Cabling points

[ducaticorse]

I am throwing a cable in between this codom. I'm thinking of fixing one to the far right lead as well, but want to decide on the best place to attach it to on this particular tree. (for this conversation the stem to the left will be labeled "1" the stem to the right will be labeled "2" and the lead to the right will be labeled "3"

1-2-3 OR 1-2/1-3


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[mattfr12]

When I do one like that I like making a triangle out of the cables if I can tree will move in good unison. If you can imagine what I'm saying use through bolts I rarely use a jlag.

 

[ducaticorse]

When I do one like that I like making a triangle out of the cables if I can tree will move in good unison. If you can imagine what I'm saying use through bolts I rarely use a jlag.

Yup! Thanks Matt.

 

[mattfr12]

Should require 6 bolts and three pieces if cable since your putting 2 bolts through each stem drill them like 8 inches apart.

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[capecodtree]

cable

It looks to me like 1-2, then 2-3. It would depend on the alignment of the support cables/limbs. I would only do three cables 1-3, if alignment and weight disbursement called for it. do you splice or use fingers?

 

[treeseer]

why not look for a clear 1-3 line?

Through-drilling with wirestops or wedgegrips works well.

buy the bmp. $10. :msp_scared:

 

[murphy4trees]

1-3 looks like it would work just fine on that tree, though you could get more extensive depending on client's budget, desire for preservation and risk involved in the tree.. Without being able to see the included bark areas in the pic, its hard to tell, but unless the tree is starting to split at the union, throgh rod seems like a waste of time and $..

Also.... any cable should be installed well above the top of the picture.. keep climbing til you hit 6" wood and look for a clear line from 1-3.. BMP would OK j-lags in 6" wood, but why take a chance on a big heavy tree like that.. I'd put in through bolts.. haven't tried the wire stops yet .. maybe I should get around to it..

Once you have 1-3 cabled , no worries about 2..

 

[treeseer]

1-3 looks like it would work just fine on that tree, though you could get more extensive depending on client's budget, desire for preservation and risk involved in the tree.. Without being able to see the included bark areas in the pic, its hard to tell, but unless the tree is starting to split at the union, throgh rod seems like a waste of time and $..

Also.... any cable should be installed well above the top of the picture.. keep climbing til you hit 6" wood and look for a clear line from 1-3.. BMP would OK j-lags in 6" wood, but why take a chance on a big heavy tree like that.. I'd put in through bolts.. haven't tried the wire stops yet .. maybe I should get around to it..

Once you have 1-3 cabled , no worries about 2..

Good post, but remember that 1 has a codom of its own, and if you cable the inner leader, that destabilizes the outer leader.

murph, get with it--through-cabling can be a very clean and easy operation.

 

[chief116]

Did you get this done before the storms? did the tree survive? We took down a tree we cabled in June today, reminded me of this thread.

 

[ducaticorse]

Did you get this done before the storms? did the tree survive? We took down a tree we cabled in June today, reminded me of this thread.

No, hasn't been done yet. I revisited the property after the storm to assess any damage. There was nothing heavy. I'm doing the work in December. I'm going to be there for a few days. I didn't get your last message btw, my inbox was full.