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  1. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    all different models. Probably ms020t.
  2. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    The gate??? Tape it open. Tape over the snaggy gate ledge, if applicable/ desirable.
  3. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    Rigid hanging rings and tool hooks has reduced this method. One-hand hanging and retrieving.
  4. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    I was mostly looking at current prices, readily available, online. Prices vary considerably. Echo top-handles are my only non-dealer saws. The local Echo dealer doesn't know much or stock much. Easier for me to find my own parts, online, and save the time and driving by having the parts...
  5. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    $404.00, plus tax, free shipping.
  6. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    Your chain, sprocket, and bar will move over to a new powerhead. The 2500t I have had the rigid, one-hand hook/ unhook ring, with the lanyard attaching to the wrap-handle. My 2511t's don't. A good feature. Do new 2511's have the improved racking hook? I'm considering a ported 2511t if they...
  7. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    What's wrong with your echo?
  8. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    That rope whip is a crucial trick. It can whip to the left or right, as well. Really useful for conifer limbs as a TIP!
  9. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    The bend radius is more important with higher loads. It wouldn't be video worthy to natty crotch and trunk wrap. Pitch can be avoided when using hardware. If it's a double- braid, there would be less cover/ core imbalance. I'm a KISS climber What saws are you one- handing? The little...
  10. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    Living/ working mainly in the country, outside of town, with almost all underground utilities, outside of production logging country sure helps. More no- cleanup jobs than the average tree company, especially when I can fell things back into the woods from the edge into the woods, helps...
  11. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    A hydraulic groundie that never gets tired, strong as an ox, fits in a 3/4/ 1-ton pick-up bed or trailer that the mini moves around, along with the chipper, on big jobsites, expands services offered, runs me $500 a month with insurance and a couple thousand down. I couldn't do medium/ big solo...
  12. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    A blessing. getjobber.com https://www.masterblasterhome.com/showthread.php?18295-Official-Jobber-Thread/page9 30 day free trial. refer someone, after something like 4 months, each of you get $75 account credit. You get a one hour phone consult from Jobber staff upon signup (they want...
  13. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    Sounds like you need at least a hydraulic ground worker. Do you use Jobber? Farm out things like accounting/ gov't BS, washing your truck/ chipper, laundry, house cleaning. Keep working at your pay grade. Your body won't last forever. The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as...
  14. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    You never have to repeat yourself 3 times, working solo.
  15. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    No shit. The climbing and rigging isn't the hard part.
  16. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    Mick, how long have you been at it? Only on your second employee. How long did the wooden head work for you?
  17. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    It is absolutely not for everyone.
  18. SeanKroll

    Solo Tree Work

    I enjoy working alone. No distractions. A mini and grapple is important, in my market. Also, a number of put-on-ground-only customers also helps. I'd started a thread about it previously, for tips and such. Things like rubber tire chock setting on a hill, solo, etc. I enjoy working with...
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