Little crane gig.

[Blakesmaster]

Ha, ha, you look like a mini oldirty with that getup.. lol!

Damn, nugga, you been on my ass all day long, haven't you? lol. Some of us were out kicking ass, or rather, getting our ass kicked in the rain today.

 

[tree MDS]

I think its just ingrained in our minds that stubs look unprofessional.. not trying to be a prick.. just sayin. you have a point about who cares though I guess.

 

[tree MDS]

Damn, nugga, you been on my ass all day long, haven't you? lol. Some of us were out kicking ass, or rather, getting our ass kicked in the rain today.

Just keepin it real brother. its a tough crowd! lol.

 

[oldirty]

Thunderstorm-morning off!
We're missing some pics-would have to look again for an exact count. I can tell you a lot fewer than blakemaster did, single digits for sure. That's a nice crane and while I haven't looked at the load charts for a 40 ton in a while since that usually goes out with the #4 crew, i wouldn't be picking anything this small:




Of course, we're not loading wood into a snowmobile trailer either. (no offense blakesmaster.) That almost looks like it would go through my chipper.




I can't believe this oldirty: last i knew you would take any opportunity to brag up the 200t. I remember talking about using the 357 as my main climbing saw and getting several people telling me the 200t could do the same job just as well. Glad to see you that you've realized you need the right saw for the right job.
Not to try to one up you, but during that spell out west, found out even the 357 wasn't enough. Picked up a 395, full wrap, and while it really is overkill here, you should see the wood it can put down. I'm loving it.




Ok, this is the second time i've noticed you talking about chaps in trees. I must be one of the hacks, have never worn them in the air. Convince me why i should.

yeah yeah i know. i spent alot of time talking up the 2hunge. and still do when i am running one. rare nowadays but i will say pound for pound one of the best saws ever.

i'm running a fullwrap on my 372 with a 20in on it. nasty saw indeed. (little mod to her)

and i am also climbing with a 460mag 3/4 wrap with a 25in bar. also a nasty saw not as quick as the 372 but got more ass for the big hardwood.

i'm thinking 5-6 picks for that tree at the most.

regarding the chaps....you know me, when i find success with something i'll talk it up. i started wearing them last year in nyc and haven't taken them off for a climb since. even on the manuals i wear them. i don't know exactly why i like em but i can tell you now they go on without a second thought and i rank them up there with my helmet/muffs/shades. (i won't work without that chit) havent had an issue with any hang ups or anything like that. what the hell right? just another layer of safety. i like it.

hey man. the 40ton goes with the 4th crew? not bad at all. what crane you hanging from on the daily? my ride is a 38/127 altec. occasional 60ton and i had the pleasure of working with a 115ton the other other day for a couple days.

i'm thinking you need to come down to marquis tree for a couple days....

 

[oldirty]

Ha, ha, you look like a mini oldirty with that getup.. lol!

he does look great though don't he.



i remember your boy denver. lol. at the very least you got a pair of chaps for having him work for you. gotta look for the positives in life man!

 

[Blakesmaster]

Just keepin it real brother. its a tough crowd! lol.

You keep laughin', bro. I'm just now starting to feel human again.

We was both soaked to the bone but I think Eric got the brunt of the dirt.

 

[oldirty]

wulf. what size/make chipper you boys running on your crew?


hey tman. there is only one guy that scares me and i only see that mofo when i look in the mirror.

 

[jefflovstrom]

The trailer is what it is, but it's paid for. Here's a pic of our log truck. lol

I've said before that we have never taken out a loan, just buy as we go and this is our first year full time. Seems the work is there for the most part and we'll see how we progress this season before taking out a note on real machine.

Anyway, the stubs. In manual removals I'm a stub nazi, can't stand them and tear them off like nobody's business. But on this gig where everything was being lifted I went a different route figuring they wouldn't matter. After looking at the poor arrangement on the trailer I might have changed my mind but am interested in any other feedback you have on why they're bad for crane jobs as well.

