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  1. Birdyman88

    Looking to start a career in tree work

    @Lord Baby Arm You may find this thread interesting. It has some tips for working in hot weather. Thread 'Working In Hell' https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/working-in-hell.33606/
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    I've Got A Vole Problem

    We had a neighborhood cat named Ace who use to frequent our property. Owners said he was becoming feral and put him under house arrest since fall of last year. Still let their kids run wild though. Anyway, not sure Ace was a vole hunter as much as a lap cat.
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    I've Got A Vole Problem

    Duh yeah, that's a great idea [read-can't believe I didn't think of that, lol.]
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    I've Got A Vole Problem

    The last two years, I have voles that are girdling the base of of some small trees behind my house. They're targeting the saplings, but have gotten a couple of larger trees around 4-6" diameter. They seem to prefer black locust, but they have gotten several winged elm. They got about 10 trees...
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    Set up a new swing...

    Hey @moss, I saw where you basal anchored and ran through a few points - so about how far is it from the swing to the pivot point?
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    Set up a new swing...

    That is too cool.
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    most ergonomic handsaw location?

    Right leg. Easy to draw and holster even in tough position. Not much important down there those sharp little teeth can hit.
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    Looking to start a career in tree work

    Beranek book in PDF on Educated Climber for $20. Its worth a 1,000 $20 carabiners. https://www.educatedclimber.com/beranek-fundamentals/
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    What do you think of my recommendation?

    Typical. Hackberry and sugarberry do the same.
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    Ditch Witch skid price questions...

    Got a quote for a SK1050 last week, includes BMG and Blue Diamond pallet forks and 44" bucket. Total with tax $48,800. The same setup with SK800 was $37,450. The two comments I have are 1) steel prices are driving the prices up about $2,000 from a year ago, and 2) I think the dealer inflated the...
  11. Birdyman88

    Beer Beer Beer.

    You'll drink it if he tells you to. Never screw around with a bunny holding a 661c.
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    Beer Beer Beer.

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    What do you think of my recommendation?

    @climbingmonkey24 Do you have someone you know well and trust that does cabling? Do you trust them not to hijack your customer? Do you trust them not the make a comment on your work that might make you look incompetent to customer? Around my parts, sleazy people are common. Just something to...
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    What Do You Say When Someone Calls For Something that You Know You Won't Do to The Tree?

    That's a good answer. I always like to throw in the fact that it's not worth the potential damage to my reputation in the case someone who knew anything about tree trimming actually sees it, particularly my competitors. You can get into more detail if the customer seems open minded.
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    How to hire employees in the tree care, how to know which are good candidates

    One of the more successful residential construction companies in our area - the ones that build the big homes - picks up day laborers in the parking lot when they have a big job. They do great work and other companies have a hard time competing with their bids. The owner of the company is loyal...
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    How to hire employees in the tree care, how to know which are good candidates

    @charrezmichelle I'm in my 50's. I have been all over the pay scale in my life in many different roles and companies. Started out painting in the family biz, tree work with in-laws, then engineering, property management on side, now my own tree biz. Here are some observations of myself, and of...
  17. Birdyman88

    new echo chainsaw commercial

    Well said swing. And let's not forget that the OP @texasmossball is an accomplished and competent arborist. He was named the TX Arborist of the Year in 2012 by ISA. I doubt those who bagged on him in this thread can claim such an accolade. It seems he would be an asset to this community. It is...
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    Sexism and Homophobia in Arborculture/TreeLife?

    Man, the best times of my life were hanging out with my daughter watching her become an accomplished golfer. The girls are so much fun to watch. Once you see their spirit and spunk, you'll never want to watch the guys again. Suppose same is true in climbing and everything else.
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    Sexism and Homophobia in Arborculture/TreeLife?

    As for the sexism, my wife gets lots of comments about her gender when she works ground. Most of it good. But I've also been told by a stump guy she doesn't need to be lifting some of those logs - like 40 pounders. As soon as I find another good stumper, he's gonna be history. I've had another...
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    new echo chainsaw commercial

    I let my wife read this thread yesterday and she was embarrassed, for the OP and the climber. As my fill-in groundie , technically she is a "woman of the trees". She thinks the OP is owed a huge apology, especially seeing that he posted his real name and credentials. Some of you did allude to...

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