The working man, and chainsaw thread!!!!!!!!!

[struggle]

It seems like overnight I went from one job to two weeks worth

I would like to get some pictures and will try on some of the stuff as I feel comfortable. I asked my wife to take some of a pine I will climb to section out. I found I can still get my not so good belt around me but man is it ever tight. I figure I will work with it until I lose some weight as punishment and then will spring for new gear once the lbs drop.

Two jobs are very satisfied return call for more work so that makes me happy to know I have some people calling me back again. This coming week though beyond tomorrow looks like rain the rest of the week so this will be a set back and will have to wait out another round of nasty weather. Just glad the phone is ringing

 

[cjtreeclimber]

It seems like overnight I went from one job to two weeks worth

I would like to get some pictures and will try on some of the stuff as I feel comfortable. I asked my wife to take some of a pine I will climb to section out. I found I can still get my not so good belt around me but man is it ever tight. I figure I will work with it until I lose some weight as punishment and then will spring for new gear once the lbs drop.

Two jobs are very satisfied return call for more work so that makes me happy to know I have some people calling me back again. This coming week though beyond tomorrow looks like rain the rest of the week so this will be a set back and will have to wait out another round of nasty weather. Just glad the phone is ringing

Yup thats it. Work seems to come in Spurts. Things will look dark and dim one minute, and the next I'm the king and going to texas rhoad house for lunch. I don't know what part of the states you are in but probably east ? Yeah them nasty rounds of rain come in over here sometimes and it would be a week of raining almost.

I knew a 45 year old guy that was 350 and that guy was climing without spikes and with the old style drt climb line set up with a prusic knot called a 'suicide knot'. The guy was good I was impressed. Looked like the husband of that tv show with 'RoseAnn' or whatever.

 

[NHlocal]

Yeah it was a score on that saddle for sure! Scrounged up a little more wood around the house, april can be tough here sometimes, but almost home free, for burning to be over! Wan't to stock pile this year I always say that, but really need too!

Norm,
good to hear you were able to get a hold of some more wood. Ayuh, April can be tough if the winter is long and cold, burnin' season is almost over. I'm really grateful we've been able to get a bunch of firewood pulled in over the past year, working on getting 2 years ahead right now.....

Wow! this is a nice thread. My work is starting to slow down. I think I've got some competition in the criagslist world.
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I think the hardest thing on this job will be the clean up. I'm pretty sure its a full day just for myself. Quoted 6 bills just off the picture messages the guy sent me.

Welcome cjtreeclimber, come on in and make yourself at home. Nice pics, that is one ugly tree.....

It seems like overnight I went from one job to two weeks worth

I would like to get some pictures and will try on some of the stuff as I feel comfortable. I asked my wife to take some of a pine I will climb to section out. I found I can still get my not so good belt around me but man is it ever tight. I figure I will work with it until I lose some weight as punishment and then will spring for new gear once the lbs drop.

Two jobs are very satisfied return call for more work so that makes me happy to know I have some people calling me back again. This coming week though beyond tomorrow looks like rain the rest of the week so this will be a set back and will have to wait out another round of nasty weather. Just glad the phone is ringing

Shane,
good to hear your phone is ringing with business. Too bad about the weather gettin' bad though.
A word of caution on your belt, if it's too uncomfortable it could affect your work, in a bad way. Be careful and work safe.
I've got a raw video clip from some work I did Saturday afternoon, it's short but I wanted to post something from my new Contour Roam video camera. Take a look, let me know what you think.....

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[cjtreeclimber]

That camera looks like its doing a good job. A helmet cam - just one of too many things I want.

 

[struggle]

Randy thanks for the videos you do. I like seeing the work being done.

I will have to do something different on equipment soon for sure. I have been a little conservative on spending as of late after stepping up to L.LC. status as these changes all have cost me more at the start of the year. It is a process as I'm finding out:msp_scared:

 

[NHlocal]

That camera looks like its doing a good job. A helmet cam - just one of too many things I want.

