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    Locked out from desktop

    Noah evidently build the first ark. Another theft from another older religious text. Dang. A little help please, Butch.
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    husky 2100 for sale

    I have heard of these, but don't know their reputation. What vintage are they? Any thoughts. $550 with a bar and chain. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tls/4632354547.html
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    Job opportunities near Salem, OR?

    Anybody know of any municipal arborist positions?
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    Free Bid versus Consult, how to explain to the customers

    I run into way too many questions at bids, and would like to 1) get paid for my time 2) weed out bad customers 3) not allienate good customers, and lose out on doing their bids. Recently, as an example, the renter was told to get bids to 'clean up' the tree or remove it. I ended up skipping...
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    WEAVER Light Duty eye and eye slings for speedlining?

    https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=438 Time to replace some. I have used sewn and tied webbing in the past. Anybody use these, available through out Site sponsor (remember to use the link up top, and the discount code. Is it "Treehouse"?
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    Ropetek Wraptor...your experiences, value

    Ropetek Wraptor . com From what I didn't find in the Advanced Search option, it seems like there is no dedicated, open forum thread to the Wraptor. Correct me if I'm wrong, please, and give a link. I saw the Treesmith's Wraptor Box thread, Hobby Climber's BC thread, the Once Used Wraptor...
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    DK Slider

    http://www.wesspur.com/items/saw910.html?utm_source=WesSpur+Tree+Gear+Update%3A+August%2C+2014&utm_campaign=Newsletter-August%2C+2014&utm_medium=email Just saw this. There is a video link on the Wesspur page. NiceGuyDave does the video demo and a quick review at the end. Dan Kraus is well...
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    ereplacement.com carb repair video

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Jl88F_uv8C0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> This looked like a good, comprehensive, well lit, good audio, step by step for how to do this repair, as well as some good repair procedural tips for someone new to it. I've...
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    Magic Cut for vertical spars, etc

    Originally brought to my attention by Gord's TB post, years ago. Deep horizontal Sloping cut, conventional or Humboldt--- forms the full bypass at traditional hinge area Low back cut/ snap cut All three cuts ( I was sloppy... Not a clean, 2 plane intersection). Normally, green wood...
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    How do you structure your days for prep/ maintenance, doing jobs, appts

    I am wanting to start work at 7am. I have a limited daylight in the winter, and would like to avoid some heat in the summer. I generally hope to do vehicle checks, last minute job-specific gear loading, etc in the morning (by employee, as much as possible) while I return phone calls/ emails/...
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    Employee management/ problems/ solutions

    Hey all, just thought this would make a good consolidated discussion, allowing August's Driver's License thread to be uncluttered. One rant thread to blow off steam, another thread in a slightly different vein. Sena's help immensely. I have such a hard time with getting information back, Call...
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    Efficient H/V splitter table with mini loader...ideas?

    I have a horizontal vertical log splitter, and BMG grapple and 10 cu ft bucket. I am trying to figure out a good efficient system. I am imagining a stout table that can have logs set on top, to be cut in place, and slid/ rolled slightly downhill to the splitter. A work area around the...
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    Northern Red Oak, Quercus rubra care and preservation.

    Hey all, I have a northern red oak, as best I can ID. It is way outside its native range and huge for an oak around here, as I expected to show up to the homes and see Geary oak, Oregon White Oak. Typically, much smaller than this 4' dbh Rubra Care, concerns, experiences? Oak wilt is not on...
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    online map making with pins

    I just got the feeling that there is an easy way to make a map for Firewood Customers, Chip Drops, Bids, etc. I just looked a minute at https://www.zeemaps.com/. Anybody have this type of thing for organizing? I was thinking of storm work bids, where time is of the essence, and you might...
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    Lightning struck trees died. HO's Insurance coverage?

    Please share experiences with: 1) lightning struck Doug-fir barely alive after strike 8 months ago. Two adjacent trees were also killed by the lightning, seemingly from the grafted roots. They are fully dead. Removal considerations... 2) HO's Insurance paying for removal 3) HO's Insurance...
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    Chipper gets hot

    My engine gets really hot on hot days. Radiator was rebuilt, fins clean, not loosing coolant like a weep hole in the water pump (though I will check this more easily with it being cleaned), 185 degree thermometer replaced the 190 degree one. Do you suppose a layer of grease/ oil/ sawdust on...
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    New employee experiment

    I was thinking of hiring a brush monkey, working from the neck down. Low skill, low training, low pay, low expectations. A person to put branches into a machine, rake, and blow. I haven't had this before. Always trained guys to cut and rope, some climbing. My new guy, who I've spent...
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    Ramps and loading tracked mini-skid in chip box

    I am hoping that it can work to transport a mini in the box of my chip truck. I know at least Brendon has loaded onto the deck of his truck, about the same height, but I think its a wheeled machine, making the transition from angled ramp to horizontal bed, easy enough. My thought is that pin...
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    Stumper industries low/ hi flow mini mounted grinder

    Carl's rep'ing these now. http://www.compactequipmentstore.com/collections/stumper-industries/products/copy-of-stumper-industries-220-high-flow I'm interested in this. More stump jobs keep being requested, and with a new, dependable, higher power machine it might be a good move. Thoughts...
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    Tulip Poplar dripping sap, attracting insects. Discuss.

    HO has a TP which is uncommon here. Never worked on one. New homeowners with young child. Tree allegedly drips sap which attracts insects, which makes the backyard less usable on this typical, small residential lot in town. Internet research points to 'scale' infestation. What is your...
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