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  1. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    Apparently one of the original codoms failed about 60 yrs ago introducing the decay column - the remaining twin did a great job of compartmentalizing completely hiding the old wound from view. More to come, gotta go to work.
  2. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    This cut about 12" above grade revealed:
  3. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    This was the visible part above ground, single stem solid as a rock. Here's the interior below ground:
  4. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    Yep as soon as I can get back there this weekend I intend to do a thorough dissection and documentation with multiple tools and methods. Will post pics here early next week.
  5. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    Excellent replies here thanks guys. Mostly stuff I already knew but I had to post the original "dumb questions" (no such thing) just to fish for more info/hidden gems of knowledge. After a close examination I realized that a standard sounding mallet would not have been very useful here as the...
  6. Raven

    Heart Rot in Bur Oak (pic heavy)

    So this happened last night: No wind, healthy canopy, no tip dieback. Tree has withstood countless high wind events over the years. A sounding mallet would have given a clue to the internal decay - but then what? The reason I ask is that there may be more and I'm wondering how to detect...
  7. Raven

    sold

    Are you sure it doesn't work if you only tried it once? Just curious because Kernmaster is my favorite for Akimbo use, but maybe this special edition has slightly different qualities. What makes it "special" anyway? - the color? Good luck with your sale that's an attractive price but I'm rope...
  8. Raven

    This is the Akimbo

    Ha thanks Tim but I could never get rid of Arcimboldo's "Winter" @RyTheTreeGuy that first pic is sweet looking straight up the rope like that, magazine cover worthy. I guess I had withdrawals from this thread, just couldn't let it lay dormant. FWIW the Akimbo is my go to device on Every...
  9. Raven

    This is the Akimbo

    This IS the Akimbo:
  10. Raven

    Treemotion lite. $325 shipped

    Is the lite really that hard to put on and adjust without buckles? Is it possible to install aftermarket buckles?
  11. Raven

    Cincinnati, Ohio: Certified Arborist/Tree Climber/Crew Leader

    Where????
  12. Raven

    This ever happen to anyone?

    1000 hauled, no stump. What was your underbid price?
  13. Raven

    Why did this fail..?

    I'm glad we can use the internet to learn from each other and not put people down. I would suspect the internal decay down low inside the trunk combined with a high wind event. To avoid falling with the tree use a rubber mallet to "sound" the trunk and identify high risk internal defects - and...
  14. Raven

    Tree With Power Line (Picture)

    Call the system operator to get a temporary disconnect so you can safely remove the tree. They will cut power and coil up the dead wire out of your way - that's the best practice in this situation. I strongly discourage climbing if there is actual contact, the wire coating could be worn...
  15. Raven

    Approved Mechanical Devices

    There are so many available now I think I need clarification on which are currently approved for ITCC use. The ITCC website doesn't show any recent advisories but reviewing all the old advisories we find some useful nuggets. I'll just start this as a list and replies can add or subtract from...
  16. Raven

    Working alone?

    Wow great replies here thank you guys. So it seems working alone is not illegal nor inherently evil, and it won't increase risk of injury and actually eliminates the risk of being hurt by a coworker. The problem then becomes one of emergency preparedness, of whatcha gonna do AFTER something bad...
  17. Raven

    Working alone?

    Yep line clearance climbers need a rescue climber on site per ANSI Z133 4.3.9. Nothing about ground cutting with a chainsaw anywhere? @Brocky what state is that? I know loggers and farmers do it all the time but it don't feel quite right. Asking for a county worker who has been assigned to cut...
  18. Raven

    Working alone?

    I'm having trouble finding any standards prohibiting someone from working solo. Let's say someone is out in the woods felling trees all by themselves - he has a cell phone and a truck parked out on the road but no other workers are nearby. Aside from being foolhardy is there a standard...
  19. Raven

    This is the Akimbo

    Sorry to hear your pain, I remember "the wait". But it is worth it! Somewhere in Utah there's a chunk of aluminum being milled to fit your hands right now. I finally got to put this thing to work and I really love it. So many good qualities, where to start? The best is maybe how easy it goes...
  20. Raven

    This is the Akimbo

    Nice gym there @danimal3 What is your preferred setting on new Fly? I'm at a D3 on used and fluffy Dragonfly indoors, no actual work climb yet but this is the line I'm leaning towards.

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