Unregistered, whatcha workin on right now?

treevet · 18th February 2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Q.Q.

Are you serious?. This thing looks like the oldest peice of crap out

.
Yer its a 93 model 12inch Bc1250,on the other side I mounted a vice as well at chest height, I hate bending over to sharpen saw's.
I carn't wait to update,hmmmm BC1800, but this old girl does the job and I can put up with it.

Ok I'll get some closer pic's for yeh.

Everybody diss'es the 1250 but tons of em out there. I got my 1250 in 99. It has the 115hp perkins turbo diesel and auto feed. I wouldn't part with it. It is very capable for the size of it. I added a BC 2000 200hp Cummins to compliment it. Don't want to ride over any lawns with that one. Great for craners tho.

jomoco · 18th February 2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Therrin

Hey what's up? How's work goin? Let us know what you've been up to lately. Has work been good/bad? Heavy or slow? Is there a big project going right now or any other ones you've completed and haven't mentioned yet?

Lets hear it.

I'm plotting to drag this backwards stone age industry kicking and screaming into the 21st century!

Like Archimedes, I'll overturn your unbalanced ships using superior engineering principles, unmatched in history, and unbeatable in any market.

How well I remember TCI Magazine purporting themselves as leading the way to 21st century arboriculture?

To weigh only 25 pounds! Make perfect inch and a half pruning cuts by touching a button! A pruning chainsaw that starts by pulling the trigger and never runs out of fuel! Heated or A/C work jumpsuits in the tree! Fresh filtered breathing air supply!

Press trigger one for up, press trigger two for down! No more rope beneath you dragging you down!

Perfect ornamentally shaped topiaries! Perfect push button pruned 200 foot bluegum eucs!

No more footlocking or rope humping!

United States Patent: 5558118

jomoco

jtrouse · 18th February 2009, 10:51 AM

the tree was a euc maculata dbh 1250 but all in all it came down nicely

Eric Frei · 18th February 2009, 02:38 PM

Jomoco, what's the difference between that and a crane?

jomoco · 18th February 2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Jomoco, what's the difference between that and a crane?

Very little, except the compound hose assembly replacing the wire cable, this compound hose assembly allows the climber to control crane functions, as well as supply him with virtually anything he needs, compressed air, bar oil, hot/cold water, filtered breathing air, paint, soapy water/chemicals.

Vactor MFG makes the hose reel I want to adapt for use with the compound hose assembly.

http://www.vactor.com/2100PD_1291.asp

No more setting up three times to reach an entire large spreading tree.

I call it a Sky Spider. And it could be utilized by many other industries other than ours.

jomoco

Purdyite · 18th February 2009, 03:55 PM

Gettin' an old saw up and running, writing a course cirriculum for "Chainsaw safety and practices" to be used for a Church volunteer group that wants to help clean up after ice storms, tornadoes, etc. By day I'm an electric utility engineer...I just love sawin' wood.

Eric Frei · 18th February 2009, 06:16 PM

Gotta make sure those volunteers got the right PPE, no hard hat, no chaps, no eye protection, no steel caps, no hearing protection ... no chainsaw dust for you today buddy.

Jtheo · 19th February 2009, 06:16 AM

I am retired from the railroad, and I heat with a wood stove, so I have been putting up firewood. I just cut my last tree for the season. I believe that I now have a two year supply.
My next project will be to have a Walker muffler done for the 5100S. Thanks for the welcome

Q.Q. · 19th February 2009, 08:28 AM

You lucky bugger Treevet. Bc 2000 man i wish, no more lugging blocks.But the firewood pile is slowly growing.
I just wish they wern't so dear,and they don't trade 2nd hand for 2nd,only 2nd for new.
This 1250 is only 80horse 4 cyclinder perkin's,seem to be fixing it a lot lately wich I hate. Other then that it is good for what it does, it has auto feed but doesn't work.Exspensive to fix I think, will have to get it looked at.

treevet · 19th February 2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q.Q.

You lucky bugger Treevet. Bc 2000 man i wish, no more lugging blocks.But the firewood pile is slowly growing.
I just wish they wern't so dear,and they don't trade 2nd hand for 2nd,only 2nd for new.
This 1250 is only 80horse 4 cyclinder perkin's,seem to be fixing it a lot lately wich I hate. Other then that it is good for what it does, it has auto feed but doesn't work.Exspensive to fix I think, will have to get it looked at.

I'd say it is worth it QQ, I have seen those little dinky rental Vermeers (look like toys) swallow some pretty good size branches that surprised me with the autofeed.

