I wish we were friends, Steve! I have boatloads of respect for you through this forum and so do many others, obviously. Cheers to you on all you've accomplished, your humility and your candor. Best wishes on the next leg of your journey.
I've always wanted to do some locking heavy steel mesh doors above the normal swing away door for this reason. And for the occasional backpack blower and 880/3120
I'm a huge fan of the Black Diamond big wall haul bags (sizes vary). Yes, it's just one giant tube with a small inner pocket, but the material is ridiculously strong and thick and they hold a lot of stuff. No zippers to break. I organize internally with smaller mesh ditty bags. They can be...
The only thing I'd add that hasn't been said is regarding the racking or anchor point of the saw. Where is yours? At your side? I always found that to be way off balance and really pulled at my saddle. I rack big saws at the rear and center of the saddle and this seems to help things feel, well...
I think I hear the spirit of the post but I'll say this, for the sake of something to think about
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This is best done with an inventory, the best starting place for a burgeoning municipality's urban forestry program. An inventory can capture vacant planting sites and categorize them into...
Tubular webbing on the last few feet of line helps, use tiny zip ties through the winch line weave or light cordage to secure. I also employ a 20' or so hank of old climbing rope, which is nice because you can keep your winch line stowed while stacking branches (orient butts 90 degrees to the...
How long until the manufacturing facilities come online in the US to really make any difference? 10 years? 20 years? That's a long and bumpy and painful road, my friend. Most people's tree care needs will be towards the bottom of their spending list, after simply surviving.
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If the Walmart...
I have Buyer's Products, I think they're called. Seem like a really cheap option. If I can't afford the In The Ditch next time, Highway Products seem nice and Pro Tech are decent
Today I learned about In The Ditch toolboxes! Thanks, Merle! These look so nice. I'm tired of the crappy Buyers brand on my truck. These will go on my next truck for sure.