Ivy Tree

Vined trees can be tough and dangerous; something that should drop; or swing away can come at you etc. i've groan to trying to use the vines as an asset instead of obstachle; by letting hem catch stuff for me. If rigging, not having lines tight so that the weight of the load has a chance to break free of the vines first etc.
 
Hmm... I don't mean to sound critical but was that your crew in the photos cutting up the log? Perhaps after you get paid from that job you may consider buying them some Personal Protective Equipment if they work for you.

Arborists are proffesionals.
 
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We made the crash pad on the otherside of the brick patio to reduce damage... the guy knew there was goin to be some damage. Less money to replace a couple of bricks than to take the time to save them. Make sense?

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I understand "crash pads," and why we use them, perfectly well. I was asking you to clarify your contradictory statements.

And please tell me your joking about not wearing spikes.

The no PPE thing jumped out at me too.
 
The college has a budget, with lots of projects. He can pay for the extra time to lower the trunk down, without any epuipment or we can put down the logs and slam the trunk down with an understanding that a couple of bricks might break but it's cheaper. Plus they are doin some landscaping around there and he agreed. Broke about 15 bricks. You need to break some eggs to make an omlett sometimes...well maybe as much as possible. I could have destroyed the place while laughing about it but 15 bricks isn't bad.

No spikes. They get in my way most the time. Only use them when I have to. I do pretty good without them. That ivy was pretty thick. It becomes more of a hassle to find a good stab for me. A collar cut is big enough for a good foot/toe hold and good rope/lanyard placement helps too.

Those are not my guys. I do what I can but it's out of my hands.
 
At least it was,nt pioson ivy. unlike neworleans
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What's up Lurch... you freak. How do you like that welcome home tree. I have to start posting some of those messes in N.O.
Good to see you here.

Lurch...you should use that pic of you standing next to that camaro under the house as your avitar for the Buzz. It shows the lurch you are.
 
Nice job and pics and thread Sawdust....and interesting on the no spikes...how did you access the tree??? Maybe Bigshot and SRT, thus avoiding the vines??
 
I noticed on one of the last photos you were lowering through a shackle. Do you not find that your lowering rope dosen't last too long doing that!!!???!! When an ISC rigging block costs less than your bull rope and decreases friction whilst saving the rope its a clear choice in my book!!
Also, if you've got an army of numpties on the deck are you confident any of them could rescue you if the dark stuff hits the air con?!!?
 
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couldn't fit 23t crane under here. Missed it by about 4in.

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We ran into that problem (carport)a few years ago with a 35t Terex. The crane operator unstowed the boom from the front cradle and swung the boom towards the back of the truck. This gave us approx. 6 more inches of clearance. He drove the truck in with the boom facing the rear. Made our job much easier.
 
Rob , why do you mess with those little trees . There hardly worth the time ....
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Spurrs can be more of a hindrence in some trees. Alot of times I wont put them on until I get to the main trunk wood.
 
Hey Rob, bumping an old good thread about one of your TDs. As I mentioned in the previous post, how did you access the tree and get thru that viney jungle?

Thanks.
 
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