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

[NORMZILLA44]

Nice, and I agree some you can't see, I like that never really thought of it as tree consuming it, but very true it is. Man just glad it did not hurt your grinder real bad.

 

[Brian13]

Sucks to hear your discs are messed up. Hope it dosnt get worse and will be able to heal. Randy, nice video. I dont mind cutting up stuff on the ground at all. As long as there is a saw in my hands Im usually pretty happy, unless its a palm tree LOL. Shane, you just never know what you will find in a tree LOL. When I took down a pine in my friends a while back I found something like a nail or something. Really fubared my nearly new chain. One of the former owners of my house had some poor planning on there part and I ended up with this LOL. Its cut down to a stump, but still has the post and a little bit of the chain link still in it. Wanna come grind this out.

 

[NHlocal]

Sucks to hear your discs are messed up. Hope it dosnt get worse and will be able to heal. Randy, nice video. I dont mind cutting up stuff on the ground at all. As long as there is a saw in my hands Im usually pretty happy, unless its a palm tree LOL. Shane, you just never know what you will find in a tree LOL. When I took down a pine in my friends a while back I found something like a nail or something. Really fubared my nearly new chain. One of the former owners of my house had some poor planning on there part and I ended up with this LOL. Its cut down to a stump, but still has the post and a little bit of the chain link still in it. Wanna come grind this out.

Ayuh, put a saw in my hands that is running well and point me in the right direction. :hmm3grin2orange:
Brian, what you got there is the poster child for ugly stumps, maybe someone could start a thread on that.....:dunno:
Best to leave it alone, it looks hungry.....
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[Brian13]

Ayuh, put a saw in my hands that is running well and point me in the right direction. :hmm3grin2orange:
Brian, what you got there is the poster child for ugly stumps, maybe someone could start a thread on that.....:dunno:
Best to leave it alone, it looks hungry.....
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

Ha Ha, its still ugly. With a worn out bar/chain, a sawzall, and an ax it is down to about 5" of stump. Have given up and left it were its at. Cant do anything there anyway. Blows my mind that someone thought it was a good idea to plant a oak tree in between a fence and a power pole:bang:.

 

[NHlocal]

Ugly stump.....

Ha Ha, its still ugly. With a worn out bar/chain, a sawzall, and an ax it is down to about 5" of stump. Have given up and left it were its at. Cant do anything there anyway. Blows my mind that someone thought it was a good idea to plant a oak tree in between a fence and a power pole:bang:.

Hey Brian, you done good getting that stump cut down, that take a little time and effort? :hmm3grin2orange:
How's the climbing going?, still getting sore in muscles you didn't know you had.....? Stay with it, it'll
get a lot easier for ya'. :msp_thumbup: UPS man came to see me Monday, delivered my new climbing saddle. :biggrinbounce2:
Not sure when I'll get to try it out. I'm still a fairly "inexperienced" climber, only starting on my fourth year. I've
learned a lot, but I get constant reminders I need to learn a WHOLE LOT MORE!!! A reminder I got yesterday was
a 20yr old tree worker died last Saturday in southern New Hampshire, didn't know him and not too many details on
what happened but it sounds like he was up in a large pine tree cutting the top out and the wind blew it over the wrong
way.....really not sure??? Just another reminder to me that I always need to learn more about how to safely work in trees,
and to know when not to. Enough said.
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Good to see you gang, and you put a smile on my face after a bad day, one that makes you just wanna crawl in bed, and stay away from everything. Aaron seen your likes, and I know your real busy man I miss ya. But I glad to see that you pop in means alot. Randy sorry to hear about the climber, always sad to hear, even someone I never met, just really sad. Thanks gang for the cheer up, and Will hope you feel better, wait on running that sp-81 LOL!

