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  1. climbingmonkey24

    Hiring in the Springfield, MA area - Multiple Roles

    I’m definitely not trying to just do what other companies might be doing or just offer the bare minimum. I realize tree work is hard work. So I welcome all the feedback you may have. Not only did I look at some job ads online I also looked at some of what others have posted on here. In my...
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    Hiring in the Springfield, MA area - Multiple Roles

    I would say like everywhere else, the cost of living has gone up. But from my personal experience having worked for another tree company and researching what others companies are offering, this would not be considered low ball. I know of companies that start their ground workers at less than...
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    Hiring in the Springfield, MA area - Multiple Roles

    Currently looking to fill various roles near Springfield, MA either by the same individual or multiple individuals. #1 Groundsperson You will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of a project including but not limited to: cleanup (cutting and managing brush, chipping, loading...
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    Sorry for the delay in replying. I trimmed this birch once before using a pole saw / pruner, so I haven’t actually been up in it yet. I guess the initial appeal of the lift would be if I could just reach right out there with the boom, etc. On the other hand it’s a tight area so I would have to...
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    Yeah, I would try to avoid setting up on the roots. I was implying more for positioning the lift or driving over them.
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    Need scheduling verbiage

    The way I typically work scheduling for projects that aren’t an emergency or urgent is to start with an estimated timeframe. So say 2-4 weeks for example. Basically I’m stating that with the exception of some unforeseen circumstances I will be able to get to their project sometime within the...
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    Removal of the leader going towards the house on a river birch. The appeal of the lift versus climbing would be to just get right out there over the roof and piece it out. Although squeezing it in that area of the yard and maneuvering the boom around might be delicate work. Thoughts on...
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    Thanks, that’s helpful info. I’m also thinking tires vs tracks might be lower impact. Not sure if I’ll definitely use the lift but good to be prepared for all possibilities.
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    Two Rope Climbing

    I primarily climb DdRT and will use two systems quite often. Typically it’s when working in wide spread trees. I’ll set a main TIP and then use the secondary when working the outer areas if I think it could help improve work positioning, etc. I’m comfortable climbing with my line at odd angles...
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    Septic systems, underground sprinklers, etc. I always check on that. Generally I do more climbing than lift work, but most recently though I looked at a job that made me consider something else if I was to use a lift…lots of exposed roots and a patio. For those of you who regularly use...
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    There was a scenario I was in quite a few years ago. Declining tree, didn’t want to just be tied into it, etc. Fortunately in this case there was two trees nearby and I was able to tie in to both with my climb lines in opposite directions. This would serve the purpose of minimizing a hard swing...
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    Teach me about dump trailers

    Can’t really speak on those brands but I have a Bri-Mar and love it! It was the first piece of equipment I bought. I built the sides up so I can use it both to haul wood and for chipping / hauling debris. My advice is if you see yourself wanting to do more with it down the road like hauling...
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    New saddle for heavy guy?

    Petzl Sequoia offers a bigger size saddle, or at least they did when I bought mine.
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    Tow behind lift would not have fit, a self-propelled might have. It was an enclosed backyard with minimal access. Had we encountered anything that made us feel it wasn’t safe to climb, that would’ve been an alternative option. Although it’s questionable if the lift would’ve reached the height...
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    Do you think this year has been different for business?

    I don’t know if this has already been talked about, but I was wondering if anyone in the US (or I suppose anywhere for that matter) has noticed a change this year in the sense of call volume, people asking for a quote and then never hearing back even when you follow up, or losing more bids than...
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    To build off what I said above, I wouldn’t define it as a close call in the sense that we didn’t really encounter anything that we weren’t already expecting and as prepared for as we could be, or have any moments that made us seriously question if we should proceed. But even so, I think having...
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    The back story with this is I guess someone else had started the trees a few years ago and never came back to finish. We did remove two fence panels closest to the one tree that I thought was the most hazardous just to have a little more room to work with. The lift or crane would’ve been...
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    Ended up doing them today. The climber tied into the nearby one when working the real hazard one, and then just climbed the others normal. We cut manageable pieces and pulled them over with a rope and chucked some small pieces. It went well, and actually some of the wood on the inside was still...
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    climbing with big saws

    Suspenders might help make you feel more comfortable and minimize the feeling of the saw pulling your saddle downward. Using the tree to support its weight when you’re not actively using it might be helpful if the situation allows. Assuming at this point you’re doing spar work, if you really...
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    Would you climb these dead trees?

    The other consideration I was having is even if you were to tie in to the stronger trees, those in itself aren’t in the greatest condition so what’s to say it would withstand the force if worst case the other tree failed and a climber was ti swing down and be dependent on that other one for life...

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