will it damage the tree? is this better than puting a bolt through a limb?
1837992
NO! and YES! I had rope swings for my children(this one for the grandboys) and never had tree damage. Decided to get the sling...getting too old to climb!!I personally wouldn't trust a bolt through a limb.
1837993
It will not damage the tree. I believe it is much better than putting a bolt through the limb.
1837994
May be some bark loss at the point of contact but better than putting something through the limb.
782683
I purchased this to pull stubborn limbs out of tree that wouldn't fall on their own. It seems to hook up pretty good on its own in trees. I guess it all depends on what you are tryin to climb. I will say that it seems to be made well.
1164670
I would say yes, I hooked mine onto a tree by adding a swivel hook. So you may have to head over to the hardware store for a swivel hook but that should do it.
1515577
I think the tool would probably be underpowered. It's better with softer woods.
120684
It is possible to mount the jumper on a tree branch but using it this way would be rather risky. The mounting part is designed specifically for a doorframe. It clamps above and rests on the frame. The angular shape of the frame prevents the clamp from slipping down. The oval shape of a tree branch would not give the same protection.
1537475
I hung my swing on a tree branch. You have to buy additional chain and hardware to hang it but if done properly, it works just fine. I tried using part of a rubber hose to protect the tree but this prevented the swing from swinging more freely. I had to remove the hose for it to swing properly.
300357
Not really. It needs 2 pieces of 18 inch long 2 x 4 to go above the horizontal wood. So unless this piece of tree branch is relatively straight. It will not work that I can think of.
281229
I don't think so. You would have to drill two holes through the limb and probably would destroy the tree. Why not use a chain that has been wrapped to be smooth? I remember my Dad used to bring a chain that had a big ring on the end of it when we went on picnics. He'd throw the ring end over the branch and pull the rest of the chain thru it. Then you could add hooks to it to support the swing.
2163877
Ew and Yuck! Not sure. I wouldn't expect it would cut anything wet too easily. The greener the tree - the harder it is to cut through it so I suppose fresh bone would act the same.
933013
I said no and my husband said yes. He also stated that it depended on the strength of the branch and you could use the chains etc that come with it. I wouldn't use the chains as they would eat into the bark of the branch and eventually harm it. It is your swing and your tree so you will decide anyway. You got two versions with us.
479411
It should be able to handle it just fine. I cut down a tree that had a trunk that was at least 8 inches. Just make sure the chain is well-oiled and snug. The chain on mine came off once, but I was able to get it back on. I think it has a tendency to do this when it is new, so you may have to do some adjusting for a while.
1537472
It's perfect for hanging from a tree but it may be smart to protect the tree branch from damage by putting a piece of rubber hose over that part of the chain that rubs against the branch when the swing is in motion.
2152592
It will cut thru large limbs easily. So I assume with a metal cutting blade it could do it.
898334
It probably is strong enough to do this as long as you overlap the velcro onto itself enough, and if the tree limbs are small enough. You'd probably need to use more than one piece to hold the branches. It's worth giving it a try.
982676
As long as the " lag bolt" used to fasten it to the tree is if sufficient length and diameter it should work fine. ( not a screw)
1199553
Yes, that this close to the upper limit of what it can cut. With 4 inch or smaller trees, you should have no problems. The tool is very safe; much safer than a regular chain saw.
2114412
If you want to kill tree stumps use Tordon. I use it after I girdle trees to prevent spouting from the cut. Works quite well.