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  1. KevinS

    Looking for stumper

    Thinking about a custom build trailer. The rear end would be a tow behind stumper like a 630A but the front half of the trailer would be a sideways mounted dump box. So the whole unit is self contained and towable
  2. KevinS

    Looking for stumper

    Hey everybody I was wondering where you guys would look if you wanted an old stumper retired, scrapped, etc. Even an old tow behind not fussy on make or model. Thanks
  3. KevinS

    "Safebloc reduces forces on the terminal anchoring point" - is this true?

    I’ve heard this since blocks vs natural crotch and I haven’t wrapped my head around it enough to speak with authority. However, if you have a 200lb log that is your load for this chat it is a fixed weight (force at the rigging point). Now whether it’s a block, fs, pulley saver, xrr, biner...
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    Which rope for home owner use?

    Climbing lines must be rated a minimum of 5,000lbs. MBS and always work in a 10:1 safety factor Rigging lines should be used at a 5:1 safety factor so less than 5,000lbs is ridiculous I run 1/2” lines at 8,000lbs mbs I like 1/2” not too heavy but easy hand grip and good strength. But what you...
  5. KevinS

    Source for 3/8 inch double braid.

    Maple Leaf Ropes treated me right any time I dealt with them
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    Source for 3/8 inch double braid.

    Sounds like that’s the cordage they sell at the hardware store. If it’s just a tag line and you are ok with its swl of course
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    Q's on rope & hardware choices for a controlled-zipline setup(s) (already have the hardware just uncertain what to use, where..)

    I’ve done this and for light to medium it’s not bad. I usually follow the prussik with a slip knot in the line so it doesn’t creep. Also be sure that your biner or whatever you are zipping down can’t hit that friction hitch. If it can just redirect then go to a separate location for your tender...
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    Mechanical Advantage Kits- the Tom Hoffman U- Rig Kit, or something else?

    Set up is that a 15’ 5:1? Doesn’t that close too often and be a pita?
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    Q's on rope & hardware choices for a controlled-zipline setup(s) (already have the hardware just uncertain what to use, where..)

    But then you get a new guy that may not have the training but if you follow the KISS rule you maybe ok
  10. KevinS

    Q's on rope & hardware choices for a controlled-zipline setup(s) (already have the hardware just uncertain what to use, where..)

    Can’t is a strong position. To snug up a vertical zip line it may be a pain but a top anchor knot down through a basal block back up to a porti or friction hitch. Basically a top adjusting 2:1 tensioner on a vert zip. But that will get annoying quick. A grounder is the simplest solution
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    Interesting rigging solutions

    Guys used to use rings at solid points or plan ahead differently. As for midline they’d run blocks or clevises for mid line spots they come in smaller but heavy duty enough pieces
  12. KevinS

    Fertilizer System

    I’ve seen those on smaller projects not bad. I have a system I’m just trying to workout and justify my $/“ while still hitting a minimum charge. Phc pricing is not my biggest area of experience so I want to fit in and not devalue the industry and not rip people off
  13. KevinS

    Fertilizer System

    Does anyone price fertilizing like stumps and $/“ dbh? Or do you $/‘ of drip line , etc? I’m looking to streamline my pricing procedure Thanks
  14. KevinS

    Site Fill

    I’ve been looking at a site that brought in fill after the trees were already planted. My initial reaction is excavation around the trunks. But I’ve been thinking and removing the fill is a nonstarter and plowing up the yard with airspade, etc not great so what about vertical mulching to...
  15. KevinS

    bandit 90 chipper

    How do you gauge what is a good price for this size what year etc. They tend to hold there value well
  16. KevinS

    Ontario

    Hey guys and gals I’m trying to sort things out but ei has changed since I used to be on it. I’m looking at a couple people for part time this fall an extra pair of hands. They’re on ei now and I don’t have full time work for them but how much can they work before it screws up the ei? It used...
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    bandit 90 chipper

    Thanks for that I’ll check that out
  18. KevinS

    Rigging Ring sizes that are sensible?

    One thing I’ve noticed that isn’t talked about in great depth is friction on the bigger rings going down with a piece is awesome but if you have multiple rigging points sometimes it’s a good hand over hand lean into it pull to get the rope back up to the climber. So keep that in mind while you...
  19. KevinS

    Rigging Set-up

    Skyjack for climbing works well I just usually keep my t.i.p a bit off to one side not straight above so I can lean into it a bit. Also I 3:1 my top line to get it tightened nicely. Be ready for the bounce and stretch of your system, ropes, tie off trees bending , etc
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    bandit 90 chipper

    If anyone knows any tips or tricks wit this model that would make my life better I’d love to hear them. Also I’m trying to figure out the year of this one if anyone knows. Thanks

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