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  1. treesandsurf

    Oahu Tree Works Hiring

    We're looking to hire a climber here in Hawaii. Full time work with great pay and benefits in a beautiful setting. If interested please call me at 808 265-7495 or email [email protected] aloha, JP
  2. treesandsurf

    Woodsman 15x or Bandit 1590?

    I should clarify, I own a bandit 1590. I love this machine it's amazing. We've had nothing but great experiences with this chipper, it eats whatever we throw at it and keeps asking for more. I picked up a woodsman 15x for a great price, I would love to keep both but I can't seem to make sense of...
  3. treesandsurf

    Woodsman 15x or Bandit 1590?

    I'm in a unique position where I have two chippers and didn't exactly plan it to end up like this but needless to say I ended up with two. I've got a 2004 Bandit 1590 we've been using for two years. It has been a great machine, no major issues and chips really well. The autofeed never has worked...
  4. treesandsurf

    My Business Setup Opinions: SERIOUS INQUIRES PLZ

    This is a common issue. I'm not sure of all the details you posted with your situation, but what I heard for the most part seems to be a common theme. A lot of guys want to fulfill their dream of being their own boss and running their own business. This is pretty natural and praiseworthy in many...
  5. treesandsurf

    Engine Options on Bandit Chippers

    I've got a 130hp Perkins in my 1590xp it's a great engine. I've only had the chipper less than a year but it had 400 hours when I got it, no problems to speak of. When I was researching chippers and engine combos I found nothing but good things about the Perkins although a lot of people seem to...
  6. treesandsurf

    ESI Tachometer

    I've got an ESI (Electronic Solutions Inc.) tachometer that is in good working condition. I pulled this off a 2004 1590xp. I'm asking $100+shipping cost. jp:D
  7. treesandsurf

    Ford F550 chip box/dump box and mini platform project.

    How much you selling the truck for? jp:D
  8. treesandsurf

    Hawaii Trees

    Yes we have some amazing trees in Hawaii! jp:D
  9. treesandsurf

    board certified master

    There's an application packet on the ISA website (International Society of Arboriculture) you download the app and mail in. You also have to mail in some other docs which are listed in the BCMA handbook. The test is hard, I failed the first time and have yet to go back and re-take. It covers...
  10. treesandsurf

    Certified Tree Risk Assessor

    good discussion regarding the ca cert and climbing. It's frustrating when you've developed a craft (climbing) which is challenging/rewarding/demanding/difficult/hard work and takes a lot of time to hone and part of the recognition for the honing of this craft is lumped into a big CA...
  11. treesandsurf

    Business idea for everyone

    What ever happened with this? jp:D
  12. treesandsurf

    Certified Tree Risk Assessor

    Fortunately there are people out there willing to spend money to preserve trees, even those that may have been quickly condemned by the drive-by tree guy :msp_scared:. The TRACE program is worth taking for the education itself. The cert is probably usefull/less depending on your location...
  13. treesandsurf

    what would you do?

    Make sure you explain that what he is asking is a temporary bandage, your plan will help solve his problem because you are going to help him plant the right tree in the right place, and top his tree which he so desperately wants done. jp:D
  14. treesandsurf

    what would you do?

    Tell him the only way you'll do it is on a top and replacement program. You help him select a tree to fill in, buy the material from the nursery, top the tree and then plant nearby the existing tree to eventually fill in. You get paid to plant a tree, top a tree, then remove it in a year or...
  15. treesandsurf

    tracked chippers

    This is not for me personally, or a tree service. This is for a homeowner with a large property and limited access that has projects every now and then and was interested in a tracked chipper. jp:D
  16. treesandsurf

    Huge White Oak needs help

    You can take the samples yourself. Find the extension service, usually connected to a major university or USDA office in your area. Google to find the office, make the call and you will probably get sent in the right direction. Ask them how they want the samples prepared, collect them and bring...
  17. treesandsurf

    Huge White Oak needs help

    Ignore the suggestions for deep root fertilization for now. You have to get to the root of the problem :msp_razz:. Did the person who made this recommendation determine that there is a nutrient deficiency? With the decline as you mentioned, there have to be other major factors contributing to...
  18. treesandsurf

    Need Help justifying an ethical dilemma

    If you're going to do work in the residential/private scene you'd better get used to this situation. At least once a week I get asked to top a tree. I tell them I don't top trees, but I know a bunch of guys that would do it for them. Most of the time they want to hear what I recommend and I...
  19. treesandsurf

    tracked chippers

    For this with experience using tracked chippers, what are the best brands or makes? I saw some smaller ones (4" maybe?) that were being discussed on another arborist forum and were made in Europe, can't remember the name? The smaller bandit tracked chippers look pretty nice. jp:D
  20. treesandsurf

    What could cause literally half of a tree to die?

    I agree my first guess would be recent damage to root system. Could be on the same side as the dieback or opposite depending on the species. jp:D
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