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  1. Jeff_Cochran

    First rigging block help

    I bought a yellow aluminum isc 3/4" spring block 7 years ago and have went through 4 or 5 loopies that go with it through out that period of time. it has put down more trees and picked up more storm damage from houses than i'd like to count but over those seven years(3 of which i was a contract...
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    Grapple Truck Body Build

    Did you go with 1/4" material for the floor? Plug welding is very labor intensive on that size material. We used to plug weld concrete deck with 1/8" 6011 and the welding machine turned all the way up. no drilling. Just push the rod in and pull it out. if i have done one of those deck welds...
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    Climbing a leaning stem without spikes...

    we call it the huggy bear technique.... just remember a high tie in and lots of redirects if needed to be secure is you friend you can always use a throw knot and a pole pruner.... you can plan your tree climb better
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    Lead Tree Climber--Portland, Oregon

    I'd be your man but I have prior commitments
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    2006 Pete Grapple Truck

    Joe are you storing those logs onsite and then transporting to the mill? can you spell that out for me?
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    2006 Pete Grapple Truck

    we dump a grapple truck cheap here. $35 for 55-60 yard truck at one yard and $25 at another but no logs over 8' or ove 36" in diameter. those dump at $60 a truck at one yard and $12o at another nothing over 12' long at the cheaper yard and if its over 4' in diameter nothing over 8' and the more...
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    Mini Skids

    i might have an 850 in my future..... with some counter weight. anyone want to buy my sk650 its in good shape?
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    Mini Skids

    hook the handles up to the rigging bollard it works way better. you will get bugger loads as well and the handle being up will help you dump big loads. release the strap closest to the machine lift up tuck the loose handle under the bagster lower down and drag backwards. a couple of tugs and...
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    18" chipper for sale

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    Whats the best rope to use with the A.R.T. Spiderjack?

    Velocity
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    18" chipper for sale

    The chipper is in memphis tn and surprising to me it only has 110hp. I am this chippers second owner and bought it with 2500 hours. I have always repaired any problem and done all maintance with our very trustworthy and reliable Vermeer midsouth dealer here in town. All service records are...
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    18" chipper for sale

    4500ish the cummins still runs like a beast. Call me (901)409-6469
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    18" chipper for sale

    2000 Vermeer 1800a This chipper is really nice, but it could use some paint. $14500 obo new parts galore. We have quit chipping altogether since buying the grapple truck. This is a good unit with a clean title. Call for details, negotiations, and more pictures. All the work was performed by a...
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    Mini Skids

    What does an al140 with double tires and two point foldable rop run with the forum discount?
  15. Jeff_Cochran

    climbing live trees with spikes

    Yep, the other fella will remain nameless. I am friends with him and he has changed the way he does business.
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    climbing live trees with spikes

    I was really hungry in my first year of climbing and worked for a guy that made me top a perfectly good water oak. I felt like I raped the earth. I quit the next day and got a less paying job with a much better company, that owner is still one of my mentors today.
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    What up tree buzzards!

    I'll be there with bells on, afterwards we can drink a beer or two.
  18. Jeff_Cochran

    What up tree buzzards!

    Long time no read guys and gals. I hope all of you are well. What is the news, what's on your minds, how are your lives going? Peace n chicken grease
  19. Jeff_Cochran

    boots

    I used to wear boots like those with pole spikes on old school thin steel pole gaffs I modified to put a gecko shin pads on. They were awesome. But I wore the boots out and wanted some longer spurs so I do the shoe switch. I put the pruning boots in the truck and work in the loggers with a steel...
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    boots

    You must be just smashing the removals. Have you tried a good feet insole?

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