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    Grounds person wanted | Chapel Hill, NC

    I am the proud owner of puretreecare.com and looking to take on a grounds-person to work Saturday and / or Sunday We have machinery (Sk1550 mini-skid steer, trailer, chip truck and chipper). We use modern climbing and rigging techniques. All work is within twelve miles of Chapel Hill. Ideally...
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    Three different double-whip rigging configurations.

    Keen to gather thoughts on the difference between three different double-whip rigging setups (when used for negative blocking). Or put in another way - "keeping friction up in the tree when negative rigging". All three setups assume a bollard of some sort being used at the base of the standing...
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    ADT winch

    Has anybody used these? I was looking to buy a GCRS but then noticed something similar called an ADT winch. i can’t find any videos of these in use so keen to get your thoughts?
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    Tree ID Book or App

    For trees in the USA (eastern) what is the best book or app for tree identification? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dump trailer with dedicated separate deck for mini loader?

    Hi, I am about to purchase (at least a 16ft dump trailer) but would like an area at the front where I can carry a 2800lb loader (giant 254). The idea is to be able to make one trip with a full trailer and mini. Possible? Is there such a thing? If so what are they called? Sent from my...
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    ID please

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    Chapel Hill / Carrboro, NC. Grounds-person wanted

    I am looking for somebody interested in working Saturday’s as a grounds-person. The role will be to support a certified arborist whilst climbing, rigging and general chainsaw work (on the ground) Experience is not necessary as training will be provided. However, an excellent can-do attitude is...
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    Sthil 201t - keeps snapping

    I have a brand new Sthil 201ms. The starter cord keeps snapping. I have had it replaced professionally (Sthil dealer) and I have replaced it 2 times. After about 6 starts something is fraying the cord and it snaps. I can’t see anything obvious that is causing the cord to fray. Any body else...
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    Best book / dvd for advanced rigging

    I am taking a three week break! Yes!! However, I believe in learning and re-learning from others. Question: What’s the best educational material for rigging? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Chipper thoughts

    I have a small tree business where 100% of our work involves climbing takedowns / pruning. We are a two person shop. I am looking at buying a BCL1000 / equivalent but want to run some numbers to establish ROI. Assuming a brand new machine costs 41k what is a sensible depreciation timeline? 5...
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    Fair price

    I may have the opportunity to hire (per day) an 18” chipper pulled by a truck with chip box. This is a partnership arrangement with another tree service who does not use the equipment at the weekend. What do people think a fair day price for the equipment would be? Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Id this

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    Endless sling - shorten.

    I have purchased a long sling to use for a vertical speedline where the rounds are 300-400lbs. I want to use the sling to choke around the log and clip the free end to the speedline. However, I would like to adjust the free end to remove slack. Tieing a knot is not what I want to do as I image...
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    Wrap around handle for 461

    Just bought a 461 and understand that a wrap around handle is available for it. Does anybody have experience / comments about using the alternative Wrap-around? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Big fallen (very heavy tree)

    I am new to the US and based in NC. Learning new tree here which are different from where I come from in the UK. I think, what I have been cutting up is oak. It did not smell like oak as I know it so looking for help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Art Positioner 2

    Hi all, Can this device, when used on a long lanyard, be used to descend? I am wondering if it ‘jerks’ when under tension? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sthil 2 in 1 Sharpening gauge

    I am thinking about buying one but have a question: Does it ensure the length of each tooth is the same or is it still necessary to count file strokes to ensure an even chain? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best 20-25” saw for use in the tree?

    I am looking to replace my old 254xp which had a 20”. It was great in the tree but slightly small for big wood on the ground. What do you people recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sthil MS441 or Huskie 572xp x-torq

    My dearest friend a huskie 254xp has just ‘retired’. 28 years together. Which saw to replace it with - and may be used in the tree for big takedowns? I frequently cut timber 30” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Neighbor tree with dangerous branch

    I have a customer whose neighbor has a tree with a branch that has snapped and is only held by vine. If the branch falls it will take out a play structure (my clients). The neighbor is out of town and known to be difficult. My client has asked me to free the branch safely, from the ground...

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