INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror!

newguy18 · 11th August 2007, 12:27 PM

I see he is making an effort but METAL scaffolding around POWER is a good idea why?I get kinda nervous when I climb out near and above lines but there ain't no way I would go up that scaffolding.Thats downright dangerous.

Eric Frei · 11th August 2007, 02:59 PM

It's just the angle of the pic, the power wires are miles away.

newguy18 · 12th August 2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

It's just the angle of the pic, the power wires are miles away.

Ahh thats better but if that scaffolding gave...one heck of an accident no.

rangitata · 29th August 2007, 07:53 AM

Update on progress.

Went past yesterday, old mate has the scffolding down to approx 2 levels.
Tree is gone, no visible problems from the road.

Congratulations to "Old Mate" for thinking outside the square and getting it done.

Cheers Mike

newguy18 · 29th August 2007, 01:46 PM

At least he did it without getting hurt.

Eric Frei · 29th August 2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

At least he did it without getting hurt.

That's right, and even MB cant do that.

Steve Tipton · 29th August 2007, 03:07 PM

Thanks Mike, I was wondering how he got on.
Steve

rangitata · 29th August 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

At least he did it without getting hurt.

That is one thing we don't know for sure

We do know the tree is a little the worse for wear though.

Cheers Mike

newguy18 · 30th August 2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

That's right, and even MB cant do that.

Are you refering to his crushed foot or missing brain?

Eric Frei · 30th August 2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

Are you refering to his crushed foot or missing brain?

LOL, that was the best laugh I had today.

TTHip · 3rd September 2007, 11:49 PM

hey guys....here is a simpler version....

i stopped for these pics....the homeowner has done this to three more pines on his street and left the boards in place.....

rangitata · 4th September 2007, 07:50 AM

Thats a classic

I remember doing the same sought of thing when I was young fella to get into a tree house. Not quite to the same height though

.

Eric Frei · 4th September 2007, 06:10 PM

Stuff that, I would bust those!

Jamie Myers · 4th September 2007, 07:05 PM

that takes some balls to do that.

newguy18 · 5th September 2007, 01:11 AM

More balls than your average climber.

quercus · 19th January 2008, 05:30 PM

Check out the pics on this page... This is a so called "tree care company" in belgium.
http://www.bomenbeterams.be/totaalprojecten.html

Eric Frei · 20th January 2008, 01:06 AM

LOL

Hackers, in the 2nd set of pics they had a ladder half way up the tree yet the guy had spikes and all the climbing gear?

newguy18 · 20th January 2008, 01:11 AM

they didn't leave that pole in the first set did they?frikin hacks.

newguy18 · 20th January 2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTHip

hey guys....here is a simpler version....

i stopped for these pics....the homeowner has done this to three more pines on his street and left the boards in place.....

i wonder how much of a ride he got when the top went over?That looks like a slash pine and around here they are known for having really resiliant wood.

Oldtimer · 22nd April 2011, 02:09 PM

Do they regulate the construction of those things inside the city? Looks like if any of those pipes drops from that height into the houses below/nearby there will be a dead person somewhere other than the "operator' of the scaffolding.

Very good photos thanks guys.
I was thinking I was crazy for cutting my own trees but this guy wins the crazy awards!

Ted · 24th April 2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldtimer

Do they regulate the construction of those things inside the city? Looks like if any of those pipes drops from that height into the houses below/nearby there will be a dead person somewhere other than the "operator' of the scaffolding.

Very good photos thanks guys.
I was thinking I was crazy for cutting my own trees but this guy wins the crazy awards!

I once saw an episode of the 3 stooges featuring curly Joe working on a plumbing job in a basement. It really reminds me of the same thing.

Houthakker · 27th April 2011, 06:39 AM

Bomen Beterams: Voor en Na Translation, "snoeien" is pruning, if you lokk in the lowest set of pictures. It's not called pruning I think, would YOU do a job like this?

Eric Frei · 5th February 2012, 06:01 PM

There's another, Shailer Park Brisbane been ongoing for 5 weekends.

Another Home-Owner Tower of Terror Tree Removal

Alex Metzler · 8th February 2012, 04:10 AM

clever guy, itd be cool to see an interview with him

zack weiler · 2nd March 2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

I think he's religious.

hahahaha

Oh my god. I haven't read the end of this thread yet, but I'm expecting a death.

Tristan Graham · 2nd March 2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

they didn't leave that pole in the first set did they?frikin hacks.

We have a habit in Europe of doing that, its called a pollard and unless its done from when the tree is young and then continued management throughout its life where starch builds up in the pollard heads it is considered bad practice by qualified arbs. But still commonplace where the public are concerned who want light, look at the light quality in the 3rd set of pictures.

11th August 2007, 12:27 PM	#31
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	I see he is making an effort but METAL scaffolding around POWER is a good idea why?I get kinda nervous when I climb out near and above lines but there ain't no way I would go up that scaffolding.Thats downright dangerous. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 18th January 2009 at 09:21 AM.

11th August 2007, 02:59 PM	#32
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	It's just the angle of the pic, the power wires are miles away. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

29th August 2007, 01:46 PM	#35
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	At least he did it without getting hurt. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

3rd September 2007, 11:49 PM	#41
TTHip Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 7	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! hey guys....here is a simpler version.... i stopped for these pics....the homeowner has done this to three more pines on his street and left the boards in place..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ - in between evolution -

4th September 2007, 07:50 AM	#42
rangitata Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 56	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! Thats a classic I remember doing the same sought of thing when I was young fella to get into a tree house. Not quite to the same height though.

29th August 2007, 07:53 AM	#34
rangitata Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 56	Update on progress. Went past yesterday, old mate has the scffolding down to approx 2 levels. Tree is gone, no visible problems from the road. Congratulations to "Old Mate" for thinking outside the square and getting it done. Cheers Mike

29th August 2007, 03:07 PM	#37
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Thanks Mike, I was wondering how he got on. Steve

4th September 2007, 06:10 PM	#43
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! Stuff that, I would bust those! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

4th September 2007, 07:05 PM	#44
Jamie Myers Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 252	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! that takes some balls to do that.

5th September 2007, 01:11 AM	#45
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! More balls than your average climber. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

19th January 2008, 05:30 PM	#46
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! Check out the pics on this page... This is a so called "tree care company" in belgium. http://www.bomenbeterams.be/totaalprojecten.html

20th January 2008, 01:06 AM	#47
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! LOL Hackers, in the 2nd set of pics they had a ladder half way up the tree yet the guy had spikes and all the climbing gear? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th January 2008, 01:11 AM	#48
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! they didn't leave that pole in the first set did they?frikin hacks. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

22nd April 2011, 02:09 PM	#50
Oldtimer Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 100	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! Do they regulate the construction of those things inside the city? Looks like if any of those pipes drops from that height into the houses below/nearby there will be a dead person somewhere other than the "operator' of the scaffolding. Very good photos thanks guys. I was thinking I was crazy for cutting my own trees but this guy wins the crazy awards!

27th April 2011, 06:39 AM	#52
Houthakker Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 46	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! Bomen Beterams: Voor en Na Translation, "snoeien" is pruning, if you lokk in the lowest set of pictures. It's not called pruning I think, would YOU do a job like this?

5th February 2012, 06:01 PM	#53
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! There's another, Shailer Park Brisbane been ongoing for 5 weekends. Another Home-Owner Tower of Terror Tree Removal __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th February 2012, 04:10 AM	#54
Alex Metzler Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: eugene oregon Posts: 90	Re: INCREDIBLE, Home owner removal photos, the tower of terror! clever guy, itd be cool to see an interview with him

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