stikine
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There's no comparison between chisel vs. Semi-chisel in my experience...performance wise. Assuming clean cutting conditions.
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Got my stuff from wesspur...
They forgot the stickers :^( Oh, well. Probably would have been the same group. I always apply for stickers hoping to get something different, but they're always the same.
Aside from the rope, I'm pretty stoked about the cheap TargetLine throwline. I was watching Mumford's video on the magnetic throwbag he makes, and he uses TargetLine as the line. It's the nasty braided PE line, but a little smaller/tighter than the old school stuff. He says it doesn't tangle in short lengths, and the video affirmed that. He pulled an ugly tangle of line out of his pouch, but it straightened right out without knots. If it holds up, it'll be a good short line for in-tree use. <$8 for 75', so a cheap gamble if it doesn't work.
They forgot the stickers :^( Oh, well. Probably would have been the same group. I always apply for stickers hoping to get something different, but they're always the same.
Aside from the rope, I'm pretty stoked about the cheap TargetLine throwline. I was watching Mumford's video on the magnetic throwbag he makes, and he uses TargetLine as the line. It's the nasty braided PE line, but a little smaller/tighter than the old school stuff. He says it doesn't tangle in short lengths, and the video affirmed that. He pulled an ugly tangle of line out of his pouch, but it straightened right out without knots. If it holds up, it'll be a good short line for in-tree use. <$8 for 75', so a cheap gamble if it doesn't work.
In two weeks we go south for a month or two to log on Island Møn.
I ordered new caulk boots for the whole crew, except myself from Hoffman boots in Idaho.
Had a LOT of trouble with the money transfer, so the whole thing got delayed.
Today they landed at my place.
Boots, replacement caulks and wrenches!!!
Come monday, there will be a lot of happy fallers, when I hand them out.
I ordered new caulk boots for the whole crew, except myself from Hoffman boots in Idaho.
Had a LOT of trouble with the money transfer, so the whole thing got delayed.
Today they landed at my place.
Boots, replacement caulks and wrenches!!!
Come monday, there will be a lot of happy fallers, when I hand them out.
Yep.
Far as I know, we are the only crew in the country.
Comes from me learning about them in California.
Today, I can't imagine logging without caulks.
Beech logs are slippery like a soaped pig, when wet.
I use them as a rite of passage for the apprentices.
When they get good at falling, they get a pair of caulk boots.
With shipping they cost $580.
Those Haix protectors last a long time, though, if you don't stick a saw in them.
I'm on the 4th season of logging with my current pair.
One of my guys told me, that with the increased production from standing firm, he figured they paid for themselves in a season.
Not far off, methinks.
Far as I know, we are the only crew in the country.
Comes from me learning about them in California.
Today, I can't imagine logging without caulks.
Beech logs are slippery like a soaped pig, when wet.
I use them as a rite of passage for the apprentices.
When they get good at falling, they get a pair of caulk boots.
With shipping they cost $580.
Those Haix protectors last a long time, though, if you don't stick a saw in them.
I'm on the 4th season of logging with my current pair.
One of my guys told me, that with the increased production from standing firm, he figured they paid for themselves in a season.
Not far off, methinks.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I've worn my calk boots once, right after I slipped on a big buttress root of a fir I was felling. Ouch! You have to get accustomed to no-pivoting without lifting your foot, when desired.
flushcut
TreeHouser
I have the Hoffman pac boots with caulks. Amazing for frozen hillsides, and ice storm work.
pete mctree
Treehouser
They look great Stig - did you send the boots over to be re-soled ?
stikine
Treehouser
Pete, you can buy them directly from Hoffman's. They grind off the factory sole and replace it with a corked sole.
pete mctree
Treehouser
It’s a real shame they only use Hiax boots, as the last does not fit my feet well. I might have to do some searching to get a more suited pair converted
stikine
Treehouser
I'm pretty sure you can send them a brand that fits you and they will cork them
pete mctree
Treehouser
It would be cool to send them a pair of pfanner air Tirol boots - time to save some pennies (just had to replace a truck unexpectedly so a little light in the pocket)
Write them and ask if they'll do it.
They are super nice folks.
I was planning on swinging by Kellogg idaho and trying some of their boots on the way to visit Dave and Jim.
Then first chemo, then Corona put an end to that.
They are super nice folks.
I was planning on swinging by Kellogg idaho and trying some of their boots on the way to visit Dave and Jim.
Then first chemo, then Corona put an end to that.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Been thinking of changing.
What do people think about Protos versus Kask?
What do people think about Protos versus Kask?
Bodean
Cali dreamer
Protos fits like a ball cap….. kask fits like a tea pot on your head.
Burnham
Woods walker
Power Ranger!
The Ninja has a Protos now. He was in town for the last week and a half and we knocked out an absolute ton of work, he's a straight up tree machine.
He's also cheap AF so I was rather shocked that he sprang for a $350 helmet over the $100 Petzl he already owned. He says it's a great hard hat.
He's also cheap AF so I was rather shocked that he sprang for a $350 helmet over the $100 Petzl he already owned. He says it's a great hard hat.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
Side impact protection.
flushcut
TreeHouser
Black!! Don’t cook your melon.
Looks nice!
Looks nice!
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