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  1. MA Arborist

    Need a new drill.

    I use a stihl gas drill for my brace rod installs. It’s a two speed. Haven’t had any problems drilling up to almost 5’ dbh
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    What do you think of my recommendation?

    I keep outrigger pads on my trailer I use them about half the time. It really depends on how soft the surface of the lawn is. If there is any doubt we use the pads to prevent leaving a “print” in the lawn. With that being said, I’ve never seen the outriggers (without using pads) sink more...
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    What do you think of my recommendation?

    This is a large mulberry that my client wanted preserved. We installed 4 threaded rods and 3 cables (those are 6’ rods in the pic). This tree is at a bed and breakfast and the mulberry is the feature tree on the property. The expense was worth it for them.
  4. MA Arborist

    1st time in 20 years in business been threatened of a lawsuit

    Just pay the bill.
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    Weak infeed roller WC17

    Well now I need to know what happened with Raven27s chipper....
  6. MA Arborist

    Ms200t

    This^^^ It’s the boot almost every time
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    Another Tree ID request..

    I would say black cherry We have a ton of them around here
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    Hobbs VS Stein RCW-3001 VS GRCS... vs Rope Jack vs Rigging Wrench RP292... Rig small and boring.

  9. MA Arborist

    Dutch elm disease?

    I’ve seen leaf drop like that caused by slime flux. One of the big English elms we take care of had it. Another local “arborist” was convinced that it was dying of DED. (he was wrong).
  10. MA Arborist

    Dutch elm disease?

    I don’t think it is DED only because you said it put out out new leaves after dropping leaves. I can’t remember seeing an elm with DED grow new leaves on a limb once they dropped (flagging).
  11. MA Arborist

    Pruning tall arborvitae

    Just Agreed. just reread the OPs first post Yeah cutting in half would look terrible. Replace or transplant to where it’s size is beneficial
  12. MA Arborist

    Pruning tall arborvitae

    You can take quite a bit off the top of most arborvitae and it will not harm them. As Colb said, don’t take too much off the sides to the point of exposing bare branches. Shears are fine for light trimming. For heavier cuts on the top don’t hesitate to use hand pruners or ever a hand saw. It...
  13. MA Arborist

    Husqvarna pre-mixed fuel - why?

    Same I only put the premix in my Stihl drill simply because it sits for long periods of time
  14. MA Arborist

    2004 bandit 1590 running out of fuel under hard load

    Did you unbolt and check the mechanical lift pump? It may be worn where it makes contact with the internal part of the engine. This can cause fuel delivery problems because the pump is not fully activated while the engine is running. I believe it’s just two bolts holding it on. Definitely worth...
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    Carlton SP4012 belt tension question

    My mechanic was over today. He suggested that the sheaves/pulleys may be worn causing the v belt to sit too low. I will be replacing the sheaves/pulleys. This machine has close to 1000 hours on it
  16. MA Arborist

    Larger Chainsaw Advice

    We really like the 562xps It cuts very good with a 24” bar Excellent power to weight ratio Been using them for over a decade now
  17. MA Arborist

    European Hornet Damage?

    I’ve seen the E. Hornet damage lilac and dogwood stems but not on holly. Also it looked different than the damage on your holly. Like the others have said, I’m going with sap sucker.
  18. MA Arborist

    Carlton SP4012 belt tension question

    Interesting...i had just changed the belt after almost 900 hours. The replacement belt is an exact match to the original but the original didn’t cause the problem with the wheel spinning when disengaged. I took the cover off again and looked everything over but I cannot figure out how to fix...
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    Carlton SP4012 belt tension question

    I am having trouble with my machine. Just replaced the drive belt (not the poly chain). The problem I am having is that the belt is turning the cutting wheel even when it’s not engaged. This is happening even with the turn buckle in the engagement lever turned down. Basically it turns the...
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    Rooster next door

    I don’t like roosters but maybe it’s because live in an area where the properties are small (1/2 acre average). A neighbor a couple streets over had one. That bird would not stop all day long! Luckily it was close to 250 yds away from my yard...it was faint. I don’t know how the closer...

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