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  1. CaPowell

    Apples growing on orange tree?

    Evo, thanks for responding. I think the case for a risen Christ can be made beyond a shadow of a doubt. There is enough evidence to hold up in any court of law. People a lot smarter than me have written extensively on the matter. See More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell and The Case for...
  2. CaPowell

    Apples growing on orange tree?

    Evo, I think the difference is that there is an empty tomb attesting to Christ's deity. The resurrection is the linchpin of Christianity; if you can disprove that, the wheels fall off. Have you ever given Jesus a fair trial?
  3. CaPowell

    Apples growing on orange tree?

    Sean, I can understand your animosity towards religion, but I am really confused as to who said anything bigoted. I just reread the whole thread and didn't see any hate or bigotry. As far as to how those Catholic priests behaved, that was not because they believe in Jesus, it was in fact...
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    Apples growing on orange tree?

    Whew, busy weekend (had to take the wife to see Star Wars) and just now had a chance to get back on. I figured there would be pushback on my post being in the general discussion forum, but I decided to post it here anyway because I wanted it to actually be seen and hopefully be helpful to...
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    Apples growing on orange tree?

    Happy New Year, everyone! I may not be very active in regards to post counts on here, but I have learned so much from this community and truly appreciate all of you guys and have learned so much from all of your tree knowledge. With that being said, I’ll dive right in to my post. What if I...
  6. CaPowell

    On Saw Chains and Life

    The other morning, I was sharpening chainsaws and thinking about the intricacies of life. Great combination, I know. Anyway, have you ever noticed how the first time you sharpen a new chain it is really easy, that is if you haven’t hit a nail or some other odious piece of metal. I consider...
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    Tree Preacher and Teacher - call if you need encouragement and prayer

    Caleb, I remember reading this a year ago and praying for your son and your family. How are things going now?
  8. CaPowell

    Random cedar question

    I originally typed needles and then thought about it for a second and didn't want to say scale-like... I knew somebody would tear me up. Lol
  9. CaPowell

    Random cedar question

    I think they need to dry them before the extraction.
  10. CaPowell

    Random cedar question

    Thanks, Evo. That is very helpful!
  11. CaPowell

    Random cedar question

    Yeah, I'm not sure on the quantity. This is a university research team. He made it sound like they were only interested in leaves, no wood. I'm like you and think chipping small diameter branches would be effective. The picture in his head was just stripping leaves right off the limbs somehow...
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    Random cedar question

    A friend of mine is working on getting a grant to do some research on eastern red cedars. Specifically, harvesting the leaves to extract a certain chemical that is helpful with treating cancer. They will get 1 lb of the chemical for every 200 lbs of leaves. Any idea on the best way to strip...
  13. CaPowell

    Pole Saws

    I have never used any other telescoping polesaws, so I don't know how they stand up against the silky hayauchi and others. The end pole (innermost/smallest diameter) on mine broke within the first two months. Never dropped it or anything. I think I may have been pushing it too hard at first...
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    Pole Saws

    I always viewed the fiberglass poles as a necessary evil. I hated using them because once you get to three poles they start bowing and inevitably crack. They are a ton of work and you can't put enough pressure on the blade to make efficient cuts on bigger limbs.... I bought the 22' Sherrill...
  15. CaPowell

    Ditch Witch sold to Toro

    Hopefully, they just keep things going the way they are. I would think they would keep the Ditch Witch brand name. But, what do I know- I didn't know Toro was that big.
  16. CaPowell

    Ditch Witch sold to Toro

    https://newsok.com/article/5623082/oklahomas-ditch-witch-sold-to-toro I know some of you guys run some Ditch Witch equipment, so I thought you might be interested. Big news in my neck of the woods...
  17. CaPowell

    Tips and Tricks

    I have had so many customers say, "Hey, that's a funny looking rake." Once I show it to them, they always ask where they can get one. I have joked so many times about selling them. How much are the cases?
  18. CaPowell

    Tips and Tricks

    I like to wedge a piece of wood between the stump and the fence. It can usually help get it an inch or two back from where I'm cutting.
  19. CaPowell

    Tips and Tricks

    I like to use two webbing slings and a non-locking carabiner for most of my light duty rigging. Great for stuff that is big enough to handle, but you don't want to rip your shoulder out of socket. Also, if you cut something too big to handle, you can usually just cut it up into manageable...
  20. CaPowell

    Tips and Tricks

    When I got my first groundskeeper, I thought the handle would break within a week. It feels so light and flimsy, but boy was I wrong. I use it for everything except raking leaves in my yard. One pass is like three passes with a regular rake. I don't want to build up unrealistic expectations...

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