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  1. jfc
    That looks pretty serious, although on a decent sized stem. Does it go right through/is it visible on the other side? If it is then I wouldn't recommend using it or be very gentle. You could put a ratchet strap on it. If you are just going up and down probably better than going out on big lateral branch walks. Jan.
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    Hi J, If you were still living nr Edinburgh I would have suggested you talk to the folk at Leep {Lothian energy efficiency project}, one of my mates works there and knows lots about the subject and what grants /schemes etc are available. Must be something similar down the West Country. New build you have lots of options available (too many choices probably). Cheers Jan.
  3. jfc
    I haven't done the abc course but a guy I know has, I borrowed his soils book to see if I fancied it. I wasn't impressed and we both remarked that it was brilliantly written or explained (and is a bit boring). So it might be that you are finding it hard in part, as it is not well written. I have struggled with matthecks VTA for the same reasons. As other have said try utube or some open university tv programmes if they are relevant. Good luck with it.
  4. jfc
    Got that for my lad's birthday at the start of Dec. Only another 150 stages to go now! Have fun.
  5. jfc
    Formal load calc will be new to me. Generally just go with my groundie and I deciding if its handheld or needs x number of wraps on the lowering device.
  6. jfc
    Hi Folks, I have booked myself an assessment only for the Rigging ticket. I having been doing rigging for over 3yrs and had no major mishaps, can rig down anything I need to (basically I know what I am doing) . I got taught by an irata guy and have Art and Science of rigging, and read look up stuff regularly. What else will I need to know to pass? Anyone know if I can get hold of the booklet for the course or the assessment criteria? Cheers, Jan.
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    Used a sling over my shoulders but it's not great. Thinking of buying something better.
  8. jfc
    8 tonne bags seems a lot of chip for these 3 small trees. Are the bags full? If so you would seem to have more chip than I would expect! Jan.
  9. jfc
    Another for x27. Split some 60cm rounds of Scots pine with it today, its faster than sawing them in half! 2 to 3 hits and they split.
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    You'll be fine then, easy half day job.
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    Day 4 on a job, all going perfect til I came across this at the top of a T shaped Scots pine. No idea beforehand that this rotten cavity was there. Had to totally change my plan of lowering big lumps. Got there in the end but took way longer than planned. Still on time to finish the job though.
  12. jfc
    Look a good tree to reduce. Probably not been done before and lots of places to take it back to. Hope you have someone roadside to help manage traffic.
  13. jfc
    Look a good tree to reduce. Probably not been done before and lots of places to take it back to. Hope you have someone roadside to help manage traffic.
  14. jfc
    Company I used to work for (St Andrews) paid £60 a day self employed to groundie. That was with tickets but little experience. Got offered a contract at £19k as a climber with the same company, with about a years climbing experience. For a couple of reasons that didn't work out and I didn't take up the offer. Subby climbers round here get £110 to £170 a day, dependant on how good you are and how much kit you bring. Wages are better down south. Hope that helps.
  15. jfc
    I found the basic course useful, and you can get insurance with it. However is is 1 day and basic as the name suggests. Pti is the one to get, but quite tough. I was at some tree hazard training recently and was surprised how many none arbs who had pri, they mostly had a more academic background. So you can pass pti without years of climbing/tree work. All the best.
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    Hopefully replicating the good stuff!
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    Interesting to see I am not the only person who's had a few career changes. 18 left school with 1 crap A level. Trainee computer programmer for 2yrs, got bored went travelling/climbing . Barwork at for a year. Psych nurse for 7yrs. Did way too much Raving. Got bored went travelling/climbing. 2yrs nz/aussie/nepal farm work, fruit picking, kitchen work, nursing. Back to UK and psych nursing, then to uni in Scotland to do general nursing for 12yrs. Had kids, got bored of work so became a stay at home dad for 18 months. Kept busy making stuff/working on our house/garden. Decided to try and use my 20yrs climbing experience, got chainsaw tickets and worked for local arb firm. Set up on my own, almost 3yrs ago.
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    I am paying about £2k for pl, el and professional indemnity, turnover of approx £65k. This is through tree surgeon insurance. I was paying about £700 for pl and el on turnover of £40.
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    Morphine is good but not much use for bleeding out. On my first aid course the trainer recommended "lomo" kits. They do forestry/chainsaw specialist kits, as well as wet suits etc. Google them.
  20. jfc
    Here is the vt and e2e. Yeah, defo use a lanyard limb walking in the wet.
  21. jfc
    So your prussic is for lanyard only? I rarely use a prussic but would only use double on a lanyard. HOWEVER it will depend what prussic cord and rope you're using. VT (with eye and eye) and basic pulley is so much better than prussic. Probs £25.
  22. jfc
    It took me over 6 months to get the basics nailed, another 6 months to be OK at tree work. I worked for company with an experienced climber who taught me loads (cheers niall BTW). It'll take a lot longer I imagine without that help. You need to invest time and energy learning the ropes! Tickets are meaningless on their own. As has been said get a good subbie in, it will cut your profits but should be seen as an investment in your development. Making money at tree work ain't as easy as it seems. Good luck.
  23. jfc
    I do the occasional job in Edinburgh, I have to price in 3hrs travel there and back and I still get the job. Must be quite expensive running an outfit there, lots of traffic and limited chip drop off, having a yard there must be expensive. Of course there are lots of well off folk to employ you.
  24. jfc
    Husqvarna boot dryers, dry warm boots in the morning is a good start to the day. Even on days when you are piss wet through by morning break!
  25. jfc
    Better pics please. Especially the leaves.

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