@RogerM
You may want to contact Edwardo Medina at Davey Tree in IL.
He is a recruiter & instructor for Davey; primarily Spanish speakers.
REALLY Great guy. He has volunteered for many, many, many TCC's.
He was a good friend w/ Norm Hall.
Although he works for Davey, I'm sure he could provide...
RedMax is a Japanese manufacturer owned by Husqvarna in 2007; USA headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
The RedMax EBZ9000-RH backpack blower reportedly:
Blow force: 56 N
Air speed (round nozzle) 216 mph
Air volume: 1245 CFM
91.3 fl. oz. fuel tank (up to 25% longer run-time vs competition)
weighs 26.5...
Battery Replacement Blower for Sthil Gas BR-600 Leaf Blower ?
My Sthil BR-600 has been excellent; for several years; easy start & reliable.
677 CFM at 238 MPH & 64.8cc engine.
I use it primarily for fall leaves, excessive grass clippings, & small stick clean-up, etc.
I think you need VELOCITY...
Update on Estwing Hammer Face Flatness: (FYI)
Back in ~ late 1980’s, I bought an Estwing Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound Sledge.
It does indeed have a slightly rounded contact surface for contact.
The recently purchased “Fireside Friend” surface is flat.
There are several threads available here on TB if you go the the "search" function:
e.g. http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/what-are-the-best-scissors.26528/#post-371041
@Suuz - Welcome.
My younger brother was a true "chef" in Amsterdam for 30 years. Among his last jobs was in the executive dinning room at Royal Dutch Shell !
Rohan Duck Breast – reverse seared
(Duck from D’Artagnan.com; Sous Vide 135°F for 3 hrs to med-rare; Seared on Stove-top for crisp skin)
Potato – twice baked
(French Dip sour cream; Extra sharp Cheddar cheese; Louisiana Hot sauce; salt & pepper)
Spinach – baby leaf, steamed w/ butter...
@Treezybreez
Two follow ups:
1. Estwing may have changed the design of the “Fireside Friend”.
The head on mine has a totally flat, round 1-3/8” surface; the outside edges & corners are rounded.
I asked the question about the grip because I thought you might be referring to the handle grip.
I...
Yes. Lure & Trap instructions say 30 ft from tree.
My 2 traps were ~ 20 ft away.
Next year I'm going to use 4 Traps for 2 small trees, even before they show up. ~ End of May 2025.
The beetles aren't supposed to attack Dawn Redwoods; but they like the new little 2 trees (5 - 6 ft high).
They...
I have thought about that. Thanks.
I have 2 acres of grass to treat.
My current plan is to used next year (lure & trap; plus Sevin) to interrupt the mating cycle for elimination the following years.
UpDate on my Japanese Beetles on Young Dawn Redwoods:
In June, I covered young trees # 2 & 3 (5 – 6 ft tall) with insect netting.
It worked very well to keep the beetles off the foliage. But there were still LOTS of beetles in the area.
In late June, I installed 2 “Lure & Traps”. These worked...