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jomoco
jomoco
Passive Rigging Line Retrieval Reel
- Thread starter jomoco
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- Location
- North Idaho
Tell me they didn't backfill the entire height of that wall.
Afraid so Chew.
jomoco
jomoco
TC
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I'm going to try a solo speedline tomorrow, self tensioned by me in the tree
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what? like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrieVyXX1Os&feature=youtu.be
I'm going to try a solo speedline tomorrow, self tensioned by me in the tree
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what? like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrieVyXX1Os&feature=youtu.be
TC
Participating member
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Tell me they didn't backfill the entire height of that wall.
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The last time I worked for this client (about 2 years ago) they mentioned they may be getting some landscaping done in the future, I said 'make sure they dont disturb the tree roots or pile soil up around the base of the 2 firs'
Guess what? they put up a retaining wall and backfilled round the trunks with top soil.
Both in severe decline since the landscaping was done less than 6 months ago, We're removing them soon.
Tell me they didn't backfill the entire height of that wall.
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The last time I worked for this client (about 2 years ago) they mentioned they may be getting some landscaping done in the future, I said 'make sure they dont disturb the tree roots or pile soil up around the base of the 2 firs'
Guess what? they put up a retaining wall and backfilled round the trunks with top soil.
Both in severe decline since the landscaping was done less than 6 months ago, We're removing them soon.
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Nice Grover!
Mine will be set higher through a pulley with the rope's tail tensioned and locked off where ever I am cutting from below.
I like to take my own sweet time and move very slowly and deliberately when doing a solo removal. Logic and lots of forethought are a must.
Kinda like an old wise tree sloth.
jomoco
Mine will be set higher through a pulley with the rope's tail tensioned and locked off where ever I am cutting from below.
I like to take my own sweet time and move very slowly and deliberately when doing a solo removal. Logic and lots of forethought are a must.
Kinda like an old wise tree sloth.
jomoco
Well, the client's multiple cactus gardens were targets requiring a very high set pulley to clear them by a substantial amount while solo speedlining today.
This meant having to work the lower sections without the speedline, and that took most of the day. But I'm happy to say it worked out well, with no damage to anything, though it was very exhausting for an old orthodopod like me.
The client was thoroughly impressed with my work though, to the point that she hooked me up with her neighbor to remove a much smaller and considerably easier tree.
jomoco
This meant having to work the lower sections without the speedline, and that took most of the day. But I'm happy to say it worked out well, with no damage to anything, though it was very exhausting for an old orthodopod like me.
The client was thoroughly impressed with my work though, to the point that she hooked me up with her neighbor to remove a much smaller and considerably easier tree.
jomoco
Pics of today's finish.
No damage to anything but my pride....for taking so long!
jomoco
No damage to anything but my pride....for taking so long!
jomoco
- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
So I picked up a spencer loggers tape. I rigged it up with
Some throw line I had. It seemed to be working but I guess I
Tensioned it up too much, as I ended up breaking one of the gears.
Good times, hopefully they are not too much cash.
At least it has part #s for every part on it.
Some throw line I had. It seemed to be working but I guess I
Tensioned it up too much, as I ended up breaking one of the gears.
Good times, hopefully they are not too much cash.
At least it has part #s for every part on it.
I'd be careful using throw line for this application Porcupine.
I use a very lightweight nylon twine that breaks at over 30 lbs of pull.
Remember that the line, or preferrably the plastic zip tie breaking is no big deal. It can be repaired quite quickly on the job.
Broken gears in the Spencer's guts takes considerably longer.
jomoco
I use a very lightweight nylon twine that breaks at over 30 lbs of pull.
Remember that the line, or preferrably the plastic zip tie breaking is no big deal. It can be repaired quite quickly on the job.
Broken gears in the Spencer's guts takes considerably longer.
jomoco
- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Indeed, I was thinking of getting a lighter line. I just had the throw line
On hand. Next time gadget, next time...
On hand. Next time gadget, next time...
- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Have you broken gears much Jomo?
No, never.
Snapped a few zip ties, the plastic circular shower curtain hangers have come undone a few times, and the line itself snapped once. The Spencer itself is still going strong.
jomoco
Snapped a few zip ties, the plastic circular shower curtain hangers have come undone a few times, and the line itself snapped once. The Spencer itself is still going strong.
jomoco
Brushed this wide oak today over my buddie Billy's trailer today.
