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HI. I am new to site and started tree removal business three years ago. What is the best way to remove branches overhanging house.Thank you.
Uhhhhhh........ Ohhhkaaay.......cutting little pieces bending them over into basket then cutting bark to release
There are also some REALLY bad YouTube videos out there - from people who have a lot of followers and act like they know what they are doing.....
First...look around on YouTube...there's some pretty good rigging videos. Make sure you watch enough so that you know the difference between people that know what they're doing, and those that don't. Make sure you understand how to setup and use the port-a-wrap, it's not necessarily obvious how it works. Learn how to set up and use the loopie/woopie/deadeye slings.
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Insured, but no licensing or certifications? Getting some real training will go a long way in getting real work.I am insured. Never had someone to teach me. I have just finished a 21 tree removal for local town. 3rd year in business,15 year cutting firewood for home each year. I just know i could be more efficient. My truck has a jib,but as far as rigging goes i'm lost.
Absolutely. Both of those are great options, but if a guy knows enough to know what's good advice and what's not...YouTube is a good free resource.There are also some REALLY bad YouTube videos out there - from people who have a lot of followers and act like they know what they are doing.
I'd recommend starting with a more reliable source: Art and Science of Practical Rigging. https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/store/product/160/
Series 2 of the Working Climber videos includes Rigging: https://www.wesspur.com/videos/tree-climbing-videos.html
Old power company truck.....many have small jibs to lift and set power poles.....You say you have a bucket with a jib, but that doesn't make sense. We may just be misunderstanding you. Good luck and stay safe.
I know, buddy, I was going to be easier on him... I'm really trying to turn over a new leaf...Old power company truck.....many have small jibs to lift and set power poles.....
Here is an older one, you can see the lift point next to the bucket.
http://twentywheels.com/view/22221-1995_ford_f___series__material_handling_jib__winch.html
Hardly what you'd want for tree work though.....not enough lift capacity, and certainly won't handle any shock load from a falling limb of any size.
Get on youtube 1st. Besides watching professionals who know what they're doing, als watch "tree fails"thanks for the advice. i will get the port-a-wrap and some slings. i have a tree at home to practice on.
Hey look at it this way, if all goes wrong you can diversify your business to include roof repair, LOL!Any competent tree removal business should know how to remove trees....kinda goes with the name, don't you think..... ?
Licensed, insured, etc?
If you aren't familiar with rigging, on the job over a customers roof is not the place to be learning on your own....
Uhhhhhh........ Ohhhkaaay.......
None of us were "born with it." We learned it, through training and experience. We started literally from the ground up... dragging brush, feeding chippers, learning to run a saw properly, learning rigging, watching, and doing our apprenticeships... this is a trade, just like any other, and takes years to learn. Not to be rude, but it sounds to me like you decided to just buy a truck and start a business, with zero respect for the industry. Doesn't mean we won't help you, but you really are doing things backwards, and based on statistics, you are headed towards a catastrophic failure that just won't end well, for you or your customer.Thanks for the good advice. I suppose some of you where born knowing everything,others gotta learn and for that we need people willing to help and give good advice. Will post pic of truck in a couple days.
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