So what did you buy today

[Partner]

I do not know what is it

 

[dahmer]

I do not know what is it

If you’re referring to my post it’s a Notch throw launcher. Basically a slingshot on steroids for launching a throw up into trees to pull your ropes up.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

Saw that tool in two forums on the same day.
never saw it befor

 

[chipper1]

Finally got tired of struggling to get a throw up in a tree. Shoulders won’t take throwing anymore and fingers don’t work for the cat’s cradle line throw so I bit the bullet.
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You're gonna like that, and wonder why you didn't get one years ago.
I've had mine for yrs, great tool for setting lines. Not sure how familiar you are with setting lines/the techniques for doing it, but if you have enough rope you can natural crotch rig many branches/trees from the ground and avoid climbing them. I shoot the throw line onto a branch I can reach with the pole saw and then send a running knot/rope up to it, then shoot the the throw line into a crotch up a good bit higher and pull the tail of my rope through. You can then use a Porta wrap or just wrap the rope around the tree for a little friction. There are quite a few other tricks you can use it for, such as installing a pulley into a crotch with the rope in it for rigging.
I pull a lot of back leaders against their lean with the skidding winch, depending on how high I need to set my line and how open the crotch is I'll use the throw line to get my rope through the crotch and then pull the cable up through the crotch and chain it to the base just above where I'm cutting (just like you would for pulling with a rope).

I'd like to get a trigger for mine, but I just have well you know, pulled the trigger yet lol.

 

[hoskvarna]

Cleaning the shop for Saturday gtg


Sent from Hoskey hilltop

 

[dahmer]

You're gonna like that, and wonder why you didn't get one years ago.
I've had mine for yrs, great tool for setting lines. Not sure how familiar you are with setting lines/the techniques for doing it, but if you have enough rope you can natural crotch rig many branches/trees from the ground and avoid climbing them. I shoot the throw line onto a branch I can reach with the pole saw and then send a running knot/rope up to it, then shoot the the throw line into a crotch up a good bit higher and pull the tail of my rope through. You can then use a Porta wrap or just wrap the rope around the tree for a little friction. There are quite a few other tricks you can use it for, such as installing a pulley into a crotch with the rope in it for rigging.
I pull a lot of back leaders against their lean with the skidding winch, depending on how high I need to set my line and how open the crotch is I'll use the throw line to get my rope through the crotch and then pull the cable up through the crotch and chain it to the base just above where I'm cutting (just like you would for pulling with a rope).

I'd like to get a trigger for mine, but I just have well you know, pulled the trigger yet lol.

Found this rigging shop about 45 minutes from me that is well stocked. He asked me what company I worked for. Told him I just cut firewood and give it to older people that need firewood but can’t get their own anymore. He sold me the launcher with trigger for $140 out the door.

 

[Partner]

how much does this launcher cost normally?

 

[GerbrandR]

Another question from my side. I live in Europe, and a friend of mine is visiting family in the US. In Maine/New York.

I ordered a full wrap kit for a 395XP but it's still on backorder. The local Husqvarna dealer doesn't have a website, but any suggestions about what would be worthwile taking back to Europe? It can't be anything very heavy or oversize because it has to go in a suitcase.

I have a 395XP, 372XP and 2171's.

 

[popopboat]

Stihl 070
Appears to be '67
Some factory cross hatch on cylinder can still be seen!

 

[dahmer]

how much does this launcher cost normally?

 

[Sawdust Man]

Nothin'......but Home Depot replaced my dead 3510 for free.

 

[Philbert]

Nothin'......but Home Depot replaced my dead 3510 for free.View attachment 334313

They gave you a new, dead 3510!?!


Philbert

 

[Sawdust Man]

Nope

 

[Dustin4185]

Well, this was yesterday, but 2 500is. Went to buy one for work after calling dealer after dealer and getting in touch with the area sales rep. He found 4 at one store. Drove 2 hours there and couldn’t resist, lol. One followed me home as well.

 

[chipper1]

Another question from my side. I live in Europe, and a friend of mine is visiting family in the US. In Maine/New York.

I ordered a full wrap kit for a 395XP but it's still on backorder. The local Husqvarna dealer doesn't have a website, but any suggestions about what would be worthwile taking back to Europe? It can't be anything very heavy or oversize because it has to go in a suitcase.

I have a 395XP, 372XP and 2171's.

Those wraps aren't heavy, but can be a bit bulky.
I'd check the price of chain, if he has a way to order off ebay and will be stateside for another week you could have them shipped to wherever he is staying (you have to read the ad closely as some sellers will only ship to the ad on the card/PayPal). I'd also check and see what the price difference is on filters(air and fuel, fuel lines, and any AV parts you need.

 

[chipper1]

Found this rigging shop about 45 minutes from me that is well stocked. He asked me what company I worked for. Told him I just cut firewood and give it to older people that need firewood but can’t get their own anymore. He sold me the launcher with trigger for $140 out the door.

That's great.
I had a friend from church buy me one for helping him out with some trees at his place, I also got paid, so it was a tip. That being said he got a good deal on the work even including the cost of the bigshot.
Its great when helping others comes back around .

 

[stihl livin]

Guy delivered this yesterday in his travels. He told me he cut off the anti kick back parts off the chain. Come to find out he just cut the rakers off and used an angle grinder to sharpen the chain.

 

[hoskvarna]

View attachment 334395 View attachment 334394 Guy delivered this yesterday in his travels. He told me he cut off the anti kick back parts off the chain. Come to find out he just cut the rakers off and used an angle grinder to sharpen the chain.

Let us know how it cuts [emoji2957][emoji1787][emoji6]


Sent from Hoskey hilltop

 

[Sawdust Man]

View attachment 334395 View attachment 334394 Guy delivered this yesterday in his travels. He told me he cut off the anti kick back parts off the chain. Come to find out he just cut the rakers off and used an angle grinder to sharpen the chain.

I like a good aggressive chain! Lol

 

[stihl livin]

Let us know how it cuts [emoji2957][emoji1787][emoji6]


Sent from Hoskey hilltop

Those chains hit the trash right away

I like a good aggressive chain! Lol

Little aggressive for 50cc