Pete Mctree
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We use 14mm & 16mm on ours. Both work well, but we use the 14mm much more - it runs better & allows extra wraps when winching. Select the rope for the task I guess - your not going to want to slam 400kg lumps on a skinny line, or use 19mm for rigging out the crown
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It will change the way you look at rigging! When operated by a skilled team, the GRCS can sometimes offer safer, faster & easier ways of rigging-out trees. If, however you don't anticipate lift much & top-out alot of heavy timber, you may want to look at the Hobbs or a fixed bollard
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This is not a question directed at the OP, but a general question; Do you trust the person/people around you to perform a fast & efficient rescue in the most difficult & challenging situations? Do you have the mental tools to stay calm & organise yourself in crisis & self rescue or organise a rescue? Can you & your team deal with a casualty in the worst scenarios, bleeding, screaming, crying & hurting? Do you have the training to use the kit available? (no point having an all singing &dancing Arb-Aid kit with no idea how to use it without causing more damage) Having the balls to stand there & try is all anyone could ask!! I guess this is the check list of my perfect AR team. It might be non-realistic to some, but for me it is an achievable goal & achievable
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In the middle ages a leftie was known as "sinister" - not a compliment I am led to believe
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I shoot left handed also, but that seems to be more in keeping with which is the dominant eye
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I use it with the most appropriate hand - A strength of being left handed - you end up being almost ambidextrous
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Hits the nail on the head
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I would simply comment on it's condition & pass it, however I would then comment on it's usage & that i thought it was inappropriate for the task (not an issue in this case for me). Simple & transparent
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Qualified. Not a massive part of my workload though
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I'm working my way though it. Great photos & commentary
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Have you adjusted the tappits? We run 5 of them & they run well with little maintenance compared to a saw, but the need setting up correctley initially.
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only used the 4 mix stihl - but they are powerful & with the angles head are a great money maker
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Love it. A project that is worth documenting for sure
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Replace the clutch?
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Used several chippers made this way. If the skills are available then, it is both viable financially & as a commercially usable product. Especially when constructing larger chippers
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Good job Allan
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Mine :thumbup1:"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." Bernadette Devlin Because those who are selfless in there dedication, are often the best of us. (The politics & religious bits are insignificant in the real world)
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Hitch Hiker thread.
Pete Mctree replied to Old Mill Tree Care's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Paul is a great guy & a real innotive tree man. He runs a tree company as well as Ropetek, so is not always as punctual with his replies as some -
Hitch Hiker thread.
Pete Mctree replied to Old Mill Tree Care's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Try this; Contact | RopeTek -
Great looking vehicle. I spent some time, quite a few years ago living in vehicles & around those that did. I have to say that yours is for sure one of the better ones. The attention to detail & careful planning have created an amazingly user friendly looking space. Have you addressed how you are going to secure cupboards, shelves & there contents for your moving. "Tying down" is an art I never did master
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Selection depends on how you rig; Go big & catch half the tree - buy the Hobbs technical - GRCS - the back garden crane technical with the flexibility for 2 lines, take the big hits. lower rather than lift - Stein dual All 3 are exceptional & I would be happy with any of them
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Choice depends on the level of training you & those on site have. It is all well & good having an Arb-Aid or similar on site, however the knowledge of how to use & when to use the blood-stoppers for example is critical, as misuse can be very damaging. We use the Arb-Aid kits, Israeli military bandages (with the tourniquet) & cellox.
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I seem to remember it was done as a stunt, at a climbing demo
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BOOM!!!! Now collect that cheque
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good job. Do you usually work without spikes when wrecking trees?
