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

[NORMZILLA44]

Right on! And yep good point that's what I did I concentrated on what was in front of me my cutting, and did not really think of being up, and that was a first. The long time John and I have worked together I still enjoy watching him work up there, and he impresses me still. And I always kind of wished or had a thought in the back of my mind I wish I could do that.

 

[lone wolf]

Thanks my buddies! Went up again today only 13-14 feet, but even looking down did not bother me. The thought of going higher probably would but bottom line I was never that comfortable before, my knees would shake period. Maybe I can get over it at least as high as we need to trim in a manlift. We will see!

So work at your comfort level let the Climber take it down to a height you are happy at then you finish it say 25 ft.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Good morning buddy, and well I started at like 12-14 feet LOL!! I may get there may not, but I will keep trying.

 

[lone wolf]

Norm are you using a climbing rope and a safety lanyard so you have two tie in points if you cut a rope?

 

[NORMZILLA44]

If I climb a tree I will. So far I have just been going up in the manlift at work. Next tim John and I get out on a job, I may throw on the gear and give it a try in a tree. That is one thing I try adn instill in Jesus, two tie off points as much as possible. John and Jesus use the wire core as well, and I am a believer though everyone has a preference. I have seen fliplines cut before. But good point on the two points

 

[lone wolf]

If I climb a tree I will. So far I have just been going up in the manlift at work. Next tim John and I get out on a job, I may throw on the gear and give it a try in a tree. That is one thing I try adn instill in Jesus, two tie off points as much as possible. John and Jesus use the wire core as well, and I am a believer though everyone has a preference. I have seen fliplines cut before. But good point on the two points

Steel core can be cut in half easily I seen it happen just so you know.Just keep one of them far away from the cut.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

I agree, and never never get a false sense of security!

 

[Brian13]

Small victory today!!!

Have been wanting to work on some basics, and if I felt comfortable enough try a traverse. I set my climb line and got my feet just off the ground and just worked on reaching away with out holding on the climbline for dear life. Even went upside down just to see if the harness felt like it would hold, and it felt good. Went up a little higher and cut some branches, focusing on being comfortable and not holding on with one hand. I feel real comfortable close to the ground lol. The end goal was to go up and set up a traverse between two spars in this oak tree. Bad news is I got scared at about 15'ish feet and fell short of where I wanted to get to which was about another 8-10' higher. So I stopped there and started to set up the traverse. There is a trick where you toss your throwline out away from you and get it swinging back and forth, give it a sharp jerk and it flies back to you. Its not as easy as it looks like it should be LOL. But it kept me occupied and I forgot that I was nervous. I was able to focus on that and not hold on to the climbline. Being as I fell short of my goal I really didnt have far to go, in all honesty if was kind of pointless. It was purely academic, but another area I am uncomfortable with is being suspended in air with no footing what so ever, so it served its purpose. All in all it was a success and I am very excited!! Had an absolute blast, and next time think I will make it all the way to the original goal. It seems stupid to get so excited about a traverse of about 6' maybe 15' off the ground, but I feel like I accomplished something.

 

[Rounder]

Pretty cool to see you go from a guy with a dead super 250 to being up in a tree at work Brian, good deal man! And I promise that next weekend I will be getting some 250 parts in the mail for you......I'm lucky I have time to eat...but I'll get them shipped off.

Thanks for the pics, like I said, pretty neat to see - Sam

 

[Brian13]

Thanks a lot Sam!!! I have definitely come along ways since I first joined LOL, but not without alot of help from members here.....yourself included. Hell one of these days I may be competent LOL. Glad to here your busy, much better than no work at all. When ever you have a chance to mail it out is fine with me. Hope things are all good out your way!!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Well Brian I am impressed!!!!!!!! I am going to share the photo you posted on FB, with My buddy Mark on FB. He grew up in my neck of the woods, and now lives in Utah. He is a full time climber, and tree worker. He is really good I want you guy's to hook up so he can help you along, and check out his pics on his wall impressive stuff. Sam glad to see you buddy, as I was thinking of you watching the new Ax men, with the Montana crew. But common one of the first thing they say is they are the best in Montana! And then they say everybody else basically around the world is an Amatuer LOL! P.S I can't believe how they log nowaday's send everything down the hill for fence post's? What happened to uphill falling or jacking? Stay safe you two!

