guerilla grow tools

[idiit]

done guerilla grows for over 20 seasons. spent a lot of money and time on poor tools and poor technique. actually gave up one outdoor location by chopping trees with an axe (too loud) instead of sawing. got to see my plants on tv for that mistake.

so, work smart, not hard? nope. guerilla growing is hard work. just learning how the right tools of the trade with the knowledge of how to go about biz the smart way is what this thread's about.

come on in and post your best ideas.

 

[idiit]

ok, the best innovation i've seen in od guerilla growing is the mini greenhouse technique. here's the thread:

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=278674

^^ had to take down pics ( here and home url's) for security reasons. nearly walked into a leo mousetrap. came in thru the woods. they were facing a path nearby with their backs to me as i came in thru the woods. my big fat self made too much noise and one turned around and looked right at my location. got out ok. work smart!

like posting pics of your grow on ic mag or other places? be advised that many cameras including smart phones give out the gps coordinates of your grow in those pretty pics to get all those positive reps. and be "one of the boys".

HOW TO SCRUB GPS DATA FROM YOUR PHOTOS; OR, HOW TO BE SMARTER THAN VICE
YOU KNOW, IN CASE YOU'RE TRYING TO CONCEAL YOUR LOCATION (OR A MURDER SUSPECT'S).
By Colin Lecher Posted December 7, 2012

^ http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2012-12/how-keep-gps-data-your-photos

ok, now for a good saw here's what is super highly rated:

Silky Folding Landscaping Hand Saw BIGBOY 360 Large Teeth 354-36

^^ http://www.amazon.com/Silky-Folding-Landscaping-BIGBOY-354-36/dp/B000CE8RLS

^ replaceable blades, reinforced tip, different blade designs for different applications. 14.5" length folded is discreetly portable. the above model is best for taking down larger trees. smaller thicker blades for smaller jobs.

From the Manufacturer
Multi-purpose folding saw with 14-1/5-inch curved blade for a greater reach. It is the largest Silky folding saw model. It is equipped with a perfectly-balanced uniquely-shaped low angle curve (2,000 mm radius of the blade), hard chrome-plated blade. The low angle curve enables cutting branches smoothly and incredibly fast. Long well-balanced taper-ground blade with impulse-hardened non-set tooth design provides extended working reach, faster cutting and handles large limbs and small trunks with no effort. The non-slip two-handed rubberized cushioned handle provides a sure and comfortable grip even in the most difficult operating conditions. It is an ideal multi-purpose folding saw for cutting big jobs down to size. Suitable for pruning, cutting green wood as well as dry, hard wood. Exceptional design, strength, balance and superior finish quality. Comes in a blister pack. Made in Japan. BIGBOY is available in four teeth sizes/configurations (tpi � teeth per inch): 5.5 tpi � Extra Large/Coarse (pruning, green wood), 6 tpi - Large/Coarse (pruning, green wood), 8.5 tpi - Medium (soft wood), and 11 tpi - Fine (hard wood, bamboo). Each BIGBOY has a color-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration: Yellow � Extra Large, Red - Large teeth, Black - Medium teeth, and Blue - Fine teeth.

machetes for clearing brush:

here's two excellent very short vids that that show how a pro clears brush:

3) There is nothing more important for cutting down on the time it takes to clear brush and tall grasses than the "gancho" or hook.



Typically, the hook is made in the field out of a bifurcating branch as the image above shows. By using the hook in the opposite hand as that which wield the machete, considerable time and effort can be saved. Just a few advantages:


-Keeps hands further from where the machete will be cutting to avoid accidents.

-Pulls vegetation taught so that it can be cut more easily.

-Prevents animal and snake bites by eliminating the need to grasp with the hands.

-Pulls vegetation aside to expose the stalks and trunks of plants for easy cutting.

-Prevents cut vegetation from interfering with areas still to be cut.

-Protects from thorns and briars.

-Can be used to pull obstacles such as fallen limbs out of the way to allow unrestricted cutting.

what type of machete you purchase depends on what you intend to clear. the video makes it easy to determine.

^^ http://www.machetespecialists.com/clearing-brush-with-a-machete.html

Imacasa Canoe File

his "Canoe" file is what many agricultural workers, such as the famous jimadores of Mexico, keep in their pockets for sharpening the edge on their tools in the field. Can be used dry, and does not need oil or water to lubricate while sharpening.

Brand: Imacasa

http://www.machetespecialists.com/imfistorcafi.html

Tramontina 14 Inch Bolo Machete with Hardwood Handle

ramontina machetes are simply the machete of Brazil. And yes, they know their machetes in Brazil. A no frills, economical work machete. The upper portion of the blade of the bolo style machete has a bulge that addds heft for chopping.

Brand: Tramontina

Total Length: 19 inch

Blade Length: 14 inch

Blade thickness above handle/at tip: 1.25 mm/1.25 mm

Weight of Machete: 11 oz

Blade width at handle/widest point: 4 cm/7 cm

Blade Composition: SAE 1070 High-Carbon Steel

Blade Detail: Polished blade. Primary grind established at factory but will require further sharpening for fine edge.

Style: Bolo

Handle: Natural color hardwood handle with full tang.

Features: No Sheath. Made in Brazil.

http://www.machetespecialists.com/tr14bomawiha.html

 

[Thule]

Thanks for the mini greenhouse link, I've been planning this for quite some time but missed that thread. I tend to lose 80% of my outdoor seedlings so that should work. I had planned on using big 5 liter ones instead but it's good to know that small ones do the trick.

To add something, I don't go anywhere without an army style folding shovel.

 

[kokomarin]

my new site is very dangereus,stones bladed like shark teet,if i carry someting heavy like canisters of water can lose control forever....
i by few 5x5mplastic cerade and one fixed week ago already catch 100l of rain,seems to be nice amount of water in spring
place is 100m from sea shore,100m from sea level,but summer is very hot and each plant need 50l water in my calculation.