Todays job. Poplar Rigging

RC1 · 20th September 2007, 11:19 AM

Todays job, could have done with Allmark and his new monster to get us out of trouble. Never mind, we managed.

Anyhow, I think we did well today with only 3 of us, trying to make the most of our work ethics and equipment. Making work video?s, to me at least, can definitely provide a positive distraction to a sometimes miserable job. Today seem to fly by.

. Enjoy the film, about 8 minutes duration.

If you get a google error message, let me know if it persists so I can sort it out. Thanks

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5475813839638130996

Eric Frei · 20th September 2007, 05:49 PM

Excellent.

Crap access job, much better when you can bomb the big logs out. There's a lot of work in the lower log, people see a whole canopy go quickly then the rest of the day is spent on getting big log down and out.

What sort of lowering/winch device is that one?

TreeCo · 21st September 2007, 01:54 AM

Great job Reg!

Ekka it looks like a GRCS from here. A fixed lowering bollard was used in the early parts of the vid I believe.

RC1 · 21st September 2007, 02:09 AM

Thats the GRCS, not mine unfortunately.

The job went as easy as it looks on the video, the difference a good experienced crew can make. Barely a word spoken, everyone just tuned into the task. That's Nick Bailey's (Treeworld member) set-up by the way.

Victor Lindsay · 21st September 2007, 05:47 AM

I've never taken a large tree down. One day. I've taken palms down, but it doesn't compare to the complex. of a tree take down. Thanx for that vid.

Eric Frei · 21st September 2007, 08:29 AM

Yeah you could tell everyone knew what to do and expect.

Did all the log have to be carted out ... trolly or something?

RC1 · 21st September 2007, 09:09 AM

I think it was being left at about 6 ft, everything else had to be removed.

We get lots of jobs like that one, all very tight removals.

Like I said though, so much easier when your working with a good team.

treeguy100 · 31st October 2007, 03:11 AM

very nicce work and good job

Ace Master · 1st November 2007, 10:02 PM

Nice Video footage....
You Boys have done well !
Confine space removal at it's best.
Good ground crews makes the big jobs alot easier on the climber.The GRCS is excellent on controlling the limbs and timber, my ground crew love's using the unit! Makes it enjoyable for both climber & groundcrews.
Send so more, only us climbers get the birds eye view.

bigshea13 · 7th November 2007, 06:06 AM

whered ya get the jack to snap off the butt.

RC1 · 7th November 2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshea13

whered ya get the jack to snap off the butt.

you mean the GRCS ? some info in this thread

GRCS, Good Rigging Control System

shaggs · 7th November 2007, 10:05 AM

Good one RC1. Very smooth.
Thanks for sharing

20th September 2007, 11:19 AM	#1
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 196	Todays job. Poplar Rigging Todays job, could have done with Allmark and his new monster to get us out of trouble. Never mind, we managed. Anyhow, I think we did well today with only 3 of us, trying to make the most of our work ethics and equipment. Making work video?s, to me at least, can definitely provide a positive distraction to a sometimes miserable job. Today seem to fly by. . Enjoy the film, about 8 minutes duration. If you get a google error message, let me know if it persists so I can sort it out. Thanks http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5475813839638130996

20th September 2007, 05:49 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Excellent. Crap access job, much better when you can bomb the big logs out. There's a lot of work in the lower log, people see a whole canopy go quickly then the rest of the day is spent on getting big log down and out. What sort of lowering/winch device is that one? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st September 2007, 01:54 AM	#3
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Great job Reg! Ekka it looks like a GRCS from here. A fixed lowering bollard was used in the early parts of the vid I believe.

21st September 2007, 02:09 AM	#4
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 196	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Thats the GRCS, not mine unfortunately. The job went as easy as it looks on the video, the difference a good experienced crew can make. Barely a word spoken, everyone just tuned into the task. That's Nick Bailey's (Treeworld member) set-up by the way. Last edited by RC1; 21st September 2007 at 07:40 AM.

21st September 2007, 05:47 AM	#5
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging I've never taken a large tree down. One day. I've taken palms down, but it doesn't compare to the complex. of a tree take down. Thanx for that vid.

21st September 2007, 08:29 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Yeah you could tell everyone knew what to do and expect. Did all the log have to be carted out ... trolly or something? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st September 2007, 09:09 AM	#7
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 196	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging I think it was being left at about 6 ft, everything else had to be removed. We get lots of jobs like that one, all very tight removals. Like I said though, so much easier when your working with a good team.

31st October 2007, 03:11 AM	#8
treeguy100 Former Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: richmond va Posts: 11	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging very nicce work and good job

1st November 2007, 10:02 PM	#9
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Nice Video footage.... You Boys have done well ! Confine space removal at it's best. Good ground crews makes the big jobs alot easier on the climber.The GRCS is excellent on controlling the limbs and timber, my ground crew love's using the unit! Makes it enjoyable for both climber & groundcrews. Send so more, only us climbers get the birds eye view. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

7th November 2007, 06:06 AM	#10
bigshea13 Former Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: super 8 motels Posts: 361	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging whered ya get the jack to snap off the butt.

7th November 2007, 10:05 AM	#12
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Todays job. Poplar Rigging Good one RC1. Very smooth. Thanks for sharing

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