It’s wonderful that you compliment your men by saying “good job” and “nice”. You can tell by the smile on their faces that they are proud of their work and are happy that you are pleased. You sound like a great guy to work for!
that was absolutely incredible, I have never seen a tree seem so polite as this, its like it was trying to help you at every step of the way. from the way it gently rested onto the brickwork, to holding on and allowing that little mistake, and even down to the very very end. almost like it was asking for permission to give in. I would like to imagine whoever built the house may have planted the tree also and therefore lived on through it reincarnated, and out of seer respect knew it was falling and aimed for this perfect spot. you guys cutting the last piece hanging up on the chimney was emotional even for me, I cant begin to imagine what it felt like to be there with it. the homeowners are also incredibly lucky to have found your awesome team, even with the flakey crane operator giving out on you, you all still performed exceptionally under all that pressure. what a grand job
My dad was a tree surgeon....and I have to say, your approach and the care you took executing it are without question some of the best work I've ever seen. That job was every tree man's worst nightmare! Fantastic work.
About Arborist Blair Glenn and the educational, tree video collection. This is my 42nd year in business and it is time that I start giving back. I have had the great opportunity to learn about trees and tree care from some amazing people. I'm proud to call myself a Certified Arborist. We are in a field where few young people want to become Arborists. Maybe the youth of today feel that the work is too hard or maybe the young are being programmed to follow other directions, like high tech careers. In any case, the knowledge that I have been so fortunate to learn may be lost unless there are enough young people who decide that tree work is a good way to make a living. Now think about this, TH-cam has only been in existence for the last few years. This incredible new form of public media is an opportunity for those of us who may have something to share, to actually do something about it in a powerful way. Video production has become so easy that just about anyone can do it and anyone can put those videos up for the whole world to see! Whenever and as often as they want, for free! How amazing is that. Now I don't claim to be a professional video producer nor do I intend to become one. I have, however, invested in some high end video equipment and I am learning how to produce the best quality productions that I can. As I continue to learn, the production quality improves. The content that I am focusing on relates to trees and tree care. Those of us who work out in the field with these trees make discoveries and come across interesting things to share. I keep a video camera with me at all times and when I see something unique or worth sharing, I capture it. Not only are new upcoming Arborists able to benefit from these captured video pieces, but homeowners and property managers alike can benefit from being able to find the knowledge that may help them. Tree professionals can also take advantage of this new way of sharing knowledge, by forwarding links to specific tree videos that their clients may benefit from. I started this video project 7 years ago and I intend to continue putting up these educational videos as long as I can. Not everyone will agree with what I say (or show), but everyone can benefit from sharing knowledge about the subject. If you disagree with something you see in a video, say so. Post your comments for others to learn your thoughts as well. This is an open opportunity to teach. The last thing I want to do is profess to be "the one and only expert" on trees and tree care. I do want to continue building this base of knowledge for anyone to benefit from. I have worked in trees a long time but I am still learning every single day. I hope you share my efforts with anyone who may benefit from these videos. And let me know what you think. Respectfully, Blair Glenn I.S.A. Certified Arborist #654 saratogatreeservice.com/video.html
+arboristBlairGlenn I have been wanting to get more serious about tree trimming and cutting. I have a property care business and would love to do bigger tree jobs. What would you advise to learn more about the trade?
+santos galvan Santos, start by learning your trees. If you learn to identify just one a day, and read up on that tree, you will start your education. Climbing needs to be taught by another climber. Don't get up in a tree without someone who knows what to do. Watch my videos😀
+santos galvan Santos, start by learning your trees. If you learn to identify just one a day, and read up on that tree, you will start your education. Climbing needs to be taught by another climber. Don't get up in a tree without someone who knows what to do. Watch my videos😀
+arboristBlairGlenn Dam! I wasn't expecting a site like this. The thumbnail reeled me in but i ended up watching the whole thing. I love trimming trees. All through out my youth i use to love trimming my parents trees but my hands were tied cause i wasn't the homeowner. Now that parents are old they beg me to trim. I never charge cause i trim for fun. I love being able to look at a tree years later and say i was the one who raised that tree from a sapling. I am not a pro and do not own my own house so i don't get to trim as often as i would like but any chance i get i will gladly trim. Just provide me with a way to dispose of branches. Any way keep up the good work. People like you are the reason everyone has abandon main stream television.
Music is only needed to add emotion. A huge live oak hanging by a thread adds enough drama. Live oaks were sawn into timbers for really big sailing vessels over a hundred years ago. The wood is extremely hard and dense.
@@larrytischler8769 Shame it had to be cut into all those slices. The lumber in that tree would have been valuable. USS Constitution ("Ironsides") was/is sheathed in Live Oak.
@@julianfell666 I live in Brazoria County, Texas on the Gulf Coast. Much of this county was a live oak forest originally. A lot of it was cut and shipped East for the U. S. Navy in the mid 1800's.
When I clicked on this vid, I was expecting to see a disaster in the making. Fortunately, I was wrong. What I did see is a very professional tree removal team setting the bar for excellence. Good job guys, thank you for sharing.
An absolutely spectacular job, Blair. That chimney was a godsend for the house and you (tho it also made the job more challenging). I am VERY impressed with you and your crew (tho not so much with the crane crew).
the crane company made the smart move they ordered a crane way too small for the job. if the chimney failed the crane would be toppled costing hundreds of thousands in damage.
So the crane operator owner should bring the right tool for the job. It's "business people" like that that leave a sour taste in other contractor's' and homeowners' attitudes.
This has all the drama and suspense and far more interesting than any of those fake reality home improvements that are currently on the air right now. Also done with no film budget and it looks great! Good job and well done sir. You need your own show!
How sad to lose a magnificent tree like that. Living out here in the Everglades I had a similar situation to this. Fortunately for me the tree laid down just feet away from my house after a hurricane blew through. The oak was a good 45' high and I wanted to keep it if possible. While she was down I thinned out and shortened the head by half, thus shifting the center of gravity. With a huge front end loader we lifted her up as high as we could and propped it then from a 180 of that we strapped and pulled. She lifted all the way and we started watering the roots back in. Naturally we had to add more soil and in the end we had also raised the tree 2'. It's been 17 years now and that oak still stands mighty. In fact she is stronger than ever due to having added more soil around the roots. In all I'd say about 20 yards or more over the years.
Ok. The Godd is a typO. Such is an unintentional or intentional misspelling witch increases the value of the writ. The un ones are usually better.I came up with this in the 90's.
Great work , true professionals , I also was an Arborist for most of my life in New Zealand , Australia and in England and i know it doesn’t take much for it to all go wrong and something gets damaged, Your guys did an amazing job keeping that home damage free .
crane operator was afraid of that tree and didn't want to come back. Great job by you and your crew. Never seen any thing like that before and probably never will again. a frame was a good Idea, also you could have used some cribbing and a big hydraulic jack. Home owner was lucky.
