Gap Arborist Supply
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Ship auger bit for drilling clean holes for tree cabling and bracing hardware.
Cabling Accessories
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Photo: Climbing Gear for Mt. Fuji by KE-TA, CC BY 2.0
Nylon basket to carry tree cable and hardware up the tree.
The Weaver nylon basket for cable gives you a place to carry a coil of support cable and hardware into the tree. Having everything in one basket at the work position saves trips and keeps parts from dropping to the ground.
A cabling install means a coil of cable, grips, dead-ends, hardware, a drill and bits, all needed at the same spot high in the crown. Stuffing hardware in pockets is how parts end up in the lawn. A basket hung near the work position holds the coil and small parts so you can reach them without juggling.
Weaver has been making arborist gear for a long time, and this basket is made in tough nylon that stands up to cable ends and hardware better than a light bag.
Cable coils are springy and awkward, and cut strand ends are sharp. A basket with a stiff body holds the coil open so it does not unwind across your lap. Keep hand tools, such as the cable cutter and grips, in the basket too so you are not reaching for pockets while on rope.
Hang the basket from a dedicated attachment point, not from your life-support system, and keep it below the weight the basket and attachment are rated to hold. Keep the work zone below clear in case anything drops, and send heavy items up on a separate line. Inspect the stitching and handles before each job. Find more tools and hardware in our cabling and bracing section.
| Brand | Weaver |
|---|---|
| Type | Nylon basket / bucket |
| Use | Carrying cable and cabling hardware aloft |
Specs are from the manufacturer's published figures where available. Confirm against the product listing before you buy.
Use a gear loop or a dedicated tool attachment, never your life-support connection points, and keep the load light.
It depends on the coil size. Check the basket's dimensions against the cable you carry.