12 guage Line Launcher

Therrin · 14th January 2008, 05:20 PM

K, here's the video of the first successfull launch.

Best when viewed full screen, and in slow-motion, so you can see it all happening. If you don't have a "slo-mo" option, you can grab the "time elapsed" cursor on your video program and slide it manually.

Therrin · 14th January 2008, 05:26 PM

Test launch platforms... which were scrapped for a mere fencepost. Go figure.

quercus · 14th January 2008, 06:08 PM

Nice mate, real nice... I'll be devoting a whole new topic in arb class on this... Lesson1 :When climbing the tree, strap on the shotgun!!

Therrin · 14th January 2008, 06:42 PM

..... !!!! Then you've missed the entire POINT!!!

I get the joke

but to clarify, since I never mentioned it:

The 12 guage Line Launcher is not intended for "in-tree" use. It's purely meant for "standing on firm ground" use, an only for gaining access to things found outside the scope of hand-throwing. To be used when nothing else works.

The business (Arbor Harpoon, Inc) I formed around the patent on the 'Arborist short-rod line delivery system, Arbor Harpoon', has a company policy that all units sold must have a Cautionary Sheet which states that Arbor Harpoon, Inc is not to be held liable due to operator error.
"Given the dynamic nature of trees in general, and varying user experience, use of the Arbor Harpoon while not standing on firm ground constitues gross mis-use of the product, and falls into the catagory of "operator error." "

This sheet also includes mention of things such as not shooting it at people, windows, birds or enraged neighbors who are throwing rocks at you. And also that no animals were harmed in the making or testing of this device.

My lawyers handle the difficult things, like cases involving the wife of an arborist using one against her husband while in heated dispute. This also covers markets and banks being held up by someone who is grossly mis-using the Arborist Harpoon.

Eric Frei · 14th January 2008, 09:41 PM

Hmmm, I watched the video over and over and missed it or cant see it etc.

How about having the camera directly behind you firing it away, then we should see it.

Therrin · 14th January 2008, 09:52 PM

Yeah it was pretty hard to make out. It was difficult to pull the string and hold the camera still at the same time. Bob was supposed to be taking a video when I shot it from the shouldered position, but he was having camera trouble. Bob's 87 and I'm not sure he understood how it worked. He's just not savvy with the technology behind it all, so he's still baffled when confronted with something like that.

Since I know I can hold onto it and let it fire, safely, I'm more likely to set up better film conditions here at my ranch. Also just got into contact with a guy who has one of the mossberg ones.

shaggs · 14th January 2008, 10:39 PM

I can't wait for the "Arbor Harpoon" t-shirt!!!
What sort of pic will it have on it??

Pigdog · 15th January 2008, 02:01 AM

The good thing about the shotgun launcher would be to be able to clear the tree of any annoying squirrels or bobcats before shooting a line up into it, huh?

Therrin · 15th January 2008, 01:29 PM

Hey there's an idea.

I'm trying to figure out if Quercus took me seriously on that one or not. Some of the euphamisms might have been too USA-humor related, I'm not sure.

bigshea13 · 15th January 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

I can't wait for the "Arbor Harpoon" t-shirt!!!
What sort of pic will it have on it??

maybe a little like this....

Therrin · 15th January 2008, 04:13 PM

Omg..someone's got jokes eh? Nice pic there... I'll have to send it to my Advertising rep to see if he'll give it the 'go-ahead' for our shirts

quercus · 15th January 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

Hey there's an idea.

I'm trying to figure out if Quercus took me seriously on that one or not. Some of the euphamisms might have been too USA-humor related, I'm not sure.

of course...

Therrin · 16th January 2008, 11:08 PM

Taking the 'ol "Arbor Harpoon" out for its maiden voyage tomorow. Well, today actually I guess it is. This should be interesting. If I can get ahold of a groundy in time I'll have one come along and take pictures.

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 01:49 AM

sounds good.

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 03:59 PM

Used the Arbor Harpoon to SUCESSFULLY place lines in two pines today, one at about 45' and one at 60'. Worked beautifully. H.O. had no problem and thought it was pretty cool too.

Steve Tipton · 17th January 2008, 04:07 PM

Looks like you have a winner there

.
Well done.

Jeff Darby · 17th January 2008, 06:50 PM

Good on you, Therrin,Hope you make a squillion bucks
from it

...but the cops would jump out of choppers here to get ya!

newguy18 · 18th January 2008, 01:51 AM

i'm not being sarcastic here but do you thinkyou could use it to knock down bee or hornet nests?maybe the occasional squirrel?

Steve Tipton · 18th January 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

i'm not being sarcastic here but do you thinkyou could use it to knock down bee or hornet nests?maybe the occasional squirrel?

Or competitor?

newguy18 · 18th January 2008, 12:32 PM

looks like the arborists have a new weapon to use against hacks.

gunner · 4th March 2010, 08:09 AM

I just saw a line launcher on ebay thats called a treezzooka. have any of you ever heard of it . it looks safer than a 12 gauge

Pat h · 17th June 2010, 01:03 PM

Therrin

Fantastic, brilliant, Keep up the good thinking and innovating.

