Nope.
Meth hurts my tooth!
Hey are you the guy that sharpens grinder teeth?
A "Hack" just did my Cottonwood removal
- Thread starter CJ-7
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
Hey are you the guy that sharpens grinder teeth?
Aldegar
www.gigharborbigfoot.com
I have worked with tons of old school tree guys and have seen some serious talent and learned a lot from these guys. My definition of a good tree worker is someone who gets the job done. There is a sense of camaraderie I feel towards anyone who can withstand the abuse that this profession can dish out toothless or not
CJ-7
ArboristSite Operative
In retrospect, I should have titled the post "An old school tree guy just did my cottonwood removal". Might have been a little less troll like.
Aldegar
www.gigharborbigfoot.com
Sometimes you CAN teach an old dog new tricks though, I know one guy in his 50's who is all about SRT and safety. If someone was working on my property I would make it a point to check their credentials myself as well as mandate that they wear ppe because it's your investment that is on the line, saving a few bucks is always good just as long as you limit your risk.
Well, by that definition these were good tree workers. They got the job done, I guess. Of course, by that definition any homeowner with a ladder that miraculously escapes a trip to the emergency room is a "good tree worker".
Aldegar
www.gigharborbigfoot.com
Look, all I am saying is that I have worked with people like that and respect them for who they are. This job eats people up and spits them out, every day is a challenge and there is no need to add social drama into the mix.
Believe me, you don't have to tell me how hard or dangerous this job is. There is a difference between respecting a fellow climber's cajones and condoning outdated practices. That's not what this site is about. I still don't see how you can consider a climber that can't climb without spurs a "good tree worker".
TaoTreeClimber
ArboristSite Operative
Climbing trees in Spurs and Chaps is a serious PITA. Just sayin'
Aldegar
www.gigharborbigfoot.com
Just did 2 days of pine clean outs spurless, it sucked but the trees turned out beautiful. I like to be well rounded for whatever comes my way and am fortunate to work for a company that is dedicated to ISA standards. I do know some bad ass mofo's that don't spurless because they have always worked for production companies and trust me when I tell you that these guys are good tree workers when it comes to rigging and huge take downs. My last employer would not allow spurless and I continued working there because feeding my family is more important to me than whether or not I leave a mark on the tree. I don't know these individuals but personally I try not to demonize anyone, especially if I don't know them.
Aldegar
www.gigharborbigfoot.com
A tree worker can be anyone that does tree work from consulting arborist to brush draggers.
I went over to a family members today to cut and split some wood. Had everything in the truck and was there bright and early. Was embarrassed as hell when I had to borrow a gas can from her. Thought of this thread.
If all I did was removals I'd be a happy guy. There's more money and the work is far less tedious, I wish that this industry was more divided so one could specialise in that alone. As it is now I need to diversify to earn six figures so I climb everything w/gaffs, I try to more gingerly w/trims.
And, that would make you a hack.
