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

[flushcut]

I'm very impressed with the serrated edge on my Trekker, it cuts like a mofo and seeminglydoesnt get dull. Thats the good news.

The bad news is I'm terrified of the prospect of sharpening it since I'm marginal at best re sharpening non serrated

Victorinox Swiss Army Trekker Pocket Knife

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Like chain filing you will get better with practice.

 

[cory]

Ha that's what I tell myself, but still waiting for it!

 

[Marc-Antoine]

I guess, it's like the chisels and planes for woodworking. You get nothing valuable with a file, way too rought. The key is a set of very fine abrasive stones to obtain a polished surface on the both sides. The difference in cutting is amazing, both in ease and in quality.

No need to go creasy about it tough, if the knife is used to cut your food in a ceramic plate or turn a screw.

 

[ruel]

I love a good riggers knife. When I was briefly doing rigging on Maine's First Ship, got to learn from a talented old hand. His is a modified file, and you could cut rope pounding on the back of the blade with a mallet, super salty

 

[ruel]

Brand new SAKA and a replacement bungee for my original one too. Nice to have a backup/loaner

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Version 2 of my Camp Turbo strap repair a friend's wife is doing for me. She first tried one of all leather, but the rope rubbed the stitching too much It was beautiful, worked great and even solved some of the kicking out issues with out having to lock the cam. But...
So back to nylon. But she personalized it for me

 

[cory]

She did the leather work there?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Yes sir. For their anniversary, my buddy got her a 1500.00 Leather sewing machine. She has done some fine stuff. Holsters, wallets, belts, attache's, brief cases.

 

[cory]

I love that look!

Cudos!

 

[Jonny]

Very nice.

I think it was Sherrill that had the Turbo foot on sale for 30$ a few years ago. I bought 2 lefts and 2 rights. 1 of each got turned into knee ascenders. Really easy to do, and easy to turn back to foot ascenders if needed.

 

[pete mctree]

I got the new to me loader back after welding and a service - with the grapple it’s a real brash moving machine & small enough to access most of our little gardens. I recon it will put at least an inch on my waist line if I’m not careful 🙃

 

[lxskllr]

Are tracked chippers common; maybe a UK thing? I don't think I've ever seen one. A quick image search shows mostly UK addresses.

 

[PCTREE]

Pete Ive had a wheel loader for at least 17 years now. I wouldnt even consider doing tree work without one at this point.

Looks like yours would benefit from some high floatation tires

 

[Mick!]

Brilliant Pete.
You’ll need some road plates soon though.

 

[pete mctree]

Looks like yours would benefit from some high floatation tires

Thanks, I will look into that. I would however be wary about increasing width, as we have stupidly narrow gateways and access to a lot of properties

Brilliant Pete.
You’ll need some road plates soon though.

I already have a pile for the chipper, but I will need more I think 👍

 

[Burnham]

Sweet machine, my friend. Lovely little beastie.

 

[SeanKroll]

Are tracked chippers common; maybe a UK thing? I don't think I've ever seen one. A quick image search shows mostly UK addresses.

Tracked chippers are expensive.

 

[Mick!]

Tracked chippers are expensive.

Not really (second hand) I’ve had a couple and they’ve been good value.

 

[ruel]

*in the States tracked chippers are expensive

 

[ruel]

Velcro lowers and one of those new teeny Tiny DMM oval carabiners, totally worth it to have my lanyard hitch be a cm shorter.

 

[Jonny]

Those straps are so excellent, perfect fit right away.

I got one of those DMM PerfectO biners, they’re great. I want a few more.
Mine has a captive bar. I put it on the Akimbo, very compact setup.

 

[Patrick A]

Latest acquisition. First job will be on the high tunnel assembling the ridge vent. The ladder is made by Marchant Ladders and is incredibly light.

 

[SeanKroll]

Great tool...fwiw, i tie a piece of 3/8"-ish rope a prussic on the pole, and across to a rung... adjustable as a position-holder for working on hard surfaces.

Does your ladder have a plug in the pole end?

 

[Patrick A]

Yes. A piece of plastic with a textured surface. @SeanKroll , I like the idea of a spread limiter in case the foot slips. Thanks for the advice.

 

[BeerGeek]

Latest acquisition. First job will be on the high tunnel assembling the ridge vent. The ladder is made by Marchant Ladders and is incredibly light.

Congrats Patrick. That being said, I absolutely frigging hate ladders in tree work.