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    MS 261 Troubleshoot

    My 261, about 1 year old, has recently been served for the soon to be describe issue. All the basics were covered, fuel filter, spark plug, air filter, also a few seals on the carburetor and a new gas vent were installed. However, it still never wants to start after the first run one the day...
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    Work with a big dump trailer

    So a while ago I made one of those very typical this-or-that type of post about disposal practices, and I put my chips in on a dump trailer. I have had it now for 3 months and want to share how it has gone during that time period. The trailer is 20'x8'x4' and pulled by an F550. Access to...
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    Contract climber looking for work/cation in Hawaii, preferably Kaua’i.

    My name is John. I’ve been a contract tree climber for 2.5 years and am starting my own business. I’m trying to take advantage of my self employed position and am looking to do some travel working. I’ve been to TCIA twice, always look to practice safe and efficient removal practices. And have...
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    New Business Hauling Setup/ Chip v. Chipless

    I am in the beginning stages of launching my tree business, and am ready to purchase either a chipper or a dump trailer. The current hauling vehicle is an F550 with a chip box and large locker. The box isn't very big and punches way under what the truck is capable of hauling. Because of that...
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    Finding new customers, as a new business

    So, I am starting a tree business in the spring and I am finding myself in a situation where I am trying to preload my calendar before I launch. This means that I am trying to find new customers. What have you done in your business to broaden/establish a new customer base. Currently I am...
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    Titles for job positions, what's yours??

    I have been making up job titles for people who I work with and was wondering if anyone out there has a job title that they like, or one that sounds funny, or one that they are proud of, or your thoughts on titles in general. Are they important or not? So far I've got Tree Consultation Expert...
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    Equipment Width???

    Looking into some wood moving equipment like a mini/wheeled loader. I'm familiar with he pros and cons of those, and am not so interested in which one is better, but I am wondering what your thoughts are on how you decided on the width of your equipment, what size you have and pros and cons of...
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    Considering snow-birding in Charleston SC.

    Hey there. My name is John, I've been tree climbing for a year and a half now and am considering spending the late winter (January/February) in the Charleston area. I have family in the Mount Pleasant area. I will be in the area Sept 1-6, and during the TCIA convention and would like to make any...
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    Do you take days off because it's too hot.

    Yesterday, in the midwest, it was just under 100 degrees and a "feels like" 110. Last night I barely slept because I had a fever of 102, had chills, and a headache. And my skin wound NOT cool down. I definitely don't want to be a guy who complains about something, but we really...
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    The "right" way to prune

    So, I've been thinking (which can make me some money). My thoughts can be boiled into two questions. The first has to deal with the burr oak picture that is attached. It is for a friend who deeply appreciates this tree. It is located directly next to a lot, where there is a park called "oak...
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    Basic Chipper/Chipper Truck Setup Question

    So, in my startup efforts, I found a daggon project. I told myself and told myself and TOLD myself not to get a project vehicle. Well, I found a small chip truck, with 100k, the dreaded 6.0 motor, and a very motivated seller who was retiring. I whittled the price down to an absolute nub, and am...
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    New to the buzz

    How did I get here again???? Last year I bought a property in the inner city which needed a lot of rehab (I have been in construction for 6 years and was looking for a side project). The lot had 6ish trees in the fence row that needed cleared out. So with a can-do attitude, my grandpa's 036...

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