From the perspective of someone who isn't involved in tree work this was definately one of your more anxiety provoking videos. Mad respect for you guys
This one really encourages me. At 61 I'm looking forward to doing this type of work with my kids and not ashamed to take my time and think it through so I can get home to my honey. Watching you boys chatting about your strategy and having a good time with it gives me much more hope than the young bucks racing up and hacking away at light speed to make a buck. Nothing wrong with making a buck,, but I'll be doing this more for the enjoyment of working in the canopy and being in the company of my kids so they can stay close to God's creative work. Thanks Glen, this one's a keeper. Joe
Perhaps having a borescope in the truck might come in handy from time to time , for checking voids in the tree to see their extent ? Great vid Blair , I enjoyed that very much .
Another great video! I hear ya on the old school climbing gear. I am 61 climbing for 42 years. Now I totally can see that the the new gear, zigzag, SRT ect ect, makes life easier, and yes gets some work done faster, but; when you have been in this game as long as we have it just doesn’t make since to learn new systems. I have incorporated the split tail and Blake’s hitch. That was a welcome upgrade from the taught line hitch off the a tail of the bowline. Anyway my big removal days are in the rear view mirror. Mostly trimming these days. 90 percent of my work is for repeat costumers,many i have known for decades. Speed ain’t my game, quality is. Thank you so much for the excellent content you create. I often refer clients to your videos when they have questions that you have provided pertinent information on,and that covers a lot of issues.
Nothing but respect for two seniors going to the top of this monster. I'm just content to watch these videos and marvel at your longevity. Like I said before, there are no old, careless tree men. When will you hang up your chainsaw and ropes? I'm sure you think about it all the time. Don't be a Willie Mays and hang in there too long. Love you, man.
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When I see you climb "old school" I understand it. When he kept going higher up the dead top, I was sure it was leaning to the left. But it didn't break off, Thankfully! Thanks for the details you pointed out: insects, age, topping and regrowth, etc.
Michael Dougfir we looked hard at the potential defects before we decided it was safe to climb. The fact that the foliage was still clinging to the dead limbs was and indicator of how long it was dead.
When I saw Jeff hanging from the false top, that’s the first time I ever said; “F that!” to one of your videos. ;-) Nice of you guys to give the squirrel an escape route.
Despite the danger and complexity of job - you 2 make it feel peaceful almost. The pace of experience and wisdom. After you got done did you determine what killed the top?
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
I love it when a buddy says, "I got a fun one for you." It's just guy code for this is a tough one with multiple ways it can go wrong and I just need my buddy with me so there is a much better chance between us it doesn't go SOUTH! Lol
Great old school teamwork with Jeff up in the top there. I was a little nervous when he started throwing those chunks of wood down, hoping nobody was walking around down there! Amazing old tree Blair. - Patrick
EducatedClimber we had enough of a vantage to see but it would have been better to have a third man there. Both in the tree was an afterthought that worked well.
You’re clean shaven (imagine yourself with a beard, lol) Jeff has a beard. One thing I’ve learned over the years, listen to the grey beards. Cheers PS, not an old man joke, a compliment of sorts. Haha
My beard really ages me and I find that bidding high end jobs, the clients are a bit picky about the person they hire. Now that being said, Jeff does get a lot of jobs but mostly repeat work. A new client, a different perspective. I'm trying not to look too old to do the work.
Hahaha. My mind goes faster than my fingers. Just saying you guys know your stuff, and I always learn something from your vids. I’m not young, but the oldest of my crew. A great day is when you learn something new.
1. Sketchy is right. I don't think I would have climbed that dead top! 2. Another quote from old TV: as I go to town and see all the faces covered for covid..."Who was that masked man?" If I tell that to older people they usually get it.
Very interesting year comparison. Thank you for counting. So it was topped just above that 50yo branch and one its suckers turned into a 8yo top. Life wants to live!