Holy crap, you weren't kidding when you said job from hell. That was stressful to even watch. Hope you put in a high bid. You certainly earned every penny.
Even though this was a long video , it was well worth the time taken to watch . You guy's did a fantastic job and no one got hurt , which was the main thing . Way to go .
Good job. Having operated cranes, I don’t understand the unwillingness to fly out small pieces and yet be willing to have a whole tree that could have done anything on his hook. I have dealt with a couple of leaners like that although in different and less critical situations. Sometimes uprooted trees will have enough mass at the base such that the base of the tree will actually sit back upright in the hole when enough weight is taken off the top. Back-filling the void on the uprooted side if possible is not a bad idea if you don’t want such a surprise. So, yes, I was expecting the tree to lift up off the chimney, but it did so for another reason as you explained. Every tree is a little different. Good tree work should be boring! The job was well thought through and done well. Thanks for sharing.
Admire you for just putting it out there as it is. Jobs that require a lot of dynamic problem solving are the jobs that don't leave room in my brain (or hands) for a camera.
I just don't understand why they didn't strap it sooner. They should have surrounded that chimney with planks and strapped the whole thing together -- maybe all the way down to the ground.
Thank you. You watched my most viewed video. Much of my channel is on tree related topics for the pro as well as the homeowner who wants to better understand their trees. Many of my “tree decision” videos are about what to do. I also dissect wood to see the decay and just how bad different species can be. Welcome to this community of like minded tree people.
Thanks for the follow up Blair on your nightmare job as I sit watching and having a fantasy that you are cutting me a lifetime supply of bowl blanks, just tons of wood in that beautiful old tree. I am so glad that it went without any major mishap, a few ulcers perhaps but all's well that ends well.
I had a friend turn a salad bowl for me about 20 years ago out of Live Oak. It has held up well! I took the firewood to a friend and I intend to take a couple of turning blanks.
Some negative comments here about safety. I know that you can always do things different or safer or??? Safety can be thought of in different ways. When I was a kid, I never wore a bike helmet--nobody did. In Amsterdam, nobody (hardly), wears bike helmets. Now it's a law in California. So all these little kids are wearing these helmets that limit their field of vision and make them feel safe. So when they get hit by a car, does that helmet keep them safe? Sometimes, but it also might be part of the problem. I own a tablesaw and they now have tablesaws that stop when you touch the blade. Safety is as safety does. I'm not going to touch that spinning blade because I know what it represents. Do people who wear chaps work differently because they are now safe? I don't know because I don't wear chaps. What next, arm chaps, or body chaps? II have the world of respect for that chainsaw and I know how to use it. Is there such a thing as being too safe? I'm also a rock climber. Do I use 2 ropes to be safer? No, that would slow me down and make me tired which could be the cause of an accident. Work according to your skills but don't put an inexperienced person on a tool that they don't know how to use.
arboristBlairGlenn you tube is full of safety Nazi's you can't make a video of anything with out people whining about safety. What happen to when men were men and just got the job done, what ever it took. Most of the world is pussified now days.
blosom2315 Not all accidents are paper cuts or strained back from sitting too long in front of your computer. Many jobsite deaths or serious injuries are preventable.... Sometimes we get complacent and we rely on our coworkers or even a coyoutuber to point something out. You never know, it could save a life. So i say "Thank You safety nazi's!!!" and blosom2315... your fired! Get off my jobsite with your "safety is for pussies" attitude also FYI.... the OP put it in the video description to find the mistakes.... so.... STFD and STFU.... Some of use have dangerous work to get done. have a nice day =)
arboristBlairGlenn I thought this was a very good video and you and your crew work like a hand in a glove together. As for the "safety" thing, of course you can get body armor and not be able to move a bit, and where does that put you when you need to move fast!!! I've been on jobs that will safety you into the ground and others that you do what you have to do to get the job done, but not get careless. I choose the last one. Keeps you thinking over nodding off. I've got saw chaps now but have had a saw since I was a teenager. Now I'm old and worn out. Do I want everybody that's even looked at a saw to wear chaps? NO!! You know what a saw will do and act accordingly. It's really up to you, not the blasted government. As long as I 'm able, I'd like to do my own thinking. They don't walk in our shoes, steel toed or not!
Didn’t think I would enjoy this as much as I did. Absolutely engrossed in it from start to finish. Well done to all involved and the thinking that went into executing it. Fantastic half hour of pure enjoyment
That was amazing to watch! It's a shame the crane company did stick with the job to completion, but you successfully finished it without them. I don't believe in luck and just as you noted, almost anything bad could happen. Thanks for sharing your work on this very difficult and potentially hazardous job and glad that no one was hurt, nor any property damaged by your efforts. Skills!
Great pan and great execution. It's a shame that some longer beams couldn't have been salvaged from that Live Oak. Beautiful tree that provides incredibly strong lumber.
I fell out of one of those buckets 10 feet off the ground once when I was 21 yrs old. I didn't get hurt too bad. That dude in the bucket should have a fall protection harness on. Anyways, good job, guys!
A fall of six feet can be enough to break your back if you land on something badly... that happened to my old man... four days in hospital with him fearing the worst.
Looks like a great crew. Fantastic work on such a sketchy job with so many unknown variables. Smooth and steady. Much skill involved there with every person on that job. It's a pleasure watching a good crew like that.
@@arboristBlairGlenn A nickname I somehow managed to get waaay back in my younger days. Nothing to do with tree cutting at that time. Has held different meanings for me over the years. Interestingly enough, though, I suppose it has come full circle nowadays. Over the last four or five years I have been doing a great deal of tree cutting on my own land, and for my neighbor and other friends. I really enjoy it.
I had a huge tree fall in my back yard, not sure what kind it was. It uprooted and fell during Hurricane Irma. As my friends and family came together and helped me cut it away from my neighbors yard, part of this tree also reached his yard, the tree slowed raised based, almost into place again. This happened while my friend was on top of the tree making a last cut. So, yes, a tree can and will raise back into place. I heard the home owner of this video correct the tree service guy, saying that this tree in this video couldn't raise back into place. It most certainly can, it happened to me.
Gunaholic 50BMG if the rootball comes out, the weight can raise the tree. In this case, the roots broke underground and the trunk sank. If you watch to the end, you will see the trunk did not lift at all.
So I'm researching on how to cut a huge oak beside my house 🙂. Find this. Taking chainsaw back to the store in the morning. Nope lol. imma call somebody.
