Gear Storage?? How Do You

JayD · 16th September 2007, 01:30 AM

Hi Folks,
I was just sitting here thinking of how I can store my Arb gear efficiently,you know what I mean quick and neatly and some where to safetly dry wet ropes, I currently use and old bookcase for my saws and string my ropes when wet on John's weigth bench, So if you could post a couple of pictures of how you store your gear I would appreciate it.
Thank You
JayD

Ekka · 16th September 2007, 03:34 AM

Doesn't leave the ute most times.

If it gets wet just dry it out and back in the ute.

But I cant show you the inside of my shed, OHS risk!

treefeller · 16th September 2007, 10:56 AM

Never leaves the truck, although the wet gear goes into a dry room

mdvaden · 16th September 2007, 08:02 PM

Just got a mind-picture from the History Channel of a sausage machine someone was feeding link sausages into.

Just add a heater to it, and slow down the feed - instant rope dryer

I don't like mold and mildew on my stuff.

Ropes - rarely use them in my small work, but do dry the ropes on occassion.

Big loops over a couple of hooks.

Not for drying, but I hang my garden hose the same way (ever see how most people make a bunch of small loops or coils?). I hang my hose hanger almost to chest or neck level. It allows for nice big loops and fast removal or hanging.

If I had climbing ropes to dry, I'd use similar holders and place them about 8' high which is where I reach. Just 12 coils is almost 100' or rope.

Aiming a fan cuts dry time in 1/2 or better, and takes just cents worth of electricity.

Ekka · 17th September 2007, 01:39 AM

You know, doesn't rain that often here anymore ... but things might change and I'll have to get a cover.

I have a extra cab so most of my stuff is behind the seats.

TreeCo · 17th September 2007, 07:33 AM

I have double and triple back up for all of my ropes. When a rope gets to wet to use I just hang it in the shop to dry and take another rope.

Just hanging in a shop with a fan blowing drys ropes out pretty fast. The wicking action that most arborist ropes have helps to speed things up.

TREEMONKEY · 28th February 2008, 04:05 PM

When my gear is not wet i keep it in this bag. it has 2 huge inside side pockets i use for lanyards, prussiks, pulleys, blocks, woopie slings 150ft tag line 1/2 inch,
in the large main pocket i have a total of 210ft of 1/2 inch rope for lifeline, 200ft 5/8 rigging line, spurs, harness, helmet, hand saw. and its on wheels keeps my gear clean and organized.

when it is wet i hang it up in the garage over the rafters.

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 04:18 PM

Howdy Treemonkey,

Is that a helmetcam i see here?
Have you got any videos of your work to post?

TREEMONKEY · 28th February 2008, 04:24 PM

[quote=playfordtree;23707]Howdy Treemonkey,

Is that a helmetcam i see here?
Have you got any videos of your work to post?

I am not to good on a computer. trying to get file size smaller and learn to edit but i will post them hopefully shortly.

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 04:45 PM

Try windows movie maker its pretty straight forward.
Once you have finished editing it gives you an option to change your file size.
You just need to find the right balance between file size and quality of video.
Then contact Ekka and he will host your videos on the server.

One tip i can offer is, make sure you sharpen your chain before you post a video.
I still cringe when i watch my first video.(what was i thinking???)

JohN Dee · 28th February 2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playfordtree

I still cringe when i watch my first video.(what was i thinking???)

Lol, well it did take you abit to get through that wood...

When I look back on our cocos palm vid I cringe aswell... Alot of bad/unefficient habbits back then. But having said that, when I do load up new videos it will be great to be able and look over myself and how I've improved on all aspects..

treevet · 28th February 2008, 08:12 PM

I store all my stuff in milk crates (facsimile). You can buy them in some hardware or kitchen,etc supply. I have numerous gear (foldover w tops and handles) but I always quit using them as you cannot what you got in them and you cannot see if you put everything away easily. They do keep the rain out and give good protection.

Milk crates don t tip over (like buckets), you can see in them to check if you brought everything home, and stuff will dry out in them as sides have holes . You can backfeed a half inch x 120- foot line in a small square one and in a doublewide standard size one a 150 foot x 3/4 inch double braid will back feed in if you step on it some to compress it. In one double wide I carry spikes on bottom, a hook up and heavy pully and then rolled up climbing line and snap, on top of that a lowering line (1/2" x 120") and top of that saddle w handsaw/scabbord. In another half box I have big block and numerous hook ups, and porty. They re real portable, you can stack them and you can throw them in truck bed and just heave them on garage floor. They do let rain on gear though.

treevet · 28th February 2008, 08:31 PM

Hope this comes out. Never used a camera til couple of weeks ago.

DSC00088.JPG

quercus · 28th February 2008, 10:30 PM

Wet ropes dry very fast when they are being used. Just don't hang them in the sun. A shady spot with some wind coming through is best. Don't use an external heating device of some sort. My gear doesn't leave the van when wet. Just don't stuff it in a sac or box. Coil it and hang it somewhere....