 

[struggle]

With that wood fence there I guess burnign that stump out is not an option. I will be right over with the grinder

As I was finishing up the chain stumps up today I realized For once in the last couple of weeks I have no more work lined up and kind of looking forward to getting caught up on cleaning some stuff up with the saws and the phone rings golf course north of me 10 miles needs stumps taking out....not that there is anything wrong with that:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[struggle]

Sucks to hear your discs are messed up. Hope it dosnt get worse and will be able to heal. Randy, nice video. I dont mind cutting up stuff on the ground at all. As long as there is a saw in my hands Im usually pretty happy, unless its a palm tree LOL. Shane, you just never know what you will find in a tree LOL. When I took down a pine in my friends a while back I found something like a nail or something. Really fubared my nearly new chain. One of the former owners of my house had some poor planning on there part and I ended up with this LOL. Its cut down to a stump, but still has the post and a little bit of the chain link still in it. Wanna come grind this out.

Sad thing about that stump is if it were near me I would find a way to get it down even if I had to use a sawzall. I like a good challenge like that. The one no one else wants to deal with.

Those are the jobs people step back after and kind of admire a person for getting it done. The cherry pickers don't get those kind of rewards.
Wouldn't want to make a living doing it that way all the time though.

 

[NHlocal]

Hang in there.....

Good to see you gang, and you put a smile on my face after a bad day, one that makes you just wanna crawl in bed, and stay away from everything. Aaron seen your likes, and I know your real busy man I miss ya. But I glad to see that you pop in means alot. Randy sorry to hear about the climber, always sad to hear, even someone I never met, just really sad. Thanks gang for the cheer up, and Will hope you feel better, wait on running that sp-81 LOL!

Hey Norm, hang in there. Some times those days come along that you need to just crawl into bed and forget about everything,
at least until you have to deal with it again the next day. :bang: I've had a few of those days myself recently.
Ayuh, a real tragedy with the climber, reminds me how very important it is to learn everything I possibly can about safe tree working technique.
Glad to hear we're cheering you up, probably giving you a couple of good chuckles along the way also.
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NHlocal]

More work.....

With that wood fence there I guess burnign that stump out is not an option. I will be right over with the grinder

As I was finishing up the chain stumps up today I realized For once in the last couple of weeks I have no more work lined up and kind of looking forward to getting caught up on cleaning some stuff up with the saws and the phone rings golf course north of me 10 miles needs stumps taking out....not that there is anything wrong with that:hmm3grin2orange:

Hi Shane, more work is a great thing! Sounds like word is getting around.....good to hear it. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[struggle]

Hi Shane, more work is a great thing! Sounds like word is getting around.....good to hear it. :msp_thumbsup:

One of the best things I have done is get buisness cards made and that has been a huge help. At every job I hand out several cards and they hand them out to people that ask who did the work. It has been surprising to me how well that works.

I did six stumps at the golf course and the guy that runs it comes up to me and says two more people will be getting a hold of you after they saw me up there. One guy came out on to the course to make sure I went right away up to their place once I was done there.

Our area has a glut of trees in the small towns that are nearing the 100 year age and many of the trees have been storm damged over the last couple of years and are at the end of their usefullness as a tree goes near homes so the work is there.

The biggest thing seems to me is people want someone they can trust and is down to earth. Some of the tree services that were around last year when the storms hit were rather arogant and that left some people with a bitter taste in their mouth.

 

[Brian13]

Randy, I work with the guy part time. I am a full time firefighter and will be doing this on my off days. For now until he feels comfortable with my skills I am only working 2 days a week. Still working at my other part time job as well until he is ready to work me every day I have available. I was back at it today though. Climbed up two pines to pull some moss and take down some dead branches, and then in the afternoon did some thinning on a small oak. Still sore, and exhausted. Cant wait until I am better conditioned for it, and I am back down to two jobs LOL. BTW, what saddle did you get? I have a Buckingham wide back for now, but it will need to be upgraded for something a bit more comfortable. Not sure what I am going to go with, but it has to be comfortable. Got some tender spots on the hips from pinching. Looking for one of the industrial grade rock climbing harnesses instead of the traditional saddle type.

Shane, I have widdled that stump down to less than a foot. With its location I doubt I will ever try to get it down any further. It was a challenge for sure, and definitely something I wouldnt want to encounter everyday. Hope you stay busy. Its nice to have time off, but being busy pay the bills:msp_thumbup:.