@Jerry Hammond Right!? If I was going to have the bucket under that lead that could possibly come down from loading the tree up by rigging from it..... I would at least have a harness on
AWESOME JOB, GUYS! I actually breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that piece clear the top of the chimney (even though I knew it would). You should post the name of the crane company who left you holding the bag - you'd be doing a public service.
I don't see why they felt the need to take "bite-sized pieces" off the tree. That crane could have removed pieces that were 10 times as large. Oh, well...
That tree loved it's owners and didn't want to hurt their house so it fell ever so nicely and slowly onto the firmest part that wouldn't collapse under its weight. What a good ol' tree!
Totally awesome videos. I'm in the UK and earned my chainsaw license last year; I can only say that by UK regs, this particular job would have probably taken twice as long and been complicated by a plethora of pointless throwaway forms, checks and assessments... You performed a difficult task professionally and seamlessly without anyone irritating the hell out of you every couple minutes like they do here. There's safety... And there's over cautiousness. Thank you for sharing your work-I was on the edge of my seat!! Beautifully done. Now. Where's the next one....😉☮️
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I think the best part of it all is your commentary about the intention behind your sharing experience through these videos. I remember thinking the same thing a dozen or so years ago from the other end of the spectrum - as a younger consumer of information-, feeling gratitude and being hopeful seeing so many people compelled to take the time to share hard-earned experience with the world; often the kind of experience one would have to pay for and/or earn through countless years of practice. And here we have artisans and masters of their trades, realizing the world is changing at a rapid pace and seeing the growing disconnect between the new generations and some key value and skill sets, doing their best to preserve and transfer an invaluable body of knowledge. It warms my heart to see this. While our culture is steered towards a universal corporate mindset where everything amounts to a commodity that can be sucked dry of its substance for short-term gains at the cost of perpetuity, I truly am grateful to see an ever growing number of people doing the exact opposite from a place of wisdom, imbued with love and respect. Blessings.
I know that Chimney caps have always been debated. Something that inexpensive keeps animals/birds and water out. Not to mention the wayward embers from some that don't know how to light fires. The double cable was a sound and best practice decision, IMO.
of all the tree felling vids on youtube, I keep coming back to this amazing show of skill and brains. not many would take this on for fear of damaging the chimney and roof. I guess that's why it has 2.6 million views so far. Great vid!
That last cut, where the tree appeared to hold out, reminded me of that poem "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light...." That old boy just didn't want to give out.
I built my house 35 years ago on a 2 acre lot. Cleared the lot to accommodate the house. I sure wish I took more down. Gypsy moths attacked some big white oaks in recent years. Very costly to take down these trees, but had to be done.
I let certain trees grow naturally at my home and now the roots are under the driveway and the side cedar fences, growing and pushing the fence out of its couplers.One of the Japanese maples is leaning in towards the roofline and it needs to be removed.
I am in the process of the very same thing. It boggles my mind how people allow trees next to their home to grow so big and become risky. I am taking one tree that exceeds 40’ and is within 8 feet of my house. I am taking it down and I don’t give a damn what my nosy know it all neighbors think about it........oh oh oh I am so mean for cutting down a cottonwood that is within 8 feet of my house and sends out offshoots all over my property. Damned ignorant tree huggers!!!!
Blair........you guys really earned your stripes on this one. Whew! Man.........Honestly, I was cringing all the way through. I bet it felt like 50 tons lifted off your shoulders when ya finally cut the log where it was actually resting on the chimney. It's amazing how much free flowing water a tree like that can harbor inside. If I were that homeowner, I would throw you guys one helluva barbecue. That crane company still has even me ticked off, as one of the worst displays of doing business imaginable. That was the best tree service video I've ever seen. Thank you Sir!
@@arboristBlairGlenn Oh yes, I watched that video about the massive oak split back when ya first posted it. I get really busy at times, so I get behind on your videos. But I eventually find the free time to go on a marathon........watching many of your videos back to back..........I always enjoy them Blair!
you guys did a wonderful job. from communication through the safety and protection of crew and property. sadly, i work for companies that either don't have a bucket nor have $ to get crane...or worse yet the crane op and crew smoke weed. i would have to build the frames and climb said tree...sheesh, i should of became a cop
Love jobs like this. Really exercises your talent. You guys did a great job. Innovative persistence. The A-frame was a good idea. You have to assume that the root system has been severely compromised in order for the tree to lean as it did.
Where's your sense of adventure? Lucky to find these guys most people, like the crane co., would not have the balls to tackle this job. What a nightmare intelligence and bravery wins the day. Great job guys!
Tethers on the sections of tree being cut off so they don't fall and cause harm, but no tether on the guy doing the cutting while balancing on his tiptoes on a sloping roof! It's good that you own to mistakes in this video, and that was certainly one of them. I don't agree with safety for safety sake where the sense, skill, experience and judgement of the operator suffices, but some of your guys evidently lack the judgement to take simple precautions that involve very little inconvenience and prevent serious accidents that can easily happen. Other than that - interesting and informative video!
Slope was really not much and the tree was right there to stop you. We did blow off the roof often. You know, the best of tree crews makes mistakes and we make our share. If we can learn from them then it is a win.
aporiac, I noticed exactly the same problem. I winced and held my breath at 20:33, as it was obvious that with one errant step that worker could have easily slid off the roof. And no, the tree was not going to stop him. After his feet flew out from under him and he slid on his butt through the sawdust he would have went right under it. He absolutely should have been tied off. Dangerous move.
This is a good discussion. My friend Steve, after more than 25 years as a House Carpenter was shingling the side of a house. His very first accident.... He slipped and fell THREE FEET ONTO SOFT SOIL and broke his shoulder and couldn't work for 6 months.... NO INSURANCE either, and paid for it all out-of-pocket over some years. Had two in the crib and his Wife preggo too. What's the "cost" of a little extra time for a little Fall Protection?
The Tree didn't Crack your mortar cap it cracked overtime from years of settlement and erosion and by the way I would put a liner in the chimney and put a cage on top to keep debris and animals from coming in.
I watched and surprised myself and forgot where I was being so absorbed with whether nor not this was going to work out. A brilliant job of visualizing the physics of it and knowing so many variables, a whole ingenious dynamic to it that there are not instruction manuals for. It looked like such beautiful wood. You said "oak" so were you or the owners able to sell that big log to like a wood vernier company? My mother's friend's husband invented the vernier machine and had a big vernier company somewhere in Florida, last name Cavanaugh I think.
That's a big tree and a big project! Not something you'd do for a hobby after sunday lunch. If one thing goes wrong, the whole operation was for nothing.
