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

[struggle]

Haven't been on this thread in a bit. I'm still battling weather to get stump grinding jobs done. Had some welding done on the grinder today. The swing cylinder mount was egged out and had it corrected today and then did some stumps late in the day. It works much better as it won't swing unintentionally or bounce now.

I also ordered a new grinding wheel as well. I had really hoped to hold off longer but it just needs to be replaced. It should make for a big improvement as the new style will have lees drag on the machine. I am getting it from a site sponsor here.

I have plenty of work to keep me busy for a while. No pictures though at this time.

Everyone else I see here is staying busy

 

[struggle]

The stump grinder earned its keep today boys:hmm3grin2orange:

I ground out at one home a record 56 stumps ranging from 4" up to 29"

I have been at the controls since 9:15 until 6:15.

This dog is tired.

 

[NHlocal]

The stump grinder earned its keep today boys:hmm3grin2orange:

I ground out at one home a record 56 stumps ranging from 4" up to 29"

I have been at the controls since 9:15 until 6:15.

This dog is tired.

Way to go Shane! Glad to hear recent repairs were put to the test, and to good use, today. I'm sure you're gonna be feelin' it tomorrow.....:hmm3grin2orange: Get some sleep, you done a good day's work. :msp_thumbup:

After I work O/T at the shop tomorrow 'til 11am I'll come home and change/pack gear as fast as I can. Then I'm on my way to top off two more pines for the home owner that had me top three of his pines about 6 weeks ago. :msp_w00t: I love being loaded up with work, but it will be nice when I can stop to "take a breath" (soon).

Finally got one of the "Two Pine Take Down" videos done. I did it backwards, got the #2 video done first (it was the easiest). Been having some "technical difficulties" with the first video(computers don't like me). Take a look and feel free to throw any comment and or criticism at me. I appreciate any and all of it. Thanks!
Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

P.S Watch it in 720p, it makes a huge difference!

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[NORMZILLA44]

Aaron, other filter is here, and in my truck, what are u up too tommorow? Shane great to see you my friend. 56 is crazy! I think most we ever did was 17-18 or more, and that was enough for me, luckily Parmeter does not mind running, the grinders. Not my favorite thing, but I can and will do it Randy nice view on the vid buddy, great work as always! The working man lounged around all day, been hard cutting at work, pollan, dust, sweat heat. Then yesterday went to see my neighboor, and well had a few drinks, then ended up going to the casino, and now they do kariokie, and yes I don't know how to spell it! Anyway, several crown royals later, well I was on the down low today:msp_rolleyes::msp_w00t:

 

[Eccentric]

Aaron, other filter is here, and in my truck, what are u up too tommorow? Shane great to see you my friend. 56 is crazy! I think most we ever did was 17-18 or more, and that was enough for me, luckily Parmeter does not mind running, the grinders. Not my favorite thing, but I can and will do it Randy nice view on the vid buddy, great work as always! The working man lounged around all day, been hard cutting at work, pollan, dust, sweat heat. Then yesterday went to see my neighboor, and well had a few drinks, then ended up going to the casino, and now they do kariokie, and yes I don't know how to spell it! Anyway, several crown royals later, well I was on the down low today:msp_rolleyes::msp_w00t:

Probably workin' on saws and cuttin' grass. I can't picture you singing in a K bar Norm. Would take a LOT of bourbon to get me to do that. I'd probably get in a bar fight first...

 

[NHlocal]

Guys, the only singin' I'm gonna be doin' is with the chainsaw! :hmm3grin2orange: Of course it's only the chainsaw that will be singin', maybe I'll hum.....:msp_tongue: I'm cuttin' this afternoon for sure, video also.....
Time to get ready for work, make some coffee.....:msp_sleep:
Have a safe weekend. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Probably workin' on saws and cuttin' grass. I can't picture you singing in a K bar Norm. Would take a LOT of bourbon to get me to do that. I'd probably get in a bar fight first...

Yep! Same here!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Probably workin' on saws and cuttin' grass. I can't picture you singing in a K bar Norm. Would take a LOT of bourbon to get me to do that. I'd probably get in a bar fight first...

Randy that is a good kind of singing! oops, multi quote, what is the purpose for that? and it was accidental, was responding to you Aaron then Randy.

 

[NHlocal]

Norm,
finally settling in after a very challenging day. O/T at the shop 'til 11am then home to pack gear and go top two pines. Topped them both safely, but I'm exhausted. :msp_sleep: Got video, I'll post it as soon as I'm able. This workin' man is completely worn out.....time to get some sleep.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

rest up my good friend. Sounds like you earned your money today buddy, sounds like a job well done..

 

[NHlocal]

rest up my good friend. Sounds like you earned your money today buddy, sounds like a job well done..

Thanks Norm,
Ayuh, it went well. Was harder than I first thought it would be but, came down safe. The home owner is very happy, he paid me a little extra. Got a good night's sleep, but sore today.....comes with the territory. :bringit:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Good deal buddy, man resting felt good on me this weekend, and it's over way to quick. Hope some more jobs do come our way though soon, liking my 395 now with the oregon reduced weight bar.

