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    That goofy dork looking guy Nick from Tree Stuff can shove it.

    The tarrifs I'm okay with. In the same token, the plug needs to be pulled on income tax for Americans. A double burden will not go well.
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    That goofy dork looking guy Nick from Tree Stuff can shove it.

    Where it gets me is when I'm in the tree and I'm watching the ground crew between picks. Not including the crane op or the foreman, there will be 3 guys busting ass while 2 are looking for excuses to sit idly. For example, a new hire of 3 days in, has to check his phone every 10 mins, chat with...
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    That goofy dork looking guy Nick from Tree Stuff can shove it.

    I agree whole heartedly on this. Throughout my working life, I've always bitched about salaries not keeping up with the cost of living. But, I did not let that become a slacker of myself. I do not lean on others, or hold my hand out as many in youth do in recent times. I have always held my...
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    That goofy dork looking guy Nick from Tree Stuff can shove it.

    I see it everywhere in all trades, and I've only got 20 yrs on you.
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    Propping a tree?

    Then I like the idea of a pressure treated tripod, with 2 legs being longer at the intersection. Those 2 longer legs would hold your branch saver idea. Or possibly a stretchy piece of cordage. Let the tree fell some movement to keep growing stronger and not become reliant on a kickstand. Kinda...
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    Propping a tree?

    Can the client be talked into a removal and replant? That cedar will never be straight again with that much curve. Propping will buy it some time, but for how long?
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    Phone policy for tree crews

    ^^^ This I leave my phone in my truck. If there's an emergency there's other resources that should be dialed 1st anyways. I wonder how people survived pre cell phones.....sarcasm inserted. Anyways, I do not want my phone aloft with me. I do not need to make or take a call while my attention...
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    That goofy dork looking guy Nick from Tree Stuff can shove it.

    Tariffs will level the playing field. It will take time and be a bit of a bumpy and painful road. Historically, Americans have always stepped up to the cause, whatever the cause may be. Opening manufacturing in the states will be a great thing. The consumers will demand quality over quantity...
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    turning a cab+chassis into dump truck question

    State road pirates here are aholes.
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    turning a cab+chassis into dump truck question

    I "built" my truck. Actually had it done at a buddies local truck shop. He tinkered with HD trucks building them from parts trucks. Which is what I did after getting a cab and chassis. '97 International 4900 DT466 with a 6sp Fuller. Was a home heating oil delivery truck. Got a 20' HD stake...
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    New device from buckingham

    Love the ZZ in action. My preferred mechanical for not being overly finicky with ropes, like the Akimbo can be. Thee ZZ doesn't need to be dialed in. It works great within it's range of ropes. I dislike it not being midline attachable, like the Akimbo is. I use mechanicals mostly in crane work...
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    Morbark Chipper

    Nice machine. Whish I ha 50 to drop. GLWS
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    Palfinger PK88 for Sale

    Sorry to see this turn of events, Steve. I rooted for you the whole way. I completely understand, you gotta do what ya gotta do. May better times be ahead indeed. May this be a smooth transaction and transition. My best to you and yours.
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    Battery ground saws

    Curious...what's the colorful loop hanging in the middle of the doors?
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    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    I would imagine for the larger weight capacity. If one can have both, it's a great duo. Perfect combo for big jobs with huge trees and enough guys to keep it moving.
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    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    Both machines I have mentioned are turf tired. They both see residential work most of the time. The giant with foam is faring well. The avant without foam has had 2 tires come of the rim do to terrain conditions and one flat from a puncture. The giant does well in any terrain, except for soupy...
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    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    They add weight down low. Helps with counter balance and stability too. Doesn't require a bunch of air pressure for a stiff side wall. Seems the foam maintains that and allows a bit of tire flex. Almost like airing down for better traction. No worries of a flat either. The giant crew I...
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    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    Mad Max machine...... Forgot about the Intrepid....
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    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    I don't know squat about Cast but fuck Avant. Outfit I work with has the 528. Thing looks like it's been rolled twice and fallen of the trailer 5 times. Plastic is for dirt bikes and 4 wheelers. Another company I work with has the Lil Giant mentioned above. Night and day difference. Awesome in...
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    New device from buckingham

    Bump for the thread. I find this device intriguing. It may bridge the gap between a ZZ and an Akimbo? I'll definitely wait for more user feedback. "Wait" is a loose term here. I may never jump on this wagon.

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