Scotty2809

try Snowball engineering and Tom Lamb... worth a watch

I'd +1 the 261. I've got a few saws and the 261 is by far my 'go to' saw. Paired with a Sugi 20" and 050 chain. It's bloody lovely to use. The battery saws are also great for light use. Whether its the 540i xp or similar. One saw i couldn't be without due to the pruning and small felling is the Milwaukee Hatchet. Before i get stick regarding the Hatchet, please try one. Paired with an 8ah battery and a sharp chain, it will dramatically reduce fatigue when up in the trees or on the floor cutting coppice stands.

i removed my coat whilst i was in the office... i did have the radiator on...

sheeeeeeet (or sh1t) you arent having much luck..... i did the same a few years ago falling down some stairs, my head punched through some plasterboard and my collar bone took the brunt. 2 days later i rolled my car over and it completely separated. heal quick and don't be tempted to chuck a length of box section on your shoulder, which is what i did after 5 days rest.

same in chesterfield.....

i'll send a Private message now

that reminds me..... i need to replace one of mine on the 170 i have. Oil cap has decided to become 2 parts. I definitely prefer the screw caps over the quick lock ones though

I'll have a look first thing in the morning and let you know

Morning all. Finally started to get some firewood in order these past couple of weeks and gained a few contacts. My partner has been pushing herself and has always wanted to join the ARB community so shes managed to get a into some volunteering at a local forestry site, made some contacts with local ARB services, and booked onto her Chipper course!! Chuffed that she's pushed and is hopefully going to shine! Thats what the wanted AD is for, some old rope that i can help teach rigging and knots etc. (it definitely wont be used for any sort of climbing at height) I hope everyone's staying warm and safe!

what size is the gate opening. i have a few spares i could send your way if they fit?

Morning all, been a while..... a fair bit of clearance work from dead fall over the last few weeks, since the storms. Just waiting for the sun to make an appearance before cutting and carrying. Have a great day all and stay safe

As AHPP has stated above, get yourself a scooter or 50cc bike. Yes, some employers will accept that you will get to work by other means, but having your own transport is a big bonus. Have you contacted any local estates/companies? Have you contact any companies? Have you contacted the local council? Just a few ideas.... Unfortunately, all i can offer is advice, but the lads and lasses on here will offer support and advice to try and help you along your way. Just ensure you put the time and effort into ringing round and emailing. Don't approach with a chip on your shoulder as most will just judge. good luck and keep us updated

that's one hell of a beautiful fence!

Morning all, Happy New Year to everyone Few flooded roads around Chesterfield, so bear that in mind when you venture out. I hope everyone has had a great Xmas and New Year. Start ups this morning, so fingers crossed we dont have any major issues. Stay safe!

Morning all Last day before Xmas, commissioning tank install and should be done for 2pm. Ankle is holding up with a crutch as support, so hopefully in a few more days i'll be able to weight bare fully, with a limp Merry Xmas to all and a Happy New Year. See you on the other side.

Thanks Doug I'd much rather have my foot up resting but unfortunately, work is work and the work planned has been planned for 12 months. I won't rest if it isnt done, so i'd rather grit my teeth for a couple of days and rest over xmas. Like anything, pictures don't do it justice. Pics for those interested. excuse the trotters.....

Morning all Well, after me having a moan on Thursday regarding 4 hours of Tig welding. Shortly after that, i decided to jump out the van like a spring chicken and land in a pot hole. Ankle made a crack and instant pain up my shin to my knee.... spent 5 hours in A and E, being told its definitely broke by numerous people, even the doctor who wheeled me to the xray department commented on how it looks broken.. Short of it, the xrays showed a displacement and severe (level 3 i think) damage to some tendon or ligament) I was too busy thinking about how much pain i was in rather than what he was saying. So now, after a weekend of no rest, I am back at work to tig weld these tanks, and hopefully get them in place before the day ends. Then, i will rest easy and be able to have the rest of the week off without the worry and hassle of being bombarded with emails. This isnt a moan or 'feel sorry for me' this is more of a ' be careful ladies and gents' i switched of for a milli second, doing things i've no doubt done a thousand times, which has now resulted in 6-8 weeks of hassle. If i get chance later, i'll take my sock off and post a picture of my elephant foot that looks as though its covered in black paint. So, be careful out there guys, don't ruin Xmas for your partners... (like i've been told i have )