Can't you find a guy that does hydraulic on the side?

lashwhip · 20th February 2009, 02:56 AM

nothing yet.i'm planning on learning what i can about tree climbing.I have never done any and i have a few acres with some populars and oak,and hemlocks that need removed.The woods are thick and there is some power lines and i need to take down the trees from ther top.So,,i need to learn some things,,,and actually i'm getting interested in tree climbing

newguy18 · 20th February 2009, 05:01 AM

Just how close to the lines are they?If its within 10',youre not allowed to touch it unless your certified in line clearance.If it don't feel right,get a pro,tree climbing is very dangerous,i know i sound like a safety book,but as some one who has been around the block,and who continues to learn from older guys,play it safe.

treevet · 20th February 2009, 01:56 PM

Good advice to you from Newguy.

Apocalypsse · 20th February 2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q.Q.

Are you serious?. This thing looks like the oldest peice of crap out

.
Yer its a 93 model 12inch Bc1250,on the other side I mounted a vice as well at chest height, I hate bending over to sharpen saw's.
I carn't wait to update,hmmmm BC1800, but this old girl does the job and I can put up with it.

Ok I'll get some closer pic's for yeh.

Its a hell of a lot better than what im working with. Some old Austchip 9" with a hatz 4cyl diesel, starts on 2 cylinders, when it warms up the 3rd kicks in then it works alright... kinda, 4th cylinder doesnt work. Old school lift and crush, metal pole the lift/force down the top feed roller. Leaky fuel guage so you can only fill it half way.

treevet · 21st February 2009, 12:15 AM

Real nice chip truck tho.

newguy18 · 21st February 2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypsse

Its a hell of a lot better than what im working with. Some old Austchip 9" with a hatz 4cyl diesel, starts on 2 cylinders, when it warms up the 3rd kicks in then it works alright... kinda, 4th cylinder doesnt work. Old school lift and crush, metal pole the lift/force down the top feed roller. Leaky fuel guage so you can only fill it half way.

Sounds like the engine is do for a rebuild,should just need rings and bearing,and gaskets.

Well,i'm off to the chiropractor in 15 minutes,i'm on standby for cleaning up the rest of my mess from destroying that duplex,waiting a couple weeks for the client toget some more money togther.I got another job i'm starting later today.I might go and try to get fianaced for a sweet little crotch rocket i was looking at yesterday.
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1, R1 Home, information, info

This is the color i'm thinking,
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Photo Gallery Detail

Oh and i have to meet the owner of a crane company out at the large limb i still have to bid,to see what he thinks he'll charge.

BCN Cal · 21st February 2009, 05:18 AM

Just working. I am an Account Manager and manage Various Dairies Milk and Juice carton inventories. Projects right now...Working on rebuilding a Ford Ranger with my son, trying to design a small wood fired pool heater to save money. Also I have 5 Olive trees in my front yard and trying to learn how to priune these and kep them decorative but also control the olives.

jeffswede · 21st February 2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BCN Cal

Just working. I am an Account Manager and manage Various Dairies Milk and Juice carton inventories. Projects right now...Working on rebuilding a Ford Ranger with my son, trying to design a small wood fired pool heater to save money. Also I have 5 Olive trees in my front yard and trying to learn how to priune these and kep them decorative but also control the olives.

Hi BCN, I would find a local Arborist and ask him to come and give you some help. Our company covers California to the Mexican border. There is never a charge and it is if we are going to be in the area. Worth a try. I am all over San diego county all day, every day.
Jeff

superfire · 21st February 2009, 11:44 AM

me just gittin ready for spring logging

gon go kill some treesz

winter is over and spring is comin and that means logging season is upon me

treevet · 21st February 2009, 12:35 PM

Welcome Superfire....Tell us some stories of your work and post some pictures. Start a thread if you don't find one that fits. Happy spring.

kimtree · 21st February 2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q.Q.

You lucky bugger Treevet. Bc 2000 man i wish, no more lugging blocks.But the firewood pile is slowly growing.
I just wish they wern't so dear,and they don't trade 2nd hand for 2nd,only 2nd for new.
This 1250 is only 80horse 4 cyclinder perkin's,seem to be fixing it a lot lately wich I hate. Other then that it is good for what it does, it has auto feed but doesn't work.Exspensive to fix I think, will have to get it looked at.

