Weird Tree Work - Two Solo Removals

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  • @luistreeclimber1979
    @luistreeclimber1979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LIKE THE WAY YOU CUT TREES WITH OUT ANY HELP I GOING TO START DOING JOBS BY MISELF I HAVE A MARATHON OF YOU VIDEOS YESTERDAY AND TODAY YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION GOD BLESS MY FRIEND!

  • @billpettyjohn3002
    @billpettyjohn3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if there's anything more satisfying on TV than watching you cut-and-catch-and-throw.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya noticed! Yeah, I was having some fun with those cut-n-catches

  • @theronwinsby
    @theronwinsby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:10 - Hand saw is key ! Nice work with it. I feel like hand saw is a lost art. Every body just wants to cut cut cut.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I completely agree ... the hand saw allows for lots of control, cuts fast, and allows that other hand to do some key directional work. Which reminds me: gotta clean the pitch off mine!

    • @Kaizen747
      @Kaizen747 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      exactly, 1 handed cutting utility is underrated

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always think it's neat when you edit so it looks like you're just breaking those chunks off by hand. Thank you for sharing

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kinda like a magic act up there, only without the tuxedo :) Thanks for noticing. I really love snapping those off

    • @the_boatswain
      @the_boatswain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed.

  • @mburgess00
    @mburgess00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the cat in the window at 1:05!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was watching the job! :)

  • @rorymcvay4641
    @rorymcvay4641 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you use a gri gri on these spars.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha … holdover from my rock climbing days

  • @KennysTreeRemoval
    @KennysTreeRemoval 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember those year with dump trailer and hand loading, heck I remember the year when hand loading and hand unloading lol because I didn't even have a dump trailer. I now have 6 trucks/trailers/mutiple excavators and skid steers, 19" chipper and multiple stump grinders. Life gets better to those who hustle.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You geared up! Excellent. I recall my first trailer and hand unloading… woah! That was some work

  • @johnsommerfeld6889
    @johnsommerfeld6889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like single stem trees too! I just did crispy one like that, lots of "fluff" from the branches to rake up when they are that dry.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah that raking never ends. It's like a self chipping tree: dust by the time it hits the ground :)

    • @johnsommerfeld6889
      @johnsommerfeld6889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@metaspencer Next time I get one like that I'm going to put a tarp in the drop zone so I can just roll it. 😀

  • @donmckenzie4329
    @donmckenzie4329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your mini skid video came up in my feed and than I watched this one. It's really nice to know that there is more people and climbers that do things solo. I work with a crew but often do solo rigging jobs. Look forward to watching some of your other videos and new ones to come.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear man! Stay safe out there and it's good to hear from ya

  • @bigtexguttersllc
    @bigtexguttersllc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are an inspiration man!!!! Thanks

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice of ya to say! Be well man

  • @c4man690
    @c4man690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive. I was nervous for you a lot of this video, but calmed by the thought that if the video was on here you were still alive lol great job!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surviving is the first priority ... getting lunch must be #2 :) Yeah it can get kind of wild out there. Thanks

  • @raymondcropper8043
    @raymondcropper8043 ปีที่แล้ว

    Granted , when climbing residentially , we are never truly alone. People for blocks will be watching the entire time , often enough. What a cool video brother . For over 15 years now it's always been me my truck , trailer , good stihl saws , climbing gear , and a solid client base . Bring some people in during big rigging , but I thought I was the only one climbing alone , and enjoying it , lol stay safe brother ,,,,

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว

      We're living in parallel universes. Definitely good to bring in some help on the bigger/rigging jobs ... good hearing from ya!

