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

[struggle]

Talked to a neighbor that has some saws listed on a tag sale and now I have a tree job from that run in with him. Taking down several spruce trees on his property just three houses down from me. I knew he would have to eventually take them down so I am glad I get to do it.

He didn't really have anything of interest as far as the saws go. He does have a dang near mint Homelite C-5 though, but since I already have one and they are not really good for anything I offered him $20 for it and he said he would wait and see how the sale goes this weekend. No great loss to me on that one.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Cool on the Job Shane, big trees?

 

[struggle]

Cool on the Job Shane, big trees?

No not really. Tall some what but big not by west coast standards..

 

[mrnecsteve]

One of the jobs I was called on I went out and got it. It will be nothing more than pole sawing dead limbs out of two ash trees. I has really got me thinking oabout buying the HT131. I use a fiskars pole saw now. This job would be perfect for a HT131. The job would in no way pay for the saw but it would be a good start.

Also picked up another job that was in the works a month ago. Once again nothing big, but anytime I can bill $400 in a day is good in my eyes on a one day job.

I talked to the guy today about the big stump/tree job and I have to submit a written bid to them which I will do soon. It will actually be bid two jobs as they want a bid on the cemetary work as well. IF I get those two jobs it will be a real boost to my year , but not holding my breath until the check is in the bank.

Randy it was always my understanding it is best to attack a nest like that at night:msp_angry:. That way they are all in the nest when you go after them. Just wondering what your approach on that is going to be. Thanksfully I have never ever seen a nest like that in shrubs. I think I would crap myself on what to do about it.

On a landscape I cleaned up earlier this year I removed a sandbox and in that was a metal semi trailer kids toy and in the semi trailer was a nest and it was full of bees. Had my wife bring a garbage bag over and had her hold it open:msp_angry: and I gently picked the trailer up and but the bag over it. to contain them and threw it in the trash.

I have a technique for wasp nests or regular bees nests out in the open. Its a "no chemical method". It is a 3000 psi pressure washer with a rotary nozzle. The nest and bees go flying 10 to 15 feet . I believe the bees think that it was a hurricane or cyclone...and have never figured out that It was me behind the water.

 

[NHlocal]

I am still wanting one. Stump grinding has dropped off quit a bit of late so it makes me think maybe one more year before changing it out but you never know with me. I really need to sit down and total up my receipts for the year and see where I'm at exactly money wise.

I will say with the new teeth on the machine it cut very well as I have been running some duller teeth. What a difference the new ones made.

I would like to get a silky hand saw. I have read so much stuff about them. Silky sounds like such a great product. Good for you on that one:msp_smile:

Hey Shane, good to hear your grinder is still working well, makes sense new cutters would improve cutting a lot.
I bought my purely on reputation, not always the best way to make a purchase but, I have absolutely no regrets. I bought the Ibuki 3 years ago and
haven't looked back since. They make several different models, it's just a matter of finding the one that meets your needs. Wesspur had a limited time
"double coupon" sale and I couldn't pass it up.

Talked to a neighbor that has some saws listed on a tag sale and now I have a tree job from that run in with him. Taking down several spruce trees on his property just three houses down from me. I knew he would have to eventually take them down so I am glad I get to do it.

He didn't really have anything of interest as far as the saws go. He does have a dang near mint Homelite C-5 though, but since I already have one and they are not really good for anything I offered him $20 for it and he said he would wait and see how the sale goes this weekend. No great loss to me on that one.

No not really. Tall some what but big not by west coast standards..

.....sounds like you're getting a lot of experience with take downs.....:msp_thumbup: nice!
I just finished editing the second video, I'll try to get it uploaded tonight.....:msp_unsure:

Looking good my friends, been busy, not cutting I wish. But not yet. Good to see you all love the work, and the pictures.

Hello Norm! Good to see you "stopping by" once in while, always good to hear from ya'. :msp_thumbup:

 

[NHlocal]

Take down #2 and #3.....

