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  1. Norm_Hall

    Illinois TCC 2020

    The IL Chapter is holding their 2020 comp on May 16th in Zion, IL. We are looking for judges, techs and timers. Contact the IL Arb Assoc at april@illinoisarborist.org or Norm Hall at halln@sbcglobal.net
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    Crane accident...

    Very unfortunate accident. My condolences to the family. During crane work, we would make our plan from the ground with the crane operator once the crane is set at the appropriate radius. We then know our pick weight. We use the "Green Weight Log Chart" to approximate log weight before each...
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    Porti loading

    It's going to depend on the weight of the load. If there is a light load, one might be able to get by with 3 wraps. The heavier the load, the more wraps required. The last cleat hitch should be on the top post. Sometimes only one cleat is needed, again depending on the load.
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    music wire

    .041 is a good all around size. I use on 7/16" to 3/4" arborist rope.
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    4 to one bend ratio

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    worn out portawrap 3

    Yeah, I only used up to 5/8" ropes on the aluminum. The steel powder coated gets the 3/4" DB ropes. Like said in a previous post, the aluminum doesn't get used at all anymore. Use the steel powder coat for everythng now. I know I'm the minority, but I still really like using 1/2" 3 strand...
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    4 to one bend ratio

    Very clever.
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    worn out portawrap 3

    Mostly 1/2" (13mm) 3 strand. But some 9/16's and 5/8" double braid too. I would say about 60% 3 strand and the rest DB.
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    4 to one bend ratio

    Regarding splicing, I was always told that the angle at the crotch of the splice should be a minimum of 30 degrees.
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    worn out portawrap 3

    Here's the image of the two Porty 3's side by side, 1 aluminum and 1 Powder coated, both large. I only use the aluminum version as a demo to anchor it to a tree. Not for actual lowering.
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    worn out portawrap 3

    I have an aluminum large Portry 3 and a very well used large steel powdercoat. I'll place them next to each other and attach the image to show the wear in the aluminum tomorrow.
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    What did it for you?

    I too, started in 1969, 3 days after my 16th birthday in April, workng Saturdays. Worked most Saturdays until summer break. Started working the summers of 1969 and 1970, between High School grades. No throw lines, no shot pouches (johnny balls), just climbing a 40' ladder and free climbing...
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    McCulloch 10-10S

    Had one Mac 10-10 back in the day. We had an 18" bar on it. If I remember correctly, that saw was fairly well balanced with an 18" bar. No anti-vibe, manual oiler, built with all cast magnesium. Heavy, but very dependable and very few breakdowns. Also had four Mac 7-10's. That saw was a rocker.
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    Spider leg

    Hey Chris. I've been using straight buries on Tenex Tec for at least 8 years with no problems. No Brummels, just a straight bury. Check out Samson Ropes instructions at Samsonrope.com, Resources & Literature, Splicing Instructions, Class 1 eye splice. Call me if you have any questions.
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    Pulling with vehicle, etc.

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    stopper knot on doubled static rope

    X2. It should have been announced during the "walk through". There is nothing in the 2014 ITCC rule concerning this. It is the Chapter's responsibility to keep "all" involved safe. A verbal warnng should have been given before the climber started ascending. LAME.
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    ISC Port-a-wrap

    If that is in fact the one I posted a picture of, Dave Spencer DID NOT invent it. Attached is a picture of the 1st Porty 1 (low left - yellow); 1st Porty 2 (top right - yellow, next to a large Porty 3) crude, but effective; 2nd generation of the Porty 2 (low right - orange). And, I have years of...
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    Anchor Style Lowering Device

    That device was manufactured by Charlotte Rigging Supply (CRS). No longer in production. That design was modified to the Porty 1, which was modified to the Porty 2, which was modified to the Porty 3. I have the evolution of models in my basement, except for the 1 pictured. I have the 1st Porty 1...
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    ISC Port-a-wrap

    This one?
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    Connecting climbing lines together for life support.

    I've used the Z bend to tie lowering lines together for lite loads. If I were to use the Z bend to tie 2 Life Support lines together, I would leave long enough tails to tie double overhand knots (fisherman's) on the host ropes as a backup.

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