whadja do today?

[hitoppa]

I climbed a Bradford today. Does that count?

I bid $2k on booming a Bradford over a house the other day. Those things get pretty big around here with multi leads. No access either side to take out the wood or debris so a crane is mandatory. Mine will reach it. Just put a new bed surface on my crano. heart.

 

[gorman]

That is a pretty sharp bend on the back side of the top of that stem. Greatly reduces strength with that much bend. Why not just tie it off with a R bowline on the front or a timber hitch?[/QUOTE]

There’s a notch cut on top. We’re not pulling it with three trucks so I’m not too concerned about it breaking. The knot is on the backside so it’s easier to untie and get out.

 

[JeffGu]

Yeah, you can shape (round over) the edges where the rope passes over the top of the spar with the chainsaw as you cut the notch, to give a really good bend radius. You can also cut a notch into the front side of the spar, opposite the knot, to reduce the chances of the rope riding up the spar, on smooth or flaky barked trees. Thick, corky barked ones grab the rope well.

It's a neat trick with only one caveat, really... if you're pulling the spar over, not just chunking, you need to have the rope guide notch pointing toward the lay of the fall, and perpendicular to the falling cut. Otherwise, the spar can tend to roll and twist off the stump, which is what you're trying to avoid in the first place.

 

[no tree to big]

That is a pretty sharp bend on the back side of the top of that stem. Greatly reduces strength with that much bend. Why not just tie it off with a R bowline on the front or a timber hitch?[/QUOTE] if I'm tipping back leaning fat pieces where every little bit of extra leverage matters you betcha it comes over the top.

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[dbl612]

Hacking on a few historic trees on a few historic properties last week. I like to see the picts. so I thought I would reciprocate. Done $8k each week the last 3 weeks with me and a gm/climber. Awful tired tho at 69 y. o.View attachment 660767 View attachment 660768 View attachment 660769 View attachment 660770 View attachment 660771 View attachment 660773 View attachment 660774

surprised you are not in there with your crane, dave.

 

[hitoppa]

The crane wouldn't fit in any of the spots last week Tom. Rigs on one would be on an embankment. Pool job, another long tight twisty drive with ground soaking wet (so 75' bucket and Dingo). On another had to go up neighbor's steep drive and they were none too happy to permit it last year when we did this $8k removal on property with historic sign (ho paid a lawn service pre agreed after we left). This town is REAL fkn hilly.

 

[tree MDS]

Mowed my lawn finally today (was like 4’ weeds), pressure washed the front of shop,, and hired another new jackass to try out. Oh, and looked at an estimate to start the day. I still gotta figure out where the hell we’re going tomorrow. I wish there was another day off! This one day holiday leaves something to be desired. Is it winter yet!!??
Lawn needs so much work!! I just don’t have the time anymore! And when I do, my time is usually spent stressing over the never ending stream of Loooossserrs flowing through the doors. Grrrr !!! ,,,

 

[pdqdl]

There is no erosion, and the trees look fine, too. I'd say the ground cover is doing it's job.

 

[dbl612]

The crane wouldn't fit in any of the spots last week Tom. Rigs on one would be on an embankment. Pool job, another long tight twisty drive with ground soaking wet (so 75' bucket and Dingo). On another had to go up neighbor's steep drive and they were none too happy to permit it last year when we did this $8k removal on property with historic sign (ho paid a lawn service pre agreed after we left). This town is REAL fkn hilly.

amazing architecture on that house.

 

[JeffGu]

Well, there is a tree that blew down in the storms we've been having... but, I figured since it's already on the ground, it can't fall any further.
So I started making some shed doors, instead.



Was nice to listen to miter saw, table saw, router table, etc. instead of chainsaws. Still ended up with a snoot full of sawdust.

 

[treebilly]

Awful nice looking “shed door” you’re making there. Who are you gonna lock up in there? Oh ****, Jason isn’t planning on meeting you is he?

 

[JeffGu]

I have to hide the bodies somewhere.

 

[ropensaddle]

Ok I've completed the 120 footer the others can wait until I get back home in October 99 degrees and nothing bad only had one leg cramp so I'm back to normal.

 

[gorman]

Started a five day job today. 31 white pines, 110’ but only around 20”. The pulp mill is 10 minutes away. I get $25 a ton for chips and logs. Gonna be fun.

 

[tree MDS]

Had my 16 year old nephew help out today for the first time. He’s the scrawny one with the green shirt. He did pretty good. I didn’t stare at him and watch his every move, but I saw him dragging more than a few larger ash tops with one of the other guys. I think there’s hope. Could even be the future. Figure I’d better get him going now. I think I could teach him a lot in a few years. Lord knows it’s in his blood.

 

[gorman]

Had my 16 year old nephew help out today for the first time. He’s the scrawny one with the green shirt. He did pretty good. I didn’t stare at him and watch his every move, but I saw him dragging more than a few larger ash tops with one of the other guys. I think there’s hope. Could even be the future. Figure I’d better get him going now. I think I could teach him a lot in a few years. Lord knows it’s in his blood.
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Holding a pile of brush and not a smart phone. That’s a good start.

 

[elijahsky1]

Took down a small Water Oak today. Disassembly went well.

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[tree MDS]

Took down a small Water Oak today. Disassembly went well.

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Nice! I wanna see more of that bucket! Looks pretty.

 

[tree MDS]

This is a nice job. Speaking of 70 footers. These Ash trees don’t stand a chance!!

 

[gorman]

Do you guys have dead oaks everywhere or is it mostly ash trees?