Any one ride the pick down?

[justa buzzid]

Don't you have a shirt that says spikes are for sissies?

 

[Reg]

I leave my gaffs on the ground whenever I can in crane gigs. Spruces and white pines don't ever need them for the most part. Reason is I'm up, down and all over the place when craning. It slows down production to be taking the spikes off and on all the time.

Really ?

Well, always interested to learn how people do it elsewhere. Thanks Blakes

Out here, without spurs, you wouldn't be doing much treework. And lots of the trees outreach the cranes. But this being a crane thread, I'll stop there.

Keep the pics comin Justin:msp_thumbup:

 

[treemandan]

hey, bermie. you likey!?.....

chit, i likey!!!

Is this the one you have stapled on the ceiling above yer bed?

 

[CalTreeEquip]

Beastmaster I just wanted to say, your boss should have given you a new set of brass balls rather than a compressor. That way you can replace the bronze ones you must have puckered up when you road that load down. Or at least some new boxers.

 

[dbl612]

boxers

Beastmaster I just wanted to say, your boss should have given you a new set of brass balls rather than a compressor. That way you can replace the bronze ones you must have puckered up when you road that load down. Or at least some new boxers.

if the climber knows what he is doing he doesn't have to change his shorts doing his job.

 

[Blakesmaster]

Really ?

Well, always interested to learn how people do it elsewhere. Thanks Blakes

Out here, without spurs, you wouldn't be doing much treework. And lots of the trees outreach the cranes. But this being a crane thread, I'll stop there.

Keep the pics comin Justin:msp_thumbup:

Spurs have their place, and when in full manual mode, I'm better with them, than without. Certain situations require deviation from the common rule of thumb though. Anytime you're over this way, Reg, I'd be more than happy to trade insights.

 

[treemandan]

Beastmaster I just wanted to say, your boss should have given you a new set of brass balls rather than a compressor. That way you can replace the bronze ones you must have puckered up when you road that load down. Or at least some new boxers.

Wait! After all this I missed the part where he rode the load. Did he really? DAM! That's hardcore.

 

[justa buzzid]

Wait! After all this I missed the part where he rode the load. Did he really? DAM! That's hardcore.

beastie ride'n them loads, you love'n em....

 

[justa buzzid]

so whats up, reg? how you liking bc? you having any fun? wanna learn how to climb off a crane? i'm looking for a motivated climber that gives a chit to join my crew..... you in?

i tried fighting it as long as i could but they finally pulled the trigger for me. looks like my climbing days are behind me now.....

 

[mr. holden wood]

so whats up, reg? how you liking bc? you having any fun? wanna learn how to climb off a crane? i'm looking for a motivated climber that gives a chit to join my crew..... you in?

i tried fighting it as long as i could but they finally pulled the trigger for me. looks like my climbing days are behind me now.....

Someday you'll look back at all the chit you did for $25 bucks an hr and shake yer head. Reg ain't going anywhere, sounds like you aren't either.

 

[justa buzzid]

Is this the one you have stapled on the ceiling above yer bed?

i actually like this pic better, danno...

that's my puppy. training him with all i know about the game. tree game that is.... he's coming along nicely and works hard so its easy for me to share what i know with him... he's earning his knowledge. 19 yrs old and running the grapple chipper for my crew and i had him with me for the past yr on a 2 or 3 man crew doing all the backyard jammies we had for my bucket/climbing crew. i just need him to do a bunch more situational cutting before i can cut him loose into the full time climbing as eager as he is... not enough time has passed in his journey for me to set him free. yet.

 

[justa buzzid]

Someday you'll look back at all the chit you did for $25 bucks an hr and shake yer head. Reg ain't going anywhere, sounds like you aren't either.

wee bit more than that homeboy but who's counting.... that ain't no backyard gig.

where your crane pics? still using the 2hundo t ?

 

[mr. holden wood]

wee bit more than that homeboy but who's counting.... that ain't no backyard gig.

where your crane pics? still using the 2hundo t ?

I got plenty a pics ya filthy hippy, just dont retire for day wages thats all.Waisted talent.View attachment 274585

 

[beastmaster]

Wait! After all this I missed the part where he rode the load. Did he really? DAM! That's hardcore.

I never said I rode the pick down. I took the cowards way out and just hung from the boom. This has been an interesting thread. I never did a crane job before 5 years ago, but have done more and more of them. Cranes aren't used as much out here as they are on the east coast I think. I am lucky to have worked for a company that has their own crane.
Lots of hot shot Arborist/crane guys out there. Me I am just an old tree guy, slow, and carefull, and have worked local my whole life. I don't put my self in the same category as you experts, so I appreciate the advice and you all taking the time to voice your opinions.
I still kind of resent cranes some for taking the rigging out of removals, but from a time and labor stand point their awesome.

 

[treemandan]

Someday you'll look back at all the chit you did for $25 bucks an hr and shake yer head. Reg ain't going anywhere, sounds like you aren't either.

Ain't it the truth.

 

[treeclimber101]

so whats up, reg? how you liking bc? you having any fun? wanna learn how to climb off a crane? i'm looking for a motivated climber that gives a chit to join my crew..... you in?

i tried fighting it as long as i could but they finally pulled the trigger for me. looks like my climbing days are behind me now.....

Wow ..... You have to look for guys ? I thought with all your stardom as the best tree climber/ operator that the guys would be knocking the walls down to sniff your jours ! Just kidding but really look for a guy :msp_sad:

 

[justa buzzid]

As you well aware, Eddie, I have a pretty high standard that I hold my work to and from some of the paper work I've accumulated over the years some guys have a hard time working with me ... lol.

 

[Reg]

so whats up, reg? how you liking bc? you having any fun? wanna learn how to climb off a crane? i'm looking for a motivated climber that gives a chit to join my crew..... you in?

i tried fighting it as long as i could but they finally pulled the trigger for me. looks like my climbing days are behind me now.....

I like it I guess, was about ready for change at the time, be 2 years in June. The climbing, whether pruning or wrecking is very physical, so I stay in shape and eat the right stuff. We dont do lots of crane work for the reason I said earlier, but its nice when it happens. Quite the macho environment at times, lots of ex-loggers, fallers and toppers in the game....and if youre not blowing out big tops around here, you're not doin tree work. I work with lots of them, big guys. They hear my accent and think WTF! but when Im done, they either come over and shake my hand, or go hide somewhere pretending to be busy....depending on their character.

 

[Reg]

wanna learn how to climb off a crane?

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Rest assured. That'd be about a 5 minute conversation, while I'm putting my spurs on.....or leaving them off if you like. Whatever.

 

[justa buzzid]

That said I'm working at it... truly.