Trees, Cranes and Chainsaws

Video of a recent tree removal job

[@AugustHunicke]

Interesting crane. Lots of moving parts. Like you, I calibrate the tension from the tree when I'm climbing. Some leave that job to the operator.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Donny port that saw reg?..fun little devils when there built..just wan thank you for over 10yrs of the best knowledge on the subject man could ask for…been watchin since you were still in England and ash removal vid and the 2 beech ones still are my favorites and the ones that got me to order a saddle..rope..and spurs..you are very loved and cherished by your tree brothers as we know you are by yer fam…thanks matt..

[@Recoates]

No, the 550 and 572 are both. Stock. They are good enough as is. For now

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Any day with a new Reg Coates video is a great day!

[@jimbrown4661]

""""Amen"""" Brother, That Guy Is In A League All Of His Own!!!!

[@danmcburney3247]

Well it doesn't look like you forgot anything in 7 year's.... really nice smooth picks !!! Interesting crane !! Thank you very much for the extra time an work to make the video's... they're always much appreciated

[@bradcordle7743]

Awesome videos as always Reg. I love how you always have a positive attitude even the worst scenarios. You’re video collection proves you are the prime example in keeping a cool/positive sttitude when often times that (to me) is the most important factor in the arborist game to making decisions that can alter lives of anyone involved in the operation. I am interested in seeing and using your climbing devices as well in the future. Your professional accomplishments and all of your hours in the saddle are proof that whatever you put your name on is legit. Thanks again for being humble and showcasing your skills step by step to help show the KZbin world a safe climbing composure in sometimes not the best scenarios. Brad from Georgia

[@shanesouza4303]

Great 👍 start for a new year. Glad to see you get a bit of a break and let the crane do some of the work. Hope the family is well. 😎✌️

[@marcduclos9789]

You made it real when you said 140 feet. The property below couldn’t take a hit. I am not a tree worker. I am in NH. 62 -1/2 now and they call me the old man on stone jobs. You made my day seeing you continuing on the trade.

[@GreenMntnFred]

Watching you work is always so relaxing despite the nature of the job.

[@h.i.m.dishonmaurice2599]

It never gets boring for me Reg!

[@sporranheid]

Sunday breakfast with a Reg Coates vid. What a treat! Have loved and admired your work and your videos for at least 7 years and I'm not even a tree guy. Never boring... 'cept maybe when ye go on wi' yersel, ye dour northern git 😜 (I still chuckle when I remember your Arborella video. Pure class. 🤣) All the best to you and yours, Mark in Scotland.

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Never boring to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@davepass1344]

Thank you Reg for your hard work.. I'm an arborist in West Sussex England, and really appreciate you showing your skills and expertise in this industry.. I've learnt a great deal from you... Many thanks and hope you have a nice Sunday.. Dave

[@cortlandtreeservice4619]

some day as a dream I'd love to come out from New York and work with you. thank you, Reg, for all the knowledge you have bestowed! to the tree care industry.

[@NHlocal]

Thank you for sharing that Reg. Although I've been in many trees and as you said, I'm used to things falling down under me, I have not yet worked with a crane. I appreciate watching the work go so smoothly knowing that a lot of "brain work" goes into getting it done properly. Thanks again and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

[@tonibueltemann5516]

Definitely not boring! Thank you for making the effort to share with us.

[@javanmaidment2094]

Reg, I am always in awe of your work and find it inspirational. Keep it up, as you really are a model professional. There's a lot to be said about experience, and I know I am always in for a good day in the classroom when I see you've posted. Cheers

[@richardsullivan1776]

Beautiful scenery, work, timber and Husqvarna chainsaws. Great footage, Mr. Coates!

[@randyupladek1855]

What a unique crane ! I love how the operator can run it by remote which allows him to see things you normally can’t see from a cab . Well done Reg always love the videos from the UK to BC 🙏

[@StjerneDK]

Thanks for sharing. They never get boring 💪 keep them comming. Its so facinating. I get vertigo just from watching 🙈 i dont know how you do it🤙

[@fishabit]

Great job rigging. Mentally when it would pinch your saw I would think "cable up" or "boom right" but to my amazement you said "cable down a little" and your saw would come free. Totally counterintuitive to me. And for the record I have never been bored watching any of your videos, more like puckered up 90% of the time lol. Great stuff that.

[@williamsolomon1307]

I love seeing that climbing device! Nice video! Thanks for sharing

[@TurboDog73TX]

Great work Reg, I've never done a crane assisted removal before so it was quite interesting. Thanks for all You share man.

