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    Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

    I assume so. Nothing wrong with bidding it that way if you are willing to help but don't want to or are too busy. If your bid is still the best, so be it.
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    Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

    Absolutely. I've come to the conclusion somebody not worth $20/hr isn't somebody I want to hire (at least not long-term below $20 - $17-18 might be a good starting place just to see if somebody with no experience is going to work out).
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    Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

    A) It's a stupid title to the video. I'm sure TCIA rejects many articles. They aren't publishing a 600 page volume each month. I don't think there is a conspiracy against the point he is making. B) Curious why you oppose TCIA? I'm not going to try to defend them one way or the other...I'm...
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    Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

    I do agree that equipment is a GREAT answer for a lot of tree work to improve both safety and efficiency. I think his rant is against trees being removed that don't "need" to be removed...but the company will do it (or some, maybe even push it) because they have equipment payments to make. I...
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    Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

    "The industry has historically had some problems with restraint.....can't resist selling out the trees..." (4:50) Well said. It is certainly a challenge. Big iron=big money which means it needs to be working.
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    One Leg Squat

    I cannot do them, but check out pistol squats. I'll have to ask if my son can do them yet, but one of his baseball coaches was having him do these which is where I learned of them. He needed a bench for balance when starting out with those. Not sure if that is part of their regular...
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    One Leg Squat

    Bulgarian split squats? Yes. Other leg in front? Cannot get quite all the way down anymore.
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    Adapter for Avant to skid loader or mini?

    I have a small snow plow that came with a lawn mower tractor I bought from a friend. It has sat in the corner since. One set will convert that to push with the Avant. Not sure how much use it'll get...but better odds I'll quick attach it onto the loader than trying to figure out bolting it on...
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    Adapter for Avant to skid loader or mini?

    Update: Got a quote to have matches for the bottom pieces made. I think he said they'd burn them...laser cut maybe? Or maybe they would be milled. If I bought 8 pieces (to make 4 sets) they would be $30 each. Not bad...but before spending $240, I thought I could waste some more time and...
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    New device from ISC

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    Avant "Knee"

    I got in and out a few times today thinking about this. Yea...it would be awkward if I couldn't grab the front bar on the roll cage. Get them a handle! I felt it would be worse on my right knee - but I'm left legged dominate, so might step differently than a right-legger.
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    Avant "Knee"

    I looked at Intrepid before I bought my Avant. They were a solid option...they were actually the first that changed my mind from a mini skid to an articulated loader. For the smaller models and similar money to what I was spending (Intrepid KM85 would have been less), they had slightly less...
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    Avant "Knee"

    I'd probably weld (or bolt) a handle on. But does that void any warranty? Is it a safety concern weakening the ROPS? I cannot imagine so, but I could imagine someone saying "it hasn't been tested so not OHSA approved".
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    Avant "Knee"

    What size machine? Do I recall a 755? Is that a higher step up??? I bought a 528 late fall... haven't used it enough to really get that feel. I did add grip tape to the steps as they were slick with muddy boots when planting trees... I'll have to intentionally think about getting on and off...
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    Avant "Knee"

    Isn't this the same case (left side access) with any of the articulated loaders? Mini excavator? Tractor with a cab? Your car and truck? Etc... It certainly may be worth talking with somebody who studies ergonomics about a better way to get in and out of the loader if it's causing problems...
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