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

[cjtreeclimber]

Randy,
Good stuff. You just gave me two new things I didn't think of. Stacking those peaces of limbs on one side of that top to get it to go the way you want it; also, that zip line method you did. Did you set that zip line off the top of the tree before you went up? Did you bring those other slings on your way up and simply hook the limbs on your way up as you cut them? I've Got to try that one.
I didn't see any ground guys did you use one?


What I've been up to today:

I went out to register my business name so that I can open me a business account. I got it under the name ' Vigilant Tree & Landscape Service' ; however, now my banker tells me that I need to set it up as an L.L.C. wrather than a Sole P. I haven't much Patience for all the technical stuff that I have to do, and I sure ain't working for half the money by working for someone else! I Also have to think about buying the license for the Tree work; and, with that I'd much more apt to get those better paying jobs out here.

 

[NHlocal]

Randy,
Good stuff. You just gave me two new things I didn't think of. Stacking those peaces of limbs on one side of that top to get it to go the way you want it; also, that zip line method you did. Did you set that zip line off the top of the tree before you went up? Did you bring those other slings on your way up and simply hook the limbs on your way up as you cut them? I've Got to try that one.
I didn't see any ground guys did you use one?


What I've been up to today:

I went out to register my business name so that I can open me a business account. I got it under the name ' Vigilant Tree & Landscape Service' ; however, now my banker tells me that I need to set it up as an L.L.C. wrather than a Sole P. I haven't much Patience for all the technical stuff that I have to do, and I sure ain't working for half the money by working for someone else! I Also have to think about buying the license for the Tree work; and, with that I'd much more apt to get those better paying jobs out here.

Thanks,
Got both of those "tools" from the "Working Climber" DVD's. I've used both many times and they've got me out of some "tight" :hmm3grin2orange: spots. What I mean by that is to answer your other question, no, no ground man. The home owner helped "a bit", but it was pretty much just me. :msp_smile: The home owner took care of all the cleanup. With the "speed line" that you asked about, I'll climb with my spurs and "cut and chuck" limbs as far up the tree as I can get, when the limbs get too big I'll climb high enough to tie the "speed line" out of my way but close enough to hook limbs on. And yes, I'll carry a bunch of nylon loop runners up with me(love those things, so many uses :msp_thumbupwith 'biners clipped on. Then just girth hitch the loop runner onto the limb, clip onto the "speed line", cut the limb, and let it run down the "speed line". It's an awesome way to get big limbs down safe if you're working close to a house or something that you don't want limbs bouncing into and causing damage. There are a bunch of good videos on YouTube, search "speed line", that should work.

Hope you get through all that red tape in a hurry.....

Time to get ready for work, make some coffee.....:msp_sleep:

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Shane, seen and dealt with a few cheap skates before. At least one put his own tree trhough his power line:biggrin: One called me back after some carpenters he hired with a skill saw, and extension ladder, could not take down a pine over his house. I told him the only reason I would come out, is to show him what professionals can do. Randy yeah computer has been down, so have been off the air, shopping for a new one. Aaron thanks so much for yesterday buddy! The working men had to cut hard, and fast, and a ton of it. For a few of our hunting spots, one of the land owners, brought a chipper, figured they would start at 11am he said. Well sorry the working man says 8! Jesus and me went after it, then Aaron came, and we were glad to see him big help buddy! It was a great day clearing the easment road.:msp_thumbup:

 

[Eccentric]

No 'working' pics this time....

But here are a couple old Redwood stumps (with springboard notches) that are next to an access road that we cleared brush and trees from yesterday. You're welcome Norm. Was glad to help Jesus with his access road. Good honest work and good food (and some beverages) afterwards. Wish I could have gotten there earlier. Getting to sleep after 3AM the 'night' before doesn't help...

 

[struggle]

update the guy got about half the stumps sort of ground out and called me back to finish the bigger ones:msp_tongue:

I was surprised he called me back to do it after I warned him but he is rather young and often I think the average person would think well of course the guy with the grinder is going to say it is difficult to do with a rental. He found out how difficult it was.

Rained out for tomorrow it looks for grinding

 

[NHlocal]

update the guy got about half the stumps sort of ground out and called me back to finish the bigger ones:msp_tongue:

I was surprised he called me back to do it after I warned him but he is rather young and often I think the average person would think well of course the guy with the grinder is going to say it is difficult to do with a rental. He found out how difficult it was.

Rained out for tomorrow it looks for grinding

Shane,
you should've told him to call me. :hmm3grin2orange:
I did it to know what it takes to grind out a stump and I can give a customer an honest answer from my own experience.
I have complete respect for what you do Shane, it's hard work plain and simple. Anyone who thinks it ain't just don't have a clue. :msp_tongue:
Glad to hear the man called you back(after swallowing his pride :hmm3grin2orangeto finish the job and do it right. Hopefully he watched you work and now has a much greater respect for the work you do. :msp_thumbup:

 

[struggle]

The guy is sort of giving me the run around on payment for the stumps now, so I'm starting to get a little upset about this):

ON another note I did a couple of stumps today and that went well. Have some work lined up down the road and got back to the guys place a while back that I cut a bunch of trees down in the little valley. This owner just turned 80 years young and he pulled every tree out with at least a 50' chain he did all by himself. He pulled stuff all afternoon and in the morning while myself and a friend cut them up for firewood to load on the trailers. Still have more to do tomorrow at this site to finish up. I'm keeping three logs to try and mill. The wood is all ash.

I'm dragging at this point. Have a small tree job tomorrow and then back to finish up the firewood stuff.