  • @monkeylodgepanama474
    @monkeylodgepanama474 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work, big up from Panama

  • @lisak6321
    @lisak6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea, tree jobs! I was panicking there when you were climbing the wobbly tree, yikes but the view was amazing. Lots of fun to watch and I appreciate the home owner holding on to the stump for yard ornaments. I have a wildlife habitat in my back yard where I toss Christmas trees from people who buy the cut trees and recently had some trees trimmed so I added more branches to the pile. I have hawks and owls around me so the birds and squirrels needed a quick escape near the feeders, I love it. The stumps are great because they break down and provide food for woodpeckers as they rot. Kinda ran off the road there with my comments. Anyway, glad to see you out and about and staying busy. The container barn is looking great Spencer. Have a great weekend!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a similar pile of random things that all kinds of critters enjoy -- good to hear we're not alone! Thanks for checking out the vid

  • @lnakamur1
    @lnakamur1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somehow you can attract the special weirdness in any job that you put your hand to. You talk as if making a tree into an octopus is just part of a normal day

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm imagining an octopus on every street corner :) or maybe just a squid

  • @carlobernardi1387
    @carlobernardi1387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend.. that looks like a new 😁😁 2511 T.. Very nice.. Now we just have to work on getting you that mini skid.. soooooooooooooo happy to see you back in some trees 😄😄

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That little 2511t tore through some big wood on that job -- it always surprises me. :) Did I mention that I have a mini skid on order? It's an odd one but may arrive some day

    • @carlobernardi1387
      @carlobernardi1387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@metaspencer ohhhhhhhhhhhh it's about time.. your back,legs arms legs toes finger's.. mostly your whole body is rejoicing.. Great to hear my friend.. Best investment ever 👍👍👍😄😄😄

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlobernardi1387 I'm not celebrating yet ... bought I kinda weird one :)

  • @AshInTrees
    @AshInTrees ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos man. You should pick up a Notch Quickie for your cinching spar tie-in. They're only 45 bucks and they reduce the risk of that biner opening if it slides along the bark when you weigh your system.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Okay you're gonna shake your head but ... I've got 2 quickies on my harness at all times. Doh! You're totally right about that connection

  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work brother.

  • @anthonygalipo9875
    @anthonygalipo9875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Spencer be safe

  • @Matlalcueitl
    @Matlalcueitl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the kind of not a how to video I was longing for.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it :) Always fun out there

  • @phogelbice
    @phogelbice ปีที่แล้ว

    nice truck and trailer!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Big thanks! Yeah, it's been a great setup for me

  • @williamrehberg2546
    @williamrehberg2546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mean...I got run out of work today by thunderstorms...but we've got a new Spencer video...so I can't be mad...

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thunderstorms will get ya! good to hear ya got out of the way of those doozies :)

  • @dan-dan-da-treeman
    @dan-dan-da-treeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've enjoyed your content for at least a year or so. Your the solo prince. Reg Coats is the king. 😁

  • @redbeardtree1776
    @redbeardtree1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work sir!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks buddy. Good times out there

  • @nhmountains5683
    @nhmountains5683 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you back in the trees Spencer. I was going through Spencer withdrawal syndrome. Lol
    Kidding. I rewatched lots of older videos.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support! Yeah, always great to be out there ... and these seemed worth filming. :)

  • @garageworker
    @garageworker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another great video.

  • @theronwinsby
    @theronwinsby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember Echo was the best little saw in the 1990's with the carburetor and air filter in the front -near bar.. Do you remember Tanaka?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never used the Tanaka but have seen a few on eBay ... I should pick one up!

  • @davidmohr3935
    @davidmohr3935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man I just stumbled across your channel from your latest video about tree workers getting killed. Love your content!
    Couple of questions. How do you retrieve the other end of your rope after you rig a limb down ? Also what do you use for friction control when rigging from the canopy- a mini porta-wrap or something?
    Do you ever get frustrated working alone ? I feel like there’s so many times when climbing or rigging lines get too tangled in brush below to pull back up or other little problems that may arise- popping a chain, running out of fuel on your last cut, needing a bigger saw, dropping something like a handsaw and needing it sent back up etc. sucks to have to come down for stuff like that when all you would really need would be an extra set of hands on the ground.
    I’m all about it though, that is not a criticism just wondering if you got any tips or tricks. I’ve done some jobs solo before and those are the things that frustrate me to just want to have someone on the ground just for circumstances such as that.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey man, good to hear from you. I should put up a thorough video on my solo rigging line technique, but until then I'll just say that the line is always fixed on one end in the tree with the limb never tied on but clipped onto a loop or bite in the line. Yeah solo work can get frustrating but I work pretty hard to only take on the jobs that will run smoothly solo. I walk away from the work that needs a couple of sets of hands and that works well for me. And then I build in lots of extra time -- so a six day job is not that unusual for me.