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Blair, you know I could fill this comment section to overflowing. This subtle video, before the REAL work involved here, is now my all time favorite of yours. From the equipment comparisons, to the comradery of a long time friendship, to the knowledge shared, this vid takes the cake. Most impressive for me? Both Jeff's and your calmness, knowing what lies ahead for this treacherous challenge. I know talking bid prices is an iffy thing, especially when filming/commentating, but I, and I'm sure most would want to know the monetary decision here. (back to the "calmness" thing, knowing what lies ahead, a lot of guys would be anxious to rock and roll, that's why I'm so curious about the bid.) Last, I hope you filmed the rest if the job? Thanks my friend, ~MM
That top in that tree, quite interesting. That branch growing straight out appears to have become the new top when the original was cut. I wonder what caused it to die? Ie have to guess an insect related disease as shown by the old top. That poor giant has been butchered. Nice to see Jeff working with you - you seem to make a good team.
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
You used that saw so day on one charge or do you take multiple batteries? I do how they work I run 200t but the quiet alone plus seeing the cutting makes me contemplate getting one
KC Sanson all day on one charge. A removal would push it but for pruning, I really like it. No fumes, quiet (by comparison), and it just goes without pulling a cord. Don’t get me wrong, I too have the 200t as well as the 201 (about 10 of them). I didn’t think I would like it as much but I really do.
@@arboristBlairGlenn yea man ! I do a lot of strategic pruning over removals I'm in upstate ny and the benefits of atleast having a saw where you can hear the ground guys all the time is great .. cant completely go gassless imo. But this is awesome! Thanks for the responce
Will you be whittling away at that monster in future videos? I enjoyed how calmly you and your long time compatriot worked together! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Poor squirrel 🐿, 😂.
Blair, I'm interested on your thoughts after cutting the new top and the old top, what do you think caused the new top to die? Insect damage in old top restricting nutrients and water? Or tree compartmentalizing the old top and new top/side limb? Or both?
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Crows don't like Hawks. They will follow and pester a hawk while calling every other crow around to join in. They will do it to owls too. Would it not be easier to start at the bottom and clear some limbs from the backside going up? Seems it would have opened it up so the upper limbs could get through.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Surely Jeff is aware of how squirrels have caused many house fires by entering attics & walls, and then chewing through wires. Just thought I would mention it to remind him, thus hoping he won't feel so bad, lol. Cheers.
Howabouthetruth but then remember how many wild fires have been started by humans wiping out more animals in one go than all the squirrels have ever caused
@@TheSwampdoggydog You are quite the little brainwashed "animal Rights" liberal, aren't you. You're insanely ridiculous comment really isn't worth responding to, but I suggest you wake up & research how many wild fires are caused NATURALLY, due to lightning or drought. And why don't you try meeting someone who has lost loved ones due to squirrels burning their house down. Lastly, I'm willing to bet the farm if it ever happened to YOUR family, you would get a clue. Now, run along & watch some more TV........you're missing cartoons.
good video Gentlemen. at 16.47 he has the tool strop tied into the high clip loop of the saw and not the steel ring next to it. I'm not sure that is as strong as the steel ring and may in the event of the saw being dropped on it's strop snap that point of attachment.
Would have been the power company. 25years ago the was the. "go-to" for line clearance. Its cheap and productive for them and gives the landowner the illusion of "keeping the trees". Now we're all dealing with dangerous crap like that
Hi arborist Blair Glen I’m 13 and have been dreaming of starting an arborist company for years. A question I have is how do you usually go around power lines and how often do you run into them. Keep climbing my friend great job.
arboristBlairGlenn wow that’s a lot of tree work ! Funny enough I’ve been working here in the bay area for almost 30 now. Old time tree service , davey , Asplundh and corporate commercial services , and commercial tree service. And now I work part time for mayne , was really nice meeting you at Stanford University a years ago . I really enjoy your videos more than anybody would understand. Thanks for what you do Joe 10168AT
I think what happened is that that one branch coming off the co-dominate top was just an existing branch before the top. Then some sprout comeing off the existing limb rapidly grew and replaced the top that was cut off.
True. I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
It’s interesting how some of the trees will grow these co-dominate tops when they are topped. I wonder why it died. Too bad that tree wasn’t in a good place where it could grow without disturbances.
