New Arborist tool

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This product launches shortly in Europe. It does fall under various acts of legislation here, but now complies with all that are relevant. I would like to make it available in the U.S soon-after, but although I'm aware that there is a certification process that I must be adhere to, I'm not to sure where to start. Any info on this process would be greatly appreciated.

The development of this product for Europe has so far run up some hefty bills i.e prototyping, engineers drawings, patent fees, consultancy fees etc, so any free advise from the wonderful TB comrades could really help and might even save me some $$$.

The product 'The Blockdriver', although quite specialised (task specific) becomes relevant and a very useful option when undertaking large tree removal's, and is, as far as I'm aware, the only purpose built tool which adresses it's monotonous task.

Ignore the extended flipline and Seans commentary on the first couple of sections, they weren't planned. Footage is about 6 mins or thereabouts, and although probably not the best examples to display the tool's full working capabilities, you should still be able to grasp it's values. Thanks.
 
Wow now if you can only come up with something fluffy to drop those chunks on so not to damage the lawn. I'm a big advocate on not doing any sort of lawn, turf damage. I'd wear slippers out there if I could.
 
looks nice. I think a pull rope and wedge would be quiker in most situations but Im sure it has its p,lace.
 
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looks nice. I think a pull rope and wedge would be quiker in most situations but Im sure it has its p,lace.

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Xerox that, that gadget takes the gut bust'n work out of it when the rope guy can't pull hard enough.

I would hate to have so many of those chunker jobs to justify haven that tool, but if I did, that looks like the ticket for sure.

Good Luck to your venture!
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Wow now if you can only come up with something fluffy to drop those chunks on so not to damage the lawn. I'm a big advocate on not doing any sort of lawn, turf damage. I'd wear slippers out there if I could.

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Try a foam /plywood /mattress /plywood sandwich combo crash pad or a FPMPSCCP for short
 
Thanks Allmark. One of the objectives was to make the method independant of a groundsperson. For pull lines to be effective you need suffient 'pulling power' and rope angle which is not always available or particularly efficient in setting up.

Also, for whatever reason, accurate cutting is not always achieved by everyone, everytime, on large diameter sections (unintended steps and ridges can occur). This method raises the load above any such obstructions with the added ability to change direction if needed. It is my opinion that these same attributes give this method the edge over any steel rod or ball bearing (as rollers) technique that are out there.

The balance between friction (for control and mechanical advantage ensures both safety and great ease of use. Great for rigging, as the notchless pieces require less cutting, work positioning, falling distance ect. Lever bar also makes great multipurpose tool ie felling, breaking ect. Safety, efficiency, control, I could go on but thats not really the point of the thread. Thanks
 
I think it's an excellent tool.

Big wood cutters and chunkers definately need one.

I think it's a huge gut bust reliever.

Where's Lazo, he had that thread about the lag bolts, he'd like this.

Also, some of the top sections were rigged down, but it's when you get down toward the ground and run out of head room that things get real sticky.

Hats off too you, well thought out and certainly a place for it in the workplace.
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Depending on the price, I'd definatly be interested in getting one. Are you selling direct CC, or through suppliers?

(I'm in the UK, so I guess its nearly ready to go here?
 
Rupe

I'll be using supplier. Just waiting to pick up the first batch. Their over due now, apparently some issue with the laser cutting/drawing format, or so they tell me.
 
Thanks guys, I'm glad you appreciate it.

Ive been advised that I need to go through a NRTL for North America, Mr Sherril also mentioned this in a correspondance but didn't really elaborate. Can anyone offer some direction on this issue? Thanks
 
Contract,

Absolutely brilliant!

Well done!

That guy at the start talking was so funny man!

Seriously though......

I dont see why this device should have to go through any sort of safety tests or down any similar legislative paths?

It is just a rigging aid.

Like a wedge.

I cannot understand why you could not just sell these over the internet worldwide.

I'd buy one.

Well done again.

Get it patented, someone could easily copy it - ratchet strap modifications etc.
 
Thanks Axe, I'll make sure you're the first to get the 'Magnum' edition.
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The Patent description covers a very broad scope of how the tool might work as well as how it actually does work, so we're pretty safe in that respect.

Until the Patent was filed, the idea was actually a huge burden, believe it or not.

How do you know whether you're own opinion of a good idea will be shared by others without actually showing it to anyone?

Do you risk all that cash without any reasurance? Any exitement quickly turns to anxiety once the bills start rolling in.

Could you live with the fact that you gave it your best shot, failed miserably and lost all your investment? Probably.

If you do nothing, and watch someone else realise, develop and make a success of it, how would you feel then? ?

There's been a couple of guys highlited on TreeBuzz for developing the TF and TM
harnesses, thats alot more resbonsibility than Ive taken on. They certainly have my respect for it.

I hear what you're saying about the legislation Axe, but I need to be absolutely sure. The grey area over here was the fact that it does not lift or lower, it pushes, and its sole power being mannual effort. This made it exempt from the CE Regs. We just had to comply with various BS, EN and ISO standards. It might need a US consultants report just to cover my behind on this. Needs to be clarified.
 
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I would hate to have so many of those chunker jobs to justify haven that tool, but if I did, that looks like the ticket for sure.


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But this tool could be used for regular rigging distmantling operations, vertical spars - big wood.

You all know how hard it is to move some of these big pieces off the top of the spar into the block.

It could probably be adapted to act like a mini jack.
 
I don't see the appeal. Just push the chunks off! Why pack extra stuff around that isn't needed?
I must be missing something here...
 
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