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    How to keep spikes from coming loose

    I find that there are a lot of factors that go into keeping your spikes tight on your boot but no matter what adjustments I make, within 15 minutes of a removal I'll have them come loose from the middle of my boot and start sitting awkwardly on the heel or slipping off entirely sometimes. It's...
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    Progressive Depth Gauge

    For those who use a progressive depth gauge to file the rakers such as the west coast saw or husqvarna tools, does it make the length of the teeth obsolete or do you find it's still important to have the teeth be similar in size to cut straight. Referring to this tool:
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    Using a 7/32" (5.5 mm) round file for 13/64" (5.16 mm) chain?

    Stihl 3/8" pitch chain recommends the 5.16 mm round files but I've always used the 5.5 mm for all the Oregon 3/8" chain I'm used to. I have a lot of 5.5mm files from a recent ebay purchase and was wondering how the 5.16 chain cuts after a 5.5 filing.
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    Round + Flat File Recommendations

    Just wondering if anyone has a file brand that is better value than the stihl files I get from the dealership. My old shop used to buy them in bulk but I forgot the brand and I'm tired of spending so much on the little 3 packs stihl sells. Worried about it being significantly crappier metal...
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    Request: end line knot for heavy loading

    I'm looking for a knot/bend/hitch that ties two ropes together by their ends, can be very heavily loaded, and then untied easily. I have used two bowlines in the past a couple times before I learned the Zeppelin Bend, recently had the Zeppelin bind down on me very hard after a very hard pull...
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    2511 Longevity/durability

    Just curious whether a 2511 can hold up to daily production work for an extended period of time. I own one that's ported and someone I work with poo pooed it. I don't personally use it more than once a month I am just curious.
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    Reliable, fast, chainsaw chain online?

    My company is in the thick of storm work and we need to get a lot of chain fast to avoid sharpening while we are swamped pulling 12 hr days. Hoping people can share any online ordering that went well for bulk orders especially with a few different size chains. My local dealership kinda sucks in...
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    Madison, WI Species ID?

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    Physics Question: Basal vs Canopy Anchor Forces

    When setting a line in the tree to use to pull it over, what is the difference in forces between a basal or canopy anchor? In an attempt to be more clear: say you set 2 lines 60 ft up two identical 100 ft trees and then pull on them from 150 ft away one is tied off just above my notch and one...
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    Seeking Advice: Filing Tophandles +1/4" Pitch

    Hi all, I have finally gotten to the point where my ground saws with 3/8" Full Chisel chain that I round file cut beautifully straight and fast all the way to the last sharpen. With top handles, I've always let someone with more experience file them since they are a little more indispensable to...
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    Echo 355 16" Bar Suggestions?

    Hi all, Just bought the Echo 355 tophandle saw with a stock 14" bar and I'm trying to find a 16" bar to fit it, but all I've seen so far are bars meant for homeowners. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful, cheers. 16" bar, 3/8" pitch, 0.050 gauge
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    Personal Growth

    First time posting, howdy . I have this small scar that I got from hand dragging a big honey locust out of a backyard on my first week of tree work. Whenever I see it I start thinking about how far I've come as an arborist. Sometimes I get wrapped up in how far I still want to go, learn, and...

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