Naturarbo
Naturarbo
here is some carob tree topping
The Official Work Pictures Thread
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BeerGeek
Tree Numbnutz
Looks good, Felipe! 
MasterBlaster
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You can see for miles and miles! 
Frankie
I Build and Run Ported Saws !
I agree ... on a few large silver maples the biggest plastic wedges (10-12”) I had reached a point where they simply stopped lifting ; even with a sledge Hammer whacking the business end .... had to grab metal wedges to knock her over ... in fact I’ve welded 2 together for a “super-wedge” ... now you gotta be careful cause if you hit with chain it’s bye bye real quick ... also make sure you wear eye protection and when done GRIND a 45 chamfer on the striking edge ... you whack a mushroomed end with a sledge and a shard comes off .......
Used to work with a guy that lost an eye bullpinning a stake in when a piece of metal flaked off. I use a jackhammer bit. It's kind of dangerous due to the possibility of chipping, but it's hard to find something that'll go in the ground without bending.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
If you were beating that hard, you maybe had too thick of a hinge.
Were the metal wedges a different taper, different MA?
Were the metal wedges a different taper, different MA?
treebilly
Student of the Jedi. OH-7106A
Safety glasses! I’ve used jack hammer bits to get a hole for a pin before. They were also attached to the jack hammer.
treebilly
Student of the Jedi. OH-7106A
my paper work stated clean up down limb. No idea who put the rope in there. The tree was full of track marks and stubs. I think someone either got hurt or the property owner put a stop to it. The piece hanging was a break but the rope had been in it long enough to wear into the tie off point. Fresh marks from after it broke. The rope was wrapped in so many places that I have no idea how any one could’ve let it down. I got the limb off, left the tangled rope hang, and put in a recommendation to have the tree removed by someone who isn’t on crack. We will see how the boss translated that to the landlord.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Hard heads for the win. Try em
MasterBlaster
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Haha - if only you had the full story!
flushcut
TreeHouser
I have been happy with the hardheads I bought.
Mick!
TreeHouser
What an odd situation!
pantheraba
More biners!!!
A crazy mess to walk into!! Love your recommendation!
Mellow
BCMA
Was it tied off before it broke?
Or did someone try to lift it off the roof and that's as far as they got?
Or did someone try to lift it off the roof and that's as far as they got?
SeanKroll
Treehouser
BishCo.com Landscaping and Arborist Supply Company
BishCo Arborist, Tree Climbing, and Landscaping Supply Company
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I am needing to resupply with new wedges.
Are hardheads the same taper as most other wedges?
Are hardheads losing less force from deformation/ mushrooming of the wedge?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
They come in different tapers and length. You will find a better transfer of energy from the hit of the axe/maul/hammer into the wedge due to the steel head and insert. the steel can mushroom some, just grind the offensive bits before you use them again. You can eventually break the heads off after much use. Never had the steel head pop in an offensive manner, it just breaks off the insert into the wedge.BishCo.com Landscaping and Arborist Supply Company
BishCo Arborist, Tree Climbing, and Landscaping Supply Company
I am needing to resupply with new wedges.
Are hardheads the same taper as most other wedges?
Are hardheads losing less force from deformation/ mushrooming of the wedge?
They just work better, stack better, and are not as hard on your chain if you Nick the tip if you need to cut more.
Nutball
TreeHouser
I vote this pic as a candidate to go at the top of the page next to Butch, if it will still look good after cropping. The mountains really make it.
Naturarbo
Naturarbo
I am glad my clients have an eye for pics
Nutball
TreeHouser
Looks like a dime tip bar on that, like a dagger blade on the saw.
Jonny
Treehouser
Funny pics there @treebilly they make me hunger for the whole story that we’ll probably never know.
Hope nobody got hurt.
Hope nobody got hurt.
Frankie
I Build and Run Ported Saws !
These are the wedges I was using ; maybe a more robust style is available... the center one is the welded “super-wedge” ... come in handy when splitting large rounds that are knotty/stringy , sometimes even with the 2 metal wedges it just ain’t enuff - the “super-wedge” is undefeated in man vs round combat ! They do need to be hit with angle grinder though - you can see the mushrooming
I need to make a gauge for spinning chain, or at least record the length. Every time, I count out each drive link; twice. If it doesn't match, I count it two more times. Not the most fun use of time, especially when the cat helps.
Jonny
Treehouser
WoodlandPRO Chain Measuring Chart
Ever gone cross eyed trying to count out links of chain Our WoodlandPRO chart makes measuring chain a snap without the headache. Each chart has a template of various chain pitches printed on a 48" long durable plastic face. Sold as 3 self-adhesive pieces. Best mounted under plexiglass on a...
Can probably find the same thing somewhere else that doesn’t want 15$ to ship it
MasterBlaster
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Stoopid high shipping cost.
