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  1. Dan Thornton

    Rigging ring as primary rigging point for negative rigging.

    Here's a physical (physics) observation about double rings. They don't accomplish what they are advertised to do. I understand the reason for using double rings is to increase the bend radius so there's less internal stress in the rope. As I look at the double rings, I don't think they actually...
  2. Dan Thornton

    Money & Time

    Ah, a philosophical question! And the oldest answer we have is that Adam was created and placed in a garden for him to work. Day one - work. Purpose - subdue the earth. Such a huge task that it requires community and civilization to accomplish. It requires free time, not just survival. Work...
  3. Dan Thornton

    Saddle and spurs for sale

    I received the saddle in GREAT shape. Thanks.
  4. Dan Thornton

    Logos, branding, shirts, etc.

    Pretty much word of mouth here - no advertising. A couple jobs came from Facebook or Google. But I'm just part-time so I don't have the same pressure many experience. The logo makes people smile. My conversation and my estimates are in the format of PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS, then details like clean...
  5. Dan Thornton

    Logos, branding, shirts, etc.

  6. Dan Thornton

    Weight calculation app

    Log Weight Pro?
  7. Dan Thornton

    Anyone notice an increase in scam leads / calls / messages recently?

    Over the past 18 months - 5 scams. Two required a lot of time before I realized. Now for every inquiry I check online records to verify property owners and I check Zillow to see lot lines.
  8. Dan Thornton

    volcano mulch removal

    Thanks. That protocol is helpful.
  9. Dan Thornton

    Before ‘SPAM’

    Backpacking in the Philippines, stopped at a ‘restaurant’ (far from electricity). Ordered pizza. The toppings were Spam and eggs.
  10. Dan Thornton

    Selling a ton of gear

    I texted him, interested in the Rope Jack, 2 rope bags, and the continuous sling. The Rope Jack was already taken. I didn't take the bags and sling because the shipping would be too much for the inexpensive items alone.
  11. Dan Thornton

    Removing trees that others were hurt in

    I finished a tree once, not after the end of a life, but the end of a career. A helicopter flew overhead and I went to see what was happening. It was a life flight, landing in a cul-de-sac down the hill from my house. I watched while neighbors gathered to see what was happening. One told me that...
  12. Dan Thornton

    Today....

    Yesterday was a challenge - that ended successfully. It was a 30-inch DBH 100-foot tulip poplar with a hard back and side lean that needed to be pulled over. It's the one in the picture with the stem covered in vines. The stem landed suspended on the stump in the third picture. It required...
  13. Dan Thornton

    Blue 32!

    I thought the 5400# standard was that high because they know that any knot will reduce that, and many splices as well. When I read the info sheet I assumed they were bragging that their patent-pending splice was so small, yet still had such great strength.
  14. Dan Thornton

    Rec climbing biz for customers

    My grandkids sure love it!!! Of course, I train them very simply and carefully. ["Now, attach your foot ascender to rope like I showed you, go up 4 feet, unattach foot ascender, come down 4 feet; repeat 3-4 times; any questions? Don't worry, if you get scared or if anything happens I can bring...
  15. Dan Thornton

    Today....

    Thinning out a small 7" American elm. Fast but gratifying work. Especially after several days climbing and thinning a 50" pin oak tree on the same property. Before and after pictures - almost done with the oak. I most enjoy working for people who love their trees! And after ... Pin oak before...
  16. Dan Thornton

    anyone successfully start a business with no equipment or land?

    Definitely do only weekend work, keeping your current full-time job, for at least a year - that way everything you make can go into equipment, insurance, and training. I saw an ad for a personal consultant in setting up tree business - Steve Hulsey with A-A Tree Service in Texas - and sent him...
  17. Dan Thornton

    Business owners - federal requirement to file BOI

    As of now 12/31/2024 - the website says, " Alert [December 27, 2024]: Impact of Ongoing Litigation – Deadline Stay – Voluntary Submission Only." [https://www.fincen.gov/boi] So, submit the information if you wish, but not required.
  18. Dan Thornton

    Wisdom regarding using a lift to dismantle a pin oak

    Usually, it's just me and an excellent groundswoman. For this job I'll hire a second person to load my 18' dump trailer. Fortunately, other people are taking all the wood for firewood. I will haul off brush and branches less than 4" diameter and take it to a yard to be chipped. This job is...
  19. Dan Thornton

    Wisdom regarding using a lift to dismantle a pin oak

    Thanks for the assist. I love the idea of taking a partial day and climbing the tree first. I will be able to drop what branches I can while climbing, so I can be more productive during the time I have the lift. I'll do the central rigging point, plus the redirect more directly over the drop...
  20. Dan Thornton

    Wisdom regarding using a lift to dismantle a pin oak

    I will be renting a 66' lift for a large (52" DBH x 75' high and 70' wide) pin oak (Quercus palustris) removal. I'm wondering if some of you with a lot more experience have any rules of thumb that guide you in how to more efficiently work the tree with a lift. And then help you get everything in...

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