Here's the second video, it's a bit long 'cause I've got two take downs on it. The way I cut 'em they kinda go together.
Have a look and tell me what you see, comment/criticize, I appreciate any and all of it. :msp_thumbup: Helps me learn, and get thick skin. :hmm3grin2orange:
Should be cutting again either Saturday and or Monday/Tuesday.....:msp_w00t:
Have a safe rest of the week. :msp_thumbsup:

Take Down of Tree #2 and #3 of 20+ - YouTube

 

[struggle]

Here's the second video, it's a bit long 'cause I've got two take downs on it. The way I cut 'em they kinda go together.
Have a look and tell me what you see, comment/criticize, I appreciate any and all of it. :msp_thumbup: Helps me learn, and get thick skin. :hmm3grin2orange:
Should be cutting again either Saturday and or Monday/Tuesday.....:msp_w00t:
Have a safe rest of the week. :msp_thumbsup:

Take Down of Tree #2 and #3 of 20+ - YouTube

The last walnut I took the top out of shook me pretty good on the tree like that:msp_w00t:

Nice video

 

[Denis Gionet]

Here's the second video, it's a bit long 'cause I've got two take downs on it. The way I cut 'em they kinda go together.
Have a look and tell me what you see, comment/criticize, I appreciate any and all of it. :msp_thumbup: Helps me learn, and get thick skin. :hmm3grin2orange:
Should be cutting again either Saturday and or Monday/Tuesday.....:msp_w00t:
Have a safe rest of the week. :msp_thumbsup:

Take Down of Tree #2 and #3 of 20+ - YouTube

AWEsome video !!! Must be one helluva ride when the top comes down and grabs the drop line, looks like you wouldn't want to try that on a flu day !

 

[Jon1212]

Talked to a neighbor that has some saws listed on a tag sale and now I have a tree job from that run in with him. Taking down several spruce trees on his property just three houses down from me. I knew he would have to eventually take them down so I am glad I get to do it.

He didn't really have anything of interest as far as the saws go. He does have a dang near mint Homelite C-5 though, but since I already have one and they are not really good for anything I offered him $20 for it and he said he would wait and see how the sale goes this weekend. No great loss to me on that one.

I saw one of those locally listed for $75, and passed. However a certain magnesium enthusiast that lives near Norm called me, and asked me to reconsider it because it wasn't what it appeared to be. It was in fact a C5, but it was the very rare C5 Gear drive. Well that changed my perspective on the saw since the gear drive unit is worth at least three times the asking price of the whole saw. It turns out that the seller is someone I've dealt with previously, so I checked the gear box on it to verify it worked, got the saw for $60, and after a basic clean up I shipped it over to Sebastopol. I never really wanted it to begin with............:msp_biggrin:

 

[struggle]

I saw one of those locally listed for $75, and passed. However a certain magnesium enthusiast that lives near Norm called me, and asked me to reconsider it because it wasn't what it appeared to be. It was in fact a C5, but it was the very rare C5 Gear drive. Well that changed my perspective on the saw since the gear drive unit is worth at least three times the asking price of the whole saw. It turns out that the seller is someone I've dealt with previously, so I checked the gear box on it to verify it worked, got the saw for $60, and after a basic clean up I shipped it over to Sebastopol. I never really wanted it to begin with............:msp_biggrin:

This C-5 was ultra clean but not a gear drive. They just arn't worth much for resale and since the C-% I have was giving to me I couldn't justify spending much on this one. It only has a 16" bar on it so no value there as it wasn't a roller nose. Just a basic bar.

 

[Jon1212]

This C-5 was ultra clean but not a gear drive. They just arn't worth much for resale and since the C-% I have was giving to me I couldn't justify spending much on this one. It only has a 16" bar on it so no value there as it wasn't a roller nose. Just a basic bar.

That's where you guys are way ahead of me, all I saw (unitentional pun) was a decent looking C5...........pass. However after some enlightenment from Aaron, I understood the value. You can bet your collective hind parts, I won't be so quick to dismiss one again, at least not without closer inspection..........LOL!!!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Good stuff! Still sound like decent trees Shane, Nice work Randy! Jon I remember that saw and our buddy Aaron LOL! Seems some good saws come up down that way!

 

[NHlocal]

The last walnut I took the top out of shook me pretty good on the tree like that:msp_w00t:

Nice video

Thanks Shane, ayuh, I got a "good shake" on that one.....

AWEsome video !!! Must be one helluva ride when the top comes down and grabs the drop line, looks like you wouldn't want to try that on a flu day !

