The process of pruning a mature Japanese laceleaf maple (Acer palmatum) - 1000 little cuts in 4 hrs

Bringing you along for the first 20 minutes. I’ve never pruned this particular maple before not has it received any professional help; which I consider a good thing.
Just thinking out loud throughout the process. Again, I am being a bit conservative with my pruning as to not shock new clients. We can always take more in the next session this Summer.