Treeaddict
Treehouser
What WLL ratchet straps do you use? It’s for holding a tree together or reinforcing a co dom. Any particular brand?
Ratchet straps
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all mine are either keeper or smart strap brand I think, TSC special when I needed straps, I think 3300 pound WLL and like 16K break strength or something
gonna be honest, even in a tree to hold a codom together, id use chain, ive almost 100% gotten away from straps unless its really tiny stuff, even my 3000 pound mini skid gets a 4 point tiedown with 5/16 or 3/8" chain
gonna be honest, even in a tree to hold a codom together, id use chain, ive almost 100% gotten away from straps unless its really tiny stuff, even my 3000 pound mini skid gets a 4 point tiedown with 5/16 or 3/8" chain
Treeaddict
Treehouser
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I use chains currently but wanna try ratchet straps as a primary and use a chain backup. Chains aren’t easy to get around a large bole aloft, as you know.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Same as WoodCutr . When in doubt, use 2.
flushcut
TreeHouser
Chains and wedges for holding codoms together.
Treeaddict
Treehouser
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Just ordered what you recommended! Thanks much Woodcutter and Stephen.
Treeaddict
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Love the wedge idea to keep the chain in place!!
its hard to find a good ratchet strap, all mine end up slightly bent and never work right, the strap is easier to get around a pole aloft, ive only ever strapped a tree together twice (in the air) both pine and both under 12" diameter
the one time I did it on the ground I had I think 4 straps around a really rotten pine, way overkill but if im going through the trouble im going to make sure it works!
gonna do what patrick did? or connect the hooks like all us normal guys?
the one time I did it on the ground I had I think 4 straps around a really rotten pine, way overkill but if im going through the trouble im going to make sure it works!
gonna do what patrick did? or connect the hooks like all us normal guys?
wedge to pull the chain tight, or is this to wedge the tree over instead of pulling on the top too hard?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Keep the chain tight
ok, makes sense, thanks!
Treeaddict
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Dem hooks gonna get connected! I like Patrick’s idea but it’s too much like work.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Loop runner works in a pinch to connect hooks.
I waited till 7pm to go outside and fix (remove with a death wheel) my bent chipper chute end, too hot out for work!
im about to buy a machine with a cab if Kubota will let me lol
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I tighten a chain with wedges around a trunk to prevent barber chairs.
Generally, 1 or more 3,333 WLL/ 10K breaking strength to pull a split tree together...easy to tighten as weight is taken off during dismantling.
Generally, 1 or more 3,333 WLL/ 10K breaking strength to pull a split tree together...easy to tighten as weight is taken off during dismantling.
Treeaddict
Treehouser
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Yes, chain for barber chair prevention fo sho. I’m digging the wedge trick. Can’t wait to try. Thick side facing ground seems the best orientation.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Butt of wedges upward.
Treeaddict
Treehouser
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Seems easier for them to slide out that way, no? Gravity would pull chain down and help cinch the chain? On the other hand, the wedges could fall out of the butt was downwards.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
The chain bites in.
pete mctree
Treehouser
5t for most applications - I try and wrap with a fig 8 to put more fabric into the system. When things get oversized and critical on the stem I resort to chain binders.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
This one came up in my memory stuff.
Codom cracked black oak. Lost one binder when she landed. Never did find all of it. The lower one held. Landed right where we needed.