Thanks Denis, the only reason I stayed put and didn't get tossed was 'cause I was ready and waiting when it fell. :msp_w00t: I'm trying to teach the home owner to "let it run", on that cut he had one or two too many wraps on the Porta wrap so it didn't run at all.

Good stuff! Still sound like decent trees Shane, Nice work Randy! Jon I remember that saw and our buddy Aaron LOL! Seems some good saws come up down that way!

Thanks Norm, I'm on a pretty steep learning curve right now.....:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

It's steep for us all my friend, I"ve been at it 26 years and feel i got a lot to learn at times, in this kind of trade i don't think it ever stops.

 

[NHlocal]

It's steep for us all my friend, I"ve been at it 26 years and feel i got a lot to learn at times, in this kind of trade i don't think it ever stops.

Good morning Norm!:msp_smile:
I hear ya' and I agree.
I'm gonna be cutting Saturday and Monday on the same property, hope to get some more of those Oaks safely knocked down. :biggrinbounce2:
Have a good and safe weekend.
.....time to make coffee and get ready for work.....

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Brian13]

Nice pix/video Randy. Looks like you went for a ride on that one. It is for sure a rush when to top begins to fall and then you go for a ride. Looks like some real nice trees your cutting. Bet they would make great cooking wood. And nice polesaw, would like the Zubat pole saw since I have the handsaw. They really make some good saws. If all goes well I might get to do a pine Monday, just depends on whether the boss will let me climb it or just drop it. Nothing real exciting happening lately, trimmed a bunch of palms today. Also have started studying for the arborist exam, lot of stuff to learn. Shane Silky makes some nice hand saws. I have the Zubat, and my boss had the Gamotro and now has the Tsurgi(or something like that). They are scary sharp! On smaller branches it is sometimes a lot quicker than the chainsaw. I use mine more than my 200 most of the time. Hope everybody has a good weekend and stays safe!

 

[Denis Gionet]

trimmed a bunch of palms today...

... Hope everybody has a good weekend and stays safe!

You can trim palms ? I shave mine, can't stand the stubble ..... !

Good long weekend to y'all !!!

 

[NHlocal]

Nice pix/video Randy. Looks like you went for a ride on that one. It is for sure a rush when to top begins to fall and then you go for a ride. Looks like some real nice trees your cutting. Bet they would make great cooking wood. And nice polesaw, would like the Zubat pole saw since I have the handsaw. They really make some good saws. If all goes well I might get to do a pine Monday, just depends on whether the boss will let me climb it or just drop it. Nothing real exciting happening lately, trimmed a bunch of palms today. Also have started studying for the arborist exam, lot of stuff to learn. Shane Silky makes some nice hand saws. I have the Zubat, and my boss had the Gamotro and now has the Tsurgi(or something like that). They are scary sharp! On smaller branches it is sometimes a lot quicker than the chainsaw. I use mine more than my 200 most of the time. Hope everybody has a good weekend and stays safe!

Thanks Brian,
Ayuh, I did get quite a ride from that one. Trying to teach the home owner to let it run a bit, but I'd rather be safe than sorry and have one too many wraps on the Porta wrap than one too few. :msp_tongue: Silky makes great saws, no regrets at all for me. :msp_thumbup: Haven't had a chance to try the pole saw yet, but soon.
Good to hear from ya' again, hope all go's well with the Pine if you're able to do it, also hope you get through the arborist exam with no problems. Have thought about going for that myself, still "up in the air" on whether it's worth it for me or not? :msp_confused:
Was up late packin' gear last night.
I'll be cutting this afternoon and also on Monday,:biggrinbounce2:.....gotta go make coffee and get ready for work.....

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Morning back Randy! Good to see you Brian been awhile. Not much fun about palm trees, I agree some of those saws its ridiculous the sharpness, nothing like it. Good to see ya Denis!

 

[Denis Gionet]

Enjoying the Canada Turkey day weekend by playing Slacker this morning, and posting pics on FB of the snow we got this morning, it's still coming down ! Should be melting soon, it's now above freezing. Gonna be a wet one for anyone in the bush today. I sure won't be doing any woodwork in this weather !

Have yourselves a good weekend !