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  1. Norm_Hall

    Remove it? Leave it alone? Cable it? Steel? Cobra?

    [ QUOTE ] Hopefully the attached photo is good enough to see some of the decay from a previous branch failure. I think the (now missing) branch on the right, about half way up failed and ripped a healthy branch on the left trunk many years (ten maybe) ago, but I'm not sure. The tree is located...
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    sailors palm?

    [ QUOTE ] I'm a lefty and use the left handed sailors palm. Works great , but there is no way that I could use it right handed. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto!! Another left handed splicer.
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    Anyone used All gear TVP cord?

    [ QUOTE ] Very cool Norm, thanks! It is the thinner one or the thicker Diameter? And as I see just Brummels without anything crossing. How old was it? I already wrote to the Manufacturer about this,but did get no answer. I fear to call the US from Europe... ); [/ QUOTE ] It's the 5/16's"...
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    Anyone used All gear TVP cord?

    I, personally, don't know of any data on this particular product. One can always call the manufacturer. I did have a slightly used one pulled apart, to see what it would break at. See attachment.
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    Anyone used All gear TVP cord?

    [ QUOTE ] Norm, I think that's a good application for that cord. If it's not too much trouble, please post a pic of it in use. I'm interested in how you tie it...can you retrieve it from the access line as you normally would, or is in prusik fashion, requiring unwrapping after the access line is...
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    Anyone used All gear TVP cord?

    [ QUOTE ] Has anyone tried the All gear 5/16 TVP cord? (yellow) [/ QUOTE ] I made a weapon out of it. Use it alot. Can post a pic if interested.
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    Tree flex

    [ QUOTE ] The only thing I know that was talked about in Kentucky was the rings and my BF was not allowed until the ring was change, which was furnished. Thanks Uncle Norm. [/ QUOTE ] You're welcome. The rings were donated by DMM (Chris Cowell) specifically to replace the 'non etched'...
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    Crane Ride

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] glad you enjoyed your crane ride. your crane op should learn how to set up his crane. handling personnel requires more care with the setup. primary outriggers are set up on the lawn with no dunnage to give a larger footprint to the pads on soil area. (3x outrigger pad size at...
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    Crane Ride

    [ QUOTE ] Good you got the chance to work with a crane. What are your thoughts afterward? My only critiques would be. 1. When you choke your climb line with the biner..be sure the gate faces up like when you did it at 14 min 2. I would also go with the cleanest set up for TIP...the best I...
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    CoDominate Branches

    Sub-ordination pruning and a support cable. Is it possible to post an image of the base of the tree?
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    16 strand

    [ QUOTE ] Is it easier to use a wire fid, so you don't snag the inner strands? [/ QUOTE ] Piano wire is the way to go. I can send you some if you want. PM me your postal address.
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    Gaff covers are they needed? YES,YES

    [ QUOTE ] Here it is [/ QUOTE ] That's only a scratch, sissy! Just kiddin. Glad it wasn't on a tendon.
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    A Bad Day at Boutte Tree, Inc.

    Thank you for taking the time to post. I am glad no one was hurt as well. You are a very humble man to post this in the manner which you did. I'm sure we all can learn from this.
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    Cranes, trees and common usage locations

    [ QUOTE ] We use our mini crane in the downtown area all the time, it's 7'10" wide, 53' of boom, rated at 5 ton and can carry 2 ton while traveling. http://treedoctor.ca/photogallery2.html These pictures are from the first job we used it on, doesn't look like a difficult job but there was only...
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    Cranes, trees and common usage locations

    I've done some tree removals in the city of Chicago using 70, 150 and 200 ton cranes. A total nightmare. The crane would have to stay in the street. So, in order to block the street, you need a permit from the city. Then, you had to have an "Emergency back-up plan" in case Fire/Rescue needed to...
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