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    Needing a bigger saw.

    If 36” was the main bar length, I’d go MS661R. If over that, 395. I personally run a 32” on Ported 461Rs but I’m goofy. Chain Speed = chain speed as long as the power head has the Stones to pull it. If you were going with a 41” B&C, I’d go with the 395, but the 661 weighs noticeably less...
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    Needing a bigger saw.

    What length bar are you planning on running? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Tough news out of Rhode Island

    It’s certainly possible. I hope those involved see the value in sharing with the Arborist community the details of how things got where they did so Others can learn from this Tragedy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Tough news out of Rhode Island

    I saw a post about this on Facebook yesterday. I understand he was loading logs using a Skid Steer with a Grapple & the Log got away from him. Idk if the log rolled down the arms, or if 1 end came into the operator station. It’s A Sad Deal. What stood out to me is supposedly his wife...
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    Lithium powered saws?

    All of my newer battery powered shop & wood working tools are Milwaukee: if they come out with a Top Handle, I’m going to have to try one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forester Pro Series Chainsaw Bar

    That Flyin’ Dutchman is ingenious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forester Pro Series Chainsaw Bar

    After looking back at my photos, I see he was slabbing too. Since Pics, or it didn’t happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forester Pro Series Chainsaw Bar

    At one time those Woodland Pros were cannons. I’m not sure who they get to make them now. The Oregons are about as cheap as I want to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forester Pro Series Chainsaw Bar

    A guy I’ve milled with has a 72” on a Ported 661 that he cross cut mills with. As cheap as it seems, it has held up so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Taking on owner operators

    Too bad Jax is so far away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Electric over hydraulic

    [emoji1787][emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Tips for Climbing a Tulip Poplar

    It’s also used heavily used in furniture. Hardwood Plywood is sometimes made of Poplar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Brand new ms661 bog (Mtronic 3.0)

    The link I shared above was one additional finding. The most important reason more than 50:1 is for bottom end longevity. 50:1 is too lean for the cranks & bearings. I’ve not taken this stance on my own, or from Methods related to bicycle racing, but from the experienced builders on those...
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    My new knuckleboom

    If it’s just .404” 0.063”, Here is 1 option. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122127439487 I’ve got a buddy in NY that carries Carlton .404” round ground full Skip for his local harvestor customers. I’ve got a few loops of 123dl for my bigger...
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    My new knuckleboom

    .404” pitch ( instead of 3/8”), x 0.063” gauge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Just finished a climbing course over the weekend

    It depends: am I wraptoring up, roping up, or spiking up? If I’m Wraptoring up, I’m establishing my TIP 1st & then coming back down to wherever I need to start based on the obstructions. Of on spurs or rope, On the way up good sir. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Just finished a climbing course over the weekend

    https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1387 Like @Barc Buster said, Dominant Hand side, on calf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Just finished a climbing course over the weekend

    This x 100. A handsaw is a bad Thing to slip with. OP, Get comfortable climbing without a saw first. It’s going to take a while. I haven’t seen it mentioned in this thread: Always Always Always make sure you are double tied before using any type of saw. That’s a Standard for power saws...
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    Just finished a climbing course over the weekend

    There are a few different Falling & bucking scenarios in the Dent book not found in other publications that cause me to stop & think when I’m cutting. Its worth picking up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Just finished a climbing course over the weekend

    These by no means replace an Apprenticeship, but if you don’t already have these, get them & read them till you are sick of reading them. The Tree Climber's Companion: A Reference And Training Manual For Professional Tree Climbers...

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