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Mike Redding Mike Redding that is an old concept that has some controversy about how effective sealing a wound is. Most Arborists believe that painting a wound is useless. I agree. Cutting at an angle makes sense if you think about water flowing off but that too seems to be almost useless. Decay sets in just as fast. Read Shigo.
That tree is so beat up and unstable, I'm surprised you guys only took out the dead or weak top. That is the kind of tree that will kiss the power lines and start another fire.. Sad, ... your government gives away billions to border crashers and spends millions to save you all from the horrors of plastic straws, but never any money to maintain the infrastructure, such as removing risky trees from around power lines. Well done video, beautiful views and 'being there' with you in the canopy, ... wow.Its almost like being there with you guys. Bravo👍.
Jennifer WhiteWolf well, first off, we were not paid to do more. That was the property owners first concern. Second, the power company here is not a government run operation, it is private. True, PG&E needs to do more but the system of overhead wires did not have sick forests, and dying diseased trees to deal with when it was designed. The increase in tree failures is so much greater than just 20 years ago.
You should get a GoPro with a chest harness or head harness if you’re going up a tree! Also no problem about your rope technique! Do what is comfortable! Even if SRT is the way to go!
Ouch! SRT for the right mind set. I don't love the GoPro wide angle. Sometimes Kalen (My Son), will wear his on the helmet and I like the footage. Maybe I'll get one.
@@arboristBlairGlenn You can change the fish eye lens in settings. So you can have it wide angle, or you can do more direct view (like a phone). The wide-angle is there to show people working with their hands even if they don't have the gopro pointed just right.
No Worries Blair ! Still Wait'in on the New Gen Youngster's 2 Invent a Rounder Wheel ! Could B' a Long Wait ! YYZ , Mohawk-Planker - 60+++NOOB ! Also Mr. Glenn , Where's the "Lou" ? [ Outhouse ] .
The job was to take out the dead top. Hopefully, the tree doesn’t continue to decline but everything eventually goes back to the earth. We are just postponing it.
We cut down a 55” red oak once. 40 years old. Had grown right on a natural spring where two well-fertilized lawns drained into. Biggest growth rings ever!
When trying to preserve a tree, the use of spikes damages the tree and any infection that they encountered in other diseased trees will infect this tree. Redwood trees are highly susceptible to a trunk canker disease.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I'm the kind of person who listens out for the chainsaw noise then I go in the hunt for an odd log or two ( I'm a carver/turner) but love the job you do.
You may be mistaken; I believe the statement was issued by Hardy to Laurel. BTW, I'd love one of those battery-powered saws. BTBTW: you gentlemen are awfully brave and highly skilled. Great video.
The big guy was Oliver Hardy, who said, "Stanley (Laurel), that's another fine mess you've got us (me) into." Stan just cried. I still want one of those chain saws.
Back in the woods behind my house there several of these huge oak trees that have to trunks leaning apart at about a 40 degree angle. I call these “v” trees.the crotch where they meet at the base of tree is rotting out. It’s a ticking time bomb just like a lot of the trees you look at. It’s strange that there are many of these “v” trees that are all vary similar. There has been a failure where one of these trees fell apart.
From the perspective of someone who isn't involved in tree work this was definately one of your more anxiety provoking videos.
Mad respect for you guys
Hippie Bits that makes you an “armchair Arborist” 😳
This one really encourages me. At 61 I'm looking forward to doing this type of work with my kids and not ashamed to take my time and think it through so I can get home to my honey.
Watching you boys chatting about your strategy and having a good time with it gives me much more hope than the young bucks racing up and hacking away at light speed to make a buck.
Nothing wrong with making a buck,, but I'll be doing this more for the enjoyment of working in the canopy and being in the company of my kids so they can stay close to God's creative work.
Thanks Glen, this one's a keeper.
Joe
Jose Garcia we didn’t race but we got it done in good time without damage!
I enjoyed that you climbed and worked together. Good talk and the value of two tree brains together.
Michael Dougfir I enjoy working with my old friend Jeff. Lots of good conversations and mutual respect.
