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  1. tod_k

    Hung up Red Oak

    Had to remove this 34" up rooted red oad. I was around 100' tall. The tree it is hung up in is around 30" The tree to the left is also around 30"
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    Oak Triplets split.

    Riggs does have a good talent for risk assesment. Something we could all learn from.
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    Career oportunity

    Just a note, we are also looking for truck mechanics. And of course climbers.
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    What's the deal with the new PAW?

    Re: What\'s the deal with the new PAW? I used two slings on the paw the other day. One on the top bar and one on the bottom. That elimanated any of the limatations including removing slack with one person.
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    Career oportunity

    Still looking.
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    Career oportunity

    We can help with the cdl. We can do the pre trip and driving test in house.( you still need to kow your stuff). Most of are trucks require a cdl.
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    Career oportunity

    Thanks for the messages. We do have several positions to fill.
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    Friction Saver Question

    Looks like it is tied into a loop. That doubles the tensil minus the bend of the knots.
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    Ivy league Poplar

    Great piont! The crew makes the final call.
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    Career oportunity

    We are always looking for people to help expand our vision.
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    Career oportunity

    Kramer Tree Specialists is currently seeking climbers with a cdl license. We offer year round work and are always expanding. www.kramertree.com I can be reached here via private message or at tjkramer@kramertree.com
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    BOL Missing Climbing Gear

    Well said!
  13. tod_k

    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    Great post. During this thread I have only been talking about the high forces of dumping heavy wood. This is were I prefer poly. With an exotic, the cover will still see damage resulting in an expensive sling worthless. And I also free if your risk managment is dependent on sling choice you need...
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    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    They strectch, thats how they melt at the hitch.
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    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    I believe I was wrong. One thing to keep in mind while slamming heavy wood close to the ground like in the attachment is that the force comes into the sling very quickly. On such peices I have seen some melting on the sling at the hitch. For this reason and the fact of unknown loads I would...
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    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    Yes to your statment.I have never needed an exoctic fiber sling while slamming wood. Static loads I use some exotics mostly small ones like 3/8" loopies for statics loads on redirected rigging points and such.
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    Finally lettered my enclosed trailer

    I think you missed a spot.
  18. tod_k

    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    Good point. The rope should be the weakest link. With such inproved equipment it seems the tree is the weakest link.
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    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    Right on. Other considerations of dyneema are melting point and how the fiber responds after heavy loads. I do believe it breaks down faster when pushed closed to it's tensile strength, and that can be hard to manage when dumping wood. I do use covered dyneema for crane work or complete static...
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    Strongest Block Attachment Sling

    I can understand your point. I need to teach many people at our company as well as others. With a well thought out risk assesment and rigging plan double braid has never done us wroung. Amsteel needs a high level of competency that may be challenging.

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