Morphmel

Hi guys. I'm starting my CS30/31 tomorrow, any advice from the experienced? 

Thanks

Mel

3 minutes ago, wisewood said:

Fair enough but it’s such an unrealistic price. This doesn’t affect me personally but if we lived close by then your prices could lose me potential clients.
Hobby or not you have skills and should charge for your skills and time and if you’re uncomfortable about profiting from your hobby you could always donate your fee to charity
I don’t mean to pee on your bonfire, your work is good, just don’t do it for nothing, you’re undermining artists and artisans who have to make a living

What would you realistically charge for this type of work? 

Hey peeps,

Does anyone (southwest) have any seasoned rough cut planks going?

Preferably not planed and edged?

Thanks y'all

Mel

8 hours ago, Gary Prentice said:

Really liking that Rottie

Thanks Gary, that one took a while, was a present for the wife. 

11 hours ago, wisewood said:

That is very cheap!!

Its more of a hobby so not out to make lots, just enough to cover wood and paint etc 

12 hours ago, roycurwen1 said:

That's not bad what wood would that be ?

I can either do it in softwood (pine) 

Or depends on the hardwood I can get at the time or have in.  Would there be any specific wood you would want?

On 07/01/2018 at 05:57, roycurwen1 said:

And a deer

I could do that for £30 + postage 

This the kind of thing your thinking?

On 08/10/2017 at 13:23, jamesd said:

I've got to engrave a couple of chopping boards as a present for someone. I'll probably be looking to do  a few more wood working projects soon as well...

Whats the best way to go about this?

I've been looking at 1/4" routers and dremel engravers and wondered which would be best to use? it will be mostly for lettering not pictures or anything like that, I'm not artistic enough!

 

I'm sure i've seen a few people on here doing engraving? Ian Leach i think...?

I've found I'm between a med and large which is really annoying. Med legs are a little snug, large waist is a bit of play! 

Think its going to be the Stihl x-flex for now. They are the comfiest and most stretchy in the crotch. 

Hi guys/girls.

I'm after a set of trousers for my climbing course but they have to be type C.  Of all the ones u have tried on, the Stihl x-flex came out as most stretchy, manoeuvrable.

What are your thoughts on best climbing trousers..Type C?

Cheers

Mel

On 16/12/2017 at 12:50, Billhook said:

It was interesting to watch that series on astronaut training and selection.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b092ng4q

 

There was a very mixed bunch of candidates, ranging from two women pilots to athletes to a gangly looking geek who had a degree in physics I think.  

you looked at the candidates and you thought that he was the least likely to make it, but he hovered the heliicopter better than the pilots and docked the simulated shuttle perfectly., and he was in the final three and only not chosen because of his close relationship with his family and his young age.

 

But the main thing that came out of it for me was that it was vital according to the man in charge Chris Hadfield, who had been on the space station himself, that the candidate must be able to interact with the other crew and be a positive, uplifting character that you wanted to be around.

When they sent the first crew up to the space station they were inevitably alpha males, all brilliant at their tasks but they very nearly or probably actually had fist fights on board because of the intensity of working together as alpha males in such a dangerous environment.

 

Not too dissimilar to arb work where there are a lot of alpha males working in a dangerous environment.

 

My main point here is that if you can make a good impression on your potential new boss and workforce, that you are someone who people want to be around, then you are half way there.

 

I always liked this comment on " I have a lot of experience"

 

"Some people have 1000 different experiences, while others have the same experience a 1000

times!"

 

Some wise words buddy thank you.

Hey buddy, I use a dremel with a variety of different bits.  And a set of very small hand chisels.

Some of my work all hand carved of course.

i'm not worried about travelling for work.  

London on the other hand !!!!

The hints and tips you have given will definitely be heeded, and I hate it when guys stand around on their phones or looking out of place as not doing anything.

As I said,I luckily have a few months of courses to complete first before actually securing a job. 

cheers for the boost there Mark

Hi guys. 

Random question... I'm literally just starting out in the ARB world and having no previous experience.. His the hell am I supposed to suit a creditable CV?

Many job adverts I have looked at want mine 2 years climbing experience.

I have quite a few months left before I actually need a job placement so hoping you guys could assist with some words of wisdom?

Somerset area BTW.

sweet, so if the option comes up... 260 or 346xp?    

also, what do ppl think about the 510?

thanks for the advice guys, I am looking at an MS260... what is the standard size bar used?

I know I know,probably a complete numpty question but hey, we all have to start somewhere right?

in region of 250-350 ish 

Reasonable budget?

Hi Guys/Gals.

I'm just in the process of starting my Arb courses.  What would be an advisable Chainsaw for my initial chainsaw course?

Obviously i'll be using this for training and work after also.

Thanks peeps

Mel