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    DIY Throw ball cannon

    Just a few notes. When I ordered my APTA from Treestuff is needed to be assembled and they had some parts that were out of stock. The end of the long story is I never got one like I was promised. If your plan for one involves jobs for money already scheduled, I'd make phone calls first. Since...
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    Improved Throwline Cannons (Better than APTA)

    I'm sure HDPE is fine if properly executed. But using it simply because it is "stronger" isn't the entire solution. That was my point. The legality varies by state, and intended market. ASME ratings are also a complicated beast. There isn't a blanket "it's illegal vs legal" in these cases. I...
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    Improved Throwline Cannons (Better than APTA)

    IMHO the strongest material isn't the way to make it safe(er). The better way is to use materials properly rated for the pressure, and stay below that pressure by design. Anything can be over pressurized. Some fool will hook it to a nitrogen supply or some other unacceptably high pressure...
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    Basal Anchors

    Many seem to like more complex base tie systems. I like to leave an alpine butterfly above whatever I use to tie to the tree. A smart person with another rope, or the tail of mine could probably rescue me. For the non-thinking types, I'll take my chances in the tree. For me I'm much more...
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    Close Quarters

    I've found that my knees get used to what I do most. If I switch activities I can have pain for months. I had a link to a study about bone proteins and their effect on cartilage that aligned with that theory. The idea was that it was important to go slow, sometimes much slower than most would...
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    Hauling purchased trailers across states

    Many LEOs in MI have cameras and software that automatically runs plates as a they follow you. When the details don't line up, it is a reason to pull over and ask for paperwork. There is actually a reason they pull into traffic and tailgate for a minute. The guy with the boat ... it may have...
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    Hauling purchased trailers across states

    I couldn't agree more. And even more annoying for someone traveling out of, or through a state with a new purchase. Especially when they don't have other business in the state. Especially when their destination listed on their DL doesn't require it. I could rant all day about how I can use my...
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    Hauling purchased trailers across states

    Prior to 2007 I had towed them without a plate, although I understood they were considered implements of husbandry (farm equipment) which apparently was incorrect even then. https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-48268-179824--F,00.html...
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    Optimizing a foot ascender

    That may be. The CAMP turbo foot ascender does this type of thing with rollers so the route of the rope doesn't matter as much. Sadly the rollers don't spin as freely as I had hoped, and they need a little maintenance. I think every good feature of a foot ascender has been made, it just hasn't...
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    Our elders and Philips LifeLine

    I really pushed my parents into a smart phone a few years back. They were mostly still using a land line. I know the specific "life line" devices have advantages in the way they are (supposed) to work that a phone cannot replicate. On the other hand, once my parents got addicted to the phone...
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    Noob question on taking tree down in sections

    The word isn't spelled wrong, it is the wrong word. Thank you for pointing out that I typed the wrong word. I apologize for my lack of mastery of written forms of the English language, and my inability to understand when accolades are customary.
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    Noob question on taking tree down in sections

    I am aware. It was a typo, not just a misspelling. Were you using an ellipsis to indicate something further? :aburrido:
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    Noob question on taking tree down in sections

    I'll say thank you while trying very hard to resist saying "yea, unless I'm complaisant in killing my student". So, thank you.
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    Company/client policies

    I had new windows put in a month or so back. The sales guy came out and gave an estimate. When we signed the contract, he opened a calendar that showed the available spots on his tablet. It didn't show names, just open and closed time slots. He showed a couple of random openings over the next...
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    DMM throw hook.

    I saw it somewhere, but can't find it at the moment. What width is your chafe sleeve? Mine is a tighter fit, which I thought would be better. It isn't because it won't pile up enough to get out of the way when I need a short adjustment.
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    I made my first serious mistake today.

    You did everything right, two tie offs and all. It stinks your line is trashed, mistakes happen. I also cinch my TIP after a basal anchor in many cases. As long as it doesn't significantly complicate retrieval, why not. Plus not all the mistakes that happen at the base of the tree are the...
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    Noob question on taking tree down in sections

    I think this industry has a problem as a whole. The attitude towards new people is often terrible. It is also self perpetuating. Lots and lots of complaining about the "new wave of youtube climbers" but often very little in the way of real answers or solutions on how to get real training. The...
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    Rigging problem

    Nice model. I agree with keeping the butt tie, and only use another line to control it after the cut if needed. I posted in another thread about this, but horizontal branches it is very hard to predict what will happen when the tip line takes the load. Your video illustrates this perfectly...
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    Invaders!!

    Since we headed here ... I think the worms might be a case of hysteresis. An "invasive" (last use of quotes, I promise) moves in and finds a hospitable environment. Very often this hospitable environment has been caused by some external, often undetected change. More acidic rain, higher local...
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    Company Policy on damages cost, who's responsibility?

    Just my opinion. I have been both the employee and the owner in businesses where property damage is possible. As an employer I keep my agreement to pay the employee by the hour, by the job, or salary as stated in writing. I never hold the paycheck over their head as a punitive measure. There...

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