This Tree Was Stuck In POWER LINES?? MASSIVE Cedar Of Lebanon Job! - Part 1

[@howardsmith5474]

Wish my mechanic was following up with me to see how his work is, that is a man that takes pride in his job

[@AxleRods]

You just need to find the right one. Unfortunately the good ones stay booked up with repeat customers. Im a mechanic and people are still calling my cell years later. Even the smallest jobs people call me for their big ones later on. When you find him you'll know.

[@michaeldegroff5]

I know you are getting a lot of advice from lots of linemen around the country. I’m one myself in central Nebraska. Depending on the voltage of those lines, could be really dangerous man. Don’t be afraid to call the power company in there and ask for some help. We do it all the time. We have insulated hydraulic stick saws, rubber gloves and our bucket trucks are tested twice a year. All rated according for the voltage of the lines. Be careful Jake! Love your videos!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I think asking the power company to borrow some of the line protection sleeves to be placed over the lines before cutting the tree at a minimum! The power company can put them up the day before and pick them up after the tree is down.

[@r.s.suttonthrillerauthor8750]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Waitng for an accident to happen; very dangerous.

[@michaeldegroff5]

That would be a good option as well. I hadn’t thought of that. At least where I work the trees near the lines are our responsibility. We don’t want tree contractors working near our lines.

[@markwalker5231]

Accidents don’t happen, they are caused. Isolate power lines before you go anywhere near them. And the guy putting his hands inside the wood hopper is just a statistic waiting to happen. Come on guys, safety first always !

[@codyenneking7997]

Y’all stop complaining he isn’t going to hurt the power lines he takes there safety into account !

[@Calfen720]

I’m a Utility cutter in Scotland so this is bread and butter. Where I’m from this would definitely be a shutdown job. Non insulated tools, contact with the LV and HV (presumably 11kv) a lot could have gone wrong 😮 stay safe out there, don’t want another statistic.

[@OrinOriain-q7z]

I thinking the same thing the whole time watching this. I wouldn't have done anything with that tree without switching the lines out.

[@Synful_Blaine]

i am in Michigan. utility arborist we cut this hot every day. we have rubber goods here as well only utility in country that allows rubber goods for tree workers,

[@thomasberk2597]

I do Utility removals and we cut trees down around hot bare 3 phase all day long. Deff would of clipped the hard contact first

[@larkinwhite5146]

Y’all hiring ? Lol

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

You can't shutdown power to the main lines... Too many houses will be without power, but if it was to just the homeowner... Something like that is possible. I have to have that done for one of my trees (power to only my garage) and later to repair my roof.

[@Fluffy_2078]

I got two things. First, I have been watching for a while and really enjoy the changes between how it started and how it is going. It is really awesome to see how you started on your own and now how your company has changed (some would say its better now that Randy is there 😂). Second, I have read some comments about the linemen saying you should have called the power company, and I honestly agree with them. That tree was sketchy with how those lines were tied up. Power is scary.

[@therealih7072]

I work in the utility vegetation management sector i can't speak for everyone who works in my field but I do take pride in my work following good trimming standard and studying for my isa certification I have seen some horrible trimming by some of the crews in the past and stuff I've had to fix. All I can say i know you will be but be careful man around those lines maybe invest in some insulated tools. But always keep up the good work love watching your vids 😊😊

[@joshuatreiss3452]

At the very least a hydraulic stick saw

[@defan2105]

can't wait for part 2...I just love this stuff.

[@UncleGo67]

Now there is a job where Safety is No Accident.✅ Great work 👍😎

[@ThomasChoate-i8k]

You inspired me to climb I wish I could come work with u one day I got all of my climbing gear because of u keep up the good work and be safe man

[@Synful_Blaine]

I have learned quite a bit watching your channel. I've been climbing in Michigan for 15+ years. all of those years doing utility line clearance. on a system that has no cycle. 20-30 plus years on some circuits. cutting "salad" will burn you one day. you will accidentally cut one that crosses those phases up top, if its 7200KV plus it blows fuse. if system has OCR recloser it may throw a burst and burn limb off. always best to handle the limb and pull the overhang if its not touching.

