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  1. Evan Sussman

    Regarding Creation of an Arborist License in Oregon

    Hi all, This is really exciting to write about. I wanted to share info about a deadline coming up that affects Oregon arborists, and has some impact on the greater arborist community as I expect that in this case OR is on the leading edge of more widespread recognition of our profession. I...
  2. Evan Sussman

    Aerial Rescue Challenge - Recap interview

    Here's an excellent conversation on the recent Aerial Rescue Challenge - ARC between Dan Holliday and David Stice (Nice Guy Dave). Well worth the listen for every arborist. https://www.climbingarborist.com/PodcastGenerator-2.7/?name=2019-09-28_ep_19_dave_stice.mp3
  3. Evan Sussman

    Rigging Force Estimations - Speed Line

    A cool little experiment / science project we got to do last week when the rest of our project got shut down by a big bald faced hornet's nest. Comment with your estimates of weight, and peak line tension. Details are in the text of the original post. Text of original post:
  4. Evan Sussman

    Looking for branch burls.

    The below photo tells the story of my father in love/law's sculpture. He requested that I put out a request for similar burls to the arborist community. This means any burl you find, but specifically small burls on branches. He is willing to pay reasonably for them. Please reach out to me for...
  5. Evan Sussman

    Job specific first aid kit, and AR list

    I'm working on putting together more robust kits for our trucks. The issue I have with many off the shelf kits is that they can't handle a likely scenario for us. My list of additions: - SAM splint - Israeli trauma compression bandage - antihistamine in packets not bottle - medical tape 1" -...
  6. Evan Sussman

    Pine felling at camp

    My buddy Will came up last Thursday to fly one of his drones and shoot our work day. I've been sick as a dog this past week, pretty much bed ridden, so this was pretty much the only work I got done all week. I was having fever chills throughout the day, and ended up cancelling the Friday's work...
  7. Evan Sussman

    WTB bucket truck

    Greetings friends, I'm looking to buy a used bucket truck. It should be in the 55'+ working height range. Either rear mount or forestry style. Thanks in advance!
  8. Evan Sussman

    FYI on Terex/Woodsman chippers

    I love mine. I did recently had a feedwheel motors seal start leaking at around 400 hours. I bought my machine used with about 240 hours. It turns out it had long needle pine needles (likely ponderosa) wrapped around the motor shaft. I say had because the machine came from an area with those...
  9. Evan Sussman

    ISO: Around Stanwood, WA - tree service team member

    We, Sonshine Tree Care are looking for an addition to our crew based around Stanwood, Washington. What is important to us: -reliability. -an interest in trees and a willingness to learn. -applicants must be 18 years or older. We are a growing company serving primarally Skagit County, Snohomish...
  10. Evan Sussman

    green log weight calculator app.

    So, I've been using a great handyman calculator app. I asked the developer if he could take the log chart we use and build a calculator. He did. If you guys find it valuable like I do, consider buying the pro version which let's you quick access your favorite calcs, and just supports someone who...
  11. Evan Sussman

    NWA Cottenwood takedown.

    My first go pro video. This tree was huge. like 140'+ and 5' DBH + one of the ground crews estimates. No significant impact was permitted despite the clear LZ, there was two city water pipes under ground in the grassy area. http://youtu.be/qVPdSPGHnvI
  12. Evan Sussman

    securing logs in dump trailer

    I'm trying to figure out what is legal. I'll probable ask DOT, but thought I'd try here too since I know some of you use dump trailers. Its a 7x12 with 2' sides. Currently it only has attachment points in the inside corners so not practical for chaining logs. I have loaded it to the top of the...
  13. Evan Sussman

    Maple removal back in February

    This was shot by the customer on his GoPro, we got most of the job on film. It was really my first time giving speed lining a try, and it didn't last long. I've since got some great pointers from the guys in the TreeHouse, and I'm pretty sure we could've made it work much better...
  14. Evan Sussman

    top these trees...?

    Ok, so I hope no one was misled. I don't currently have pictures as I've only had the trees described to be by a potential client. These trees, I'm guessing are either cedars or doug firs.they are growing on a steep slope, steep enough that they're contribution to soil stabilization is a...
  15. Evan Sussman

    Good deal on Sterling HTP

    http://www.justropes.com/store/p/804-Sterling-Ropes-HTP-Static-3-8-x-200-61M-.aspx I think it's a good deal for the rope. I bought a spool 660' for about $530 shipped to Hawaii. I split it with a friend. That was a while back, but maybe if you ask they can get a spool. I can't find it on their...
  16. Evan Sussman

    Good resource for rigging

    http://www.fdlake.com/techinfo.html check out the rigging with slings page
  17. Evan Sussman

    Big wood

    Hey guys, I know big wood is a relative thing... The biggest wood I've roped down is probably 20"x8' Douglas fir so about 680 lbs, that's negative rigging mind you guys. I've got a big fir coming up if the bid is accepted, which is question #2 btw ;). If I recall well this fir is about 30"...
  18. Evan Sussman

    twisted body

    So, Monday we were on day 2/3 of a multi bigleaf maple removal job. I think what happened is I was cutting a 2usher inch branch with my handsaw. For some reason. I think I was holding it with my right hand, cutting with the left. I had a feeling it would be a hard catch for my wrist but...
  19. Evan Sussman

    WA LNI/Payroll question

    I'm aiming this at any operations based in Washington. I just had a new business pretend audit of the last two quarters by LNI (WA state operated workers comp, a monopoly). They've given me two main risk classifications. Tree Care and Pruning Services 0101-36, and Logging 5001-03. I am not a...
  20. Evan Sussman

    What season to prune/train fruit trees

    My questions is two fold... I'm new to the whole 4ish season thing. I moved to Western WA last March. Before that I lived on Maui where season wasn't so much of a concern as fruit/flower cycle was. I'm coming to mixed conclusions from my research. On one hand the norm seems to be to prune...

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