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  • September 1, 2021

    Integrating a Grapple Crane Into a Tree Care Business

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    "Increases in safety, speed and efficiency have impacted every part of our business," says Joe Pipitone, whose crews are seen here using their grapple crane to clear a utility line. All photos courtesy of Joe Pipitone. This article looks at [...]

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  • September 1, 2021

    TCI Magazine Booth to Feature Unboxing Ring for New Products Such as the Petzl Eject

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Over the course of three days, each product will be “unboxed” and reviewed, usually by a third-party end user not affiliated with the manufacturer brand. TCIA staff photo. TCI EXPO, TCIA’s annual conference and trade show, will be held in [...]

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  • July 1, 2021

    Sopladores de mochila: ¿Sabías?

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Backpack Blowers: Did You Know? Cuando las empresas forestales hablan de capacitación, las discusiones a menudo se centran en operaciones de aparejos, uso de moto sierras, Programa de TCIA Concientizacion sobre peligros Electricos o rescate aéreo. Pero, ¿con qué frecuencia [...]

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  • June 1, 2021

    Bumper Stump: Can You Cut It?

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    The bumper cut, or flare-lock cut, would be useful in situations where that log must not move or it will hit something very close by as it is lifted off the stump. TCIA staff photos. What? Bumper stump? No-move crane [...]

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  • May 1, 2021

    Transferencia de cubo a árbol: Permanezca en el Aire

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Transferring from Bucket to Tree: Stay in the Air Illustration by Bryan Kotwica A veces, el elevador aéreo simplemente no puede acceder a donde debe estar en el árbol. Aquí hay una breve introducción sobre cómo transferir cuidadosamente su posición [...]

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