Thanks for sharing.

Do the pay pal thing.

Cheers

14th January 2008, 05:20 PM	#61
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher K, here's the video of the first successfull launch. Best when viewed full screen, and in slow-motion, so you can see it all happening. If you don't have a "slo-mo" option, you can grab the "time elapsed" cursor on your video program and slide it manually. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 29th May 2010 at 09:57 AM. Reason: loaded to tw server, tiny'd link for video

14th January 2008, 05:26 PM	#62
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Test launch platforms... which were scrapped for a mere fencepost. Go figure. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 29th May 2010 at 09:59 AM. Reason: loaded pics to tw server

14th January 2008, 06:08 PM	#63
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Nice mate, real nice... I'll be devoting a whole new topic in arb class on this... Lesson1 :When climbing the tree, strap on the shotgun!!

14th January 2008, 06:42 PM	#64
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher ..... !!!! Then you've missed the entire POINT!!! I get the joke but to clarify, since I never mentioned it: The 12 guage Line Launcher is not intended for "in-tree" use. It's purely meant for "standing on firm ground" use, an only for gaining access to things found outside the scope of hand-throwing. To be used when nothing else works. The business (Arbor Harpoon, Inc) I formed around the patent on the 'Arborist short-rod line delivery system, Arbor Harpoon', has a company policy that all units sold must have a Cautionary Sheet which states that Arbor Harpoon, Inc is not to be held liable due to operator error. "Given the dynamic nature of trees in general, and varying user experience, use of the Arbor Harpoon while not standing on firm ground constitues gross mis-use of the product, and falls into the catagory of "operator error." " This sheet also includes mention of things such as not shooting it at people, windows, birds or enraged neighbors who are throwing rocks at you. And also that no animals were harmed in the making or testing of this device. My lawyers handle the difficult things, like cases involving the wife of an arborist using one against her husband while in heated dispute. This also covers markets and banks being held up by someone who is grossly mis-using the Arborist Harpoon.

14th January 2008, 09:41 PM	#65
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,811	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Hmmm, I watched the video over and over and missed it or cant see it etc. How about having the camera directly behind you firing it away, then we should see it. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th January 2008, 09:52 PM	#66
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Yeah it was pretty hard to make out. It was difficult to pull the string and hold the camera still at the same time. Bob was supposed to be taking a video when I shot it from the shouldered position, but he was having camera trouble. Bob's 87 and I'm not sure he understood how it worked. He's just not savvy with the technology behind it all, so he's still baffled when confronted with something like that. Since I know I can hold onto it and let it fire, safely, I'm more likely to set up better film conditions here at my ranch. Also just got into contact with a guy who has one of the mossberg ones.

14th January 2008, 10:39 PM	#67
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher I can't wait for the "Arbor Harpoon" t-shirt!!! What sort of pic will it have on it??

15th January 2008, 02:01 AM	#68
Pigdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 62	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher The good thing about the shotgun launcher would be to be able to clear the tree of any annoying squirrels or bobcats before shooting a line up into it, huh?

15th January 2008, 01:29 PM	#69
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Hey there's an idea. I'm trying to figure out if Quercus took me seriously on that one or not. Some of the euphamisms might have been too USA-humor related, I'm not sure.

15th January 2008, 04:13 PM	#71
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Omg..someone's got jokes eh? Nice pic there... I'll have to send it to my Advertising rep to see if he'll give it the 'go-ahead' for our shirts

16th January 2008, 11:08 PM	#73
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Taking the 'ol "Arbor Harpoon" out for its maiden voyage tomorow. Well, today actually I guess it is. This should be interesting. If I can get ahold of a groundy in time I'll have one come along and take pictures.

17th January 2008, 01:49 AM	#74
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher sounds good. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

17th January 2008, 03:59 PM	#75
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Used the Arbor Harpoon to SUCESSFULLY place lines in two pines today, one at about 45' and one at 60'. Worked beautifully. H.O. had no problem and thought it was pretty cool too.

17th January 2008, 04:07 PM	#76
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Looks like you have a winner there. Well done. __________________ Heightmaster

17th January 2008, 06:50 PM	#77
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,029	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Good on you, Therrin,Hope you make a squillion bucks from it...but the cops would jump out of choppers here to get ya! __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

18th January 2008, 01:51 AM	#78
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher i'm not being sarcastic here but do you thinkyou could use it to knock down bee or hornet nests?maybe the occasional squirrel? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

18th January 2008, 12:32 PM	#80
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher looks like the arborists have a new weapon to use against hacks. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

4th March 2010, 08:09 AM	#81
gunner I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fl Posts: 1	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher I just saw a line launcher on ebay thats called a treezzooka. have any of you ever heard of it . it looks safer than a 12 gauge

17th June 2010, 01:03 PM	#82
Pat h Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: C.T. U S A Posts: 14	Re: 12 guage Line Launcher Therrin Fantastic, brilliant, Keep up the good thinking and innovating. Thanks for sharing. Do the pay pal thing. Cheers

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