My 1250 auto feed plays up too and i've found out that if the anything goes wrong with the alternator,like belt slipping,or loose wires the auto feed stops working or runs jerky,other than that its a great unit and with side slew is good for chipping in bad access sites.
still a 1800 would be nice

treevet · 22nd February 2009, 12:39 AM

When you go from a Mitts and Merrill chuck and duck, a 1250 is heaven. Good to know about the alt. and auto feed correlation. Side feed swing is great too.

olyman · 22nd February 2009, 07:40 AM

im working on getting healed totally from when i fell on the semi deck--so i can climb the trees when it warms up---and we just had three inches of snow again----grrrrrrr--iowa weather

treevet · 25th February 2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyman

im working on getting healed totally from when i fell on the semi deck--so i can climb the trees when it warms up---and we just had three inches of snow again----grrrrrrr--iowa weather

Hope your feeling better. What is a semi deck? Did you break anything?

Eric Frei · 25th February 2009, 10:39 PM

I'd say semi trailer deck of a truck, errr pain.

As you get older slips and bumps hurt more I reckon, why the fug do they make lace up boots! You know how many times the fuggen laces get caught on a stick or some crap and you go ass up?

LOTS!

Even ditched the chainsaw a few times, just stupid for lace up work boots (I'm not talking those logger ones that go to your knees like some tree hooker

)

Shady Acres · 2nd March 2009, 04:13 AM

Have five acres that I bought last year with no trees. Named it Shady Acres. My goal is to slow the grass down with shade and cool it down in the summer months

. I live in SW Florida, dont want any palms. I want to grow at least one of every different tree that will grow here. So far I have planted: 15 pines, 6 live oaks, 7 maples, 1 rainbow euculiptyus, 2 empress, and a few carrotwoods, 1 yellow tuplid(not sure if this one will grow this far saouth but going to try) all have a bubbler run to them from irrigation. Joined here for tree selection ideas and help on trees I may plant in the future.

jomoco · 2nd March 2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady Acres

Have five acres that I bought last year with no trees. Named it Shady Acres. My goal is to slow the grass down with shade and cool it down in the summer months

. I live in SW Florida, dont want any palms. I want to grow at least one of every different tree that will grow here. So far I have planted: 15 pines, 6 live oaks, 7 maples, 1 rainbow euculiptyus, 2 empress, and a few carrotwoods, 1 yellow tuplid(not sure if this one will grow this far saouth but going to try) all have a bubbler run to them from irrigation. Joined here for tree selection ideas and help on trees I may plant in the future.

Will a flowering euc grow there? Euc. ficifolia.

Beautiful scarlet flowers at xmas time!

jomoco

newguy18 · 2nd March 2009, 07:45 AM

Japanese magnolias look good too,so do redbuds.

Shady Acres · 2nd March 2009, 08:28 AM

I was considering a japanese blueberry.

newguy18 · 2nd March 2009, 10:23 AM

Well lately i've been swamped with work,plus my own projects,i finally finished my mom's round pen,put the first coat of bondo on my bike's fuel tank.After getting a few projects done,3 more to replace each one of them.

18th February 2009, 10:51 AM	#333
jtrouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 63	Re: jtrouse, whatcha workin on right now? the tree was a euc maculata dbh 1250 but all in all it came down nicely __________________ Regards Jim http://www.arborclimb.com.au CONTRACT CLIMBER CERT IV HORT(ARB) NMIT CERT III HORT (NMIT)

18th February 2009, 02:38 PM	#334
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka, whatcha workin on right now? Jomoco, what's the difference between that and a crane? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th February 2009, 03:55 PM	#336
Purdyite I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lindsay Posts: 4	Re: Purdyite, whatcha workin on right now? Gettin' an old saw up and running, writing a course cirriculum for "Chainsaw safety and practices" to be used for a Church volunteer group that wants to help clean up after ice storms, tornadoes, etc. By day I'm an electric utility engineer...I just love sawin' wood.

18th February 2009, 06:16 PM	#337
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka, whatcha workin on right now? Gotta make sure those volunteers got the right PPE, no hard hat, no chaps, no eye protection, no steel caps, no hearing protection ... no chainsaw dust for you today buddy. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th February 2009, 06:16 AM	#338
Jtheo I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 1	Re: Jtheo, whatcha workin on right now? I am retired from the railroad, and I heat with a wood stove, so I have been putting up firewood. I just cut my last tree for the season. I believe that I now have a two year supply. My next project will be to have a Walker muffler done for the 5100S. Thanks for the welcome

