You saved so much money doing that yourself, even with the rental. Doing anything and everything yourself is always the way to go. Great job buddy
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CatDaddySteve
5 ай бұрын
IF you have experience with saws abd and rigging. When he mentioned Bukin Billy Ray I knew he was not just a brainless homeowner 😊
@treeguyable
Ай бұрын
Exactly! I have been climbing, doing trees for 34 yrs. I often wonder, why people don't just climb the trees themselves, and clean up all the debris, and grind the stumps. Why do they even hire me?
@tuanas458
15 күн бұрын
The point of paying other people to do it is so you don't have to do it. Lol.
@treeguyable
15 күн бұрын
@@tuanas458 Thank goodness!
@roypatterson9910
2 жыл бұрын
One thing straight from the start that I noticed you did wrong that wasn't very safe, is you put the feet of the outriggers straight on the ground and not on top of some thick plywood or something strong that has a much wider footprint. Those outriggers could have sunk into the ground causing you to topple over. I don't know if you ever heard of Sun Belt Rentals, but I used to work for them and I learned all kinds of different things working with them, but I also worked in the construction industry my entire life.
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
Good point. Ground is very firm here in the summer. If it was spring, that would be a different story.
@roypatterson9910
2 жыл бұрын
@@VincesDIYs I get you, but you just never know, and that's a lot of weight on the outriggers, and the further you extend the boom the more weight is added, because of leverage.
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
If the ground is firm it's firm. I could park a mac truck on a pogo stick in my yard in the summer and it probably wouldn't make a dent. Definitely use thick plywood- not that osb crap- if it's soggy or non-packed earth- like a garden bed! That's an on the spot judgement call. This looked like most pro jobs I've seen, even reputable ones will caught doing some risky stuff, it comes with the territory. The biggest concern I had watching was around 28:20 when the rope was tethering the cut logs to the tree trunk above, and the trunk looked a bit sketchy, a little thin with elbows, along with a probably rotten crotch just below. The weight and momentum of those logs was surely testing its strength. Had it cracked or split things may have gotten pretty ugly. Glad it held up well enough though to get the job done. Over all it turned out great. The average diy'er should probably not be attempting this though, it did take a fair amount of skill and experience to get this done without someone dying lol.
@JoeCornerNetwork
2 ай бұрын
I’m glad you got through that safely. The kids were so cute cheering you on !
@jerrybigrig9475
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job.. Your son learned some valuable experiences.. A hard day's work won't kill ya .. This is how calluses are made ..👏👍👏
@jeremygibbs8659
10 ай бұрын
On the bigger branches I like to use a “snap” cut where you make two bypass cut several inches apart. That allowed you to set you saw down, “snap” the limb off and remain in control the entire time.
@VincesDIYs
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the hint! Will keep in mind for next time.
@28thAttempt
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. My Dad and I used exactly the same setup as you and your son. I was on the ground and dad was in the cherry picker. To prevent the rope from slipping of the cut branch maybe cut little notches for the rope to grab into. Greetings from Germany. Nice channel
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good idea on the notches!
@diydanny914
3 ай бұрын
Great job and saved a lot of money. You also had some great helpers. I really enjoyed watching this video. Have a great weekend.
@VincesDIYs
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Videos-hp3lb
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to be limbing a giant elm tree on my property later this summer because my wife is demanding it. Can I borrow your kids? I'll need the feeling of being awesome.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Haha, having a cheering section is mandatory :)
@chjp2346
5 ай бұрын
A suggestion; make a back/under cut so you don't have limb swingers or hangers and will be more predictable.
@VincesDIYs
5 ай бұрын
You are correct. The difference between myself and a real pro :)
@lemme_phister
Жыл бұрын
First off, good job working with what you have. The first major issue you have is the set up of the lift. You never, EVER set up on a slope, no matter how solid the surface. Secondly, you ALWAYS tie-off in a lift, no matter what. Otherwise, good for you 👍
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
The lift was tied off when I was on the slope. You can see the strap at 8:46
@lemme_phister
Жыл бұрын
@@VincesDIYs sorry, I was speaking of you not utilizing fall protection equipment while operating the lift.
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
My good friend had a tree trimming business for 40 years. He died after falling out of the bucket. Even the most seasoned pros can forget or make a mistake and it's game over. Highly risky work here indeed. Bet he saved a few grand doing it himself.
@shaneh2755
3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for the video.... and propee hardware advice , most guys would have left that part out of the video. You might save someone's life by sharing your experience.
