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  1. Evan Sussman

    Pondering Cost Control

    That would make a difference, but I would imagine that's something the sub could handle too? So far, our market usually doesn't require grinding period. And of the grinds that we have had performed, less then 5% have wanted the grindings hauled and replaced. My contractor has handled that when...
  2. Evan Sussman

    Pondering Cost Control

    For what it's worth, we do sub out our stump grinding at this point because it's such a small part of our volume that we haven't yet justified the cost of the equipment. However we probably will buy a stump grinder in the next couple years. I will tell you that depending on the scope of work...
  3. Evan Sussman

    Rayco RG1635TracJr stump grinder

    Thanks Jared, Looks like a great little machine. It's a little far for me to consider right now.
  4. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    That would be ideal as it's a much easier lift. Our chippers current battery box is side mounted to the tongue so a whole bracket would have to be built raising the trolley above that. It would still be easier to lift to, but a bit of work to Fab. Also, it would mean you couldn't check the oil...
  5. Evan Sussman

    Pondering Cost Control

    Great thread everyone! I've been reading it, without much to input so far. The issue is run into with this model is that according to our state's rules, if you touch another company's tools you get into a grey area as far as whether or not you should be treated as an employee to that company...
  6. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    These are some great ideas. I will keep them in mind. At this point I'm not sure the overhead rigging point is there in the current position. It would have to be specifically built.
  7. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    This is how the arbor trolley rides. Normally there are 6-8 Alterna mats just behind the arbor trolley along that catwalk. It's ideal in that it was unused space and it's always with us. It's not ideal that it's kind of awkward to have to lift it above that diagonal bar and not scratch the...
  8. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    Good to know. We just bought a couple to carry with the mini.
  9. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    Is that one of those bagsters?
  10. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    I don't think I had read that before, and I definitely missed him. Regrettably I missed the conference last time it was in Washington. Not going to miss them in the future. PNW ISA conference is in Lynnwood this year. I hope to see you there Sean!
  11. Evan Sussman

    Stein Arb Trolley

    We had a job last year. It was a dying white fir about 120' down a 10-15 degree (average) sloped yard. Driveway at the top. Normally a perfect job for the chipper winch, but there were two "rolls" in the slope, so butts would impale the ground and ruin it. Groundie got over zealous and put what...
  12. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    Nice post! I like the referenced article too. There's a good image in there that's annotated to show the pruning I'm advocating.
  13. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    I missed this earlier. As Sean (SouthSound) said, with an excurrent tree you just work with the branches. High tie in point, and work those limbs.
  14. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    Many people just don't have an appriciation for the natural and prior environment of their trees. These often grew up in forests, and then the lots were cleared. That's a huge difference for the roots, let alone the canopies. After the "covering" is stripped even foot traffic and mower traffic...
  15. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    My pleasure! We actually haven't gotten into a very holistic care of the trees. I am aware of it, it's just a matter of not dividing my business attention in actually offering it. I do recommend mulching, and discourage things that are bad for soil health like traffic, etc. Micorhizzae (sp?)...
  16. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    @JD3000 that's what I'm getting at.
  17. Evan Sussman

    Pros and cons of spiral pruning on large conifers

    I think if there is evidence to suggest an increased risk of root failure then reducing the load through the trunk makes sense. I can't show you the research off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure in most cases "wind sailing" "spiral pruning" doesn't benefit the tree. I do know only from...
  18. Evan Sussman

    Rayco RG1635TracJr stump grinder

    Where is it located?
  19. Evan Sussman

    Pine felling at camp

    Thanks guys!
  20. Evan Sussman

    Best Pickup for dump trailer?

    Look into your area as far as licensing. I'm pretty sure most places are only class a for trailers over 10k if the cvwr is over 26k

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