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    How'd it go today?

    I did my first SRT work climb today. In the rain. In a wet silver maple. Probably not the ideal conditions for the first go but I had played with the rope wrench and different hitch cords and felt confident i wa sufficiently dialed in to be safe. I have used SRT for access a few times but given...
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    Tips for Drilling a long brace-rod (4'+) hole.

    Yes yes yes on the extensions. The only issue is the need to go with at least 9/16 to get clearance for the extensions.(the attachment end is a bit bulbous) but that route lets you keep going. Even a spade bit and extensions will get it done if you keep backing out to clear chips
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    How'd it go today?

    Cool Stig! I dropped a big ash in a parking lot for the county today and ground the stump. Filled the truck with chips, firewood guy picked up just under 4 cords. Sorry I haven't been around on the site much. Life kind of goes through cycles and I have been doing so much work that I haven't felt...
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    Merry Christmas!!!!

    Happy Christmas to all!
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    Tekichu Throwline Launcher

    Ten times better seems hyperbolous but I like the fold down feature and simple band attachment.
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    Joey's Broken Back

    Tell Joe thanks for his attitude. I was really feeling annoyed about having given myself mallet finger in the left pinkie and what a pain winter work with a splint is going to be. What on earth have I got to complain about?!?
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    How windy is too windy to climb?

    I think I could make a convincing argument for the feline safety factor built into a shot bag. The silver bullet seems harder to defend....esp. if it leaves a 1.25 inch diameter hole in kitty's chest.
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    How windy is too windy to climb?

    I'd expect them to frown on cutting the leader with the cat on it also.:) I think that pegging kitty with the APTA would be "humane".
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    How windy is too windy to climb?

    Interesting Gary. I'd have shot the stupid cat for $55.
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    Hybrid climbing line...can't choose!

    They are all pretty good. I think Velocity may well be the best compromise.
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    How'd it go today?

    Attempting to install a dump hoist on the pick-up. What a pain. Got the hot water heater replaced and the new hot tub cover arrived today so it was a "hot" day.
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    Worth fixing

    While I would pass I can see a lot of potential in a 5 gallon overhaul. New paint would change the impression A LOT.
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    August Hunicke Essays etc.

    Nah, we just can't type when we are all choked up and weepy.
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    Mid mount bucket truck

    Probably the better plan is get the Forestry package , use it a few years and if you get ready to go to rear mount then sell it and buy the "perfect" rear mount. I get why everybody loves a rear mount......but, a forestry package can be the most efficient for some operations-including mine. I...
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    Mid mount bucket truck

    Having run several I am convinced that : We can get used to almost anything. We tend to love what we have that is working for us. We always long for more. More speed. More...
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