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    Using a crane to trim hedges

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    Using a crane to trim hedges

    Yeah, I have considered the possibility that it may be awkward being tied into the ball while also trying to handle a trimmer. A basket may be an option. I’m either going to rent a self-propelled lift that I can maneuver without a truck or there is the crane option, not both. The...
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    Using a crane to trim hedges

    I have some hedges I trimmed back in 2022 that I’m going to be trimming again this year, and am considering using a crane rather than a lift. In 2022 the lift worked well just required repositioning multiple times. The hedges are right along the driveway so my thought was with the crane I...
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    Anyone else wear some sort of breathing protection?

    This might seem like an odd question, but any of you ever have anxiety about being questioned or mocked for wearing a mask on the job when around others who don’t because of the present climate? Recently I was watching some lawn mowing / landscaping videos and the guy always wears some sort of...
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    Anyone else wear some sort of breathing protection?

    Not necessarily the entire time while on a job site, but when doing certain things like a lot of cutting or chipping that generate dust. I’ve always wondered why this form of PPE isn’t more mainstream and not just in the tree care industry but a variety of industries.
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    Where to start?

    Every tree and situation is different. You can have a plan on the ground but then when you’re up in the canopy and seeing things from a different perspective you may find yourself at times questioning what you were you going to do and considering whether you shouldn’t do something different...
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    Climbing in open air /dead space

    My first few times doing crane work I remember I would feel more comfortable if the operator lowered the cable next to the tree before I hopped on versus out in the middle of the yard where there was nothing within my immediate reach. Or in a bucket / lift and finding myself wanting to stay...
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    Blue ox

    Yes. I have a 12 strand climbing rope (1/2 inch x 150 ft) and rigging rope from Blue Ox. I bough them back in 2016 and they’re still in pretty decent shape. I don’t really climb with the climbing rope much but will use it for miscellaneous things like a tag line, etc. and I still rig with the...
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    what do much smaller tree companies with small yards do for chip/log dumping?

    Glad to hear you’re getting back at it! Couple thoughts here, building off of what others have said. Ask anyone and everyone you know whether they or anyone they personally know is ever looking for logs or chips. Even if they’re not actively looking right now down the road at a later date...
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    Subcontractor warnings

    Agreed, and I would add even if it’s a friend / someone you know it’s probably a good idea. Sometimes you see a different perspective of someone when it’s business and money is involved.
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    Tree Work Vehicles

    A lot of cool setups here, good stuff.
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    Overgrown Hedges and Setting Realistic Expectations

    How do you present clients with realistic expectations when faced with a hedge that is way overgrown, has holes / gaps in the growth creating unevenness and bare spots, upper growth that resemble mature tree tops as opposed to those of a hedge topping out at different heights in different spots...
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    Climber vs. Lift

    Two jobs that I can recall where the lift came in handy was one where there was a tree right over a garage and fence with branches growing right into the roof, etc. So I used a lift to do a canopy raise and it made it a lot easier than climbing because I could just cut small pieces and chuck it...
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    Reduction Pruning on Large Trees

    Looked at this maple recently and the client wants it “taken in” all the way around at least 3 ft. I’ve done reductions on smaller trees, but never one of this size (with the exception of specific areas of a tree like branches near a house, etc). I’m curious on your thoughts about the...
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    Heat Rash | Working in Wet / Tight Fitting Clothes

    It may actually be poison ivy / oak or sumac. As it developed it has all those characteristics and I’ve had it multiple times before. The job we worked last week I suspect there was stuff in there somewhere…
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    Heat Rash | Working in Wet / Tight Fitting Clothes

    Thanks for the replies but if I have any questions / concerns I think it would be best to speak to a medical professional.
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    Heat Rash | Working in Wet / Tight Fitting Clothes

    Also, the central air in the house needs to be replaced so there was a good week or so where it much warmer and more humid in the house, like 80+ degrees. Got some window units as a temporary solution but other than the 2 days of working in the rain wearing the long sleeve shirt + a rain coat...
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    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    It was left that the customer would think about it and reach out if they wanted a quote.
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    Heat Rash | Working in Wet / Tight Fitting Clothes

    Disregard, what I thought was heat rash appears to be poison ivy, oak, or sumac.
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    Trees in trouble

    That’s an excellent point, find out as much about the tree’s history as you can!
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