Thank you for that, I respect you and the history of urban tree care. 👍🙏
Eric Osterholt Thanks 👍🏻
Perhaps having a borescope in the truck might come in handy from time to time , for checking voids in the tree to see their extent ? Great vid Blair , I enjoyed that very much .
Another great video! I hear ya on the old school climbing gear. I am 61 climbing for 42 years. Now I totally can see that the the new gear, zigzag, SRT ect ect, makes life easier, and yes gets some work done faster, but; when you have been in this game as long as we have it just doesn’t make since to learn new systems. I have incorporated the split tail and Blake’s hitch. That was a welcome upgrade from the taught line hitch off the a tail of the bowline. Anyway my big removal days are in the rear view mirror. Mostly trimming these days. 90 percent of my work is for repeat costumers,many i have known for decades. Speed ain’t my game, quality is. Thank you so much for the excellent content you create. I often refer clients to your videos when they have questions that you have provided pertinent information on,and that covers a lot of issues.
Nothing but respect for two seniors going to the top of this monster. I'm just content to watch these videos and marvel at your longevity. Like I said before, there are no old, careless tree men. When will you hang up your chainsaw and ropes? I'm sure you think about it all the time. Don't be a Willie Mays and hang in there too long. Love you, man.
Glad you found this vid. Jeff is retired and I miss working with him. Me? I like to climb!
I got nothing but respect for you and your friend still playing in the trees.. great video thank you for sharing
Matt DigginNH Thanks Matt
"well Stanley, this is another fine mess you've gotten us into"
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When I see you climb "old school" I understand it.
When he kept going higher up the dead top, I was sure it was leaning to the left.
But it didn't break off, Thankfully!
Thanks for the details you pointed out: insects, age, topping and regrowth, etc.
Michael Dougfir we looked hard at the potential defects before we decided it was safe to climb. The fact that the foliage was still clinging to the dead limbs was and indicator of how long it was dead.
When I saw Jeff hanging from the false top, that’s the first time I ever said;
“F that!” to one of your videos. ;-)
Nice of you guys to give the squirrel an escape route.
JimsEquipmentShed he was tied in below and we checked the wood. Still sketchy
My daddy was a lineman. When I saw those power lines at the very beginning of the video, I said, "Mercy!"
Despite the danger and complexity of job - you 2 make it feel peaceful almost. The pace of experience and wisdom. After you got done did you determine what killed the top?
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Oh man... Skyline sunrise! I miss the Bay Area. Thanks for continuing the excellent content!
Justin DeRosa thank you. Some of our sunrises are truly amazing.
Nice choice in the color of your chipp. Nothing wrong with old school, kept us alive all these years.
Chipp? Chipper? That's Jeff's chipper. Not as powerful as mine but gets the job done. Mine look terrible!
I love it when a buddy says, "I got a fun one for you." It's just guy code for this is a tough one with multiple ways it can go wrong and I just need my buddy with me so there is a much better chance between us it doesn't go SOUTH! Lol
Justin McNulty a team member that you can trust your life too.
Respect to you both, still working the trees at an age where most would be in a rocking chair on the verandah...respect.
Tree Buzzard fight fight fight, exercise eat right.
@@arboristBlairGlenn with that regime , you'll both be climbing until your 100
Great old school teamwork with Jeff up in the top there. I was a little nervous when he started throwing those chunks of wood down, hoping nobody was walking around down there! Amazing old tree Blair. - Patrick
EducatedClimber we had enough of a vantage to see but it would have been better to have a third man there. Both in the tree was an afterthought that worked well.
You guys are rock stars. I'm 50 and can't imagine being able to climb that tree.
MichiganSpinnaker thank you
You’re clean shaven (imagine yourself with a beard, lol) Jeff has a beard. One thing I’ve learned over the years, listen to the grey beards. Cheers
PS, not an old man joke, a compliment of sorts. Haha
My beard really ages me and I find that bidding high end jobs, the clients are a bit picky about the person they hire. Now that being said, Jeff does get a lot of jobs but mostly repeat work. A new client, a different perspective. I'm trying not to look too old to do the work.