19th February 2009, 08:28 AM	#339
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: Q.Q., whatcha workin on right now? You lucky bugger Treevet. Bc 2000 man i wish, no more lugging blocks.But the firewood pile is slowly growing. I just wish they wern't so dear,and they don't trade 2nd hand for 2nd,only 2nd for new. This 1250 is only 80horse 4 cyclinder perkin's,seem to be fixing it a lot lately wich I hate. Other then that it is good for what it does, it has auto feed but doesn't work.Exspensive to fix I think, will have to get it looked at. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

20th February 2009, 02:56 AM	#341
lashwhip I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 1	Re: lashwhip, whatcha workin on right now? nothing yet.i'm planning on learning what i can about tree climbing.I have never done any and i have a few acres with some populars and oak,and hemlocks that need removed.The woods are thick and there is some power lines and i need to take down the trees from ther top.So,,i need to learn some things,,,and actually i'm getting interested in tree climbing

20th February 2009, 05:01 AM	#342
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18, whatcha workin on right now? Just how close to the lines are they?If its within 10',youre not allowed to touch it unless your certified in line clearance.If it don't feel right,get a pro,tree climbing is very dangerous,i know i sound like a safety book,but as some one who has been around the block,and who continues to learn from older guys,play it safe. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 20th February 2009 at 02:24 PM.

20th February 2009, 01:56 PM	#343
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet, whatcha workin on right now? Good advice to you from Newguy.

21st February 2009, 12:15 AM	#345
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet, whatcha workin on right now? Real nice chip truck tho.

21st February 2009, 05:18 AM	#347
BCN Cal I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 3	Re: BCN Cal, whatcha workin on right now? Just working. I am an Account Manager and manage Various Dairies Milk and Juice carton inventories. Projects right now...Working on rebuilding a Ford Ranger with my son, trying to design a small wood fired pool heater to save money. Also I have 5 Olive trees in my front yard and trying to learn how to priune these and kep them decorative but also control the olives.

21st February 2009, 11:44 AM	#349
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: superfire, whatcha workin on right now? me just gittin ready for spring logging gon go kill some treesz winter is over and spring is comin and that means logging season is upon me

21st February 2009, 12:35 PM	#350
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet, whatcha workin on right now? Welcome Superfire....Tell us some stories of your work and post some pictures. Start a thread if you don't find one that fits. Happy spring.

22nd February 2009, 12:39 AM	#352
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet, whatcha workin on right now? When you go from a Mitts and Merrill chuck and duck, a 1250 is heaven. Good to know about the alt. and auto feed correlation. Side feed swing is great too.

22nd February 2009, 07:40 AM	#353
olyman Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 125	Re: olyman, whatcha workin on right now? im working on getting healed totally from when i fell on the semi deck--so i can climb the trees when it warms up---and we just had three inches of snow again----grrrrrrr--iowa weather

25th February 2009, 10:39 PM	#355
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka, whatcha workin on right now? I'd say semi trailer deck of a truck, errr pain. As you get older slips and bumps hurt more I reckon, why the fug do they make lace up boots! You know how many times the fuggen laces get caught on a stick or some crap and you go ass up? LOTS! Even ditched the chainsaw a few times, just stupid for lace up work boots (I'm not talking those logger ones that go to your knees like some tree hooker ) __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd March 2009, 04:13 AM	#356
Shady Acres Sappling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: myakka city, florida, US Posts: 16	Re: Shady Acres, whatcha workin on right now? Have five acres that I bought last year with no trees. Named it Shady Acres. My goal is to slow the grass down with shade and cool it down in the summer months. I live in SW Florida, dont want any palms. I want to grow at least one of every different tree that will grow here. So far I have planted: 15 pines, 6 live oaks, 7 maples, 1 rainbow euculiptyus, 2 empress, and a few carrotwoods, 1 yellow tuplid(not sure if this one will grow this far saouth but going to try) all have a bubbler run to them from irrigation. Joined here for tree selection ideas and help on trees I may plant in the future.

2nd March 2009, 07:45 AM	#358
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18, whatcha workin on right now? Japanese magnolias look good too,so do redbuds. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

2nd March 2009, 08:28 AM	#359
Shady Acres Sappling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: myakka city, florida, US Posts: 16	Re: Shady Acres, whatcha workin on right now? I was considering a japanese blueberry.

2nd March 2009, 10:23 AM	#360
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18, whatcha workin on right now? Well lately i've been swamped with work,plus my own projects,i finally finished my mom's round pen,put the first coat of bondo on my bike's fuel tank.After getting a few projects done,3 more to replace each one of them. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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