Last week I was at TCI and had a great time. Every show that I go to I look for more tools that are made just for arborists. There are many tools that are adapted for arborists and we are finding new tools every year. To me, this shows another phase in the maturing of our craft.

Can anyone add to the list of tools that are designed SPECIFICALLY for arborists. Computer programs don't count, new chippers don't count. Here is the start of the list:

The Big Shot
Lock Jack
Hobbs lowering device
Hobbs lowering block
Footlocker-Looks like a pair of microcenders cast into one piece
Arborware jeans
Throw bags
The Ness Rope Bucket
Cobra Cabling System

Please submit suggestions for the list.

Tom

Reply to post by Tom Dunlap, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:


Hey Tom,
How about the"throwbag-sawchains"?

jsirbasku

Reply to post by jsirbasku, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:

Dont forget the adjustable hardhat for our swelling heads.......


Seriously, petzl has a mountaineer helmet that you can install ear protection and face screen.

Kevin

Reply to post by jsirbasku, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:

Johnie?

Last night I got an email on this subject from Don Blair and he suggested throw bags. Good call.

I added Ness Rope Bags too. Cambium/rope savers will be on the list.

Are you talking about those sawchains with a rope on either end? I have seen those for years in camping/gardening catalogs. I can't get too close to those things!

Tom

Reply to post by Kevin Hillery, on November 15, 1999 at 22:28:00:

That is an adaption for arborists, not really a new invention.

Kind of hard to pass judgement on what makes the list but I am trying to gather items that are radically different than what came before. The Hobbs block is a pulley, sure, but it was specifically engineered and designed to meet the needs of arborists. There are few other trades that put pulleys to the test that we do when we slam-dunk chunks out of trees.

Tom

Reply to post by Tom Dunlap, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:


Tom,
This would probably fall under "Hobbs Lowering Device", but one of my favorite tools (designed for arborists) would have to be the porta-wrap.What do you think?
Johnny

Reply to post by jsirbasku, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:

The portawrap tools are a portable version of the Hobb's Lowering device.

Tom

Reply to post by Tom Dunlap, on November 16, 1999 at 02:01:58:

Hey, Tom, don't forget the Ness TreeBoat for exhausted arborists in need of a nap before descending. Tom

Reply to post by Tom Dunlap, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:

just thought i might spoil your fun, but the cobra cabling system was made in sweden for mooring fishing boats. but one you can add to list is chain saw saftey pants, ones with blocking matteral in,although its not new( been in the uk for 15 years)

Reply to post by Tom Dunlap, on November 10, 1999 at 23:08:42:

Can you tell me whow to get ahold of the manufacturer that makes the Hobbs lowering device? Also the manufacturer's name..


Thank you,
Mike LeMaster