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    Tulip Tree Repair

    If possible, our pruning standards favor the stub being left. Based on avoiding the larger trunk wound. If it's not viable as a limb any more, the same compartmental changes will happen if you cut it off.
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    Stress concentration in cuts...

    This was my exact first reaction to this thread. Vertical bore at the REAR of the hinge is wasting fuel. Put the back cut above the bottom of the under cut, gapped or not, and the fibers separate in the very same vertical plane.
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    DIY hiking wheel for carrying a load of climbing or camping kit on a narrow trail

    Have you guys seen these before? Your unicycle cart reminded me of them. The single wheel is definately better suited for single track with bigger bumps. I fantasized about a modified harness cart for brush hauling. Or like an arbor trolley with harness option?????
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    A couple quick Spur and Flip-line tips

    I envy that pace and rhythm, rico! I would love to get more pillars like that, just to really stomp on. Most of my trees wont let me get more than 20' before the limbs or twist or kink make me renegotiate my motion. I also never got into wire cores and the roll is great for the small stuff too...
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    Did I Make A Big Mistake?

    The only issue I could think of would be a big ass clump that interferes with proper drainage of the hole (too wet) or makes an air pocket (too dry). I have lost a bare root planting because it dried out too much, but that was basically negligence. Busting up the clumps really well and mixing...
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    It's mid-April and I'm uncertain whether to find a crew to climb for this summer or go-it alone, need advice/counsel!

    Its wild seeing "I can manage with 15/hr," and "no one should charge less than 100," so close together. Pricing work has always thrown me through a loop. I am usually not involved in that aspect at all, so when I get my own jobs for friends I have told them 50/hr and I am UNINSURED. I did a job...
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    It's mid-April and I'm uncertain whether to find a crew to climb for this summer or go-it alone, need advice/counsel!

    I think the missing link is probably the existing companies/crews and the quality there. I do hope there is someone qualified to offer mentorship, training, or apprenticeship. Or even a high caliber crew doing frequent technical work, just to befriend or give referrals. There is also the...
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    Juniper?

    Not eastern red cedar, which IS a juniper, weirdly. Cryptomeria?
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    Ring vs Carabiner w/ Pulley for Bridge

    I guess I will pipe up being a working climber on a rook/hydra pulley. I got used to the low friction. And the 3 hole swivel is so good at multiple systems because you can switch sides so easy. I can be tied in like a mofo and just duck under lines and spin around.
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    Today Was Not a Good Day, F’d Up a Bid And Job

    At least you will learn something to improve on. Be thankful you aren't in a "salesman got it wrong, again," situation. That sucks in a whole different way, but you get to blame someone else! You have our permission to cut yourself some slack. Sometimes jobs will change in a single moment when...
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    I should see this tree.

    Word? I'm ignorant on the details, but theres got to be some champions in there. Largest trees I've ever seen. I remember hearing the tallest tulip was further northeast....
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    I should see this tree.

    Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is in the same area in NC. It's got amazing old growth tulip poplars.
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    Transporter or shembiner

    Get one of each, I love them both. Shem left, transporter right!
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    What are your thoughts on this heavy leaner skinny tree

    A remote tip might make you more comfortable, but it seems like an opportunity to expand your comfort zone. I imagine the drop zone is not great and the other trees around are pretty far for rigging. In similar situations I have been able to cut and chuck with a remote tip. One thing yet to...
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    Why You Should Hire a Tree Removal Company? (READ WITH CAUTION. THIS IS BOT-TALK—-Tom D)

    Soooooo are we to assume you want some editing?
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    Foot ascender strap

    Indeed. Find some webbing that fits the slots and reclaim the slide buckles from the old strap and...sew on and sew forth.
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    Moss Cinching Lanyard prototype

    It's just nomenclature, slip knots pop out if you load the line with out spiking them. The marlin spike hitch when loaded in midline sort of opens up the ordinary slip knot form as the slippery tail is loaded.
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    Moss Cinching Lanyard prototype

    I have done this before and didnt have any doubts about it other than dressing the slip knot (marlin spike once you clip it) well enough to hold tight. It was in a fork, but wrapping once seems like a good solution here for cinching a lanyard with a snap.
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    Where to cut to drop this tree.

    :risas2:
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    Looking for ways to reduce quote time

    I work for a company that has an accounting dept. that has a pie chart break down of our hourly rate. Customers dont see that, but they understand after some explanation, they have to pay for the truck and chipper too. Plus ins. Plus fuel. Plus everything. I'm guessing you're after some kind of...

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