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  1. Redtree

    Suggestions for midsize saw?

    I'm not sure but isn't the 241 less cc than 261. 241 with that new chain width is probably as fast maybe. But the 261 with the same narrow chain cuts awesome. It can be purchased as a kit, includes the narrower bar and 2 chains for the 261. I think it came with sprocket too. Sent from my...
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    This does the most for the least. Rigs in no time. Adds no weight to truck. Great for pruning days But I would've liked a 19 yard yesterday. And sorry guys I just noticed I posted over your questions. Mangoes, don't miss the questions. You could sell an insert. Unless he wants my spare pull...
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    That makes good sense. The only thing is your driving half full a bit. But fuel is way less than multiple wages. My guys are alone when dumping. Chips and brown logs:) And it's usually close to where we work or on the way. I've established a few efficiencies that are odd. But Yesterday I could...
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    Sorry mangoes. I know your a really good pruning company too. I just thought you used the big box for removal days. I'd say my numbers are similar but never I've never divided it that close. I'm happy to see that though. I think most are at over fifty percent removal. I dunno. Not that that's a...
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    Tricky how? Many chippers favour one side so make that the chip side. But yes firewood might be easier loaded at the back. Do you have a midpoint gate of some sort to hold chips while you dump wood? Or do you dump both and separate after with tractor/loader? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How do you recognize a node?

    Looks like all this discussion shows the huge range in definition arborists have for the same word. This is where we need to unify so we can communicate effectively between each other. I'm not being critical. I'm still reading up on this and learning. What do we really need to know? Cuts are...
  7. Redtree

    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    I've often wondered about a side by side system. Truck or trailer. Open the log door then move and open the chip door? Anyone try this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    Yes I agree with advanced if your doing a lot of removal, you need a big box. Especially if you chip fuel wood, which is more efficient from a production stand point. We do removal with the one ton dump but not an insert. Separate fuel wood mostly. Inserts are not as big as cab and chassis so...
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    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    Was that u at the old hall in 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Redtree

    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    Thanks man. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Redtree

    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    I'm no techie. I tried google plus for the video. Is there something easier?. I also tried straight to treebuzz. Can't get it to work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Redtree

    pickup bed converted to dumper?

    I've been using an unconventional method for years. I have a one ton dump truck but also another truck with a tarp system. Tarp is tough. Almost like webbing. It's from old tennis bubble. I used old fire hose bolted to the sides. I lay it in and chip. Then when I get to the dump I tie the fire...
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    How do you recognize a node?

    I like both TH ideas. What's the simple way to say this stuff? I don't know because I still need to read more and try again, maybe in a year at the rate I learn and read. But I'm learning here. I like the point about the 'don't think just cut it'. Or 'if you had to think about it, cut it'...
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    How do you recognize a node?

    I see some amazing discussion here. As a guy who makes 100-200 cuts a day I would say I make most of them at nodes defined by Shigo. But I don't agree with always making a cut at a crotch. We are very crotch oriented and not bud oriented enough. This may be wrong, but can a node be created? If...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    Today's Black walnut before Client wanted clearance from house and overall reduction for leaf stain reasons I wanted to reduce overall for storm reasons. Win win. Tree and client. After pruning with hyauchi all out of 9' A ladder. Three or four bottom limbs. 30-40 cuts. Under 2.5" After...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    PROGRESS IN PRUNING AND URBAN TREE REPRODUCTION and SHIGO As Shigo said, it's not about proving the old ways wrong. They did what they could with what they had. They had the same good intentions. They thought flush cuts were good because wound wood was quick and thick. Can't blame them. Plus...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    The left tree is less of a concern to him so it will likely be growing taller against his ideal, but tolerable. The right tree is even likely the same but he wants me back to keep it at the same height (limit growth to a specific height). I'm hoping he sees by the reaction that the left tree is...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    The first photo shows the before. To compare properly for the left tree, look at the first and third pic. Texture is improved. The two Norway maples were done once already and I think they didn't need another app yet, but the client (a friend and experienced tree guy) wanted to 'keep these...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    Yes I noticed in their new pamphlet for the public on storms something to the effect 'if your tree has more than fifty percent of its branches then you should consult with an arborist'. So what's that mean if there is less just cut it down. There is so much more to it than that. Compare just...
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    Reducing trees is unnatural?

    First thing I want to ask anyone is I really would love to know how ginko reacts to reduction. We both have a few big cuts and a few more here on yours perhaps? Again not a bad thing depending on ginko behaviour and suscepatability, but I limited bigger diameter cuts. I think I'll door knock at...

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