I'm very impressed at how well it works. It's a toy for some, but for me it's a tool. I can watch myself work and pick apart what I'm doing right and wrong(and learn/improve from watching it)

Randy thanks for the videos you do. I like seeing the work being done.

I will have to do something different on equipment soon for sure. I have been a little conservative on spending as of late after stepping up to L.LC. status as these changes all have cost me more at the start of the year. It is a process as I'm finding out:msp_scared:

Thanks Shane,
hope everything works out for ya' being a business owner and all. That's something I actually have thought about but it's completely overwhelming to me. You definitely have my respect for doing what you're doing.

 

[struggle]

Guess I won't being doing any work for the next week



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[NHlocal]

Guess I won't being doing any work for the next week



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63°F
17°C
Humidity65%
Wind SpeedNE 17 G 24 mph
Barometer29.73 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint51°F (11°C)
Visibility10.00 mi
Last Update on 8 Apr 7:52 pm CDT

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Not exactly the kind of update I like to get.....:bang:
Here's a couple of pics from Saturday.....

 

[NORMZILLA44]

cjtreeclimber, glad u like the thread my friend!! Randy shane great to see you! All family here! Yes april has been rainy and cold so far!

 

[NHlocal]

cjtreeclimber, glad u like the thread my friend!! Randy shane great to see you! All family here! Yes april has been rainy and cold so far!

Ayuh, we've got more rain coming, it's raining here right now. You all stay warm and safe this week. :msp_tongue:
Time to get ready for work, put wood in the stove, make some coffee.....:msp_sleep:

Here's one more from Saturday.....another toy, um, ahhh, tool that I just got. :redface:

That Big Shot is AWESOME!!! :msp_w00t:

 

[NHlocal]

Going back to finish up the two Pine take down I started last Saturday after some O/T at the shop('til 11am). Looks like the weather is going to co operate, partly sunny, light winds, mid 50's. Great working weather! :msp_w00t:
Here's a short video the home owner put together of me topping the biggest leader on the first Pine.....

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[struggle]

dropped four trees this evening for a repeat customer He has more works beyond this. It was on a farmstead so I dropped then he hauled them away (spruces) I will be back for the stumps. I did stumps for him last year but he didn't know I did trees as well as he was talking to someone else and they said call Shane:msp_w00t: He has more trees to take down as well.

Just to our north 100 miles they were devastated by ice. I guess the tree damage is unreal. They will be busy for sometime to come up there. We missed the ice accumulation by one degree. It rained around two inches here and the temps held right at 33.4 degrees.

Nice work Randy as always.

 

[NHlocal]

dropped four trees this evening for a repeat customer He has more works beyond this. It was on a farmstead so I dropped then he hauled them away (spruces) I will be back for the stumps. I did stumps for him last year but he didn't know I did trees as well as he was talking to someone else and they said call Shane:msp_w00t: He has more trees to take down as well.

Just to our north 100 miles they were devastated by ice. I guess the tree damage is unreal. They will be busy for sometime to come up there. We missed the ice accumulation by one degree. It rained around two inches here and the temps held right at 33.4 degrees.

Nice work Randy as always.

Shane,
good to hear you're getting those repeat customers, sounds like you're building a good reputation.
Stay safe doing those take downs. :msp_thumbsup:
Thanks, gonna be a challenge to finish off those two Pines tomorrow afternoon, looks like the weather is gonna clear off. If all go's well I'll get it done.....
Time to get some sleep, 4am is coming fast.....:msp_ohmy:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Hello gang! Been working Capitol stuff, and long hours. Working man may head for Boar country tommorrow, take the dogs out! Saw shop now carries the non ethanol gas for us, oh yeah! I guess helping fight the fight, is as important as enjoying the woods anymore. Have to preserve it my friends. Back to sawing soon, at work and for firewood here. Went to the saw shop and saw a 2100 on the floor, for service, man i love em, who would ever guess:cool2:

 

[NHlocal]

Hello gang! Been working Capitol stuff, and long hours. Working man may head for Boar country tommorrow, take the dogs out! Saw shop now carries the non ethanol gas for us, oh yeah! I guess helping fight the fight, is as important as enjoying the woods anymore. Have to preserve it my friends. Back to sawing soon, at work and for firewood here. Went to the saw shop and saw a 2100 on the floor, for service, man i love em, who would ever guess:cool2:

Workin' man/Huntin' man, have a good day and be safe.....

