Host a Free Workshop....... is it possible?

This blog post is for anyone interested in hosting a small, free chainsaw skills workshop. You will find out information on running a free workshop in your home/work area
Perhaps you represent:


wood working club members
Forestry groups
farming groups
rural clubs
charity groups......


We have been running free skills workshops for over a year now and have recently been given some sponsorship from Husqvarna Ireland in the form of equipment goodies and give aways. (Thank you Tony Brady)
for more info on Why we run these workshops click here




We would like to travel around Ireland and get right into local chainsaw groups, to spread some good honest tips and skills on things like chainsaw sharpening, tensioning and how to cut quicker.


All we ask for is the diesel to get there and a cup of warm tea on arrival. The rest, Treecareireland and Husqvarna look after.


for more technical info on chainsaws click here

Please contact treecareireland here to suggest a location or phone on 059914867

to keep up to date with forestry training, treecare and crazy pictures click here

  

These pictures both demonstrate 'catastrophic fibrous materials failure'

Super spruce in Union Hall

Just a quick video Blog of an amazing Sitka Spruce in Cork. Andrew Harrison and Kevin Birchall from Treecareireland visted this Sitka Spruce whilst carrying out some chainsaw training in Co. Cork


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Arboricultural Training

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"FREE ADVICE, QUESTIONS ANSWERED, CHAINSAW OPERATORS NEEDED..."

Have you ever fancied a career working in Trees? Has the thought of taking up an exciting, well paid career in the canopy interested you?
Perhaps you already climb trees and want to update your skills or you work in the landscape industries and want to broaden the services you can offer to your customers.

Maybe you would like to project a more professional image.

Well now is the time to have a closer look at some of the skills that are available through training with TreeCareIreland and achieving NPTC City and Guilds Awards.

TreeCare Ireland together with City and Guilds centre, Absolute Training Services will be providing the opportunity for you to talk to Instructors, Assessors and Tree service providers about the skills required for one of the most exhilerating jobs in the land-based sector.
"We would like to connect you with people that work with trees and can answer your questions."

"We would like to create an open forum for discussion about qualifications, courses, equipment and skills."

"We would like to be on hand each day to give honest, FREE advice about trees and tree care."

So this is our plan for 2010....

Phone us a Treecareireland 0n 059 9148678
Text Kev on his mobile 0868286573
Email info@treecareireland.com
Web contact us www.treecareireland.com
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We have also provided a widget below for instant contact. This is a secure method with a comment box for your questions. We have asked for your phone number. If you would like us to call you to discuss anything please ask. We are always delighted to talk.

"INSTANT CONTACT, QUESTIONS ANSWERED..."

Winter settings for chainsaws

As the minus temperatures arrive for Christmas, I thought it time to explain the winter setting for some chainsaws. By understanding some very simple adjustments it is possible to get a cold chainsaw running perfectly in winter weather conditions and limit the frustration of a spluttering machine.
The diagram and explanation below is taken from the user manual of a STIHL 026 and describes the simple alteration that can be made to improve performance in cold weather. It is important to note that a similar operation can be performed for most chainsaws but will not be exactly the same for each model.
If you have a different make or model of chainsaw simply look for the removable or adjustable piece of plastic or metal that will allow the warm air from the cylinder head to circulate back through the carburettor. It will usually have a tiny diagram of a sun and a snowflake to indicate how to set it. Some must be removed entirely and some are just moved into a different position.



IMPORTANT WARNING: The setting must be put back to summer setting in warmer weather as leaving it in the winter setting will cause over-heating and possible damage to the machine.

Click here to book your Free Chainsaw Training courses
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Stihl Oilomatic Sharpening info

Stihl Oilomatic Sharpening info
Originally uploaded by Tree Care Ireland

December's Free Chainsaw Workshop has just finished and had the biggest turn out yet - 12 eager chainsaw users arrived, primed with questions about chainsaw sharpening, Personal Protective Equipment and safe cutting techniques.

Thanks to all that turned up on this wet and windy day and we look forward to seeing more of you next time.

The next workshop is being held on Saturday 23rd January 2010 at 11am - 2pm

For all those that missed today's session there is a useful chain sharpening guide Above, with file sizes and angles for all Stihl Chain (apart from the new Comfort3 range)

Click on the picture, Print it out and stick it to the wall in your workshop. It is fairly straight forward but if you need to know how to use it register for the next workshop below and come along......






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"Why are we running Free Chainsaw Workshops?"

A number of people have asked us recently about our motivation to run free Chainsaw workshops. We have been hearing comments such as, "You'll never get rich giving your services away" and "you need to get every penny you can in a recession". However,(and I know this might come as a bit of a shock) we aren't doing it for the money!
All of our instructors at Tree Care Ireland pride themselves in their ability to impart knowledge and chainsaw skills and enjoy sharing knowledge.



We have realised that of all the chainsaw users in Ireland , only a fraction of them are professional or will have the time, access or desire for structured training. But....all chainsaw users should have some basic,ACCURATE knowledge of maintenance and safe use.

