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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    If the saw wasn’t designed to be used with one why make it a top handle saw?? If I had to use a saw 2 handed I would certainly be choosing a rear handled saw regardless of the size timber I was cutting. The ergonomics of a top handle saw certainly lean towards one handed cutting than 2
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    Article: PA inmates learn arborist work

    I would be all for it if the person seemed a good fit. As for clients asking where my employees came from, I would politely tell them that it is none of their business as the job contract is between them and myself and my company, my company is responsible for my employees conduct. If that...
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    Is anybody dumb enough to buy a tree service?

    I think with the tree game, because generally the owner has so much to do to with the day to day runnings of the business or is on the tools with the crews themselves, it is hard for someone to invest in a tree business of small to moderate size. I know with my business, I have contracts...
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    Pricing

    Here in aus it’s around 6.5% I think off the top of my head
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    SENA 30k mic not long enough work around

    We run jama helmets which are a copy of the kask I believe
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    SENA 30k mic not long enough work around

    We run the 30ks on all our helmets and haven’t had an issue with the mic cord not being long enough
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    Sideways Barberchair

    I know of people who when faced with the likelihood or possibly of being trapped in the circle tie in to a neighbor tree and attach their pole belt around the spar to be cut with a sturdy cable tie to act as a break away should shit hit the fan. Not an ideal scenario but it does provide solid...
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    Needing a bigger saw.

    Round here in aus the 660 is legendary, the pros choice of saw whether that be arb work or logging. I run from 16-42” bars on my 660 and 661 for falling and milling and noodling firewood. Both saws handle the big bar no worries with the 660 pulling it slightly better. My go to saw for most work...
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    Rescue slings

    Shoulder strap rescue slings. Has anyone seen or made an adjustable length shoulder strap rescue sling?? We are required when working on the lines to have two slings for rescue, these are only to be used to assist with keeping the injured in an upright position during rescue. The sling does...
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    Im new to the business, but never climbed before. Any advice?

    Full time 5 years. Spent a lot of time prior to doing it full time cutting firewood and milling logs with big saws for furniture. The saw work side of things was easy for me as I had a pretty solid foundation prior to starting full time in trees working for someone. It was the climbing and arb...
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    Im new to the business, but never climbed before. Any advice?

    My opinion only after reading this whole thread. The people on this forum who have comment live the tree life, for most of us the business/trade of arbor culture consumes us, constantly learning, discussing ideas etc. People who have done this for many many years rightfully take offence from...
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    Im new to the business, but never climbed before. Any advice?

    It hurts me to say it but it kinda sounds like your in over your head, climbing a tree is one skill, using a saw on the ground is a skill, using a saw in the air a skill, pruning/dismantling a tree is a skill, certainly takes time and training to be able to combine all of them to be able to...
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    Splicing double braid

    Thanks for posting that, would you climb on that?? New to the whole world of splicingnand knowing what splices are suitable for what ropes
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    Splicing double braid

    Hi splicing gurus. I’m having trouble trying to splice 3/4 poly double braid, I have managed to do a couple in the past but I’m having difficulty putting the core back in the cover. When pushing my fid back through it gets jammed up real tight not long after passing the Y of the spice, getting...
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    Grooming a Climber

    I agree with @rico here, location and work type makes a huge difference. I work mostly in line clearance here in aus, the power company we work for require us to wear spurs when climbing unless the customer specified different which is very rare being in a rural location. A good lines climber...
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    Grooming a Climber

    There are certainly climbers who are in it for the thrill, the bragging rights or trying to look cool. There are also the climbers who are in it for the challenge, and to be the best damn tree man they can possibly be. Big difference between the two, and usually easy to spot who is who.
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    Grooming a Climber

    I think the same mentality goes for tree work in general. To be any good at your chosen role be it a groundie, tower operator, climber you have to want to do it. When I interview people for a job, they could be the smartest, hardest worker around, yet if they don’t really want to be in the tree...
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    Grooming a Climber

    I think @rico is right in what he is saying. To be truly good at being a climber/arborist, you have to be extremely passionate about the job. Not everyone works in a place where there are great climbers to learn from, so in order to get better one must use their spare time out of work to...
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    Figure 8 as top anchor when rescuing a climber

    Interesting to see what people think of this setup
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    Daily rate freelance

    Not many companies care about the employees anymore and just want to make the big profits at a cost to the worker. I left my previous employer to start my own gig, primarily to be able to run it how I wanted to be treated, if that came with a decent profit that was a bonus. My brother and i now...

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