O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[Paul B]

to continue this thread, I must show the jacket that I got for my birthday a couple days ago. a joint effort from my sisters and parents, husqvarna cutters jacket with saw protection in the shoulders etc. Do I get special recognition because the only place I left a list of birthday wishes was my local arborist shop?

other items included a clinometer & increment borer with a few other trinkets....

[Paul B]

oh, and I got this Felco saw the other night at a landscape association meeting.... I almost feel bad putting it in the crate that I store my excess Silky saws in....

[Thor's Hammer]

haha Paul, you crack me up mate :)
dont EVER let on that this stuff is toys. always stick the line that its vitaly important tools that earn lots of dosh :)
Anyway, heres my latest buy

[brendonv]

Grabbed this lot off ebay cheap, dunno what I'll do with wooden snatch blocks (1 ton) but what the hey...

[Buzz]

Looks like your having a bit of a tidy up there Thor :D

[Banned by Squirrels]

Jus a bit. :)

[Buzz]

Paul, you'll find those jackets a tad warm to work in to say the least !! They do another version without protection which is very good :)

[Thor's Hammer]

Looks like your having a bit of a tidy up there Thor :D

I know. I have a yard full of stuff I'm moving. there's a Gravely 395 with a new axle waiting to be installed, diesel tanks, Hydrualic tanks, Hydraulic pump sets, a loglift 71F with dual extensions, 3 grapples, another 10t lorry crane, winches, turntables, vast arrays of hydraulic hose and electric valve banks, track undercarriages, steel sheet and plate, a 30 inch capacity chipper with giant infeed (even with the 140hiab, I cant lift that one...)
Phew! its amazing all the stuff you garner. I have 4 tonnes of scrap to go tommorrow...:|:

[Thor's Hammer]

Oh yes, that V8 in the far background is a 580hp scania with a twindisc clutch. I got a price on a new unit last week, about £38k:O

[Tom Dunlap]

The difference between Tools and Toys:

Tools are tax-deductible.

[Al Smith]

"Tis amazing the amount of hardware one can accumulate over the years.It would appear that I need to do a bit of a tidy up myself.

[Mangoes]

Al, is that a Forestry body? Does it need a home?

[GASoline71]

Got my new TCC book, along with a couple of Petzl Am'D Triacts, and a new scabbard for my handsaw!:)

Gary

[Paul B]

well done Gary, I woulda gone for the Silky tho. ;)

[Paul B]

obsessive compulsive gear disorder. :)

[MasterBlaster]

That's nice, Brian. I ran a bucket like that, I loved the side bins and the rear mount. Sweet!

[MasterBlaster]

Got my new TCC book, along with a couple of Petzl Am'D Triacts, and a new scabbard for my handsaw!:)

Gary


What the heck giant-handled handsaw is THAT, Gary?

I bet that hooked handle catches on everything.

Get thee to a Zubat tootsweet!

[Rborist1]

Nice truck Brian, when did you get it?

[stehansen]

Yesterday I had one 200T getting fixed because I dropped it and broke the wrap around handle, my other 200T started leaning out and wouldn't stay running, had to start it almost every cut, so I went with the back-up to the back-up a shindaiwa 360. Used it for about 1 minute and the muffler fell off. So I drove about 20 miles in the bucket truck and bought a new 192T. Used it yesterday afternoon and today. It is a little lighter than the 200, has about 25% less power and it feels really smooth cutting with it. Pictures to follow tomorrow. My camera is gone so I am assuming that my daughter took with her to San Jose on a girls day out trip.

[Paul B]

MB. I think Gary's saw is one of them Samurai saws.

Nice truck Brian, similiar color to the little ranger you had.

[Canuck]

Oh man lets see. Last week I got 120' of blaze, a zubat, 2 zubat blades, ibuki blade, petzl vertex lid with new peltor muffs, 2 scabbards. I think thats it but I could be wrong. Oh yeah 4 petlz "rescue" pulleys and a big figure 8. I hadn't indulged for a while so when I finaly gave in I gave in big time. Got my eye on a big stihl backback blower now........

[Paul B]

Canuck, if you is ordering the Silky stuff, lemme know, I might be able to get you some deals bro....

[GASoline71]

Man you guys can give a guy hand-saw envy!!!:what:

It is a 13" Corona hand-saw I bought before I even thunk about climbing a tree. Just to have on hand. It also comes in handy in elk camp.

I'll order a Silky when I damn well please!:evil:

It'll prolly be soon....;)

Gary

[Paul B]

Well, I didnt spend any $, but my good friend in the USAF out of Wyoming surprised me and sent me two desert camo Camelbacks. with some funky insulation and chit.. very cool! Thanks Bro!

[MasterBlaster]

You can wear one on both sides, now!

[Canuck]

Hey Paul, do you want to sell one of them?

[pantheraba]

A good friend is a professional trainer in Chattanooga. He just moved to a new facility and had to get rid of some of his training gear. He knows I like rope and.....well, this is what he gave me yesterday (actually donated it to our Boy Scout troop)....a spliced manila rope and a Bacher ladder.

They came with some nice gear for set-up.

You can see better pictures of the spliced manila in the House of Splice

http://gypoclimber.com/showthread.php?t=3883

[Paul B]

Canuck, its supposed to be his'n hers for me and the wife, I shall see if she wants to give hers up. :)

[Canuck]

Well todays haul was:

3x Petzl Triacts
2x Micro Pulleys
1 Pair of Arborwear Tech Pants that I ordered back in May and finally got here.

