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Mirror on a stick let me see inside a tree without climbing
I was on a big maple job and guessed there might be rot at the bottom. Instead of gearing up to climb, I grabbed a small mirror from my truck and taped it to a long pole. I held it up to the spot and tilted it to catch the sun. A dark hollow space showed up that was hidden from the ground. This meant I didn't have to climb into a shaky tree. Now I keep a cheap mirror in my kit for quick checks. It looks funny, but it works. It has kept me safe and saved a lot of time on jobs.
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leoscott7mo ago
Wow, that's such a smart low-tech fix. I read something once about arborists using their phone camera on a selfie stick to peek into cavities, but your mirror idea is even simpler and doesn't rely on battery. It's one of those old-school tricks that just makes perfect sense when you hear it. Honestly, that kind of simple thinking keeps people safe way more than some fancy gear sometimes. Solid move.
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shanenguyen7mo ago
Forgets how fancy gear can distract from basic safety checks.
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dixon.nathan7mo ago
Remember when I used to roll my eyes at old timers with their simple tools? This post really hits home now. I got so caught up buying the latest gadgets that I'd skip checking my harness buckle. It's embarrassing to admit but that mirror trick is a wake up call. Sometimes the best fix is the one that doesn't need charging or an instruction manual.
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