular money..all the perks...occasional private work gives a real good feeling to. 👍

Hope things get better for you pal

Happy BIRTHDAY YES MATE THANKS Jamie 👍🏽

Congrats pal, good feeling!

Yes Joe, even us LA mofos were out in force...dead wooding limes, felling cherries...drowned rat is a understatement pal

One of my favourites from a big ash last year

I find if you carry chain oil wid ya you tend to need to sharpen less often

Chain oil??? Never heard of it 😉

I don't do massive on the weekend. Despite what you may hear. I'm in.

Really??? Could have fooled me😂😂 yea man ok a few weekends time?

 

 

Which part? Both are true mind

 

Gotta have a climb with you soon bud

 

 

Both....😂

 

Yes man deffo have to sort something out...there's a couple of oaks a field away from me...not massive tho?

You couldn't afford me. Besides, I'm too pretty to be your bitch.[/

 

That's hurt my feelings joe 💔

I'd stunt fell it through the gap and be away in an hour with a tractor load of timber and tranny of chip ... Seriously it looks a different tree from every photo and I would never quote by photos so it's pointless entering this discussion really.

Stunt fell 😂😂😂😂 got me cracking up

Can't you just get the apprentice to sharpen your chains?

 

Our lads aren't even allowed to look at my chains without express permission

We have no apprentice yet Joseph...u should apply 😜😜😜😜

I agree my personal gear is my own n my own only....but the works gear gets hammered a lot so forever sharpening the feckers.

Looks a beaut of a tree to get into, I'd allow couple of nice steady paced days on a tree that big, all this talk of mewps...where's the fun in that?

I hadn't come across these before lads so was jus after some advice, I didn't know you needed a different one for different saws sod that, I have a t540, ms310 and ms066, my sharpening skills are pretty good to be fair, il jus crack on as I am👍

Does any1 use these bits of kit when sharpening??

All of my saws are stihl apart from my husky t540....will the roller work wrh this saw too?

Cheers team

Jamie

Had to see the doctor last week, having trouble pronouncing my F's and T's........

He said well....you can't say fairer then that!

Umm yea...bes stick with the gearbox idea 👍

Buy a new van u tight sod 😂👍

Been on my mk2 for nearly a year...brilliant piece of kit...have been in some awkward positions with it, no issues as yet.

I believe tea and coffee go a long way in life...it helps on jobs when the customer gives the "while your here...." line, also it's just a nice gesture....can't beat a nice afternoon tea to wash down the sawdust ☕️☕️

What's your problem? It's a proven machine as a light weight 4x4 and is often used as a vehicle for work. It's cost effective, they're affordable and unlike the kangoo 4x4 still available in the UK.

 

Or do you want an appointment for the day after monday next week??

No need for that sort of talk on here pal, calm yourself down.

Just donated, all the best Sean, wishing you a full recovery bro 👍

Iv got bits of work lined up but need the kit to do the job, it's an investment, I have looked at long term lease and other options but buying makes sense over hiring. Cheers for the advice again guys think il give that one a miss or try and negotiate price

How many firms u worked for now? 😂, Thers a few timberwolfs on eBay, y not go for a small gravity fed timberwolf to start with?? Mite b good as you start to build up work, mate of mine has one and its a fantastic bit of kit 👍

Yeah ideally I'd be getting a super cab pickup but I can't justify paying what they're fetching.

Yea man I can see your point, what about a hilux, 04 age?