Just curious, do you use the crane to off-load the logs?
Jeff, CTSP

 

[Blakesmaster]

Just curious, do you use the crane to off-load the logs?
Jeff, CTSP

Yeah, it's the Eric w/361 model. Ever hear of it? Good crane, can't pick much but versatile as hell!

 

[Blakesmaster]

i'm thinking 5-6 picks for that tree at the most.

I just don't have the choker setting skills for that #### man. My hat's off to you if you could do that. I'll get you down here one of these days.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Yeah, it's the Eric w/361 model. Ever hear of it? Good crane, can't pick much but versatile as hell!

Arg!
Jeff

 

[tree MDS]

he does look great though don't he.



i remember your boy denver. lol. at the very least you got a pair of chaps for having him work for you. gotta look for the positives in life man!

LOL!

Denver was out on his own with the pickup last I knew "john denver enterprises". Sort of a scary thought huh. Gandor's staff baby! lol.

 

[tree MDS]

The hair for "locks of love" and that ####ing gay hat!

I can laugh about it now.. see

 

[Blakesmaster]

I dunno OD, I think Supa Grover would #### you up!

Ha Ha Ha, I missed that. What's that saying, the bigger they are, the harder they fall? lol

 

[oldirty]

I just don't have the choker setting skills for that #### man. My hat's off to you if you could do that. I'll get you down here one of these days.

and you won't either until you get more time in doing it. just the way it is. it may seem that right after birth i tied into the shackle above the ball with my umbilical cord but it isn't so.

it takes time. you too should come down for a couple days. i lucked out in that regard because the first company i worked for had a crane and i worked the ground for 4 years for them before i got fired/left and went onto to another company with a crane which is when i started climbing. believe me even though i watched for so long when i first started i was always asking where to choke it. now i just kinda know. time has given that knowledge.

and just an add on. unless you choke it on something tiny and stupid the wood will hold it. especially when you running 2 chokers. look for a couple good crotches and get under them..... under a crotch and out on a branch.... there are many combos that will find the balance/buttheavy point but for the most part 2 slings work the balls.

good work anyway blakes. i feel as if i am growing with your company as i watch you grow on the internet. awesome. i am soooooo proud! lol stay safe and keep up the great effort.

 

[Blakesmaster]

and just an add on. unless you choke it on something tiny and stupid the wood will hold it. especially when you running 2 chokers. look for a couple good crotches and get under them. under a crotch and out on a branch.... many combos but for the most part 2 slings work the balls.

One of the things concerning me with going too big on this Norway was if I was setting 2 chokers I was afraid the weight of the pick would put too much pressure on the crotch holding the branches I was choked to. Kind of a horizontal pressure pulling each choke point towards the ball if you know what I mean.

I DIG the through the crotch and around the branch deal. Will definitely be used soon. And bro, I've come a good, long way thanks to your advice. Would like to shake your hand and work with you someday.

 

[oldirty]

I DIG the through the crotch and around the branch deal.

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i wish i knew what you meant! lol. you mean like choked under a union but half hitched on a branch further up? you can do that with 1 choke, yes.


and regarding me teaching you anything.......i've just been spouting off for a few years and you picked what you wanted to use. lol.

i appreciate the sentiments for sure but its been all you.

i would love to bang out some work with you. someday my friend. someday.

 

[oldirty]

One of the things concerning me with going too big on this Norway was if I was setting 2 chokers I was afraid the weight of the pick would put too much pressure on the crotch holding the branches I was choked to.

unless there is some serious spread going on you got nothing to worry about.

 

[DK_stihl]

Street closing

The outfit I work for would like to buy a crane but fears having to close streets every time they want to use it. I noticed that you were able to close the street. Was it easy to do and were there any issues?

 

[Blakesmaster]

look for a couple good crotches and get under them. under a crotch and out on a branch....

Maybe I misunderstood this line. I assumed you meant something like this.

Assuming my little string is the choker and my fingers are the crotch. Seems this would be a great way of getting the strength of both branches when rigging big.