Hahaha. My mind goes faster than my fingers. Just saying you guys know your stuff, and I always learn something from your vids. I’m not young, but the oldest of my crew. A great day is when you learn something new.
Once again, I love your videos. "old school" means experience
Eric Jenkins and stubborn way of doing things!😳
YESSSSSSSSS it IS dangerous work you do!
Praying for your safety....and selfishly.... for your good work you share w/us! TY 😊
Melinda Mosbey has a good one today! Stay tuned😊
Fascinating video. I agree with your use of "scary".
Deep breaths, relax and all will go smooth if you don't rush and can think through each step.
That's 129 years of experience you can fall back on. poor squirrel, ill close my eyes. LOL I didn't hear a splatt so he must of lived.
Saw it in the living branches
Nicely done.
Thanks for the video.
My pleasure.
1. Sketchy is right. I don't think I would have climbed that dead top!
2. Another quote from old TV: as I go to town and see all the faces covered for covid..."Who was that masked man?" If I tell that to older people they usually get it.
Michael Dougfir understand Kimo Sabe
@@arboristBlairGlenn
Spoken often by Jay Silverheels
Very interesting year comparison. Thank you for counting. So it was topped just above that 50yo branch and one its suckers turned into a 8yo top. Life wants to live!
Jack Tradesman that surprised me!
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Now that was a good time! I thought Zipline at first sight, great way of working it out with no other options.
Matt Stone speed line would not have worked because the top limbs were far too wide. Thought about it too but nope.
fine work!
Blair, you know I could fill this comment section to overflowing. This subtle video, before the REAL work involved here, is now my all time favorite of yours. From the equipment comparisons, to the comradery of a long time friendship, to the knowledge shared, this vid takes the cake. Most impressive for me? Both Jeff's and your calmness, knowing what lies ahead for this treacherous challenge. I know talking bid prices is an iffy thing, especially when filming/commentating, but I, and I'm sure most would want to know the monetary decision here. (back to the "calmness" thing, knowing what lies ahead, a lot of guys would be anxious to rock and roll, that's why I'm so curious about the bid.) Last, I hope you filmed the rest if the job? Thanks my friend, ~MM
Staying calm is the secret to a lot of things in life.
Absolutely, and it takes many years to learn that. Still, the anxiety before a tree like that, even the best are going to feel that rush!
That top in that tree, quite interesting. That branch growing straight out appears to have become the new top when the original was cut. I wonder what caused it to die? Ie have to guess an insect related disease as shown by the old top. That poor giant has been butchered. Nice to see Jeff working with you - you seem to make a good team.
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Awesome job, I love how you guys just calmly climbed up there and made it happen, good job 👊
Poplar Mechanic get it done, no stress
Fascinating, keep them coming
Glad you enjoyed that
Hope I can still climb like that when I’m older.
Bradley Carrico the key is to never stop working at a physical job. Man is not designed to be a sedintary being
Indeed. I split a couple cords of wood yesterday and I’m so sore today. Been too lazy lately.
Nice work! Im impressed with that battery powered saw, wow
Larry D must keep it really sharp. Used it all day today
You used that saw so day on one charge or do you take multiple batteries? I do how they work I run 200t but the quiet alone plus seeing the cutting makes me contemplate getting one
KC Sanson all day on one charge. A removal would push it but for pruning, I really like it. No fumes, quiet (by comparison), and it just goes without pulling a cord. Don’t get me wrong, I too have the 200t as well as the 201 (about 10 of them). I didn’t think I would like it as much but I really do.
@@arboristBlairGlenn yea man ! I do a lot of strategic pruning over removals I'm in upstate ny and the benefits of atleast having a saw where you can hear the ground guys all the time is great .. cant completely go gassless imo. But this is awesome! Thanks for the responce
😂😂😂 you two young men Nice.😆. Bloody good.😆 job
Leonard Virtue thank you
@@arboristBlairGlenn mate beautiful 👍👍
Will you be whittling away at that monster in future videos? I enjoyed how calmly you and your long time compatriot worked together! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Poor squirrel 🐿, 😂.