[@simon2428]

The trust needed between both you and the crane driver is quite noticeable in this sort of work and I think it’s safe to say you both had it fully in this job.

[@jonathanhensley8685]

I love to see good straight cuts on crane removals. Awesome work Reg.

[@treemands]

Why when the saw got stuck a few times and detachment was awkward. V cuts keep the piece in place until sudden detachment with little or no chance of getting the tip bent or small wood holding back detachment. I was thinking the cuts were made for the sake of lumber and not having to re cut all the ends off?

[@stevendaniels7241]

Great work as always. Been watching for a while now. Can’t wait to get my hands on that device it looks compact and smooth. Stay safe up there brotha

[@jonoldroyd3885]

Watching your tree work is facinating. I would happily watch some longer vidoes, not boring for me 🙂. I've learnt lots about the subtle aspects and always glad to see you finish without drama & in 1 piece ! Keep up the great work.

[@575ban]

I enjoyed that Reg, thanks for showing us your skills 👍👍.

[@marko1025]

Fantastic Reg. Great to see you at it buddy . 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@billbliss2500]

Reg, I really enjoyed this video, it’s So much different than a regular climb, yet, each has there safety factors and angle points to consider. Thanks!

[@kingslew1866]

Thanks for the vid Reg! Appreciate your content. Saw sounds good...

[@br-dj2ti]

I love when when your videos pop up I know you're very busy if I ever can fly out to where you are and work with you for a week I would learn so much more knowledge it would be a dream of mine thanks reg for everything I hope all is well my friend God bless see you in the next video on my friend maybe one day I'll get to meet you in person stay safe

[@trentparker6180]

Awesome video Reg, your videos are the best tree work content on KZbin.

[@jimbrown4661]

I like To Think So Also!!! This Guy Is Awesome And Unique!!!

[@paulmcdonnell9734]

Great video Reg , very informative and professional work

[@jimbrown4661]

"""""""""Glad Your Back,"""""" !!!!!! Awesome To See You Back At It!!! When You Do Tree Work """"Nothing"""" Is Boring !!!!!!!! All Footage Is Watched!!!! I Appreciate You Taking The Time To Film Your Work!!!! Missed Your Coverage!!!! Super Glad Your Back!!! I Only Watch The """"You Tube"""" Stuff. Hope Everthing Is Good In Your World Mate!!! 😁🤗🤗🤗🙂👍👍. Best Wishes On Your Investments/ Inventions!!! Dont Forget To Throw In One Of Your EveryDay Funny Videos!!!! Like The One With Your Vacuum/ Blower/ Your Bride/ At Home/ """"""" And That's How You Win"""" Videos!!!! That One Was Super Cool!!!! Maybe One On Your Difficult Customers/ Coffee Stops / Driving To And From Job Sites, Or Your Help !!!! Pull A Prank / Joke On Your Wife ??? 😁😉🤗🤗🤗🙂👍👍. Maybe Even A Pub Stop !!!??? Cheers Mate, And Thanks !!! I Watch A Few Different Ones, But Your My Favorite!!!!

[@zacklittle8971]

Glad to see you’re making more content lately. I know you were going to stop. love all the content and knowledge you are sharing cheers reg!

[@petehendry4756]

Reg you're still our leader , the climber's climber, the top bloke .💪🏼

[@johnlenoir1023]

Thank you so much for the videos love the content I am just starting out on trying to climb trees and I love watching this thank you

[@dankotos61]

Nice work man. Good to see reg I haven't seen your videos in a while. Stay safe

[@kevinramsey519]

Please keep making more videos. I learn so much from you. It had been quite awhile since your last couple of videos.

[@f9qo]

Cool vid and nice work. Kudos to the crane operator as well, his just the right amount of lift given the size of the pick, makes for no surprises and a comfortable day.

[@diegovd7215]

Thanks, I enjoyed the video, and I read your comment about why the strait cut. So everything is perfect :)

[@Theboldwoodsman]

Great stuff Reg. Keep the videos coming and stay safe mate.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. Nice job, as usual. 👍

[@63sfletcher]

Thanks for sharing and taking the time. Warrington uk

[@batmantiss]

Thats a funny looking crane. Good work, thanks for the video. Always like watching you work.

[@turnoffski]

I think it's called a knuckle boom. It folds up behind the cab and still let's you carry a load still on the flatbed...

[@AForal-tr9td]

Hi Reg, a great Job 👍🏻

[@andrewure6974]

G'day Reg, now that's the way to climb a tree 👍happy new year all the best.

[@MrAndrew1400]

Awesome work mate, and some seriously good crane work, lucky you had some good operators.