Norm sorry to hear you have had a ruff time. All you can do is push forward and hope things get better. Kind of had one this morning. Kids messed up my alarm and it went off 2 hrs early, and for some reason my confidence was down. Just wasnt feeling it at all, and started the day kind of discouraged. Was really not feeling up to the task trying to climb up a couple of pines, and really was just feeling like a jackass in front of the boss. Really wanted to just go back to bed. But I kept at it and the day turned out to be decent. Need a break though, thankfully I have most of the weekend off and done climbing until next week. Burning the candle at both ends. So keep yer chin up, and push forward.

 

[NHlocal]

Satisfied customers.....

One of the best things I have done is get buisness cards made and that has been a huge help. At every job I hand out several cards and they hand them out to people that ask who did the work. It has been surprising to me how well that works.

I did six stumps at the golf course and the guy that runs it comes up to me and says two more people will be getting a hold of you after they saw me up there. One guy came out on to the course to make sure I went right away up to their place once I was done there.

Our area has a glut of trees in the small towns that are nearing the 100 year age and many of the trees have been storm damged over the last couple of years and are at the end of their usefullness as a tree goes near homes so the work is there.

The biggest thing seems to me is people want someone they can trust and is down to earth. Some of the tree services that were around last year when the storms hit were rather arogant and that left some people with a bitter taste in their mouth.

Hey Shane that is really good to hear. Ayuh, you do a good job and treat people (customers) with respect and you won't be able to buy
better advertising. Business cards, nice. Your number isn't forgotten that way. :msp_thumbup: That happened on the job I'll be finishing up this Saturday. While I was topping the tree the customer's neighbor walks over and asks if I'll be able to come over and "look at a couple trees?", ayuh, I can do that. :msp_w00t: I'll be starting that job within the next two weeks. A little different situation for me, I work full time at "the shop", and the tree work is "part time". A little extra money and a lot of extra wood. I heat the house with wood, can't afford to burn oil. A satisfied customer is a very powerful thing. Having someone they can trust that is down to earth is a really big part of whether or not they pass the word along that "you're the man to see.....". Stay with it, sounds like you got it rolling. :msp_thumbsup:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NHlocal]

Randy, I work with the guy part time. I am a full time firefighter and will be doing this on my off days. For now until he feels comfortable with my skills I am only working 2 days a week. Still working at my other part time job as well until he is ready to work me every day I have available. I was back at it today though. Climbed up two pines to pull some moss and take down some dead branches, and then in the afternoon did some thinning on a small oak. Still sore, and exhausted. Cant wait until I am better conditioned for it, and I am back down to two jobs LOL. BTW, what saddle did you get? I have a Buckingham wide back for now, but it will need to be upgraded for something a bit more comfortable. Not sure what I am going to go with, but it has to be comfortable. Got some tender spots on the hips from pinching. Looking for one of the industrial grade rock climbing harnesses instead of the traditional saddle type.

Brian, looks like you got a full plate. :hmm3grin2orange: Rest when you can, work safe whatever you do. My first saddle was a Weaver 4-Dee. Very basic and not so comfortable. I modified it to have independent leg straps, that helped, but still not very comfortable. Next I was able to buy the Petzl Navaho Sit Fast saddle (on a good sale), that was a big step up but I found it was beginning to limit the work I am doing. This job I am finishing paid for the new saddle I have now (again, I caught a good sale). It's the Edge, a new saddle that Sherrill Tree sells. Most of the reviews on it are very good, some weaknesses, but overall a very saddle. I haven't had a chance to tie in with it yet. I'll let you know how it is. :msp_thumbup:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[struggle]

NH and Brian thanks for the positive comments and everyone else for that matter.

Tonight I replaced the cutting teeth on the grinder as there were several casulaties with the chain ( measured it and it was six feet long) and I could tell today it was not cutting the greatest. Noticed section on the wheel has a crack at one of the pocket areas leading edge of wheel:msp_ohmy: I have a stump to take out tomorrow and it is in the town my neighbor has the machine shop so he is going to grind and weld it up while there.

I am to the point where I do hate this original wheel. It has been repaired a couple of times and it flat out needs replaced but I am hoping I can get through this year with it and possibly step up and get a sanvik wheel made for it. The machine otherwise works great but something has to change down the road with it.

