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    Rattle wedge

    Just tried out the rattle wedge last week on a cook pine removal. The spar had a mild lean, given the access, I needed to rig and coax the blocks into falling on the backside. The device worked as intended, and the ratcheting action was slick, but in that situation I'd take a rope and a...
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    Palm removal in SO-CAL

    [ QUOTE ] I was able to shoot my line over the top and ascended up the palm tree in an SRT system. If anyone does these palms differently, or has other techniques please share. [/ QUOTE ] -I use a RADS srt system on Coconut trims to avoid using gaffs. Maybe I am missing something but are...
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    [ QUOTE ] I don't get it. Help me out here. Wheres the stump?? Somethin? Looks like a branch to me, nothing special?? Anyone? [/ QUOTE ] Not all of us can be professional stump-grinders, some of us climb and rig for a living. No worries though... Here is the last Albizia I removed, ~32"...
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    [ QUOTE ] you guys have the fricken sweet life over there, i think i might hate you, but i tend to do that when i get jealous welcome to the buzz steve [/ QUOTE ] Thanks! You are welcome to come over any time, I'm sure a person of your experience could lend a lot to this island. poor tree...
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    Notha Shot
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    Albizia, being one of the fastest growing trees in the world, has some of the longest wood fibers I have ever seen in my life. This was a "swing cut" hinge, with 80% of the face being on the side of a horizontal stem. The drop went great, with no tear out beneath, but it amazes me that 2' of...
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    On this shot, you can see the second cut which is in the center of the frame. That cut was at a height of 90 feet. The branch which was rigged out was at least 35 feet in length.
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    Welcome Loam_Gnome!

    Ok JP, I'll stop creeping you out w/ my incognito viewings of your posts , Here is the start of what will hopefully be a large series of Albizia (Falcataria moluccana) removal photos. This shot is of the lowest and smallest branch on the tree I am currently removing. approx weight ~ 500...

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