[@shanebrewster2384]

Having only done one crane job in my short career, it still gives me butterflies when that cut section is above me and floating away. Knowing full well that the rigging and crane won’t fail, the possibility although again, highly unlikely,of equipment failure still exists. I’ve felt more comfortable breathing compressed air at 200’ below the surface than I feel removing tree sections with a crane!! Surely with more experience, the level of comfort will increase. Cheers 🍻

[@nickcooper8387]

I remember doing my first crane job with you in North West England back around 2006. 👍

[@donb8447]

Aside from you, Jacob Roger's from Guilty of Treeson is the only other cutter I've saw use the crane to fly up to the top.... too me thats efficiency of the work, time is money.... and your not wore out from climbing 140'.... Thank you Reg's for the videos and teaching a trade!! :)

[@joshmullinnex5113]

That crane is pretty awesome! Nice work

[@kyledisch4034]

beautiful,smooth and near perfect crrane picks.

[@gambianzambian]

keep it up Reg, your one of the few ..

[@jimbrown4661]

""""""Very Few""""" !!!!!! He's Definitely One Of A Kind!!! Very Cool.

[@alfadoofus]

The only issue I have is you get the cool ride to work and the view when you get there , but hey you have earned it 😁

[@vspecnurr34]

Brilliant job buddy 👌identical to how I like it, that crane operators a good guy as well epic set up on the controls

[@icstreeservices9820]

Nice controlled work there mate, glad your keeping well.

[@boyse69]

Nice and steady Reg thanks very enjoyable

[@jamesvwblack]

Really smooth operator you had there reg that makes the job

[@My_internet_persona33]

I run cranes in the oilfield. I would love the opportunity to do tree work one day. Looks awesome.

[@MrWalleye]

Very cool vid Reg. If you ever get to do one with a helicopter be sure and post it LOL.

[@fern6114]

Happy to see stuff from, and with all the music and explanations it’s never boaring, cheers ffrom Luxembourg 🇱🇺 europe 40% of forest

[@joshfentress4766]

Nice work ! Josh. Mountain Man Tree Works. Kodiak AK.

[@foxhollerhomestead]

I am a crane operator and a climber out of Washington state. Really enjoyed this video! Stay safe up there my friend!! 🙏🌲🏗️🌲🙏

[@capogiraffe]

I got my start tree climbing almost 20 years ago for a tree service/ crane company in the Okanagan. By stroke of chance my first day as a groundy I was tried out as a climber by necessity and took to it, continuing then on as the climber for that outfit. I rode the open hook every day for most of a year with all kinds of tree work but a lot of big ponderosa pine removals. We used a steel cable sling with a bow shackle to attach to the tree. The most usual cut was to use an overlapping snap cut crossing around the middle of the stem and cutting in to finish on whatever side the shackle is pulling from. Then the crane can do a little side to side move to break off the piece. I wanna say our boom was only 120' and from time to time I would have to do a tree significantly taller than the crane. I would get slung into the crown and would shackle the tree as high as I could then would rappel down as low as I dare, throw my lanyard around then pull my climbing rope out of the hook so the crane could tension. At full extension the crane could carry its least load but you are still doing picks of over half a ton. Sometimes when the tree is taller than the crane you know that the weight above where you shackled it is greater than the weight below your shackle but if you go any lower you risk over loading the crane (my employer had a previous climber fold a crane in half) so you create situations where the moment you cut that hold wood the whole piece flips and the top of the tree comes cartwheeling around and tries to give you a smack as you hide behind the stem. I learned to keep my lanyard as low as I could on the tree so that my pivot point was lower and i could duck down further out of the way of moving wood. To this day I still have the habit of making my topping cuts above my head more than needed from my days working with a crane. Good memories. Greetings from points further north and further west than you. 🇨🇦

[@jaytaylor1505]

Happy to see all is well with you Regg. Any news yet on that climbing device of yours?? Great work as always ,thanks for sharing.

[@Recoates]

Yes, It has a rival now. Hard to say which is better or will make it to the store first.

[@julianalderson3938]

No slow rope.reg love ya vids thanx

[@hrstuck]

The climbing device looks 👍

[@waller90]

Nipped up at 140ft and still cool as a cucumber. You must have the spirit of Dibnah with you up there.

[@Wiscotreeclimber]

Thank u Reg

[@jimturtle6223]

Not boring at all. And of course youre exhausted it is an intense day not only physically but mentally as well like you stated. Maybe you need a Starbucks haha Thank you for the video

[@Kevin.L_]

No danger of anything you care to share being boring Reg.

