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

[Brian13]

Been out of the loop for a bit, been enjoying everybody elses work. I have a oak tree next to my parents house my dad wants down soon. Will have to be climbed and some of it rigged down. Will try to get some pics when I get to it.

 

[NHlocal]

Been out of the loop for a bit, been enjoying everybody elses work. I have a oak tree next to my parents house my dad wants down soon. Will have to be climbed and some of it rigged down. Will try to get some pics when I get to it.

It's good to have work, it's also good to help the folks out.
Pics??? I love pics! Looking forward to seeing them, soon I hope!?opcorn:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NHlocal]

A very sad day.....

Just want to send my condolences out to the family and friends of fallen New Hampshire tree worker, Mr. Ronald LaValliere.
He lost his life while taking down a tree for a home owner in Manchester. Don't really know any details but I do hope that
out of such a great tragedy something good can be taken to prevent injury or loss of life to someone else. Another sobering
reminder of how important it is to never forget, (especially while working) to work safe! ::thumbsup::

 

[NORMZILLA44]

hope all is well brother, have a good easter you and your family, dogs!

Thanks down under brother!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Really good to see you Brian missed ya. Been thinking of you, Mark's Dad came from utah to hunt with me, and Mark's older Brother Jeff. Awesome family and as you have seen Mark was born to climb started age 10 I believe. Randy thank you for sharing please post us when you can. I am truely sorry so very sad.

 

[NHlocal]

Really good to see you Brian missed ya. Been thinking of you, Mark's Dad came from utah to hunt with me, and Mark's older Brother Jeff. Awesome family and as you have seen Mark was born to climb started age 10 I believe. Randy thank you for sharing please post us when you can. I am truely sorry so very sad.

Thanks Norm.

 

[struggle]

It has been a while since checking in on this thread. No pictures:msp_thumbdn: but here is an update for those that know what I have been up to.

Stump grinder has pretty much returned my intial investment in three weeks:msp_thumbup: I have two stumps left on a 17 stump job just down the block from my house for tomorrow.

Called a guy today that has supposedly 40 stumps in a grove that he wants just the tops ground off so he can mow over them as he replanted a wind break.

Have several other this and that stumps at a couple of homes to follow up on.

Also for the money the old 630A CAN STILL BE QUITE A STUMP KILLER WITH A 35HP VANGUARD ON IT:hmm3grin2orange:

I had my doubts about this set up intially but could not justify a new stump grinder to get this buisness going. It has not dissapointed so far.

I went out and looked at tree job this evening on a farm near me. Places where all I have to do just dropping trees I am charging minimum $150 and a rate of $45 hour after that. All I do is cut and drop. Haul nothing. Owners problem after it hits the ground. Not sure if that is to cheap or not but it seems to be working out very well so far.

I did take down a larger ash tree that was between a house and trees they did not want damaged and a large propane tank. I bid it what seemed high to me and the guy said do it. I rented a 50' pull behind boom lift/aka cherry picker (not sure what you guys call them here) and it went very well. There is some pucker factor though for me when the thing was all the way up and wind around 15mph. They move quite a bit more than I expected. I would do it again though if the money is right. Also stump removal on that as well. Customer was very happy and he hauled everything away. All I did was drop it.

I hope this continues. I had a goal of making at least $5K minimum for doing this part time and was hoping deep down to make far more and if it continues like this it will exceed on all accounts. Also have to bid a some large stump removals at a retirement housing place this week as well.

I will have to get some pictures going soon. I just have not taken the time to do so:biggrinbounce2:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Awesome man, good read great stuff. If the rate is working for you leave it at least on straight forward jobs. If it gets more technical and more on the takedown dismantle side, then I would bring it up. Cool that grinder works so well. I love tree work!

 

[struggle]

Awesome man, good read great stuff. If the rate is working for you leave it at least on straight forward jobs. If it gets more technical and more on the takedown dismantle side, then I would bring it up. Cool that grinder works so well. I love tree work!

It seems to be working really good so far at this rate. I have a low overhead this way. There are companies out here that have boom trucks and that really is not the direction I want to go with this. I have nich in this area to exploit as many don't want to bring in a big crew to do the work I get as it is cost prohibitive to many home owners.