Morning all not ARB related but today's task will be modifying 2 cooling tanks that were not supplied as per drawing that was signed off... 4 hours on my back tig welding stainless. Shoulder will be wrecked this evening. Weather- windy with a hint of that fine rain that wets you through. Apologies if this is of no interest, i really wish it was me updating with daily tasks involving ARB.

Morning all Wet and miserable with a hint of wind today.... and the weather is pretty similar. Managed to offload the tanks yesterday with no issues, also managed an hour on the splitter parts. Could do with some 30mm cutting edge at 400-500mm if anyone has any...?

Morning all, Foggy and dull from 5am. Hopefully i'll get on with a few bits for the vertical splitter i'm building this afternoon (taking plenty of pictures to do a full post on it). I'll be taking delivery of some new cooling tanks this morning from Germany, for polyethylene pipe production. Unfortunately, the day job comes first today. Have a safe day all!

The area on the opposite side to the river is actually council owned. I had a full Land Registry report for the area we own and manage (work stuff, not my own land). I know the Gent that deals with the area and have given him a call to report the above. Unfortunately, i don't think i'll be doing the work. I assume Nick will send a gang out to cut a path and make safe. It's a decent trek to get any out unless i could gain access from the neighboring unit, and winched any decent lengths. There is a public footpath 40 meters from our boundary line, which two of the Oaks have crossed. Fingers crossed i can have a few hours over there with their permission. I hate to see it wasted because effort is required to remove. I love the work around the boundaries, and opening up small areas to allow the land to breathe. It hasn't been maintained well over the years (35-40 years) and in the past 4-5 years the woodland actually looks managed, with areas for wildlife and open areas for the ground to populate and generate. I'm far from any expert on this level, but with work and a lot of questions, i can hopefully save an area from becoming a sludgy mess with a large amount of dead fallen trees. I'm in the Chesterfield area, for work. I'd love to spend more time and effort looking after the wooded areas, but unfortunately, this is usually a weekend job that i don't get paid to do unless it's a critical job. Upkeep of the boundaries, is a paid job, weekend work. But the extra's in the wood and by the river are unpaid. I would rather have the satisfaction of looking into the wood and seeing it grow over the years.

Just a couple of pictures from the River area this morning. 3 decent Oaks are down and a number of Birch and a relevantly small ash. The big Oak is 27 inch diameter where the keys are placed (rough tape measurement)

Sorry Doug, The rain stopped play by the river. Roughly 500mm above the usual level, and i wasn't going to risk any potential mishaps. We did however, have an hour down in the culvert area, to tidy the bank side to make it less hazardous. Quite a lot of windblown damage, so was ideal for the tension and compression class... We worked in pairs, one spotting, one cutting. Trying to teach the basics and hope that they come in handy one day. There was a couple of high broken stumps that i let Wibbs have a go at. Again, teaching the basics and showing the importance of the face cut, back cut and holding wood, and how you can manipulate to turn and move weight (under certain circumstances) We didnt get any pictures, as we were both soaked to the skin and had to clean down the saws and tidy the piles. I may get Wibbs to start a new thread to hopefully show a progression as the months go on. I'm far from an expert, so i would hope the more experienced folk out there would give pointers and maybe offer a few days here and there to help with his growth.

Morning all Me and @Wibbs are up and out tidying up and clearing the river. Raining and water level is up so it'll be bankside clearing and potentially some axe work later. I'll get Wibbs to post pictures up later if he gets some. Have a great day all and stay dry!