The Official Work Pictures Thread
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Had an easy one today.
4 ash trees that could be stripped and flopped.
Felled, actually. Not over much room either. You know, the kind of job that would have been absolutely epic, had it been done by a certain canadian, but is more or less every day stuff to the rest of us.
The one next to the house had Polyporus Squamosus and was hollow and in bad shape, but I'd stuck a saw in it when I made the bid, and knew that there was enough sound wood for it to be felled.
What I didn't know was that bats had nested in it for generations.
Cut a high stump to win a little distance at the other end, and sprayed myself badly with bat guano.
Richard stayed upwind of me the rest of the day.
Sold the logs to a woodturner and one hollow log to a local wood artist, which helped bring the price of the job way down and made the client way happy.
Also meant that we made good money and he got it done cheaply..win-win.
No clean up, owner has a trucking outfit with dump trucks
So we were done by 11.30. I love a short day once in a while.
4 ash trees that could be stripped and flopped.
Felled, actually. Not over much room either. You know, the kind of job that would have been absolutely epic, had it been done by a certain canadian, but is more or less every day stuff to the rest of us.
The one next to the house had Polyporus Squamosus and was hollow and in bad shape, but I'd stuck a saw in it when I made the bid, and knew that there was enough sound wood for it to be felled.
What I didn't know was that bats had nested in it for generations.
Cut a high stump to win a little distance at the other end, and sprayed myself badly with bat guano.
Richard stayed upwind of me the rest of the day.
Sold the logs to a woodturner and one hollow log to a local wood artist, which helped bring the price of the job way down and made the client way happy.
Also meant that we made good money and he got it done cheaply..win-win.
No clean up, owner has a trucking outfit with dump trucks
So we were done by 11.30. I love a short day once in a while.
Burnham
Woods walker
That last pic smells bad, even from here 
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FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
You didnt get any in your mouth did you? I dont know if bat shit qualifies as vegetarian, or organic.
Burnham
Woods walker
That's a relief.
MasterBlaster
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I love it when it sprays out all over me. LOVE IT.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
Not uncommon to get cow shit in ones mouth. It tastes just like it smells.
I suppose that is fair, considering what I have planned for them.....
I suppose that is fair, considering what I have planned for them.....
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Like that other log though you're standing next to. Bet it would be pretty all planked out
I too had a nose twitch looking at the wet stump though...
I too had a nose twitch looking at the wet stump though...
MasterBlaster
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You guys need to put each other on ignore. If I could do it I would!
Limbrat
TreeHouser
Cool pics Stig. Not a fan of bats, didn't realize they ventured that far north.
Grendel
TreeHouser
It was more than a Cannon. $160 and change at Baileys.
pete mctree
Treehouser
I hate tree Poo! Usually happens on a nice warm day too
Tidy felling Stig
Tidy felling Stig
mistahbenn
Treehouser
Good work Stig. I love treepoo too.
When will Willard realise that his mediocre pics of small treework, and boring grinding pics DONT impress any of us Treehousers?? Ha, har de har har har.
When will Willard realise that his mediocre pics of small treework, and boring grinding pics DONT impress any of us Treehousers?? Ha, har de har har har.
MasterBlaster
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I do believe enough has been said about that.
Please, no more.
Please, no more.
Jed
TreeHouser
I like Williard's stuff, and I've learned tons just from his posts. My gunning sights where starting to suck, and he taught me to clean out the under-cut and run a carpinter "T-square," in there for a perfect read. Still use it on all my tight shots. He also knows the value of the 90 degree retainer line, which not so many arbs know about. I respect the heck out of both him and Stig. Boys will be boys, and neither are the sort to get their panties in a twist.
treebilly
Student of the Jedi. OH-7106A
Only pic worth anything from today. Finished up a couple of red oak removals this morning and was sent to this easy failure. Nothing to rig it to, but the trusty old skid steer was in tow. Used it as a prop and an hour later we were in the back doing a way to long dead ash.
MasterBlaster
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The same goes for you, too, Willard.
ENOUGH OF THIS GODDAMNEDN friggin' BULLSHIT BANTER!
Do NOT make me take measures with any of you. You will not like it one bit.
ENOUGH OF THIS GODDAMNEDN friggin' BULLSHIT BANTER!
Do NOT make me take measures with any of you. You will not like it one bit.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
Thats a cool looking house Rich. I love bricks.
You never have to do anything to the house when you are done, do you? I noticed some damage to the roof from the tree.
You never have to do anything to the house when you are done, do you? I noticed some damage to the roof from the tree.
treebilly
Student of the Jedi. OH-7106A
We sometimes tarp the roof. This one was all superficial damage. A few torn shingles but won't leak unless we get a serious storm. The homeowner said he's not even bothering with the insurance company. New gutter will cost the most ( after out bill) and its less than a bundle of shingles
Burnham
Woods walker
Might as well add me to the shit list, Butch. I'm with Stig, and not giving an inch. I may well not like it as you say, but if you think I deserve punishment, pour it on.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
Looks nice Tom.
Besides the looks of getting that outta there, is there any other benefit? Safety? Tree health?
Besides the looks of getting that outta there, is there any other benefit? Safety? Tree health?