 

[jimdad07]

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It takes a lot of man to do what you are doing, I don't know you but I am proud just the same.

 

[Rounder]

Well Brian I am impressed!!!!!!!! I am going to share the photo you posted on FB, with My buddy Mark on FB. He grew up in my neck of the woods, and now lives in Utah. He is a full time climber, and tree worker. He is really good I want you guy's to hook up so he can help you along, and check out his pics on his wall impressive stuff. Sam glad to see you buddy, as I was thinking of you watching the new Ax men, with the Montana crew. But common one of the first thing they say is they are the best in Montana! And then they say everybody else basically around the world is an Amatuer LOL! P.S I can't believe how they log nowaday's send everything down the hill for fence post's? What happened to uphill falling or jacking? Stay safe you two!

I don't have cable Norm, but I know the guy I work for has more equiptment going than anyone else in the state....so we must be doing something right :smile2:.

Times have changed with delimbers. If the machine can process it, they want it straight down the hill, tree length. Kind of a pain, only one acceptable option. Log lengthing is definatly a bit easier.

Take care man - Sam

 

[Rounder]

Thanks a lot Sam!!! I have definitely come along ways since I first joined LOL, but not without alot of help from members here.....yourself included. Hell one of these days I may be competent LOL. Glad to here your busy, much better than no work at all. When ever you have a chance to mail it out is fine with me. Hope things are all good out your way!!

Things are good. Busy as hell, but it's a blessing even when it seems like a burden. I am looking forward to break-up, should give me some time to work on some big-ass yellow saws.

I'll throw the camera in the lunch box tonight, maybe get a pic or two for next weekend.

Take care pard - Sam

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Glad you stopped by Jim, and I feel the same way may not have been as high as he planned but he manned up just the same. Sam good deal I didn't know that, because of all the newer mechanical side it changed how they fell em. Good info and thanks, hell next season you may be on ax men

 

[Rounder]

Glad you stopped by Jim, and I feel the same way may not have been as high as he planned but he manned up just the same. Sam good deal I didn't know that, because of all the newer mechanical side it changed how they fell em. Good info and thanks, hell next season you may be on ax men

Oh God No! My last falling partner worked on the contract cutting crew that was filmed for R&R Conner, the heli crew that was on Axmen for a while....they said, hey, want to be a TV star? He said, "Get the #### out of my strip!" Good guy, lol.

Anyhow, mechanical prossecors in the landing have definatly changed how timber is fell and decked. I do miss making logs.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Yep, making logs and jacking trees. The good old days the all or nothing days.

 

[Brian13]

Well Brian I am impressed!!!!!!!! I am going to share the photo you posted on FB, with My buddy Mark on FB. He grew up in my neck of the woods, and now lives in Utah. He is a full time climber, and tree worker. He is really good I want you guy's to hook up so he can help you along, and check out his pics on his wall impressive stuff. Sam glad to see you buddy, as I was thinking of you watching the new Ax men, with the Montana crew. But common one of the first thing they say is they are the best in Montana! And then they say everybody else basically around the world is an Amatuer LOL! P.S I can't believe how they log nowaday's send everything down the hill for fence post's? What happened to uphill falling or jacking? Stay safe you two!

It takes a lot of man to do what you are doing, I don't know you but I am proud just the same.

Thanks guys!!! Thanks for the support!! I wish like hell I could find somebody to work with. I feel like I could get a lot more comfortable a lot faster if I was doing this 2 or 3 times a week with supervision, instead of 1 or 2 times a month. But for the meantime I am having fun. It seems like for me there is a wall I hit at around 15-20'. I have been higher, but I had spikes and the supervision of another climber. Need to get past that wall soon.

Things are good. Busy as hell, but it's a blessing even when it seems like a burden. I am looking forward to break-up, should give me some time to work on some big-ass yellow saws.

I'll throw the camera in the lunch box tonight, maybe get a pic or two for next weekend.

Take care pard - Sam

Good to hear!!! Steady work is not a gimme anymore for sure. Hope to see you get some of those yellow saws up and running soon. How many you up to?

 

[NORMZILLA44]

A partner really does help Brian. If my friend Mark did not friend you then send him a request. He is a good dude knows his stuff. He and his brothers grew up around here fellow Boar hunter, tree cutters!

 

[Brian13]

Yes he did friend me Norm. Thanks!!! He looks familiar, like someone I have seen in a video somewhere.