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    Why we use forged-eye bolts

    I am so glad I was able to spot this quickly in a client's live oak. They just moved in 6 months ago. The tree appeared to be well maintained and the cabling and bracing in the right locations, and pruned well-- which is the exception for the Dallas area. This appears to have been done 4-5...
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    Jonsered repair shop near North Texas

    I've a Jonsered 2171 that is not starting. Its frustrating to take it around the local shops and get treated like some sort of pariah to get it repaired. We know its a Huskie dressed in red. Even the Huskie shops recoil. So, I would like to take suggestions for whom I can ship it off and get...
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    WTB: Stihl MS192T

    Hey, Got a used one with a couple of years life in it and thinking of getting a new one? Maybe I can be persuaded to help you make it happen. Dallas area for pick-up or figure out shipping before we talk. Suggestion: PM me -- I don't like posting back and forth about business like this.
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    Climber interview

    I had a fun opportunity to be interviewed by one of the journalism students on the SMU campus. This is what she submitted: Turn on the captions. SMU's Very Own George of the Jungle (I don't know how long it will be posted.)
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    When to root prune or not?

    When do we try to abstain from root pruning stem girdling roots? I've several red oak transplants that have been in the ground over a year. I tried to get the contractor to prune them when they were transplanting. Any published guidelines? "Girdling roots on young trees should be cut." ...
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    Heavy Shade Allees

    Allee-- tree lined walkway or roadway. I'm looking for pictures and actual locations of boulevards similar to what we have [see link below] that are in heavy shade. I'm seeking already existing designs for a large linear ground-space that does not include turf (the trees won!). The...
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    Lubing Silky Pole Saws

    I've experimented with several lubes to keep my Hayuchi and LongBoys in top running order. Met with many disappointments, drying out or, mostly, gumming up with wood particles and dirt. Light oil, WD-40, LPS... I sprayed a clean shop rag with carb and choke cleaner and rubbed the extensions...
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    Penn State turns downed trees to keepsakes

    I saw this on Facebook. Reutilizing wood from urban trees--it's possible. Check out what Penn State University is doing: Embedded link: http://live.psu.edu/youtube/KRaQRCNm-l8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRaQRCNm-l8
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    Rare Tree Stolen from Seattle Arboretum

    Where is the disconnect with folks that do stuff like this? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121304869 December 10, 2009 The Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle is the scene of a crime. Staffers noticed Wednesday that the Keteleeria evelyniana, one of the arboretum's...
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    Silky Todoku

    Anyone worked with the new Todoku fiberglass multi-section pole saw by Silky?
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    Where to put the bight

    I was reflecting on where to put the bight on, say a cow hitch. Lacking a Tree Climber's Companion or a Sherrill Catalog when the rope is being tied, I have to rely on my memory. Could someone really clarify the wheres and whys so I can get it locked into my memory. If I'm thinking about it...
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    Chunk of metal crashes through house

    http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/...is.1ad0542.html Chunk of metal crashes through Oak Cliff house 10:05 PM CST on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 By STEVE THOMPSON / The Dallas Morning News stevethompson@dallasnews.com Thirteen-year-old Jovany Perez told his friends at school Wednesday...
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    Move over iPhone 3G

    Gotta get me one of these! http://www.pomegranatephone.com/
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    Building a truck for special use

    I'm in the process of gathering info to set up a special-use truck. I'm requesting info for experiences, picts, designs in use, and vendors, etc. Maybe even a line on something that's available. We're looking into converting a 1 ton 20' Mitsubishi Fuso box truck that was originally intended to...
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    RADS setup

    Here's a series of photos of my system. The other RADS systems I've seen posted on the internet seemed to not be very clear and had lots of bulky hardware. Hope these can clarify the setup and operation. I'm comfortable with this setup, right hand on the ascender, right leg in foot loop. Should...
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    GPS recommendations?

    We're looking at purchasing a GPS unit for multi-purpose use. One application is a tree inventory, and then we want to inventory other stationary fixtures on campus. Anyone gone through this process, I'd like to hear your experiences.
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    Grrr! We were robbed

    Last night our chip truck got raided right in the yard. One of my crew saw my pole saws laid out next to the truck and doors hanging open. He thought it unusual since I methodically try to keep the doors closed and latched. Of all the stuff on the truck, they got a climbing saw, ground saw, two...
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    Modular Guarding System

    We're looking for a more portable, elegant solution than pounding T-bar and draping lenghts of burlap to contain an area for air excavation. Is anyone using and can give comments about the Modular Guarding System one of our TreeBuzz sponsors is promoting?
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    Bees!

    I was doing the first ascent into a totally dead elm. About 20 feet up I spotted three bees and then a few more. Decided it was time to bail out, unclipped the Petzl ascender and went down on on my VT. The swarm came with. I screamed for help and by that time the owner and an neighbor turned...
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    The Sexiest Job: Arborist!

    Just got a link. Is this someone's bloggy love letter? http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/145574/the_sexiest_job_arborist.html "Next nice, sunny day, peel your ears for the sounds of chainsaws, and then follow your ears to watch some dynamic workers in action!"

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