Got the green light on second crane job..

[Customcuts]

So I had went to bid a crane job about 2 weeks ago, I bid $2250.00.. waited a week then checked back with customer.. He tells me someone is going to take the tree down for $900.00 for him.....:angry2:...
So I remind him that if I had to come out to remove a limb from his roof with a crane it was going to be extra...lol... I told him ok fair enough and then told him that it sounded too good to be true.. well about
5days later he calls me saying that his "tree guy" couldn't find a "climber".. hmmm strange because I know who the other company is and the owner is the climber.. I guess he realized he bit off more than he could chew...:hmm3grin2orange: so I stuck to my price and got the job.:msp_thumbup: just waiting to hear back from my crane op. To get it scheduled.. can't believe my luck.. View attachment 249746View attachment 249747View attachment 249748

 

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[2treeornot2tree]

Doesnt even look that big. Just going by the pics, i wouldn't even get a crane in for that. I would either climb it or rent a small portable lift if i felt it wasnt safe to climb. It would sure be alot more money in your pocket. Must be a pretty big crane to reach way over the house like that.

 

[deevo]

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Good for you for locking that one up! We had the same situation happen. Only way was to to crane out a big ash over a tennis court/pool. Told him $2800.00 calls me 2 days later saying another company would do it for $1600.00. Calls me back yesterday saying they couldn't do it now and wants us to do it! Hmmmmm sounds something like your situation. All works out in the end! If you have a 40-60 ton crane you should have lots of boom to pull off some decent sized pics out of that. What size crane are you using? Take lots of pics for us!

 

[KenJax Tree]

Doesnt even look that big. Just going by the pics, i wouldn't even get a crane in for that. I would either climb it or rent a small portable lift if i felt it wasnt safe to climb. It would sure be alot more money in your pocket. Must be a pretty big crane to reach way over the house like that.

I was gonna say it don't look that big, i would just climb it and piece it out over the house. Its your call customcuts do what works for you but of i could climb that and take $2250 i'd be all over it.

 

[Customcuts]

It's not a huge tree, and the pics make it seem a lot further out than it really is.... IMO it would be alot more efficient to use a crane for a couple of different reasons. (1) there is quite a few small fruit and veg. plants,powerlines,etc....... underneath it that can not be damaged. (2) there isn't a T.I.P. that I would feel very comfortable tying in to. (3). And as for rigging it I wouldn't feel comfortable rigging anything worth the effort off of the limbs going out over the roof...(4). I don't have enough experience under my belt where I would feel confident climbing and rigging it. I'm sure some of you guys could probably rig it out no problem. I however am not at that skill level yet.. the furthest limb from the street is about 60 ft so crane should have no problems... Oh and I'm leaving it about 18ft tall, customer just wants the potential hazards taken off. So all the trunk wood is staying. Thanks for you guys feedback. I'll have the video up either mon. Or tues.

 

[Customcuts]

Good for you for locking that one up! We had the same situation happen. Only way was to to crane out a big ash over a tennis court/pool. Told him $2800.00 calls me 2 days later saying another company would do it for $1600.00. Calls me back yesterday saying they couldn't do it now and wants us to do it! Hmmmmm sounds something like your situation. All works out in the end! If you have a 40-60 ton crane you should have lots of boom to pull off some decent sized pics out of that. What size crane are you using? Take lots of pics for us!

28 TON MANITOWOC should be able get the tops out in 8 pics. Maybe less

 

[deevo]

28 TON MANITOWOC should be able get the tops out in 8 pics. Maybe less

Cool, yeah go for it, be safe and have fun! Should have it dismantled pretty quick then

 

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Video

[video=youtube;dueBWjtRTSI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dueBWjtRTSI&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/video]

 

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Ready for Tomorrow

Tomorrow's the big day, my second crane assist... Looking forward to it, I hope the guys who backed out come by and see me in action.... I will also have my wife and Dad there to film and get pics.....as well as my gopro... Should have the video up by tomorrow night. Wish me luck

 

[rtsims]

Well how did it go? You better not still be working! Haha just kiddin. Looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[Customcuts]

Well how did it go? You better not still be working! Haha just kiddin. Looking forward to hearing about it. :cheer



Well, we got the job done on time no damage and no injuries. But I'm a little dissapointed in my perfomance tho:msp_angry: I will definately be reviewing my video and changing some things up next time... I know Jeff is going to have a very hard time watching my video...:msp_w00t:

I will post video as soon as I get it together...

 

[rtsims]

Well in my opinion you can't be to hard on yourself. It was only your second crane job. No damage, no injuries, and I'm assuming the HO is pleased, job well done in my book. Take what you have learned, and work on it the next go. Safety is first, then efficiency. Always remember that.

 

[Customcuts]

Well in my opinion you can't be to hard on yourself. It was only your second crane job. No damage, no injuries, and I'm assuming the HO is pleased, job well done in my book. Take what you have learned, and work on it the next go. Safety is first, then efficiency. Always remember that.

Thanks, your right about that.. I'll keep that in mind... I just watched the clips and it really wasn't as bad as I thought..... I'm working on video now

 

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Video

Well here it is, I know I should have used the 441 more but the 200 with a sharp chain sure did seem a lot better....[video=youtube;cFjkIs65Acs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFjkIs65Acs&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/video]

 

[2treeornot2tree]

not to bad.

Need to work on your hand signals for the crane. I thought one time you were raising your hand singing hola loya without the singing part. Looks like you could work on your cuts a little too, but it all takes time to learn and everytime you do it you get better.

Good work, you didnt get killed or kill anyone else and no property damage.

 

[Customcuts]

not to bad.

Need to work on your hand signals for the crane. I thought one time you were raising your hand singing hola loya without the singing part. Looks like you could work on your cuts a little too, but it all takes time to learn and everytime you do it you get better.

Good work, you didnt get killed or kill anyone else and no property damage.

Yeah, I think I'm going to stick with the mismatch cuts, I had more issues trying to cut strait thru this time. Last time I didn't have any issues with the mismatch cut then letting the CO winch it up to break it loose.. I know people on here will tell me not too but I liked it a lot better than the strait thru. Thanks for watching

 

[rtsims]

All those tip heavy pieces you cut and the butt jumped up at your face would have made me pee myself. Almost looked as if a few pieces flipped. Were you using 2 slings on those? Enjoyed watching.

 

[chief116]

I like your first video better. i stopped watching around 5 mins in.

First minute scared the hell out of me. Both ties ins a few inches below the cut? Please don't do that again. Your lanyard could have gone under the limb you left.

You need to work on sling/choker placement. Either take more wood, or get those slings further out on the limbs. Way too much movement in those picks.

Keep your damn hands away from the piece!

If you are going to keep up with the mismatched cuts, get out of the way! 2 steps down and a slide over to the left, THEN signal the op and you'll keep those teeth a little longer. With those brush heavy picks, when the op cables up to break your holding wood, that butt is going to come up fast and directly back at you. And the more tension he needs to put on it, the faster its going to happen.

Learn where the pressure is going to be. Also goes with sling placement. Cut the tension wood maybe 1/3 of the way through, then back cut straight through and you will get the saw stuck a lot less.

Be careful out there.

 

[Customcuts]

All those tip heavy pieces you cut and the butt jumped up at your face would have made me pee myself. Almost looked as if a few pieces flipped. Were you using 2 slings on those? Enjoyed watching.

Yeah, I need to work on sling placement for sure...a couple pieces did flip. I'm glad I am able to record my work and have others who have more experience tell me what to work on.. It really helps. Thanks