"How To Be An Excellent Groundman"

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\"How To Be An Excellent Groundman\"

Jamin Mayer was asking me where this article was, so I figured if he didn't know it was in the articles section here, others might not know about it either. It's a great read for n00bs to read, sign, and have in their employment folder.


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Re: \"How To Be An Excellent Groundman\"

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Sweet. Now he can't say "I didn't know."

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...except when they can't tie a slip knot.

Any know of a link to a knot sheet which shows a list of knots for incoming ground people to know?

Joe
 
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I agree, online, these sites will teach some basics knots used by arborists. I need a site which shows some introductory knots used by ground help.

I have had a knot sheet which teaches knots used by ground people. It has disappeared.

Knots needed for ground help: running bowline, cow hitch, clove hitch ,half hitch, slippery hitch, sheet bend, timber hitch, truckers' hitch. I'm sure others will add to this list, but, these are the ones I'm wanting to teach initially.

What will it take to make a sheet with these knots which can be distributed to incoming help?

Joe
 
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Tree Climber Companion ring a bell?

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Yes sir! So does "The General Fundamentals of Tree Work".

If lost or not returned, a knot sheet will only cost pennies. The appeal of a knot sheet would be the simplicity of using it as a reference for newcomers.

I'm willing to read the "Tree Climber's Companion" and "The General Fundamentals of Tree work". I'm also responsible and trustworthy enough to return borrowed items.( I have several library cards.) But not every guy who's new to tree work is interested in reading or even learning about trees. So to keep things as compact and simple as possible, I'd like a knot sheet. It'd be cost effective, simple, and easily accessible. (Sherrill may want this idea even though they sell knot books.)

P.S. I understand there is a 2nd edition of "The General Fundamentals of Tree Work".

Joe
 
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