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    Rigging Pull Tree

    yet another time the answers to my question lay sleeping in the archives... along with this nifty calculator: https://shagbarkfarms.com/public/LmbCalc/linepullclc_DonPF.html I've been using a pair of blocks from a Marine consignment shop to build 5:1. They are for boats, so look strong, but...
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    On U.K. Oak Planting

    that's great to see. thanks for sharing the story.
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    Notch Stainless Steel Portawrap - Updated

    Intriguing report. I have the notch porty and have noticed that it consistently asks for less wraps than what I would guess. I havent run it a ton myself, usually I am up top. But this rings for me, as I have been very surprised a few time, when one wrap is grabbing a whole thick oak limb...
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    Fuel prices

    This sounds like a good way to go. Back in July I told my furthest out (distance-wise) client i subcontract for, that I would raise the rate at the end of the year. I spoke with him about my inkling that all the money creation was undermining the worth of dollars and suggested he pass the...
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    Where do you put your prussic for progress capture on a 5:1 MA system?

    it's amazing when something I am just wondering about since Wednesday appears on the Buzz the next time I check in, with a dozen replies already chalked.
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    Absolutely a great direction. Coming into this year I formed a new entity, new insurance, etc. that is all created with the intention of capacity for worker-ownership/membership, profit sharing, etc. I am still working on details, work order contracts and such. Yet it's been a great thing...
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    a trend I am seeing is that there's a decent ability to finance lift machines, bucket trucks, etc. and tree guys get into this as they have the chance to consistently do the work in light of shortage of new guys available. then the machines need to earn their time and payment, making less...
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    Was talking about this with my in-laws, to get a broad sense of the real scene around here. During the 80s, some guys were getting $25/hr here installing vinyl siding, when a families week of groceries cost 80 bucks. This stuff goes way deeper than tree work though. I hopped industries to go...
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    absolutely. I don't work for that rate. Yet I am finding that some out there are still thinking that this is a range of pay a working man can do, and above that it's like asking for gravy on top. The kicker is, they do find some guys who work for that, no offense but usually guys who will...
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    Rhode Island example: 1980 skilled craftsman rates: $15/hr all day Decent choice of home in the Area: $60,000 Cost of Home: 4000 hours 2022 skilled craftsman rates: fight for $50/hr "Affordable" Home in Area: $450,000 Cost of Home: 9000 hours.
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    Where have all the climbers gone?

    It truly is wild times. Hearing how many climbers mention things like, "by the way, I am also a machinist" or mechanic, carpenter, engineer, equipment operators, etc. yet proving how highly skilled the respected workers in our field are... and the ever-present ability to choose...
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    Traveling and Climbing

    Yea I hear you. I have never had a facebook. I started an instagram a few years ago, it can become easy enough to take a few photos and put up there. I don't see it as that crucial, but it has gotten me jobs. For some a regular website will work. Nice thing with the media is it creates a...
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    Traveling and Climbing

    I wonder how much clout a real web page brings, over a focused social media page. I have a hunch that an active IG page with loads of photos of stumps and nice trees and such may be equal interest than the static web page. I find making a portfolio of tree work challenging, my best work just...
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    Our Arbor ancestors

    Looks like a massive Ponderosa Pine. They are common in that area. Thank you . I am glad I have heard a good many stories. Two of Joe's sons are still living in California, I hope to record some storytelling in a trip this year. They still remember so many details about machinery...
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    Our Arbor ancestors

    sure thing. I have around 100 photos of the logging show, among many more of the family, beginning in 1919. I put a video together of favorites of the mill. A few of the earliest photos are from northern Minnesota, around International Falls. Joe served in WWI, and used exit money to move his...
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    What’s your favourite lanyard set up

    I have a double ended lanyard, 27'. I use one end for bucking in, where there's usually only 6-8 feet up to the hitch, then use the other side if I am triangulating or sharing loads. If I am out on something thin, it's great to hover right on it with the two lines, (main and lanyard), and...
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    some actual tree work

    awesome video! great tunes too. lot of great scenes in there. thanks for showing us.
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    Pulling a leaner with multiple ropes

    Felled a side-leaning Cherry the other day. Brushed out the top and had the pulling rope around both stems, just through two crotches and around itself again. Set up a 5:1 to a tree ~80' away. Left extra holding wood on the high side. Everything went really well. Facecut pointed just a bit...
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    Our Arbor ancestors

    Logger and Sawmill operator, adjacent industry to our modern Arbs, yet with honor I present a few pics of my great-grandad's outfit: He built the sawmills himself, from what I heard. This photo is likely the last he built, I think he had 3 running when he passed. Other photos of a gin pole...
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    Looking to start a career in tree work

    Simple but profound advice. I always remember this when I go help my friends hoe and rake out their farm beds. Switch sides, it feels great. If you find yourself in a repetitive action or position, take a moment to stretch your body the total opposite direction once in a while (throughout the...

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