Sitka Removal

Tim Craig · 28th August 2010, 03:20 AM

recent takedown, be happy to answer any questions about the vid, hope you enjoy it -

YouTube - Sitka Aug 2010

cheers

TC

treeshaveneeds · 29th August 2010, 03:00 AM

Neat looking job Tim. How long was the top you dropped, and how long was the line from the tree top to the lawn? Looks like you were standing 70-80 feet up for the branches, the top above. And traffic control must have had some scary moments -- there always seems to be at least one driver who just doesn't believe he/she has to wait.

Eric Frei · 29th August 2010, 09:26 AM

No traffic control required there I don't think, he had a wall between the tree and road. Just a few spooked drivers going underneath but most wouldn't have even noticed it.

Bit gay with all that hand sawing.

Jeff Darby · 29th August 2010, 09:49 PM

lol..a bit gay using a hand saw...lol... thats what I thought too....good work though...

.. hey just a thought?? do scots do treework in kilts...lol

Eric Frei · 29th August 2010, 09:55 PM

You know, over many years of tree work I have pretty much seen them all.

And when I see a climber turn up to a take down with his handsaw I know they haven't heard of

Chopper

.

treeshaveneeds · 30th August 2010, 07:07 AM

Actually Ekka, I hired a climber this spring to do some work for me, and he preferred a handsaw to a chainsaw - less risk, less weight -- and lol all the cardiovascular workout with every limb.

Eric Frei · 30th August 2010, 09:20 AM

Yes, it's apparently a nothern hemisphere fad.

Garry Brockley · 30th August 2010, 09:27 PM

Thats only because they dont have Eucalyptus crebra or Acacia auriculiformis, if they did they wouldn't even consider going up a tree without a sharp ms200t

I work with a scot i think if he wore a kilt to climb it would be pine cones in a big shot moment.

Victor Lindsay · 30th August 2010, 11:36 PM

Ok...I saw one hand sawing use, and the rigging hit his hand saw, so if it was a chainsaw the rigging would have been cut.

Eric Frei · 30th August 2010, 11:52 PM

You cant say that because you change techniques according to circumstances, he may have used the handsaw knowing that was a possibility, or he could have changed his technique to accommodate a chainsaw.

As I always use a chainsaw I always consider the rigging and technique.

Tim Craig · 31st August 2010, 01:35 AM

thanks for the comments people, havent you guys heard of the ancient chinese proverb attributed to Confucious...

'he who climbs trees without a handsaw is profoundly lacking intelligence'

or the ancient greek saying,

'a man without a handsaw is the king of halfwits'

I agree with both the above as do most serious climbers

Tim Craig · 31st August 2010, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treeshaveneeds

Neat looking job Tim. How long was the top you dropped,

about 25ft dropped onto the stem and let run to the ground

Quote:

and how long was the line from the tree top to the lawn?

probably only about 150ft

Eric Frei · 31st August 2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Craig

thanks for the comments people, havent you guys heard of the ancient chinese proverb attributed to Confucious...

'he who climbs trees without a handsaw is profoundly lacking intelligence'

or the ancient greek saying,

'a man without a handsaw is the king of halfwits'

I agree with both the above as do most serious climbers

No that's not it.

More like this .....

Man who

also take handsaw

treekiwi · 31st August 2010, 08:43 PM

I say good on ya for the hand sawing

I use mine alot for smaller branches, is alot quicker than a chainsaw on the small stuff and a good silky cuts through anything fast

also good in an emergency or rescue...

Ace Master · 3rd September 2010, 07:02 PM

Tim

Nice job, very clear head cam footage and also liked the music.

PS. handsaw

ms200t

lol

Jeff Darby · 3rd September 2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Tim

Nice job, very clear head cam footage and also liked the music.

PS. handsaw

ms200t

lol

lol...that's not a saw ! this is a saw...lol..

Ace Master · 3rd September 2010, 08:10 PM

Eric Frei · 3rd September 2010, 09:17 PM

Dang best laugh I've had all day!

blair duncanson · 5th September 2010, 08:00 AM

Niceone TC......Sitka the bams!!

29th August 2010, 03:00 AM	#2
treeshaveneeds Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,399	Re: Sitka Removal Neat looking job Tim. How long was the top you dropped, and how long was the line from the tree top to the lawn? Looks like you were standing 70-80 feet up for the branches, the top above. And traffic control must have had some scary moments -- there always seems to be at least one driver who just doesn't believe he/she has to wait.

29th August 2010, 09:26 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Sitka Removal No traffic control required there I don't think, he had a wall between the tree and road. Just a few spooked drivers going underneath but most wouldn't have even noticed it. Bit gay with all that hand sawing. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

29th August 2010, 09:49 PM	#4
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Sitka Removal lol..a bit gay using a hand saw...lol... thats what I thought too....good work though..... hey just a thought?? do scots do treework in kilts...lol __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

30th August 2010, 07:07 AM	#6
treeshaveneeds Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,399	Re: Sitka Removal Actually Ekka, I hired a climber this spring to do some work for me, and he preferred a handsaw to a chainsaw - less risk, less weight -- and lol all the cardiovascular workout with every limb.

30th August 2010, 09:20 AM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Sitka Removal Yes, it's apparently a nothern hemisphere fad. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

30th August 2010, 09:27 PM	#8
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Sitka Removal Thats only because they dont have Eucalyptus crebra or Acacia auriculiformis, if they did they wouldn't even consider going up a tree without a sharp ms200t I work with a scot i think if he wore a kilt to climb it would be pine cones in a big shot moment. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

30th August 2010, 11:36 PM	#9
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 421	Re: Sitka Removal Ok...I saw one hand sawing use, and the rigging hit his hand saw, so if it was a chainsaw the rigging would have been cut.

30th August 2010, 11:52 PM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Sitka Removal You cant say that because you change techniques according to circumstances, he may have used the handsaw knowing that was a possibility, or he could have changed his technique to accommodate a chainsaw. As I always use a chainsaw I always consider the rigging and technique. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

31st August 2010, 01:35 AM	#11
Tim Craig Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 132	Re: Sitka Removal thanks for the comments people, havent you guys heard of the ancient chinese proverb attributed to Confucious... 'he who climbs trees without a handsaw is profoundly lacking intelligence' or the ancient greek saying, 'a man without a handsaw is the king of halfwits' I agree with both the above as do most serious climbers Last edited by Tim Craig; 31st August 2010 at 03:03 AM.

31st August 2010, 08:43 PM	#14
treekiwi Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 258	Re: Sitka Removal I say good on ya for the hand sawing I use mine alot for smaller branches, is alot quicker than a chainsaw on the small stuff and a good silky cuts through anything fast also good in an emergency or rescue... __________________ www.urbantree.co.nz www.urbantreecare.co.nz

3rd September 2010, 07:02 PM	#15
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: Sitka Removal Tim Nice job, very clear head cam footage and also liked the music. PS. handsaw ms200t lol __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

3rd September 2010, 08:10 PM	#17
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: Sitka Removal Attached Thumbnails __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

3rd September 2010, 09:17 PM	#18
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Sitka Removal Dang best laugh I've had all day! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

5th September 2010, 08:00 AM	#19
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 139	Re: Sitka Removal Niceone TC......Sitka the bams!!

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