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  1. Keeth

    Subcontractor warnings

    This thread goes out to all of you who subcontract, are thinking about subcontract work, or have wisely never performed subcontract work. I had a buddy who needed some help on a job (that's probably enough to set off a flurry of snarky yet true responses), and I committed to helping him out. It...
  2. Keeth

    Rigging down logs stance

    I came across this FB video from Craig’s Tree Service where they were rigging down logs. Jordan is standing opposite of the rigging point. The ride was a little rough, but this was an exception, not the norm. These guys know what they’re doing. Where do you normally stand, and why?
  3. Keeth

    Experience or Skill?

    Please share your opinions on the difference between these descriptions when it comes to tree work. I guess that’s not fair since there is a large array of facets to the industry: climbing, PHC, rigging, chainsaw use, etc. So please pick an area and let us know your take on how they overlap or...
  4. Keeth

    Sketchy Locust (hollow)

    42” dbh This tree had a 4 ft lean toward the road (livewood side.) Knowing the deadwood (no bark and cracked) wouldn’t hold, I offset the lean with a pretensioned 5/8 line tied off to the base of another tree 140’ away. Next I installed a pulley and pulled sideways on the line with a small...
  5. Keeth

    Wanted: 50-60" bar for a Husky 3120

    As the title says... It has a .404 sprocket right now, but I don't mind changing it if needed. No, I don't really NEED it, but I want one for felling and bucking up fat stumps. Thanks for any help or leads!
  6. Keeth

    Bend radius for rigging

    I was taught long ago to maintain a 4:1 ratio when running lines. Anything less could damage the rope with repeated use. For a typical 1/2-inch rope, you’d need at least a 2-inch diameter for your pipe, bollard, pulley, or ring. Has the industry standard changed? I see guys running 3/4-inch...
  7. Keeth

    Maintaining sharp chains on the work-site

    My goal is to gather data from the industry (you guys) as to how you get sharp chains on the site. I've heard of extremes varying from those who use cheap Chinese chains that are thrown away when they stop cutting to companies who have duplicate saws on the truck and just switch saws if they hit...
  8. Keeth

    Ongoing problem...

    https://igin.com/article-7770-Millions-of-dead-trees-are-overwhelming-Connecticut-cities.html
  9. Keeth

    Bandit 1890HD and GMC Topkick Combo

    2004 1890HD: 1600 hours, genuine CAT 3056 engine, single axle dually wheel configuration, 3 sets of knives, has a winch with synthetic line. Always serviced before manufacturer's recommended intervals. As seen in video below, Auto-feed control reads 650hrs (replaced at 950hrs, still have old...
  10. Keeth

    Rock Exotica

    Bought a 2.6 Omni Block back in the spring. Used it on a redirect for the winch a couple of months ago. When I took it off the tree it was bound to the capture ear for the side plate had broken off. How I'm not sure, and the block couldn't have experienced more than 1000 lbs. I took it back to...
  11. Keeth

    Camp-USA Naiad pulley

    I was at REI with my son today picking up some hiking gear and came across this: http://m.rei.com/product/896110/camp-usa-naiad-pro-large-mobile-pulley Do any of you use these for rigging? I can see numerous options at 46kN.
  12. Keeth

    What a deal!

    Looking for some CJ7 parts and I came across this: http://asheville.craigslist.org/bar/5306614800.html The ad will expire soon, so if it has here is the text: (There are a couple of low-quality pictures of the trees) I have one maple and one pecan tree for trade. You give me something.....I...
  13. Keeth

    Log fatality

    One of the local tree companies here had a fatality yesterday. The worker was unstrapping a load of logs and one fell on him when he loosed the last strap. Be careful out there!
  14. Keeth

    Throwline break-in

    How do you normally tame your new throwline? I stretch mine out for an hour or so...
  15. Keeth

    Dead limb break off

    My son was lowering a 7" diameter, 35 ft Poplar limb and an 8 ft, 4" dead limb broke off and hit him. It was a textbook lowering, as smooth as silk. He was already 20 ft away from the porty, 90° away from the swing path, and the limb was pretty much at rest. He looked down to see where to step...
  16. Keeth

    Large Maple

    Saw this on the way to lunch. It was a large Silver Maple that had been in decline. It was located next to a school and had been dropping pretty large pieces over the last couple of years. Shame to see it go... These guys were planning on making some tables out of it. Cool to see it get...
  17. Keeth

    TIE A KNOT...

    ... in the end of your rope if you bag it!!! Got a call to finish a crane job for a friend today. He was hooking and repelled off the end of his bagged line only about 8 or 10 ft off the ground. I'm sure he was moving pretty fast to begin with, so it would probably be equivalent to a 20 ft...
  18. Keeth

    Which cut to rig down a spar?

    I learned to rig down a spar on itself in a conventional fashion using a block or some other friction saving device. Traditionally I've used a standard notch with an appropriate back cut that leaves enough holding wood for the hinge to work properly. Lately though I've skipped using a notch and...

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