working in the rain...

[TheLumberJack]

ya there will be no climbing for me in the rain....i only have about 1 year and change experience climbing and wouldn't want to add slick to the mix.

 

[randyg]

Singing in the rain, just . . .

Special instructions for saws? If in tree and heavy down pour for 5 or 10 minutes, shut off saw and crouch forward with saw beneath you to keep dry. Then go back to work. If you run 338 in down pour long enough, it will quit. Will not re-start untill taking into garage and drying a bit with muma's 40,000 watt hair dryer. Gotta love it!

randy

 

[Ghillie]

Only thing I would do is try and leave the air filters to dry out some place over night. That was our biggest PITA when working in consecutive days of rain was the air filters get all clogged. Its real bad if you leave them in the back of a pick up. That being said only times I climb in the rain is when I was up in the tree before it started to rain and there is no lighting. Granted we have all been there you have maybe have another 15 minutes left in the tree before you're done and a storm rolls in fast with high winds and lighting. Then, you do what you gotta do. What I have found is that its bad being up in the tree during the rain but its even worse when you are the ground.

:agree2: I would get an extra set of air filters and alternate them from day to day. Let one dry in the shop and blow it out for the days work. Don't be tempted to run your saws without them. You may need to keep adjusting the fuel mix as they get plugged up.

 

[Slvrmple72]

Adding to Ghillies post if you keep your chains sharp and throwing chips then the dust that gets sucked onto the filter shouldn't be as bad.

Watch your footing! Rain slick and muddy is a good way to pull a hammy or worse, the dreaded groiny!

 

[Raymond]

I'd never start a job in rain but once we get started we usually don't stop. Saws seem to be able to take it but I don't like my ropes getting wet, not to mention muddy.

 

[Blakesmaster]

Who's not working today? It's raining and cold outside. Unless I get an emergency call I'm gonna sit my ass in this chair all DAY LONG.

 

[TheLumberJack]

Who's not working today? It's raining and cold outside. Unless I get an emergency call I'm gonna sit my ass in this chair all DAY LONG.

pouring down rain here...just got back from Sheetz for coffee and fuel.

i'm headed out for the day

have fun watching Regis and Kelly

 

[Raymond]

We had the drippy wet day yesterday.
Got nothing but warm and sun today.
With a couple dandy jobs to do.

 

[ropensaddle]

okay chance of rain today dont want to get wet doin tree,s so do you bow out and go wading in spring river to catch trout or do you stay home where it,s nice and dry. hhmmmm ?


rutrope!

Get the net

 

[ntsarborist]

pouring here off and on with the ocasional thunder. looks like an easy friday. got 2 estimates to give out later. supposed to be sunny and 50 tommorow.

 

[treemandan]

We will work in light rain.

We will finish a job in the rain, if it is safe.

Trees get slippery when they get wet. Generally not a good idea to work in the rain but you have to make money sometimes.

It is tough to send a crew home but does not make sense to work without making progress.

Use your best judgment each day everything will be fine.

This is me under overcast skies

:monkey::deadhorse:

 

[tree md]

I've got to meet a lady at a nursery and look at some trees to plant for a client then I have to go look at a job for a realtor which will not be done until the house closes in two weeks. I'll prolly take care of some storm damage for my dad, who has patiently been waiting for over a year, this afternoon.

 

[highasatree]

To wet and foggy to work today. Got a couple of estimates to do later, clean and sharpen some saws, have a nap and party later.

 

[gitrdun_climbr]

How'd it go?! Rains on us at work almost daily here in Seattle, we don't change a thing. Pass on rain days here and other guys will take all your work. Usually don't even notice it anymore. Stihls run fine but I think my distel needs an extra wrap or two!

 

[squad143]

Don't like to work in the rain, but have. Usually only do ground work when it is raining. Stihls have never given me a problem when wet. I've also used them to cut large holes in the ice (for ice/water rescue training) and they get wet and frozen. As with any tool, just make sure you dry them when you put them away.

 

[capetrees]

I've asked this question before but what do you guys that work in the rain constantly out in Oregon and Washington wear for rain gear that is durable yet allows for ventilation and comfort? I've been working in rain gear similar to what they wear on Deadliest Catch but it gts too hot and sweaty. Is there a breathable jacket that will keep me dry? How about the coats the guys wear on Axmen? Any names or brands?

 

[gitrdun_climbr]

I just face the fact that I'm gonna get wet...either by rain with no rain gear or sweat with rain gear. I usually opt for rain with no rain gear. Keep in mind our rain tends to be light but persistent whereas some of your areas are like heavy downpour when it rains. Hopefully the task is pruning some dense trees and the crowns keep you dry. I just pack a t-shirt and hoodie change for lunch and one for after work. Wear chaps, you get rain and saw protection.

Those heavy rubber suits are great for wading through blackberries, poison ivy or whatever.

 

[BC WetCoast]

I've asked this question before but what do you guys that work in the rain constantly out in Oregon and Washington wear for rain gear that is durable yet allows for ventilation and comfort? I've been working in rain gear similar to what they wear on Deadliest Catch but it gts too hot and sweaty. Is there a breathable jacket that will keep me dry? How about the coats the guys wear on Axmen? Any names or brands?

I wear nylon bibbed two layer rainpants and a rubber rain jacket. Doesn't breath, but I don't do up the jacket. Goretex doesn't work for long in this business as the dirt quickly plugs the pores in the material that lets the sweat vapour escape.

I tend to opt for the hot and sweaty approach rather than the wet and cold. I layer up with a Stay dri undershirt which keeps me relatively comfortable.

You can get a tinned (waxed) jacket, (I think Carhartt makes them) but don't know how well they would last. The old coastal loggers would wear grey woollen Stanfield's longjohns. And when they got wet, would add another layer of Stanfields. The warm and wet approach. However, a lot of them suffer from arthritis big time now.

 

[familytreeman]

rain day

office and shop duties can get caught up on, also estimates

during the heavy rain


although, if you gotta work in a light or medium rain

make sure you have some water proof gloves!!! also I keep a few rain suits on deck, and even some of those rubber boots

they have sure come in handy

 

[Rickytree]

you know what happens when a tree guy gets wet?




















...me neither.

saweet!!