If some one grips about what I charge I tell them call the other companies and price them. I'm not going to work for $7hr after expenses. I can work at the local Casey's gas station making that with no responsibilites and no risk.

I agree the more technical stuff does go at a higher price.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Well good deal buddy, sounds like it is working well, and you are happy that is what it's all about my friend. Happy you happy client! Yep I agree won't work for peanuts either, and do get cheapskates too, gotta love it.

 

[NHlocal]

No pics?, no problem.....

It seems to be working really good so far at this rate. I have a low overhead this way. There are companies out here that have boom trucks and that really is not the direction I want to go with this. I have nich in this area to exploit as many don't want to bring in a big crew to do the work I get as it is cost prohibitive to many home owners.

If some one grips about what I charge I tell them call the other companies and price them. I'm not going to work for $7hr after expenses. I can work at the local Casey's gas station making that with no responsibilites and no risk.

I agree the more technical stuff does go at a higher price.

Almost sounds like the ideal situation for ya', glad to hear it's working out. :msp_thumbup: Take all the work you can safely
handle and get the pics when you are able. Work puts food on the table and pics are only for our viewing pleasure. :hmm3grin2orange:
Although, I do look forward to seeing those pics when you can get 'em!:biggrinbounce2:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[Brian13]

Really good to see you Brian missed ya. Been thinking of you, Mark's Dad came from utah to hunt with me, and Mark's older Brother Jeff. Awesome family and as you have seen Mark was born to climb started age 10 I believe. Randy thank you for sharing please post us when you can. I am truely sorry so very sad.

Saw the pics on facebook, looked like a good time!! Hope to one day get out that way and meet a few of you guys over there. Just got a call today from a guy I sent an email to a couple of days ago. Going in Tuesday for an interview/meet and greet with an arborist for a job. Sounds promising, and I really hope it works out. Guy sounds like he is willing to train me, and let me get some real experience. Would be nice to have a pro to see what I am doing.

 

[fir]

Fir,

Is this by any chance your vid on youtube??

Cutting Down an Old FIr - YouTube

Nope I wish

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Howdy gang, and Brian that is great news, good luck! Hope it lands you a job.

 

[NHlocal]

Season starting.....

Well, it looks like my cutting season is getting started. :biggrinbounce2: I shook hands on an agreement with a co worker
to remove a tree half blown over by a recent wind storm. It's caught up in a couple other trees, it will be a challenge. A good
"dismantle" to start the season with. Hope everything is well with you Norm. Here's a short video with a few pics. Take a look
and let me know what you think.....?
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

Wind Storm Damage, Uprooted Tree.wmv - YouTube

 

[fir]

View attachment 233262View attachment 233263View attachment 233264 Here are some pics from a camping trip I just got back from. This is just 4 hours from my house in a little logging tow Woss B,C,. I have more pics but loading is slow. The trees in the pics are protected so they will be there for years to see, they really are amazing. I would really love to see them redwoods.

 

[struggle]

Nothing to grand

Did this work today. The stuff on the farm field was a little vague with the guy on the phone. Was supposed to meet him at that location to see what he wanted done but he left in a hurry to go to Desmoines for a moniter repair for a tractor so he just told me where to go and take care of the partially cut mullberry and grind it out. Also did to smaller cotton wood stumps he had as well. Farmers are trying to plant every square inch now days.

It rained while out there so things got a little dirty

 

[struggle]

Here are the field pictures
I sense from this guy he is testing the waters with me and maybe more work will come my way. Time will tell. I saw up the fence line he had other larger trees that could come down.

 

[NHlocal]

Nice pics fir! :msp_thumbup: Those really are some beautiful trees, and huge! :msp_w00t: Good you got yourself and the
family in there too.
struggle, that's a good piece of work you got going there.:msp_wink: Sounds like with a good job you could get more.....?
Hope you do, more work is good. Thanks for the pics. Look forward to seeing more. opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NORMZILLA44]

View attachment 233262View attachment 233263View attachment 233264 Here are some pics from a camping trip I just got back from. This is just 4 hours from my house in a little logging tow Woss B,C,. I have more pics but loading is slow. The trees in the pics are protected so they will be there for years to see, they really are amazing. I would really love to see them redwoods.

Great pictures, and awesome trees! Really nice thanks for posting.