My guess would be the owner of the crane company was concerned over insurance issues they didn’t want be liable if the tree service made a mistake and blamed the crane operator it woulda been hell and court battles and blame games for years
@@Elenthachat Im with you on that one. The owner was envisioning sitting in front of the judge trying to explain his way out . I dont think his vision ended in his favor. So he bailed.
"We Spotted Dudes with Saws that Seemed had Filed-Down Chains, Just Walking Down the Street... So We Hired them to cut down our Tree from Hell" should be the Title.
Tyler, I imagine like most of the general population you are completely ignorant to what we do as arborists so I will cut you some slack in my response. What I saw in this video was a master of his craft saving a house from complete destruction, and made it happen even after the crane company decided it wasn't for them. Very few companies I know could have accomplished this job with the resources he had at hand. Blair, as always, another fantastic job. -Patrick
A derecho 10 years ago did almost exactly this to my house, when a 60yo 40'x4'dia choke-cherry fell, to be supported precariously by 6" of the ridge-line of my house and 4" of the front roof edge over my picture-window. We too, were very lucky in our game of 'pickup-sticks' like pruning. Thanks for sharing.
since I started turning wood bowls on my lathe, I get real sad to see all that either go in the chipper or into firewood or to the dump. I'm driving down the street and see an amazing tree and comment to my wife, "look at all those cool bowls!"
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It’s wonderful that you compliment your men by saying “good job” and “nice”. You can tell by the smile on their faces that they are proud of their work and are happy that you are pleased. You sound like a great guy to work for!
Thank you. We are a team
Called teamwork, basics.
People that do this kind of work don't get enough credit. Kudos to you and your crew, job well done.
Ender thank you. Much appreciated
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that was absolutely incredible, I have never seen a tree seem so polite as this, its like it was trying to help you at every step of the way. from the way it gently rested onto the brickwork, to holding on and allowing that little mistake, and even down to the very very end. almost like it was asking for permission to give in. I would like to imagine whoever built the house may have planted the tree also and therefore lived on through it reincarnated, and out of seer respect knew it was falling and aimed for this perfect spot.
you guys cutting the last piece hanging up on the chimney was emotional even for me, I cant begin to imagine what it felt like to be there with it. the homeowners are also incredibly lucky to have found your awesome team, even with the flakey crane operator giving out on you, you all still performed exceptionally under all that pressure.
what a grand job
I have watched this four times over past three years. I never get tired of the great work you and your crew did.
Hope you watch more than just this one video from my collection.
My dad was a tree surgeon....and I have to say, your approach and the care you took executing it are without question some of the best work I've ever seen. That job was every tree man's worst nightmare! Fantastic work.
Spike Taterman thanks, I really appreciate that. I got a lot of negative comments about some of the “details”.
About Arborist Blair Glenn and the educational, tree video collection.
This is my 42nd year in business and it is time that I start giving back. I have had the great opportunity to learn about trees and tree care from some amazing people. I'm proud to call myself a Certified Arborist.
We are in a field where few young people want to become Arborists. Maybe the youth of today feel that the work is too hard or maybe the young are being programmed to follow other directions, like high tech careers. In any case, the knowledge that I have been so fortunate to learn may be lost unless there are enough young people who decide that tree work is a good way to make a living.
Now think about this, TH-cam has only been in existence for the last few years. This incredible new form of public media is an opportunity for those of us who may have something to share, to actually do something about it in a powerful way. Video production has become so easy that just about anyone can do it and anyone can put those videos up for the whole world to see! Whenever and as often as they want, for free! How amazing is that.
Now I don't claim to be a professional video producer nor do I intend to become one. I have, however, invested in some high end video equipment and I am learning how to produce the best quality productions that I can. As I continue to learn, the production quality improves.
The content that I am focusing on relates to trees and tree care. Those of us who work out in the field with these trees make discoveries and come across interesting things to share. I keep a video camera with me at all times and when I see something unique or worth sharing, I capture it.
Not only are new upcoming Arborists able to benefit from these captured video pieces, but homeowners and property managers alike can benefit from being able to find the knowledge that may help them.
Tree professionals can also take advantage of this new way of sharing knowledge, by forwarding links to specific tree videos that their clients may benefit from.
I started this video project 7 years ago and I intend to continue putting up these educational videos as long as I can. Not everyone will agree with what I say (or show), but everyone can benefit from sharing knowledge about the subject. If you disagree with something you see in a video, say so. Post your comments for others to learn your thoughts as well. This is an open opportunity to teach.
The last thing I want to do is profess to be "the one and only expert" on trees and tree care. I do want to continue building this base of knowledge for anyone to benefit from.
I have worked in trees a long time but I am still learning every single day. I hope you share my efforts with anyone who may benefit from these videos. And let me know what you think.
Respectfully,
Blair Glenn
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #654
saratogatreeservice.com/video.html
+arboristBlairGlenn
I have been wanting to get more serious about tree trimming and cutting. I have a property care business and would love to do bigger tree jobs. What would you advise to learn more about the trade?
+santos galvan Santos, start by learning your trees. If you learn to identify just one a day, and read up on that tree, you will start your education. Climbing needs to be taught by another climber. Don't get up in a tree without someone who knows what to do. Watch my videos😀
+santos galvan Santos, start by learning your trees. If you learn to identify just one a day, and read up on that tree, you will start your education. Climbing needs to be taught by another climber. Don't get up in a tree without someone who knows what to do. Watch my videos😀
+arboristBlairGlenn Dam! I wasn't expecting a site like this. The thumbnail reeled me in but i ended up watching the whole thing. I love trimming trees. All through out my youth i use to love trimming my parents trees but my hands were tied cause i wasn't the homeowner. Now that parents are old they beg me to trim. I never charge cause i trim for fun. I love being able to look at a tree years later and say i was the one who raised that tree from a sapling. I am not a pro and do not own my own house so i don't get to trim as often as i would like but any chance i get i will gladly trim. Just provide me with a way to dispose of branches.
Any way keep up the good work. People like you are the reason everyone has abandon main stream television.
+Tampa0123456789 thanks, hope you enjoy some of my other videos too!
Excellent job on both the tree removal, and the video. I like how it was not screwed up by adding music.
Music can make or break a video. There is a learning curve
Music is only needed to add emotion. A huge live oak hanging by a thread adds enough drama. Live oaks were sawn into timbers for really big sailing vessels over a hundred years ago. The wood is extremely hard and dense.
@@larrytischler8769 Shame it had to be cut into all those slices. The lumber in that tree would have been valuable. USS Constitution ("Ironsides") was/is sheathed in Live Oak.
@@julianfell666 I live in Brazoria County, Texas on the Gulf Coast. Much of this county was a live oak forest originally. A lot of it was cut and shipped East for the U. S. Navy in the mid 1800's.
AGREED.
