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  1. Keeth

    Saw preference?

    I have a 550XP Husky that I sent for port work when new. It’s on its 10th tank of mix, and I swear it gets stronger with each tank (esp. after tank 4). I run a 20” light bar (81 DL) and it runs circles around my stock 562XP. No hot idle/start issues, but I do let it warm up on the first crank...
  2. Keeth

    Novel Felling Cuts?

    I used it to keep an 18” dbh maple off a retaining wall below and it worked well. I’ve also watched people try to use it to keep a spar from rolling, but with mixed results. Half of the time the “tab” (rectangular section below the notch) snaps off. Since It doesn’t appear to have a predictable...
  3. Keeth

    stihl battery tools

    I’m a big fan of the STIHL MSA 220C rear handle. The top handle version cuts well, but it’s awkward and heavy. My son bought the 300C… it’s nowhere near worth the $1700 - saw, two 500 batteries, and charger (my son already had the charger.) We don’t have the one of the polesaws, but I’ve used...
  4. Keeth

    Balancing long limbs parallel to ground (crane slings)

    Do you have one person rigging & rappelling and another person cutting?
  5. Keeth

    What is your favorite rope for Masdaam puller?

    I called New England about the drop in quality of Multiline. They said a few years back they started sourcing cheaper fibers from China, and that’s why it puffed up more quickly than it used to. They assured me it was as strong as ever, but I shared my concern about it not interacting as well...
  6. Keeth

    What is your favorite rope for Masdaam puller?

    This is the best I’ve found: 9/16 Blue Fleck For years, I used this: Multiline II Both are made by New England Rope. The Blue Fleck is nearly 1/2-inch, and when stretched (loaded) matches the pawls on the Maasdam’s drum more closely than the Multiline. Hope that helps!
  7. Keeth

    MS460 bar length and replacement

    Do you know what is causing this to happen? It can be due to damage, but most likely it’s a result of unbalanced sharpening over time. To fix this issue,I use a Husqvarna roller guide every third or fourth sharpening and I haven’t had a saw cut to one side in years. As long as your power is...
  8. Keeth

    Recommended saw for spar work

    I really like that setup for the 261. It just feels right. Does that make sense?
  9. Keeth

    Recommended saw for spar work

    I finally took the plunge and purchased a ported 550XP last year. It has a 20 inch bar with a 0.325 pitch chain, and it’s a dream for spar and/or crane work. It isn’t as obnoxiously loud as the Bark Box which is important when you’re running a saw close to your head.
  10. Keeth

    “Rope Only” Canopy Anchor??

    Several years ago I learned to leave a long tail for running bowline basal anchors and wrap it timber hitch style. I’m not near a rope right now, but I’ll try to post a pic this afternoon.
  11. Keeth

    Bend radius for rigging

    This short came across my Facebook feed this morning. The amount of rope in the system makes a huge difference!
  12. Keeth

    Guy rope angle for side lean pull over

    The equation(s) you are seeking is another example of 3D vector resolution. No matter how many ropes are attached, the combination can be resolved with the same math used to solve the resultant force on a freshman physics force table experiment. Offsetting a lean to “aid” the hinge means the...
  13. Keeth

    Rigging down logs stance

    Thank you all, for your replies. The truth is you need to PLAN the reactive forces for a given scenario. The worker in my OP is very skilled, as well as the groundie. I bet this is the exception, not the norm. Hinge opening, thickness, and back-cut are all part of the planning process. The key...
  14. Keeth

    Rigging down logs stance

    Anyone who has been doing tree work for a while has probably been jostled out of their stance by an overload or mistake lowering a load. I appreciate your constructive contributions. Twenty years ago I found discussions like this to be very helpful as I explored work positioning concepts. Just...
  15. Keeth

    Rigging down logs stance

    I came across this FB video from Craig’s Tree Service where they were rigging down logs. Jordan is standing opposite of the rigging point. The ride was a little rough, but this was an exception, not the norm. These guys know what they’re doing. Where do you normally stand, and why?
  16. Keeth

    Trail Cam and Wildlife Thread

  17. Keeth

    Physics Question: Basal vs Canopy Anchor Forces

    The skeptic in me raised an eyebrow at this comment. Is this a general rule you discovered, or is it applicable to the working limits of the porty? I would think a 1” line (or smaller than 3/8”) would break this rule quickly. Diameters outside of the working parameters would definitely impact...
  18. Keeth

    Climber looking for work in Asheville, NC area

    Beast Coast Tree Climbers just South of Asheville and Craig’s Tree Service in Hendersonville are two stand-up outfits in the area.
  19. Keeth

    Experience or Skill?

    Thanks for the responses! Sorry for the confusion. I realize I should have shared the definitions for Skill and Experience for my request first, then asked the question. Experience- something personally encountered, undergone, or lived through Skill- a learned power of doing something...
  20. Keeth

    Experience or Skill?

    That’s a great representation! I think of it more in terms of a Venn diagram. Would you be willing to share where you observe this in an area of tree work?

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