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I had a regular a few years ago who would always order her ribeye black and cremated, literally, and dragged through the smoking oil that pools at the bottom of the grill. She explained one night that she's aware it's a total travesty to the poor cow that died to provide the steak, but it reminded her of the steak her mother would cook on the old peat-fired Aga whilst she was growing up. After that, I never minded quite so much. You are absolutely right though... there's nothing on the planet like the shite of a kitchen on a bad day! I'll keep an eye open for a 346xp, sounds like a decent tool. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for all of the above advice, as for keeping the chain sharp and maintaining everything, having spent my life in kitchens so far I know the damage to human flesh that a blunt knife can do instead of a sharp one, and I've got a solid appreciation of the physics of sharpening metal of all shapes. Definitely one to stay on top of.

Well, I wouldn't say I only want to own one saw, who knows what the future may bring? I do understand the idea of getting something a bit bigger from the get go though, especially seeing as that Florabest device is 50cc too. Cheers for the advice dude, it's appreciated.

Yep yep, already got that lot dude, cheers!

Afternoon everyone, how's it going? Completely green behind the ears here, after 17 years in kitchens I fancied a career change, and after a decent trial day a few weeks ago I start work with a tree care company in November (currently working as a full-time dad for a couple more months). I've got my CS30/31, CS38 and CS39, but I expect to be doing a few months of solid groundie work before doing much up in the trees. I bought that funny Florabest 50cc saw from Lidl a little while ago for a hundred euros (basically a cheapo Italian Husky knockoff, if I understand correctly), but I know it isn't a proper saw, and the intention is to just run the fucking thing into the ground so I can take it apart and put it back together all the time, and build up a solid understanding of maintenance. But it's never going to leave my land, and I'd definitely never turn up to work with it. Thinking back to my time as a chef, it would probably be like some twat turning up in my kitchen with a set of shitty 30 quid Ikea knives instead of a basic-but-decent Victorinox or even a fancy Shun. So I'm looking for advice on a decent first saw that'll see me through for a while, understanding that I've already got a cheap piece of crap to throw around and learn what not to do with it. The dude I'll be working for obviously has saws, and when appropriate I'll be using his kit (for example, I'll not be investing in my own top handle just yet...), but I want to get to grips with my own gear as well. With the small amount of work experience I've had and what little we learned on CS30/31, I'd say if anything I'm leaning more towards Huskies than Stihls, but I am hugely prepared to be schooled on this front. So my question to you all is this... what would YOU buy as a first saw, given what you've learned since you started work? Can you go wrong with a Husqvarna 550XP? Is there something cheaper that'd do the job just as well? Huge thanks for any advice and opinions dudes.

Ah right, I might just stick to the 5l can I have then. I only ask because I’ve inherited the 25l in the property we’ve just moved into from the previous owner, I’m trying to recycle and reuse a load of the stuff we’ve been given. Thanks for the knowledge dudes, all useful.

Righto, I’ll give it a swill out first then, I don’t have any other engines to use the dregs in but I’ll keep it in reserve as an emergency firelighter. Cheers!

Nice to hear a story with a happy ending!

Afternoon dudes, I’ve an empty 25l kerosene tank here from an emergency heating oil refill. Am I okay to just repurpose it for petrol straight off, to store chainsaw fuel prior to mixing with 2stroke oil? Surely what little kerosene clinging to the sides will be diluted enough to not cause me any problems later on? Thanks.

Cheers for the advice the other day dudes, I now have a job. Much grateful, I am! Now, how do I get out of ever going near a leylandii hedge ever again?

All good advice, thanks for that. Don't worry, the noise of one of the other guys on the course doing that all the time drove me nuts. Well, two out of three isn't bad at least! Don't worry, I'm the exact opposite... no gear, and only half an idea. Roger that! Custard creams and bourbon biscuits packed. I'll move slow, steady, and safely; ask about anything I'm unsure of, and generally try not to be a twat. Huge thanks for all the advice chaps, I'll let you know how I get on.

Evening all, how do? I'm in the middle of a career change after 17 years in kitchens. Did an intensive course last November and came away with my CS30/31, CS38, and CS39, plus tickets for stump grinder and wood chipper, but since that I've been a full-time dad. I've only ever had two days of practical work experience. Now, in two days time I've got a trial day with a local tree care company. I'll be felling a few trees for him and showing a brief climb, among other things. Quick question... if you had someone as green as me show up on site for a trial, what stupid mistakes could I make that would, at best, make me a laughing stock, or at worst, make you throw me off site straight away? Cheers for any advice dudes.