 

[struggle]

Here is a couple of shots my wife took of a really fat squirrel in a tree today. I wished she would have taken on from further away as I had to climb this tree as there was a row of mature shrubs on one side, Ash on the other and a pine on the other open end so I felt it was best to section it out and all went fine. Didn't have to rope anything down which was a plus.

I have cut at well over 20 trees on this property, but the homeowners a little fickle at best so I didn't take anymore pictures. Guy has hired high-school kids to do the clean up which is fine by me. There is literally tonnage of trees.

After they get the clean up done I will be back to do some grinding

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[NHlocal]

Here is a couple of shots my wife took of a really fat squirrel in a tree today. I wished she would have taken on from further away as I had to climb this tree as there was a row of mature shrubs on one side, Ash on the other and a pine on the other open end so I felt it was best to section it out and all went fine. Didn't have to rope anything down which was a plus.

I have cut at well over 20 trees on this property, but the homeowners a little fickle at best so I didn't take anymore pictures. Guy has hired high-school kids to do the clean up which is fine by me. There is literally tonnage of trees.

After they get the clean up done I will be back to do some grinding

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Shane,
looks like you're getting it done with what you have. Great action pics! :msp_thumbup:
Do you spend a lot of time working from your spurs? The reason I ask is it looks like you are using either the "L" pads or the "T" pads with your spurs. My spurs came with the "L" pads and they got very painful very quickly. I invested in a set of aluminum "caddy pads" and they made a HUGE difference! I spent about 4 hours in my spurs yesterday. My shins got a little sore but not bad at all. Just a suggestion, if you're ever considering an upgrade. It really does make a big difference being "comfortable" while you're working.
I was able to get one of those two Pines down yesterday. It was a good challenge being such a big tree and doing the take down myself. Had a tough time getting up into the tree but it came down alright(with a lot of work :hmm3grin2orange: ) without any injuries, damage to property/equipment. It'll be a while before I get the video done. Here's some pics......

 

[Stihl n Wood]

Sweet!! Looks like your pine job was a success!! I climbed today doing some pruning. Nothing special, but had a fun day. I have to climb Mon, Tues, weds on a glf course! Outta be fun getting hit with balls all darn day! Lol...well guys have w good night. I will try to get some pic of my golf course job up for you soon...Kris..

 

[NHlocal]

Sweet!! Looks like your pine job was a success!! I climbed today doing some pruning. Nothing special, but had a fun day. I have to climb Mon, Tues, weds on a glf course! Outta be fun getting hit with balls all darn day! Lol...well guys have w good night. I will try to get some pic of my golf course job up for you soon...Kris..

Kris,
ayuh, a success so far. The first(most challenging)tree is down with little to no damage to the surrounding trees. The other tree will be easier for the most part(single stem, pretty straight, very slight lean toward the house)but has a much narrower "lane" through the tops of the surrounding trees to fall through. I've got a little wiggle room but I'll have to be pretty close to fit it without hitting/damaging the other trees. It's doable, lookin' forward to it.
Lookin' forward to seeing those pics. opcorn:
Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[struggle]

Randy they are Lpads I guess. They are former lineman stuff (free to me). Not really the greatest setup, but it works. I haven't had any issues with pain though at all,but I've never been in them for four hours so that might change how I feel about them. My biggest issue is the spurs are shallow and for deep bark trees I really need a proper gear. I might just have to spring for the correct stuff soon. No that I have a couple more trees to climb in the future.

When I started doing this work I told myself I didn't want to be working just to be buying equipment but something has to change if I want to get better at the climbing