attaching portawrap 2 tree?

treestyle · 17th July 2007, 02:08 AM

how do you guys attatch your port a wrap to the tree?

I'm opting for a timber hitch or a cow hitch, bowlined straight onto porty.

Thanks!

Ekka · 17th July 2007, 02:20 AM

I have a long piece of double braid girth hitched (middle of rope) to the porty.

Then I tie a cow hitch with the double rope.

Very strong, very snug.

Sean Freeman · 17th July 2007, 02:25 AM

We use a loopie double braid very very quick, very strong very easy.

newguy18 · 17th July 2007, 06:58 PM

Would a length of good chain and a quick link work?I don't know never used one.

JayD · 18th July 2007, 12:29 AM

Hi All,
This is how John and I attach our friction wrap to the tree,I know its not technicly correct but it's strong and reliable,each wrap is about 4000 k's rated,so three or four wraps around the trunk and it's very strong and wont creep up the trunk,all homebrew,friction wrap,spliceing on the rope

Ekka · 18th July 2007, 03:02 AM

A yellow one? Did you paint it or did it come like that?

Newguy, a chain would work but heavy and cumbersome I think compared to rope.

John and Jay D, can you take a pic when it's in use, like cleat off a load and snap a pic.

TreeCo · 18th July 2007, 05:24 AM

Cow hitch.

treestyle · 19th July 2007, 01:34 AM

i've got a nice new piece of double braid maybe 3/4 - 1 inch rope. pliable and soft.......using this for the cow hitch, do you think that it would damage the trunk during lowing when pruning?

TreeCo · 19th July 2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treestyle

i've got a nice new piece of double braid maybe 3/4 - 1 inch rope. pliable and soft.......using this for the cow hitch, do you think that it would damage the trunk during lowing when pruning?

It would work fine with no damage to the anchor point.

Tree Machine · 19th July 2007, 08:42 PM

I have always lowered material from aloft. I have never used a port-a-wrap I or II in the air or on the ground. I have nothing to offer this thread, except that if I were to rig a port-a-wrap to a tree, of the many ways there are to do this...... cow hitch. That's with rope, though.

I would be inclined to use Boa's Loopie sling.

George Hayduke · 12th August 2007, 09:02 AM

JayD,

That is a fine looking setup...tree wraps work and you can slide the POW around to any side of the tree without untying.

Google "clock hitch" for another variation.

Ekka · 12th August 2007, 01:43 PM

Clock hitch. Ties to itself forming a band around the tree, porty can be slid to any position.

Negative aspect of this method it is not cinching to the tree like a girth hitch or cow hitch, on smooth trunk could migrate upwards.

JayD · 12th August 2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

John and Jay D, can you take a pic when it's in use, like cleat off a load and snap a pic.

Hi Ekka,
I have taken the photo's like you asked for but presently cannot upload, but will ASAP,not saying your wrong but I have used this on many smooth barked trees and it doesn't move enought to worry about,..but we keep an eye on it,..as you do!

Hi George,
This wrap is one of three I've made up,from 45mm to 100mm,it works well and cost me not taking into account my time,..about $20 bucks.good for when things slow down,maintenance,and a bit of gear fab keeps the grey matter working!

vl2007 · 15th August 2007, 03:02 PM

Just bought a port-a-wrap on monday, and expect ups to deliver on thursday. I've never used one. I'm a growing business, so all my groundsman come from a temp labor force, and It's hard to teach them how to use the equipment when I might not see them again. But business is picking up and the labor finders are sending me the same guy's every week. This works out great because they pay the workmans comp. Anyway cann't wait.
vl2007

Ekka · 16th August 2007, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vl2007

I'm a growing business, so all my groundsman come from a temp labor force, and It's hard to teach them how to use the equipment when I might not see them again. But business is picking up and the labor finders are sending me the same guy's every week. This works out great because they pay the workmans comp. Anyway cann't wait.
vl2007

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JayD · 20th August 2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

John and Jay D, can you take a pic when it's in use, like cleat off a load and snap a pic.

Hey,
This is the pictures of our friction wrap under load, As promised.

George Hayduke · 24th August 2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Hey,
This is the pictures of our friction wrap under load, As promised.

Those wraps on the end are called "lubbers cleating" as in landlubbers.

Better to do wraps around the bollard continuing in the same direction as the rope exits through the rod-loop on the end. Then just add one cleat on the stub. After about three or four wraps, with most ropes, there is more than enough friction to stop any slam-dunk you want to put on it.

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,928	A yellow one? Did you paint it or did it come like that? Newguy, a chain would work but heavy and cumbersome I think compared to rope. John and Jay D, can you take a pic when it's in use, like cleat off a load and snap a pic. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

18th July 2007, 05:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 259	Cow hitch.

19th July 2007, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	i've got a nice new piece of double braid maybe 3/4 - 1 inch rope. pliable and soft.......using this for the cow hitch, do you think that it would damage the trunk during lowing when pruning?

19th July 2007, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	I have always lowered material from aloft. I have never used a port-a-wrap I or II in the air or on the ground. I have nothing to offer this thread, except that if I were to rig a port-a-wrap to a tree, of the many ways there are to do this...... cow hitch. That's with rope, though. I would be inclined to use Boa's Loopie sling.

12th August 2007, 09:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	JayD, That is a fine looking setup...tree wraps work and you can slide the POW around to any side of the tree without untying. Google "clock hitch" for another variation.

15th August 2007, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
vl2007 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 92	Just bought a port-a-wrap on monday, and expect ups to deliver on thursday. I've never used one. I'm a growing business, so all my groundsman come from a temp labor force, and It's hard to teach them how to use the equipment when I might not see them again. But business is picking up and the labor finders are sending me the same guy's every week. This works out great because they pay the workmans comp. Anyway cann't wait. vl2007