What's the biggest problem you have with tree work, technique wise?

[woodworkingboy]

Mine's getting fine with face cuts when falling. I tend to get into a hurry, say to myself that what I've done is good enough, and sometimes it really isn't, and miss the lay. I need to slow down a bit and take the time to be more precise.

That's my main hang-up at present.

Jay

 

[Burnham]

Mine is not using a target far enough away from the tree to gun for, causing a gunning error due to parallex viewpoint.

Maybe not all that often really, but it got me just last week and I've been fixating on it .

 

[squisher]

What do you mean by that, parallex viewpoint?

 

[pantheraba]

Parallax.

 

[Burnham]

Thanks, Gary.

The fact that the gunning sights are not in the center of the hinge, but rather off to the side on the powerhead.

Sighting from each side of the tree gives you a slightly different heading...much more so if you are sighting to a point close to the tree.

 

[SkwerI]

Yeah, my parallex viewpoint has been off lately as well. A real bummer.

 

[inztrees]

mine was dead on t-day

 

[brendonv]

My selling technique, and collecting technique.

In reality, I'm with the above--when it comes to laying that butt where I want it, I'm just a better climber than feller I guess.

 

[squisher]

That is a point I'll file into my minds eye(ha ha) as there have been a few ocassions where I could have swore that I 'aimed' the tree correctly with my saw sights but after examination on the ground and missing the lay slightly it would appear that I had aimed improperly. Interesting all you scientists on here helping me learn.

 

[Burnham]

Squish, if you really want to get a feel for it, try this:

Make sure the front of your hinge is straight across. Now gun from the right side and check the line you see down the sight. OK, now flip the saw over and gun/sight from the left side.

You should see what are basically two parallel lines and the tree should fall directly between them, all else being equal.

 

[squisher]

Yah I might just play with that a bit next time I have a chance.

 

[No_Bivy]

my patience with PITA clients.........

 

[squisher]

Lol, patience is a virtue I'm yet to acquire.

 

[Altissimus]

My biggest problem is the inabilty to train / trust someone new on the ground ...

 

[No_Bivy]

i have that problem too

 

[MasterBlaster]

Don't leave out this.

 

[Bodean]

I'd say my throw ball. With the big shot, I'm "spot on".

Throwball, I've thrown two behind me over hot wires, 12 kv.

Haha.

 

[squisher]

I've done that once. Scared the sh-t out of me!

 

[gf beranek]

Gunn for the moon, Burnam! That will leave everything true and square.

 

[arborworks1]

I too have thrown a bag across some lines. Very carefully removed. Never did understand why it did not cause contact.

I fall short on sharpening saws sometimes, when in a hurry.

 

[rbtree]

Squish, if you really want to get a feel for it, try this:

Make sure the front of your hinge is straight across. Now gun from the right side and check the line you see down the sight. OK, now flip the saw over and gun/sight from the left side.

You should see what are basically two parallel lines and the tree should fall directly between them, all else being equal.

Good explanation, Burn..

I do some felling (whole or part of a tree) where hitting the lay is critical, so I often check the gun from both sides....and even use a t-square...or something like a broom with a T shape to sight down the middle...and even quickie made up "gunning sticks"

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I lay them down better if I make a target, not just sight the lay.. I will often use my scabbard for the target and more oft than not win a six pack... LOL
As for my weak point... ground crew and getting them dialed in ...
Trying to explain and get it to sink in their heads... I am currently putting together some info for them to read as the verbal dont always seem to work..
Other weakness is verbal explatives when climbing and sumtin is or aint happenin.. I have to tone it down.. I guess I am just to used to not have to work around the home owners... But I do since we started taking on more tree work.
Amazing how far your voice travels from up high.. LMAO

 

[Jonseredbred]

Figuring out how to start the saw.

 

[sotc]

hiring long term help that is motivated, efficient and doesnt break stuff!

oh technique? as in climbing jay? ive gotton a bit lazy and use poles more than i should

 

[squisher]

Lol, mostly now that long pole with a bucket on the end eh?