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1. Topband: Non-Invasive tree attachment? (score: 1)
Author: "Tracey Gardner" <tracey.gardner@talktalk.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 13:10:48 -0500
I'm replacing my Beverage and want to tension the wire at the far end by fixing it to a low horizontal branch of a large old willow tree. The branch in question is substantial and about 9 inches in d
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00227.html (7,443 bytes)

2. Re: Topband: Non-Invasive tree attachment? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Wichers <billw@waveform.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:22:29 +0000
If it's to be a seasonal installation, you'd be OK just running a rope around the branch. When attaching to a tree for the short term, what you want to avoid is chafing and abrasion of the tree's bar
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00228.html (9,547 bytes)

3. Re: Topband: Non-Invasive tree attachment? (score: 1)
Author: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 12:23:05 -0600
Can't you just wrap a few turns of 1/4" diameter nylon rope around the branch? That's what I do with my oak trees here, and it never hurt the bark. If willow bark is not as tough as oak, then perhaps
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00229.html (7,806 bytes)

4. Re: Topband: Non-Invasive tree attachment? (score: 1)
Author: donovanf@starpower.net
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 13:46:08 -0500 (EST)
Rope is a good non-invasive attachment if it will be in place for six months or less, otherwise it will damage the tree. Webbing is a better approach. You can use steel cable, rope, or webbing for a
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00230.html (8,460 bytes)

5. Re: Topband: Non-Invasive tree attachment? (score: 1)
Author: "Tom W8JI" <w8ji@w8ji.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:45:15 -0500
Put the rope inside a soft rubber hose like an automotive heater hose. It won't hurt the tree or the rope. I'm replacing my Beverage and want to tension the wire at the far end by fixing it to a low
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00232.html (8,326 bytes)


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