    • @davidmohr3935
      @davidmohr3935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@metaspencer awesome to hear. I feel like working alone forces one to be creative and ‘Inventive’ in some aspects - coming up with new ways to do some things and That is deff a big plus. Love the content ! I will stay tuned for a future rigging video

  • @megadosevitaminc8774
    @megadosevitaminc8774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. Make sure u keep yur carabiner gate aimed away from the tree. They can loosen up rubbing against the tree awsome work tho man.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah yes, a total oversight. I gotta remember to keep that in mind! Thanks man

    • @megadosevitaminc8774
      @megadosevitaminc8774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@metaspencer . It happens. I do stuff like that. I always like when someone mentions something that i missed. Looks like u r doin some awsome tree climbing..

  • @edwardrook8146
    @edwardrook8146 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. I like solo jobs just as much as team jobs. But I do prefer having a guy on the ground who can call the 911 for me if I get hurt

  • @jordanruby7671
    @jordanruby7671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Spencer, love it. What size is the green beast?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah, it's been a great trailer (and a money maker). Soooooo much better than the non-dumper I had before it. The green beast is a 16-footer. It'll easily dump full loads of logs but struggles a bit with gravel :)

  • @reubentrapp
    @reubentrapp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey nice work again 👍
    Have u tried messing around with those limiter caps? It’ll give u quite a bit more rpms

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've tweaked my 2511t in a few ways (muffler, tuning) ... but can't remember if I yanked the limiter caps or not. I'll have to dig into it! great little saw that really rips.

  • @josephnewman9175
    @josephnewman9175 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job man! Thought I was the only one doing jobs alone. Climber groundsman combo. When I have just one groundsman while I climb we can get a lot finished. Same as a four man crew with guys not having enough to do. Stay safe man.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to hear man. Stay safe and keep having fun out there

  • @AssafLevyIL
    @AssafLevyIL ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey spencer, quick question: I saw on many videos of yours that you lower a limb on a rope, and I'm wondering how that works. Do you retrieve the rope by going down and back up? or do you use several ropes? Maybe it's obvious and I just don't see it. Thanks!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just one rope in a retrievable rigging line setup. I keep meaning to make a full video about how it works, but the basics are to anchor the rigging line in the tree and lower the limb on a sling so the rope slips off of it and can be used over and over

    • @AssafLevyIL
      @AssafLevyIL ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@metaspencer I'm anxious to watch that video as soon as it comes, as it can really close a gap for me. Thank you so much.

  • @nickzanussi5371
    @nickzanussi5371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why was the first tree left in that state with so little leaf structure on it?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The dude was hiring a carver to make an octopus out of it

  • @theronwinsby
    @theronwinsby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Anybody remember when Tanaka was the best little saw? before Echo. How do you lik ethat little Echo now a days?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the little mini echo: light and rips pretty well! I tried a few of the other Echo saws but that 2511t is still my fave

  • @Clothis64
    @Clothis64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the first tree, why not a sea anemone or a shark?
    I want to be clear that I’m not criticizing your work that you do perfectly well (I won’t allow myself) but the ideas that people sometimes have 🙄😁

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I completely agree with you! I think the carver is gonna show up and follow his inspiration: I thin an anemone is likely! can't wait to see it :)

    • @Clothis64
      @Clothis64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@metaspencer 😄

  • @theronwinsby
    @theronwinsby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO WHAT HAPPENED TO the Octopus??

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I drove by there the other day and nothing was going on: no carving yet. I'm guessing the carver guy takes some time to show up. If/when it ever takes shape I'll make sure to post about it :)

  • @hansgruber7680
    @hansgruber7680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, you can skip the gym!

  • @robbob_the_climber
    @robbob_the_climber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doood sweet nice video !
    I just made my slings using the rated stitching 🧵 you advised me to use and they turned out great I get to try them out tomorrow!
    If you care to share the set up of your solo rigging in a step-by-step video not only myself but everybody else that loves your contact like me would really dig it!
    Keep kicking as brother 😎🤙👍👍👍👍

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was wondering about those slings! Very cool to hear. I think you'll appreciate them for so many things over time. I've had a few people ask about that self rigging tutorial ... I'll have to put it together. Thanks for the encouragement.