Really treevet, what kind of a SORRY mess is that pile of gear you have there? Not how it should be done.
RESPECTING GEAR = RESPECTING LIFE

JohN Dee · 28th February 2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

Really treevet, what kind of a SORRY mess is that pile of gear you have there? Not how it should be done.
RESPECTING GEAR = RESPECTING LIFE

+1 - My thoughts exactly.

playfordtree · 29th February 2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

Hope this comes out. Never used a camera til couple of weeks ago.

DSC00088.JPG

Photo came at well.

Your shed looks as messy as mine

Whats the bike in the background? it looks slick.

16th September 2007, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 888	Gear Storage?? How Do You Hi Folks, I was just sitting here thinking of how I can store my Arb gear efficiently,you know what I mean quick and neatly and some where to safetly dry wet ropes, I currently use and old bookcase for my saws and string my ropes when wet on John's weigth bench, So if you could post a couple of pictures of how you store your gear I would appreciate it. Thank You JayD __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

16th September 2007, 03:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Doesn't leave the ute most times. If it gets wet just dry it out and back in the ute. But I cant show you the inside of my shed, OHS risk! __________________ 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

16th September 2007, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cheshunt Posts: 86	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Never leaves the truck, although the wet gear goes into a dry room __________________ Copper Beech Tree Works Hertfordshire www.copperbeechtreeworks.sampasite.com

16th September 2007, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
mdvaden Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 564	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Just got a mind-picture from the History Channel of a sausage machine someone was feeding link sausages into. Just add a heater to it, and slow down the feed - instant rope dryer I don't like mold and mildew on my stuff. Ropes - rarely use them in my small work, but do dry the ropes on occassion. Big loops over a couple of hooks. Not for drying, but I hang my garden hose the same way (ever see how most people make a bunch of small loops or coils?). I hang my hose hanger almost to chest or neck level. It allows for nice big loops and fast removal or hanging. If I had climbing ropes to dry, I'd use similar holders and place them about 8' high which is where I reach. Just 12 coils is almost 100' or rope. Aiming a fan cuts dry time in 1/2 or better, and takes just cents worth of electricity. __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap

17th September 2007, 01:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You You know, doesn't rain that often here anymore ... but things might change and I'll have to get a cover. I have a extra cab so most of my stuff is behind the seats. __________________ 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

17th September 2007, 07:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You I have double and triple back up for all of my ropes. When a rope gets to wet to use I just hang it in the shop to dry and take another rope. Just hanging in a shop with a fan blowing drys ropes out pretty fast. The wicking action that most arborist ropes have helps to speed things up.

28th February 2008, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 337	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Howdy Treemonkey, Is that a helmetcam i see here? Have you got any videos of your work to post? __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

28th February 2008, 04:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 94	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You [quote=playfordtree;23707]Howdy Treemonkey, Is that a helmetcam i see here? Have you got any videos of your work to post? I am not to good on a computer. trying to get file size smaller and learn to edit but i will post them hopefully shortly. __________________

28th February 2008, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 337	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Try windows movie maker its pretty straight forward. Once you have finished editing it gives you an option to change your file size. You just need to find the right balance between file size and quality of video. Then contact Ekka and he will host your videos on the server. One tip i can offer is, make sure you sharpen your chain before you post a video. I still cringe when i watch my first video.(what was i thinking???) __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

28th February 2008, 08:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
treevet Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 823	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You I store all my stuff in milk crates (facsimile). You can buy them in some hardware or kitchen,etc supply. I have numerous gear (foldover w tops and handles) but I always quit using them as you cannot what you got in them and you cannot see if you put everything away easily. They do keep the rain out and give good protection. Milk crates don t tip over (like buckets), you can see in them to check if you brought everything home, and stuff will dry out in them as sides have holes . You can backfeed a half inch x 120- foot line in a small square one and in a doublewide standard size one a 150 foot x 3/4 inch double braid will back feed in if you step on it some to compress it. In one double wide I carry spikes on bottom, a hook up and heavy pully and then rolled up climbing line and snap, on top of that a lowering line (1/2" x 120") and top of that saddle w handsaw/scabbord. In another half box I have big block and numerous hook ups, and porty. They re real portable, you can stack them and you can throw them in truck bed and just heave them on garage floor. They do let rain on gear though.

28th February 2008, 10:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 426	Re: Gear Storage?? How Do You Wet ropes dry very fast when they are being used. Just don't hang them in the sun. A shady spot with some wind coming through is best. Don't use an external heating device of some sort. My gear doesn't leave the van when wet. Just don't stuff it in a sac or box. Coil it and hang it somewhere.... Really treevet, what kind of a SORRY mess is that pile of gear you have there? Not how it should be done. RESPECTING GEAR = RESPECTING LIFE