Ian young 41

I'm looking at doing that ABC level 2 I was also thinking of tge diploma in arboriculture course .

Appreciate the advice

Not Rototech...just the bar and chain the saw came with ...it's only been used a slack handful of times

Just after some advice.....my echo 620 seems to be pulling to the left when I'm. Cross cutting I've re sharpened it concentrating more on the right side cutting teeth got them nigh on all the same length but it's still pulling checked the bar seems OK.....any help or advice would be gratefully appreciated.

Cheers .

Hi it’s a online course with Horticultural Correspondence College starting with woodland soils etc and it’s so easy to fall sleep [emoji4] 

In the Northumberland area .

Had it about year only used for cs 30 31 32 courses genuine reason for sale ...15 inch bar chsin done hardly anything .

Looking for £350 .

Pm me for anymore details.

Cheers .Ian.

People driving around with a headlight bulb out....so stick it on main beam so one side blinds everyone and the other is like a candle .....

Would you say it's more for really big trees Steve ???...like I say we never really went into it in depth .

I've just done my climbing course a couple of months ago and in all honesty it only touched on srt...but listening to people on here it seems to be the way ahead .it summit I'd really like to learn more about and practice if given the chance .

I'm in the same position...got a few tickets and doing 40 41 next month and after a while got my first days proper work ...at the end of the day every single person has started at the bottom and worked up ...so long as your confident but not cocky and willing to learn and take on board what your being told then go for it ....

I can't get on the app ...had to go on website not sure if it's just me ???.

I have faced a slightly similar situation in trying to get started with no experience. I also begun to do my own jobs, start very small and build up, I got Employers and Public Liability insurance from Trust as they calculated on turnover so £600 for my first year. This has gone up a lot now also with tools chipper etc insured but they were very good when my trailer was nicked just after taking the policy.

I was also warned off giving anything which can be construed as advice, you need proper arb qualifications and Professional Liability insurance for that because it might be insurance company lawyers going after you to recover cost of damage incurred. If someone asks me if a tree is safe I explain situation and recommend local firms.

It's not insurance but something I did once I had 30/31 was to volunteer with the Wildlife Trust, I have by now felled hundreds of trees for them which is all good experience and also started some subcontract work with a firm through a friend of the warden. Small firms are naturally cautious about unknown people but talk to each other so the network is important.

Walking in the cheviots tomortow so won't see it

Doing 40/41 next month hoping to get van or pick up when money allows

Sub contracting to begin with mate then hopefully just very little jobs got no experience and to be honest I've phoned over 30 company's and got no where so I thought try this avenue I've been talking to some country estates about doing the odd day even doing hedges and cutting lawns just to get some work as I'm on the bones of my arse lol ....

Just starting on the self employment route...been told best get insurance any advice on what cover and who with,been looking on line there seems loads to choose from .[emoji53]

Got a fair bit off you liking the new site .

Hi,

I’m just about to start my climbing career so buying all the gear!

Any recommendations for harnesses and kit would be great.

I have found these climbing kits from Northern Arb Supplies in Sheffield, any comments on if they are worth the price etc would be great.

I’ve already bought a 201 saw, but any other pointers on kit for climbing would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

I would definitely recommend arb for training Gareth is the instructor .great service up .

Good for you Ian![emoji106][emoji269] Your determination has paid off,i admire that in a person....Welcome to this wonderful world of Tree work.

where did you find a job in the north east mate?
struggling to get anything in Newcastle at the minute 

I literally just sent cv's to loads of different companies and looked on all job sites

Yes mate ....been driving hgv for a long time and just fancied a complete change so hopefully now I can get on doing what I want to do (first time since army days) .

Not saying too much until it's 100% confirmed but the boss said he was more than happy with me and will help me to learn the job so I'm happy doung anything they ask .he did say he will have me climbing shortly like I told him I'm here to learn the job ....just happy for tge chance .