Crane tuition wanted..

[arbwork]

some info here and also a list of useful contacts involved in the working group http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/cranes-mewps/106762-crane-tuition-wanted-2.html

[Mark Bolam]

Don't always put the chains up high, I find closer to the balance point on leaning stems is vital as the butt won't swing when you are standing it up.

 

Its better to Set the ball ever so slightly away from you when slinging so when the piece releases it doesn't come back at you.

 

I pre tension to aprox 100 or 200 kgs less than what i think the piece weighs and then cut.

Reading the cut as you go is important because you can adjust the tension accordingly

If you think the chains are not set quite how you'd like when you have your pre tension... get the driver to add some more on to check that the chains won't pop or a branch won't break and then get him or her to release and go back down the agreed pre tension.

 

Its very important not put more on than the piece weighs as it will pop off the cut and drop directly into the crane, slightly less is ideal.

 

don't bother pre slinging your tree as its just extra time you should spend learning how to correctly set your chains.

 

I've found chains to be what i prefer, that or a combo of chains and spider legs.

 

There should be very clear communication between you and the driver , you should work with one another and respect what one another says.

 

Don't rush anything , aim for perfect balance and perfect picks, with little or no movement.

 

most importantly keep calm and have fun:thumbup1:

 

I heard that you'd fly over to help for a few pina coladas and an old stack of 'male interest' magazines?

[arbwork]

I try again here Salcey Arborcare and Forestry Ltd - Standards

Edited March 9, 2017 by arbwork

[colemanjessenz]

I heard that you'd fly over to help for a few pina coladas and an old stack of 'male interest' magazines?

 

Absolutely, but my arm chair that i write most of my comments from must come with me , without it I'm useless.

[Mark Bolam]

There's plenty of space beside mine!

 

 

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