Silver maple crane removal

[TLHamel]

Silver maple removal with Northeast Tree Inc. and Rocket Crane.

Silver maple crane removal

Generally, when I work for Northeast, I set the majority of the straps and George Welles does most of the saw work.

Crane operator is Jason. One of my favorite ops.

 

[Sam Hodgson]

Looked great Taylor. Your work is always perfect.

 

[TLHamel]

Heh! Well, I wouldn't go that far. Not even half that far!

 

[southsoundtree]

Really nice job.

How long did the crane work portion take (without finish clean-up, etc.)?

 

[TLHamel]

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Really nice job.

How long did the crane work portion take (without finish clean-up, etc.)?

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According to my camera, I began ascending around 8:30 and the stump cut was lifted at 11:20.

 

[chris_girard]

Very nice work Taylor....I bet you'll be glad when all the snow is finally gone.

 

[utlarb4trees]

Nice vid Taylor, do you know why the tree was removed?

 

[TLHamel]

I assume the tree was removed due to its poor structure. Quite large, long limbs all arising from the same location on the co-dominant base.

 

[treeness]

So pretty much cause it was a silver maple . I love when people plant these trees cause they want a maple tree in their yard, and they plant it somewhere like 8 feet from their house, or in the back corner of their yard right up close to a fence. Silly site for a silly tree.

Awesome job with the crane work, smooth, very smooth.

 

[classictruckman]

I love seeing women on the jobsite, we don't have nearly enough in this industry.

 

[TreeWackers08]

I'm glad the squirrel made it out safely (6:12). What a leap!!

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Looked real smooth guys. I like seeing stuff dialed in.

I can tell the sawyer likes to make the cut and then back off. I too like to to be defensive when the load is being lifted. However, I couldn't help but notice the face of the notch being too wide open at 6:00-6:24. The leader wasn't that obtuse to begin with. With the angle the leader was at, I'd put in a notch that would be about 1/2" thick. This would allow the crane to snap the hinge fibers when the limb was "cabled up" into the plumb position.

Just a minor thing. And that one occasion may not describe how he always does it, either. Just my observation...

 

[Shawn]

Very nicely done Taylor. I always enjoy watching your videos, a very professional "arboricultural artist" you are.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

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I'm glad the squirrel made it out safely (6:12). What a leap!!

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Wow didn't even see that...good catch.

Great video...I agree not enough women in the industry.

 

[allmark]

Awesome job both rigging and cutting. When the climber can get a good position like that for the lift it is the best way to go. Nice picks with minimal movement. Good job following the squirrel with the camera too.

 

[Reg]

Taylor, nice work on your part, as always.

The cutter appeared to hinge several picks throughout the job, correct me if I'm wrong. Was that necessary or is it just his way? Thanks