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

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These pictures both demonstrate 'catastrophic fibrous materials failure'

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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