Over the Mansion, Solo Rigging Job

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  • Опубліковано 23 бер 2021
  • Pruning several big oaks over a massive old mansion here in town. Another look at the retrievable rope solo rigging setup.
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  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 2 місяці тому

    It's always good to go back and watch a classic film. This is probably what inspired me to buy a Rescue 8.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 місяці тому

      Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, and "Over the Mansion" haha ... I hope things are good with you, buddy

  • @moecantileverjr
    @moecantileverjr 3 роки тому

    Thanks Meta Man.

  • @carolinegray3150
    @carolinegray3150 3 роки тому

    Good video 👨‍🔧

  • @johnyeary6695
    @johnyeary6695 3 роки тому

    The way friends hit each other in the face, haha

  • @Josh-yl8gf
    @Josh-yl8gf 2 роки тому

    I like this ,learned a few tricks,thank you

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 роки тому

      Excellent. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @Huzzunga
    @Huzzunga 4 місяці тому

    Nice video. I have an oak I have to do alone, Joe Homeowner. I thought the video showed lots of ideas I hadn’t thought about doing. Really like the PVC shot bag shooter. Making on today!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  4 місяці тому

      Be dang careful out there! trees and saws are always looking for a way to kill ya

  • @jaimegomez529
    @jaimegomez529 2 роки тому

    good jab sir

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  2 роки тому

      Big thanks! That was a fun one

  • @jeffschroeder9089
    @jeffschroeder9089 2 роки тому

    Nice job

  • @joshuap7501
    @joshuap7501 3 роки тому

    If you make a bungee to hook to it and your harness it will tend the rope for you as you go up. Stihl born has a video up about it

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      I like his videos and work ... will have to check it out. I've never gotten the tending 100% dialed in, that's for sure.

    • @joshuap7501
      @joshuap7501 3 роки тому

      @@metaspencer he figured it out

  • @c4man690
    @c4man690 3 роки тому +7

    Call in the ground crew! Had a good chuckle. Nice job on the tree, great video editing. May not be a diy video but I'm going to steal some of your rigging methods for sure. Making this work look easy is pretty damn amazing and inspiring.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +3

      Big thanks! Good to hear ... I know how nice an extra set of hands can be, but rolling solo has its benefits. Happy climbing!

  • @metzgerbass
    @metzgerbass 8 місяців тому

    Bro u are afflicted with the practical engineer brain. Love watching your solutions and incredible ability to pull off these jobs by yourself

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  8 місяців тому +1

      An affliction! haha ... well, at least it gets me high in those trees sometimes :) Thanks for making my day, man

    • @metzgerbass
      @metzgerbass 8 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer got me inspired to try some solo rig downs. I was just the other day thinking of using a rescue 8 and then saw you do it 🤘🤘🤘

  • @briankelly2886
    @briankelly2886 9 місяців тому

    Probably where those "knowledge workers" live!😂

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  9 місяців тому

      You said it man ... in there watching UA-cam :)

  • @carlobernardi1387
    @carlobernardi1387 3 роки тому

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh nice job my friend.... hellllllllllloooooo the 2511T it was doing so well...then the 193 T came in a stole the show....🤔🤔🤔.. never have enough saws..😁😁..

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      I had the Echo filed for Pine (lower rakers) so it was catching in the oak a bit ... Stihl seemed to pull a bit better. It was a fun one until ... the rain!

  • @WoodCutr1
    @WoodCutr1 3 роки тому +4

    btw thanks for the shameless plug for my hooks, just sold two more, gotta ship em this weekend

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      woohoo! I'm glad to hear it ... that clip should sell itself cuz it's so dang light and solid

  • @j.debolt
    @j.debolt 3 роки тому

    one man rodeo, huh?!.. nice work!..

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Yeah you've got it ... roll solo most days

  • @ducdanjou7885
    @ducdanjou7885 3 роки тому +2

    My knees shake too, and I'm just sitting on my sofa watching you walk on tree limbs

    • @ShadowMoonFarms
      @ShadowMoonFarms 3 роки тому

      Me too!! I am terrified of heights. Don't know why I keep watching Spencer way up in the trees, but I'm hooked now

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      Well, don't let it vibrate the old guitar :)

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +3

      And then there are the times when the wind starts blowing ...

  • @robbob_the_climber
    @robbob_the_climber Рік тому

    10,000 feet or whatever lol
    Hope you’re doing well brother
    I come back to watch this all the time

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man! Climb high and stay safe out there man

  • @davidpalmer3015
    @davidpalmer3015 3 роки тому +1

    This video may not show exactly how it’s done but most importantly (and impressively) for me it shows that it can be done. Thank you 👍🏻

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Oh yes it can! Take it slow, double check everything, double check again -- and you've got this :)

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 3 роки тому +2

    AWESOME job Spencer you are amazing! God bless you!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Big thanks! Always nice to hear from ya

  • @willskitchen618
    @willskitchen618 2 роки тому

    "Something about walking on a tree limb... I dunno... It's just wrong." ROFL

  • @Clothis64
    @Clothis64 3 роки тому

    I wanted to ask you who decides which branches to cut, but you answered the question in the video. No further questions at this time. Thank you for sharing :)

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      It kind of depends on the job, but in this case the guy who runs the house/mansion wanted particular limbs taken down. :)

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 Рік тому

    Very nice work!
    Stay safe

  • @davewallace.8303
    @davewallace.8303 3 роки тому

    Dude, you are straight up crazy! I’ve now watched you in 3 videos at least 50’ in the air, SUSPENDED BY ONLY A FRIGGIN ROPE! WOW! Keep it up man, your doing great!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Sometimes even two ropes! Well, thanks for checking it out :)

    • @davewallace.8303
      @davewallace.8303 3 роки тому

      @@metaspencer Just incredible, hey do you rock climb for pleasure? If not might consider it. You’ve got the hard ropes part down pat!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      @@davewallace.8303 yeah started out rock climbing and came to tree climbing late in life ... love them both! :)

  • @fullmetalchavez8678
    @fullmetalchavez8678 3 роки тому +2

    I think I got the first gear hook “treesap” sent out!! I like it!!! Seems like the rakers on your 193 may be a touch short?..?..