These days it's rare to find anyone who cares like you and your men Mr Glenn. All the best from the UK.
jp thanks, my wife is a Brit. Her father was a Beef Eater at the Tower
Wow! Just WOW ... What a job! Thank you so much for sharing such an awe inspiring drop! Worthiest half hour on you tube this year!
thank you for your kind comment. I'm just glad it's over!
I can imagine! What an amazing and memorable job!
When I clicked on this vid, I was expecting to see a disaster in the making. Fortunately, I was wrong. What I did see is a very professional tree removal team setting the bar for excellence. Good job guys, thank you for sharing.
DrDread thank you for that
An absolutely spectacular job, Blair. That chimney was a godsend for the house and you (tho it also made the job more challenging). I am VERY impressed with you and your crew (tho not so much with the crane crew).
Indeed, many would've clicked away but we stayed and watched absolute professional skilled men at work, excellent video 👍
Elegant solution. I wouldn't be able to resist telling the crane company they were successfully replaced by an a-frame and a deadman.
Elegant reply, with a twist of humor at end, seemingly stressing safety. Sweet.
the crane company made the smart move they ordered a crane way too small for the job. if the chimney failed the crane would be toppled costing hundreds of thousands in damage.
So the crane operator owner should bring the right tool for the job. It's "business people" like that that leave a sour taste in other contractor's' and homeowners' attitudes.
I can tell you have never ordered a crane before
chris lol.. .to think a crane company would send a bigger crane than the customer ordered (and more importantly paid for)!!! Ha!
Well done guys! Very well done. That chimney just goes to show the difference between brick buildings and wooden ones.
This has all the drama and suspense and far more interesting than any of those fake reality home improvements that are currently on the air right now. Also done with no film budget and it looks great! Good job and well done sir. You need your own show!
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How sad to lose a magnificent tree like that. Living out here in the Everglades I had a similar situation to this. Fortunately for me the tree laid down just feet away from my house after a hurricane blew through. The oak was a good 45' high and I wanted to keep it if possible. While she was down I thinned out and shortened the head by half, thus shifting the center of gravity. With a huge front end loader we lifted her up as high as we could and propped it then from a 180 of that we strapped and pulled. She lifted all the way and we started watering the roots back in. Naturally we had to add more soil and in the end we had also raised the tree 2'.
It's been 17 years now and that oak still stands mighty. In fact she is stronger than ever due to having added more soil around the roots. In all I'd say about 20 yards or more over the years.
you should of video taped it that would have been a great video
Great job, and great story. Thanks.
Beautiful! That’s all I can say on saving that oak tree, I know she loves you even more now.
Send pictures
Now that's how you trim a tall tree safely... get it to lay down for you hahaha
The professionalism, creativity, and care you took on this job was amazing - I'd hire you guys in a minute if you were in my area!
Rhyme& Reason thank you
Very good work. Well managed and controlled. Cool outfit/crew you have there! Congratulations on a difficult job well done.
Thanks Jay
The real MVP of this video is that brick chimney.
+VitriolicGhost true
+VitriolicGhost ...Godd masons back in the day.
Ok. The Godd is a typO. Such is an unintentional or intentional misspelling witch increases the value of the writ. The un ones are usually better.I came up with this in the 90's.
VitriolicGhost No Wiggly room.
I think I just eyerolled into another dimension.. Technically speaking.
Great work , true professionals , I also was an Arborist for most of my life in New Zealand , Australia and in England and i know it doesn’t take much for it to all go wrong and something gets damaged, Your guys did an amazing job keeping that home damage free .
Thank Colin, backyard engineering a removal like this takes some creative thinking.
Holy cow this was intense. Pretty scary, lots of factors to consider. Goodness what a amazing team you all make.
carytowncat Thanks Cary
crane operator was afraid of that tree and didn't want to come back. Great job by you and your crew. Never seen any thing like that before and probably never will again. a frame was a good Idea, also you could have used some cribbing and a big hydraulic jack. Home owner was lucky.
Thanks, tough but rewarding job. Felt good when we were done.
Thank you for putting this out there, just as it was, just as it is. You have my respect and some awe.
Thank you
Holy crap, you weren't kidding when you said job from hell. That was stressful to even watch. Hope you put in a high bid. You certainly earned every penny.
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Wow! This is incredible footage, thanks for sharing!
Hope you find some time to view some of my other videos. Thanks for commenting.
Even though this was a long video , it was well worth the time taken to watch . You guy's did a fantastic job and no one got hurt , which was the main thing . Way to go .
George Osborn thank you
Good job. Having operated cranes, I don’t understand the unwillingness to fly out small pieces and yet be willing to have a whole tree that could have done anything on his hook. I have dealt with a couple of leaners like that although in different and less critical situations. Sometimes uprooted trees will have enough mass at the base such that the base of the tree will actually sit back upright in the hole when enough weight is taken off the top. Back-filling the void on the uprooted side if possible is not a bad idea if you don’t want such a surprise. So, yes, I was expecting the tree to lift up off the chimney, but it did so for another reason as you explained. Every tree is a little different. Good tree work should be boring! The job was well thought through and done well. Thanks for sharing.
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Admire you for just putting it out there as it is. Jobs that require a lot of dynamic problem solving are the jobs that don't leave room in my brain (or hands) for a camera.
Thank you
Love your saddle!
August Hunicke "
Buckin Billy Ray all day
Ok boys last critical cut. Bring me my 361 with the 24” bar ....and my brown pants.
Love it 😂
Really unique and Arts & Crafts Era style home - lots of architectural elements to that house. Also appears to be rather sizable.
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A great job, nice to see a professional at work. When the chimney cracked, my first thought was "strap it"! And you did! ha!
I just don't understand why they didn't strap it sooner. They should have surrounded that chimney with planks and strapped the whole thing together -- maybe all the way down to the ground.
I'd like to hire whoever built that chimney.
Want my number? It's on my channel
firecloud77 Must've been Fred Dibnah.
+firecloud77
They don't build them like they used to. That is one strong chimney. It prevented a lot of damage happening to that house.
+alan30189 I was surprised!
+firecloud77 Probably worm food by now. Hire someone alive, its better.
I'm an arborist to. particularly I'm a climber for the company I work for and this was just amazing. I hope to have that much skill one day
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Great job boys! I've been running a Tree Service in New Mexico for 8 years now and I must say I'm impressed in y'alls work. God bless you guys, sir!
Thank you. You watched my most viewed video. Much of my channel is on tree related topics for the pro as well as the homeowner who wants to better understand their trees. Many of my “tree decision” videos are about what to do. I also dissect wood to see the decay and just how bad different species can be. Welcome to this community of like minded tree people.
