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Skip all the boring stuff and buy a knuckle boom with a grapplesaw.

Chainsaws are designed to have both hands on it while cutting. I think that gloves with any level of real chainsaw protection would be so thick you couldn't even handle a saw...

That's a good safety record, you should be proud. "I am almost obsessed with safety." Usually safety obsessed people are open to new ways of trying to keep people safe. You don't see how starting with brake on could prevent a greenhorn from getting hurt?

H He also rigged his truck to start while in gear because anyone who can't safely handle a vehicle that starts in motion should seriously reevaluate their ability to drive a vehicle.

No one's telling you you're wrong and no one's telling you what to do. Maybe you should add 'people who do things differently than me' to your original list.

I was explaining that I do make use of the brake at all times. Only time it comes off is to make a cut.

I'll admit, my post was a bit tongue in cheek in response to your pet peeves about chain brakes. But.... You shouldn't assume I'm useless because I do things differently than you, and in return I won't assume your a hack that has no insight into current safety protocols taught by all trainers...

When you pick up a chainsaw, start it, and the chain starts running because the previous user didn't apply the chain brake like they're supposed to and can't seem to be understand why it's a safety issue.

I always broke these clips while climbing and couldn't find replacements other than buying a new saw with scabbard. My solution was switching to the velcro leg straps. I now prefer to wear handsaws on my leg while working and they don't break as easily.

I don't know if that tenex is good for tying knots in. I'd look up samson 'stable braid' 5/8". Better for knots. The Bowline knot is your friend if you want to untie it.

Rope placement in the tree is important. Are you able to tie the rope higher in the tree? Or will it be closer to the bottom? A 1/2" rope placed up in the tree can be safer than a 5/8" or 3/4" rope tied closer to the ground. Since your pulling with a tractor, buying a heavier rope won't hurt...

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I have a gas powered track wheelbarrow. Not very refined machine, a little slow, but it's rated for 660lbs and will haul anything that fits in it uphill all day without complaining. These sell for $1999.00 new at the Canadian version of Harbor Freight. Got this one next to new for 1200...

Could you sell it for half the price after the EAB is all cleaned up in your area? 500 would pay back pretty quick in man hours and crew morale.

If the bmg rake is the right tools for the job, I don't see why a good welder/fabricator couldn't make it attach to the front or back of your compact tractor.

Today I signed some petitions to stop changes that would change Arboriculture in Ontario, Canada. Tree workers and Certified Arborist would no longer be able to prescribe or carry out tree work without the consent and supervision of a Ontario Professional Forrester. This change will make ISA...

I considered buying one recently, but ended up buying a different one. There's a lot of mixed reviews on it. I didn't like no quick release on leg straps and it didn't seem to have much storage loops. Waist strap also looked like it was designed for someone skinnier than me.... As with all...

Have you ever weighed your truck empty and full to figure out if your overweight when full? Steel and wood boxes are pretty heavy. I gained about 400lbs payload ability when I switched from steel/wood to aluminum box on my F350. You can put as many leafs in as you want but it doesn't change...

Fall arrest harnesses will save you, then try kill you. Especially heavier people who can't be rescued immediately. The leg straps cut into your leg arteries and when the pressure is released, can be fatal. Look up Suspension Trauma. It's been some time since I've had to wear a fall arrest...

Have you tried looking for a handle online? -whiskey river -beaver tooth There's also amazon and ebay, but quality can be harder to predict. Are you able to get your hands on any good lumber in your area to make your own handle? Time consuming, but rewarding experience.