Training Videos?

[macrocarpa]

I'm looking for the best available training videos. I have purchased some in the past that were pretty bad. Youtube links would be great too. Topics below:

• Chipper use and safety
• Chainsaw use and safety
• Proper pruning techniques
• Tree felling
• PPE

Thanks for any help with this!

 

[1adkarborist]

Stihl and Husqvarna offer good stuff online, maybe the chipper mfg's do too. have you tried the TCIA and ISA stuff?

 

[jmaher]

Arborpod never sucks.

You'd have to dig around, but reg Coates has an awesome video with some insight on matching your angled cut with your flush cut while notching. Use that trick daily.

 

[TCtreeswinger]

Top cut first flat cut second isn't that the trick? Maybe I don't cut big enough trees often enough..sorry to derail

 

[tc262]

What videos did you get that you thought sucked? Are these for you or are you trying to help bring some employees up to speed. The Beranek videos contain lots of good info in them but can be a bit bland if trees are not your thing.

 

[jmaher]

Top cut first flat cut second isn't that the trick? Maybe I don't cut big enough trees often enough..sorry to derail

Just to use your flush cut as a pivot for the angle. Spits a notch out near perfect every time. Cuts match up every time. No fiddle f*cking at all.

 

[1adkarborist]

this may not be what you asked for, but it is an excellent training tool. inexpensive, professionally produced with amazing videography, concise, no matter how much experience you have, chances are you will walk away with something valuable.
"the art and science of sawchain sharpening"
check it out: http://woodlandtraining.com/#

 

[macrocarpa]

Thanks for the replies. The training videos would be for city employees that are not arborists but hopefully with the right exposure, an interest will spark.

 

[jmaher]

If you're trying to spark interest show them a Levi Rockett video!