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    Wood Turning

    Nick, you turning green wood really thin to dry or are you turning dry wood? Around here, if you turn it green it will warp and check. From looks of things, you arent having that problem. Look like some nice bowls for sure! I really like that orange. Got any extra laying around?
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    Workman's Comp?

    here in OK, you can either go w/ private wc or w/ the state wc program. most private companies have a minimum premium of around 10k whereas the state does not. Im at about 28% but after 3 years, i now have a modifier of below 1 so i get a discount each month. the longer you go without a...
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    New Business

    Ive got a friend that helps me now and then although its been more than a year since we worked together last. He has a set price whether i use him 4 hrs, 2 hrs or all day. He usually knows when he's coming, its going to be an all day thing or a duzy of a tree. I know what he wants so I bid...
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    Help design my chipper truck paint job

    Ive always thought cali was an upside down place, but i guess i never realized it really was till you posted your truck pic...
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    Silky blades, misc for sale

    I still have the 3 ibuki blades and the friction saver if someone is interested. If you use the ibuki saw, you wont find a lower price.
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    Silky blades, misc for sale

    Yes it is.
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    Silky blades, misc for sale

    Gary, Your mailbox is full....time to delete some stuff :) David
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    Silky blades, misc for sale

    Ive got some Silky handsaw blades for sale. All are new in the package. All items will ship via usps and shipping is not included in the prices below. Retaiil prices were taken from sherrill's website and rounded up 5 cents for ease. 3 Zubats (330mm) - $30 Ea (retail $45) SOLD OUT! 3...
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    Accident

    Ive been outta touch here on MB for a while and just found this post. Sure sux to hear about someone we know having an accident like this. Thanks for the updates and the address.
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    New Chipper for TreeCareLA, too!

    Just flipped through the thread, congrats nick on your first chipper! My first was a vermeer 935. It was smaller than what id run before but i liked the way it ran and it was easy on my truck. When the old man smashed it up, i upsized to a 1250. there are times id like to go back to the...
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    Wood Turning

    Turned these bottle stoppers in the last few days. Right to left: Ambrosia maple, black walnut, apple, 2 more black walnut, elm burl, apple.
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    Wood Turning

    if one saw my woodlot, theyd wonder why i was asking for wood, but here goes again: Im on the hunt for Norfolk Island Pine. when turned thin and specially prepared, it will have light shine through. My wife saw some lampshades that a friend of mine did and now she wants me to do some. As I...
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    huge tree to fell, anyone ever jacked a tree over?

    Thanks for all the compliments guys, it definately was a beast. I think the guys with the loader had as much fun helping us pull it over and what not as we didnt have cutting it. Its nice to leave others in awe of what we do. Gerry - yes, cottonwood.
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    huge tree to fell, anyone ever jacked a tree over?

    We did top the thing to start. Originally i was considering flopping the whole tree tho. We looked at this thing for 2 weeks while working around it clearing out other crap and cleaning up. Saved this for last. Southsound - David. I guess I need a signature...
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    huge tree to fell, anyone ever jacked a tree over?

    Finally knocked the bad boy over today. Its been a multi day process due to all the other crap involved in the job + the 100+ temp days. Original tree Decided to top out the tree due to the dead top and lean toward the road. First limb on the tree was over 28" dbh Finishing...
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