[@BottomDollarBuilds]

I worked line clearance for years before i became a lineman. I left little twigs on the line one time doing pines and that night the wind blew them down to the next structure. Showed up the next day to work to find out they caused an outage that night😮 be nice if you had an insulated hanger puller for just such cases.

[@TossLol]

I find it funny how you said in a video few months ago that you didn't want to use your 200T too much since you wanted to keep it nice, yet you use it in every single video since x)

[@mattdarby56]

Woohoo I love watching Guilty of Randy

[@richardstudeny2012]

This is one heck of a job, just goes to show how really good 👍 👍 👍 you are. Take care and be careful.

[@brentwoodburn8930]

Once again a good job all around and great explanations of work.had me a little tense around those wires.

[@teodorodelacruz338]

i enjoy watching your videos, very informative. i can't wait to see part 2 on this one.

[@HELacey]

This is where a dielectric hydraulic pole saw would be of great benefit to you in the future. Keep your body isolated from the tree and ground potential while cutting close to an energized potential.

[@fmixthings]

What I do when chipping at home is keep a stick on hand that I use as my brush buddy pusher. If you accidentally shred yours just use a branch from the job.

[@rickstafford5316]

Missed it by that much.. Can’t wait to see the rest. Nice work

[@chichitex1252]

Really great video! Little scary to me, but y’all really know your stuff! Thanks for filming for us!❤❤❤

[@markroper9269]

Love the video!! I think you should get Randy a Cinnabon recipe and see what kinda baking chops he has!!!

[@tjdougherty4136]

Yeah I’m a journeyman lineman and I know you said you used to be line clearance certified… not trying to tell you how to do your job and you might already know this but you could make this so much safer by just calling the power company. They would be more than happy to come and put some cover on the lines, or at least set up a contact tag/oneshot that way if anything did trip the circuit, or someone made contact, it wouldn’t close back in on you or your guys…. I know you know how dangerous it is and are being careful but if there are ways to make it safer (which there are many) you really need to do everything possible because if something goes wrong it’s not going to be good. Glad you got in the bucket and didn’t let the kid keep cutting cuz he was making me nervous hahah Just my two cents though love the videos watch them all the time you are good at what you do

[@Woodrats272xp]

Still don’t understand why Jake didn’t comment.

[@smallcoppercoins01]

Really crazy idea, how about power companies get a decent clearance to begin with. Trees within MAD are a program failure.

[@tjdougherty4136]

@@smallcoppercoins01 yeah that is very true I don’t work for a power company im a union contractor but you are not wrong. The reality is this is very common unfortunately and if they were to work with the power company to make this job as safe as possible everyone wins.

[@KevinHarvey-qw5mj]

They can lie to if. Certified they would call power company to do it

[@KevinHarvey-qw5mj]

​@@Woodrats272xpbe nice if OSHA showed up

[@JJawsyW]

In the East and Midwest the power lines are the highest on the pole. All the lower lines are phone and cable.

[@SteelheadTed]

Same in NW

[@bubbamuddigger6252]

The awesome thing about deck over trailers is the ability to turn some equipment around on the deck. Skid steer’s and smaller track machines like the ditchwich and dingo’s

[@daveseaver6337]

Love it . Been carnivore 3 yyears now 51 years old been climbing 35 years 3rd gen. tree guy. feel 30 again.

[@walterchapin33]

If the chipper is slowing down check the hydraulic level and change the filter. Blades sharp and adjusted. Just some thoughts.

[@jonathanklippenstein4841]

For the turnbuckle to adjust the chute you could maybe try out a ratchet binder that flatbedders use for load securement. If you can get one in the right length it would be a simple case of switching the ratchet mechanism for the handle to raise or lower the chute. It would be seconds vs minutes to adjust.

[@PicklesBrandt]

This is really smart

[@AnomadAlaska]

Do a collaboration video with @Zaccheus. That would be fun and boost both of your channels. I love his arborist talk.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

I like that guy 👍

[@BaumserviceAlex]

​@@GuiltyofTreesonJake what happens whit the Mark3? Thx for you Answer💪

[@kelvingrebert7315]

awesome job. not nice when you have power lines in the way. safety 1st as always. great 1st day. looking fwd to day2 video

[@bonniekennedy6969]

Push stick, push stick ,please use a push stick. Reaching in that chipper is nuts.