[395xp]

Well, I didnt spend any $, but my good friend in the USAF out of Wyoming surprised me and sent me two desert camo Camelbacks. with some funky insulation and chit.. very cool! Thanks Bro!


Nice to see where my tax dollars go.:what:

[Canuck]

Nice to see where my tax dollars go.:what:

Us canucks are slowly building an army with free goodies from the US armed forces

[Canuck]

Or at least Paul won't get thirsty hiding out in the mountains

[Rborist1]

Now Paulie can go to a bar with one of those under his shirt, order 1 beer and save some bling bling...............cheap drunk!

[Canuck]

Now your talkin!!!!!!

[Canuck]

Hey Rborist what the weather like up there? I might be heading up in the morning

[Rborist1]

Supposed to rain tommorrow. What ya doin up here? Comin up to buy a chipper off me eh.

http://weather.ec.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-50_metric_e.html

[Canuck]

My cousins wedding. As far as the chipper goes what ya got in mind, I'm thinking about an upgrade

[Rborist1]

What are you in the market for? I am lookin to upgrade too.

http://www.treetrader.com/cl/default.asp?action=addetail&adid=11442

[Paul B]

395xp, not on your dime man, they were bought at the base store, Bx I think he called it. at best they may be a subsidized price.
I hadnt thought of the beer option Rborist, nice thought... and Canuck, does that mean I am not the only one trying to slowly and quietly prepare myself? :)


ah yes, and since it was friday and I was waiting on some stuff, I hit two.... arborist shops today. petzl lid with muffs (finally arrived) some bar oil, couple baby biners and a few pairs of stihl saftey glasses, I manage to keep scratching them up! oh, and a leg scabbard I bought months ago and was waiting for it to get some fastex buckles instead of the strap thingies...

[High Scale]

Got this beauty this week, now I just gotta figure what I'm going to use it for.

It's nice to be earning money enough at last to be able to buy such items.

[MasterBlaster]

Leather scabbards pretty much suck. I much prefer the belting ones.

[Paul B]

MB, the places I was at, only had the leather ones. whats the beef with them? weight? bulk? just sucky overall?

[Stumper]

Butch is frugal and belting is cheaper. Leather lasts well if it is well oiled but oiling his scabbard probably sets Butch to thinking about other things.....;)

[MasterBlaster]

My last leather scabbard got cut up too easy. I don't give a hoot about the prices, belting is just better.

[Buzz]

You need a sawpod Paul lol :)

[MasterBlaster]

You need a sawpod Paul lol :)

Apples and oranges, dood! :P

[Canuck]

9" or 12". Thats all I can say for now, still just kicking around the idea.

[Bodean]

I've had my leather weaver scabbard the same as Paul posted, for
nearly three years and it just now has to be replaced as the tip
of the saw protrudes about 2 inches, I guess it's more like a prolapsed saw.

Figure it will snag on stuff readily and I can't be havin that.

I like the maleability and flex of the leather. The bad side is your handsaw
gradually sinks down as it cuts the sideof the scabbard. Duct tape only slows
the process.

[Paul B]

Buzz, I know but its gonna be pricey to get one over here. eventually I shall have at least one. :)

[Canuck]

Well the bug struck today. My camera battery is dead so this will have to do.

http://www.stihl.sk/main/page/stihl/images/ms460.jpg

[Paul B]

NICE!

I got a few books from ISA the other day, not as fun as your new machine...

[Canuck]

Its a 460

I have a bunch of logs to cut up tomorow. Can't wait to use to it

[Canuck]

Holy shit, why did I not buy one of these a long time ago. My 365 is like a little toy compared to this saw, fkna I love it

[Rborist1]

Get her "Done Up" by Ed and you will crap yer draws!

[Canuck]

Ed who? Where?

[pete mctree]

i bought a 460 last month, fitted it with the bigger dogs and a 20in bar. I'm more than a happy customer, the thing ripps through timber!

[MasterBlaster]

Ed who? Where?


It's in my signature! (http://www.chainsawperformance.com/index.php)

[Stumper]

I'm still recovering....sort of.

[Banned by Squirrels]

Hope that didn't hurt too bad Justin...

Solo's a decent little saw, I've seen them at Costco for $150 bones!...

[cybergeek23851]

I'm still recovering....sort of.

Thanks for pouring some money into Virginia's economy :D

[DTW902]

Ordered this earlier in the week. Will pick the welder and spool gun up
next week when it comes in.:lol:
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/millermatic_251/

[Stumper]

I bet you LOVE that toy er... I mean tool yeah, TOOL.

[DTW902]

I bet you LOVE that toy er... I mean tool yeah, TOOL.


Ya I need the spool gun to weld aluminum, on the grab truck.
The spool gun I have is for a older model welder, and it won't
work with my Miller Big 40. So time for a new wire feed.

[cybergeek23851]

Ya I need the spool gun to weld aluminum, on the grab truck.
The spool gun I have is for a older model welder, and it won't
work with my Miller Big 40. So time for a new wire feed.



