Chainsaws

[BobL]

I think most state forestry or Depts. of Primary industry run chainsaw certification courses BC. Might pay to check this out and enroll in such a course.

In WA these are mainly run by private providers. But the forestry services know who they all are.

I know some here may think that's a bit woosy but for a complete novice I think it is a sensible start.

I agree.

[/QUOTE] I've been handling chainsaws since I was about 15 and despite all my experience I wouldn't mind doing such a course.[/QUOTE]
I'm in the same boat as you, but I still went and did a course about 3 years ago. I didn't really learn much and could have probably given the course myself with a bit of reading of the latest "approved methods". But it was good fun, it kept SWMBO happy, and I got to flog the pants off a couple of small husky's

[Black Cat]

Thanks for that tip Artme, I will chase it up. I have done such a course while being a volunteer firefighter (but my male colleagues hogged the saw so I never got practical experience) but a refresher never goes astray. I will chase up the local options.