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11-03-2008, 07:57 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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So how big does a tree branch need to be
to knock you out? I've tried this a couple of times now and every time I'm trimming back some tree branches, one has to hit me in the head. The last time, I was up in the tree and it bounced off my head and then knocked over the ladder so I had to jump out of the tree to get down. Yesterday, it kicked back and hit me in the head and knocked me off the ladder. It was a 6" diameter branch, but it only left a big lump on my head!  How big do they need to be to actually knock you out? 
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11-03-2008, 08:00 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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I guess you have a thick skull? I had the same thing happen to me at work, big ass engine hatch nailed me on the back of the head, my boss figured I wouldn't be getting up, but I did, no passing out...
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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11-03-2008, 08:04 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Depends how fast the branch is moving at the time.
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11-03-2008, 08:07 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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And where it hit you too.
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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11-03-2008, 08:13 AM
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That explains a lot about ya! 
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11-03-2008, 08:22 AM
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cut the tree down
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11-03-2008, 08:33 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj
cut the tree down
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Nooooo! Trees are our friends.  They just don't always like getting a haircut. Now I do have a ghetto tree that I think we're going to need to cut down, but it's too close to the power lines for me to mess around with it.
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11-03-2008, 09:05 AM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
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Goddam hippy!!!
We actually have a dead tree in our back yard that has to come down. Looks like Justin is going to have a whole, 75 year old oak tree for the fire pit in the spring 
-Tim
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11-03-2008, 09:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Depends how fast the branch is moving at the time.
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What if it is on a treadmill?
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11-03-2008, 09:21 AM
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depends on the type of tree. wear a helmet 
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11-03-2008, 11:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
What if it is on a treadmill?
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It will take off
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Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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11-03-2008, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
What if it is on a treadmill?
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I think if you explain how it got on the treadmill your question will be alot easier to answer
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
and once i get PHB, what do i ajust it too?
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Seven.
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Last edited by wretched73; 11-03-2008 at 02:11 PM.
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11-03-2008, 02:29 PM
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I gotta say it ....DUMBA$$ !!! You TRYING to kill yourself ? 
If you're trying to kill yourself, keep at it. Seems whatever you've been doing as far as trimming isn't working if you keep getting hit or end up almost killing yourself. I think you're smarter than that.
Either think it out just a bit more, or hire a tree company. I'm sure the tree guys will do the work, clean up and leave your head a lil better than if you did it yourself.....you might end up like this next time....
http://www.st-v-sw.net/STSWATST.html
(the pix anyways)
P.S. (do like the tree guys do and use rope to secure the branch if you're not sure)
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11-03-2008, 02:35 PM
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Back away from the power tools. 
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11-03-2008, 02:47 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRIS67
Back away from the power tools. |
Who has power tools?
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11-03-2008, 02:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRIS67
Back away from the power tools. |
Do they make chainsaws with rotary dials?
When you consider technology and Jeff, think Fred Flintstone.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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11-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Do they make chainsaws with rotary dials?
When you consider technology and Jeff, think Fred Flintstone.
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http://www.bestglide.com/Wire_Saw_Info.html
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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11-03-2008, 05:02 PM
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Jeff, are you polish? Try standing on the branch when youre cutting it instead of standing under it! 
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Last edited by 98tadriver; 11-03-2008 at 05:02 PM.
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11-03-2008, 07:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
Nooooo! Trees are our friends. They just don't always like getting a haircut. Now I do have a ghetto tree that I think we're going to need to cut down, but it's too close to the power lines for me to mess around with it. |
never too close to the power lines to be cut down just gotta know how to use a chainsaw!
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11-03-2008, 08:06 PM
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jeeze, for someone who just razzed me about cutting trees. Hypocrite!
a few years back, I was hit in the back of my head be a 1.5" or so branch that fell a good 30 ft before it hit me, it dropped me to my knees and i couldn't see straight for a couple minutes but it was still conscious. Like said above, the speed has a lot do do with being knocked unconscious, not just he size od the branch.
How in the world did you manage to drop a 6" diameter branch on yourself?
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11-03-2008, 08:40 PM
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Admin.
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The tree he was hugging smacked him for fondling it.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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11-03-2008, 09:57 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
How in the world did you manage to drop a 6" diameter branch on yourself?
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It was only about 3-4 feet away and I was back away from it to the side. But it kicked back at an angle. But I didn't cut down the whole tree, just about 40-50 branches and only 1 of them hit me. So my percentage was pretty good. I know I've hit my head much harder while working under the cars so this was just another hit. You kids need to learn how to build up your skull strength! All this whining and complaining does nothing for your noggin! 
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11-04-2008, 01:12 AM
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The trees are taking it easy on you because you hug them
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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11-07-2008, 10:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
to knock you out? I've tried this a couple of times now and every time I'm trimming back some tree branches, one has to hit me in the head. The last time, I was up in the tree and it bounced off my head and then knocked over the ladder so I had to jump out of the tree to get down. Yesterday, it kicked back and hit me in the head and knocked me off the ladder. It was a 6" diameter branch, but it only left a big lump on my head! How big do they need to be to actually knock you out? |
Dude, I don't mean to laugh at you but I have tears in my eyes. That was hysterical, sorry it keeps happening to you.
Art.
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