For many years I have been talking to chainsaw operators from farming backgrounds, small woodland owners, landscapers, builders and of course arborists and foresters and there are still many aspects of chainsaw use that are grey areas or have changed in recent years. It is these key areas that we would like to focus on and hopefully stimulate all chainsaw users into applying and updating the knowledge they have.

We can't offer certs with our free workshops, but we believe that the ball should start rolling somewhere and why not with some safe,solid, time saving skills like guide bar maintenace and chain sharpening.

So there you have it.... our reasons.
We give you three hours, once a month. You give us the pleasure of sharing some of our skills. Win, Win!

Here's what to do next:

1: Check our other posts for the next workshop date

2: Fill in the box below to register your interest in the workshops. This helps us to find out if anyone is interested. We will send you an email as soon as you fill in the details so check your inbox and confirm the email.

3: Keep an eye on our blog and website and wait for the next workshop date
4: Dig out any old chainsaws you have, throw them in the boot of the car and drive to Carlow!





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Next FREE Chainsaw Awareness Workshop

Beginning on the 1st August, Tree Care Ireland will be holding a monthly Chainsaw Awareness workshop. These instruction days are aimed at anyone who uses a chainsaw at work, on the farm or at home and would like to improve their awareness of basic chainsaw handling.

The workshop will be running from 11am to 2pm and is FREE OF CHARGE to all that contact Tree Care Ireland or register interest in the opt in box below. The three hour session will involve some demonstrations of chainsaw sharpening, protective clothing, safe cutting techniques and much more.

THE NEXT WORSHOP IS ON 5th December





We would like to extend our welcome to anyone that is interested. If you connot attend then maybe you know someone who can. Please pass on this information.

Dates for each monthly Free Chainsaw Workshop will be posted on this blog and at the Tree Care Ireland Website

If we receive enough requests from particular regions we will happy to come to you. Please put your location or city in the opt-in provided.

Tree Care Ireland are committed to improving chainsaw safety standards and reducing accidents involving chainsaws. We want to make a difference and we think that 3 hours per month will help us to do it!

What do you think?


Kind Regards


Kevin Birchall

Contact info:
Tree Care Ireland
info@treecareireland.com
http://www.treecareireland.com
05991 48678

An impressive demonstration of chainsaw protective Flip Flops!

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Irish ISA Tree-climbing Competition 2009

ISA Irish Tree Climbing Competition

Tree Care Ireland and Treeclimber.ie are hosting the Irish competition for The International Society of Arboriculture from 3rd- 6th September 2009.

This year we are hoping to have some charcoal making demonstrations, Chainsaw carving, Children's tree-climbing with a difference, traditional wood turning, Stump grinder demonstrations, Thermal Imaging decay detection and much more. All of the usual machinery exhibitors will be present with new woodchipping machines, Unimogs and cherry pickers.



Location: Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow

Proceedings:

3rd & 4th Sept: Tree climbing competition Workshops. Professional Instructors and experienced climbers will be on hand to show novices the techniques and tips required for competition. This is a great chance for climbers of all levels to learn new uses of equipment, new knots etc.
Entrants can also get their equipment checked on these days as part of the registration process.

4th Sept 10am: ISA Certified Arborist Exam, Talbot Hotel Carlow

5th Sept: Start of competition, adrenaline rushes and general enjoyment. Barbeque in the evening. singing, dancing, drinking and toasting in front of the bonfire.



Directions & Map

Tree Care Ireland's 10 step Survival Guide

Useful info: B&B's and Hotels are available if you like your comforts. Lisnavagh is 10 minutes from Tullow for TESCO, ALDI etc

Photos from last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinbirchall/


Please contact us if you would like to exhibit machinery, products, chainsaw carving or anything else tree related. Just fill in the opt-in below to register interest and get more info.

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Chainsaw Awareness Workshop

Beginning on the 1st August, Tree Care Ireland will be holding a monthly Chainsaw Awareness workshop. These instruction days are aimed at anyone who uses a chainsaw at work, on the farm or at home and would like to improve their awareness of basic chainsaw handling.

The workshop will be running from 10am to 1pm and is FREE OF CHARGE to all that contact Tree Care Ireland or register interest in the opt in box below. The three hour session will involve some demonstrations of chainsaw sharpening, protective clothing, safe cutting techniques and much more.

....................................THE NEXT WORSHOP IS ON 12th SEPTEMBER..............................................







We would like to extend our welcome to anyone that is interested. If you connot attend then maybe you know someone who can. Please pass on this information.

Dates for each monthly Free Chainsaw Workshop will be posted on this blog and at the Tree Care Ireland Website

If we receive enough requests from particular regions we will happy to come to you. Please put your location or city in the opt-in provided.

Tree Care Ireland are committed to improving farm safety standards and reducing accidents involving chainsaws. We want to make a difference and we think that 3 hours per month will help us to do it!

What do you think?


Kind Regards


Kevin Birchall

Contact info:
Tree Care Ireland
info@treecareireland.com
http://www.treecareireland.com
05991 48678