TCI Magazine Audio Edition
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TCI Magazine Audio Edition
When in Doubt, Rig It Out
BY ZACHARY RICHARDS
With so many flashy devices and gear options available within the tree industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stick with the basics – or even just resort to the trusty “cut and chuck” to get the job done. “Cut and chuck,” if we’re being honest, is typically the practice of a climber or bucket operator holding a limb with one hand and using a chain saw to cut with the other. While there are options such as snap cuts (mismatched cuts) available, and tools such as handsaws that are safer one-handed options, these alternatives to “one-handing” are oftentimes viewed as less productive and not worth the time. What is the solution?
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