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  1. Drewtree

    Rope Wrench - Hitch/Rope compendium.

    Bump, please sticky this.
  2. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    No worries, being critical is important and welcome so long as it's constructive. Shit happened so fast, also I had most of my weight on that leg when it got hit, luckily though my knee wasn't locked out or it might have broken my leg. My cat like reflexes failed me that time.
  3. Drewtree

    Tree service Ontario

    Thanks!
  4. Drewtree

    Tree service Ontario

    anyone know a reputable outfit in southern Ontario that covers Brampton / Vaughan?
  5. Drewtree

    Tree motion in great condition

    Boooooooooo
  6. Drewtree

    Tree motion in great condition

    I'll buy the suspenders off you!
  7. Drewtree

    2 foot ascenders

    I use a two handled hand ascender and a foot ascender, I'll hold onto the hand ascender while I advance my right foot up the rope, step up push the hand ascender up and advance the foot again, it's really fast for shorter ascents but can get taxing for longer stuff. Will employ knee ascender for...
  8. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    Exclusively for milling large diameter logs.
  9. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    (CAD)
  10. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    Monopoly money.
  11. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    $1800.00. It's got about 50 hours of milling on the powerhead, bar is practically brand new.
  12. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    I also have an 090G but it's not for sale, I'm just bragging.
  13. Drewtree

    WTB Stihl 090 or something as big with a 5' bar

    I have an 880 with a 5' bar for sale but I'm in Canada, shipping might kill you.
  14. Drewtree

    Work Photos

    Panties in the tree was rather mysterious. I have to say crane work was a blaaaaaast.. also finally getting a chance to work with you was top notch, you guys are a great crew and your crane operator is as cool as a cucumber. Any time you need backup let me know, I'll come up for a couple days.
  15. Drewtree

    That one piece of gear...

    Foot ascender, no doubt. Second in line is APTA.
  16. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    Anyway, this was an awakening. I let my guard down and broke one of my rules thinking I could get away with it and didn't. Be vigilant, brothers and sisters! All it takes is one lapse in judgement or one shortcut to end a career or life.
  17. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    I have a tailboard meeting at the start of every one of my jobs regardless of if I'm climbing for myself or anyone else. The tailboard is a thorough and complete list of all objective hazards in the work zone as well as risks associated and consequences, as well as what to do if something...
  18. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    The acknowledgement of time constraints did happen, and it definitely led to different work techniques! Hah. Really in this case it was simple.. . I was on a contract climb removing for another company . I was aware of a need to finish by a certain time, a time not impossible or unreasonable...
  19. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    Not blaming him, I clearly take responsibility in my original post.
  20. Drewtree

    Butt attack.

    See, I broke one of my cardinal rules. I was in a rush because my wife had a doctors appointment in the afternoon so I had to get the removal done ASAP to get home and watch the babies.. Rigged some pieces bigger than I would have, and put too much faith in the groundie.

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