Unregistered, whatcha workin on right now?

sbunnell07

yeah but they are worth every penny. dont regret paying that kinda money one bit. i give them a 9.5 out of 10. i cut out maybe once a week, if that.

treevet

Do you mean peel out? Where spike slides in bark. Wouldn't want to do that once a week. I think the pads are the main consideration and spike sharpness (and technique), not saving a few ounces. Do you really think the titanium is worth it? I am happy with aluminum.

sbunnell07

yes i do mean peel out. i'm pretty quick on my feet, so occasionally i will cut-out or gaff-out (usually with just one foot) when that happens i usually just catch myself right away and move on. it scares ya the first few times but it's just one of those things you have to be ready for. and yes, the titanium is worth it. you're talking about the hardest alloy known to man, yet light in weight.

treevet

I might peel out a couple of times a year and I am on spikes almost daily. After that I am more particular in my "stab" for a while. Hate to spike in the ivy as you cannot see your spikes set.

I was wrong about the cost. Just checked Sherrill and the Gecko's are $529 but the Buckingham Titaniums are $369....not bad. But aren't the spikes themselves steel and the rest of the spike is Titanium? If that is the case the hardness is sort of irrelevant?

You're just down the road in Indy. Rain stop there yet?

sbunnell07

Yeah it stopped finally, thank god...anyways, the spikes I use are carbon fiber geckos. These climbers are not adjustable. They are made as one solid unit in sizes 17 inches through 20 inches. You have to be measured for fitment when you order a set of these. The set is made out of 100 percent carbon fiber fitted with the pads, velcro ankle straps, leather bottom straps and titanium gaffs. It's not so much the hardness that comes into play, it's the combination of having the lightest weight, but yet strongest matierials that are used for this set. I love them. Some guys hate them. I think they fit me just right. I think I'm going to switch to the pole gaffs though. The tree gaffs don't seem to penetrate hard wood cambium very well. (beech, sycamore, burr oak etc)

Apocalypsse

How well do the pads hold onto the carbon fibre spurs? When I saw them they were only attached with velcro, is there anything else or is that it?

Therrin

That!!!! is a pulley. I dunno what strange names you guys call it.

Apocalypsse

Yea it is a pulley but its called the 'Hitch Climber'. Thats what you yanks named it, not us.

banner

I climb with that pulley/hitchclimber. I like it mainly for the 3 connects. Takes a little time to tweak pending how you attach everything. I find the rubber washers a must with the oval biners. Once you get it set up right it's pretty sweet.
I use the petzel oval triact biners and eye to eye prussic.

Louis

Arguing about chain brake usage.
I have a Mac 110 ¾ torn down to replace the oiler. Awiating parts delivery.
Lou

treehugger76@hotmail.com

hi there what a great forum .heres the spot im in i have been climbing trees for 15 years working for the same boss for 9 .recentley i have been put outto pasture so to speak and show (train)two younger guys .the only trainning qualfications is doing it.what are the legalaties in telling them to do somethink .ive seen alot of climbers over the years these two guys want to learn and are confident in there safty&work procedures .i would not let them do somethink i wouldnt do .any responce welcome thanks.

banner

Obviously your boss has a great deal confidence in your abilities. Sounds like there's some conflict, or doubt going on. The tools and methods of this trade have evolved in the the last 10 or 15 yrs. Perhaps you just need to catch up on some reading and even approach the boss about taking some courses to get updated on the modern methods. Sounds to me like your very good or your boss would have not trusted you in this position. I know where you coming from though, it's one thing to look after yourself, but making those calls for others is difficult. I normally save questionable/risky task for myself if there is good risk of injury involved. I guess that's the struggle your dealing with, and the fact that you have to let go and let someone else do.
Gauge your Boss, is he responsible, safety conscience....etc. That should help you make your decision.

treehugger76@hotmail.com

:thanks for reply. in the process of getting cert 3 hay getting paid to watch other guys do the work they are confident in there work i only have to say somethink when they look like trey are stuck .i herd of guys in aust getting trained to go and teach climbing in china -japan and some third world countrys has any body heard about this is there going to be a flood of cheap labour in the future?????

Chinsrule

Excuse me? Is this a joke?

banner

Nope, no joke, it easy to upload your pic's. just scroll down to attach files when your making a post...you'll figure it out.

Chinsrule

I figured it out but I posted the photos somewhere else on the forum. Perhaps you can find it! I would appreciate any help you can provide.

Therrin

How'd you do that?

Apocalypsse

I love our chipper sooo much... /end retarded sarcasm.

We needed it bad so we picked it up from the mechanic, he told us it has a blown head gasket... He also fixed an oil leak on one of the valves, just glued it over as he was waiting for parts. 2 hours into use the glue melts and oil starts coming out forcing us to shut it down... Then to finish the day I got sick and had to go home so we couldnt do the stump, made it home with seconds to spare.

Bruce Hopf

I have received all the parts that I needed to rebuild my 024, today in the mail. Now I have to clean up all the parts, and I can start to reassemble everything, and get my chain saw back up and running.
Don't know how much a person misses using something, when it is down. No matter if it is just useds for yourself, or using it to make a living, like a lot of you guys. Bruce.

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McCulloch chain saws
1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

dannyboysfc

Whats up Treeworld? Im back!

Therrin

DANNY!!! Welcome back bro! Good to see ya again.

Whatcha been up to?

Eric Frei

Back from where?

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Apocalypsse

Such a nice quiet relaxing day of working hard without someone nagging and whinging @ me all day.

RJD

crane remov tomorrow

RJD

sorry, first time at this site. am kinda lost, lmao.

RJD

im very new at this and am lost. dont know how to respond, submit, sometimes read.... just a tree guy, lol!

treevet

Welcome and stick around, won't take much time to figure it out.

dannyboysfc

Let me think, since my last posts on TW I, trimmed some trees, removed some trees, got a motorcycle, broke my foot riding(wrecking really) the motorcycle, got a 3 month vacation paid by state dissability, did some wheeling up in the Sierras, fishing, blah blah blah, and now back at work. It seems like 3 months off actually made me a better arborist, since being back at work I'm finishing jobs faster, easier, and better than ever.

Thanks for the welcome back.

From not spending time here Just kidding, I just decided to be a lurker for a while.

Treeson

Partner and I just moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. Looking for work and a flat. Hopefully find something soon as the exchange rate didn't help the finances!
Anybody in Edinburgh seeking a climber?
Drop me a pm.
Cheers
Treeson.

Bruce Hopf

Hope everything works out good for you, and hope the home, and job hunting finds you quick. Take care, and good luck. Bruce.

__________________
McCulloch chain saws
1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).