Always enjoy watching your channel. I recently bought a battery powered "Portable Winch" and I couldn't be happier. Really convenient for pulling trees over, skidding logs, etc.
I've got a set of blocks like that but we rarely use them except for lifting from the portawrap. I typically make a simple truckers hitch around a tree for a hand pull. For any more than that we use the mini skid because we can! I really like the climbing hitch with the pulley for a convenient slack tend. One additional step can be done for more security, once pre-tensioned the pull rope can be tied off to your portawrap anchor in the event the load is too much to be pulled by hand it is saftely secured and not dependent on the blocks alone. Nice to see things picking up speed, Be Well Patrick!
Nice. I never thought to put a micro pulley at the base of the french prusik, not a bad idea for making the most of your 5:1 length. I like this new format where you talk over the video in the corner. Been hitting up some of the podcast too. Keep up the awesome work!
I have a scenario tomorrow morning where I am going to employ something similar. I'm dropping a spar into limited space. There are fences all around so I don't want the top to ground in and have the butt go back onto a fence. Basically, drop it from a high enough spot on the spar for the wood to fit in the available space, and have it come off clean and drop flat. I hope to set all that up with the face cut and notch, then break the hinge wood with the 5 to 1 once safely back on the ground. If I screw it up I'll be repairing a fence! I don't want to climb and drop smaller pieces because there is a big hollow in that spar and it is sketchy enough I don't want to chance it. But enough about me! Patrick, I'm loving these! The part from last summer I have watched a couple of times on its own, but fitting it in here was a good way to tie the two pieces together. Stay safe, stay motivational! You provide a valuable service with these videos! (At least, I value them, and judging from the comment section, I am not alone in that!)
@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM I could have cut a little more and saved some effort on the pull, but better safe than sorry! It landed in the space, no damage to fences or deck, or climber!
3 cameras, man that’s a lot of work to keep up with and edit and run a business. Hats off to you Mugs. I love every video you produce and always end up learning something. Keep up the great work dude🤙🏻
I put a bolens with a bite in the end of all my pull lines when we pull by hand. It gives you a easier grip. Same knot for a throw line. Nice pulley system. Do you have a link or more information on the 5 to 1
I've got the Stein 5:1 set. They are awesome. I always set them with a redirect to anotcher point. Then I install the 5:1 set horizontal and the reset is easier.
pretty cool vid, I like easy way of doing the job, no heavy equipment, only a block and tackle like on a sailing ship; only a small remark from a safety point of view: does it make sense to use a guide pulley to create a triangle and bring the ground staff out reach of the tree? climb safe :-)
Yes, that's always an option when you have the anchor points to work with. It didn't come down as close to us as it looks in the video... appreciate the comment... - Patrick
I was watching an older video of yours Massdam rope puller how it works and how to use it and was wondering if you now use the micro pully on that set up? I like the idea and I'm going to give it a try on my Massdam rope setup. I hate having to pull 150 feet of rope through it every time. I could just leave it in, but I like storing my rope separate in a rope bag. Will this hook up be a weak link or not much different than using a whole rope and not using the prusik?
Yes, I hook up the Maasdam exactly the same as the fiddle block, using a carabiner, micropulley, and prusik cord. The rope in my Maasdam is 25ft long with an eye spliced into the end. I wouldn't describe hooking it up like this using a prusik as a weak link... everything is fully rated... no different than a climbing system... also, the prusik will slip a bit if overpulled, letting you know that you are maxing out your equipment and that you might need to try a different tactic... - Patrick
I'm not sure which brand it is, you can find them here, about halfway down the page... www.wesspur.com/rigging/arborist-mechanical-advantage-kits.html - Patrick
I have used a winch. You have to be careful pulling with anything that can snap your rope, like a vehicle/winch/skid steer, etc... pre-tension just enough so you know it can't go backwards, get all your cuts perfect, then start pulling it over... - Patrick
@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM good info. I got a winch with wireless remote so i can apply tension as i see fit at the tree. Seeing your fiddle I may get one of those when I can't use the winch.