A: I hate you :P


B: I thought you could get an adapter to go on it :what:

[395xp]

Ok, so i have a problem, so what, i don't feel i need help yet, no really,i'm ok, so what if i have not worked in 3 weeks:lol:

[GASoline71]

Dang Ken... What is that about 25-30 saws now!!!:O

Nice saw BTW!;)

Gary

[395xp]

I also found a nice case for my ms880:D .

[Canuck]

Does it still count as OCCDG if you bought it because you had to. Well I guess I really didn't have to, I do have the 338xpt but it just isn't the same.

http://www.stihlusa.com/graphics/chainsaws/MS200T.gif

[rumination]

I've just finished putting an eyesplice in my brand new climbing line. Life is good!:)

[lumberjack]

Looks sexy Leon! Gonna whip it or lock stitck it or anything?

[rumination]

Invisible lock stitching already in place, Carl. I've heard that velocity is very hard to splice, but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Getting the needle through the thick bits of the splice to stitch it was a serious pain in the butt, though. I was gonna add a whiplock too, just because it looks so cool, but after stitching I was over it. I need to get a sailor's palm.

[Rborist1]

2 200T's and a 12 inch auger and hydraulic drive for the mini entered the stable today.

[Paul B]

went a little book crazy last week...:|:

[Canuck]

Paul you must have one hell of a library going

[Paul B]

:/: :D haha, yeah, dont tell my wife I got more books!

[lumberjack]

Invisible lock stitching already in place, Carl. I've heard that velocity is very hard to splice, but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Getting the needle through the thick bits of the splice to stitch it was a serious pain in the butt, though. I was gonna add a whiplock too, just because it looks so cool, but after stitching I was over it. I need to get a sailor's palm.


How did you burry the cover? I always have had a bugger of a time getting it through. Tophopper yanked on it quite a few times and got it through faster than I have ever thought about. Whats your method?

[rumination]

Like Tophopper, sharply and repeatedly yanking the hell out of it is the key for me. Once I figured that out, all my double braid splices became so much easier. Flex the throat, milk it, and then snap it sharply 5 or so times. Repeat until bury is complete. This, of course, requires a SOLID anchor point.

We should ask Nick what he does. Nick?

Edit: I'll put this in the splicing forum, where he'll see it.

[vharrison]

The machine is not new, but the hydraulics and the toys, oh, I mean attachments are new. New grapple bucket and tree boom. This will let them pick up larger material than they can with the bobcat. Boys and there toys. Now, its off to the painter.

[MasterBlaster]

What will it cost to paint that thing?

[Rborist1]

My guess is between $1500.00 - $2000.00 for sandblasting and yellow paint.

[Paul B]

nice backhoe! I used top drive one of them on a nursery a few years back. bouncy bouncy down the field row.... :)

[395xp]

Here is our new Ford:D .

[Paul B]

cool!

[Stumper]

Nice rig. So umm... could you trim my family tree?

[395xp]

So umm... could you trim my family tree?

EHHHH.........Everyone gets the family price:roll: If you can't screw your friends and family who can ya?

[Stumper]

Such a nice chipper for disposing of bodies- I figured family member removal was part of the service.

[395xp]

Such a nice chipper for disposing of bodies- I figured family member removal was part of the service.

As long as you freeze them first, things go smooth. The chuck and duck was terrible for that when the blades were dull. It looked like fargo, useing wood to stuff it in.:lol:

[rumination]

Wow, I didn't realize that you worked for THE family.

[rumination]

Arborwear pants on sale again at Sierra Trading Post for under $30.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/product.aspx?baseno=17483&CN=Arborwear-Tree-Climber-Pants-For-Men

[vharrison]

Thanks Rumi, nice truck Ken!

[Paul B]

Thanks for the heads up Rumi! too bad they arent long enough for me.... sigh.

[Swe#kipp]

Bought me a pair MEINDL "Waldläufer Pro" logging boots yesterday :D
They are just like wearing a couple of hiking boots very nice indeed 8)



http://www.gypoclimber.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1702&stc=1&d=1159863427

[cybergeek23851]

Well I needed a fix so I had to had some stuff to my tool collection.
To keep my fine tools sharp...

http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE2-995593reg.jpg

and to make finer joints and cut more detailed items

http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE2-993002reg.jpg

Yes, I had survived until now without some of the basics :/:

The next thing is going to be a Silky Hand Saw and and ???. I'm still debating between a MIG welder, or a hammer drill and a Stihl Leaf Blower and Vacuum kit.

[cybergeek23851]

And... as of 30 minutes ago... the Stihl won out!

http://www.stihlusa.com/graphics/blowers/BG55.gif

I just demo'd one in the parking lt at my dealer, and then.....

I ordered a new BG 55 and Vacuum kit to go with it :D


I just hope my History professor doesn't cancel another class...or else I might end up with a welder :lol:

[brendonv]

I swear....... I'm done buying gear this year...

[cybergeek23851]

I swear....... I'm done buying gear this year...



Haha...we all say that :dur:

[cybergeek23851]

Dang my dealer RAWKS!!!! :D The Blower came in 2 days early, so I just came in from getting it!

[Buzz]

Forgive me in the last 2 weeks i have bought, a 357XPG (at the apf cheap :) ), 2 lanyards, a 8.5 tonne agricultural dump trailer, some Meindhl boots and other little bits i can't remember :)

[MasterBlaster]

I'm waiting for the Ups man to bring me my new Super-Braid Plus bullrope!!!

[GASoline71]

I'm waiting for the magic brown van too... 2 spliced XTC split-tails from Nick!

Gary

[Smallwood]

Lockjack that I bought for another newer climber to use. I've tried it for a week and he's not getting it.
150' of Stablebraid to replace the rope that I cooked because I'm too lazy to set blocks for some big stuff.
Some Tri-act biners to replace my favorite screw locks (I know, I know).
Lumberjack show this weekend. I'm sure the list will grow.
Phil

[cybergeek23851]

Hmm I am waiting on Fed-Ex to deliver a new Angle Grinder I won on EBAY last night.....:D :D :D :D

[Rborist1]

The brown truck came to my house yesterday...............with some outdoor high quality Terra speakers for out on the deck by the hot tub. Now the installer just needs to get here and all will be well.

[MasterBlaster]

Installer? You can't hook up speakers?

[Rborist1]

My buddy wires systems in night clubs, automated houses and the like for a living, so I am gonna have him do it so all looks professional.

[GASoline71]

No magic brown van today... but I forgot to show that I am now a certified card carryin' Silky Zubat owner!

My daughter Kaitlin thought that her cat Sarah needed to be in the picture with the Silky.

Plus a new 200 foot hank of Arbormaster Blue-streak! Thanks for the help Carl!:)

Gary

[Paul B]

nice Gary! and way to go Carl, helpin a brother out... That Zubat will do you well G, careful now, they tend to bite their owners at least once just to remind you to cut careful!

[JonnyHart]

And if there's a good amount of force behind it, that silky will cut through a rope almost as easily as a chainsaw.
Be careful up there man! :)

[GASoline71]

Thanks my brothahs!!!8)

Gary

[jamie]

well here is the gear i bought on a trip to my local store this morning.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c199/treejamie/gear.jpg

jamie:evil:

[brendonv]

After 2 years of using a fanno with the original blade, I broke down today and grabbed a Zubat. Sucks having a Vermeer 2 miles from your house!

What are you guys doing for a scabbard configuration on this puppy? I know I've read somewhere of people not liking the scabbard it comes with. All help appreciated!

Thanks!

[Paul B]

I use mine as is. hang it off my tool belt. for the few times I climb, I use a weaver belting scabbard on my saddle. hope you like the saw, same warning as Gasoline got, be careful! It will wanna bite you at least once !

[Skwerl]

Brendon, congrats on the Zubat. I used the scabbard as is until after the second time it came apart on me while in the tree. I ended up drilling a small hole through the crappy snap coupler and secured it with an aluminum rivet. Now it can't come apart on me by accident. I've had one or two scabbards break on me as well.

[Buzz]

Get a sawpod :)

[GASoline71]

More Stuff arrived today!!!

I got my split-tails from Nick!!! Nick these things ROCK mang!!! Thanks!!!

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

New Super-Braid Plus bullrope! Whoo-hoooo! :D

[Paul B]

MB. nice anti theft device in that second truck! :)

[Canuck]

No pics but I decide to cruise the local pawn shops today. Got me an 8 gallon 2hp compressor for $199 and a mig welder for another $199. Finally I can open the doors on the back of my chip truck without opening the tailgate

[cybergeek23851]

No pics but I decide to cruise the local pawn shops today. Got me an 8 gallon 2hp compressor for $199 and a mig welder for another $199. Finally I can open the doors on the back of my chip truck without opening the tailgate

What mig did you get?

I just ordered mine 5 minutes ago, along with a host of other odds and ends...

[cybergeek23851]

I swear....... I'm done buying gear this year...

I think I am too.... or at least I hope I am.

[Buzz]

Treated myself to these today, nice to be able to afford Shigo's book now !!

[Andy]

diagnosis of ill health in trees is a usefull book it helped me get through my Natinal Diploma.

[Buzz]

Yeah I'm impressed, must go and get it in from the Landy so I can have a read :)

[vharrison]

Here she is all yellowed up!

[Buzz]

Nice one V very smart :)

[Paul B]

well done V and John. nice looking rig!

[woodworkingboy]

Nice V, now all we need is a pic of you at the controls.

[lumberjack]

Is that an extenda hoe ma'am? Those hoses sure look like it, I think you need a temp worker to come down for a couple weeks, in the future.... probably a Mississippian!

[Paul B]

did some shopping today, too bad I dont get to keep much of it. Silky rocks! :)

[MasterBlaster]

Dang Paul, you sure go through some handsaws! My one Zubat lasts about a year, for me.

[Paul B]

Hey Boss. they arent all for me. The pile is all sold except thw two blades and one zubat. those are for the storage bin, in case I get another order. :) My zuabt lasts me a year at least also and I bet it gets used less than yours!

[Paul B]

found a smushed package today in the mailbox, carefully sliced the top open and found an inviting sight... then pulled the gear out and yahoo! its the stuff from the one and only, NickfromWI (now CA). thanks Nick, the stuff looks great and the splices are super crisp.

[NickfromWI]

Glad it all made it. Now get that stuff up in the trees!

Your invoice has been emailed to ya....

[Paul B]

and now its paid. ;)

[Burnham]

No pressure from my end, Nick, but do you have a guess when that Poison Ivy splice might make it's way to your workbench? I'm looking forward to it when you have the time.

