Tree Cut | Cutting Crew The crew finishes cutting the large tree trunk into smaller pieces. The tree trunk could not be processed by the grinder. They were throw into a truck in pieces. This post is the seventh of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | Stump Cut Finally, the trunk of the tree comes down leaving a short stump. This post is the sixth of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | Low Cut As he worked his way lower, the branches got bigger, thicker. He must keep his saw sharp because it cut through them quickly. This post is the fifth of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | High Cut With some of the lower branches gone, he goes high, but always keeps his safety line attached. This post is the fourth of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | Branch Grind As soon as the branches come down, they are ground into chips with this awesome mean machine by the ground crew. By the time their done, there’s nothing left but the stump sawed off very close to the ground. This post is the third of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | Branch Cut After this guy climbs into the tree, he starts to cut off large branches with his chain saw. He has obviously done this work before. He starts low, then goes higher, and finally works his way lower. Notice how his utility belt is attached to a safety line which doubles as a hands free tool. This post is the second of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | Climbing With snow on the tree branches falling into his face, this fellow begins climbing the tree using a rope. He also wore climbing spurs on his boots to help climb the tree. Notice the chainsaw hanging from his utility belt. This post is the first of seven posts showing a tree being cut down on a street along my walkabout route. For the whole story with all images, see Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story.
Tree Cut | a 7 Image Story Occasionally my walkabouts uncover some interesting activities. This past week, a tree along my walkabout route was being cut down after damage during a winter ice storm.
With snow on the tree branches falling into his face, one of the crew began climbing the tree using a rope. He also wore climbing spurs on his boots to help climb the tree. Notice the chainsaw hanging from his utility belt. He must keep his saw sharp. It cuts through all the branches quickly. After this guy climbs into the tree, he starts to cut off large branches with his chain saw. He has obviously done this work before. Notice how his utility belt is attached to a safety line which doubles as a hands free tool. He starts low, then goes higher, and finally works his way lower as the branches get much bigger and thicker.
Finally, the trunk of the tree comes down leaving a short stump. As soon as the branches come down, they are ground into chips with this awesome mean machine by the ground crew. Finally, the crew finishes cutting the large tree trunk into smaller pieces. The tree trunk could not be processed by the grinder. They were thrown into a truck in pieces. By the time their done, there’s nothing left but the stump sawed off very close to the ground.
Each image will be posted individually this week under category Tree Cut.
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