Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
That brand gets good reviews. Mine is rated a bit less, 7-800 amps, and it is impressive. It would not start a Freightliner today, but I was not surprised. I did have to try it.
O.C.G.D. Thread, part two
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Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
It was my response he responded to. I second guessed on my post choice mere minutes after posting it. I deserve all the shame that I got. I'm not a VIking. I'm mentally ill. Although, I don't identify as such.
lumberjack
Young man on the go
Nice I paid $80 for that model on a Black Friday deal a couple weeks back. Also bought the 4250 amp version at the same time for ~$300.
RodgerDodger
Treehouser
Nice piece of kit. Looks similar in functionality to those hydraulic spreaders that come in a Porta-Power kits. We’ve used one of those in place of a wedge before, not out of necessity just dinking around. I have one of the 10 ton kits. Was in the back of the truck because we were using it to straighten a bent tooth one of the grapples. They can be used 3 different ways in place of a wedge so far as I can tell. Can use the spreader as a direct replacement for a wedge, just have to make a small notch for clearance. Can use the regular ram with the “ears” on the end, needs a little nip for clearance also. Can also use it with all the extensions exactly like a Euro style tree jack. They also make a short ram that’s akin to a bottle jack, suppose one of those could be used in place of a West Coast style tree jack.
Not particularly practical, at all, pretty heavy to be lugging around. Just wanted to try it since in was on site and I’d never seen anyone use one like that.
I can see one or two applications that might actually make sense. We’ve all had those that are up against a wall or structure with no room to swing an axe to wedge it over. Would save you having to throw a rope on it and pull with equipment. And with a longer hydraulic hose you could be a good distance away from the base, might work to one’s advantage in those crispy trees or ones with widow makers/hangers.
The thing that worried me was small contact patch on the main ram, not nearly as wide as a wedge, was concerned about shearing out a chunk and the tree setting back. The wedge/spreader thing worked exactly like a wedge, about the same dimensions as a large wedge, save for the thickness, but it did take some effort on the pump.
And that’s why I don’t post, just listen. Sorry for the useless information lol.
Kaveman
Treehouser
Brother that is genius! Far from useless. I'd never thought to think about using such a thing!Nice piece of kit. Looks similar in functionality to those hydraulic spreaders that come in a Porta-Power kits. We’ve used one of those in place of a wedge before, not out of necessity just dinking around. I have one of the 10 ton kits. Was in the back of the truck because we were using it to straighten a bent tooth one of the grapples. They can be used 3 different ways in place of a wedge so far as I can tell. Can use the spreader as a direct replacement for a wedge, just have to make a small notch for clearance. Can use the regular ram with the “ears” on the end, needs a little nip for clearance also. Can also use it with all the extensions exactly like a Euro style tree jack. They also make a short ram that’s akin to a bottle jack, suppose one of those could be used in place of a West Coast style tree jack.
Not particularly practical, at all, pretty heavy to be lugging around. Just wanted to try it since in was on site and I’d never seen anyone use one like that.
I can see one or two applications that might actually make sense. We’ve all had those that are up against a wall or structure with no room to swing an axe to wedge it over. Would save you having to throw a rope on it and pull with equipment. And with a longer hydraulic hose you could be a good distance away from the base, might work to one’s advantage in those crispy trees or ones with widow makers/hangers.
The thing that worried me was small contact patch on the main ram, not nearly as wide as a wedge, was concerned about shearing out a chunk and the tree setting back. The wedge/spreader thing worked exactly like a wedge, about the same dimensions as a large wedge, save for the thickness, but it did take some effort on the pump.
And that’s why I don’t post, just listen. Sorry for the useless information lol.
Also, if it sounds stupid, but works, it isn't stupid.
RodgerDodger
Treehouser
It’s unconventional but it definitely worked. The easiest was using all the extensions on it like a euro jack, I put the wide, square base on the bottom of the ram and the pointy tip on the end of the extensions, didn’t take much pump effort. I used the ram on the bottom because I’ve had the fall out before and hit the concrete in the shop and break the hydraulic fitting off ram, figured it had the shortest distance to fall in that configuration. It’s pretty heavy and awkward to be carrying like that.
The spreader was the lightest configuration, just the pump, hose and spreader, but took more pump effort.
The ram has an “ear” that can be screwed onto it, and makes the fit into a small opening while retaining the high force and long stroke of the ram, but the ear is only about an 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 wide, and I was concerned about sheering out a chunk and the tree setting back, so I didn’t try it that way. Would have been pretty effective and relatively compact that way I’m guessing. IDK what they’re make of, but if you could have a wider ear made, or welded onto the existing one, that would probably work and be safe. Although I tend to err on the side of caution, so my reservations may be unfounded.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Hazard reducing on a terrible veteran maple .
flushcut
TreeHouser
Looks mushy!
Marc-Antoine
TreeHouser
Careful with a bigger ear on the ram or the extensions. That will increase dramatically the side force on the joints/ ram. This system works best in line. Any kind of "side something" tends to bend the assembly and if you go bigger, that may overload the components and bend/break a part.
RodgerDodger
Treehouser
That’s definitely something else to consider.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
I got this cheap-o folding hand saw to clear brush out from below this beautiful tree I want to shoot this canopy anchor video in Massachusetts and a 34mm and 70mm anchor ring to create a Soft-8 (also for my canopy anchor video)...
