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My career as a climbing arborist has come to an end. From 1988 to June 11th 2015. I had an accident while on the job that has cost me for the rest of my life. Without going into details, I wanted to see if this was a place that I was trusted enough to unload my climbing and rigging gear. I'm...

I just had to share this. Its my chainsaw stand fashioned from a bike stand and steel saw clamp. This thing will safely hold my 440 -down to my tree saw. It makes filing a joy, especially since you're not huntched over the powerhead -sharpening, with sweat pouring off you. I don't know about...

Since I started tree care, 1988 part time groundie, then 1990 full time climber-- I was taught as my primary climbing knot the taught line hitch. I had used this until 1993 where I graduated to a split tail -with a micro pulley to tend a Blake's hitch. It was an awesome step forward in an...

Can't find the bar specs online. What's the largest size I can run with the Stihl 09?

I've only had two. One, a 48" x 140' red oak that was completely rotted from the root flare to the 15' sweet spot. My boss asked "for the first time," if I wanted to do it. I immediately said no F-ing way. So he gets saddled up and begins his ascent with spurs. Each step up the wood would...

It's bad, so I'm told. Was married for 12 years though combined with dating, we were together for nearly 20. We slept apart the entire time. Well, life happens and you find yourself divorced. I've been with my g/f now for two years- and we too sleep apart. It's that loud. I'm not having...

Of all that I've read/watched about, WWII holds a special place. Despite what the Germans did -or stood for, I find them very intriguing. And though some ancient battles are extremely interesting to me, WWII seems more tangible due to its place in recent history. Without going into detail what...

I have a question. Never seen it done up close, but from what I've seen online, the anchoring looks really confusing. Included are some pics of what I mean. 1.) Now is there more going on -than just simply anchoring an SRT? 2.) Is there really a need to have all these devices present -just...

I'm referring to the smaller items, saddles, ropes, carabiners, etc.... Since I sweat like a madman, I'll either bucket wash or take my saddle to the laundry mat. I'm worried that the salts will start to destroy the stitching, or subtly break down the nylon fibers in key places. My...

Started smoking, for 7 years -then quit for nearly 15 years, only to start up again for another 3 years. I stopped smoking April of 2013, so I'm coming up on a year soon. But what I did take up -was the electronic ciggies. Don't know how long I'll continue to do that, but I like smoking. I...

Gotta say there are loads to watch, but American Dad is truly well written and hilarious. Every character is intriguing, especially Roger and Avery Bullock. As for the later night cartoons, SquidBillies has definitely got my goat.

Has anyone tried it on their own? Seen one? I gave it a whirl with a fig tree I had. I've got a bunch of pics -but my ex wife won't dig them up for me. I have a citrus tree that I'm working with now. It takes years, but if you like nit pick pruning and training it's rather rewarding.

Back in the mid 90's- some of you in North America will remember the very real concerns of the Gypsy Moth. These little guys were everywhere -with a voracious appetite to match. When I was a kid, I had picked up a woolybear caterpillar and within minutes my hands were swollen with a hive type...

Here's one that got my blood pressure up. I have a Petzl Caritool on my saddles left side, my safety lanyard on my right. See where this is going? So I'm untied to re-route around some branches -and I've employed my lanyard to do its job while positioning. I'm a big guy— 6' and 225lbs. and...

Pruning a giant Pin Oak in Youngstown Ohio that hung over a sidewalk in an up-class neighborhood. We had the walks blocked off with traffic cones and literally 4' of brush and debris that I was dropping. Then I notice two people- man and wife, in their late 60's who are approaching. Now you'd...

Mine is the pitchfork. Perfect for using in a raking motion to pile up all the debris which handles poorly manually. Then shovel it up, carry it to the truck and pitch it in..... What's yours?

My number 1 is watching folks yank that starting cord with such force- pulling laterally, and until their hand and arm reach toward the heavens. I was trained to never pull beyond 16" and to pull vertically. I've got a bunch more -but I'll let others have a go first. If this type of...

I'm looking to get new felling dogs for my Stihl 440 Magnum. Something more aggressive than the stock spikes it comes with. Any suggestions? Thanks....