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

[MasterBlaster]

So the tree lands on the apparatus?

 

[Swe#kipp]

So the tree lands on the apparatus?

Yes but just the tong, it's supposed to take a good beating and time will tell about that matter

 

[MasterBlaster]

Meh, I'll just make a monkeyfist and set a conventional pull line.

Keep us informed on how well it works! Who knows? Maybe it's the next big thing!

 

[Frans]

I still dont get it.
WTH not just throw a rope around the tree and get on with pulling it over?
Their is ALWAYS a little stub or branch to hold the rope up until you cinch it up

 

[RIVERRAT]

I still dont get it.
WTH not just throw a rope around the tree and get on with pulling it over?
Their is ALWAYS a little stub or branch to hold the rope up until you cinch it up

My thoughts exactly. A solution to a problem that doesnt exist.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It is by far the strangest new tree contraption to date!

 

[Stumper]

But guys just think how handy thta woukld be for setting tongs on a tree that has fallen into a pond. Set tongs from shore and hoist out the log/tree without ever getting wet. I could have used that at least twice in my career!
Seriously, for us it would seem to be an ingenious solution to a problem that doesn't exist (like an Intenz bar) but many people are not the Master Manipulators of cordage that most of us have become. It probably IS faster for most people to slap tongs and press a release on the pole. In th ewoods the decreased security probably isn't an issue like it would be next to a home.

 

[RIVERRAT]

But guys just think how handy thta would be for setting tongs on a tree that has fallen into a pond. Set tongs from shore and hoist out the log/tree without ever getting wet. I could have used that at least twice in my career!
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But just Justin anything I can get a rope over by tossing I can reach the end with a pruner & pull it back to me.

I appreciate Swe#kipp bringing this here for a topic of discussion I even hope it works out for him. But I just cant see any use for it in my daily routine.

 

[Frans]

But guys just think how handy thta woukld be for setting tongs on a tree that has fallen into a pond. Set tongs from shore and hoist out the log/tree without ever getting wet. I could have used that at least twice in my career!

I have minions for that task

 

[Swe#kipp]

Well I keep you informed on how it works
It may be a peace of junk or it could help me out in some situations !!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

So how much did that contraption set you back?

 

[Swe#kipp]

120$ for tong and telepole, the pole will also work for pruning saws !

 

[rumination]

New saddle.

 

[sotc]

cha ching!

 

[Stumper]

Hark, I think I hear the sound of an empty wallet closing......

 

[pete mctree]

Nice Leon, great pieco of kit imo

 

[KTS]

Bought a 064 Stihl off a guy the other day. Had the original bar & is like new.

I'll post some pics up soon.

 

[log-ologist]

Cool Justin. A saw from back in the day when made in America didn't mean "crap."

not that chinese toys are high on this years Christmas list.

 

[KTS]

Just got a new 2 1/2 ton Lug-all winch.

 

[Paul B]

just noticed that Baileys is carrying the Sawpod now, $29.95. http://store.baileys-online.com/cgi-bin/baileys/6087

 

[sotc]

just spooled 180 feet of black widow onto my chipper winch, it takes alot less room than 100 feet of 1/2"!

 

[No_Bivy]

just spooled 180 feet of black widow onto my chipper winch, it takes alot less room than 100 feet of 1/2"!

I have 300' on mine!!! real nice. last a long time! You'll love it

 

[KTS]

Got some new stuff

120' - NE High Vee
150' - NE High Vee
120' - Samson Arbor Plex
Aluminum Klein Climbers - (for worker; he's learning)
Couple new clips

 

[SkwerI]

I never knew Klein made aluminum gaffs.

Got a link? Sounds interesting.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Why the need to qualify the purchase with the "(for worker; he's learning)"
thing?