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    How do you handle diesel fuel for your equipment?

    I thought the smell was in the clothes they wore while refueling rather than on their hands. Gloves would be a good idea for sure.
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    How do you handle diesel fuel for your equipment?

    I've never owned or used anything that required diesel fuel, but I remember sharing a small office with people who did. Whenever they stopped to fill up on the way to work, they'd smell like diesel and stink up the office. Is there any way to handle the stuff without smelling like it afterwards?
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    I noticed right away that all of the rubber that was on the rods was deteriorated while that part between the bad spots in my picture and the cup was in very good condition. Maybe what they use as a lubricant isn't playing nice with the rubber.
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    That's surprising. I can see how a scratch in the (probably) powder-coated steel might lead to corrosion, but it doesn't seem like it would affect the rubber tubing. Too late now If there's a next time, I'll just buy a replacement head assembly. It's not that much more than the pouch and...
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    Mounting a pulley for my moving rope system in a tree

    I'd like to have a pulley mounted high up in a yard tree so all I need to do is pull my moving rope over the pulley and back down to my Zigzag. This would really simplify getting in a quick climb. I'd leave a light line in place as a bookmark when I'm not actually climbing. Making a...
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    I used Windex to get it done this morning with both sides the same length with no twist. Just waiting for it to dry. It wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    It's a big slingshot for getting lines in a tree so you can get your ropes. Google Notch Big Shot or search for it at any arborist supplier.
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    Was it a similar condition that prompted you to replace your bungee?
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    Fine tuning the pneumatic line launcher

    After using it several times I noticed the air chamber was still slightly pressurized after a launch. I searched around and finally found a lighter spring (on Amazon) I could use on the diaphragm to let the valve open quicker and stay open longer. So now I can get a little more distance, or I...
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    Compared to the new one I've got it hasn't stretched at all, and it still works fine, but I'm concerned about the cracking about halfway around both sides at the ends of the metal horns on the side closest to the pole. Of course, the cracks open up a LOT more when they're under tension. I've...
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    Powered pole saw with side-cutting blade

    I saw the picture of the Stihl gear box, but it looks like it tilts the saw down but still pointing forward in line with the pole. That would help when cutting almost above you. The cut would be more horizontal instead of sloped.
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    Powered pole saw with side-cutting blade

    This is something that would be easy for a manufacturer to make if they started from scratch with that idea in mind. The fact that nobody is making one leads me to believe it's not such a great idea. I can think of several reasons it might not work so well. There would be no way to make a...
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    Powered pole saw with side-cutting blade

    After taking the Kobalt pole saw head apart, I didn't see a way to modify it to make it easily convertible from straight out cutting to side cutting. I'd need to completely disassemble the saw head to remove and reinstall the pole each time it was switched from one to the other. It's not made...
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    Powered pole saw with side-cutting blade

    Here's the only thing I could find, and I don't think it will do what I'm looking for.
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