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  1. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    I do not recall seeing somebody do it before, but I wouldn't ridicule someone with gear who did that in certain circumstances. These tripod ladders are fairly sturdy, but there are properties with mole holes or the like that can cause the ladder to tip unexpectedly. And tying it could allow a...
  2. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    It's like an intricate choreography that is nicely suited to hand pruners and hand saw. Pole pruners are too long and bulky to maneuver for the proper cuts and angles from all directions. These fruit spurs transitioned from water sprouts to fruit bearing in less than two years. This photo...
  3. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    That's either a 6 footer or 8 footer with more rungs hidden. The best combination I've used is owning both 6 foot and 10 foot. Pole pruners for fruit trees are a hack tool when it comes to proper fruit spur management, so ladders or some other way to reach throughout the tree is best. I used...
  4. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    Primate skills ?? LOL
  5. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    For fruit trees 12 feet and under ... I challenge you to a duel !! Bucket vs. Ladder ... with emphasis on fruit spur management.
  6. mdvaden

    Orchard Ladder

    Tallman is one of the best, for more than just solid construction. I will explain more, but first ... 10 FEET and under is easy to move and carry. A ten footer collapses, tucks under the arm holding the leg like a handle and is pretty streamlined to move. Anything 12 FEET and taller sucks to...
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