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Great work and shots, Reg....Like weilding that 3120 aloft?

Shame that tree came down. Beeches are a favorite tree of mine... I assume the roots were worse than the trunk. That decay doesn't look to have caused much strength loss.
 
What, no helmet cam? Those shots were cool, from a different perspective from the vids.
Beech trees look like fun to work with, and a blast to climb! If that was in my backyard I'd freak out. Great shots, thanks for sharing.
 
You can't say anything but..Reg you da man. as always. Pics look great! #12 is my favorite. Beautiful tree, Beautiful job.
 
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Great picts and good job! What kind of slings are you using? I also noticed that you used a chain on the trunk. What kind of set up is that?

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I was using dead eye slings. We used two chains (choked) for the heavy wood.


Should have a vid up and running later tonight David which gives good examples for your balancing Thread....far more so than the photo's
Roger, those chains were as thick as my wrists, the hooks as wide as my head.... managing the 3120 was a breeze in comparison, and besides, I only used it for the last 3 lifts.

I doubt the roots were that bad judging by the vigor of the foliage. But the rot had extended right the way through the major limbs and what with the tree being next to a main road and primary school, the powers that be decided the risk was too great.

Thanks for the kind words guys
 
I've removed maybe one beech in my career...love em, they thrive here. I've rec climbed our state's largest, just under 6 feet dbh, 115 feet tall, and 70 feet wide or more, a beuat fo sho..and purple of course.

We have some awesome ones here, and they are all healthy as can be.
 
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Roger, those chains were as thick as my wrists, the hooks as wide as my head.... managing the 3120 was a breeze in comparison, and besides, I only used it for the last 3 lifts.

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Hmmm, see if you or the crane co can get logging chokers....a breeze to install....no need to be large, just 5/8th....and they bite far better than chain...and choke better as well, I'm sure....I'd didn't like the way those chain hooks looked to be away from the tree a bit......

If you stay up near the top of the log, the operator can help maneuver the choker around the log, so all you have to do is hold the middle with the bell in that hand, and the end. Then, it can be move down enough for a safe set...

Both me and my operators like to have the bells near each other, but directionally opposed. This automatically opens the kerf when cabling up, and makes it much easier to set the log down. But with shorter logs, it doesn't pick off as vertically.

Musta been another board, mebbe Ekka da....(oops)'s site

but I asked what your slings were made of and their construction. You said dead eye up a few posts....were they adjustable, or did you just tie them as needed and leave some tail?

I want HMWPE slings, and need to splice some up. 5/8th at 60,000 tensile or more, reckon that'd work, eh?!
 
Don’t get me wrong Rog, I wasn’t complaining about the weight of the chains. I watch down at guys lifting and carrying huge logs and brush all day….and while I’ll get down and help out when I can, I wouldn’t dare start whining about managing a little weight in the tree. I had a much tougher time just stripping out a bunch of skinny 40ft limes in a grave yard the previous day….I really had to pull my finger out to get through them all. The beech, while a much bigger and more complex operation, was by far the easier task.

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I'd didn't like the way those chain hooks looked to be away from the tree a bit......

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Sorry, I don’t quite get what you mean?

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If you stay up near the top of the log, the operator can help maneuver the choker around the log, so all you have to do is hold the middle with the bell in that hand, and the end. Then, it can be move down enough for a safe set...

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I get him to dump a pile seated on the top of the log, however much I think is needed. Then I’ll set the choker before slipping it around and down the log. Its when I set the second one that they start kinda getting in each others way….but a couple of minutes adjustment and we’re ready to go. The logging chokers do sound more user friendly for sure.

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Both me and my operators like to have the bells near each other, but directionally opposed. This automatically opens the kerf when cabling up, and makes it much easier to set the log down. But with shorter logs, it doesn't pick off as vertically.

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I get ya. I had to make that provision to prevent last log from hitting the fence, the other stuff was either leaning anyway or a little short and the bite set relatively low down because of the trunk taper.

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but I asked what your slings were made of and their construction. You said dead eye up a few posts....were they adjustable, or did you just tie them as needed and leave some tail?

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http://www.honeybros.com/gbu0-prodshow/HB91PA.html
I usually, first put in a series of marls to use up any excess and then finish with a Timber hitch or running bowline. This is handy should you need to set the bite in a relatively weak part, like out near the tips but you can still set the choke further down in stronger wood….so if the weak part should break, at least you don’t loose the load.

Dont mean to state the obvious in my replies, but just so it’s clear.

JaminMayor, to answer your question in the vid section: there was an opening on the fence side at the base so you could get your arm in and feel around.
Thanks
 
Damn, you make that look easy....especially impressed with the need to remove large sections directionally AND without any real " wobble"...very nice work!
What a shame to see it come down....I understand from your post that targets were the real reason perhaps.....I would have to agree ( reluctantly) and if responsible myself 4 the decision would probably make the same call BUT it in no way looked decayed or weakened enuff to warrant removal.
I wonder what amenity value was placed on this tree. With so much pressure on space in this country ( uk ) I just think the loss of yet another fine tree is criminal in light of pressures for development....not a simple issue I know.
What I mean to say is that we no longer have room for poor management decisions that under value our amenity heritage.It will no doubt be an unpopular comment but erring on the side of caution is the other side of the same coin. cheers.
 
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BUT it in no way looked decayed or weakened enuff to warrant removal.


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Erm, did you see the final piece removed? From where I sit it very much appears that the section was decayed far beyond Matthecks one third diameter failure reaearch as did several other pieces did they not?!
Beautifully weighted and thought through removal Reg. You are a credit to your craft and science my friend.
Hows the block driver selling BTW?
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BUT it in no way looked decayed or weakened enuff to warrant removal.


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Erm, did you see the final piece removed? From where I sit it very much appears that the section was decayed far beyond Matthecks one third diameter failure reaearch as did several other pieces did they not?!
Beautifully weighted and thought through removal Reg. You are a credit to your craft and science my friend.
Hows the block driver selling BTW?
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Thanks,

and down to the last few, thank God
 
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