Thanks for explaining your steps and the commentary at the end showed your concern for anyone that is thinking that tree work is as easy as you professionals make it look. I am an older man that out of necessity have had to learn and because of a handful of true teachers like yourself I have been made aware of issues that I might run into and that has kept me on point. This week I will be taking on a huge tree with a bucket lift and needed real advice about zip lining away from power lines, my neighbor’s house and fences. so again, I say thank you for the effort you put into keeping someone safe. (well, as safe as one can in a profession that isn't safe)
That's cool. No matter how technically advanced we are at cutting or climbing....you can't get away from brush lugging. Anything to get it out of the backyard and save your back and time is ingenious.
You mentioned Fred Dibna "Did ya like that?". Amazing cause his work was very similar and I've watched all his videos. I'm an arborist too but will never be on your level (in whatever way you interpret the word).
This is actually more dangerous than most people think. A fall from that high could kill a person. A lot of the people in these videos are professionals.
What drone model do you use..? In Australia I brought a dji mini2 to do the exact same thing you’re doing but in Australia after buying it the drone absolutely will not fly beyond very limited set limits if outside of full cell phone service… which all national parks are… it’s a con.
@paulroberts117 it's a dji mavick. Probably haven't used it since this vid, so I'm not even sure it still works. The drones were great novelty at first, just for what you get to see, but it soon wears off, especially when the government starts creating laws and regulations.
Hey Reg, I’ve been following your work and career since I started tree work. I’m originally from Bristol UK. I’m now living in Australia, and have been here for over 7 years. I’ve been running my own show here for 2 years now, supporting my young family. Things can be tough sometimes, the stresses of staff and looking after everyone. But I find real solace and inspiration in your videos, they always level me back out and make me proud of the hard work and passion I’ve put into what I do over all these years. Just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for the industry and for other climbers like me in similar situation. You’re a constant inspiration to keep going and being the best you can be. Hope everything is going well for you and your family out there. Thanks once again mate. J
@joedunwell7612 Thanks Joe. Good luck with your business. Just remember that if you are not seeing a decent profit and savings by now, then something is wrong and needs to be changed.
Me and 2 friends also got stranded on the river bank trying to get down to the Carmanah Giant. We had turned back after getting to the canyon and ran out of daylight and were not prepared to spend the night, but we managed. I couldn't imagine having to do it on my own. We came to the conclusion that it was nearly impossible to get to it from that way. There is no trail that goes all the way down and you have to wade back and forth across the creek. We got to Carmanah Canyon and couldn't figure out a way around it. It is a legit canyon. The forest is so thick in some areas that it would take us like an hour to go a couple hundred metres. Carmanah is a truly one of kind place. You get a special feeling there that you won't feel anywhere else.
Man I love your work ethic, and I have also done and still do tree work alone, but the conclusion I have come to is that it is so worth just paying a groundy to take on half of the work. Doing all of this in the tree then coming down to a load of brash to chip and a clean up on your own is a big job. I know, because I have also done it. I am 39 now and it's gets bloody hard. Working solo is a young boys game. It just shows you that doing tree work alone is possible.
Hello Reg. Ive watched this video many times, whats most admirable is ypur patience. That is the next step once youve mastered the work, being calm and taking your time. I struggle with just wanting it done. Keep posting man!
Hey does anybody know the name of the device that the rope is wrapped around from the main tree to slowly lower it to the ground?that solid steel or metal shiny speed reducer I need it’s actual name please to but one,,,😊
Reg do you have a source for chipper blades? Can't seem to find them lately and PA isn't in stock it seems. Maybe this'd be a product line for a small machine shop to start milling these blades 'cuz these chippers are everywhere? Any info appreciated. really like your "crawler".
@prairiemushroom if you are in Canada, look up Range Road Enterprises. Look for and then click on their webstore tab. Type chipper blades in the search box. You want a set of blades to fit the chipper model RR403. Different machine than the PA model, but the same blades.
Reg thanks for the info very much - have been in touch with Jonah there at Ranger Road and he has another order of RR 403 knives due in after Thanksgiving (2024) sometime. The RR 403 blades are a match for the PA chipper as well as the model RR 403 that Range Road sells. The chips are smaller than towbehind chippers and are really great for gardeners. This winter I have to work on the discharge chute to see if I can get it directed more into a green recycle bin kind of setup without making so much of a mess. Being able to move the chipper to the job in a small backyard, maybe european style, has saved hours of brush dragging and cleanup so far. And if you're ever in Lacombe, AB (where Range Road is) check out the restaurant Cilantro and Chive - great food and super people. Cheers mate and thanks again.
Reg had another thought - I found that the chipper blade bolts are bit easier to loosen if you grind off a bit of a spare socket bottom (flatten it) used just for these bolts. A lot of sockets have a flare or indent on the bottom - not an issue for standard thickness bolt heads but a squeeker for these shallow bolt heads. Also perhaps penetrating oil is your friend. I find the grease nipple behind the belt cover on mine is a pain to get at. Aluminum infeed chute to save weight?
Thank you, Reg. Great video as always! Why did you decide to use a vertical Zipline for this tree? In order to keep cut parts from flying apart? It's seemingly enough space in the drop zone on the ground. Thank you.