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

Ekka · 8th March 2007, 01:30 PM

I know you're lurking so time to register and participate.

I know how much you cant stay away from tree stuff so why not have a bragging opening with ya new dump truck?

And the special one of unloader you could manufacture.

I still got ya T-Shirt ya know.

TreeCo · 8th March 2007, 06:39 PM

If he signs on Ekka make him tell what his climbing system is.

Ekka · 8th March 2007, 06:58 PM

And he can say all he wants about solo climbing and lowering.

TrevMcRev · 9th March 2007, 02:32 AM

TM TM TM
Bring it on

We want the Tree Machine on board.
Love his well written informative posts and inventive techniques.

C'mon Jim, you know you want to.

Tree Machine · 11th March 2007, 07:02 AM

Wow..... I just got done registering and hit the last OK button and , KaZamm!

The room started spinnin'

, the earth shook, lights dimmed

and I was sucked through this cyberportal, kicking and screaming

. The experience was HORRIFYING

. I'm not kidding!:

Tree Machine · 11th March 2007, 07:09 AM

But since I'm here, Hello

. My Name is Jim

, pleased to meet you. I

love trees like all of you.
That's our common connection.

Well, Thanks

for petitioning me forth. Rather flattered that you would think of me, and TreeCo Dan Nelson for immediately calling me out on the friction control. Interesting new stuff.

So to all the Aussies, and the Kiwi's and the Swedes and the Norwegians and the Dutch and the Ticos and the Japanese and Lithuanians and the Brits and the Poles and the Russians and the Chinese and the Isrealis and the Palestenians.... and all the Iraqui and Iranian and Saudi tree climbers, even tree guys from the United States, and many dozens of other countries that I had wanted to, but did not mention,

a

great big

world-size
HUG!

Great lookin site you have here, Mr and Mrs Ekka.

jim1nz · 11th March 2007, 12:16 PM

Haha hows it goin TM, whats that friction hitch all about then...

a_lopa · 11th March 2007, 08:14 PM

Hey T/M good to see you here!

Brother Colin · 11th March 2007, 08:55 PM

Woo Hoo.

Tree Machine · 13th March 2007, 09:16 PM

I'm in good company. For the readers who don't quite know what McRev and TreeCo and Ekka and Lopa are talkin about is that there are a number of secrets I've been sorta waiting to share. On other forums, I dunno, I guess it didn't feel approriate to spill all the beans.

Other stuff, like solo equipment and prototype tree gear, I just haven't discussed much as it could be viewed as encouraging men to work alone, or for guys to test out their own test-gear. Unheard-of friction control methods and 1:1 climbing systems. The climbing systems, I have been 'sort of' sharing on other forums, but I use simple mechanical devices for friction control, and ascenders which means I have no need for friction hitches, ever. My posting of this has always come up to a lukewarm audience and questions have always stopped before I fully divulged the systems. Maybe TreeWorld is a better place for this. TreeCo is open, maybe if three or four other guys on planet earth had an interest, we could get a thread going.

The Tree Truck system, my pride and joy. A S.W.A.T. system for high-efficiency, small team tree care. 7 years testing this idea. Three prototypes and the fourth and final is merely weeks away, it will have all the bells and whistles. This is a highly advanced beginner's system, allowing a small company to do full-size commercial work. It is small and economical, versatile, efficient and surprisingly affordable. I would very much enjoy sharing all the details of this.

Just having revamped the tool stowage this past week, and installed air shocks today, I am at an all-time high of excitement. Anything in our tool collection that makes us money and makes our jobs easier, those are good tools. This system makes EVERYTHING easier, while organizing and housing all your arbo tools, it takes chips and dumps them off a raised, powered conveyor belt floor.

You really shouldn't get me started. I have video and lots of pictures. But this should be in the gear and machinery section.

Tree Machine · 13th March 2007, 09:18 PM

Can I post video, Ekka?

jim1nz · 13th March 2007, 10:35 PM

Well ya got me interested TM!!!

