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

[Oldmilltreecare]

They'll never get my money for that contraption.

You'd change your mind if you used one.
That's only got quarter of a load on it anyway.
Load it properly and it will reduce the number of dragging journeys x5.

 

[Oldmilltreecare]

Following on from what I just wrote.

Here in the UK we rarely have the opportunity to use a Boxxer due to a standard garden gate being 35" wide. It's very rare to have anything wider, therefore the Arb Trolley is made precisely for what we do here.
If I woke up tomorrow and garden gates were suddenly 4ft wide, I'd buy a Mini loader by 9am!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've recanted - I agree it's a viable tool if you don't have a mini loader.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Wonder if it can be used as a log arch with a mini.

 

[pete mctree]

Wonder if it can be used as a log arch with a mini.

Don't see why not. I have attached a winch to one & pulled some heavy timber

 

[flushcut]

Wonder if it can be used as a log arch with a mini.

You probably could, but I am thinking about making a two wheel dolly that would attach to the tie down points of my s800 for skidding logs to be cut into timber.

 

[flushcut]

I just ebayed a snap on 1/2" drive impact. More torque than the one I have now I can't wait.

 

[NHlocal]

I threw together a new piece of gear, tried it out yesterday(on my birthday). Worked great! Look a little familiar.....?

 

[bonner1040]

Snap!

 

[rskybiz]

Nice Randy! Glad your Birthday climb was exciting

 

[NHlocal]

Thanks, sad about the Ash dying though, not sure if it's EAB or something else.....?
(oops, didn't mention it in this post, I was climbing one of the large Ash in my back yard, a lot of dead wood.....)

 

[Bermy]

I finally did it...got a Hitch Hiker!! Thanks Paul!

I have had a go on the beams of the back porch, I made a little stiff loop on the HH with some small line and electrical tape, I have a keychain biner whipped on that to snap into a home-made chest harness for self tending, I have a right foot pantin and made up a prussik/foot loop out of some bee-line, a biner and two loop runners.

Thanks to all of you who have put up your pictures and videos, it has been invaluable information to get started!

Next I venture into one of the elms out in the nature strip outside my house for a higher test run.
Hopefully next week I'll be putting it to work on a proper job.

Fun!

 

[NHlocal]

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll love it.
One of the most versatile pieces of gear I have ever used. Opened up a whole new world of options for me with SRT.
Looking forward to hearing updates on your progress/success with it(and pics ).

 

[flushcut]

Yea buddy!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

 

[SouthSoundTree]

I started with a 192t, bought Andy/ Sawinredneck's 200t, which was a great step up for removals. A couple years have passed and the 192T has gone to the great log yard in the sky. Recently, I bought a new 192t. I have to say I LOVE it for pruning and small removals. The difference in weight adds up during a day.
Less hp, but narrower kerf.

Shocked to find the MS 150t is about $130 more. I have a parts saw already. I bet 150t woulda been too little.

 

[FJR]

Our dealer just gave us a 150t to demo. It is super light.

 

[Bermy]

I'm going to start another HH thread I have some questions which I don't think have been asked/answered in other ones...head to the Climbing Forum for the dopey newby HH questions...>>>>>>

 

[NHlocal]

Time to swap out my rope bridge. I've been thinking about modding/upgrading my
Edge saddle with the Liger setup for a while now and finally made the investment.
Got the order from Tree Stuff this morning, also gonna build another lanyard(got ahold
of Petzel Grillon for a price I couldn't pass up).
(the Grillon "should" be here tomorrow)

 

[bonner1040]

I just broke down and bought a TreeMotion (the new version). I also got Meg a Arborwear Cambium Jacket. I have the hooded version and its awesome, a bit stiff out of the box but it wore in nicely.

For $60 (on sale from $120) you cant go wrong. They sold out of all the sizes except small already, so if you got a little lady or a kiddo in your life scoop one up before they are gone.
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=196&item=1851

 

[FJR]

We all use the Cambium, and it holds up to the riggers of tree work pretty well. Nice score, Nick.

 

[1BUS]

Our dealer just gave us a 150t to demo. It is super light.

How do you like it so far? I looked at one at my dealer I love the size and weight but the price makes me think twice.

 

[FJR]

We only had it about a week while demo'ing it, but I liked it a lot. It is light weight and agile. It's niche is for pruning and if you do quite a bit it's a worthy choice.

 

[Tucker943]

I wear a cambium jacket. I want to be buried in that thing. That's a very good jacket.

 

[bonner1040]

We only had it about a week while demo'ing it, but I liked it a lot. It is light weight and agile. It's niche is for pruning and if you do quite a bit it's a worthy choice.

I hate carrying a chain saw when I prune. My Sugoi handles pretty much anything <4" on a climbing prune and unless I have to the 200/201s stay in the truck. If its a bucket prune I will take a chainsaw, or if I am deadwooding a spidered out pin oak or something, but for the most part I am a handsaw guy.

This 150 would have to be REALLY light for me to consider it at the current pricepoint.