Shaniak if they call us we may.
Man u have the best view ever at ur house .that tree is definitely a difficult one but looks u guys got a good plan worked out nice job
john Hildebrand this is a clients house but yes, my view is amazing.
I always enjoyed working with 2 men in a tree. It made the job more fun and I had someone to talk to...😊
pjbikerful Jeff and I have been close friends since high school 1970. Don’t always agree but we have a good way of talking things out.
Blair, I'm interested on your thoughts after cutting the new top and the old top, what do you think caused the new top to die? Insect damage in old top restricting nutrients and water? Or tree compartmentalizing the old top and new top/side limb? Or both?
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Old arborist’s never die they just fade away and return next season 🤗🤗
Fade away?
I.S.A. should award credits to viewers of your channel . Lol 😁😋
It would be nice if I got credits for my efforts
Crows don't like Hawks. They will follow and pester a hawk while calling every other crow around to join in. They will do it to owls too. Would it not be easier to start at the bottom and clear some limbs from the backside going up? Seems it would have opened it up so the upper limbs could get through.
DXT61 👍🏻
Good times in a tree with your buddy 👍
Greg Brown thanks
Also worked with an electric Husqvarna saw like this. Had problems when it got wet. Stopped working.
PaddyPatrone not a wet weather tool for sure.
I love my caritool. And due to the size of it,I also like how it'd probably break in the event of catching a load
Point is, no load.
I love how your buddy Jeff was concerned about the squirrel.
KarlBunker sensitive guy
@@arboristBlairGlenn Surely Jeff is aware of how squirrels have caused many house fires by entering attics & walls, and then chewing through wires. Just thought I would mention it to remind him, thus hoping he won't feel so bad, lol. Cheers.
Howabouthetruth but then remember how many wild fires have been started by humans wiping out more animals in one go than all the squirrels have ever caused
@@TheSwampdoggydog You are quite the little brainwashed "animal Rights" liberal, aren't you. You're insanely ridiculous comment really isn't worth responding to, but I suggest you wake up & research how many wild fires are caused NATURALLY, due to lightning or drought. And why don't you try meeting someone who has lost loved ones due to squirrels burning their house down. Lastly, I'm willing to bet the farm if it ever happened to YOUR family, you would get a clue. Now, run along & watch some more TV........you're missing cartoons.
@@howabouthetruth2157 , how absolutely idiotic to Blairs comments can you possibly be?
good video Gentlemen. at 16.47 he has the tool strop tied into the high clip loop of the saw and not the steel ring next to it. I'm not sure that is as strong as the steel ring and may in the event of the saw being dropped on it's strop snap that point of attachment.
wicklamulla I’ll point that out to him. I believe he does know better.
Would have been the power company. 25years ago the was the. "go-to" for line clearance. Its cheap and productive for them and gives the landowner the illusion of "keeping the trees". Now we're all dealing with dangerous crap like that
True
Hi arborist Blair Glen I’m 13 and have been dreaming of starting an arborist company for years. A question I have is how do you usually go around power lines and how often do you run into them. Keep climbing my friend great job.
Joseph Bellofatto 13?
arboristBlairGlenn I’m 13 years old sorry about that.
real nice team work !
hillbilly Yo been working with Jeff for 41 years😳
arboristBlairGlenn wow that’s a lot of tree work ! Funny enough I’ve been working here in the bay area for almost 30 now. Old time tree service , davey , Asplundh and corporate commercial services , and commercial tree service. And now I work part time for mayne , was really nice meeting you at Stanford University a years ago . I really enjoy your videos more than anybody would understand. Thanks for what you do
Joe 10168AT
hillbilly Yo thanks Joe,
Awesome video brother
That was a tough job. Almost forgot this one
I think what happened is that that one branch coming off the co-dominate top was just an existing branch before the top. Then some sprout comeing off the existing limb rapidly grew and replaced the top that was cut off.
True. I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
arboristBlairGlenn ah I see now!
