Sycamore felling with crane

RC1 · 14th August 2007, 10:05 AM

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2572465679690814789&hl=en-GB
Todays job. Perfect weather, and apart from the sun in my eyes, this was pretty straight forward.

Camera work isn't the best but then it is just a standard digital camera that I managed to strap around my rib-cage.

About 6-7 minutes duration.

Eric Frei · 14th August 2007, 10:30 AM

Yeah nice Reg.

However right toward the end, when you see that mountain of logs stacked .... CRIKEY! What happened to all of that?

Some nice cuts in there, all very smooth and controlled. I even saw one of those cuts Jim1NZ was on about. The logs lifted off nice and straight, seemed like only one sling on there, maybe you can explain that.

TrevMcRev · 14th August 2007, 09:54 PM

Nice one!

Steve Tipton · 14th August 2007, 10:26 PM

Nice cuts, and excellent placement and lifts by crane operator. Very smooth overall!

Sean Freeman · 15th August 2007, 12:47 AM

+1

TreeCo · 15th August 2007, 12:52 AM

Great job!

RC1 · 15th August 2007, 02:26 AM

Thanks.

A local guy, Mr Stringer, came for the logs (see picture)

There were actually 2 slings but it wasn't always necessary to spread them out, which is why they're difficult to spot.

That crane operator is always superb, no bravado, no cell phone stuck to his ear, and always enjoys doing treework.

Only three of us + crane + Mr Stringer, so we did ok

14th August 2007, 10:05 AM	#1
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 196	Sycamore felling with crane http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2572465679690814789&hl=en-GB Todays job. Perfect weather, and apart from the sun in my eyes, this was pretty straight forward. Camera work isn't the best but then it is just a standard digital camera that I managed to strap around my rib-cage. About 6-7 minutes duration.

14th August 2007, 10:30 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Yeah nice Reg. However right toward the end, when you see that mountain of logs stacked .... CRIKEY! What happened to all of that? Some nice cuts in there, all very smooth and controlled. I even saw one of those cuts Jim1NZ was on about. The logs lifted off nice and straight, seemed like only one sling on there, maybe you can explain that. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th August 2007, 02:26 AM	#7
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 196	Thanks. A local guy, Mr Stringer, came for the logs (see picture) There were actually 2 slings but it wasn't always necessary to spread them out, which is why they're difficult to spot. That crane operator is always superb, no bravado, no cell phone stuck to his ear, and always enjoys doing treework. Only three of us + crane + Mr Stringer, so we did ok Attached Thumbnails

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14th August 2007, 09:54 PM	#3
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Nice one!

14th August 2007, 10:26 PM	#4
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Nice cuts, and excellent placement and lifts by crane operator. Very smooth overall!

15th August 2007, 12:47 AM	#5
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	+1

15th August 2007, 12:52 AM	#6
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Great job!