[NickfromWI]

Just finished it today, Burn...it'll hit the mail tomorrow morn...you should have it this week (my guess)

love
nick

[Burnham]

Just finished it today, Burn...it'll hit the mail tomorrow morn...you should have it this week (my guess)

love
nick

Whooohooo!! Thanks, Nick. I'll take comparison pics of your work alongside the replacement Sherrill sent me and put them up in the Autopsy thread.

[squisher]

Hope this worked again. My new saw. Oh yah I love it.

[Paul B]

a beauty!

[squisher]

660 with full wrap and arctic kit. I love heated handles. Brand spanking new today. 36" 3/8 so I can interchange with my 460's.
:D

[Paul B]

you have a decent shop local Sqhishy? or do you come to the big smoke for those tools?

[squisher]

I have a decent saw shop locally. Been dealing there for on fifteen years now. It chaned owners about eight years ago but still pretty good Savoy Equipment in Vernon. As I'm walking out the door today the owner tells me that they're starting to carry arborist equipment now because of the demand. I'm like WTF? I'm thinking this is not such a good thing. They've got a nice line-up of Buck spurs and some biners and a few lines and stuff. I hope this doesn't mean that we're getting flooded with new guys just like myself.
:D

[Paul B]

Squish. lotsa demand? hm. I have heard there is lots of work in the interior, Kelowna way and all, not too much word abot your locale. you ever hear of a saw shop in clearwater? there was a guy on arboristsite a few years ago had amod shop up there.

[squisher]

No I don't get up that way much. Kelowna is like 20-25 minutes away but clearwater is like 2 21/2 hrs so ya there's lots of work but lots of new guys like me around too. I don't really care at this point I'm as busy as I need to be I actually need to get caught up right now I'm about two weeks behind but only go 3 or 4 days a week.

[Paul B]

Squish. a good friend of mine, firefighter in westbank, his hall had almost all guys saying they wanted me to come up to prune their fruit trees this winter. sounds like there is a pile of work up that way for someone who knows their stuff and prunes well.

[squisher]

Ya I mean I don't want people to flock here but I'm local and know alot of people. All my work is word of mouth zero advertising no name or number on my trucks. People ask me why I don't have a name or number and I tell them when I run out of work then I will advertise. I have everything from pruning basically bushes to removals lined up right now. It was so busy this spring that I heard no one was doing quote anymore. Call me to come do it and I'll bill ya otherwise not interested is how it went for most of this spring.

[xtremetrees]

nice saw a bit bigger than any of my 8 saws. all husky but 2 of um

[Paul B]

sounds like a good amount of biz..

[squisher]

ya keep it quiet though will ya.:D

[lumberjack]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/IMG_8247.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/IMG_8248.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/IMG_8249.jpg

The Sherrill is just a background to compare the two, size reference...

Surefire E1 and U2 :)

[matt]

Just ordered an air spade here. Hi, my name is Matt and I am a tool buying addict.

[Paul B]

cool Matt!
Carl, scopes?

[rumination]

What are those things Carl? Gun scopes?

[Reddog]

What are those things Carl? Gun scopes?

Flashlights

[Old Monkey]

Laser guided rectal probes, Carl is going polyp hunting.

[Paul B]

OM. I knew someone with experience would recognisze those machine LJ had boughtened... :)

[Old Monkey]

A guy's got to have his hobbies.

[lumberjack]

Yep, flashlights, special fashlights, but not laser guided rectal probe kinda special.

[Paul B]

so do tell young man on the go....

[Swe#kipp]

Yesterdays finds :D
A pair of Husqvarna Pro tech chainsaw pants verrrry comfortable !!
and a 24" Power match bar and 24" Oregon 73lp for my 372xpg ,,,

/Kristoffer

[pantheraba]

Yep, flashlights, special fashlights, but not laser guided rectal probe kinda special.

I recognize them...good lights. I have a G2, Nitrolon. The E1 has always tempted me.

[Rborist1]

http://www.treetrader.com/AdImages/12103.JPG


Got me a new little chipper today, should be here on Friday! :D


(http://www.banditchippers.com/image.php?f%28/home/bandit/public_html/images/stories/used/coneheadyellow.jpg%29+x%28430%29+q%2870%29) (http://www.banditchippers.com/image.php?f%28/home/bandit/public_html/images/stories/used/coneheadyellow.jpg%29+x%28430%29+q%2870%29)

(http://www.banditchippers.com/image.php?f%28/home/bandit/public_html/images/stories/used/coneheadyellow.jpg%29+x%28430%29+q%2870%29)

[lumberjack]

Looks kinda dirty :what: .



Pauly, the lights are from Surefire, (www.surefire.com (http://www.surefire.com)). The little one runs around $75 bucks, the larger one around $275.

[Paul B]

decided to get some spurs today.. ;) looking forward to using them, maybe this weekend on some Lombardy poplars.

[Skwerl]

decided to get some spurs today.. ;) looking forward to using them, maybe this weekend on some Lombardy poplars.

You know what they say, "High and fast"!
oh, wait...
:?

[TC3]

OCD Pruning <jk>

[Paul B]

Skwerl. I have some more work to do on some poplar trees, I have a climber coming in to do the work for/with me and teach me to use them. I am still in low and slow mode. cheers for the reminder though. :)

[Rborist1]

Looks kinda dirty :what: .