Two old dudes just sitting atop a tree like a comfortable pouch, good old back and forth chat made the more easier with the 536Li Husqvarna
Trooperandcooper Ale I don’t have a lot of friends that share the same history that Jeff and I have.
@@arboristBlairGlenn quality over quanity
It’s interesting how some of the trees will grow these co-dominate tops when they are topped. I wonder why it died. Too bad that tree wasn’t in a good place where it could grow without disturbances.
I believe that when the first top cut decay worked it's way down to the new top, the decay won. Dead wood does not carry water or nutrients so the insects in the dead wood are adding the spread of decay quicker through the holes they make. Compartmentalizing aa wound requires the active tissue to be able to surround the cut.
Great video, Blair.
Will there be a continuation?
Tom tom I didn’t really bother with all the boring Bucket work. We based it on a single day of work.
Blair would you cut the top at a 45 degree and paint to seal off exposure and sap ?
Mike Redding Mike Redding that is an old concept that has some controversy about how effective sealing a wound is. Most Arborists believe that painting a wound is useless. I agree. Cutting at an angle makes sense if you think about water flowing off but that too seems to be almost useless. Decay sets in just as fast. Read Shigo.
So proud of you guy's being over 60.
Shane Souza WHAT?? I’m over 60?? Damn, I didn’t need to hear that😊
As has been said before, "Respect the old man in a profession in which most die young."
ken beattie thanks
That tree is so beat up and unstable, I'm surprised you guys only took out the dead or weak top. That is the kind of tree that will kiss the power lines and start another fire.. Sad, ... your government gives away billions to border crashers and spends millions to save you all from the horrors of plastic straws, but never any money to maintain the infrastructure, such as removing risky trees from around power lines. Well done video, beautiful views and 'being there' with you in the canopy, ... wow.Its almost like being there with you guys. Bravo👍.
Jennifer WhiteWolf well, first off, we were not paid to do more. That was the property owners first concern.
Second, the power company here is not a government run operation, it is private. True, PG&E needs to do more but the system of overhead wires did not have sick forests, and dying diseased trees to deal with when it was designed. The increase in tree failures is so much greater than just 20 years ago.
what's your opinion on electric saws?
BOB 1 the saw we have here is the Husky and it has a lot of benefits.
You should get a GoPro with a chest harness or head harness if you’re going up a tree!
Also no problem about your rope technique! Do what is comfortable! Even if SRT is the way to go!
Ouch! SRT for the right mind set. I don't love the GoPro wide angle. Sometimes Kalen (My Son), will wear his on the helmet and I like the footage. Maybe I'll get one.
@@arboristBlairGlenn You can change the fish eye lens in settings. So you can have it wide angle, or you can do more direct view (like a phone).
The wide-angle is there to show people working with their hands even if they don't have the gopro pointed just right.
telioty the newest GoPro is pretty cool
No Worries Blair ! Still Wait'in on the New Gen Youngster's 2 Invent a Rounder Wheel ! Could B' a Long Wait ! YYZ , Mohawk-Planker - 60+++NOOB ! Also Mr. Glenn , Where's the "Lou" ? [ Outhouse ] .
We just ask the client to use the loo. (My wife is a brit.)
Is there any more from this job or is that how you left it safe ?
The job was to take out the dead top. Hopefully, the tree doesn’t continue to decline but everything eventually goes back to the earth. We are just postponing it.
Passion for the "why?" trumps.
J F I shudder when you use that word as a descriptive.
@@arboristBlairGlenn "Why?" Interesting tree, and interesting way of doing business.
J F trumps
Ya never know til you count the rings.
localcrew I didn’t guess right on this one
We cut down a 55” red oak once. 40 years old. Had grown right on a natural spring where two well-fertilized lawns drained into. Biggest growth rings ever!
Why Does Jeff Not wear climbing spikes?
When trying to preserve a tree, the use of spikes damages the tree and any infection that they encountered in other diseased trees will infect this tree. Redwood trees are highly susceptible to a trunk canker disease.
What's the craziest thing you ever trapped up in a tree?
surprised the power company didn't make it a one sided tree(cut the whole side off top to bottom).