The good thing though is our temps were in the 60s today which made for nice working conditions unlike the 106 we hit last week.

 

[NHlocal]

Shane,
you've got some good lookin' logs there, how you gonna mill 'em? You have a project at your house planned? :msp_thumbup:
Good to hear your keeping busy, hope the weather continues to go in your favor for your work.
Sounds like that man is a real worker. He has my respect for sure.

Don't know if I posted pics before on this gear I'm having custom spliced, the man sent me an update. He finished one piece of gear last week, he started on the second piece today. Similar to what you can buy called a pulley saver, but custom(stronger, better, less money )

Here's the first one(for rigging duties).....

Here's the beginning of the second one(for climbing duties).....

 

[struggle]

I want to make side boards for the trailer but also would like to make a deck table for here at home as my son some time ago hit our glass top one in the winter and it shattered:msp_sad:

It is tough keeping up with the 80 year old guy. He told me he take a five hour energy everyday. I think he is on a hidden IV of the stuff.

Like the new gear

 

[NHlocal]

Shane,
that Ash should work pretty good for that, hope to see some pics!


He just sent me more pics, here's a couple more. He does excellent work..... :msp_thumbsup:
He has one more splice to do and he'll be done with both. :msp_w00t:

 

[struggle]

how much weight can that handle? Does it accept any shockload?

 

[NHlocal]

how much weight can that handle? Does it accept any shockload?

Shane,
on the rigging gear(the all yellow one)I'll double check, but I believe the "weakest link" is rated at over 10,000lbs, which would give you a 10:1 SWL(safe working limit) of 1000lbs.

The climbing "pulley saver" that he's finishing up now is "a bit" below that, maybe around 7000lbs.....? I'll double check.

 

[NHlocal]

Shane,
on the rigging gear(the all yellow one)I'll double check, but I believe the "weakest link" is rated at over 10,000lbs, which would give you a 10:1 SWL(safe working limit) of 1000lbs.

The climbing "pulley saver" that he's finishing up now is "a bit" below that, maybe around 7000lbs.....? I'll double check.

Shane,
with rigging gear, using a 5:1 SWL(safe working limit)is O.K., so the rigging gear I'm getting will have an SWL of 2000lbs.
With the climbing gear I'm getting the "weakest link" is rated 5000lbs, so it has a 10:1 SWL of 500lbs. More than enough to
hold me and the rest of my gear..... :hmm3grin2orange:
For a "fancy" adjustable friction saver it'll be more than enough.....

 

[Brian13]

Hello all, been awhile since I have posted. Looks like everybody has been busy, and I have been as well. Havnt been doing a whole lot of climbing lately, with the exception of one large sprawling oak. That tree really showed me I still have a long way to go on technique. Had the day off today and spent it working in the back yard. Getting ready to till the sand/weeds so I can put down some grass seed. In part of my prep I had a stump to take out, and it horrible LOL. It was in the corner of the fence with a power pole in front of it. And if that wernt enough it had a fence post in the middle of it. I cut it as low as I could a few years ago and gave up on it lol. Most of it was rotten, but not all of it. After a few hours of beating on it with a mattock its gone. Ready to till up the yard tomorrow now. Hope everybody has a good memorial day weekend!!

 

[NHlocal]

Hello all, been awhile since I have posted. Looks like everybody has been busy, and I have been as well. Havnt been doing a whole lot of climbing lately, with the exception of one large sprawling oak. That tree really showed me I still have a long way to go on technique. Had the day off today and spent it working in the back yard. Getting ready to till the sand/weeds so I can put down some grass seed. In part of my prep I had a stump to take out, and it horrible LOL. It was in the corner of the fence with a power pole in front of it. And if that wernt enough it had a fence post in the middle of it. I cut it as low as I could a few years ago and gave up on it lol. Most of it was rotten, but not all of it. After a few hours of beating on it with a mattock its gone. Ready to till up the yard tomorrow now. Hope everybody has a good memorial day weekend!!

Brian!,
it has been a while. Ayuh, been busy. Good to hear you've been busy, glad to hear you're still healthy. :msp_thumbup:
Don't get discouraged about technique, takes a lot of "tree time" for it to be natural and smooth. I got humbled on that "Two Pine Take Down, Tree #1". Always room to improve, and I know I've got LOTS OF ROOM for improvement.....:hmm3grin2orange:
Good to hear from you again. Don't be a stranger.

 

[NHlocal]

I can splice!!!

As if I wasn't busy enough, I must be thinkin' I need more to do. :hmm3grin2orange:
I'm learning to splice, my first project is a ring and ring friction saver. I used 10mm
OP cord, plenty strong, just happened to have some laying around and thought I'd put it
to some good use. The rings are ISC rated for 25kn, more than enough for what I need.
Here's a few pics, let me know what you think about this working man's work.....

 

[NHlocal]

Memorial Day.....

Hey guys/gals,
couldn't find a thread on it, and I didn't really want to start one. Maybe the title I put on it will get some recognition.
Please take time remember those who paid the ultimate price with their lives to give all of us the freedom to do whatever
it is we chose to do, today or any day. Please honor them and their families with at least a thought of thanks for their sacrifice.
Ayuh, I'm a flag waver(proud American).....

In case you thought it was national BBQ day.....

 

[TLSF150]

Nice thread and Happy memorial day to everyone..

Heres a few pics off my phone..

First off is me in the chip truck going to another job



The rest of these are just random pictures from jobs I have on my phone..

 

[TLSF150]

Couple more

 

[NHlocal]

TLSF150,
welcome to Arboristsite, my names Randy.
You got some great looking pictures there.....:msp_thumbup: