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    Worker Electrocuted While Clearing Tree

    Worker Electrocuted While Clearing Tree Staff Writer 4:49 PM EDT, April 14, 2010 BURLINGTON, N.C. - The owner of a tree service was electrocuted this afternoon when a branch he was touching came in contact with an electrical line, according to a news release from Burlington police. Police...
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    Tree Trimming Truck Caught in Power Lines; No Inju

    Often times the crews will store their gear in the bucket and elevate it overnight. It's a little more difficult to steal then just prying open a tool box door.
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    How to sharpen your spikes?????!

    Buckingham Manufacturing has sharpening kits available and their website is a good source for instructions. Here is a link to a PDF for their pole gaff maintenance, other PDF's are available if you do some searching there. This is a general sharpening guide for their gaffs, be aware the contour...
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    Book- Trees and Development for Sale

    Is the workbook included? Mark
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    carabiners ????

    The one most specific choice in a rigging carabiner should be that it is constructed of steel. Then check the various load ratings available. Mark
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    Davey Tree and The Care of Trees Merger

    Here is the text of the press release sent out this afternoon. As stated in the release, The Care of Trees will operate as a wholly owned Davey subsidiary. "The Care of Trees, Inc. Joins The Davey Tree Expert Company Industry leading companies unite with over 7,000 employees operating in 45...
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    Storm work

    Sorry, here's the link. http://www.waltereclark.com/safety_data_sheets.htm
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    Storm work

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Mostly for cosmetic reasons. We have oak wilt here, but it historically has infected only red oak. We put it on for precautionary measures. [/ QUOTE ] What substance is the wound dressing? [/ QUOTE ] It comes in 12 oz. aerosol cans. It says 'Tree wound...
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    3/8" tenex

    Re: 3/8\" tenex The Yale S.P.L.I.C.E.R. kit is no longer available to the end user but you can still order the splicing tools. It sounds like in certain situations it can be available but you almost need to "qualify" (my words) to buy the kit. Mark
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    3/8" tenex

    Re: 3/8\" tenex [ QUOTE ] Yale also has a S.P.L.I.C.E.R. program where they will break your splice and say if it passed minimum requirements or not. [/ QUOTE ] Nick, last time I ordered the S.P.L.I.C.E.R. kit, Yale was very cautious of who the end user was going to be. I don't believe it...
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    Care of Trees / Davey?

    All right, straight from the Crystal Palace!!! Good to hear your opinion Dan. I don't think it will change these attitudes though. Mark
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    harness - tree austria - Anyone using this

    $170 for the small size at Aerial Equipment, but it really is small, you have to be thin. Mark
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    What is a Marl?

    Here is a visual. I wish I knew where I copped it from so I could credit the source but I don't remember. Mark
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    Back in the Saddle

    It's great to hear you're getting back into action Norm, we look forward to your return in January. Mark
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    db. Brummel?

    Tom, that link didn't work for me. Going to allgear.com/ will get you in to a link for the description. The cord is currently available @ Aerial Equipment. The phone there is 888-822-8008. I just want to say that Tom Daly has always been helpful in answering my questions regarding his product...
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    T.C.C.

    Illinois Tree Climbing Competition at Veterans Acres Park in Crystal Lake, IL.

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