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Tree Removal Advice
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11-13-2009, 06:49 PM
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Re: Tree Removal Advice
Out of curiosity, how did you end up getting the contract to remove the tree? Why didn't they just use a tree surgeon? No offence meant.
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11-13-2009, 07:19 PM
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Re: Tree Removal Advice
No tree surgeon here, but , if I fell the tree then trimmed it, I would trim the nonload bearing limbs first. Be easy to cut a loadbearing limb , the tree rolls, you run to avoid the main trunk just to have a nonload bearing limb hit you 10 feet away when the tree rolls over from having its crutch removed.
If the tree is down and you start to cut a load bearing limb, cut it from the bottom up to avoid geting the saw wedged/pinched. |
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11-14-2009, 01:32 AM
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Re: Tree Removal AdviceQuote:
To be honest, I feel comfortable removing the tree, but I am also cautious to a fault. Posting the inquiry is added insurance. I have gotten sage advice here on a topic I knew little about. I may have been just fine keeping the questions to myself, but I prefer asking the real professionals, such as yourself. I would never attempt this if I didn't feel safe.
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11-14-2009, 01:34 AM
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11-14-2009, 10:22 PM
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Re: Tree Removal Advice
If that whole tree fell on you the chances of you getting hurt are pretty slim unless you're using a walker and can't get up
 That pullon chainsaw will work just fine. If you're familiar with paver work you should be able to pull up the pavers, cut out the offending roots and reinstall without getting rid of the tree. Looks healthy for now and it must like that spot. |
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11-15-2009, 11:00 AM
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Re: Tree Removal AdviceQuote:
 That tree looks to be about 20 ft tall and what, about 6" to 8" in girth for the main part? I don't think I would want it to land on me. Besides, I just removed an eyepatch for an injury to my eye from a freak accident, a collision between my eye and an auction card I had in my shirt pocket. Someone who does this on a regular basis may all the confidence in the world with a small job like this. Call me aworry wart, I see tree work as very dangerous even for people that do it on a regular basis. |
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11-15-2009, 11:46 AM
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11-15-2009, 12:07 PM
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Re: Tree Removal Advice
Pictures?Youtube worthy video?
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11-15-2009, 03:11 PM
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Re: Tree Removal AdviceQuote:
 Thanks for asking, Treeandland. 
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11-15-2009, 03:36 PM
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11-15-2009, 03:44 PM
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Re: Tree Removal AdviceQuote:
...not...have....way..?
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