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    Line launcher

    I never pull the line back unless it's hung up where I can't reach it or jiggle it down. I retrieve the throw bag and use that end of the line to pull a two-pound weight up and let it drop over the limb I want. The 2lb weight is almost always enough to pull the overthrown line (minus the...
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    Line launcher

    I tried it out with a six-foot barrel. At 30 and 40psi it sailed over a 100'+ tree. 20psi got me in the highest branches. I'm sure the 4x tank volume is a big factor but the 2x valve opening has to be helping. Very impressive as expected. I was correct about it being too heavy, awkward to...
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    Line launcher

    I just bought a Vevor tire bead seater from Lowes for just over $60, just to see what it's like. Shipping was free. The 2.1-gallon tank is too big for a line launcher, too heavy (15 pounds) to lug around, and would take too long to fill with a battery-powered air compressor. However, the...
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    Work Photos

    The HO was concerned about dead wood on the lower two limbs falling on his garage roof. I rigged them, cut them and let them hang, climbed down and cut them up before lowering the heavy part. There was no good place to anchor a speedline. The debris pile. The tree was extensively damaged by...
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    The 80+ foot 80th birthday climb went well

    Thank you. I share the same hope for everyone here.
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    The 80+ foot 80th birthday climb went well

    The assistance and encouragement from the Tree Buzz group really helped make climbing a safe and enjoyable hobby. Thank you so much!!
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    Here are the mounts I made for the pointer. I haven't had a chance to try it yet and I haven't decided if I want it on top or below the barrel. The mounts have a pretty tight grip on the barrel and the pointer, but they can be repositioned easily for sighting it in. Then I'll add some spots...
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    The 80+ foot 80th birthday climb went well

    Here's the view. The tree under the red mark is the largest and prettiest pine in the subdivision. I had the pleasure of climbing it a while back.
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    The 80+ foot 80th birthday climb went well

    Getting up there was no problem at all, and I was busy installing the friction saver rope guide I had taken with me when I dropped the zip ties for holding it in place. That was the perfect time to come down for a sandwich and slice of red velvet birthday cake. Then I gathered up the zip ties...
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    It'll be fun to play with the laser. Meanwhile, the ramrod-as-aiming extension on the air cannon got me an 81-foot TIP in one shot yesterday. I'm not going to worry about using the PVC with compressed air. The 2" pipe is rated at 280psi at 73 degrees F with a safety factor of two. I don't...
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    Work Photos

    I removed two dead limbs from this pine, one yesterday and the second this morning. I secured them with a rope so they would swing away from me when cut, let them hang while I cut pieces off, then lowered the last piece to the ground clear of my rope pile. The second one had a nasty break...
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    I've got a birthday coming up, so I just ordered a green laser pointer.
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    Vandals. Grrr!

    Tom, I know it's off topic, but could you fix whatever it is that keeps me from getting emails when something is added to posts I'm following. Everything in my settings looks correct and it was working fine for a long time, but now it's not. Thanks!!
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    I line the extension up with my desired spot in the tree (left-right position) and then judge how much to lean the cannon forward to get the height I want. If the line ends up above the desired spot, I can usually work it down with another weight. If it's off left-right, I can put a stick on...
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    I kneel when using either launcher, put the butt on the ground, and brace it against my knee. It's really easy to aim with the arrow release trigger or the blow gun trigger on my launchers. Both require no significant movement or effort, and I can take my time while aiming. The blow gun takes...
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    Today....

    My doctor prescribed some 2.5% hydrocortisone cream. If I can get some on the sting in less than ten minutes, it's almost like there wasn't a sting. Swelling and pain go away and there's no further issue. Works for yellow jackets and wasps.
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    Work Photos

    I removed some dead wood from this big codominant pine. It was a nice long climb in the cool morning breeze...didn't even break a sweat. The lady took a picture of me at work. She also took a picture of this old guy who follows me around. I've no idea who he is.
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    Air cannon aiming issue had an easy fix.

    It was two feet shorter than the Big Shot. That was convenient for carrying it around and storing it, but not so good for aiming. Since I have to use a ramrod for loading the throw bag, I added two short pieces of slightly larger PVC pipe on the barrel to hold the ramrod. I had to do a little...
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    Work Photos

    Thanks for the happy birthday wishes. I've had the air cannon for a couple years but haven't used it much because I've gotten so good with the Big Shot for shots up to 75 feet. The air cannon at 45psi will shoot a 12-ounce weight over 100 feet up, but I usually need a bunch of shots to get...
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    Work Photos

    I used my air cannon to shoot a line over a big pine and isolate a nice crotch 89' up. I want to make a climb over 80' on my upcoming 80th birthday. This should work OK. I've already made sure it's climbable all the way up.

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