 

[NHlocal]

OK, finally got the first part of the video done on the Two Pine Take Down, Tree #1.
It is a bit of a sloppy take down, but it all came down safe. :msp_thumbup:
Time for bed, 4am is coming fast.....:msp_sleep:

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[NHlocal]

OK, here's part 2 of that video, as I said, a bit sloppy. For sure there are things I can improve on.....but it did all come down safe.

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[NHlocal]

Here's some pics I pulled off the video I took this past Saturday of the two pines I topped. The quality of the pics off the video isn't as good but you get the idea.....

 

[NHlocal]

Hey guys!
pretty quiet in here.....hope everyone is safe. :msp_thumbup:
Topped a couple pines last Saturday, got the video finished and uploaded. Take a look, comment/criticize, I appreciate any and all of it.
Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

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[NORMZILLA44]

Great stuff Randy, love the one topping shot! Hope all is well my friends, and may have a lead on some more tree work I hope! Sorry I have been off, my computer is dead. I borrowed Jeanne's tonight.

 

[struggle]

Randy I need to take some time and watch all your videos you recently posted.

Quick rant funny story I guess , but sad in the end to as well.

For a guy I climbed and cut down five pine trees that were against a guywire between two poles. I told the owner under the assumption he would have me grind out the stumps I would do a way better deal on dropping the trees as he was to clean up the trees. So I did that and then he decided he would rent a grinder and do the stumps himself. You know the ones with the like five horse motor on them all manual swing.

I forwarned him I don't discourge people from trying to do stuff on thier own but that he was in for being schooled on how stump grinders work and the speed at which they work. Today a nieghbor came by and told me he was out grinding his stumps. He only got through maybe two of them at best as far as I can tell. HE was also going to do one stump at his brother in-laws as well and when I drove by that house (on my street) his stump was still there as well. It would have taken me several hours to grind out the stumps with my machine with a 35hp engine so I think the homeowner got owned today by the rental grinder he though was going to save hime some coin

It was going to cost him $145 for the rental not to mention he had to get it and return it and fuel it and use it so in the end if he only got it for one day and got only a couple of stumps done he still has six more to go that it looks like he didn't get done. So in the end he paid possibly $100 per stump for the two he got ground out which is half of what I was going to charge him to do all the stumps.

I so wish I could have actually went up there to watch him run the machine , but I just couldn't as that would not have been to professional to rub it into his face. So I will rant here. I'm just glad I have plenty of work as of now:msp_smile:

 

[NHlocal]

Great stuff Randy, love the one topping shot! Hope all is well my friends, and may have a lead on some more tree work I hope! Sorry I have been off, my computer is dead. I borrowed Jeanne's tonight.

Thanks Norm, good to hear from you again. Sorry to hear your computer is dead.
Hope you're able to get that tree work lined up! :msp_thumbup:

Randy I need to take some time and watch all your videos you recently posted.

Quick rant funny story I guess , but sad in the end to as well.

For a guy I climbed and cut down five pine trees that were against a guywire between two poles. I told the owner under the assumption he would have me grind out the stumps I would do a way better deal on dropping the trees as he was to clean up the trees. So I did that and then he decided he would rent a grinder and do the stumps himself. You know the ones with the like five horse motor on them all manual swing.

I forwarned him I don't discourge people from trying to do stuff on thier own but that he was in for being schooled on how stump grinders work and the speed at which they work. Today a nieghbor came by and told me he was out grinding his stumps. He only got through maybe two of them at best as far as I can tell. HE was also going to do one stump at his brother in-laws as well and when I drove by that house (on my street) his stump was still there as well. It would have taken me several hours to grind out the stumps with my machine with a 35hp engine so I think the homeowner got owned today by the rental grinder he though was going to save hime some coin

It was going to cost him $145 for the rental not to mention he had to get it and return it and fuel it and use it so in the end if he only got it for one day and got only a couple of stumps done he still has six more to go that it looks like he didn't get done. So in the end he paid possibly $100 per stump for the two he got ground out which is half of what I was going to charge him to do all the stumps.

I so wish I could have actually went up there to watch him run the machine , but I just couldn't as that would not have been to professional to rub it into his face. So I will rant here. I'm just glad I have plenty of work as of now:msp_smile:

Shane,
good to hear from you again. Glad to hear you're busy. :msp_thumbup:
Some people will go to any length to save a few dollars. I rented one of those "under powered, fully manual" stump grinders last summer and ground out a stump for a customer. I believe I was very fortunate to get the job done within the "rental time" and actually put about $50 in my pocket. I think that may have been the hardest $50 I've ever earned. I would've loved to watched that guy running that grinder. :hmm3grin2orange:
No problem ranting here Shane, we'll all laugh about it with ya'! :msp_lol:
Thanks for the chuckle this morning.....time to get ready for work, make some coffee.....:msp_sleep:

 

[Eccentric]

Great stuff Randy, love the one topping shot! Hope all is well my friends, and may have a lead on some more tree work I hope! Sorry I have been off, my computer is dead. I borrowed Jeanne's tonight.

Ready to go boss.opcorn: