Anatomy of a smooth Crane Pick

Plus some happy Birthdays. . .

[@annbilling7036]

We were shocked to hear you are in your 50's, thought you were in your 30's

[@gerritvanwilligen]

Less dare devil... I rather call it a team that operates with experience, knowledge and above all: trust. This is what makes things go smooth and gets you guys home safe in the end of the day. Safety isn't about regulations, it's an attitude. Be safe! Congratulations to you for your daughter.

[@graysaw]

You’re in your 50’s! Thought you were late 30’ early 40’s!

[@JJ-pv9rf]

Where can I get that amazing shirt?

[@ryanslandandtreesvc454]

@Augusthunicke, bro, that hat and shirt are bass add!

[@SctyGrpPowers]

Plus now you own the company and are responsible, so better a little more conservative and safe is wise!!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Sorry AUGUST, I watched this a couple days back and forgot to leave a comment telling you, I think THIS VIDEO is one of your best efforts (and you made a ton)! Anyway, this is aimed directly at a newb, or someone expert (like you). HOMEWORK - one must do lots of HOMEWORK 'not' to get hurt and what you presented here is way over the top for ALL to SEE and I hope they (ALL) will watch! Thank you and God bless to you & yours always! Sonny (CT)

[@jeffschroeder9089]

My bday is sept 22, and I want that shirt. Haha

[@jimmy5834]

1st

[@SmokeytheBeer]

I love the way you described the committee in your head. Do you ever think of your family while you climb? Or would that be too distracting? Mine are always at the forefront of my thoughts (especially in sketchy trees, during storms, etc) that I want to see them at the end of the day. If trees have taught me one thing is love your family.

[@chrissaunders6005]

Great birthday wishes, Nice heartfelt sincerity August., as always....

[@TGSamantha091]

I am glad you learned the proper way to pick with a crane.. My Navy OSHA Safety trained brain would kick your butt off the site if I saw "old school" shenanigans.. Stay safe

[@alabalanutnbolt]

Don’t forget that the phones we look at so many times a day can also tell you the time and date , they can even replace your memory for your special occasions and warn you in advance. This is a great way of preventing “the face”. Happy unbirthday to everyone who’s birthday isn’t today and happy birthday to everyone who’s birthday is today. Have a great day August and everyone who’s supporting the channel.

[@bradywatcherson498]

Thanks August, great vid, love ya man...you're a good dude! I like what you said "the committee in your head has to be silenced"; I agree, it's part of listening to your gut. Well said! Happy Birthday Andreas! Take care all, be safe.

[@hphillips7425]

The reason you think that way is because you have lived long enough

[@om617yota8]

You can get away with a lot..............until you can't.

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Excellent subject! Great explanation. Took my hat off too. Happy birthday everyone! I tell my wife to send me a pick of what she wants. That was nice of his buddy. That was great of you.

[@woodspecialist83]

First off I love your Chanel, secondly what size is your crane?

[@InDisTREETV]

I don't get to do any crane work now ..but I did quite a bit in the past and I find it fascinating ..love watching crane work

[@Thetreefella]

Awesome video...I love watching those crane pics . I love your videos sir...💚🌳👍👊🌳💚

[@runninonempty820]

So if Hannah was born on September 9th 1997, wouldn't she be 23?

[@AugustHunicke]

😬😬 prolly so

[@brianfloyd8033]

Thanks for the knowledge on crane pick ! Happy birthday to everyone that has a birthday today

[@rgbrown90]

My mom's birthday is September 11th along with her twin sister

[@johnnyguzman2131]

Same concept as the spider leg?

[@AugustHunicke]

Yep

[@johndurant8687]

My oldest son was born September 14, 1990 also.

[@davoupnya3202]

We are all humans and no one is better than another ! We all have just as much right to be here as the next person ! I am at Peace !

[@rgbrown90]

Gah man you don't look old enough to be my dad, I'm 30 Trees must keep you young

[@michaellaporte896]

Even though you think that you are not any better than. You are as good as any.🙂

[@laurier3348]

Does someone climb over the limb to hook the ropes or how do you do that ?

[@michaellaporte896]

Thank you. August Hunicke.

[@billyshumate853]

Hey August hope you're doing well

[@backpages1]

A confluence of events ... so I'm watching the video and after the crane talk, you start talking about birthdays. I was only half paying attention I guess, and it wasn't until you mentioned cops, I was one of those, that the other stuff came back around ... your daughters birthday was 9/9, and so is my daughter's, some years earlier though, and then the other thing ... her child, my granddaughter, is named Hannah. How strange is that. A confluence...

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, Paul.

[@jackberdine]

Shoutout to all the first responders. Unfortunate that we live in a system that allows for wanton violence and murder by our police though. I wanted to be a cop before I was a climber. Im happy with my choice.

[@AugustHunicke]

Yeah, everything‘s a mess. Our government is allowing wanton violence too by rioters because it promotes their political agendas. If socialism takes over, most governmental enforcers will be bad whereas most now use the constitution for a guide.

[@nelsbackstrom4493]

Is that Spruce Lee on your shirt? Hope all is well with your crew and family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Thanks for the upload

[@kimoalana426]

Nice man. Aloha

[@davidgriffith3548]

The easiest way to sum it up is that now you are much more knowledgeable about cranes and how they should be utilized, and are applying that knowledge in a way to safely and efficiently accomplish your job. 20 year old August didn’t know much about cranes. 20 year old August was just a tree guy and was trusting the crane guy to be the expert and to assure you that what you were doing and how you were loading it was safe. 52 year old August is now both a tree guy and a crane guy, and is focused on keeping his crew working efficiently and in as safe a manner as possible.

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

Happy BD Andreas. Congrats to August for developing such a upbeat/educational KZbin channel.

[@williambrown1031]

Two words describe a perfect day working trees: Blissfully Uneventful!!

[@Clymer1776]

One year I called my brother and wished him a happy birthday. The next day I realized his birthday was the next month. I knew when his birthday was, I just completely forgot what month it was.

[@adammarshall1830]

Hi August - Adam Marshall here from Stoke on Trent here - just wanted to say how much I enjoy and love your posts! Thinking of all you Oregonians when I read of the devastating fires affecting your beautiful state! Cannot stop hoping that you and your family, both home and work, keep safe in these troubled times! I know you have faith, as do I, and this will sustain you now and beyond! God bless and keep both safe and well!

[@betternfred]

Great vid. You are an excellent teacher August. I have two with birthdays in September as well. I asked my wife to bail me out and put birthdays on my work calendar but she's leaving me to figure it out on my own🤔😬

[@trefallerhighline2152]

Nice job on the video MBTL thank you for the opportunity to hear from you. Life is precious injoy all that you can.

[@banann64]

Happy birthday August I hope it was a wonderful one God bless stay safe🙏🏽❤️🎂🎈🍀🌈

[@davoupnya3202]

Pick smart and safe ! Customer's see you for what you are Professional's ! Much love to you August, your crew, and to all of your family's !

[@kimoalana426]

Good answer

[@DouglasCarnall]

Crane *wisdom*. Revealing your learning by how you learned it is surely the best way. Thanks August, as ever.

[@edwardrivas8958]

What hitch do you recommend when tying the branch?

[@chrisgirard7297]

Stick with a cow's hitch or timber hitch, nothing else.

[@stick0035]

Looking back at what we did back in the day is just nuts, just lucky to be here now, there's a lot who aren't.

[@rickicalvert3156]

Great video as always. Happy Birthday to all fellow Septemberians

[@TGSamantha091]

Wow wow wow. amazing breakdown of the lift.. =) Thank you for the training

[@antoalvarez11]

Amazing

[@seaturkey5608]

Great answer to the birthday, happens to me all the time. A day is a day and the next is another

[@annemitchell3408]

B

[@leonardvirtue5753]

What's up august 😆😆.💪 Nice.😆 Cheers.👍

[@ChosMan16]

Took me over twenty years to really appreciate the value in “happy birthday”.

[@billyshumate853]

Great video as always take care and have a blessed night and day tomorrow

[@evanhooten4459]

You're doing good in this world. Thanks.

[@dennishayes65]

I think his name is pronounced Bi yorkli !

[@weaverkevin5462]

September New Year babies that's when I was conceived September 26 1962 . thanks for the video August.

[@perrybrown4985]

My Wife and her sisters too - September, go figure...

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Happy birthday people 😆😆.💪 👍

[@stevestrees6553]

I like the natural pivot post. Nice pic!

[@gregbrown9271]

Happy birthday Andreas 🎂🤙

[@sjaaksjaak1659]

Damian is out fighting fires?

[@billyshumate853]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE

[@zacharyvought5597]

The grocery store.. 😂

[@jakubhostinsky4482]

Was it Quercus rubra?

[@billyshumate853]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

[@Wreckitron6]

I've been doing crane tree removals for 15+ years, always stood those up with a notch on top stand it up through the notch with a nice hinge.

[@AugustHunicke]

Mb. Like I said, I’ve done it too. Not supposed to tho.

[@chrisgirard7297]

@@AugustHunicke All depends on the situation and more so your LZ. You may not have the room to set a long horizontal pick down and have to stand the piece up instead. It's harder to do, but certainly is an allowable and acceptable way to make the lift, just not part of the BMP for Crane Rigging in Trees.

[@AugustHunicke]

@@chrisgirard7297 I think standing them up is easier, less rigging. There’s a time for everything. Yep, crane classes want to line angle always straight up and down. Not reasonable in the real world IMO

[@hosocat1410]

Good info. Can I ask what the name of your crane school was?

[@AugustHunicke]

Cranes 101

[@hosocat1410]

@@AugustHunicke 👍 thanks. I've never worked with bucket trucks or cranes. Just curious what's out there.

[@boyse69]

Butterflies putting you on alert is a good comment, also caring about your team so much ! I often stop and think slow down remember what you were told about what could happen.