Great job had me on pins and needles...the A frame worked perfectly and your taking your time was critical
Mike Engler Thanks Mike. That was a job that I’m very proud of.
DAMN - there were a few "brown trouser" moments during that project. Incredibly professional - the calm, measured and cautious approach paid off.
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Wow I know this video is old now. You had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. Excellent job done by everyone!! You men are awesome!
Jeeze, I was beginning to think the ivy was holding it up at the end. :)
It's amazing to me how strong that last sliver of wood was.
Nice work!
millenniumtree live oak is some strong wood
yolodood I did a video on "What we did with the wood".
link please?
millenniumtree ii
Wish I would have had a bucket when we did that job. Looks like a pretty good crew you got there.
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Thank you for that video, it took me back to my demolition contractor days, of which I am grateful are over. 😌
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Fantastic video! A true pleasure watching skilled craftsmen do a great job. Well done!
Thank you
Seriously skilled men. Most enjoyable to see people who really know what they are doing.
AAHKLEE thank you
Thanks for the follow up Blair on your nightmare job as I sit watching and having a fantasy that you are cutting me a lifetime supply of bowl blanks, just tons of wood in that beautiful old tree. I am so glad that it went without any major mishap, a few ulcers perhaps but all's well that ends well.
I had a friend turn a salad bowl for me about 20 years ago out of Live Oak. It has held up well! I took the firewood to a friend and I intend to take a couple of turning blanks.
@Hi John how are you doing
@@lydialas1649 Getting older every day.
@@JohnBare747 Really i hope we can can get to know each other if you dont mind
Some negative comments here about safety. I know that you can always do things different or safer or??? Safety can be thought of in different ways. When I was a kid, I never wore a bike helmet--nobody did. In Amsterdam, nobody (hardly), wears bike helmets. Now it's a law in California. So all these little kids are wearing these helmets that limit their field of vision and make them feel safe. So when they get hit by a car, does that helmet keep them safe? Sometimes, but it also might be part of the problem. I own a tablesaw and they now have tablesaws that stop when you touch the blade. Safety is as safety does. I'm not going to touch that spinning blade because I know what it represents. Do people who wear chaps work differently because they are now safe? I don't know because I don't wear chaps. What next, arm chaps, or body chaps? II have the world of respect for that chainsaw and I know how to use it. Is there such a thing as being too safe? I'm also a rock climber. Do I use 2 ropes to be safer? No, that would slow me down and make me tired which could be the cause of an accident. Work according to your skills but don't put an inexperienced person on a tool that they don't know how to use.
You name the game in the description "spot the mistakes"
Hope I didn't tick u off....
arboristBlairGlenn you tube is full of safety Nazi's you can't make a video of anything with out people whining about safety. What happen to when men were men and just got the job done, what ever it took. Most of the world is pussified now days.
blosom2315 Not all accidents are paper cuts or strained back from sitting too long in front of your computer. Many jobsite deaths or serious injuries are preventable.... Sometimes we get complacent and we rely on our coworkers or even a coyoutuber to point something out. You never know, it could save a life. So i say "Thank You safety nazi's!!!"
and blosom2315... your fired! Get off my jobsite with your "safety is for pussies" attitude
also FYI.... the OP put it in the video description to find the mistakes.... so.... STFD and STFU....
Some of use have dangerous work to get done.
have a nice day =)
I concur.
arboristBlairGlenn I thought this was a very good video and you and your crew work like a hand in a glove together. As for the "safety" thing, of course you can get body armor and not be able to move a bit, and where does that put you when you need to move fast!!! I've been on jobs that will safety you into the ground and others that you do what you have to do to get the job done, but not get careless. I choose the last one. Keeps you thinking over nodding off. I've got saw chaps now but have had a saw since I was a teenager. Now I'm old and worn out. Do I want everybody that's even looked at a saw to wear chaps? NO!! You know what a saw will do and act accordingly. It's really up to you, not the blasted government. As long as I 'm able, I'd like to do my own thinking. They don't walk in our shoes, steel toed or not!
Didn’t think I would enjoy this as much as I did. Absolutely engrossed in it from start to finish. Well done to all involved and the thinking that went into executing it. Fantastic half hour of pure enjoyment
@@sherlockwatson5940 thank you. Very stressful job.
Blair
That was amazing to watch! It's a shame the crane company did stick with the job to completion, but you successfully finished it without them. I don't believe in luck and just as you noted, almost anything bad could happen. Thanks for sharing your work on this very difficult and potentially hazardous job and glad that no one was hurt, nor any property damaged by your efforts. Skills!
Sometimes slow and steady gets the job done without incident.
Great pan and great execution. It's a shame that some longer beams couldn't have been salvaged from that Live Oak. Beautiful tree that provides incredibly strong lumber.
I was thinking the same thing, truly a waste of a great old tree for basically firewood.
@Josh Noss It would be a shame to burn potential lumber that good.
That was simply amazing! Great skill. Great commentary.
Thank you
that is an expert job. great prep work, patience, calculated labor effort, no damage to house or chimney, job well done!
Eke Pono thank you
my shoulders ached just watching that. well done.
atadoff62 I used my hot tub
someone had a lot of professional experience in tackling this job. well done!!
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I fell out of one of those buckets 10 feet off the ground once when I was 21 yrs old. I didn't get hurt too bad. That dude in the bucket should have a fall protection harness on. Anyways, good job, guys!
Agent 47 always tied in to the bucket
A fall of six feet can be enough to break your back if you land on something badly... that happened to my old man... four days in hospital with him fearing the worst.
How did you fall out of the bucket?
you mean OSHA?
Agreed. No fall arrest harness.
Looks like a great crew. Fantastic work on such a sketchy job with so many unknown variables. Smooth and steady. Much skill involved there with every person on that job. It's a pleasure watching a good crew like that.
Thanks “Tin Man”. Why Tin Man?
@@arboristBlairGlenn A nickname I somehow managed to get waaay back in my younger days. Nothing to do with tree cutting at that time. Has held different meanings for me over the years. Interestingly enough, though, I suppose it has come full circle nowadays. Over the last four or five years I have been doing a great deal of tree cutting on my own land, and for my neighbor and other friends. I really enjoy it.
Teamwork great job guys I was on the edge of the chair praying no one got stumped. Lol🤘🏾
Jene Williams Thank you
Aí
I had a huge tree fall in my back yard, not sure what kind it was. It uprooted and fell during Hurricane Irma. As my friends and family came together and helped me cut it away from my neighbors yard, part of this tree also reached his yard, the tree slowed raised based, almost into place again. This happened while my friend was on top of the tree making a last cut. So, yes, a tree can and will raise back into place. I heard the home owner of this video correct the tree service guy, saying that this tree in this video couldn't raise back into place. It most certainly can, it happened to me.
