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  1. RogerM

    Best $25. I spent in a long time.

    Glad your not too bad, doesn't sound fun at all. Thanks for the story. Always disliked adding "links" to systems, but in this case....using "screamers" hopefully mitigated some of the bodily damage. Screamers,@Stumpsprouts , from what I looked up, are basically the fat part of a fall arrest...
  2. RogerM

    Tall Cottonwood = scary? Made to top!

    Another "old school" photo. This was a cottonwood I did in my 20's, We couldn't get our shitty bucket to it so I got told to climb it. This was a crane removal. I was expecting a bucket day, it threw me off my game a little, but it worked out. Not only was I climbing mrs, Arborwear wasn't even...
  3. RogerM

    Not gourmet pears but nice to eat

    neat. I have cleaned up some downed (storm damage) pears that were pretty old. Didn't get around to grinding it and yep, the suckers came on with a vengeance, now, I'll select the dominant one and nurture it. seems fruit trees are good at this, also some magnolias.
  4. RogerM

    Suspended by a thread

    I'm taking this into serious consideration. I'm working with TM, so need to make sure I order correct setup. Thanks for the link @Shadowscape.
  5. RogerM

    EAB in Ohio 2023

    I'm with you @ATH.... I really am starting to believe the efficacy rate of EB is good for 3 years. Do still suffer from don't change if this 2yr plan is working.
  6. RogerM

    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    That spiral staircase is amazing? did you take the stairs?
  7. RogerM

    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    Order longer rope. Not trying to be curt, just the best advice I can offer. We don't have super tall trees here. I can only assume that that kind of height changes things. having to switch over or carry additional gear to transfer to a new system might not be ideal in "new" territory. There are...
  8. RogerM

    Bucket truck newbie- tips, tricks, things you wish you knew

    get used to needing just a little more reach...and outriggers and hot asphalt don't like each other
  9. RogerM

    Rot resistant wood suggestions please

    Thank you all for the feedback, I sincerely appreciate it!!!
  10. RogerM

    Rot resistant wood suggestions please

    I had poplar siding on my first house for termite resistance... but totally agree poplar droplar... the "architect" probably did a fast google search... it perked my ears up too. What about hickory?
  11. RogerM

    Rot resistant wood suggestions please

    I am involved in a project and I'm looking to contribute some wood for a natural playground to support and anchor a tree section. It will be on its side and anchored to these horizontal logs. The architect involved wants either poplar or locust. Do you all have any other suggestions or...
  12. RogerM

    Alex Shigo anniversary

    A kind man who made practicing arborists feel appreciated
  13. RogerM

    What is your saw sharpening station like?

    dang, sorry so large. The ol stump vise is pretty handy
  14. RogerM

    What is your saw sharpening station like?

    our "in the field" or back of atv
  15. RogerM

    Climber killed in Columbus Georgia

    Sincerest condolences. The number one, most beneficial piece of safety equipment, I believe, is the addition of the com systems. I don't like to even work without them, I do, but prefer not to. Its great to both watch someone's back, and they yours from 600 feet away. These awakenings are sad.
  16. RogerM

    Today....

    Dang it!, now I know my spirit tree is a Maple. So wanted it to be an Oak...
  17. RogerM

    Lift operator bails from bees

    are there any documented instances of "Africanized bees" in your area? Honey bees can go into a frenzy stinging mode. They are very reactive, and panic makes things worse. I hope they weren't. Only adding to the conversation because I keep bees and have been swarmed before, i was in a bee suit...
  18. RogerM

    Face protection from bees

    there are bee suit hoods out there, you would wear them over your helmet though...
  19. RogerM

    RigGuy versus Wedge Grip cabling wire stops

    my solution to that was to leave some extra cable and make a bend, not cut flush. not pretty but has worked so far.
  20. RogerM

    RigGuy versus Wedge Grip cabling wire stops

    Wedge Grips gets my vote. I used to really try to make my 7strand splices pretty on the thimbles. left and right threaded lag hooks, hand auger... never got into cobra system, guessing boss, at the time didn't want to fork out the loot. Wedge Grips take the cake imo.

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