[@joarflesja1516]

Great work and a god cran operator

[@jimbrown4661]

Background Music Good!!! Also ! I Guess All those Trees Were Green, So To Salvidge Some Wood At A Mill For Lumber. ??? 🤗🙂😎.

[@Recoates]

Yes, 90% of that will be milled

[@acbanit845patterson9]

Very nice steady cranes indeed

[@Maczust63]

That crane is pretty sweet

[@talkingcargojunkremoval]

Homeboy is a Zen Master. Those trees will FAFO 😅😅😅😅

[@sawbandits]

love it I hope I can do at least one crane job in my career

[@slobmarley9070]

a braver man than I Reg

[@devondunkle1063]

Interesting crane. What size was it? Some real smooth picks on that bonus footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@Vic-wi2qx]

Very kool Crane.

[@7eis]

That anti gravity device sure is neat.

[@moretmolina274]

It's currently snowing in mid Michigan the weather is like an icebox but yet I still remain. Tree work firewood it doesn't really matter rain sleet snow in hail the arborist job is to prevail.

[@bonzey1171]

I liked that eerie music, did you make that? Well spooky that was

[@jimbob3165]

Well done👍

[@DZLLC]

Reg, I love your channel, and I respect your abilities! I was wondering why don’t you employ a Snapchat /V cut/ slim face cut on any of your crane picks. That should help mitigate pinching your saw? I suspect you do it to transition the pick into the hands of the crane operator a little smoother. It did seem like you did a great job of reducing kinetic energy! Thanks!

[@Recoates]

Jon I just answered a similar question by Mcmillan's Bush craft. Scroll though the comments to see it

[@AaronTheViking250]

that's a typical lower mainland day right there

[@smev4341]

Great job as usual Reg. I see your using your new designed ascender is it on sale yet?

[@Recoates]

Not yet. It has a competitor in-house, so which one makes it to the store first I don't know at this stage.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Would setting some mini wedges in the kerf help keep the bar from getting pinched if you're going all the way through? One in the back and one on each side?

[@Recoates]

When the tree is weighted heavy to one side, probably not. Best to keep out of the way and let the crane op wiggle the top until its free

[@jeffwolinski2659]

I'm sure the quality of the crane operator is a huge factor, stay safe up there!

[@Chevron.Muskoka]

@@jeffwolinski2659 I've worked with a few amazing and experienced operators..... I've worked with a few that shouldn't run a forklift let alone a crane. When you find a good company with a good operator you get as married to them as you can! Some crane places it's just another job and will dispatch anyone to your work.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

I'm an ecological restoration consultant and the same is true with excavator operators in stream restoration work, the difference between good and bad can be huge, and it isn't so much skill as it is the imagination of the operator, the good ones just "get it" instinctually.

[@neild7971]

The one in the back tips it to the bar. One either side close behind the bar and the cable down can tip the piece away from the bar in some cases.

[@timamoroso811]

I have a question sort of unrelated to this project, but I am a solo tree guy and have a similiar set up to you. Extended cab truck with a dump body, chipper ect. But I haven't figured a good way to store my saws in the bed of the truck. How do you store your saws?

[@timamoroso811]

I have really enjoyed your content over the last few years by the way, I've also learned a lot from your videos and wanted to say thanks for sharing them!

[@AshInTrees]

I'm running a little Mazda Ranger with a trailer right now. I cut slits into a 2'' by 6'' piece of white oak board and added legs on the ends so I can slide saws into the cuts to prevent them sliding around my bed. I can easily store my portable rack on my bed frame out of mind when I need the full bed. It's worked well for my little solo setup.

[@Recoates]

@@timamoroso811 I took out the back seat and built shelving for tools and the battery saws, blower etc. But the gas powered equipment stays on the back of the truck. I just take what I need for each job and then unload then each night.

[@timamoroso811]

@@Recoates Thanks a lot, thats a great idea taking the back seat out, I might do that.

[@HollerHunter]

Nice work Reg. I apologize if this is an ignorant question but why cut straight across like that when using a crane? I would have assumed a snap cut would be preferable but I have never done this type of rigging.

[@alexmatthews2332]

You can't really use snap cuts with a crane, cranes are best at grabbing static loads that are completely free. I missed a stump cut once the crane op loaded up and it shot up about 6 feet once it went.

[@HollerHunter]

@@alexmatthews2332 that makes a lot of sense! Thanks.

[@Recoates]

Problem with snap cut is in the wording....they can snap abruptly. A straight through cut will let you know if you've under or over tightened as your saw progresses, which allows you to re ajust the tension before the release. A snap cut doesn't tell you anything. They have their place in some situations but in general a straight through cut is better

[@HollerHunter]

@@Recoates thanks for explaining. Makes sense!

