Poplar tree/Crane

[RC0]

Today’s Job was with Nick Bailey Tree Services AKA 'nailer' on Arbtalk. This was the second attempt at this tree, the first, a fortnight ago, we had to postpone because of strong winds. However, everything was in place for today, good weather forecast, everyone primed and ready to go.

 

Anyway, we arrived to find a car had been parked under the tree, and the owner apparently away for the week-end. To cut a long story short, it took four and a half hours to get the car moved, so by the time we actually started, there was a feeling of pressure in the air. After a somewhat messy start in the tree (small lifts and crown-cleaning to make room) things started to flow and I certainly felt my heart-rate drop back down to normal.

 

About 3 hours later all the branches had been chipped and all that remained was the timber and the final clean-up. In the end we had to leave the lowest part of the trunk at stood at 8 feet as it was absolutely riddled with nails.

 

Full credit goes to Nick for his level headedness and diplomatic skills throughout what was a very frustrating morning.

 

10 pictures in total, should have some good footage to follow in the next week or so. Thanks

[RC0]

6,7,8,9,10

[Pete Mctree]

Some big picks there reg, especially nos 7 & 9. Nice viewing as always

[Anna]

GREAT pics! I love crane jobs so exciting. You were taking some big pieces off towards the end.

[Arborist]

Good job Reg how did you end up getting the car towed?

[nailer]

Outstanding work again, Reg.

 

Turn up on a saturday morning to remove a tree like that.The work has to be finished by the end of the day. Spend over 4 hours waiting for the clients to deal with their car. Every last log and scrap of sawdust off site before 5 pm. Surround yourself with exceptional people and its a piece of cake.

[Paul Barton]

Wow, great pics! Nice job Reg and Nailer. I salute you!

[Dean Lofthouse]

Nailer, I thought I filled my truck to the limit with chip :wave:

[MattyF]

cool pics and nice technique are you doubling up limbs in the third pic?

[bill]

nice..