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Hey guys so it has been unusually cold here in se PA recently and I have been having a terrible time keeping my fingers and toes warm. They are usually the only things that ever bother me. I just recently purchased a set of smart wool socks but with steel toe boots they still get cold. What...

Well after a 5 month wait we finally picked up our new truck! We were at the point in our business were I either hire 2 more guys or make a big equipment purchase, so we chose the truck. The chassis is a 2007 Hino 338 fitted with a Copma 140.5 kboom. The boom has close to 68' of vertical reach...

I finally bought a new rope wrench and have some questions as today was the first day I used it. I also bought a cmi handled ascender, and was wondering if your tether goes right to your saddle? Also when you are ascending up how you tend the slack and advance the knot? Sorry if they seem like...

Hey guys I got a call about this pin oak in a development where it looks like half the leaves have turned white. There are about 3 other trees in the development I have noticed this on as I was driving through. I also saw it on a couple other trees outside as well. It is not powdery mildew...

Hey guys this tree is in one of our customers back yards. We have been working there for the past 2 weeks and have taken out about 40 trees, this tree was originally suppose to stay but I noticed this pretty big cavity in it. The crown is in great shape not one bit of dead wood. After we...

My dad and I are in a position to purchase our first boom truck. We are looking between the 15-17 ton range with atleast 60 feet of boom. We want more stick but the prices really get up there once the booms hit about 80 feet. The truck will serve as a small crane/log truck. Here is an example...

Hey guys I just picked up a pair of Geckos off craigslist (the guy didn't want to climb anymore) figuring someone on here would love a smoking deal on them. They are in very good shape, I think they have the euro gaffs on them and it looks like he tried to sharpen them himself :what: But if...

Hey guys I just ordered a new set of tracks for my boxer tl224 and while it was apart I was looking at the sprockets. I talked to Dave at Top Notch about replacing them but he was skeptical about needing to be replaced. So I snapped some pictures for you guys to take a look and get some...

I have the aluminum gecko's now and absolutely love them and I know its crazy but I was thinking about buying a set of the CF ones. Do you guys think its nuts to buy another set? I would probably sell my aluminum ones if I got the CF but I am not really sure if the price difference is worth it...

Hey guys we just bought a new high capacity chipper truck so we are going to be selling ours. It is an ex-asplundh unit but it is in pretty good shape. No rust whatsoever. It has a 454 big block in it with 61,xxx miles and does pretty good towing our chipper. The truck is getting a brand new...

Hey guys just seeing if anyone has a truck or knows of truck for sale. I am looking for a 20+ yard truck, year doesn't matter as much as long as it is in good condition. Thanks everyone.

Ok guys we got hit HARD this past weekend with a big snow storm and a lot of trees were damaged. This old topped silver maple was one of them. The homeowner really wants to keep this tree but only 3 leaders in it did not break out. He wants me to just top it down to the wood and leave it :(...

Hey guys I know its not the usual gear thread but I am looking for a model bucket truck and chipper that I can get my company name on it. I have seen a couple pictures of guys getting one and getting their name or logo on it. I want to give it as a gift to my dad thats the reason I am looking...

Anyone have a branch manager rake? If so how do you like it? I am probably going to pick one up next month so just wanted to get some opinions. Thanks Mike

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has experience with morbark grinders. We are looking to upgrade from our carlton 4012 and found this one. We are getting a demo on the machine next week and was just seeing if there is anything to look for on these machines. The pros and cons of it. Thanks...

Hey guys time for a new helmet. I can't decided between the new petzl alveo and the kask. Any input on these 2? My vertex vent served me well but it is pretty old now and needs to be replaced soon. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Hey guys I am selling my size small weaver cougar saddle. It is in really nice shape only used for a couple months, and now it just sits since I wear my tree motion every day. It has the ISC stamped rings and the new rope bridge sent out from weaver. For anyone interested in it I can send you...

Hey guys I just got some nice new spider legs from John at Knot and Rope for a tree I have coming up in the next couple of weeks. So I was wondering what type of friction hitch you guys recommend using to attach the spider leg to your lowering line? Thanks guys

Seeing the hoodie raffle thread I thought it would be pretty cool if someone was interested in trading a company t shirt. I think it would be awesome to have another company's shirt from a different part of the country. I have 4 available colors so who ever is interested in trading gets to...

Hey guys not sure if this is the right forum or not but I have some questions on a truck that I might be purchasing in the next few days here and was hoping someone could help me. The questions are about the GVWR of an F800 truck since I am having a hard time understandin the laws. The truck's...