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

[husq2100]

Not the usual.......

here is a work pic....Husqvarna K960 that I bought for $300 as it was straight gased. 16inch blade. Renovating a Surf Life Saving Club. I have cut about 30-40 lineal meters of 100mm-150mm thick reinforced concrete, also some concrete core filled block work for new/bigger windows. Saw seems to be running good.

wow what a random act....Husky K960 for reply 960 :biggrinbounce2:

 

[NHlocal]

Saturday afternoon take down.....

Here you go Norm, I did my best impression of a helmet cam. Had a lot of trouble uploading this video. :bang: If you have any trouble getting it to play let me know and I'll reload it. :msp_thumbup: As I said in the earlier post I picked up more work from the neighbor of the home owner where this tree is.:msp_thumbsup:Great start (early) to the season, hope it continues! :biggrinbounce2: Take a look and let me know what you think.
Work safe. ::thumbsup::


Topping and Dropping an Oak..wmv - YouTube

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Nice saw Serge, I have done my share of sawing with cut off saws. More than cared for really! They used to make us saw cut the roads for culverts we installed. I used to do underground for the county. We used a ts 400 Stihl. I talked my old boss in to letting us rent walk behinds for the long runs. Then we bought a bigger Stihl, same power head as the 660, and had a kart made it real nice, that little 400 did really well, hard part was on your back for the long stuff. Very handy saw's though I say, especially down in trenches for head walls. And a million other uses, good post buddy! Randy nice video, glad you get into your work, and show much enthusiasm like a few of us, to bad we are so far away, we could have some fun and work together. Nice view from the tree shots, beautifull!:cool2:

 

[NHlocal]

Randy nice video, glad you get into your work, and show much enthusiasm like a few of us, to bad we are so far away, we could have some fun and work together. Nice view from the tree shots, beautifull!:cool2:

Thanks Norm. I really do enjoy the work, even though physically it's the hardest work I've ever done. Of course being a "one man crew" most of the time puts all the work on me. :bringit: I still love it. I'm sure there are others in the area that feel the same, I just haven't met them yet. It's very satisfying to look back at a tough job you just finished(even an easy one)have the customer all smiles, and to know I did that. Not some company, or some contractor. Me, I did that, and the customer will probably never know how hard it REALLY was to get the tree down without major damage to his home or property, or me. But I know, and as much as I'm hurting at the end of the day I can still smile because I have the ability to do one of the hardest jobs out there and do it well. I still have a whole lot to learn and I'm looking forward to that every time I pick up my saw. :msp_thumbsup:
Work safe! ::thumbsup::

 

[struggle]

Just when I think I am out of work I get a call.

Let me splain:hmm3grin2orange:

At an office building there are/was is four fairly good size trees in the parking lot that they have all but cut down. They want the stumps removed. Ok simple enough......but they concreted right up to the base of the trees:bang:

At least one of the trees is 4' in diameter. Guy wants them out. He is not opposed to opening up the area around the trees as they want to make more parking space which is why the trees were removed. Not really sure how I am going to bid this:msp_confused:

I will call the guy back tomorrow and see if they want me to rent a concrete saw or they remove the concrete themselves and I just proceed with the grindout. Owner wants to just be able to pour conrete over where the trees were.

I am thinking there needs to be at least a 1-2' of concrete removed from all sides of the trunks. Will know more after I talk to the guy tomorrow. If I go back out to measure it I will get pictures. I looked at it tonight in the dark:msp_mellow:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Randy I totally agree, and we have really gone the extra mile, or two for a customer before to show what we can do. Shane please do keep us posted, looking forward to this, sounds like a tricky one.

 

[Brian13]

Awesome video Randy!! Looked like a good time. I still have a bit before I am ready to tackle something like that on my own. Had my first day of climbing today, and between getting up at 0430 and the work itself I am tired. Had a blast though, was tied into some stuff I never would have believed would have held me. Lots of swaying in the wind, and lots of give every time I put my weight into it. Was a little nerve wracking lol, but I was having fun to. It was very nice to have someone there that could watch and help me along. Most everything is pretty small and low to the ground, pretty much just deadwooding and de-mossing. Not as exciting as removals but a good place for me to learn. Couldnt be happier with the way things have worked out!

 

[paccity]

heavy.

 

[NHlocal]

Awesome video Randy!! Looked like a good time. I still have a bit before I am ready to tackle something like that on my own. Had my first day of climbing today, and between getting up at 0430 and the work itself I am tired. Had a blast though, was tied into some stuff I never would have believed would have held me. Lots of swaying in the wind, and lots of give every time I put my weight into it. Was a little nerve wracking lol, but I was having fun to. It was very nice to have someone there that could watch and help me along. Most everything is pretty small and low to the ground, pretty much just deadwooding and de-mossing. Not as exciting as removals but a good place for me to learn. Couldnt be happier with the way things have worked out!