[@alexmatthews2332]

@@Recoates I have to say I really appreciate you and your videos when starting out they helped me and my first climber immensely, we basically learned off your KZbin vids and cutting firewood in the forest. Thank you

[@bradywatcherson498]

I don't find any of your content boring, quite the opposite. Curious if you prefer the chains? If so, any particular reasons? Thanks.

[@Recoates]

I definitely dont prefer then in a tree but better on the ground because you can pull them out form under a log with the crane without the worry of damaging the fabric of a soft sling. Lots of logs on this job.

[@bradywatcherson498]

Thanks.

[@mute7116]

Did you ever ask what weights you were pulling?

[@Recoates]

I didn't. Normally do but didn't this time. The last log at the very end of the vid was probably 7-8000 lbs. I'm just guessing though

[@jeffschroeder9089]

Interesting crane

[@cortlandtreeservice4619]

Reon would be glowing to use it lol

[@WetCoaster]

It looks to be the big Cormach that Vic City has. It just doesn't look like a conventional knuckle boom. Especially on a tandem steer, tri-drive, cabover Freightliner.

[@geekay4703]

Saw the title and thought this was the sequel to the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hey would a 90/10 bypass cut have the same effect of a slow breakaway but without having your saw get pinched? Just thinking he could swing the boom a tad to break it off in a controlled manner. Never did it so idk. Also, what is the name of the new climbing device and is it on the market yet?

[@Recoates]

Bypass cuts break suddenly whenever a significant force is applied. There was force applied the whole time due to the fact that the limbs were pulling hard to one side of the tree. Every chance the bypass would've popped as the cuts crossed over, especially if the crane had over tightened. With a bypass you dont know if you've over tightened on a vertical pick until the moment. A straight through cut tells you a lot as you get 2/3 - 3/4 of the way through, but because it's still attached you can pause and adjust the tension. Over tightening causes shock loads which is bad, so the objective here was to delay the release. The saw pinching was unsurprising and a consequence of this method, but worth the compromise was worth it. The crane doesn't get tired, so a little patience and scrutiny is needed while wiggling the saw free again. There is actually 2 climbing devices. Neither on sale or named yet. Which one makes it to the stores first I don't know

[@geekay4703]

@@Recoates I plan on doing crane work in the future, so this explanation was super useful, thank you.

[@thomaskennedy9519]

What kind of mechanical prusik are you using?

[@Recoates]

Its primarily for SRT, but works for Doubled line also

[@neild7971]

it is his new one, prototype, don't think its available yet.

[@guardianforestry2570]

What climbing device are you using?

[@Recoates]

I made it at home

[@guardianforestry2570]

@@Recoates That's pretty cool. What did you use to make it. I'm more curious than anything.

[@Recoates]

@@guardianforestry2570 very basic tools. A table band saw for the side walls and cams. A belt sander to refine the edges. A drill press for the holes, including setting an internal spring in one of the cams. A different drill to use like a lathe to shape the bollards. Tap and dies for the bolt holes. A dremel to cut the windows in the side walls. It took countless rebuilds of every component so it works on ropes of various diameters and characteristics. Much of which was done in the evenings and through the night, so it's not something I could practically ask a machinist to do because it was ever changing. I just worked with what I had. It would now probably take me a full day to make one complete unit now I have the blueprint and techniques well rehearsed. Although I've recently bought a mill and a lathe which will help no end with quality and speed on prototypes such as this.

[@julianalderson3938]

Ya right but shelf cut. Saw down outa the way then up in on. Not sure bout peelin em unless crane can. T

[@neild7971]

its not about the crane peeling them if it can, more about watching the movement from the kerf and adjusting the boom/cable accordingly for a more predictable release.

[@turnoffski]

Am I seeing the RC ProtoMechDevise?

[@Recoates]

Yes, one of 2

[@Rico-ki5jq]

As usual your work is as smooth as silk. Notice you are wearing the new Stein Elevate spurs. Would love to hear your thought on them. Thanks, Rico

[@Recoates]

They fit great on me, but I'm relatively slim and lightweight. For someone who's heavier with thicker calves they might be terrible. Hard to say. The actual spur profile on the long gaffs are slick and piercing, so that should suit all climbers.

[@maurasmith6398]

@@Recoates Thanks Reg..I am also a slim/lightweight climber so it seems that they would be a good fit. As I was looking at the photos it was gaff profile on the longs that caught my eye. Look very promising...