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  1. Simpleiowaguy

    Request: end line knot for heavy loading

    Zeppelin Bend is what you're looking for! Easy to tie, easy to untie https://www.animatedknots.com/zeppelin-bend-knot
  2. Simpleiowaguy

    Purchasing Forestry Bucket Truck

    Im running a 2002 Sterling Acterra forestry struck with the 3126 cat in it. She isn't winning any races but parts are super easy and affordable to get and I don't have to deal with DEF and all that good stuff.
  3. Simpleiowaguy

    Crew Communication

    Typical day consist of stopping at the gas station for guys to grab whatever garbage they want for the day. They willingly start 15 minutes early on their time so we can stop every day. Everyone gets a google pin in case we get split in traffic. Show the job, set up, brush out tree, rake, then...
  4. Simpleiowaguy

    Dirty Graphix

    possibly buy a roll of clear vinyl to go over top of graphics vinyl? Ive seen it done in archery on vinyl arrow wraps.
  5. Simpleiowaguy

    client won't pay....

    Iowa allows 5% as max interest. Maine is beautiful territory though.
  6. Simpleiowaguy

    client won't pay....

    I send a past notice after 30 days. It states that they have 7 days to pay past due balance. After that I will charge 5% compounding interest for every 30 day period, $25 per additional notice sent, and any additional legal fees require to secure debt owed..... I send this as certified signature...
  7. Simpleiowaguy

    What is your favorite rope for Masdaam puller?

    I use a dedicated line in my masdaam as well. I usually have a large eye spliced onto a 40ft section and attach it to whatever line im pulling via a split tail made out of 7/16 t rex hollow braid. I have deadeye made of 3/8 amsteel that i use for an anchor typically.
  8. Simpleiowaguy

    What is your favorite rope for Masdaam puller?

    I used new england multline 2 for the longest time but that rope was to a point where i didn't have 100% confidence in it anymore so I tried something new... to no avail!
  9. Simpleiowaguy

    What is your favorite rope for Masdaam puller?

    Tried using pelican 1/2" matador 24 strand recently... with terrible results (flattened under high load and started slipping back out). It was suggested on a retailers website that it worked well in the masdaam puller. Was just wondering if I should go back to 3 strand or if anyone has found...
  10. Simpleiowaguy

    Chipper knives

    American edge has good knives, very good chance that Wesspur has them as well. I order mine through wesspur typically. I order replacement hardware through McMaster Carr. I change hardware every other time I rotate.
  11. Simpleiowaguy

    Advertising

    In my opinion I don't think companies need to waste so much time/money on advertising. Bid the work for what it's worth for your company, do solid work, act professional.... and always always leave a super clean jobsite when finished. You can do the nastiest hardest takedown perfectly but if you...
  12. Simpleiowaguy

    Archer saw chain issue

    What files are you using? I’ve had really good luck with archer chains. I only like to use Pferd or save edge files though
  13. Simpleiowaguy

    New Saddle Shopping

    Im a big guy and have been using the New Tribe Onyx for quite a while now. It'll need replaced this year and I'll be going with a MB2.0
  14. Simpleiowaguy

    Is This How TreeStuff Ships Life Support Hardware?

    What kind of spurs were you trying to get?
  15. Simpleiowaguy

    Is This How TreeStuff Ships Life Support Hardware?

    I quit buying because the website wasn't accurate with in stock items and shipping times became slower. Perhaps things have gotten better after the transition. Im content with the current places I order from. I fully understand conglomerate subsidiaries, my regular job is for one of the largest...
  16. Simpleiowaguy

    Is This How TreeStuff Ships Life Support Hardware?

    I quit ordering Tree stuff when they sold out to Sherrilltree. Packaging seems fine and it made it there. I'd try arbsession or wesspur in the future.
  17. Simpleiowaguy

    .............

    My go to while doing tree work is a de-assisted benchmade barrage. Outside of tree work i have a good assortment/collection that I enjoy rotating out. Both folding and custom fixed blades
  18. Simpleiowaguy

    Frozen feed wheels

    We welded hinges onto our clean out. At the end of the day we just swing it open and run it for a few seconds with the wheels running each direction. When satisfied that it’s clean just shut it down and pin it back into position. Keep a small self igniting MAP gas torch on the truck just in case.
  19. Simpleiowaguy

    Pelican Rigging ropes

    I have a few sections of the "ape" that ive spliced into slings and its held up very well. Feels good in the hand, firm but not overly stiff. Ill throw in another vouch for their hollow braid ropes as well, splice easy and super tough.
  20. Simpleiowaguy

    A few rigging questions. Broken rope.

    My preferred method is to attach a port o wrap and use that as a tie off. I just wrap it until there's no room left then give it a couple cleat hitches to lock it in. My alternative method is Maasdam rope puller, for attachment to the the puller... Im gonna catch some hate for this. I spliced a...

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