The saw is pretty hefty for the price and spared me from having to bring my Silky on the plane. Now I have a beater to bring home with me!
Link to cheap saw: Amazon product ASIN B07BLQBN8X
The saw is pretty hefty for the price and spared me from having to bring my Silky on the plane. Now I have a beater to bring home with me!
Link to cheap saw: Amazon product ASIN B07BLQBN8X
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
I'll make a quick review after I use it tomorrow or the next day.
Kaveman
Treehouser
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
So, I already went out this morning and cleared all of the brush and small trees that were in the way of my shot and, I have to say, I really do like this foldable saw.
I got the 11" blade model and most of what I was cutting was around 2-4" in diameter, so there was plenty of throw to allow the saw to do most of the work. The aggressive teeth made deep, fast cuts every time with minimal effort, removing a lot of material each time. The handle is nice and big with a grippy coating and if felt comfortable in my hand, and it is long enough to make two handed cuts with confidence. The blade itself stays securely within its housing, requiring a good amount of force in order to open the blade (which I like), ensuring that it doesn't open up inadvertently. The action of the swivel is tight and smooth and the locking mechanism worked beautifully, and there was no undesirable play in either the mechanism or the blade in any direction. The blade itself is thick enough to allow some absorption of force from off kilter pulls and pushes, but overall it felt thick and not flimsy like so many other cheap blades I've owned. Closing the blade is a breeze and works as expected via a large button that can be depressed on the spine of the handle and it was very easy to do so with winter gloves on.
Honestly, for $18, you can't go wrong with one of these hand saws. It has exceeded my expectations and I'm impressed with the quality. It has weight to it as well, and it doesn't feel nearly as cheap as it actually is.
For the price range, I'd give it 4.5/5 stars, with the loss of points being due to the fact that it isn't a Silky and only they get FIVE stars in any price range! =-D
I got the 11" blade model and most of what I was cutting was around 2-4" in diameter, so there was plenty of throw to allow the saw to do most of the work. The aggressive teeth made deep, fast cuts every time with minimal effort, removing a lot of material each time. The handle is nice and big with a grippy coating and if felt comfortable in my hand, and it is long enough to make two handed cuts with confidence. The blade itself stays securely within its housing, requiring a good amount of force in order to open the blade (which I like), ensuring that it doesn't open up inadvertently. The action of the swivel is tight and smooth and the locking mechanism worked beautifully, and there was no undesirable play in either the mechanism or the blade in any direction. The blade itself is thick enough to allow some absorption of force from off kilter pulls and pushes, but overall it felt thick and not flimsy like so many other cheap blades I've owned. Closing the blade is a breeze and works as expected via a large button that can be depressed on the spine of the handle and it was very easy to do so with winter gloves on.
Honestly, for $18, you can't go wrong with one of these hand saws. It has exceeded my expectations and I'm impressed with the quality. It has weight to it as well, and it doesn't feel nearly as cheap as it actually is.
For the price range, I'd give it 4.5/5 stars, with the loss of points being due to the fact that it isn't a Silky and only they get FIVE stars in any price range! =-D
Thanks Knotty! I'll keep these guys in mind when I need a new work saw. I recently bought a used Corona folder. It cuts well, but when the time comes to replace the blade, it costs more than the whole tool. That's ridiculous. I'll get the one you got, and save some money. The Corona's just as imported as yours.
I ordered a new pair of suspenders from "Betterspenders" in Oregon.
Not because my old pair was worn out ( I don't think they can wear out) but because Pfanner has changed the waist height in my logging pants.
So I ran out of adjustment.
The new pair is "Extra small" which is kind of a joke, since I'm 6' tall. Tells you how high waisted the Pfanner Gladiators are.
I splurged and got their contour sewn shoulder pad, simply because the idea of contour sewing it instead of just square, appealed to me.
Not because my old pair was worn out ( I don't think they can wear out) but because Pfanner has changed the waist height in my logging pants.
So I ran out of adjustment.
The new pair is "Extra small" which is kind of a joke, since I'm 6' tall. Tells you how high waisted the Pfanner Gladiators are.
I splurged and got their contour sewn shoulder pad, simply because the idea of contour sewing it instead of just square, appealed to me.
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Treeaddict
Treehouser
Be careful with those, Sean! They can cause cancer!
Eat more processed meats but climb less; you’ll lower your cancer risk tremendously. Good looking out, California!
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
I gotz me the Mack Daddy of pulley 'biners, the DMM Revolver Rig! Kneel before its impeccable glory! Huzzah!
#ImSoExcited #IJustCantHideIt #ImAboutToLoseControl #AndIThinkILikeIt
#ImSoExcited #IJustCantHideIt #ImAboutToLoseControl #AndIThinkILikeIt
Burnham
Woods walker
What will you do with it? With that bar in it, not mid-line attachable, eh?
DMM sure makes fine stuff.
DMM sure makes fine stuff.
Burnham
Woods walker
John and I sometimes think alike, apparently 
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SeanKroll
Treehouser
You can remove/ carefully grind then file the bar out of the middle
Burnham
Woods walker
At what cost to strength of the unit?
