Tree Machine ... Jim Clark, inventor and ahead of his time

Ekka · 23rd March 2007, 04:57 AM

That was an interesting read, pine sap is a tough one and sticks like glue.

Tree Machine · 23rd March 2007, 06:13 PM

Yes, Mr Nakanishi was glad to be included, and it was beneficially mutualistic (or vice versa).

I am about to order new business cards. There is a company who creates a super-thin, dual layer laminate of real wood. They use all different species of wood and create different products from this stuff they call microveneer.

When I called the other day I asked if they shipped international and their answer was Yes. These cards are my only form of advertising, no kidding, not even a name or phone number on my truck. The cards, being made of wood, are very appropriate for treeguys and they're so cool that people just don't throw them away. I've gotten more remarks on them, and as part of a 'first impression' they are worth their weight in gold. It gives a touch of class to to the treeguy who otherwise has rather rough edges.

Here is the website for that company.

My thought is to summon forth a representative of the company to share with us the microveneer process. Sound interesting?

Attached below is a photo of my card, so you get a better idea. It is on birdseye maple. I photoshopped in the cell # and use this as my electronic business card.

a_lopa · 23rd March 2007, 07:26 PM

Thats very cool,im just about out of buisness cards...

Sean Freeman · 23rd March 2007, 07:27 PM

Brilliant idea would really set you apart from your competition, very very impressive

What sort of costs were involved for you to get to the final product?

Sean

Tree Machine · 24th March 2007, 07:42 PM

Now, see, that's why we would invite a company rep in to the mix here. He/she could answer that question to a collective audience.

The way to do it would be for the Tree Machine to call up to Rockford, Michigan and connect with someone, tell them that we're talking about them across the globe and we wish for them to come in and present themselves in their best light. We're not asking for anything so much as offering an opportunity to come in and sell us come of your product. They already know I'm ordering, I just need to send them the art. Now Aussie Lopa is interested and I know dang well all the rest of you are, too. And for good reason; any advantage you can bring on, the more you and your clients benefit from it. This one is a slam-dunk. For tree care professionals, this is a fitting product. I endorse it personally, and you Know 'ol Tree Machine isn't gonna steer you wrong.

Shall I invite them to come into our circle and shamelessly promote themselves?

If they accept, we'd need to open a thread for them.

Tree Machine · 24th March 2007, 07:43 PM

These business cards are the first of a long line of my cool 'secrets'.

a_lopa · 24th March 2007, 10:59 PM

im interested T/M please contact them see what we can do,i really think the "your treeguy"is a very good selling point.

Ekka · 24th March 2007, 11:09 PM

Too right, get them in for a chat.

Great idea, I just spent a little time googling aussie results, there's none!

jim1nz · 25th March 2007, 04:55 PM

Sounds like a plan

Tree Machine · 25th March 2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1nz

Sounds like a plan

A plan it is, then.

I'll give em a call on Monday (tomorrow morning) and let them know of their invitation. This could be quite edgeucational.

Hey JimNZ, I love your avatar. I think I've met that tree. Elizabeth and I flew half way around the world to visit that tree and walk through the Kauri forests. That tree is Tane Mahuta, a giant Kauri in in the west of your north island. Yes? I took a picture of the base of that tree, and of the top. Let me do a little Photoshop and see if we can get the proper perspective,

hang on,

gimme just another minute.......

THERE!

Tree Machine · 25th March 2007, 08:26 PM

My best girl.

Tree Machine · 25th March 2007, 08:29 PM

It's one of those trees you hike to, and when you turn the corner and see it, it just takes your breath away.

Ekka · 25th March 2007, 09:05 PM

Crikey!

What happened to the head of that tree, storm damage or possum food?

a_lopa · 25th March 2007, 11:38 PM

They make some fine boats out of that!

jim1nz · 26th March 2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Crikey!

What happened to the head of that tree, storm damage or possum food?

Mate if you were 2000 years old you'd have a few scars too!

Haha, actually a lot of is is lightning strike. Possoms dont hammer Kauri too bad but do heavy damage to other natives. Kauri trees are truly amazing trees with a long history.

jim1nz · 26th March 2007, 04:39 AM

Some friends and myself have been able to help out on a project lately lead by a generous protector of the forest around where Tane Mahuta lives.

The project is called the Kauri millennium forest project.
http://www.waipoua.org.nz/kauri.htm
http://www.waipoua.org.nz/trust.htm

Our aim was to collect genetically strong Kauri seed the older specimen trees for propagation, this is the easy part. The amount of time it takes to propagate, raise and establish these trees is an absolute credit to Stephen King and the Waipoua Forest Trust / Te Iwi O Te Roroa people.

23rd March 2007, 04:57 AM	#26 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	That was an interesting read, pine sap is a tough one and sticks like glue. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

23rd March 2007, 07:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	Thats very cool,im just about out of buisness cards... __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

24th March 2007, 10:59 PM	#32 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	im interested T/M please contact them see what we can do,i really think the "your treeguy"is a very good selling point. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

24th March 2007, 11:09 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Too right, get them in for a chat. Great idea, I just spent a little time googling aussie results, there's none! __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th March 2007, 04:55 PM	#34 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Sounds like a plan __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

23rd March 2007, 07:27 PM	#29 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,643	Brilliant idea would really set you apart from your competition, very very impressive What sort of costs were involved for you to get to the final product? Sean

24th March 2007, 07:42 PM	#30 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	Now, see, that's why we would invite a company rep in to the mix here. He/she could answer that question to a collective audience. The way to do it would be for the Tree Machine to call up to Rockford, Michigan and connect with someone, tell them that we're talking about them across the globe and we wish for them to come in and present themselves in their best light. We're not asking for anything so much as offering an opportunity to come in and sell us come of your product. They already know I'm ordering, I just need to send them the art. Now Aussie Lopa is interested and I know dang well all the rest of you are, too. And for good reason; any advantage you can bring on, the more you and your clients benefit from it. This one is a slam-dunk. For tree care professionals, this is a fitting product. I endorse it personally, and you Know 'ol Tree Machine isn't gonna steer you wrong. Shall I invite them to come into our circle and shamelessly promote themselves? If they accept, we'd need to open a thread for them.

24th March 2007, 07:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	These business cards are the first of a long line of my cool 'secrets'.

25th March 2007, 08:29 PM	#37 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	It's one of those trees you hike to, and when you turn the corner and see it, it just takes your breath away.

25th March 2007, 09:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Crikey! What happened to the head of that tree, storm damage or possum food? __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th March 2007, 11:38 PM	#39 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	They make some fine boats out of that! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

26th March 2007, 04:39 AM	#41 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Some friends and myself have been able to help out on a project lately lead by a generous protector of the forest around where Tane Mahuta lives. The project is called the Kauri millennium forest project. http://www.waipoua.org.nz/kauri.htm http://www.waipoua.org.nz/trust.htm Our aim was to collect genetically strong Kauri seed the older specimen trees for propagation, this is the easy part. The amount of time it takes to propagate, raise and establish these trees is an absolute credit to Stephen King and the Waipoua Forest Trust / Te Iwi O Te Roroa people. __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE