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  1. cbachmann

    Hybrid Climbing Arborist & Sales/Consulting - North Seattle, WA

    Full-time climbing arborist position with intention to incorporate 2+ days/wk sales and consulting based on demonstrated aptitude and motivation. Tree133 is a growing family business dedicated to preserving trees and empowering people. We strive to provide high-quality tree care based on modern...
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    Climbing Arborist Wanted: Full-time, Tree133 (North Seattle WA)

    Climbing Arborist: Full-time production climber role, focused on high-quality tree care and tree removals Tree133 is a growing family business in Seattle WA dedicated to preserving trees and empowering people. With a consistent focus on our core values - Excellence, Respect and Influence - we...
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    Brushing Out Large Deciduous Trees

    Hey folks. Im curious what diameter and type of rigging rope y'all all using for brushing out larger deciduous trees. I'm thinking of spreading trees with heights above 80' because a) the rope weight becomes a factor and b) the tops can get pretty heavy and create significant dynamic loads...
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    Choked Biner Rigging

    Hey folks. We are in the process of standardizing rigging practices at the company where I work. We recently had a bunch of rigging gear destroyed due to under-estimating dynamic loads. But that's another story. One specific area where we have a difference of opinion is regarding the use...
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    Double-Tied when Spurring Conifers

    I've recently moved to the PNW and am doing by more large conifer removals than in my previous location (Denver). I'm still dialing in the optimum rope set-up for ascending on spikes and limbing the tree on my way up. I'm committed to being double-tied when cutting with a chainsaw. So, I'm...
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    Your future in arboriculture?

    NOTE - This thread is meant for climbers and groundies here on the Buzz. Sorry management and owners. For all you guys and gals out working in the field every day, what do you see as your personal path forward in this industry? We all know that production tree work has a limited shelf...
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    Quote of the Day

    My day began with this... "I'm not worried about the wires, and you shouldn't be either." ~ Crane Operator Yeah. Sure. Who would be worried? We're only 12 ft from the primaries with the chipper underneath the wires. Seriously????? Note to self - Never work for someone who wants to tell...
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    Ivy challenge on crane removal

    Last week our crew removed a failing Catalpa at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Overall the job was straight forward, but it was complicated by a large amount of ivy in the tree. Evidently the tree had failed nearly 12 months ago, but it was leaning against a sturdy structure and the zoo...
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    Brushing out a big pine

    I recently joined a tree service that does a bunch of crane work in Seattle. They have a 26-ton National with 100' of stick. This coming week we are removing a BIG pine over extensive valuable landscaping that cannot be damaged (i.e. drop nothing). Evidentially the plan is to spend a day...
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    Adopting new equipment

    I recently had a disagreement with my employer about using a new piece of gear that I purchased. Here's the situation. We do a lot of pruning on high-end properties with valuable landscapes which must be protected. To assist with limb removals on these jobs, I brought in a Rig N Wrench...
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    Carabiner gate gripper

    I've seen several guys using what appears to be foam rubber "rings" on the locking sleeves of lanyard carabiners which improve grip and make one-handed operation much easier. Somehow I've never thought to ask them about it directly. Does anyone know what specific product is used and where to...
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    Gettin' up in the morning

    Hey folks, what do you say to yourself in the morning when you've just come off a 12-hr day, or the weather sucks, or you're beginning to feel sick and you just gotta go to work? Curious about how different people handle that moment. This morning, I felt pretty rough and I was thinking...
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    Double-braid Point Z

    Hey folks. Ive been splicing double-braid rope for about 2 years. Most often I'm working with "used" rope and therefore following the "modified"eye splice procedure where the core is cut at Point X before running home the splice. When splicing new rope, I often struggle to bury the core all...

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