2 Horse chestnut removals

[Reg]

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Reg you are master at your craft. I rather enjoy your work and your ability to showcase it via Youtube but I am concerned you may leave the industry to go to Hollywood (or whatever the U.K. equivalent is).

I hope not and look forward to the next one. I am sure that is a lot of time and effort to edit and produce the quality vids you are known for. They are entertaining and I have learned a great deal as well. Thanks for taking the time to share your work and I also appreciate your willingness to answer questions that arise about your techniques, choices, and equipment. Be safe.

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Its really no big thing dude but thanks anyway.

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Reg, does your fisherman's knot ever bump or interfere with your friction hitch, thus preventing it from grabbing or performing properly??


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Not that Ive noticed Cory. The knot is tied to a seperate karabiner which might make some difference. I dont spend much time thinking about it to be honest.

 

[chris_girard]

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Hey Reg, I was just wondering what size and lengths those spider leg balancers were? Are they ¾”?

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Chris, the leg are indeed ¾. I really would prefer 5/8 with an extra yard in length though….in the New Year.

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Reg, have you had a chance to work with any of the HM (High-Modulus) rope slings such as Amsteel in any of your crane work?

 

[Reg]

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Reg, have you had a chance to work with any of the HM (High-Modulus) rope slings such as Amsteel in any of your crane work?

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No Chris I haven't. We're usually well within a SWL for static lifts so Ive never suffered from a lack of confidence in the gear that I already have. Thanks

 

[chris_girard]

Thanks for the info Reg. I haven't tried any HM line either, but I've heard some good things about it, so I'm thinking of splicing up a few slings and giving it a go.

I was very upset when I nicked a brand new 9/16" double braid lowering line on a job last week. It would have been half bad if it was towards the end of the line, but of course it was in the middle.

I may splice some slings out of that line now too, though 9/16" slings aren't that big.