Free labor for learning?

[BugaBoots]

Im looking to Expand on my verry limited knowlage of climbing and cutting. Its something i am verry intrested in and would love to learn more about. I have a good few trees that i need to take down for some family and friends and would like to know what im doing before i do it. Im not looking to do it for a living, just learn how to do it correctly and safely. I have been cuttin wood for a few years but only on the ground. Dont know much about the in tree aspect of things and want to learn. Im in southern Minnesota and am willing to give you free labor to teach me.

 

[unclemoustache]

Books and DVD's are a good idea - give you the textbook answers first, before trying to hook up with a pro. You can find a lot on YouTube as well. Jeff Jepson has a couple good and cheap books, which I recommend. "To Fell a Tree" and "Tree Climber's Companion." Look at Baileys (Husqvarna Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's) to find the best price on these. There are also other books and DVD's there as well.

 

[daddycoop]

ditto on the above, I WAS in the same boat as you, just a farmer tree cutter, and now I did read both of the mentioned books, and BOTH are great books, also the 2nd is great for telling you of the knots you will need.

I to am like you BUT may venture into the field of public. I have bought all the necessary things like climbers, a saddle/harness, I like Weaver myself, GET the better ones not the bottom line or you will buy again, meaning a wider back and leg straps, I learned the hard way and started with a linesman belt LOL. The you will need 2 chainsaws, one for climbing, one big one for tree cutting, ONE rappelling rope for ONLY getting back down out of the tree by rappelling, and a few other ropes for tree pulling, a few caribeeners a figure eight for rappelling, thats just a start to do anything, some wedges also like about 6, a couple of pulleys, a prusik line or 2. that should at least get you started.

BUT the how to fell a tree in VERY good as well as the other, and don't forget about 2 sections of 4 foot rope to practice your NEW KNOTS, and KNOTS are a very big thing in this field.... and DITTO the free labor thing, EDUCATION IS PRICELESS, and to work with some that are open for a week or so would be the best thing experience is the best teacher in my mind, you would just have to sign a waiver for injury/suits ect..........