I am sure that she will be way more dirty when she gets off of her ride on a semi from Michigan........................nuttin a powerwasher won't clean up,. She should be here on Monday!

[Rborist1]

decided to get some spurs today.. ;) looking forward to using them, maybe this weekend on some Lombardy poplars.

You are gonna need a shop pretty soon Paulie.............with all that new shiney gear and all. ;)

[Paul B]

Rborist... I buy new shiny stuff and you get used dirty stuff (according to LJ). I guess it all balances out. hopefully I can get a scuff mark or two in my new stuff before long. without getting one on me ;)

[Rborist1]

Rborist... I buy new shiny stuff and you get used dirty stuff (according to LJ).

That used dirty stuff only has 618 hours on a Cat 125hp deisel, prit-near brand new, just needs a lil shower to "freshin" up! :)

[Paul B]

cool. dirty stuff crossing borders may get less taxes and duty due to lower claimed value ;) ;)

[Rborist1]

She is already paid for in full, I wrote the check yesterday. If there are any hidden government surprises, Bandit will have to cover them! I can't wait to try her out with the mini! I guess I will have to take a vid for Aussie to see.

[Paul B]

right on Rborist, hope it is as groovy as you hope for.
Vids are sure in order, we need more training stuff for us (I speak for myself of course) to get betterer at tree cuttin'
:)

[Skwerl]

Yet another ported saw. You can never have too many modified chainsaws. :evil: If my last two 346's are any indication then this one should outcut a Stihl 044 on oak up to about 20"+ and pine up to 24" or so. I need a nickname for this one. My old 346 is called 'Taz'. :D

[Paul B]

well done Skwerl!

[MasterBlaster]

Tiny dawgs!

[Skwerl]

Tiny dawgs!

Big dawgs are only to compensate for thick, loose bark and/or dull chains. Not much of either around here. :P

Seriously, check out some of the saw racing videos. The fastest cutting saws don't have any dawgs at all.

[MasterBlaster]

Fug that.

I wants SPIKES.

[Rborist1]

Did Ed do her up for you Bri?

[Skwerl]

Did Ed do her up for you Bri?

Nope, I had Big Dave build this one. I sorta owed him one since I promised to have him build a 372 for me but I ended up selling it instead. I have a 372 from Ed and will probably have him do my next one.

[Stumper]

I hereby christen it-Tinkerputz. Hope it runs well. 346s are wondrous things- I need to order another one soon-gave mine to my Dad(Actually I swapped for his 371-I didn't need another 4 cube saw but he needed something lighter)

[Skwerl]

I hereby christen it-Tinkerputz. Hope it runs well. 346s are wondrous things- I need to order another one soon-gave mine to my Dad(Actually I swapped for his 371-I didn't need another 4 cube saw but he needed something lighter)

You got it! Thanks Justin. :lol:

[Paul B]

HA!

[pantheraba]

I haven't gotten to post to this thread in too long...so here goes.

Last year we took a disaster relief team to Katrina for 2 weeks. In the process of getting ready to go I was contacted by Charlie, a climber from Louisiana, who was interested in linking up with us...that linkup didn't happen. He ended up doing his own thing...he bought a lot of very nice gear for climbing and rigging, used it and, for various reasons, had to get rid of some of it. He contacted me about two weeks ago to see if I was interested in his gear. Here is what I got today.:D

The saddle and saw will generate threads of their own.

[pantheraba]

Last two pictures..the saw is an MS 650.

Sugoi, Zubat, tenex spit tail, UltraTech split tail, cambium saver, 150 ft Poison Ivy rope with tight splice (hoorah!!) and rope bag.

My son has already offered to give the Sugoi a home since I already have one:roll:

[rumination]

Nice score, Gary!

[pantheraba]

Thankee, much...I am itchin' to play with some of it.

[Skwerl]

Big box-o-gear!! :D :thumbup:

[Canuck]

I got some packages in the mail this week. 1 set bashlin aluminum climbers and pair of caddie pads to go with them. My t-shirt order finally came in too so now I have a couple dozen shirts. Anybody want to trade (a shirt that is, I'm keeping the other stuff for myself)

[pantheraba]

I got some packages in the mail this week. 1 set bashlin aluminum climbers and pair of caddie pads to go with them. My t-shirt order finally came in too so now I have a couple dozen shirts. Anybody want to trade (a shirt that is, I'm keeping the other stuff for myself)

Hoorah on the caddies...you oughta like them. My shins REALLY like them.

[Rborist1]

Caddies eh.............you don't say.

[Canuck]

Caddies eh.............you don't say.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.... Its all your fault too. I was perfectly happy with my shitty old leather t pads untill you came along and ruined it. After using yours for a week they where a living hell. Hey maybe I'll do more than one removal a week now ;)

[JIML]

3 hours of welding in trade for this toy I picked up today:D

[MasterBlaster]

That's some right smart bartering!

[lumberjack]

Wow Jim, what kinda welding justified that?

[MasterBlaster]

Word! I wish I made $183 per hour! :\:

[Old Monkey]

I got mine for seven hours of climbing.

[Stumper]

I finally got a pic. I bought this thing a month ago-wrecked. $300 salvage price. I hauled it to a customer-The Master Manipulator of Molten Metals-who heated,tweaked cut,welded and reshaped the frame back into a semblence of new condition.

[Paul B]

Stumper, COOL!

