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Some photos of the production model:
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I can see how that would work so long as having the extra man up the tree didn’t leave you short handed down below. I think the second climber would have been better coming down before taking the top out as his role seemed pretty much redundant by that point….unless of course he was a trainee looking to get a feel the situation? What’s more, having the 2 guys working so close together wouldn’t really concern me at all, but locking the lines/load the way you did looked real bad….why would you do that?
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It can take a little time to lay a large section down in a tight spot on the ground. Also, we often leave the slings attached while the branches are stripped and then the crane will drag the log out of the way somewhere to make room for the next one. I can see the positives in your method Ed, which I believe is also standard practice in the US….but even with a slow-ass climber like myself up there its usually faster just to climb around as normal. The site was completely cleared by 1:30 Access is always the issue, and generally a £1000+ job before it’s viable.
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Thanks for all the comments....Glad I'm able contribute something positive to the site once in a while. SJH, that’s right Heaton moor/chapel or thereabouts. Are you local? Tom, we generally send them before, even a youtube link….we’ve won quite a few similar such jobs as a result. John, I know what you mean, but that fella has only worked with us a couple of times, he’s a builder I think. Ed, the tree would have to be huge or dangerous for me to go to those lengths….that poplar was neither. In most cases I’m already at the slinging point waiting on the crane. Ask me again in 15 years. Rod, yes I’ve worked with the company many times, but have also worked with many other’s with much the same result. It’s what is said before you get up the tree that really counts….more often than not I don’t have to speak to anyone until I’m back down on the ground.
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Thanks That'd be taking the pss Ed It was a tough decision alright, but eventually chose the latter!
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We did this job yesterday morning, and apart from a little extra focus needed on the limb hanging over the streetlight it this was relatively straight-forward. The crane is 25t. Thanks [ame] [/ame]
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Too bad I didn't read this post earlier. You could have helped out today....perhaps even come up for some slinging and cutting. Sorry man!
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No worries. And FWIW I actually went back to the mesh visor shortly after....old habits and all that:001_cool:
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Mark, I'd just reached the top of a wall which ought to explain my posture. Gavin climbed up onto the wall also to take the picture. Thanks
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Brian is 'getting it'....beautiful work at 2.48!
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Quote: Originally Posted by Xerxses Looks great Reg! A ballpark figure on estimated price? Quote: Originally Posted by RC0 I can only estimate at this stage that the retail price will be around £500. Thanks I'd say it'll be a little more than that now, although purely due to the fact that what has since evolved is a superior design than the one I'm using at present. The refinements are definitely worth the extra £££ though. Ed, I think to handle it in reality, you'll like it all the more!
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The strap/buckle breaks at about 13 ton.....backed up by the choker it would take a lot more than that! It'll al be stamped when the time comes but I think its safe to say it'll be the strongest link in your rigging system. Thanks
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Here's another Tim [ame] [/ame]
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You forgot to mention….fencing! In most scenarios, sending the loads sideways is usually enough to clear an obstacle, as they are already above the target start with. However, whether you are raising a load or sending it sideways, at some point it is going to break clear at the butt and swing towards its rigging point. Hence, if this is a large limb secured to a relatively low rigging point, there lies’ an incentive for the second bollard/rope to hold the butt at the cut until you’re ready to release it. Thanks
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Thanks again! Tim, my answers are in Bold Jonsie, absolutely, and thanks for the vote of confidence.
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Well done Glen:thumbup1:
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Tim, your timing is uncanny! Here's 20+ working photo's from this week. Mark, the trade fair is looking likely at this stage. Thanks
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The same video was posted at AS: http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=88481 , where I think much of what you're asking gets covered. Thanks
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Iain, my replies are in Bold Regards Reg
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Kevin I believe your offer is genuine, but mine is non flexible I’m afraid….and I’m a good way past 20 also, but remain very much in the thick of the practical day-to-day challenges of the job and persons involved.