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Cool that you got one of his hooks! Basic, light, and good. Dang right about those rakers: I filed them the way I usually do for pine and that oak was too much for them. Good eye!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      Just watched those rafting vids on your channel ... that is some amazing stuff!

    • @fullmetalchavez8678
      @fullmetalchavez8678 3 роки тому

      metaspencer Ha! When I see that chatter on a top handle I know all too well!! Been there before.... tryn make the topper spit ribbons like the big saws...

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      @@fullmetalchavez8678 gotta work on my technique for that hardwood

    • @WoodCutr1
      @WoodCutr1 3 роки тому +1

      I sent two to each person that sent me gear, and so far sold one, did you buy one or did someone give you one?
      I sent two so people could give one to friends or co-workers if they werent going to use it, btw, how is it working for ya?

  • @ThienTran-ly9fi
    @ThienTran-ly9fi Рік тому

    You are in inspiration. Just saying! Keep up the good work, from another tree guy here in Canada

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  Рік тому

      Nice of ya to say! It's always new and interesting out there for sure :) My sister used to live in Edmonton: great mountains up there

  • @katylucyb1
    @katylucyb1 3 роки тому

    That was awesome!!! What a fun challenging job! Great video! I loved it! 👏👏👍👍

  • @luisfernando-mm3jt
    @luisfernando-mm3jt 3 роки тому

    Nice work

  • @bigtexguttersllc
    @bigtexguttersllc 3 роки тому +1

    Take care man. Treeman!! to the rescue......

  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 3 роки тому

    Great solo work as usual. I'm almost ready to get climbing. I ordered 150' of climbing rope a friction saver and a few other dodads.
    Congrats on getting a ground crew LOL.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Sounds like you're getting a good kit together! It's been fun thinking about your growing interest!

  • @toddbrown3055
    @toddbrown3055 Рік тому

    Where did you get the green speedline straps?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  Рік тому +1

      Made them … just get rated webbing and proper thread for your machine following best practices for stitch placement. Steel double lockers are recommended

  • @WoodCutr1
    @WoodCutr1 3 роки тому +1

    had my adjustable frictionsaver choked around a spar yesterday, had it a little wrong and it slid down maybe 6-7ft, at least I wasn't but 10ft off the ground, still scared the sh*t out of me
    hoping to try out my portawrap some more soon

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      woah! that's quite a slide. glad you're okay ... I dropped my saw on this one (didn't make it into the video), dropped down, and it started right up :)

    • @WoodCutr1
      @WoodCutr1 3 роки тому +1

      @@metaspencer had I been any higher I may have had to call hazmat

  • @andrewwastien
    @andrewwastien 11 місяців тому

    how did you retrieved the rope?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  11 місяців тому

      I use a retrievable rigging line system ... you'll see it in a lot of my videos

  • @oscarbermudez9584
    @oscarbermudez9584 9 місяців тому

    What kind of slings you use?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  9 місяців тому +1

      I make them myself out of nylon webbing and high strength thread on a sewing machine

    • @oscarbermudez9584
      @oscarbermudez9584 9 місяців тому

      @@metaspencer wow ok

  • @karijames381
    @karijames381 3 роки тому

    Hey whatever happened with that last job and that woman? I hope she didn’t try and stiff you. You get paid for the job not the hour

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      It didn’t get resolved well but I just Wanted it gone. Hardly ever happens

  • @oscarbermudez9584
    @oscarbermudez9584 9 місяців тому

    What kind of ropes you use for riggin?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  9 місяців тому

      Static for sure ... pelican makes some affordable ones I like ... and for light stuff I just use whatever cheapo ropes I have around

    • @oscarbermudez9584
      @oscarbermudez9584 9 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer thanks

  • @robertotirabasso2812
    @robertotirabasso2812 Рік тому

    Is it better to call someone on the ground ...here in europe ( but i think in the world ) to work on trees ..its necessary two people one on tree one on the ground ( climber too) in case of emergency ....is the LAW ...

  • @redbudfarm
    @redbudfarm 3 роки тому

    Was that a 2 hour job or 4? 😁 My knees would be knocking so hard you would think there's a herd of woodpeckers up there. Nice job as usual!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      gotta have a PhD for those 2 hour jobs! woodpeckers take note! :) it was a fun one and nice to get paid without any grief

  • @bamabowhunter9846
    @bamabowhunter9846 3 роки тому

    Nice video meta! Did you use a basal anchor?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому

      Yeah basal anchors on all three trees mainly because my line ended up over several limbs and couldn't be tied up top easily. I used crotches not limbs for my high-points ... I was reading last night about how a lot of climbers prefer not to basal anchor so it got me thinking that I should pull up a top anchor more often than I do.

  • @williamkeehn3637
    @williamkeehn3637 3 роки тому

    I realize you're not 10,000 ft in the air but it certainly looks like it from a couple of your camera angles and at one point I thought you lost your chainsaw
    Nothing like paying to do your job crazy you're doing them a service and they charge you to park

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 роки тому +1

      Reminds me of some jobs I had as a kid where we had to buy the uniform to work the minimum wage job. Crazy! I did drop that Echo at one point, but it landed nice and soft on some brush. Phew!