Gunaholic 50BMG if the rootball comes out, the weight can raise the tree. In this case, the roots broke underground and the trunk sank. If you watch to the end, you will see the trunk did not lift at all.
Once upon a tree...
There sure were a lot of stories about that tree.
All that's left were memories...
Shalom
And some firewood . . .
I think arborist are very under appreciated. This is truly an excellent skill. Great video guys. And gal’s.
Great job. I love that house and double chimney too.
Jack Burnett Thanks Jack, check out the video I’m putting up today!
So I'm researching on how to cut a huge oak beside my house 🙂. Find this. Taking chainsaw back to the store in the morning. Nope lol. imma call somebody.
D Fisher yup, not worth the risk. Too easy to make a simple mistake that could cost you.
Better let someone assume the risk than do it yourself.
@Bill Williams best reply ever. LOL
@@JarthenGreenmeadow make that let the pro assume the risk.
@Jerry Hammond Right!? If I was going to have the bucket under that lead that could possibly come down from loading the tree up by rigging from it..... I would at least have a harness on
AWESOME JOB, GUYS! I actually breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that piece clear the top of the chimney (even though I knew it would).
You should post the name of the crane company who left you holding the bag - you'd be doing a public service.
Midnight Run thanks but I don’t want to open myself up to any “issues”.
I don't see why they felt the need to take "bite-sized pieces" off the tree. That crane could have removed pieces that were 10 times as large. Oh, well...
Thank you for perfect audio. No music, no nothing but work. Subscribed. Surprised there weren't people out on roofs watching.
Diane Greene Thanks Diane, hope you enjoy my other videos.
I'm an insurance adjuster and I'll approve that invoice! Hope you have enough coverage on you home!!
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That tree loved it's owners and didn't want to hurt their house so it fell ever so nicely and slowly onto the firmest part that wouldn't collapse under its weight. What a good ol' tree!
It didn't fall, just resting on the warmer bricks.
Plot twist
#NewOwners
It finally got curious what that smell was coming from the chimney. When it found out it just fell over.
Based on the modest sized of crosscut sections, even with using several people with ropes, pulleys etc.. I would bet they are being paid by the hour.
@Hi Vitality how are you doing
Totally awesome videos. I'm in the UK and earned my chainsaw license last year; I can only say that by UK regs, this particular job would have probably taken twice as long and been complicated by a plethora of pointless throwaway forms, checks and assessments... You performed a difficult task professionally and seamlessly without anyone irritating the hell out of you every couple minutes like they do here. There's safety... And there's over cautiousness.
Thank you for sharing your work-I was on the edge of my seat!! Beautifully done. Now. Where's the next one....😉☮️
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lol. U got a loicence fo dat chainsaw mate?
License to use a chainsaw. 😮
It's not a license ffs. It's a certificate of competence.
Two different things 🤦♂️🤣🤣
Just for clarity, there is NO chainsaw license in uk 🙄
@@juniusvindex769 so who grants that certificate/license?
Marriage is a certificate/license
I think the best part of it all is your commentary about the intention behind your sharing experience through these videos. I remember thinking the same thing a dozen or so years ago from the other end of the spectrum - as a younger consumer of information-, feeling gratitude and being hopeful seeing so many people compelled to take the time to share hard-earned experience with the world; often the kind of experience one would have to pay for and/or earn through countless years of practice. And here we have artisans and masters of their trades, realizing the world is changing at a rapid pace and seeing the growing disconnect between the new generations and some key value and skill sets, doing their best to preserve and transfer an invaluable body of knowledge. It warms my heart to see this. While our culture is steered towards a universal corporate mindset where everything amounts to a commodity that can be sucked dry of its substance for short-term gains at the cost of perpetuity, I truly am grateful to see an ever growing number of people doing the exact opposite from a place of wisdom, imbued with love and respect. Blessings.
Very well thought out comment. I wholly agree with you and thank you for your kindness.
Blair
Congrats on a great outcome of a really tricky job. Surely, there must me more than one crane in the area.
John Leach not on that short notice. I needed the crane to stabilize so it would not roll.
My grandpa always said old school is the best school. Here's the proof . Solid construction
Built to last, instead of built to sell.
I swear those 4x8's are like match sticks compared to the tree. lol. Scary as hell. Good job guys!
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Tree from hell absolutely amazing. Don't ever cut your folks short it takes alot of knowledge and courage to do your job. Loved it. GREAT. GREAT. JOB.
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Amazing video. Love how you edited the video and made if very educational and easy to follow. Great channel!
I know that Chimney caps have always been debated. Something that inexpensive keeps animals/birds and water out. Not to mention the wayward embers from some that don't know how to light fires. The double cable was a sound and best practice decision, IMO.
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you marshall your crew slowly and safely very well managed!
Mark B We are a team
of all the tree felling vids on youtube, I keep coming back to this amazing show of skill and brains. not many would take this on for fear of damaging the chimney and roof. I guess that's why it has 2.6 million views so far. Great vid!
Up to 3.6 million views
That last cut, where the tree appeared to hold out, reminded me of that poem "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light...." That old boy just didn't want to give out.
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When I bought a house 20 years ago, the first thing I did was clear trees away from it. Never regretted that decision.
You missed one!
I built my house 35 years ago on a 2 acre lot. Cleared the lot to accommodate the house.
I sure wish I took more down.
Gypsy moths attacked some big white oaks in recent years.
Very costly to take down these trees, but had to be done.
I let certain trees grow naturally at my home and now the roots are under the driveway and the side cedar fences, growing and pushing the fence out of its couplers.One of the Japanese maples is leaning in towards the roofline and it needs to be removed.
I am in the process of the very same thing. It boggles my mind how people allow trees next to their home to grow so big and become risky. I am taking one tree that exceeds 40’ and is within 8 feet of my house. I am taking it down and I don’t give a damn what my nosy know it all neighbors think about it........oh oh oh I am so mean for cutting down a cottonwood that is within 8 feet of my house and sends out offshoots all over my property. Damned ignorant tree huggers!!!!
I have had. 31 80 foot junk pines taken out. About 12 of them lifted over the house with a 100 foot crane. Best thing I have ever done.
Well done. I have a tree service so I can respect you and your crew.
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For a tree job hell...I'd say you all did a fantastic job...nothing was damaged and no one got hurt or killed...
I applaud your job well done...
david welsh thanks David
Nice job! Thanks for sharing.
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Blair........you guys really earned your stripes on this one. Whew! Man.........Honestly, I was cringing all the way through. I bet it felt like 50 tons lifted off your shoulders when ya finally cut the log where it was actually resting on the chimney. It's amazing how much free flowing water a tree like that can harbor inside. If I were that homeowner, I would throw you guys one helluva barbecue. That crane company still has even me ticked off, as one of the worst displays of doing business imaginable. That was the best tree service video I've ever seen. Thank you Sir!