Ekka · 13th March 2007, 11:36 PM

Post what ya like and if you need a hand you know where to find it.

Jim from NZ is a young highly efficient climber and top rung in competition. He would be foaming at the mouth to see some footage, especially if it gave him an advantage in the field over his competitors ... in either comps or everyday work.

So, dont hold back. And for your info I work on my own too, often. I have also used some of your ideas for lowering on my own.

Break her open Jim, get the champagne fellas and lets Christen the mother of all solo working threads. As long as your tied in, safe aint no law against it (here atleast but I do know some parts of the planet insist on two climbers every job ... too bad for you guys then.

)

TreeCo · 14th March 2007, 05:06 AM

Yes Jim has had my attention for a couple of years with his srt system. I've considered volunteering to work for him just for a peek!

Here is a link to an interesting ascender/friction device.
http://www.thompsontreetools.com/

Ekka · 14th March 2007, 05:22 AM

Jim

I dont want to sound like a smart azz here but there's no glory in taking secrets to the grave is there?

Dan, has there ever been a Unicender come off or slip off the climbing line? Any feedback on them and their performance vs Lockjack?

TreeCo · 14th March 2007, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Jim

I dont want to sound like a smart azz here but there's no glory in taking secrets to the grave is there?

Dan, has there ever been a Unicender come off or slip off the climbing line? Any feedback on them and their performance vs Lockjack?

I've only read a little on the Unicender and have never used a lockjack. SRT for trimming a whole tree does sound interesting to me. It does seem our industry is lacking is devices for srt climbing and hopefully that will change in the future.

8th March 2007, 01:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Tree Machine ... Jim Clark, inventor and ahead of his time I know you're lurking so time to register and participate. I know how much you cant stay away from tree stuff so why not have a bragging opening with ya new dump truck? And the special one of unloader you could manufacture. I still got ya T-Shirt ya know. __________________ 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

8th March 2007, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	And he can say all he wants about solo climbing and lowering. __________________ 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

9th March 2007, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 732	TM TM TM Bring it on We want the Tree Machine on board. Love his well written informative posts and inventive techniques. C'mon Jim, you know you want to. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

11th March 2007, 07:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	....that was scary..... Wow..... I just got done registering and hit the last OK button and , KaZamm! The room started spinnin' , the earth shook, lights dimmed and I was sucked through this cyberportal, kicking and screaming . The experience was HORRIFYING . I'm not kidding!:

11th March 2007, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Haha hows it goin TM, whats that friction hitch all about then... __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

8th March 2007, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	If he signs on Ekka make him tell what his climbing system is.

11th March 2007, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 865	Hey T/M good to see you here! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

11th March 2007, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brother Colin Sappling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 48	Woo Hoo. __________________ A new site for digital madia storage goto : http://brothercolin.pictureyourbusiness.com/

13th March 2007, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	Can I post video, Ekka?

13th March 2007, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Well ya got me interested TM!!! __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

13th March 2007, 11:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Post what ya like and if you need a hand you know where to find it. Jim from NZ is a young highly efficient climber and top rung in competition. He would be foaming at the mouth to see some footage, especially if it gave him an advantage in the field over his competitors ... in either comps or everyday work. So, dont hold back. And for your info I work on my own too, often. I have also used some of your ideas for lowering on my own. Break her open Jim, get the champagne fellas and lets Christen the mother of all solo working threads. As long as your tied in, safe aint no law against it (here atleast but I do know some parts of the planet insist on two climbers every job ... too bad for you guys then. ) __________________ 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

14th March 2007, 05:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	Yes Jim has had my attention for a couple of years with his srt system. I've considered volunteering to work for him just for a peek! Here is a link to an interesting ascender/friction device. http://www.thompsontreetools.com/

14th March 2007, 05:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Jim I dont want to sound like a smart azz here but there's no glory in taking secrets to the grave is there? Dan, has there ever been a Unicender come off or slip off the climbing line? Any feedback on them and their performance vs Lockjack? __________________ 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