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    Help with Vermeer SC252 Stump Grinder

    I recently bought a 2007 sc252 and need to replace the pockets to switch over to greenteeth. I thought it would be a quick and easy job, but I can't brake the bolts free. Pneumatic impact wrench won't do it and if I use a cheater bar, the wheel spins. What is the proper way to lock the...
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    Removing a big maple that has been topped

    Darn, a new fangled rigging device would have been much more interesting. I was really scratching my head wondering how you were using that for rigging. Lol
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    Removing a big maple that has been topped

    Just curious, what is the blue thing with the rope tied to it in the third picture of your first post?
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    Subbing out cleanup

    Okay. I wondered if he was talking about that wraptor, but the rest of his post seemed to be completely focused on mini skids.
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    Subbing out cleanup

    What is a wraptor mini? Are you missing a zero? Thanks.
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    Plant thorn arthritis

    This is from a couple of months ago. I got pricked by a honey locust a couple times right near the joint and since I'm a big whiny baby, I took pictures of them. I have been pricked before, but this got progressively worse each day for a week. It probably took three weeks before I had a...
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    My Story...

    That is an awesome idea! It's been a few years, what ever happened with this?
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    Cabling advice needed

    Cabling would definitely have to involve the larger tree in the back too. I believe the roots are in good condition and am not worried about them uprooting, the client was just concerned about the heavy leans. I didn't see that huge hole at the base until I cleared away some large suckers...
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    Cabling advice needed

    That's what I was thinking- detail in writing is always good.
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    Cabling advice needed

    I was working for a neighborhood HOA the other day and was asked about cabling a couple of large cottonwoods. My limited cabling experience has always been with limbs or co-dominant leaders, not separate trees. These are two trees with very significant lean and a large hole at the base...
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    I don't think he would disagree with you, in fact, I bet treehumper works his butt off. I think he's just trying to say we have to be aware that we are businessmen first and foremost. If we repeatedly make terrible business decisions, we'll be cutting trees for somebody else.
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    Thanks, man. That's what I call going the extra mile! It's been over a year since I've checked, but the second company is my go to for rentals. I probably brushed it off before because it was a walk behind unit, but now I'd give it a try.
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    Help Hiring First Employee

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    Help Hiring First Employee

    I wish the rental companies carried mini's around here. I've had that same exact thought and know a mini is worth a couple of guys. Unfortunately, none of the three companies have one, because they're not "profitable". I asked one guy why they didn't have any and he said they used to have...
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    Yeah, I should have subbed on these two. I had a large elm and a large maple removal within a week of each other. That's when I really started thinking, "Hey, I could use an extra hand here." lol
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    That's the option that is probably the easiest right now and probably the best for part-time help. It's the same here: 50%. That's the number that's getting to me.
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    Yeah, that would be ideal. Let them pay for their own insurance. I don't mind paying somebody well, it's the paying 20% on top of it for worker's comp that feels like throwing money into the void. I know it's necessary, but that doesn't make it any easier.
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    I don't doubt that it would speed things up. Like I said, I am SMALL- truck and trailer right now. My trailer fills up faster than a chipper truck and requires me to dump more, which realistically takes at least thirty minutes to an hour. Being familiar with the type of guys my old boss...
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    Help Hiring First Employee

    Hey, guys. I'm a small one man show and have been in business for a little over a year now. I've been sitting at about three weeks out all summer and could really use a helper, at least on the big removals. My big issue is worker's comp. I probably only need seasonal/part-time help right...
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    TONIGHT: FREE Cabling and Bracing Webinar with 2 Free CEUs

    I second Evo's question. I was super busy Wednesday, but am interested in watching it on YouTube. How long will the ceu quiz be good for and what's the link? Thanks!

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