I could just by a new oem wheel and put green teeth on it as well as an option. I am pretty sure the green teeth would not center correctly on this wheel due to the previous repairs.The sanvik I think priced at $1,200 but from what I hear it is moeny well spent. The amount of time it takes guaging the teeth is an out right hassle but I can make it work this year I will change it this winter.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

You guys been busy, glad to hear all is well! Shane good stuff your side gi is really taking off, so glad to hear it. Wish we could get more side work going again here. Randy, Brian awesome as well, and thanks for the kind words. Proud to have all you guy's here, and have you as friends. Said it before but it's a big highlight in everyday for me. Brian I get days like that too as you heard. Hang in there just the same. On a good note I am up to 3 carb kits now, and getting pretty good and faster. I am starting to get into more, and more saw work, things I used to have my shop do. It's nice having the knowledge.

 

[Eccentric]

Somebody say SP-81???

Good to see you gang, and you put a smile on my face after a bad day, one that makes you just wanna crawl in bed, and stay away from everything. Aaron seen your likes, and I know your real busy man I miss ya. But I glad to see that you pop in means alot. Randy sorry to hear about the climber, always sad to hear, even someone I never met, just really sad. Thanks gang for the cheer up, and Will hope you feel better, wait on running that sp-81 LOL!

Hiya Norm. I check in on a couple of your tbreads when I can. This weekend I hope to FINALY get John's 750 squared away after many delays. Looking to meet up with Randy and get you your big Husky (and my SXL-925) soon too.

Last Sunday I ran my SP-81 and PM700. Probably was the first time anyone's heard an old McCulloch being put to work in a Ca state park in decades! Wouldn't have either of those Macs without my buddy Norm. Dave and I worked with Brocluno and another guy taking down and bucking up some nasty hazard trees that were hung up over a main trail in the park. Plenty more work to do over the next few months........and a GTG to make happen in early November! I hope Will's back heals up fast so he can enjoy HIS SP-81.

 

[NHlocal]

Hiya Norm. I check in on a couple of your tbreads when I can. This weekend I hope to FINALY get John's 750 squared away after many delays. Looking to meet up with Randy and get you your big Husky (and my SXL-925) soon too.

Last Sunday I ran my SP-81 and PM700. Probably was the first time anyone's heard an old McCulloch being put to work in a Ca state park in decades! Wouldn't have either of those Macs without my buddy Norm. Dave and I worked with Brocluno and another guy taking down and bucking up some nasty hazard trees that were hung up over a main trail in the park. Plenty more work to do over the next few months........and a GTG to make happen in early November! I hope Will's back heals up fast so he can enjoy HIS SP-81.

:msp_ohmy:WOW! you're up as early as I am (or is it late) :hmm3grin2orange: .....

 

[Eccentric]

:msp_ohmy:WOW! you're up as early as I am (or is it late) :hmm3grin2orange: .....

LOL. I's three hours earlier for you, which makes it close to sunrise. I work nights, and just got home from work after a long commute and gassing up the pickup. It's almost two hours past midnight here......and is my bedtime..

 

[parrisw]

Hiya Norm. I check in on a couple of your tbreads when I can. This weekend I hope to FINALY get John's 750 squared away after many delays. Looking to meet up with Randy and get you your big Husky (and my SXL-925) soon too.

Last Sunday I ran my SP-81 and PM700. Probably was the first time anyone's heard an old McCulloch being put to work in a Ca state park in decades! Wouldn't have either of those Macs without my buddy Norm. Dave and I worked with Brocluno and anoth a er guy taking down and bucking up some nasty hazard trees that were hung up over a main trail in the park. Plenty more work to do over the next few months........and a GTG to make happen in early November! I hope Will's back heals up fast so he can enjoy HIS SP-81.

Thanks! I can move around better now, but still is some pain, I really just have to watch what I do. Not been working this week, so I've fixed a few chainsaws and a Trimmer that's been sitting there waiting for me. First was a MS360Pro that got crunched by a Backhoe didn't see it, crunched the tank and front handle, amazing that was all, then a 200T just a tune and clean, and a Shindiawa T27 trimmer, and finally got my 075 running better, which I think I'll sell. Had to do a few small jobs, nice to make a few $$$ fixing some easy things, since no money coming in this week.