Well, there were moments that I was asking for divine intervention. I can say that I'm extremely happy with my current ability to gauge tree height. I was virtually spot on when it came to where the top limbs would be. I did come close to damaging a small section of fence by not fully accounting a side branch. The tips "kissed" the fencetop, but didn't even fold the top over. Was really great fun. A bit stressing, but exhilarating as well.
Nice work chaz! Did you have to use any wedges? And like was said, always keep some pucker factor...helps keep you honest and paying attention!
Throw bag & a slingshot works well too. Even one of those balloon launchers would work if you know somebody that's got one. Brad uses a slingshot to very good effect, but they ain't cheap. I think the "tater gun was Brett's" chipper1 ? Nice work on the trees! Bore cut is very effective.
Great job, brother. We is proud of you. Glad everything went safely. The hinges look good IMO. Thanks for showing the FHC spirit.
Air cannon was mine at Dennis' Adam. It's called the APTA: APTA: Air Powered Tree Access There is a giant slingshot as well called the big shot: Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher However the cheapest rout is to just modify a wrist rocket slingshot: DIY – Cheap Throw Line Slingshot (vid) Basically you shoot a heavy sinker tied to heavy test fishing line over your desired branch. Then tie mason twine to the fishing line and pull it over the branch. Then tie your pull rope to the mason twine and pull that over the branch. If you want to get fancy you can spring for some throw line that is made for this application instead of the mason twine. The mason twine will sometimes break if you aren't careful. I have seen cheap throw line at Menards by the chainsaw stuff.
Definitely worth protecting. Yes made much use of my wedges. Gave them to my coworker as he had none but steel wedges for splitting. I'll pick up a couple new ones from TSC this week. High It's quite exhilarating, and a touch nervewracking at the same time. Yes, I've only started using a bore cut, as many of mine are too small to manage one. I've become a fan. Thanks amateur cutter I'll have to go back a few threads I guess. Two of the last ones have no branches for at least 35+ ft. Tough for me to get my current rig over branches that high. I could likely free fall them safely, but want the added security of a guide rope.
Thanks Jeff I appreciate the support and kind words. It was good to get out, and the weather was nice. I'm glad that everything fell as it should. Thanks Barcroftb I couldn't remember exactly whose equipment it was, but I coulda used it this weekend. Haven't told Chazsbetterhalf yet.. .. but this weekend reminded me that I need to invest in a good maasdam rope puller and rope. The 2 ton come-a-long is rather clunky and time consuming for this type of work. I'll be glad to get back to "work" and not work so hard.
Ifn ya lived closer I'd have come over and helped no probs. I really like my rope puller, but I often just set up a simple 2 or 3 to 1 system using my pull rope and an English truckers hitch. Mainly because I often forget the rope puller, or I don't feel like bringing an extra piece of gear. If you do decide to go with the rope puller, I can show you some mods that make it gooder. I like the 120' kit at gap arborist supply: Masdaam Continuous Rope Puller Kit - Gap Arborist Supply
Excellent video. One of my hinges gave me some grief. Had wedges in, cut the back strap and the tree just shrugged it off. So, I had to cut on a weakened tree, which seriously gave me some pucker factor. After it dropped, I saw my error. Had around 2.5 - 3 inches of hinge. That one was a serious learning mistake.
Not a stupid question at all man, I hadn't heard of a bore cut till I read about it here. As stated, I've become a fan, and will use it whenever possible.