Nice work Pat, 👍 One thing though, you walked around the long way to avoid walking beneath that tree yet you walked out in front of it to set a wedge. Granted the fence was right behind it but I would have foregone the second wedge rather than step out in front of a tree with a back cut in it.
Yeah, I see your point. The tree just had such a healthy back lean that I knew there was no way it could come over before we were both hauling on it... - Patrick
I didn't climb it, I set the rope using throwline. I have a couple videos about throwline here: th-cam.com/video/2c7QjpqLARM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/U-ge0v97WgI/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps... - Patrick
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Always enjoy watching your channel. I recently bought a battery powered "Portable Winch" and I couldn't be happier. Really convenient for pulling trees over, skidding logs, etc.
I've got a set of blocks like that but we rarely use them except for lifting from the portawrap. I typically make a simple truckers hitch around a tree for a hand pull. For any more than that we use the mini skid because we can! I really like the climbing hitch with the pulley for a convenient slack tend. One additional step can be done for more security, once pre-tensioned the pull rope can be tied off to your portawrap anchor in the event the load is too much to be pulled by hand it is saftely secured and not dependent on the blocks alone. Nice to see things picking up speed, Be Well Patrick!
Nice. I never thought to put a micro pulley at the base of the french prusik, not a bad idea for making the most of your 5:1 length. I like this new format where you talk over the video in the corner. Been hitting up some of the podcast too. Keep up the awesome work!
Yeah, I love that micropulley trick! Thanks and welcome to the channel! - Patrick
I have a scenario tomorrow morning where I am going to employ something similar. I'm dropping a spar into limited space. There are fences all around so I don't want the top to ground in and have the butt go back onto a fence. Basically, drop it from a high enough spot on the spar for the wood to fit in the available space, and have it come off clean and drop flat. I hope to set all that up with the face cut and notch, then break the hinge wood with the 5 to 1 once safely back on the ground. If I screw it up I'll be repairing a fence! I don't want to climb and drop smaller pieces because there is a big hollow in that spar and it is sketchy enough I don't want to chance it.
But enough about me! Patrick, I'm loving these! The part from last summer I have watched a couple of times on its own, but fitting it in here was a good way to tie the two pieces together.
Stay safe, stay motivational! You provide a valuable service with these videos! (At least, I value them, and judging from the comment section, I am not alone in that!)
Thanks Dwayne, appreciate it! How did your job go with all the fences? Stay safe out there... - Patrick
@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM I could have cut a little more and saved some effort on the pull, but better safe than sorry! It landed in the space, no damage to fences or deck, or climber!
Great video! Thanks for the showing the setup.
Another great video man. Videos like this are very helpful for me considering I mainly work solo. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Thanks brother, stay safe. - Patrick
3 cameras, man that’s a lot of work to keep up with and edit and run a business. Hats off to you Mugs. I love every video you produce and always end up learning something. Keep up the great work dude🤙🏻
Thanks brother, really appreciate it... - Patrick
Thanks for the video! As always, informative, educational and entertaining, you are a Craftsman, keep up the good work.
Thanks brother, appreciate it.... - Patrick
I use a come along with a arborist rope . That's a great technique you did for sure !
Awesome video. Commentary is super helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! - Patrick
Awesome! Thanks for the lesson brother. 👍 Climb safe and GOD Bless. 🙏😇
always clear and understandable. why i watch. Another good one man! thank you!
How did you get the rope up high into the tree you were cutting, and how did you secure it? Newbie just curious
I put a bolens with a bite in the end of all my pull lines when we pull by hand. It gives you a easier grip.
Same knot for a throw line.
Nice pulley system. Do you have a link or more information on the 5 to 1
It's about half way down the page, here:
www.wesspur.com/rigging/arborist-mechanical-advantage-kits.html
- Patrick
Ciao,congratulations for the channel always excellent content
I've got the Stein 5:1 set. They are awesome. I always set them with a redirect to anotcher point. Then I install the 5:1 set horizontal and the reset is easier.
