Pete Mctree
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Everything posted by Pete Mctree
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The high output oiler makes all the difference. Best option in my opinion
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Was the root system windthrown or decayed? If the latter, I would not risk it for a fence. If windthrown & static (i would not climb if there was alot of movement) it would be a climb out as far as you dare & cut off tiny pieces to try & minimise any movement of the tree. Looks an interesting job for sure
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The kits are good, but the training on how & when to use them is equally important
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Glad they got nothing & get that dog a bloody good bone!!!
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Grab the ladders off the truck then
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The true winner is the one that did not have to take down the rest of the tree - just collect the cheque
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Is the Mammut line constructed to deal with the heat & abrasion an arb line is subject too? If it's a static kernmantle then it might be good for static line srt work, but not for dDrt
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Have you ever increased the size of the face-cut, to ease the tree over by changing the centre of gravity?
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When i first heard it, I rejected it also, however it does make sense
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A higher back-cut is only needed if there is a danger of the tree sliding back off the stump (Americans call it stump-shot) , apart from that it is detrimental to the felling process. e.g. It increases the length of fibers needed to flex in the felling process - therefore you need to cut the hinge much finer to committ the tree which means less control as the hinge is more likely to break
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Our arbor-comms failed today. Really needed them too
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Ponderosa pines? A lot have died
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What has SRT done for you.
Pete Mctree replied to Ian Flatters's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
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I cannot think of a device that could do this. You would have to use a friction bollard or something similar manned by someone really switched on. If you were to overpull the rope with the boat, any system would probably be destroyed without a breakaway
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Looks like a giant game of pick-up sticks Jim
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What problems did you have with smaller 11.1mm ropes & which did you try?
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Knots are perfectly good for most applications. It's reading the instructions & finding out the few that are not
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On the hich climber, the termination knot can interfere with the hitch, releasing it.
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I still can't believe that people are still risking it using the hitch-climber with a knot - especially a fisherman's. Stupid does not hurt as often as it should it seems
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The greenmech 1928 is an exceptional machine - in both mobility/stability due to the safetrack system & chipping performance. Only downside is the poor chip quality due to the disc blade, but most of the time this is irrelevant. I would be hesitant to use any larger track machine on a trailer - The safety bars etc might be at the wrong height & the stress & vibration would not be great on a chassis not constructed to withstand it.
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you got a good rigger on the ropes there
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Where stem diameter allows I try & use my adjustable cambium saver below my wire-core. Makes for a smooth trouble free escape/descent. Which is more than I can say for descending on a single rope after a running bowline has been tied on one end. You need something like a rope wrench or a fig 8. It's all in the planning
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Samsons stable braid is a good product ; Product As are the trio of Yale lines. Double esterlron & portland braid are both good working lines http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/double-esterlon.html http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/portland-braidandtrade.html - Polydyne is a different kind of cordage http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/polydyne.html - it stretches more dissipating energy, however I'd not want to winch a big piece up with it on the GRCS for the same property
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Size of the engine in cubic inches approximately eg 440/044 - 4.4 cubic inches = 72.1 cc
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How old are you:40 How long have you been climbing: 19 years Where do you work: West Yorkshire Where have you worked: uk Aus Ireland France Where would you like to work: PNW - either US or Canada What Climbing System do you use: lockjack What Harness: treemotion Whats you favourite saw:660 Least favourite saw: blunt ill running ones Favourite tree to work on: no favorite Least Favourite tree to work on: rotten & decayed ones Favourite work to carry out: felling Favourite arb vehicle: 18ton wagon with hiab - take it all back in 1 truckload most days Throwline or Ladder: both Do you climb outside of work: not anymore Where would you like to be in 10 years time: still enjoying my life