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly :)
@abacab87
Ай бұрын
it's so worth getting a big chipper for clean up. It reduces tones of brush down to almost nothing.
@VincesDIYs
Ай бұрын
Ya, would have nicely taken care of all the branches.
@mattking3148
2 жыл бұрын
I have some trees leaning heavenly towards my house. I have poked around the idea of a lift? Watching this video gave me ideas to achieve my goal. To add as well 😎, the guy in the basket seems he's having more fun then a Korean at a hot dog eating contest 😃😃. Job well done Sir. From Ohio. Let's have some fun 🤘
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
Yup it was fun. All the best with your trees!
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
Hey those fat Americans who lost the hot dog eating contest looked like they were having just as much fun as the Korean guy😅
@jgraham8248
12 күн бұрын
obviously not your first rodeo. Job well done and thanks for sharing!
@VincesDIYs
12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ExtremeRecluse
2 жыл бұрын
I will be doing the same project. I have 7 trees from 40 to 70 feet. I have no structures to worry about. I will use a 50 foot boom from HD. Will go up to 40 and lop off the top 30 ft. Will rent a bobcat with a claw. Will have 3 helpers with chainsaws on the ground
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
Should be good to go then!
@geezerhull
Жыл бұрын
who is HD?
@dandzprod
Жыл бұрын
@@geezerhull home depot
@yilehuli
Жыл бұрын
@@geezerhullhome depot bro
@geezerhull
Жыл бұрын
@@yilehuli thank you bro. didn't know they did that. duh....I guess i could have just read the video title.
@treeguyable
Жыл бұрын
Things that would help ,and be safer: A body harness, and fall arrest lanyard attatched, a top handle climbing saw, straps and caribiners to hold saw and pole saw on the basket, a 100 ft rope, to lower and lift stuff , for refueling, water , etc.
@jeffmadden5130
Ай бұрын
I'm with this guy. Fall arrest harnesses and lanyards are a must. And easy to come by. Surprised at the number of people using these and no fall arrest protection. Cheap insurance. Keeps you out of the ER or a coffin.
@Johnny53kgb-nsa
2 ай бұрын
Did the lift have outriggers ? Maybe use a heavy clevis to run your rope thru. Good job.
@VincesDIYs
2 ай бұрын
Yea it had out riggers. Thanks!
@joequillun7790
Жыл бұрын
Well done. Next video..."How to remove a stump". :)
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Deal!
@devinscott447
Жыл бұрын
Sick land cruiser
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Yup, we like it. Over 300k miles on it now.
@youtoldharpotobeatme5023
2 жыл бұрын
That really genius of you!
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
What is genius?
@Red2kTA
11 ай бұрын
One handed saw operation? No safety pants? You are asking for something bad to happen. And no leveling/stabalizing items under the extended feet?
@rayfritz7126
3 ай бұрын
Nice! I need to get the lift in a tight spot. Can it be moved by hand at all?
@VincesDIYs
3 ай бұрын
Not really. Its pretty heavy.
@Baku-oc5fc
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! How did you rig the tree limbs so they slide down the rope? Thanks.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Was just a rope with a loop on one end and a carabiner on the other. I would secure the piece I was cutting with rope using the loop and then attach the carabiner to the other rope that was secured between the tree and ground
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Watch an expert doing it here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/u4BqzWSmhotmgqQ
@dlc8130
2 ай бұрын
Im suprised you weren’t required to wear a harness??
@stevenpringle7813
9 ай бұрын
How high does that lift go? If you extended it horizontally from the base without any height applied, would it start to want to tip over?
@VincesDIYs
9 ай бұрын
I think it was 35 feet. No, it would not tip going horizontally with no height.
@neilmaccubbin844
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have to reposition the machine a lot to get to all parts of the tree? I have to remove a 50ft maple with access to 2 sides.
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
Just one time for the last maple. For the first one, I did not have to move it at all.
@neilmaccubbin844
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kynv8
4 ай бұрын
How many days did it take you to cut down the 5 trees?
@VincesDIYs
4 ай бұрын
2 days - but not full days.
@scottjohnson3226
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! How much did it cost to rent the JLG?
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. About $400 cad including tax and insurance for a day.
@scottjohnson3226
3 жыл бұрын
@@VincesDIYs Thank you for the info!
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
NP!