Nice, I like to do the same when I'm using them to lift and I know we'll have to reset more than once... thanks for watching - Patrick
Thanks Patrick!
pretty cool vid, I like easy way of doing the job, no heavy equipment, only a block and tackle like on a sailing ship; only a small remark from a safety point of view: does it make sense to use a guide pulley to create a triangle and bring the ground staff out reach of the tree? climb safe :-)
Yes, that's always an option when you have the anchor points to work with. It didn't come down as close to us as it looks in the video... appreciate the comment... - Patrick
I was watching an older video of yours Massdam rope puller how it works and how to use it and was wondering if you now use the micro pully on that set up? I like the idea and I'm going to give it a try on my Massdam rope setup. I hate having to pull 150 feet of rope through it every time. I could just leave it in, but I like storing my rope separate in a rope bag. Will this hook up be a weak link or not much different than using a whole rope and not using the prusik?
Yes, I hook up the Maasdam exactly the same as the fiddle block, using a carabiner, micropulley, and prusik cord. The rope in my Maasdam is 25ft long with an eye spliced into the end. I wouldn't describe hooking it up like this using a prusik as a weak link... everything is fully rated... no different than a climbing system... also, the prusik will slip a bit if overpulled, letting you know that you are maxing out your equipment and that you might need to try a different tactic... - Patrick
Great video Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels
50 points! - Patrick
Hey brother how much is the beranek videos? I've been wanting to purchase his videos for awhile now I just didnt know where to look for them.
They are available from Wesspur for $179 for the whole set: wesspur.com/videos/tree-climbing-videos.html
That fiddle block looks stouter than the rest I'm finding in the internet.
What brand is that?
I'm not sure which brand it is, you can find them here, about halfway down the page...
www.wesspur.com/rigging/arborist-mechanical-advantage-kits.html
- Patrick
Maybe pull from the side. If something breaks it becomes a cannon really fast.
Do you tie the main line off to porta wrap after pretension? As safety.
Yeah, you really should. I don't always trust those little cams..... - Patrick
What do you use for your prusik? 3/8 Tenex?
yes, 3/8 Tenex makes a nice prusik cord... - Patrick
@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM Another great video. What length do you use for your split tail?
Do you ever use a vehicle winch? like if you have the ability to use on on said tree to take down.
I have used a winch. You have to be careful pulling with anything that can snap your rope, like a vehicle/winch/skid steer, etc... pre-tension just enough so you know it can't go backwards, get all your cuts perfect, then start pulling it over... - Patrick
@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM good info. I got a winch with wireless remote so i can apply tension as i see fit at the tree. Seeing your fiddle I may get one of those when I can't use the winch.
What would you say is the advantage of a fiddleblock over a masdam rope puller?
Fiddle Blocks are usually faster for me to use... I don't really know...I just prefer them :) - Patrick
Dumb & Dumber quote there! Thanks for the great vid.
Hahahaha, awesome work Dave, 50 points! - Patrick
Beat me to it!
My name is Luis I work in Nj I would like to see a video of how to use the new tools because I work with old school
Anything in particular for the newer stuff? - Patrick
I was going to say that’s definitely from dumb and dumber. I knew that before I looked in the comments lmao 😂 nice work and awesome channel brother.
The movie reference was from dumb and dumber. Classic!
Bonus points: Was when they first got in the van to travel to Aspen. Loyd looks and harry and says "we're really do'in it, huh buddy!"
Hundred points..... :) - Patrick
Nice work Pat, 👍 One thing though, you walked around the long way to avoid walking beneath that tree yet you walked out in front of it to set a wedge. Granted the fence was right behind it but I would have foregone the second wedge rather than step out in front of a tree with a back cut in it.
Yeah, I see your point. The tree just had such a healthy back lean that I knew there was no way it could come over before we were both hauling on it... - Patrick
DUMB AND DUMBER!!! Win.
You still had to climb what if I can’t
I didn't climb it, I set the rope using throwline. I have a couple videos about throwline here:
th-cam.com/video/2c7QjpqLARM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/U-ge0v97WgI/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps... - Patrick
That’s off Home alone movie 🎥 🍿 great video brother
My name is not Rick...... anyone... sponge bob square pants. Thank u for vids. Cut it deep
Dumb and Dumber is the answer. lol
harry potter movie LOL