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  1. Kevin

    A bad break

    It looks like toast from the picture but I would want a kerf on the compression side where the wood is attached. A little lower than in my picture.
  2. Kevin

    A bad break

    It's similar in theory to this one in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk62EOaTo4 Get all the branches off the top so it can't get hung up.
  3. Kevin

    A bad break

    One method I would consider (if there's room) is to rig the top and pull the bottom away from it at a safe distance then lower the top to the ground. The break looks like it's only being held with end bind.
  4. Kevin

    Tripping a Bore Cut

    This one was closer to the stump, the other was higher. Both straps were above the face.
  5. Kevin

    Tripping a Bore Cut

    Hard to beat a good cinch strap... or two.
  6. Kevin

    Heli-Loggers TLC Show

    I'm good Chris, thanks. You can write to Gordy and ask him if there's another show in the works ... [email="heli-logging@standingstem.com"]heli-logging@standingstem.com <heli-logging@standingstem.com>
  7. Kevin

    Heli-Loggers TLC Show

    I can't say for sure but I wrote the network and they said not at this time. Stock up on Beranek videos.
  8. Kevin

    Utility Arborist Canada

    It's a requirement for anyone being employed in the province of Ontario that is using a chain saw. This is under the Construction Regulations. It includes line clearing techs,municipal workers, parks employees,contractors, anyone using a chain saw. The skidder requirement is a separate...
  9. Kevin

    Utility Arborist Canada

    Occupational Health and Safety Act ONTARIO REGULATION 213/91 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 112. (1.1) No worker shall use a chain-saw unless he or she has been adequately trained in its use. O. Reg. 145/00, s. 29 http://www.csao.org/UploadFiles/Miscellaneous/Training_Chart_July_2006.pdf
  10. Kevin

    Utility Arborist Canada

    I would urge everyone to take at least one chain saw course. It is mandatory in Ontario, you have to have it anyway.
  11. Kevin

    New Husky Climbing Saw

    The air filter has moved to the rear, huge improvement there.
  12. Kevin

    JLG manlift tips, kill sowrker, in rare accident

    Re: JLG manlift tips, kill sowrker, in rare accide Those boxes are just a molded plastic. That steel cover next to it looks too small for a confined space, I'm guessing it's just an access for the city utilities like water.
  13. Kevin

    JLG manlift tips, kill sowrker, in rare accident

    Re: JLG manlift tips, kill sowrker, in rare accide That's not a manhole cover, it's a plastic cable tv handbox.
  14. Kevin

    Electrical Wire Tears Apart Tree

    Dave, there might be a neutral on that, it appears there are two attachments on the pole.
  15. Kevin

    Ever heard of the Soft Dutchman?

    Real narrow face might not be good for a tree that doesn't favour the lay. A deep face with wedges I would attempt. I'm intrigued with the mechanics of this. It's like blowing up a building and incorporating the weight to assist in the dirction of fall. This method uses the weight of the tree...
  16. Kevin

    Ever heard of the Soft Dutchman?

    The secret to that is weakening the wood below the hinge across half the length of the hinge wood. The hinge breaks early on the dutchman then continues to break slowly across the entire hinge allowing the tree to spin around. The guy is a pro faller.
  17. Kevin

    Here's a scary shot

    Re: Here\'s a scary shot That's too neat for Bell Canada, that's what they call GOLD PLATING , but that is the country where they send their customers for help when the phone isn't working .
  18. Kevin

    Ascending with GRCS

    I had another look at it, thanks for the explanation.
  19. Kevin

    Ascending with GRCS

    I don't do that without a back up safety. If that rope slips or comes out of the GRCS you're a gonner.
  20. Kevin

    My first major tip-tie-good but....pic added

    Re: My first major tip-tie-good but not good enoug I use the GRCS for that. If you don't have one you could use a pulley system in conjunction with the rope brake. A redirect to a higher branch then to the main stem could keep the load from swinging back at you. Try to find someone to work...

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