treevolution

Hope things pick up for people soon and that it is just a blip but I have noticed work slowly drop of since the referendum. I have lost a couple of clients to non VAT registered companies recently which has been a kick in the teeth. People are watching the penny's.

Hows people finding things at the moment. I'm getting less and less call as the weeks go by towards summer and even less jobs being accepted when I do quote.

I was on £180 a day in West London last April. Can't seem to get passed this amount unfortunately.

I once had a lad on work placement that I later took on full time. Good worker, and good with customers and started to become a really good climber. But same thing as yourself that I had to pick him up and then drop him back, always sub him money before pay day. At first I didn't mind as he was a good worker but as his hangovers got worse and the late morning became more frequent for him it really started to stress me out. Then one Christmas I received a lovely card from his Mum wishing me a happy holiday and ending with thanks for looking after my boy. A light turn on and I thought why the hell should I be looking after a guy in his mid 20s. What do I get for all the additional hours put in by being his chauffeur, if he worked in Tesco would they send a taxi for him each shift. You said that he is reliable but how can he be if he can't even get to work. You have to decide whether it's worth all the additional hours you put in employing him or would you be better spending that time finding someone that can get to work in the morning under there own steam.

By 57 plate Nissan Cabstar has a train weight of 7 tons. I have towed up to 3.5 tons with a ton on the back before but would not like to do it every day.

Thanks, much appreciated.

Can I ask where do you get them from. Thanks

I have found a real drop off in work the last two years. I went from running a 3 man team Inc myself with a fourth person part-time flat out with two months of work booked up, to having to go out as sub contract climber last Spring just to fill my weeks. Since then I have downsized to myself plus one and work four days a week which does let me have some quality time to be with the kids. The one thing I have found with the change is I might not turnover the same amount but do get paid more per hour then I did when I had staff. I do think there is a real slowdown in work at present but hopefully things will pickup soon.

At least the shape looks ok.

Did you every find out if this was true with the 161. I would much prefer to just have to buy just a new chip and sprocket then a new saw. Thanks

I'm based by Heathrow on the south side just outside the red zone. Every Oak tree I been to look to quote for work has had OPM. I've had the rush before and it took 5 days to go and a course of steroid tablets. There really needs to be better education in how we can try and contain it and as professionals what we can do.

There is a OPM awareness Day being held by the forestry commission in May in Richmond Park if anyone is interested. [email protected] Use this email to book a place. The aa doesn't offer any courses as of yet but did direct me to Bartlett. It would be great to see an organisation offer a complete course as I can see that in time the whole of the country could be having to deal with the pest.

Is there anyway to stop them spreading or get rid of them completely?

Can't find anything on LANTRA Will try the forestry commission and arboricultural association next.

Will have a look tonight. Not got PA1 so will look into that as well.

Unfortunately I have seen a big increase in OPM nest in the area that I work and starting to get calls to remove the nests. I have yet to say yes to the work but can see that I will have to start offering the service to try and help stop the spread of it. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a course I could take so I can learn how to deal with the pest in the proper manner. Thanks

Thanks for the help. Can't find any part numbers in line so will give fr Jones a call tomorrow. Is there a reason that you can't get part numbers on line.

Does anyone know where I can source spare parts for the above on line. Thanks in advance.

Thanks guys. I have the ventilations at present but will get the arborist next.

Which ones are the coolest to wear in the warmer months. Arborist or gladiator ventilation trousers. Thanks

If you are looking for a 6 inch turntable chipper then the greenmech quad chip is a great option. Would be worth getting a demo.

Could you replace the engine or is there other problems? I have the HB20n and really rate it. Have taken it through houses to get to stumps before. The only downside is it's really heavy and if I'm grinding all day I will feel it for the next two.

Thought I would bump this topic to see if other people were using Google ad and whether it work for them. Have a new website and up-to-date SEO, but could do with some more leads coming in as it does seem a bit quiet. Any advice would be appreciated.

I think the single wheeled transit and Cabstar GVW is rated lower then the twin wheeled versions. Have found after driving single and twin wheeled Cabstar, that the twin wheeled version drive better. Found that with the single rear wheel the truck did sway from side to side when the wood chip was loaded high. Where did you have the body made for the sprinter. Looks very smart.

I run a Cabstar and have done for 14 years. Cheaper to buy new then a transit. Tows well and can handle the weight. Great turning circle and can fit into any drive. Is tight for three guys in the cab but apart from that a great truck for tree work. Did drive transits for the firm I started out with and they are good vans but the Cabstar just feels more like a truck.