@justingurganus286
Жыл бұрын
When zip lining the limbs notch them
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that would have held them better
@backgroundnoises1076
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to drop all the trees? Not the clean up
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
All 5 trees about 10 hours. If you did not have to do any rigging and could drop the limbs straight down, you could do a good size tree in an hour.
@backgroundnoises1076
2 жыл бұрын
@@VincesDIYs Thank you for the quick reply. Where did you buy the rigging equipment?
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
@@backgroundnoises1076 the clevis/ shackles and rope I got at a local hardware store - princess auto, the porta wrap I bought used. Get climbing / rigging rope if you can afford. It’s a lot better and stronger
@KHtally
Жыл бұрын
You need to undercut first and it will fell cleanly.
@jfox9317
2 жыл бұрын
What type and size rope for lowering. I have the exact same thing to do in three weeks. D links for zip possibly ?
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
It was a 1” thick nylon rope. The small rope that tied the branches to the zip rope was 1/2” rope. I got the strongest available at a local store. If you can get arborist rope, go for that. It’s many times stronger.
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
How'd it turn out? Hope you're still around!
@treeguyable
Жыл бұрын
Get an arborist rope, 150 ft., costs more, but ,better rope, can always re-sell it. Get locking caribiners, instead of cheesy pear links.
@paulbw82
11 күн бұрын
Is this in Ontario?
@VincesDIYs
9 күн бұрын
Yes
@obombabeenlaid5101
2 жыл бұрын
1. What was that nailing the foot? Into soil? What would that do? 2. Fat pieces can be cut smaller instead of tying ropes because they can swing back to hit or even tip boom over.
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
It was more to see if the feet were moving. And yes, in hard soil they make a difference.
@ExtremeRecluse
Жыл бұрын
Put in a big pile. Let it season for a year and then burn it.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
That’s what we did. Split it and left it for a year. Burned beautifully!
@marcconner8382
Жыл бұрын
Admire the heart but partner you are lucky no injuries. Ppe's, backcut, wedge, length of cut, use of the outriggers. God was watching over you
@jaseun1
Жыл бұрын
You should have had a hard hat, 5 point harness tied off to the basket and the tools should have been tied off with lanyards to the basket.
@guyin916
Жыл бұрын
fall protection with harness and lanyard should have been worn. they are required for boom lifts in USA and Canada. also... better safe than sorry. great video otherwise.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joeb134
Жыл бұрын
Yea. It's a 10k OSHA fine in the states.
@4.0gpa44
Жыл бұрын
@@joeb134 Osha only fines business, not home activity. Also OSHA only fines businesses if they let their employees violate safety standards. If a business owner personally takes those risks, such as not wearing a harness, but has all employees follow OSHA, OSHA can't fine the business or the owner. However, a harness is a good idea.
@joeb134
Жыл бұрын
@@4.0gpa44 Its still an example of how serious it is taken. I work on a bucket truck daily. I would absolutely be clipped in for this, with or without the fine.
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
This was definitely OSH!T approved!!🤣
@ernestsandoval9624
Жыл бұрын
Great job...those were some difficult trees to get down. I love the kids cheering for you in the back ground...lol.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was a slightly stressful job. It’s always nice to have a cheering section :)
@tomhopkins6758
Жыл бұрын
YIKES 😮😱
@christiansamuel89
Жыл бұрын
Great job. Do you need a license or permit to rent the boom?
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
No special license needed.
@easttnlawncare6740
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking how much was it at Home Depot
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
About $400 for a day
@garycasey991
Жыл бұрын
I only have a dead post oak tree the drought are the hard freeze done four trees in on staying alive
@mpeters5549
3 жыл бұрын
are those hard wood or soft wood trees?
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
Hardwood - Maple
@shawnrutters
10 ай бұрын
I'm not billy but I didn't see a wedge cut anywhere. Flush cutting is so dangerous.
@garycasey991
Жыл бұрын
So how much does that cost to rent
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
I think it was around $300
@7eis
3 жыл бұрын
17:20 you have very little leverage with the rope so close to your cut.
@VincesDIYs
3 жыл бұрын
You’re right. But the lift did not go any higher and the tree was straight so not much pulling was needed.
@7eis
3 жыл бұрын
@@VincesDIYs i realise that. If there was space for a longer top I'd simply cut lower. It can be helpful to leave branches in the desired direction of the top and only skin the back. Your awareness really shows. I'm impressed for a homegamer. I believe you've figured a lot of stuff out in the progress and would've been "fluid in a bucket" real quick if you did it more often.
