Search results for query: *

Sure, Dave. We are all at different levels of skill, just don't try to be something you're not and pretend you're some kind of expert if you're not. There are plenty of real experts here (like yourself) who can sniff out the bullshitters real fast.

I looked at the tree the other day. One lead over the house to the right needs to be dropped first because otherwise it would not clear the other oak in the yard. But once that lead is off it's a straightforward flopper. Yes, there's a lot of exposure involved, but the risk is relatively low if...

Hey Rob, long time no see. :)

The 935 Vermeer isn't bad.

Yup, the 625 is about worthless. It's better suited for landscapers chipping up hedge trimmings. You'd almost be better off stacking and chopping the brush in the dumpster by hand unless you get a bigger chipper. Whatever size it's rated for, divide by 2 and that's how big you'll actually be...

The top 10' of the tree won't make craters in the neighbor's lawn. And flopping the tree whole will usually make a lot less craters than chunking everything out. But then you knew that.

Pace it off. How tall is the tree, 60', 70'? Start at the trunk and pace off 20-23 paces taking normal length steps (36" stride). As far as the back lean, I'd be very precise with my notch and back cut. I'd also have a line set as high as possible and tied off to a solid anchor (or a Bobcat)...

Check your clearance on both sides and flop it towards the street. EZPZ And that sounds like good money for that tree compared to these parts. Around here that would go for less than $2K, I'd have it brushed out and on the ground in 2-2.5 hours using the bucket.

Shop around for a freelance climber. Pay in your area is as low or lower than here, so $250-$300 should get you a decent climber for a day. Call around and find somebody with a good reputation. If he's any good at all he should have his own climbing gear and at least two chainsaws. If you find...