Hey Brian, thanks for watching the video and the good comments. Ayuh!, I definitely enjoy the work! :biggrinbounce2: I've got a WHOLE LOT more to learn myself. I don't see how anyone could learn it all. Sounds like you've got yourself in the ideal situation. Hired on to do tree work, getting on the job training from an experienced climber. That's a pretty good position to be in. Pay attention, show up early, give 'em a good days work, and before you know it you'll be teaching some one new. Congrats again on the new job!
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[struggle]

The stump removal where the INS fiber optic guy wanted to watch me take the stump out was uneventfull. Took all of 15 minutes to grind out and no issues.

Only issue was the stump was actually shrub lilac bush thing and those can hit hard on the grinder it seems as it will tear out sections as a clump and I broke a tooth. I need to put new primary cutter on anyways so it was no big deal. I must say though I hate the guage the teeth. I think after I get through this season I am going to go green teeth or some direction where I dont have to set depth anymore.

Sanvik wheel would be really nice but spendy. Quoted $1,200 and that was only if the 630a wouyld be like the 630b vermeer. Not sure it is worth the expense.

Did get some phone calls today after I told my wife I am pretty much done with everything currently and now I have 12 more stumps to do :msp_w00t:

I called the guy back about grinding out the stumps in concrete and I will bid it several ways to different levels for them to decide what they want me to do. Being just grind (after they cut out at least two feet around the trees of concrete)

1.Grind only.
2.grind,remove grindings
3.grind, remove grindings plus cutting trunks flush and hauling them away as well.

The one upside to this job if I get it will be clean up should be easy as it is a parking lot. A blower and shovel should be all that is needed. No raking

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Awesome video Randy!! Looked like a good time. I still have a bit before I am ready to tackle something like that on my own. Had my first day of climbing today, and between getting up at 0430 and the work itself I am tired. Had a blast though, was tied into some stuff I never would have believed would have held me. Lots of swaying in the wind, and lots of give every time I put my weight into it. Was a little nerve wracking lol, but I was having fun to. It was very nice to have someone there that could watch and help me along. Most everything is pretty small and low to the ground, pretty much just deadwooding and de-mossing. Not as exciting as removals but a good place for me to learn. Couldnt be happier with the way things have worked out!

Awesome, what can I say, before you know it a couple years will have gone by, and you will be the expert, I can tell you are on the right track!

 

[struggle]

helmet cam was cool.

It looks as you had to just threaten the tree a little for it to fall completely:msp_scared:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Randy I agree show up early, say 0330:msp_w00t::msp_w00t: No that was good advise buddy! Shane awesome dude stumps are talking off for you! Good to see you all happy, and enjoying it! Just cut brush today nothing special, politics on my mind though lately, as Ca politicians, and the humane society, are targetting my bear hunting hound friends. gOOD TIMES.

 

[NHlocal]

helmet cam was cool.

It looks as you had to just threaten the tree a little for it to fall completely:msp_scared:

Thanks Shane, no threats just a little disbelief that small fir tree would hold up that oak.:msp_ohmy: I just gave it one more "kiss" on the hinge and that was all the "threat" she needed. :hmm3grin2orange: Sounds like you really are building a good business with those stumps, keep it going!
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NHlocal]

Early.....???

Randy I agree show up early, say 0330:msp_w00t::msp_w00t: No that was good advise buddy! Shane awesome dude stumps are talking off for you! Good to see you all happy, and enjoying it! Just cut brush today nothing special, politics on my mind though lately, as Ca politicians, and the humane society, are targetting my bear hunting hound friends. gOOD TIMES.

:redface:You got me Norm, not quite what meant by showing up early. We get new guys at the shop that will walk in the door right on the "bell". My encouragement is to be ready to work when it's time to work, I think you knew that anyway. :hmm3grin2orange: Hey Norm, you got "big brother" lookin' out for you and your dogs, ain't it great!!!:bang:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[fir]

Some pics from this morning. My first trees.:msp_smile:View attachment 235628View attachment 235629View attachment 235630View attachment 235631View attachment 235632

 

[Brian13]

I am good on getting there early. I feel like I am late if I am 15 mins early LOL. Thanks for the nice comments! Will be hard to get pics, but will try to if I can at some point. Will be back again Friday, cant wait.

 

[NHlocal]

Some pics from this morning. My first trees.:msp_smile:View attachment 235628View attachment 235629View attachment 235630View attachment 235631View attachment 235632

Great pics fir, looks like some pretty big dead wood(?). Looks like you had to be a little careful where you dropped 'em eh?
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NHlocal]

I am good on getting there early. I feel like I am late if I am 15 mins early LOL. Thanks for the nice comments! Will be hard to get pics, but will try to if I can at some point. Will be back again Friday, cant wait.

Brian, stay with that way of thinking and you'll be all set. Pics are great, if you can get 'em, look forward to seeing them.
Good to hear the new job is working out! :msp_thumbup:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[fir]

Great pics fir, looks like some pretty big dead wood(?). Looks like you had to be a little careful where you dropped 'em eh?
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

One was dead and there was only a few targets