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  1. Hoowasat

    Pole Slop

    Keep in mind that if you hook the limb first with your lopper head and pull it downward, the connections will be pulled in the opposite direction. But that slop should be removed when you tension the rope. I don't see it being a deal breaker with a lopper head, but proper technique makes it...
  2. Hoowasat

    Pole Slop

    I would tend to think otherwise because the weight of the poles and head have already removed all the slop if the pole is vertical, and pulling the rope will remove anything that might be left.
  3. Hoowasat

    Pole Slop

    Pole slop is pretty much a non-issue if you use this technique ...
  4. Hoowasat

    Pole Slop

    I've used two 6' poles atop three 4' poles (24' total) without issue. There's a little slop, but I can't find 12' poles.
  5. Hoowasat

    Ms 661 full wrap handle

    Honestly? I had given thought to getting a 3/4 wrap handle for my MS661C, but your problem description just convinced me to keep the 1/2 wrap. Thanks! Or maybe I ought to say, "Sorry!"
  6. Hoowasat

    Crossbow for line installation...

    Local communities CAN impose restrictions on devices which launch various types of projectiles. There are several here in VA which prohibit air rifles, arrows and such. And to which "right" do you refer? Virginia has a state law which prevents communities from imposing firearm laws which are...
  7. Hoowasat

    Toggle Knot Development - Thoughts?

    WoI often A device already exists for what I envisioned, and TreeStuff has it here ... http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=231&item=16252 I would prefer the backbone because it's one piece and is not spliced (no dedicated rope).
  8. Hoowasat

    Toggle Knot Development - Thoughts?

    Thinking this some more, forget the ring, too. All I need is the metal Tee fitting to slide onto my rope and a loop tied in the end of my rope. Hmmm ... might go make my own.
  9. Hoowasat

    Toggle Knot Development - Thoughts?

    Why offer it with a spliced attachment? Sell the two metal pieces alone for us to attach our own rigging ropes. Rigging ropes probably get damaged more often than others, and I'd rather cut off the damaged area, tie a new knot and get back to work. Size-wise, I do my rigging with both 1/2"...
  10. Hoowasat

    Fun climb with various techniques used

    There, I edited it slightly. :D
  11. Hoowasat

    Fun climb with various techniques used

    Aw, man! I was expecting an animal rescue of some sort. OTOH, I would've done likewise to retrieve one of mine.
  12. Hoowasat

    Gaffed my IMORI yesterday.....

    Sent you a PM. I may start another thread later.
  13. Hoowasat

    Gaffed my IMORI yesterday.....

    +1 ... I do likewise. I recently purchased a shank-mounted ascender and I'm questioning its instructions. But let's not go there because this thread discusses gaffing the rope. BTW, I don't believe I ever have done that, but I may have unknowingly. Another good reason to closely inspect life...
  14. Hoowasat

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    None required, but thanks anyway. We're all human ... at least most of us are.
  15. Hoowasat

    Homemade throwball launcher-on the CHEAP

    Model rocketeers were doing something similar with still-cameras decades ago. Of course, their parachutes helped make for softer landings. http://www.estesrockets.com/
  16. Hoowasat

    ronin powered ascender

    Sounds like Ronin needs some rough idea of how many to produce and acquire some operating cash to start up production. Sourcing and/or in-house manufacturing can quickly become a nightmare ... especially when sales volume is uncertain. "How many widgets do we make for each thingamabob? And...
  17. Hoowasat

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    True that, and I acknowledged same in the very first post when I said, "All have the M-Tronic fuel management system except for the two MS150s."
  18. Hoowasat

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    Guilty as charged. CAD has a grip on me.
  19. Hoowasat

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    Oh yeah, I'm loving my MS661C with 36" bar ... broke it in cutting up several 42" diameter oak logs for a coworker ... it just never stops pulling. My desire for an 880 is really nothing more than just bragging rights of having (almost) all their pro-grade saws from the smallest to the biggest...
  20. Hoowasat

    Stihl MS880 M-Tronic?

    I have seven Stihl saws MS150(2pc), MS201TC-M, MS261C(2pc), MS441C and an MS661C. With bar lengths ranging from 12" to 36", these have served me well. All have the M-Tronic fuel management system except for the two MS150s. I REALLY like M-Tronic and have not had a moment's trouble with any of...

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