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  1. Brando CalPankian

    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    What's the ETA on the rebuild? Bummer.
  2. Brando CalPankian

    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    The issue got messy enough I'm not allowed to make large financial moves while this is being sorted. I agree, it seems like it should be a simple fix. Part of the issue now is we depleted reserves plus legal fees, etc. We still have a tractor, but it's wildly inefficient compared to the 755i...
  3. Brando CalPankian

    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    The number of times that I think about "closing" and hiring a few laborers to do my bidding for cash..... Cheesy.... Yes. @Evo, without getting too heavy into it, since day 1 I had issues with attachments falling off of the plate... Pretty severe issue. It's not been unique to any implement...
  4. Brando CalPankian

    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    I don't know how much more I can bend. Business ownership is a wild ride. Our avant situation with the dealer has crippled our operation for more than six months now. The loss of efficiency is costing an average of 20-40k per month, plus legal costs and payment costs. Without the avant the...
  5. Brando CalPankian

    Break test on a climbing line that has been “spiked”

    @Muggs makes a strong point, your tip is all that should be "sharp". If they're sharpened incorrectly I've seen where the edges are like razors. Super dangerous because you're cutting fibers. If the tip is all that's sharp it's less likely to cut and just pushes them apart, like a fid. Easier to...
  6. Brando CalPankian

    Storing a branch manager

    Grapple open, touch the grapple to the ground, back up 2-3 feet, flip switch, rock down, pull back and done. If you're looking to store it on a trailer for transport, you'd need to make a grab point, similar to the bm rake opening. No tips on the auger.
  7. Brando CalPankian

    City Forests Webinar: Ground-Based LiDAR and Tree Structure, July 10, 2026 - CEUs Available

    Thank you for sharing!
  8. Brando CalPankian

    What's killing arborvitae?

    Those are pretty established ones too. Odd.
  9. Brando CalPankian

    Oak Bramble?

    Mmmmmm knowledge. For free even. My favorite
  10. Brando CalPankian

    Oak Bramble?

    Can we see more photos of the site? Additionally, Chris luleys book on wood decay fungi, or his website: https://www.treerot.com/ will help identify if the fungus is parasitic or not. I agree with the sentiment of crown reducing, if possible and safe, based on the limited context of the...
  11. Brando CalPankian

    Lead Climber/Operations Manager position available Maui Hawaii

    Geeee whiz that sounds nice right now. @RyanCafferky you could go play in paradise instead of portland.
  12. Brando CalPankian

    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    As the backlog grows so does my hourly rate.
  13. Brando CalPankian

    Longterm Disability Insurance

    We use the Hartford. It's like $60 a month.
  14. Brando CalPankian

    Mini skid idler bearing removal

    Also, not sure with your specific model, but check for snap rings. They sometimes rot off or are recessed really well. May not apply here but easy to check for.
  15. Brando CalPankian

    Mini skid idler bearing removal

    A bushing press, u joint press, heat, wax, Milwaukee impact. I've made my own cups and adapters for different applications. Lube the threads and wear safety glasses...
  16. Brando CalPankian

    2024 Avant 755i, lots of attachments

    You get used to it.
  17. Brando CalPankian

    2024 Avant 755i, lots of attachments

    I really like the stumper. The articulation of the machine gives you a wide swing.
  18. Brando CalPankian

    2024 Avant 755i, lots of attachments

    Due to a manufacturer issue that the dealer has not figured out, I am postponing any sale.
  19. Brando CalPankian

    Safety Incentive Program

    Came here to say this
  20. Brando CalPankian

    EAB fungal infections

    Way cool!

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