They will
Now that you've had a while with the electric chainsaw could you possibly at a later time do a video on how it's working out? Please?
Thank you
I
James Shanks so far, so good. I want to try the Stihl as well
Wow. That was scary
My job is very hazardous IF I rush things and don't see clearly.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I'm the kind of person who listens out for the chainsaw noise then I go in the hunt for an odd log or two ( I'm a carver/turner) but love the job you do.
David Fairman if people want wood to burn, I charge them. If they want to salvage and use it, it’s FREE!😊
says it takes time to adopt new technologies.. goes on to use husqvarna chainsaw and protos helmet
I’m stubborn but trying
How old would that redwood be?
About sixty
You may be mistaken; I believe the statement was issued by Hardy to Laurel. BTW, I'd love one of those battery-powered saws. BTBTW: you gentlemen are awfully brave and highly skilled. Great video.
John Asumaa I guess I’m confused as to which one was Hardy. I can see the big guy saying it the little guy scratching his head😳. Time flies
The big guy was Oliver Hardy, who said, "Stanley (Laurel), that's another fine mess you've got us (me) into." Stan just cried. I still want one of those chain saws.
@@johnasumaa8644 Ok, I got them mixed up. Only you "old guys" would know the difference!
Ouch! You're welcome, I think.
John Asumaa 😊
That things beefy....
But not that old.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I saw u had a crescent city England marine hat on in a video before. That's where I live..
@@megadosevitaminc8774 Good observation. That hat was a gift from a friend.
@@arboristBlairGlenn very cool. I was just in some redwoods this afternoon. Does your friend live up here? I might know him. It's a small world.
@@arboristBlairGlenn and thanks for your videos.... lots of good info on them. I enjoy watching.
Electric chainsaw? That's a heck of an endorsement from you old schoolers. Have you tried other brands of electrics?
MichiganSpinnaker I have an electric batter blower and this saw
Nothing wrong with old school.. just like muscle cars
Loved my 68 GTO!
arboristBlairGlenn ikr 😊
The beach boys on tour 🤔
Huh?
were you in the planned power outage?
Yes, love my diesel generator
how much was the bid $?
Steve 1500.
@@arboristBlairGlenn seems way cheap, I think that I would have asked double. Maybe tree work goes for less in your are? Not criticizing..
For a single day for only two guys?
@@arboristBlairGlenn My bad, thought for whole tree removal. Sorry
Shouldn't that whole tree have been removed?
That wasn’t the job. They just wanted us to take the dead and dangerous parts out. Can’t jump to conclusions.
Could the old top been busted out by wind and someone just made a clean cut
Derek possible but lots of people are just afraid of tall trees.
Maybe it was shading the solar panels across the street
Is that yellow looking rope Tangent? By Samson
You've got a good eye for rope! Yep. Samson Tangent.
The height doesn't bother you guys at all? I feel sick just watching.
Richard Wilkinson not at all. I relax up there and feel at peace.
@@arboristBlairGlenndoubt I climb nearly as high as you guys do, Blair, but I feel the same way you do - peaceful easy feeling!
Back in the woods behind my house there several of these huge oak trees that have to trunks leaning apart at about a 40 degree angle. I call these “v” trees.the crotch where they meet at the base of tree is rotting out. It’s a ticking time bomb just like a lot of the trees you look at. It’s strange that there are many of these “v” trees that are all vary similar. There has been a failure where one of these trees fell apart.
A V crotch is not always a weak crotch. An included bark crotch is often weak. Always look for the decay before you condemn a tree.
arboristBlairGlenn good to know
well for sure you are not working in FLORIDA...
California
Don't kill them please chop less branches please
Rehman Urf power company will
Just curious what a job like that would cost ?
aliesma including the side bucket work, 1360.
Blair, why not limb it from the bottom up and avoid all the hangups?
Adam Mastny I wasn’t removing the tree
How the heck did you make sure that there was nobody down below when dropping pieces. If if you had caution tape, people are stupid.
Wehad the client watching for some of it and filled the area with brush as well as watching from above. Some risk, yes.