[@RobCalhounPGH]

IKR, he keeps putting his hand in there. Every time I'm thinking, "Jeez Jacob, cut Isaac a branch to use as a pusher!"

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

If nothing else... Keep extra wood broom handles on the trucks in case the pusher gets eaten by the chipper!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

​@@RobCalhounPGHHonestly, Issac should have made his own!

[@RobCalhounPGH]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Yes and no. If he's feeding his hand in the chipper, should he be using a saw?

[@alreadylost.]

you guys must not work around a chipper alot

[@Token_Civilian]

What I wouldn't give to get a crew like you and your guys on (hiking) trail crew. Clearing miles of hiking trails 'cause you'd be like - yeah, this one is a snap, and just clearing the downed trees like nothing, when the rest of us need to actually think about the bind, movement, etc.

[@Fayettepropertysolutions]

When you said “there’s no fast way to do this tree” I saw reon rounds peek out from behind a tree with a devilish grin on his face licking his chops 😅

[@Zogg1281]

You need to put a pusb stick in your truck..... hang on.... you are removing LOADS of branchs from a tree and you have chainsaws. Just make a push stick and stop sticking your hands in that close! Stay safe guys 😊👍👍👍👍

[@brianmckenna3440]

Another great video boy's keep up the good work 👍

[@matthewayrton2786]

@17:36 Mandy the sarcasm king 🤴

[@mutingsatu1]

Saya termasuk orang yang bekerja seperti ini, meskipun alat dan perlengkapannya tidak selengkap milik anda, Semangat terus saudaraku, Salam dari Indonesia🙏

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job

[@cageordie]

As an electrical engineer... this makes me uncomfortable. Volts jolts, mills kills... and those lines have thousands of Volts on them (probably) and probably thousands of Amps available too (how much current they are currently carrying isn't important until you , or something you don't want on fire, becomes part of the circuit). Is the US assumption that the bucket is insulated, so you are safe because there's no way for the current to flow? If that were the case then using two hands would be a serious wrong because you are risking getting voltage across your chest, and then it only takes milliamps to stop your heart. Could you explain how the US view of safety in this situation works? I have some branches through low voltage lines and I'm not even touching the tree those branches are on.

[@bennyhill7929]

Figure out a way to clone Randy 😂😂😂 every tree company needs a Randy 😂😂😂😂🤙🏽

[@LeeTillbury]

Great to see the Limb Reaper still dodging hibernation 😂

[@LeeEsterbrook]

You do agreat job of machine and man and elements like watching 😮😊

[@dieselwhisperer6907]

If your saw gets between the branch touching the wire and the tree as you cut it off it’ll find ground through your saw into the tree. Insulated bucket doesn’t protect you from that because you’re putting yourself in series

[@judythacker8477]

Wow, scary stuff. Can't wait for part 2.

[@Kanooky_Jones]

Nice catch, Isaac.

[@destinationom]

Better safe then sorry. Just think its nuts working around power. I am sure the hydro company would happily work with you and good to have a rapport with them.

[@matthewayrton2786]

"Her Boss !!!" LMFAO ❤😂😂😂😅😅

[@garybarkley2286]

I live in New York not the city Syracuse just north of it and power lines run with the side f the road and a lot of it when u get into where houses are they run them under ground

[@tofadeisastart]

Your bucket is way faster than mine. “I didn’t wanna say anything” 😂

[@GhostlyMonk]

What an intro!

[@fvasque1]

Haha! I mulched my phone this summer!!!!!

[@johnc5874]

On Seinfeld it would be called "the bro".😂 you guys should install a wire mesh for a windshield on the Avanti

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice 😊 🤠🤙🤙💯💯💪👍

[@apveening]

Those powerlines should be underground next to the water main. Both safer and esthetically more pleasing. It might even be cheaper depending on how often the lines come down due to storm and/or ice.