@Rick-the-Swift
Жыл бұрын
@@7eis Yep, the fact that he was looking up when he was cutting told me he pretty much knew what he was doing. I had a buddy nearly killed by a fallen branch because he wasn't paying attention to the top of the tree while cutting. The vibration and swaying caused a dead limb to shake out and came straight down on his hard hat, splitting his skull open. Even looking up in a bucket has no guarantees but at least gives you a chance to duck or block with an arm.
@treeguyable
Жыл бұрын
Popping chunks, with people right there, not the best Idea. If folks had been out of the way, you could have pulled over bigger pieces of wood, utilizing them, and a rope.
@ExtremeRecluse
2 жыл бұрын
I was quoted 23k. It will cost me a small fraction of that DIY style.
@VincesDIYs
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, just take your time.
@Jamesvh122
11 ай бұрын
23k sounds like you have a tree that boom lift won't reach, and is in rough terrain or over some costly structures. Or a job that would literally take multiple days. Don't under estimate the size of a job and get in too far over your head. Wood is heavy and the real cost is your safety and health. Be careful and be safe. Or you can scratch everything I said if you live in California or oregon, or any wildfire country. The overhead cost for tree companies there is insane.
@tholi1052
6 ай бұрын
We have been in the tree business for several years and have not yet quoted a $23K single job. I think you should get some additional bids. Price depends on the size of the tree(s), complexity of the removal, and removal of the debris. Doing it yourself means you need to take care of the debris removal. If you live in the country, just burn it. It you are in the city, you will need to haul it and dump. You generally do not know how difficult it can be until you do it.
@garycasey991
Жыл бұрын
My neighbor is not that close
@MrAlexyvane07
6 ай бұрын
5:58 the way you don’t do this job . 😅
@garycasey991
Жыл бұрын
But I have a bit of a problem I don't like real high places off the ground
@tholi1052
6 ай бұрын
Overall I would say that was an adequate job. You saved money and it does not appear that there was any damage or anyone hurt. You had an ample drop area that significantly simplifies the job. I would estimate that dropping the first tree would cost $650-800 and the second tree would run $750-1000. Debris removal would run $500. Stump removals for two trees would be $300. Anytime you are working in or under trees you need head protection. So does anyone that is working the ground under the tree. You were lucky, not good, with the first tree. The lift was not properly placed. Some type of foot pad should have been used so that the feet would not sink. They did not here because you were lucky. Those nails did absolutely nothing. You dropped many limbs right next to, or on, the lift. Again, you were lucky that you did not damage the lift, or worse. Did not see any backcuts or underside cuts. This assists in guiding the limb drop and eliminating or minimizing the tree rip that can change the drop of the limb and eliminates barber chairing. Your dad was working very close to where you were chunking down the pine tree. Dropped logs sometimes take unplanned bounces. He also had no helmet. When in doubt, smaller is better and safer. The limb you dropped from the zip line was large and should have been taken in multiple cuts. Again, you were lucky that you had a clear drop zone. You had many good cuts. Overall an adequate job. No injuries. No damage. You saved some money. I would not quit your day job.
@VincesDIYs
6 ай бұрын
No plans on becoming an arborist’s :)
@christophernaumann1650
Жыл бұрын
Put on a helmet , so many reasons to put on a helmet.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Yup, you are right.
@rogerhill7125
10 ай бұрын
Brain surgery is one of the most expensive medical cost ever. Hardhats are cheap by comparison!
@VincesDIYs
10 ай бұрын
Ya, I guess homemade brain surgery via a tree branch is something they should be avoided….
@MrScottgp
5 ай бұрын
fyi those nails did nothing
@VincesDIYs
4 ай бұрын
They made me feel more confident :)
@tomclose6643
Жыл бұрын
hi nice work what brand pole saw did you use?
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
It was a Poulan pro. Combination pole saw and weed wacker.
@jasonchumbley7975
7 күн бұрын
Yeah everyone that's ever worked at a tree company for any amount of time suddenly believe they're experts😅, when in reality people with no experience have been getting the job done for a long time, uts the American way, just do it,
@xst276
Жыл бұрын
🤡 show
@whatmust8146
Жыл бұрын
A piece of cake with the boom lift. Try to do it without one and no helper either!!! I did without helper and no boom lift not that tall but quite tall. I have no choice but to rent one with the next clean up.
@VincesDIYs
Жыл бұрын
Yup, it makes it a lot easier! Did you climb the tree?
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