grcs handle modification

frans · 25th November 2007, 02:48 PM

Hello all,
Never have posted here but here goes....

I have made a modification to my GRCS handle to answer the eternal question of what to do with the handle when it is not needed...

I took a spring clip from a tape measure and bolted it up to the handle.

Jeff Darby · 25th November 2007, 02:57 PM

Hi Frans,
Good simple idea, Makes you wonder why it wasn't done in the first place?.. We have two threads running along the lines of this topic, maybe you should have posted there?...Anyway I hope you enjoy your time at TreeWorld.
It just goes to show you any idea no matter how small can make a tool much easier to use.
All The Best
JayD

Eric Frei · 25th November 2007, 02:57 PM

Welcome Frans

Once the clip is in place ... where do you clip it up to?

One of the problems I found in the field was the handle getting lost under debri on the job site, but is there a spot on the GRCS that's not in the way to clip it to?

shaggs · 25th November 2007, 04:51 PM

Welcome Frans, geat idea.
I have painted the handle of my lowering device flouro just for that reason Ekka.
I have also seen the "two handle" handle at a yacht supply shop. Would be great for those lifts......then I saw the price!!!

Ace Master · 25th November 2007, 10:49 PM

Welcome Frans

That's a good idea, saves looking around on the ground for it.

frans · 26th November 2007, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Welcome Frans

Once the clip is in place ... where do you clip it up to?

One of the problems I found in the field was the handle getting lost under debri on the job site, but is there a spot on the GRCS that's not in the way to clip it to?

Thanks for the welcome. As this is my first time posting here, I did not see the other threads discussing this. Way too much info to check so didn't see it. No disrespect meant JayD.

I clip the handle onto the yellow strap which holds the grcs to the tree. It seems to clip on and off easily.

This is a MODIFICATION of the handle. While I personally don't think that drilling the tiny hole in the handle and then filling it with a screw would weaken the handle, nevertheless, it may weaken the handle.
Sure would be a drag to have the handle break...

newguy18 · 26th November 2007, 10:32 AM

Welcome to treeworld Frans.Since I don't own a grcs yet I really can't say to much about it but it looks like a nice mod to the handle.

Drouin Tree Service · 26th November 2007, 11:24 AM

Hi Frans,where do you clip it to?

Jeff Darby · 26th November 2007, 11:28 AM

None Taken..
All The Best
JayD

Eric Frei · 26th November 2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

Hi Frans,where do you clip it to?

The yellow truck strap that holds the device to the tree ... Lopa, you gotta get one of these. SWEET

Drouin Tree Service · 26th November 2007, 06:32 PM

Ive got a gcrs its a nissan patrol

25th November 2007, 02:48 PM	#1
frans I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ca. Posts: 2	grcs handle modification Hello all, Never have posted here but here goes.... I have made a modification to my GRCS handle to answer the eternal question of what to do with the handle when it is not needed... I took a spring clip from a tape measure and bolted it up to the handle. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 25th November 2007 at 02:54 PM. Reason: resized, cropped and embedded pic

25th November 2007, 02:57 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,056	Re: grcs handle modification Hi Frans, Good simple idea, Makes you wonder why it wasn't done in the first place?.. We have two threads running along the lines of this topic, maybe you should have posted there?...Anyway I hope you enjoy your time at TreeWorld. It just goes to show you any idea no matter how small can make a tool much easier to use. All The Best JayD __________________ 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

25th November 2007, 02:57 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: grcs handle modification Welcome Frans Once the clip is in place ... where do you clip it up to? One of the problems I found in the field was the handle getting lost under debri on the job site, but is there a spot on the GRCS that's not in the way to clip it to? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

25th November 2007, 04:51 PM	#4
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: grcs handle modification Welcome Frans, geat idea. I have painted the handle of my lowering device flouro just for that reason Ekka. I have also seen the "two handle" handle at a yacht supply shop. Would be great for those lifts......then I saw the price!!!

25th November 2007, 10:49 PM	#5
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: grcs handle modification Welcome Frans That's a good idea, saves looking around on the ground for it. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

26th November 2007, 10:32 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: grcs handle modification Welcome to treeworld Frans.Since I don't own a grcs yet I really can't say to much about it but it looks like a nice mod to the handle. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th November 2007, 11:24 AM	#8
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: grcs handle modification Hi Frans,where do you clip it to? __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

26th November 2007, 11:28 AM	#9
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,056	Re: grcs handle modification None Taken.. All The Best JayD __________________ 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

26th November 2007, 06:32 PM	#11
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: grcs handle modification Ive got a gcrs its a nissan patrol __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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