[@olddadyoungheart7052]

A few simple indicators attached to the wire will let you know what they are, ie electricity, phone/cable, messenger (carrier) wires...thats not to say Just because you know you can become careless (or DEAD)... Insulators on wires indicate current flow (electricity), turn buckles attached to wires and poles usually indicate support wires. Thick covered cables are usually phone/cable type wires... Don't freak out, Check em out... The SAFEST WAY?, IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T TOUCH!!!!

[@caseyn720]

Hey Jake for the chute adjustment you should look into “drill powered chain binders” I know you could get someone to rig one of those in place of that turnbuckle and it would make chute adjustment super fast.

[@parkercarter3917]

In South Carolina, the power companies keep the trees cut back from the power lines. Having branches touching the lines is a big no no here.

[@Joey-bj6vm]

We got an 85ft bucket on whidbey. The scissor lift at the base is super helpful

[@larrypelrine1799]

Lunchtime Tree cutting video! *sees high voltage wires* Nobody said this was going to be suspenseful! I can confirm that out here on the East Coast, a lot of power lines do go through the back yard.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Not in my area... They are in the front yard with the house tie in to each house. Almost nothing is under ground!

[@firesurfer]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Not underground, above ground HV lines! I'm not kidding. They are way up there, and HV.

[@jamesbuckenham4293]

Cool vid the feeder wheel on the chipper looks a bit smooth surely it needs teeth to grip foliage and push in it to it

[@RRMSTech]

That Echo saw sounds great! What have you done to that saw if any?

[@larryolson397]

Jake! I feel the phone thing, brother. I'm in underground stuff and lost a phone in a large septic tank a couple years ago. Forgot to get the button through the flap. Out it came. Harsh.

[@JJawsyW]

That tree has huge limbs. Crazy!

[@snip3r416]

Just noticed your getting close to 2mil 🎉

[@ClydeBest-z4t]

good job

[@lastplacetrophy3821]

Replace that turn buckle with a speed binder!

[@ronwebb4683]

You lost your push stick? It's a triangle shaped piece of plywood and a 4ft dowel. You can make one in under 10 minutes using scrap wood.

[@antoniotee5799]

Deodar/ Lebanon they both don’t grow that fast to be burning in the primary. It’s obviously been neglected by the line clearance crews for that utility. I see it all the time. Majority of the utilities are struggling to maintain vegetation clearances. Good thing Mr. Roger’s has familiarity with ANZI Z133 standards. 🤙🏽

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

I hate trees near wires haha! I’ve had some close calls. The worst wasn’t even with a power saw. I was working in my excavator in some real soggy ground near a big bitter cherry tree. As I drove my machine near the tree the weight of the machine flexed the roots enough that a snag that was hung up in the tree shook loose and contacted the mains. Not thinking, I scrambled to pull the candling tree off the line and then caused a phase to phase short and knocked out the power for several thousand people 🤣

[@cosmokramer7741]

Just curious why you would not have the power company hose the wire?

[@lewy1]

Have the power company clear the tree. Once you ask them they are pretty much obligated to clear it as they would now be liable if someone was hurt in the process.

[@FirewoodfromtheSawmill]

37:33 6 pack and triple stack.

[@Georgestepp12]

Get bandit 15xp chipper just bought one literally 2 weeks ago it the best!!! I really would get one if I were you or 18xp

[@owenroberts212]

Whenever we have we have a tree removal anywhere near lines that have a potential of hitting we call the power company and they cut us a really good buffer plus you get some of the work done for free lol

[@vertigo8715]

For powered chute adjusters either add Hydraulic cylinders and valves or electric linear actuators. Not a difficult modification for a decent fab/custom shop.

[@squirrellyjon]

Clean out the feed table and areas round the feed wheels regularly, otherwise could be a hydraulic issue

[@celticsoldia]

I enjoyed the fact you sent the least experienced team member into the powerlines tree.