I believe I got some decent vid of the Spencer retrieval reel in action at last.
jomoco
I believe I got some decent vid of the Spencer retrieval reel in action at last.
jomoco
Bought me a new 75' spencer this summer to replace my old 50', which I gave to a green sprout full of piss n vinegar. I asked Baileys if it was available without the tape and they said no. I started with the fly reels and moved to the spencer a few years ago. I run braided dacron, about 50# test I believe, not sure as I took it off a fishing reel. It breaks from wear about two or three times a year near the working end. I just use a non-locking alum beaner on the end.
Bixler
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- Location
- Nevada City, CA
Jomoco, I was running around with my puppy on the beach Thanksgiving morning and this lady yelled at me to put my dog on a leash... she was running with her Ipod in and couldn't hear me, so I took the opportunity to wish her a terrible thanksgiving. It made me feel a little better but I went ahead and leashed him up. I wouldn't want a ticket from the Coastguard or something.
Anyway, then it came to me, I could use my 21' retractable dog leash as a passive rigging line retrieval leash. It doesn't have a hand type reel, but a large button to lock the line when needed. When little or no pressure is being applied to the reel inside the device, the line will automaticly return to position. Eh? Eh? Pretty good for ol' Bix ah Joe... you got my wheels' a turnin'.
You still would have to use both hands, although with the dog leash you get to use the pulling power of your arm. Lock it, clip it, and go. Twenty five bucks at a pet store, I did see a 30 footer for around 40 bucks. Now with a zip tie in use, could you see using one of these as a safe/cost effective option? Could the same basic design be used in making a tree workers version?
Anyway, then it came to me, I could use my 21' retractable dog leash as a passive rigging line retrieval leash. It doesn't have a hand type reel, but a large button to lock the line when needed. When little or no pressure is being applied to the reel inside the device, the line will automaticly return to position. Eh? Eh? Pretty good for ol' Bix ah Joe... you got my wheels' a turnin'.
You still would have to use both hands, although with the dog leash you get to use the pulling power of your arm. Lock it, clip it, and go. Twenty five bucks at a pet store, I did see a 30 footer for around 40 bucks. Now with a zip tie in use, could you see using one of these as a safe/cost effective option? Could the same basic design be used in making a tree workers version?
- Location
- Renton, WA USA
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That saddle was on the cover of Arbor Age in 92 Bubba!
I'd like to see a vid of a rigging line retrieval reel in action guys.
Does that mean I'll have to vid one in action myself yu scurvy dogs?
jomoco
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I am not understanding how the reel is used. Is it just a way to spool a light line, or is it somehow part of the rigging process?
That saddle was on the cover of Arbor Age in 92 Bubba!
I'd like to see a vid of a rigging line retrieval reel in action guys.
Does that mean I'll have to vid one in action myself yu scurvy dogs?
jomoco
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I am not understanding how the reel is used. Is it just a way to spool a light line, or is it somehow part of the rigging process?
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Mine is a modified Spencer Logging Tape with nylon twine rather than tape.
It clips to my saddle, allowing me to self retrieve either a fixed point lowering line, or speedline from over 50 feet away from the line's COG or anchor.
jomoco
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It's the blue self retracting thing clipped to my old ragged saddle, with the round plastic shower curtain hanger that attaches to your lowering/speedline rope.
I apologize for not editing and posting vids of this modified logging tape in action yet, sheer laziness about firing up the old PC and transferring SD card footage. The footage not being that great doesn't help matters.
Besides, I'm waiting for one of you young super climbers to make me look old and pitiful by getting some good kick butt footage posted first!
jomoco
Mine is a modified Spencer Logging Tape with nylon twine rather than tape.
It clips to my saddle, allowing me to self retrieve either a fixed point lowering line, or speedline from over 50 feet away from the line's COG or anchor.
jomoco
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It's the blue self retracting thing clipped to my old ragged saddle, with the round plastic shower curtain hanger that attaches to your lowering/speedline rope.
I apologize for not editing and posting vids of this modified logging tape in action yet, sheer laziness about firing up the old PC and transferring SD card footage. The footage not being that great doesn't help matters.
Besides, I'm waiting for one of you young super climbers to make me look old and pitiful by getting some good kick butt footage posted first!
jomoco
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