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  1. BBBTree

    Arborgold web edition

    My computer's McAfee Security suite blocks the Arborgold website. That's not a good sign.
  2. BBBTree

    Hourly rates

    I have to hand it to you guys that can get a real profit out of what you do for people. The *smallest* numbers I've seen posted in this thread are about 25% better than our average best around here. We are still 99% residential work though. We may improve if I can get my buddy to crack the...
  3. BBBTree

    Air bags or re-arch the leaf springs?

    Okay, that's what I had to hear. Someone was talking to me about them and was suggesting that a mechanical method like additional springs would be more reliable than the air/rubber. I was 50/50 about that info since I've seen the air bags under the biggest dump trucks that go into the city...
  4. BBBTree

    Air bags or re-arch the leaf springs?

    or both? My dump truck has shot leaf springs, and the box it hitting the tires now. I'm wondering if re-arching the leaf springs would be all I need to eliminate the sway and raise the box a few inches. I know bags will get it up there, and do something about the sway, and I know air bags...
  5. BBBTree

    DIY, interesting use of ladders

    They must be a long ways away from anyone with ropes and saddles.
  6. BBBTree

    395XP chain moving when I pull to start it

    Easy fix.
  7. BBBTree

    Post Your Tree Work Music Videos

    Funky vid, Wouter.
  8. BBBTree

    395XP chain moving when I pull to start it

    That simple. Okay, so is this an amateur saw mechanic fix, or a pro one? And that spring/s is supposed to engage when there is inertia on the sprocket, right? It's located right where the chain brake locks on, right? Thanks, Jomoco.
  9. BBBTree

    Anyone use air bags or other suspension helper?

    I just bought two sets of full-time over leaf spring assists form auto zone, and they aren't going to fit. My truck already has one huge, factory leaf that covers the top of the leaf pack already. I'm better of not messing with that. This is what the assists look like. I found mine at...
  10. BBBTree

    Anyone use air bags or other suspension helper?

    Are air bags solid enough that truck won't act weird when dumping? My leaf springs are shot, and I'd rather have new ones put on or have the old ones re-arched. These air bags install in two hours though, and then I can keep making money.
  11. BBBTree

    395XP chain moving when I pull to start it

    I pull the chord, and the chain moves. It does not idle without the chain moving, and it is difficult for it to continue to idle. It seems to work alright other than that. Is it a clutch problem?
  12. BBBTree

    Post Your Tree Work Music Videos

    Here's a good one out of Ausy: http://youtu.be/p6kXzN__00s
  13. BBBTree

    Post Your Tree Work Music Videos

    Nice job on the Red Oak vid. The slow motion ending had an MTV feel to it. hehe
  14. BBBTree

    Post Your Tree Work Music Videos

    [ QUOTE ] Why the helicopter? [/ QUOTE ] I think they were on a golf course, and they weren't allowed to drive on it.
  15. BBBTree

    Which bench chain sharpener do stand by?

    Jeff, that's a good program! Thanks. Respect for the gear is a must. And Small Potatoes (Swing), running small ops definitely has it's golden sides to it. I ran a small co. for 5 years at first, and recently I teamed up with a guy who has contracted for 25 years. He sells the jobs, and I...
  16. BBBTree

    Post Your Tree Work Music Videos

    I have a very finite collection of tree work music videos, and I'm always looking for more. I think I need to go get a GoPro, and produce my own. Here's a great one: http://youtu.be/JNcS4LEf2d8
  17. BBBTree

    Felling southward leaner westward

    Ya, and there that word is; BETS. I hate betting all of my money on situations like that. If there's nothing underneath, sure making it swing 90 degrees is alright. Based on the results of my question, I don't think anybody else would BET on what the guy is doing in the video. Roping it is...
  18. BBBTree

    Which bench chain sharpener do stand by?

    I know lots of people that swear by hand filing. That's alright. I bring out the little dremel like device that can plug into a cigarette lighter or connect directly to the truck battery in case I run out of chains in the field. I have a dremel at home. In case you don't know these devices...
  19. BBBTree

    Which bench chain sharpener do stand by?

    I go through a lot of chains, and I don't even have time to take everyone's chains to the shop to be sharpened let alone do we want to pay $13 a piece. The bench sharpener pays for itself. What's your brand that you like? I'd like to get the Silvey. Hahaha, for sure ;)...
  20. BBBTree

    I cannot tell what is wrong with this Liquidambar

    No way. There is no such thing as frost here except in the nearby mountains. I did water the tree, but I believe the tree was being watered. I did fertilize it, and after both of these measures, it did make perfect, green leaves. The previous ones were not forming complete "star" like...

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