[@NathanSmith-s2l]

Nice bounce bro you are definitely a cutting above the rest lol

[@leonardhuffinesjr9450]

I have had Timbern load bushings on my 2500 and 1500 for years and the only complaint I have is that the ride unloaded can be a little rougher on bumpy roads, but they are awesome when the truck is loaded.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

I’ve noticed the ride is bumpy without the trailer definitely but it rides very nice with the trailer

[@godmodeforever]

You guys could replace the turn buckle on the chipper shoot with a ratcheting load binder that is both manual and drill operated.

[@donalddarbonne779]

Randy ran a stop sign. Bahaha!

[@dstrees2315]

Good to see John fetterman got out of politics and is now a mechanic.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

great job, man doing one hand cutting has to hurt after a while, you have to be cautious around high voltage it is very unforgiving! the site I work has 146,000 V as the main feed, I think there is 6 motors to disconnect the power from the site. you can tell the high stuff, with the number of insulators, and spacing between the wires!

[@julianalderson3938]

Cool how you guys use stuff. But happy to say were some off its not good. Refreshin'

[@Edu_Kate]

Carnivore diet works well for a number of issues. Glad your shoulder feels better. Love your content even when you're not trying to take out Randy. 😄

[@dogit1840]

I watch a ton of documentaries 💥💥

[@michaelsmith2723]

All power in Las Vegas is undeground, except for high voltage lines. All neighborhood transformers are also on the ground.

[@rerolley]

I agree with you regarding the brush buddy. I cringe whenever I see Randy pushing brush into the chipper by hand.

[@iffykidmn8170]

Did the 3" lift just put a bandaid on the problem? weigh the loaded trailer and figure the percentage of tongue weight on the hitch. trailer hitch height in relation to the trucks hitch height is another part of the equation.

[@maramultiainen6024]

It's funny nowadays, when you think about Finland, in every small village, even if it has 1000 people, the electrical cables are always buried underground. This has been the case since the 80s, depending on what needs to be changed, e.g. a safer option for the consumer in terms of lightning, a more secure option in military terms, and the logger doesn't have to worry about electrical cables. This has been done in larger cities before. If you look at Google Maps, you won't see electrical cables on the ground unless you really go to the countryside finland.

[@DaKoTazy]

If your saw isn't connected to the bucket, any power will go through your arm to the bucket, and that will zap the shit out of you. Might want to invest in a grounding wire, you can attach from the bucket to the saw. definitely had sweaty palms watching this time 😂

[@kevinroberts9394]

You should buy a linear actuator then your chute adjustment will be either remote or the flick of a switch

[@briantownsend5124]

If Randy’s truck is not dielectric tested and good your playing Russian Roulette trimming out of it that close to MAD with limbs on the line! Gotta get those views right Jake!

[@ChoppingBlockTree]

How else is he going to unsustainably grow his business too fast?

[@borislavdimitrov2499]

Good job

[@zytekfan]

Since the 200T is the Limb Reaper, the Echo 2511 should be called the Wakizashi, which is a short samurai sword.

[@saltybuckeye]

is that just open secondary or is that primary too?

[@zachcollins2797]

for the chipper put a binder instead of the clamp

[@smarthome2660]

I had some beautiful trees till the power company hacked them all up. I get it because power and trees don't mix well. A side story on power; I was a cable TV installer many years ago, and when hooking up the cable to the TV, I get a huge zap and the stinger (the center wire in the cable) burns completely off. I put my meter on the cable connection on the back of the TV and it measured 120 volts. I had to RED TAG it and tell them it can't be hooked up till a repairman looks at it, or they get a new TV. That was a CRT TV back in the 80's & IDK why it was like that.

[@sportingclaybuster]

Isaac is the man one day he will be boss

[@nomorehotshotcarhaulin4960]

I already knew that wasn't gonna end well with trying to put it in the bucket

[@AndréFerreira-n8h]

Hello from Andorra!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I'm First for watching part 2! 🤣

[@cw4973]

My little Barreto 30-SG stump grinder is a beast for its size, Ive ground a ton of big 5'-7' elm and poplar stumps with it and it just keeps on going! Ive been saying i need a bigger grinder for two years cause its gonna blow up but so far it hasn't 😂

[@Woodrats272xp]

It won’t blow up if properly maintained!