The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall

Eric Frei · 30th October 2007, 02:29 AM

Quick and easy way to guess where the tree will land or measure the height out.

1.25mins 6.7mb WMV

www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/sticktrick.wmv

DBS · 30th October 2007, 02:37 AM

Sweet!! thast one hell of a trick!!

cheers!

-Daryl

DBS · 30th October 2007, 02:59 AM

As i am thinkning about this,

one variable would be if you and the tree are at different altitudes. a provision would have to be accomodated.

That could be easily overlooked.

-Daryl

Eric Frei · 30th October 2007, 03:02 AM

Up hill and down hill will make a difference, need flat ground.

So you could go sideways and step it out then transfer those steps up or downhill.

I also own a clinometer and that uses a level, it allows you to add or subtract additional length.

Good observation, what are ya a surveyor or summit?

DBS · 30th October 2007, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Up hill and down hill will make a difference, need flat ground.

Good observation, what are ya a surveyor or summit?

Nope, just a Carpenter that deals w/ elevation changes. Oh and also i look out the corner of my eye all the time when other trades are on my jobsite.

learn as much as you can while you can!!!

-Daryl

marley1 · 30th October 2007, 12:18 PM

I make wagers with clients or "greenies" in my crews using the stick method while felling trees. $10 with in 2 feet.

Hili · 30th October 2007, 04:36 PM

Nice work. This method is a favorite of the kauri man's at wintec. I like it.

Eric Frei · 30th October 2007, 06:03 PM

Yeah it's great when the bets are on for beers on the spar fall, always remember to allow that tad for when the log comes off the stump and goes forward a little.

Loser shouts!

marley1 · 31st October 2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Yeah it's great when the bets are on for beers on the spar fall, always remember to allow that tad for when the log comes off the stump and goes forward a little.

Loser shouts!

Will do E.

soutz · 31st October 2007, 02:19 PM

nice one ekka.i turned the soud down and you looked like you had sunk a couple or three before filming....heh heh . good trick though and a nice one to have up your sleeve

Eric Frei · 31st October 2007, 05:23 PM

Nah, shot that out of the pic camera not the vid camera so was a bit screwy but message comes across.

That was around 6am before work, bloody sun comes up at 4.30am here in summer but we dont get daylight saving coz we're QUEENSLANDERS!

shaggs · 31st October 2007, 10:30 PM

havn't seen that one before.
another good one. thanks ekka

bigshea13 · 7th November 2007, 05:55 AM

ive made a few bucks using the same. suckers

30th October 2007, 02:29 AM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Quick and easy way to guess where the tree will land or measure the height out. 1.25mins 6.7mb WMV www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/sticktrick.wmv __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

30th October 2007, 02:37 AM	#2
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Sweet!! thast one hell of a trick!! cheers! -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

30th October 2007, 02:59 AM	#3
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall As i am thinkning about this, one variable would be if you and the tree are at different altitudes. a provision would have to be accomodated. That could be easily overlooked. -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

30th October 2007, 03:02 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Up hill and down hill will make a difference, need flat ground. So you could go sideways and step it out then transfer those steps up or downhill. I also own a clinometer and that uses a level, it allows you to add or subtract additional length. Good observation, what are ya a surveyor or summit? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

30th October 2007, 12:18 PM	#6
marley1 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall I make wagers with clients or "greenies" in my crews using the stick method while felling trees. $10 with in 2 feet.

30th October 2007, 04:36 PM	#7
Hili Sappling Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 34	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Nice work. This method is a favorite of the kauri man's at wintec. I like it.

30th October 2007, 06:03 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Yeah it's great when the bets are on for beers on the spar fall, always remember to allow that tad for when the log comes off the stump and goes forward a little. Loser shouts! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

31st October 2007, 02:19 PM	#10
soutz Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 80	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall nice one ekka.i turned the soud down and you looked like you had sunk a couple or three before filming....heh heh . good trick though and a nice one to have up your sleeve

31st October 2007, 05:23 PM	#11
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall Nah, shot that out of the pic camera not the vid camera so was a bit screwy but message comes across. That was around 6am before work, bloody sun comes up at 4.30am here in summer but we dont get daylight saving coz we're QUEENSLANDERS! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

31st October 2007, 10:30 PM	#12
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall havn't seen that one before. another good one. thanks ekka

7th November 2007, 05:55 AM	#13
bigshea13 Former Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: super 8 motels Posts: 361	Re: The stick trick for measuring tree height & fall ive made a few bucks using the same. suckers

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