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These are being auctioned on Trademe NZ at the mo.Branded as JasonSky.
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I had it pointed out to me by a former workmate who visits the forum that I did not explain this method very well.So I will try again. This technique is known as a tongue & groove cut.It is usually,( but not commonly), used for felling trees with no predominant lean such as spars hence the 40-50% scarf.Where I wrote backcut,I should have wrote "split backcut''.I hope there are no bars stuck in palms as a result.
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I have never even pruned an Oak or a Fagus Sylvatica.Only ever pruned one Ash,which is the only one I know of in our region.But now I know where to get tips if I need to do a reduction or similar. What is a bit ironic here is that only 5yrs ago it was the Regional Councils policy to clear indigenous scrub and bush and to replant with exotics which were mainly Gums,Pines and Acacias.But now the native trees have become trendy and when a plantation is clearfelled it is replanted with trees which are indigenous to that region.
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I used to choke off using a running bowline but lately Ive taken to using an alpine butterfly which I now prefer.I used to single line it using a hitch and a figure 8 but Im a bit of a scardy cat.Now I use a lockjack and a figure 8.It does take longer,But hey no ones complaining.
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For the last three years since moving back to Wellington,I find I am spending about 80% of my time working on the same species of trees.My five most common are.... Pohutakawa(a NZ native) Norfolk Pines BlueGums Macrocarpra Radiata Pines What about in your region?
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I did a search on Truffles but I got no hits.Are there truffles in the UK. Do you find any.Can I have some please?
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Im no Engineer,Im just wondering what are the local materials?
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Fetch Kujo
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What is your single most beneficial exercise for Arb work.
coolie replied to coolie's topic in General chat
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Apply rooting hormone to the base of cutting...
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That pic looks like a worthy candidate for the photo competition to me. Probably the last thing you would want see growing from your beech tree though.
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sounds good Drew,thanks.
James Vallance
88 Hanson Street
Newtown
Wellington 6021
Im buying them for the Council arborists so if you have a reciept book can you throw one in,it doesnt matter if you dont.Give me the payment details including post and Ill fix you up straight away.The Council will reimburse me.Cheers.
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What is your single most beneficial exercise for Arb work.
coolie replied to coolie's topic in General chat
Thanks for the replies arbies,I learnt some good stuff and I always enjoy the humour. After a full on summer I was always sore all over and my body felt like it was tightening up.I was carrying some niggly strains and sprains.I really didnt feel as though I needed exercise but rather rest and good nutrition.But you make hay when the sun is shining.Im sure you older guys can relate. Now that its mid winter here and the work has been a fair bit lighter Ive been doing some exercises to stay in nick for another heavy summer ahead. I enjoy doing the Deadlifts and dips and Ive been trying as many different core exercises as I can learn.I bought some bungees and an exercycle and combined with tree climbing etc Im feeling strong again and am looking forward to the projects ahead.I used to use a camelback when I was a logger and I need to start using one again when it warms up. -
similar to you cts,I find if that the lockjack combines well with ascenders. I extend the bridge on a sling and frogwalk the tail usually with a rightfoot ascender and a lefthandled ascension fitted with a single footloop,as an alternative to footlocking.Once Im in the tree,I detach from the sling(and ascenders) and Im into hand over hand.I know that you can do the same with hitches but the LJ feels better suited to me. A workmate likes to climb the tail using a single foot ascender with his other foot on top,pushing up footlock style with both feet.Climbing has plenty of room for personal preferences and innovations.
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Im still relatively new to the lockjack(sport) but I already prefer it.Biggest drawback is the cost,but Hitchclimbers arent cheap either.Like everything else personal preference is a major factor.
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Hi Michelle first of all congrats and best wishes for all the new things happening in your life,....marriage,expecting,career change and emigration etc.I hope to see you back posting on the forum soon. I wanted to let you know that an ariel walkway is about to commence construction this summer(NZ).It will be at the Gear Homestead Estate,which is off SH1 approx 7kms south of Paremata.It is a public venue managed by the PCC.I will be able to post some pics as it developes.My crew will be doing the arb work that is required. Oh yeah, James is a good solid name if its a boy.Say hello to Boogie for me.
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ArbJoe,it would probably work a lot better with an 8mm split tail.I have never used Tachyon but anyone who has and has a well tuned vt would be able to recommend which type of split tail rope combines well with it.I think DrewB uses Tachyon.
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has anyone tried the petzl spiky over boots that are designed for walking on ice? 2mm studs that stick out-wouldnt penetrate the cambium (on thick bark) and could give heaps more grip. Ive still got a pair of spiked boots from my Logging days and now I only use them for climbing on wet trees.
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,1st tree this morning (totally forgotten the name) had big seed cones..not good but was alright (wasnt a pine) Banksia? Kia Kaha mate.
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I always give the bottom strap 1 turn around the shank then through the buckle.I find this cut out a lot of movement.It might help.
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Thanks for the offer Drew.Id take 3 just like in the pic you posted for rich rule.But first pm me your account name and number and the price,when you get the cash(includeing courier) I will give you a postal address.Only bother with it if you are interested.If you were interested, then I would imagine that you would get a lot of orders.Cheers.
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If someone was to make them up into ready to use split tails,I am sure that they would get many orders.Id take 3 or 4 myself.Hint hint.
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My personal experience is that the lockjack self tends better than any VT that Ive used,but I wouldnt say that its for everyone or better in all situations.
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True,it would be simpler,thanks for that. I have a perk job lined up for the summer(NZ) that I want to 4:1 on simply so I can more easily pull myself and my gear up without footlocking.An overhead fairlead is req similar sort of situation as these pics that I saw on the TreeHouse forum.I wont have an experienced groundie,just a general helper.Any comments or tips appreciated.
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Oh,now I see what you mean by "they got chipped". Thanks