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@@arboristBlairGlenn Oh yes, I watched that video about the massive oak split back when ya first posted it. I get really busy at times, so I get behind on your videos. But I eventually find the free time to go on a marathon........watching many of your videos back to back..........I always enjoy them Blair!
@@howabouthetruth2157 thanks, I see your comments often
you guys did a wonderful job. from communication through the safety and protection of crew and property. sadly, i work for companies that either don't have a bucket nor have $ to get crane...or worse yet the crane op and crew smoke weed. i would have to build the frames and climb said tree...sheesh, i should of became a cop
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Love jobs like this. Really exercises your talent. You guys did a great job. Innovative persistence. The A-frame was a good idea. You have to assume that the root system has been severely compromised in order for the tree to lean as it did.
It was a creative thinking job for sure. Thank you
and invite the guy who build the chimbey for a beer :-)
Herbert Hoppe yup yup
Bio logy ... then bring him some flowers
Whistling Maniac Invite the grand kids then. :-)
chimbey? do you mean chimney?
Whistling Maniac chimney is semi new
That final cut was so sweet.
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That tree didnt want to give up. It stood until the last possible moment. The milled up wood from that bottom section must have been insane.
ABSOLUTELY FACINATING...Such delicate work done so methodically. Amazing to watch.
Thanks, it was a head scratcher for sure
Some bowl turner just found a supply source for the next five years.
I was thinking that too as I watched the video! A lot of valuable wood there.
Nice, this is the proper way, safe and slow. Good job, no doubt costly, but well done.
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Where's your sense of adventure? Lucky to find these guys most people, like the crane co., would not have the balls to tackle this job.
What a nightmare intelligence and bravery wins the day. Great job guys!
Thank you.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Great ending when the home owners walk by with that grateful look of relief.
Makes it all worthwhile after many sleepless nights.
Never call it a crane... Considering it a crane could kill you, trust me! ;)
I had to blink away tears when that last lump was lifted from the chimney. Brilliantly done.
Thanks
u need to get out more
Tethers on the sections of tree being cut off so they don't fall and cause harm, but no tether on the guy doing the cutting while balancing on his tiptoes on a sloping roof!
It's good that you own to mistakes in this video, and that was certainly one of them.
I don't agree with safety for safety sake where the sense, skill, experience and judgement of the operator suffices, but some of your guys evidently lack the judgement to take simple precautions that involve very little inconvenience and prevent serious accidents that can easily happen.
Other than that - interesting and informative video!
Slope was really not much and the tree was right there to stop you. We did blow off the roof often. You know, the best of tree crews makes mistakes and we make our share. If we can learn from them then it is a win.
aporiac, I noticed exactly the same problem. I winced and held my breath at 20:33, as it was obvious that with one errant step that worker could have easily slid off the roof. And no, the tree was not going to stop him. After his feet flew out from under him and he slid on his butt through the sawdust he would have went right under it.
He absolutely should have been tied off. Dangerous move.
+David Vanderbyl if you were up there, you would see it differently. Not very steep at all
This is a good discussion. My friend Steve, after more than 25 years as a House Carpenter was shingling the side of a house. His very first accident.... He slipped and fell THREE FEET ONTO SOFT SOIL and broke his shoulder and couldn't work for 6 months.... NO INSURANCE either, and paid for it all out-of-pocket over some years. Had two in the crib and his Wife preggo too. What's the "cost" of a little extra time for a little Fall Protection?
The Tree didn't Crack your mortar cap it cracked overtime from years of settlement and erosion and by the way I would put a liner in the chimney and put a cage on top to keep debris and animals from coming in.
Nicholas Tedeschi and you were there?
The first close up showed only three or four cracks. Later, and before band clamps were applied, it was riddled with cracks.
Just drop the firewood down the chimney. Save the homeowner from having to haul it into the house.
no,drop the guy doing the commentary
Lol...good one!
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Ha! Good stuff!
let the oak dry out and sell it
Good gosh you guys were perfect in the way you managed getting that tree down piece by piece. My hat is off to you.
The chimney said "Live Oak, how dare you lay on me without my permission, I shall combust you in my bowels and release your essence into the sky."
I watched and surprised myself and forgot where I was being so absorbed with whether nor not this was going to work out. A brilliant job of visualizing the physics of it and knowing so many variables, a whole ingenious dynamic to it that there are not instruction manuals for. It looked like such beautiful wood. You said "oak" so were you or the owners able to sell that big log to like a wood vernier company? My mother's friend's husband invented the vernier machine and had a big vernier company somewhere in Florida, last name Cavanaugh I think.
That's a big tree and a big project! Not something you'd do for a hobby after sunday lunch. If one thing goes wrong, the whole operation was for nothing.
Thank you. Sorry, late reply. Looking through missed comments.
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Blair
Wow, that was incredible. I was mesmerised. What an amazing team.
You can come out now, Santa.
Is there a plethora of crane companies? That's totally cold and bad business to ditch you like that.
And that chimney is awesome.
Jason I totally agree 110%with what you said.
My guess would be the owner of the crane company was concerned over insurance issues they didn’t want be liable if the tree service made a mistake and blamed the crane operator it woulda been hell and court battles and blame games for years
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Im with you on that one. The owner was envisioning sitting in front of the judge trying to explain his way out . I dont think his vision ended in his favor. So he bailed.
"We Spotted Dudes with Saws that Seemed had Filed-Down Chains, Just Walking Down the Street... So We Hired them to cut down our Tree from Hell" should be the Title.
Tyler Trent so Tyler, this sounds very much like you are insulting me. Is that what you are doing?
Tyler,
I imagine like most of the general population you are completely ignorant to what we do as arborists so I will cut you some slack in my response. What I saw in this video was a master of his craft saving a house from complete destruction, and made it happen even after the crane company decided it wasn't for them. Very few companies I know could have accomplished this job with the resources he had at hand. Blair, as always, another fantastic job.
-Patrick
A derecho 10 years ago did almost exactly this to my house, when a 60yo 40'x4'dia choke-cherry fell, to be supported precariously by 6" of the ridge-line of my house and 4" of the front roof edge over my picture-window. We too, were very lucky in our game of 'pickup-sticks' like pruning. Thanks for sharing.
you2tooyou2too glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you check out my others
That is a beautiful log. Imagine the slabs that can be cut from it.
since I started turning wood bowls on my lathe, I get real sad to see all that either go in the chipper or into firewood or to the dump. I'm driving down the street and see an amazing tree and comment to my wife, "look at all those cool bowls!"