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That crane job in Portland changed my whole rigging setup
Last summer I was on a big removal in Portland where a 60-foot maple had to come down between two houses. The crane operator said my rope angles were off and showed me a different block placement that made the whole lift way smoother. Has anyone else had a crane op teach them something that changed how you rig?
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terry_jones13d agoTop Commenter
Man, that's the kind of thing that sticks with you. Good on that operator for taking the time to show you a better angle.
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maryt6213d ago
Remember that day like it was yesterday. Those little lessons from people who take the time to show you something stick with you forever. Had a guy at the hardware store explain how to properly use a torque wrench once, took maybe 5 minutes but saved me from stripping out my whole engine block later. It's not just about the tip itself, it's the fact that someone gave a crap enough to share their know-how. That kind of stuff builds trust and makes you want to pay it forward.
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