First crane assist.

[Customcuts]

I have my first crane job coming up in a few days and just looking for a little advice. It's a maple and pretty much all of the top is dead. With no L.Z. below and nothing to rig off of. Plan is to have crane drop limbs right in driveway next to trailer. To eliminate having to drag brush and keep the yard as clean as possible. No huge pieces, but like I said no rigging point. I will be using (3)stable braid 9/16ths slings girth hitched to hook... Any suggestions on the best way to connect rope to limbs? I prob won't use all 3 every pick but ill have them incase I need to balance anything....anyways here's a pic. And any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks

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[Customcuts]

I won't be removing entire tree, just the dead tops...:msp_smile:
So it should go pretty quick from what I hear especially if we can limb and load brush right next to trailer ...

 

[derwoodii]

Have a spotter to assist the crane operator when slewing back towards them power lines.

Maybe even drop away the home service wire could be a help

 

[Customcuts]

Have a spotter to assist the crane operator when slewing back towards them power lines.

Maybe even drop away the home service wire could be a help

Yep, its going to be close so yes I will most definitely have a spotter there. Thanks

 

[Carburetorless]

A longer sling tied to each end of the limb/s, connected to the hook with an adjustable prusik towards it's middle will help you balance the limbs.

 

[Customcuts]

Crane Assist Video

Here it is boys,,, let me have it! We got a first timer here, ME!!

First Crane Assist - YouTube

 

[Youngbuck20]

i know what candy you like most. SUCKERS!!!! too korny? good job man.

 

[derwoodii]

looks good well done

 

[jefflovstrom]

Looks like some previous post's were deleted, why?
Jeff

 

[derwoodii]

working in thick canopy with trucks n chippers going its hard to see or hear each other using whistle signals may help yer future needs

Dogging signals

 

[deevo]

Just a few reminders, too much one handing. You should be able to position yourself better. How come you put a face cut in that last one? Shouldn't have to put a face cut in ever when working with cranes. Looks like you acccomplished what you set out to do. Experience will come with each and every job.

 

[mattfr12]

get a rope with a spliced eye in it tying that not every time will drive you insane.

 

[Customcuts]

Looks like some previous post's were deleted, why?
Jeff

Different thread Jeff,,,, I don't delete posts...whether I like them or not. It's just not me..

 

[jefflovstrom]

Different thread Jeff,,,, I don't delete posts...whether I like them or not. It's just not me..

Oh, ok.
So, what thread would that be with the video?
Jeff

 

[Customcuts]

Just a few reminders, too much one handing. You should be able to position yourself better. How come you put a face cut in that last one? Shouldn't have to put a face cut in ever when working with cranes. Looks like you acccomplished what you set out to do. Experience will come with each and every job.

I did a face cut because I didn't want the limb going down @ all after it was cut since it was right above the roof...looking @ it now I probly should have just had the CO tension the limb then cut from the bottom up to get it to come up and out.... Either way it went where it needed to go. Next time ill probly just do strait thru cuts.. Ill try and do better next time... Haha :msp_wink:

 

[Customcuts]

Thanks

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and advice.. Like I've said before I have no one here locally to teach me anything... Basically learning as I go and by watching youguys videos and listening to your advice. Thanks again, I am very.greatful for everything...even for you Jeff! Haha:msp_biggrin:

 

[Customcuts]

Oh, ok.
So, what thread would that be with the video?
Jeff

I believe you are referring to my thread about having a short /secondary climbline...?

 

[jefflovstrom]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and advice.. Like I've said before I have no one here locally to teach me anything... Basically learning as I go and by watching youguys videos and listening to your advice. Thanks again, I am very.greatful for everything...even for you Jeff! Haha:msp_biggrin:

Best of luck, you cannot learn if you don't do it. I did read your reply on the vid but it is gone.
Jeff

 

[Customcuts]

Best of luck, you cannot learn if you don't do it. I did read your reply on the vid but it is gone.
Jeff

Hmmmmm......Thanks jeff

 

[deevo]

I did a face cut because I didn't want the limb going down @ all after it was cut since it was right above the roof...looking @ it now I probly should have just had the CO tension the limb then cut from the bottom up to get it to come up and out.... Either way it went where it needed to go. Next time ill probly just do strait thru cuts.. Ill try and do better next time... Haha :msp_wink:

Ok yeah the Op we use is an amazing operator, I have worked with him so much he knows before I start signaling to start lifting up (slowly) guy we used last week was pretty good too. My usual operator was on vacation. Like I said the more you work with cranes the more efficient and comfortable you get