Friggin in the Rigging

[Tom D. Wilson]

Currently studying for my Nd, one thing they dont really cover is rigging and the use of pulleys except for using winches. Can any one give me any helpful hints / point me in the right direction? suggested literature would be much appreciated.

 

[Lumberjack]

The Art and Science of Practial Rigging ($25 bucks from Sherrill) is a good place to start.

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Adding:
Don Blair's "Arborist Equipment"
ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide



The price of being unlearned surely outwieghs the costs of these materials:
Sherrill Catalog
Samson Climber's Guide
CMI Catalog/Pulley Construction
OSHA Rigging Guide
OSHA Logging Guide


Experience with someone is best as you step into this territory; written word to give some guide; make some sense out of experience.

Or something like that,
-KC

 

[Cookie Monster]

Just take care in putting them into practice at once. It’s probably a good thing to work with someone and ask a bunch of questions. Sometimes the stress on the tree can be a little unexpected. IMO I went through the Rigging for Removal video series in school and it was very helpful to me. C.M

 

[Tom D. Wilson]

cheers guys

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Any specific points you need over explained?

 

[alanarbor]

Ah rats! I thought this was going to be a Sex Pistols thread!

Other than that I think the folks that preceded me covered most of the resources you need