[JIML]

Some trailer work and welded up an aluminum toolbox..

Tig work.

[Canuck]

http://stihl.ca/images/prodShots/AugersDrills/BT45drill.jpg

[Rborist1]

The Conehead 500 came in yesterday and was put to use today. I did not get a chance to use it, but the crew that did can't wipe the smile off their faces.

[MasterBlaster]

Yea, ain't nothing like chipping! :what:

:P

[Rborist1]

Yea, ain't nothing like chipping! :what:

:P


Especially when you haul and feed the brush with a mini and your chipper takes 15-18" material........and you go home with tired hands (vs a tired back) because you operated mini controls all day. :D

[log-ologist]

Just got some new shoes.



left the new rope in the truck so no pic .

[Awsomeclimber]

Ive been so slack on this thread.. so many new toys..

What i am gunna post is the lights on the truck, we look great at night!!

[Awsomeclimber]

Reverse lights dident come out???

[Paul B]

looks good derek, a couple more and you can join the fire brigade!! :)

har. and heres a couple of my saw, I posted them in another thread but, they do belong here also. I cant wait to get it in some wood. :)




http://www.gypoclimber.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3872&d=1163746411\http://www.gypoclimber.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3871&d=1163746411

[cybergeek23851]

The other day I was trying to put in some trim and my nailer started acting up(trigger). I needed one quickly so I could get back to work. So I ran to Lowes and ended up with this. So far, this one is much better; smoother trigger pull, bump fires nicely, fairly lightweight.

http://www.hitachipowertools.com/product/files/pneumatics/finish_nailers/NT50AE2_web.jpg_prod_lg.jpg


The old one, siince it is still under warrenty, I am going to try and get it serviced so I can have it for stapling.

[Stumper]

Jason, Now you are STUCK with 2 -Harharhardeeharhar.:D

[cybergeek23851]

Jason, Now you are STUCK with 2 -Harharhardeeharhar.:D
Perfect :D

One for nail, one for staples :)

[brendonv]

Got myself the new mouse pulley...not quiet sure about it yet tho...:what:

[Thor's Hammer]

The Conehead 500 came in yesterday and was put to use today. I did not get a chance to use it, but the crew that did can't wipe the smile off their faces.

So...
what do you think of the conehead?

[Rborist1]

We are LOVING it! We did a lot clearing job yesterday that should have taken 2+ days, we were finished in 7 hrs with the Ramrod and the Conehead. :D

[Rborist1]

More of the same............:)

[MasterBlaster]

Dayum!!!

[Thor's Hammer]

nice one craig... looks well cool. groundsmen look chuffed aswell:)
Funny with you being a C+D diehard...

its amazing how much time a decent sized chipper will save you....

[Rborist1]

Big machines are awesome, problem is that you need a bigger truck. This thing eats everything that you throw at it, no more bucking firewood. Now I need a Conehead , Model 510............................forget C&D's!

[squisher]

That is an awesome looking set-up man.:|:

[Rborist1]

Thanks. I wished that I would have taken pics of the whole job. We put a 45 ft dead spruce through the machine in about 1 minute. A couple 18 inch pieces went through as well, the machine never missed a beat. We were filling up the trucks in about 50 minutes.........5 loads of chips in 7 hours! 1 guy was just driving and dumping the trucks.

I can't wait to try out our new desiel Ramrod next.

[lumberjack]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/Golfcartbytree.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/Golfcartbychippile.jpg

Bought that for Dad, lifted 2" with some knobby tires. Drove it around my lake tonight, scooted around pretty well!

[tntree]

Rborist you got snow already? 50 degrees here today. Is'nt it amazing how well the wheels go through snow. Will your Diesel be a wheel or Track?

Carl? :roll: What does that have to do with treework? (paid 4 with tree money) Fun Toy for Dad ... what a good son. Hey! we could mount a grapple on the back of that:P

[MasterBlaster]

Carl? :roll: What does that have to do with treework?

He just got an arborist gig with the local county club and that's his tree assessing tool? :D

[Rborist1]

Rborist you got snow already? 50 degrees here today. Is'nt it amazing how well the wheels go through snow. Will your Diesel be a wheel or Track?

We have alot more of snow since those pics and alot more on the way, cold too ( http://weather.ec.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-50_metric_e.html ). This go around I ordered a diesel wheeled version. Gonna use it mostly for the trade show thing and the odd serious demo. We need to talk...............:)

[tntree]

Yee-uck, Spose we'll be getting that cold crap soon. sold 2 ramy's this month, Hey I have the bollard and dog parts in I'll get you a set

[tntree]

We have alot more of snow since those pics and alot more on the way, cold too ( http://weather.ec.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-50_metric_e.html ). This go around I ordered a diesel wheeled version. Gonna use it mostly for the trade show thing and the odd serious demo. We need to talk...............:)

These work surprisingly well for snow, hows that rake work in the snow?

[Rborist1]

The rake works awesome for snow, no need for a plow yet. As a matter of fact, I used it today to clean out about 12cm of fresh snow from our work yard.

