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    Crane Company Issues - Advice

    Thanks man. We have considered it. If we got busier on the crane side, in the niche that we operate in, I would consider it. No worries at all Steve. IMHO, for me, I think what it broke down to was an inability to take responsibility within a timeframe where it mattered most. Accidents happen...
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    Crane Company Issues - Advice

    To each their own on how things get handled. For me going an extra step here, making some extra effort there, never hurt. However I’m also fortunate to have zero problem telling someone to f**k off. As far as trees go - yeah typically on any given weekday there is 5-8 tree co’s working within...
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    Crane Company Issues - Advice

    Thanks very much for the responses! Customer and I have a great relationship through years of working together, and thankfully they’re very understanding. Finally talked to the (new owner - last three months), his words were "do you think we give a shit about small guys like you? We have multi...
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    Crane Company Issues - Advice

    Hey everyone, This isn't a rant, and I'm the last person to "air out my bullshit". This post is specifically because I'm looking for advice... Me: 6 year company (owner/operator), small crew of very talented individuals. Combined experience over 35 years. Our niche is complex...
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    Getting a tree to drift during fall by thinning the hinge.

    Really interesting question @Phil and interested to read responses. I’m no physics wiz by any means. But one thing that does come to mind - if I stand up and proceed to lean forward until I fall, I will fall in the direction I’m facing. However if I stand up, and someone is holding my left...
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    Recession?

    2023 - made some pretty significant corrections to our broken equation since 2022. Upped our margin by almost 20%. Stopped marketing/leads (angi’s) all together in July 2023. Did half the amount jobs I did in 2022, came in 20% lower gross revenue. Phones been rather quiet since Xmas, not...
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    Redundant Bridge vs. Second Bridge

    Have been running two and sometimes three bridges for quite a few years now. Usually climbing with once wire core flip, a 60-75ft positioning (16 strand), and my climbing line. It became a regular occurrence on crane removals where I’d find myself in a crane assisted pruning situation (ie no...
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    Tips on getting started with crane work

    I've worked with about 10 different operators give or take over the course of 9 years. Climbed strictly crane (45t, 50t, 100t) for my first 5 years. Getting your Climber and Crane Op on the same page is key. That key is efficiency. For crane ops it's using your numbers over and over again...
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