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  1. BigWood

    Got to play with our new toy

    So, for the last couple of days I go to run our " new" 30124 manitowoc. Running around our home town removing EAB ash. We've been driving past this big old bastard for 2 years looking forward to turning it into a stump( strictly because it's riddled with EAB). Welltree showed up an took some...
  2. BigWood

    I hate tree climbers

    -they are slow - they are expensive to replace if you drop one -they whine about climbing big trees -they conduct electricity -they whine about climbing dead trees - most are arrogant - they are slow -did I mention they whine? -so easy to die, cut rope, struck bys etc. - always leaving thier...
  3. BigWood

    Duck or quack head

    This one has been around for a while but I just got the pic.
  4. BigWood

    Fat guy yard sale

    Here's a bunch of stuff I just don't use any more. -Gekkos $300 -Rope wrench with tether used 6 times (srt not F.G. Approved) $110 - friction saver, never dropped $40 -new DMM binders 2D &2O $15 each -petzl L hand ascender, used once $70 -CMI foot ascender $55 not pictured -petzl Croll, almost...
  5. BigWood

    What's this? And will penicillin take care of it?

    In a sugar maple if it helps.
  6. BigWood

    Surprise! I need 2 pair of boxers, stat!

  7. BigWood

    Can I use a handled ascender as a chest unit?

    Title says it all. If not why? Have both a croll and a handled cmi ( I think) and wanna use the croll for something else.
  8. BigWood

    Everyone else makes a gopro vid so...

    Here's the last crane removal I "climbed". 60 ton 120 foot radius.
  9. BigWood

    Look out future crane operators

    Ahhh, a chip off the old block!
  10. BigWood

    Ergovation srt

    Anyone point me in the direction of a video etc of the ergo being set up and used on srt?. Can't find anything. Specifically how the croll attaches to the y harness.
  11. BigWood

    Think I'm gonna retire

    Think I\'m gonna retire Had just about enough of trees. Need some career guidance. So far with my transferable skills I could work at McDonalds or, be a walmart greeter. Anyone else have any ideas? Did anyone else want out and get out successfully? Thoughts?
  12. BigWood

    Beedub and the boys' island shenanigans

    Beedub and the boys\' island shenanigans Biggest rigging job of my career. Everything had to be carried onto the site by hand. [The YouTube location was changed so I've put in the new URL~~~Tom Dunlap] http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-feed-u&v=_R18JGfZBfU Wind blown 75' pine with...
  13. BigWood

    Bigwood's big day out

    Bigwood\'s big day out Enjoy http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVsz6UfADAk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQVsz6UfADAk
  14. BigWood

    30 Ton boom truck

    http://www.bikboomtrucks.com/content/2007-int’l-paystar-national-1300h-30-ton-crane-–-100’-reach I happen to know the guy who runs it. He takes real good care of it.
  15. BigWood

    Stein crane bag woes

    Over Christmas I ordered from Stein US , and quickly ( given the time of year) received my new crane bag ( among other things). As my crew has been on winter shut down and smaller jobs, I have not had an opportunity to use it until last Saturday. I have no problems with the concept however after...
  16. BigWood

    Amsteel quickie

    Need to know, how long of a bury and taper IN INCHES for 1/2 inch amsteel? Not using/ don't have a fid. thanks BW.
  17. BigWood

    Why boom trucks?

    So, it seems that tree companies, with the exception of guys like Cameron and the Mayer boys, most guys seem to prefer boom trucks (be it swing cab or stand up) manitex etc, over mobile hydraulic cranes Grove Terex etc. Question is, why? For example, there is no comparison between a 40 ton Terex...
  18. BigWood

    Specialized crews

    I'm curious how other multi crew, say 3+ ,operate. The extent of my career has been spent at small 1 or 2 crew companies, with the exception of the large municipal contractor with +\- 40 removal, pruning and stumping crews. So, do your 3+ crew companies operate with specialized crews who work...
  19. BigWood

    Tree crew does more damage than Sandy

    So, watching local news tonite and this story comes on. I see crane and chainsaws, so naturally I'm interested. However, there distinctly seems to be less house at the end of the story. Discuss. http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/more/consumer-alert And click on , does insurance cover storm damage. We...
  20. BigWood

    4 locked threads in a week?

    Are we all getting a little testy with the season 2/3 done. Come on everyone, group hug

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