[tntree]

post me a pic of that operation sometime A please

[lumberjack]

Carl? :roll: What does that have to do with treework? (paid 4 with tree money) Fun Toy for Dad ... what a good son. Hey! we could mount a grapple on the back of that:P


He is still in a wheelchair, the idea being he can get around our property a bit easier so he can enjoy it. He is going to try to drive it tomorrow, didn't get it till tonight, but I took if for a spin around the lake to check out some of the 3600 trees we planted. Next year he gets a 72" Exmark mower to mow between the house and the lake. :)

I have been trying to figure out how to make it help me do tree work, still drawing a blank!

Pics on the next post to keep it from stretching the text, they are from a couple years ago, pre tree planting and pre accident.

[lumberjack]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/House/911resized.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/House/Myhouselookingtowardsthelake.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/10mmsheepdog/House/House.jpg

[stehansen]

You could conceivably drag brush with it.

[Paul B]

got a new bar put on my 'new' saw yesterday, bought it used, nose sprocket locked up after a very short use period (like 30 seconds) so I went back to the shop and they replaced it no problem.

:)

[Thor's Hammer]

Dave, Mind if I 'borrow' that pic? :)

Carl, thats a real nice property you have there

[pantheraba]

Carl, cool lil' putter-putter...your Dad is gonna love it. The mobility to get around, especially if you have nice rolling land like that, is a great gift.

You can carry gear in it...it'll come in handy when you have a Tree Rendezvous at YOUR lake!!;)

[tntree]

Carl, Like MB said definately a condo job estimating craft. and a great gear carry- er. Hope you can cruz me around that beautieus property someday.

Ed you sure can, heres another one. the log is Elm 12 & 1/2' long 14" tapering to 8" and the 905 Ramrod is counterwieghted with my beautiful daughter and an extra ~200 pounds (foam filled tires)

[lumberjack]

Beautiful daughter who last I checked is happily married.

[Old Monkey]

Tntree - How much for skid like that with a grapple? I am just dreaming at this point but who knows.


Carl - Your a good son.

[lumberjack]

Any time Dave ;). Perhaps this Sunday I can bushhog and get a more current picture.

[cybergeek23851]

Well I needed a new cordless drill as my Black and Decker was fubar'd. I decided to upgrade since they were cheap today. Instead of going cheap... I paid for a nice one I had seen a few weeks back on sale today for $99 (was $194).

http://media.ptg-online.com/media/pc/Products/Tools/ExtraLarge/20021101200000_9826_72dpi_500.jpg

Yes, it was a Black Friday bargain. No I did not rush out for it this morning. I bought it after the sale was over(eneded at 11 AM) at 1:30 PM, and yes it was still on sale. :lol:

[Skwerl]

Looks good Jason, is it a rebadged DeWalt? Sure looks like it. I have a DeWalt 12v that's over 12 years old and still kickin. The 14.4's were just starting to come out when I got it and the 18's were just a fantasy.

[cybergeek23851]

I'm not quite sure Brian. I know that P-C and DeWalt, are owned by Black and Decker. I know my P-C plate jointer shares some features in its fence that are similar to the DeWalt. All I know is a standard Black and Decker will not survive me, and a Craftsman Cordless Drill is near about junk(1 18v with a broken chuck and declining battery performance, and 19.2v that could not survive shop work with my Uncle-another dead battery). His old 12v DeWalt is still going strong. I wanted another Bosch 12v, but none would work with the batteries with my impact driver. I figured I'd try a P-C since I am way to poor for a Milwaukee Set. I can at least by other P-C 19.2v tools one at the time and they will work off of the same battery packs.



Yes... I am a poor boy with tool snob tastes :lol:

[tntree]

OM, a basic tree guy package wheel 905 Ramrod and BMgrapple $15,999 would makes for less Ben Gay at night (Although sympathy rubs have always been good)
Hell they finance for approx 350 a month. cheapest groundsman you will never hear complain.
Thomas tells us they have one more New 25GT (they claim they are building no more) $13999 comes with BMG & Bckt. Like this one

[tntree]

cyber, I pay'd bout $179 at sams for that 1/2" PC bout a year and a half ago. I let the batteries sit out side in the way cold and now there shot. was a nice drill when it had batteries, you want the head? doesnt pay to buy replacement batteries

[Skwerl]

Wow. I've kept my old 12v DeWalt going by buying new battery packs at about $45 each. 18v can't be more than $60 or so.

[cybergeek23851]

cyber, I pay'd bout $179 at sams for that 1/2" PC bout a year and a half ago. I let the batteries sit out side in the way cold and now there shot. was a nice drill when it had batteries, you want the head? doesnt pay to buy replacement batteries

You can get a new one from Amazon for $54.27 and free shipping



http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000765V8I/ref=nosim/13272130-20

[brendonv]

Small PAW,

trying out double tie in variation for my new tribe.

[Buzz]

OM, a basic tree guy package wheel 905 Ramrod and BMgrapple $15,999 ..........

Wow I was quoted 15,000 UK £'s for that package near enough :cry: That's near enough double hat you quote there :X:X:|::O

[RIVERRAT]

Small PAW,

trying out double tie in variation for my new tribe.How you liking your New Tribe saddle? I am loving mine. I had to use some one elses saddle {worse than wearing another mans dirty underwear} this week. I was reminded just how comfy the Ness is.

[brendonv]

How you liking your New Tribe saddle? I am loving mine. I had to use some one elses saddle {worse than wearing another mans dirty underwear} this week. I was reminded just how comfy the Ness is.

I absolutely love the thing, so damn comfy.:D