Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[cobey]

oh well, if ya put it that way probably not a good idea! :msp_ohmy: a bucket truck is probably cheaper :biggrin:

 

[Locust Cutter]

How bad you want to learn? I got lots of climbing rigs. The trick isn't in getting up the tree; it's all about coming back down at the right speed. Too fast or too slow=not good.

Enough som that Dad and I have been debating back and forth between me buying one of the spur climbing kits from Bailey's or a similar retailer and the two of us going in on a bucket truck. The truck has it's distinct advantages, but it's also pretty limited on what else it can do. Not to mention the added expenses of main't, operation, ingress/egress limitations, etc. With a climbing kit (and the skill to use it properly) it would open a few more possibilities up for trees which would be much easier to take out from the top down... Plus, I just like climbing... :msp_thumbup:

oh well, if ya put it that way probably not a good idea! :msp_ohmy: a bucket truck is probably cheaper :biggrin:

Not to mention, they're usually less cranky, unless they're a blue oval product...:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[pdqdl]

Enough som that Dad and I have been debating back and forth between me buying one of the spur climbing kits from Bailey's or a similar retailer and the two of us going in on a bucket truck...

A bucket truck costs a lot of money to insure and maintain. Every year, every day; whether you use it or not. Climbing equipment expense? Close to nothing. Properly used and maintained, that stuff lasts for many years.

I have advised other guys on this topic: don't buy new stuff unless you have the business to support the big expense. Buy used stuff off ebay, craigs list, or pawn shops. You can get into a complete setup for about 1/3rd to 1/2 the expense. Myself, I keep getting broke climbers coming by my shop liquidating their stuff. Right now, I have 3 sets of Gecko climbers that are absolutely pristine, and the last two sets I only paid about $300 for both.

 

[pdqdl]

Im not so good walking on level ground, so I guess I need a pet giraffee and it can raise me up to the limbs i want to cut....that would be so COOL!!!!!

I got yer giraffe; they look like this: Jarraff Industries, Inc.: Tree Trimmer, All-Terrain Tree Trimmers, Tree Pruning & Trimming, Arborist Equipment, Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance, Tree Saw for Tree Cutting

 

[RVALUE]

I got yer giraffe; they look like this: Jarraff Industries, Inc.: Tree Trimmer, All-Terrain Tree Trimmers, Tree Pruning & Trimming, Arborist Equipment, Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance, Tree Saw for Tree Cutting

That is the beast that made an indescribable mess at the lake......

 

[Locust Cutter]

A bucket truck costs a lot of money to insure and maintain. Every year, every day; whether you use it or not. Climbing equipment expense? Close to nothing. Properly used and maintained, that stuff lasts for many years.

I have advised other guys on this topic: don't buy new stuff unless you have the business to support the big expense. Buy used stuff off ebay, craigs list, or pawn shops. You can get into a complete setup for about 1/3rd to 1/2 the expense. Myself, I keep getting broke climbers coming by my shop liquidating their stuff. Right now, I have 3 sets of Gecko climbers that are absolutely pristine, and the last two sets I only paid about $300 for both.

We will definitely be on touch...

 

[RVALUE]

While your there get the model and serial #'s off of the mower and engine.

model # SV600S Kohler 20 hp

597 cc

 

[RVALUE]

I plan to go up Wednesday, and mow the grass Thursday.

Less than 4 weeks.

 

[pdqdl]

I seem to have lost track of the GTG plan. I looked a bunch of pages back, but didn't find anything conclusive. In the rare event that I can make it, could somebody send me the details?

If I can come, I'll be happy to show anybody interested "the ropes".

 

[RVALUE]

Fri, Sat Sun around Oct 19

 

[pdqdl]

Same place as last year? I didn't mind the drive.

 

[workshop]

I can get to Harrison and maybe Jasper, but need directions from there. Any help?

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

I can get to Harrison and maybe Jasper, but need directions from there. Any help?

If you make Jasper you are a little to far.:msp_sneaky::msp_sneaky:

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Here's to you Jim:coffee::coffee::coffee:

 

[RVALUE]

Here's to you Jim:coffee::coffee::coffee:

Don't bother him, he's finding out how to fix a Kohler.

 

[RVALUE]

I scoped out the road, and it won't take the road logging crew long to make it over height accessible. Need to coordinate this maneuver prior to any over height arrivals.

Maybe none needed at all, but very little.

 

[RVALUE]

Today is topping 3 huge multi stem Maples.

Many loads of debris.

 

[RVALUE]

There won't be any scheduled climbing take downs this year, but a demonstration is fine.

 

[RVALUE]

There is close to a semi load of wood available.

 

[RVALUE]

I can get the RV electric extension over if I know of attendees.