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

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @michaeldegroff407
    @michaeldegroff407 День назад +43

    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
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад +6

      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
      @r.s.suttonthrillerauthor8750 День назад +1

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

    • @michaeldegroff407
      @michaeldegroff407 23 часа назад +1

      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.

  • @tjdougherty4136
    @tjdougherty4136 День назад +22

    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
      @Woodrats272xp 20 часов назад +2

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

    • @smallcoppercoins01
      @smallcoppercoins01 15 часов назад

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

    • @tjdougherty4136
      @tjdougherty4136 13 часов назад

      @@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.

  • @Calfen720
    @Calfen720 День назад +52

    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
      @OrinOriain-q7z День назад +10

      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
      @Synful_Blaine День назад +7

      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
      @thomasberk2597 День назад +5

      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
      @larkinwhite5146 День назад

      Y’all hiring ? Lol

    • @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад +1

      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.

  • @howardsmith5474
    @howardsmith5474 День назад +34

    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
      @AxleRods День назад +2

      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.

  • @bonniekennedy6969
    @bonniekennedy6969 День назад +21

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

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH День назад +4

      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
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад +1

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

    • @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад +1

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

  • @therealih7072
    @therealih7072 День назад +16

    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 😊😊

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 День назад +7

    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 😊👍👍👍👍

  • @donalddarbonne779
    @donalddarbonne779 День назад +4

    Randy ran a stop sign. Bahaha!

  • @JJawsyW
    @JJawsyW День назад +9

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

  • @BottomDollarBuilds
    @BottomDollarBuilds День назад +10

    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
    @TossLol День назад +19

    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)

  • @jonathanklippenstein4841
    @jonathanklippenstein4841 День назад +4

    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.

  • @Fayettepropertysolutions
    @Fayettepropertysolutions День назад +4

    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 😅

  • @cageordie
    @cageordie День назад +7

    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.

  • @dieselwhisperer6907
    @dieselwhisperer6907 День назад +4

    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

  • @teodorodelacruz338
    @teodorodelacruz338 7 часов назад

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

  • @Synful_Blaine
    @Synful_Blaine День назад +3

    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.

  • @mattdarby56
    @mattdarby56 День назад +5

    Woohoo I love watching Guilty of Randy

  • @AnomadAlaska
    @AnomadAlaska День назад +5

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

    • @GuiltyofTreeson
      @GuiltyofTreeson  День назад

      I like that guy 👍

    • @biankamehi4266
      @biankamehi4266 12 часов назад

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

  • @UncleGo67
    @UncleGo67 День назад +2

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

  • @Fluffy_2078
    @Fluffy_2078 11 часов назад

    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.

  • @LeeTillbury
    @LeeTillbury День назад +4

    Great to see the Limb Reaper still dodging hibernation 😂

  • @richardstudeny2012
    @richardstudeny2012 День назад

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

  • @defan2105
    @defan2105 14 часов назад

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

  • @kelvingrebert7315
    @kelvingrebert7315 12 часов назад

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

  • @matthewayrton2786
    @matthewayrton2786 18 часов назад

    @17:36 Mandy the sarcasm king 🤴

  • @rerolley
    @rerolley День назад +5

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

  • @walterchapin33
    @walterchapin33 День назад +2

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

  • @olddadyoungheart7052
    @olddadyoungheart7052 День назад +4

    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!!!!

  • @HELacey
    @HELacey День назад +3

    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.

  • @matthewayrton2786
    @matthewayrton2786 18 часов назад

    "Her Boss !!!"
    LMFAO ❤😂😂😂😅😅

  • @Token_Civilian
    @Token_Civilian 6 часов назад

    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.

  • @toddjacks8288
    @toddjacks8288 8 часов назад

    Awesome job

  • @chichitex1252
    @chichitex1252 День назад +1

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

  • @fmixthings
    @fmixthings 18 часов назад

    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
    @rickstafford5316 День назад

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

  • @GhostlyMonk
    @GhostlyMonk День назад +7

    What an intro!

  • @parkercarter3917
    @parkercarter3917 День назад +3

    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.

  • @destinationom
    @destinationom Час назад

    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.

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 День назад

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

  • @brianmckenna3440
    @brianmckenna3440 День назад +1

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

  • @caseyn720
    @caseyn720 День назад

    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.

  • @ronwebb4683
    @ronwebb4683 День назад +5

    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.

  • @tofadeisastart
    @tofadeisastart 23 часа назад

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

  • @johnc5874
    @johnc5874 День назад +1

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

  • @Kanooky_Jones
    @Kanooky_Jones День назад +1

    Nice catch, Isaac.

  • @celticsoldia
    @celticsoldia День назад

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

  • @garybarkley2286
    @garybarkley2286 День назад +2

    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

  • @Joey-bj6vm
    @Joey-bj6vm День назад

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

  • @BenFenner
    @BenFenner 20 часов назад

    27:29 - If no brush buddy is on site, I feel like I would take a limb and use it as one. It would be designated brush buddy limb for the day. Then I'd chip it at the end. No way I'd want to be putting my hands that close to the chipper feed. (I know the camera probably makes it look closer than it is.)

  • @squirrellyjon
    @squirrellyjon День назад +2

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

  • @judythacker8477
    @judythacker8477 День назад

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

  • @larrypelrine1799
    @larrypelrine1799 День назад +12

    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
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад

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

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 5 часов назад

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

  • @larryolson397
    @larryolson397 День назад +2

    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.

  • @vtblueknight
    @vtblueknight 12 часов назад

    Wonder if you could get a 12 volt linear actuator set up for the chute adjustment rather than that clunky turn buckle set up. Set it to a ground level switch

  • @briantownsend5124
    @briantownsend5124 День назад +1

    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
      @ChoppingBlockTree День назад +3

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

  • @Georgestepp12
    @Georgestepp12 День назад +2

    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

  • @snip3r416
    @snip3r416 День назад +1

    Just noticed your getting close to 2mil 🎉

  • @zytekfan
    @zytekfan День назад

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

  • @JJawsyW
    @JJawsyW День назад

    That tree has huge limbs. Crazy!

  • @michaelsmith2723
    @michaelsmith2723 День назад

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

  • @lastplacetrophy3821
    @lastplacetrophy3821 День назад +2

    Replace that turn buckle with a speed binder!

  • @cosmokramer7741
    @cosmokramer7741 День назад +2

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

  • @Edu_Kate
    @Edu_Kate День назад

    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. 😄

  • @DaKoTazy
    @DaKoTazy День назад +6

    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 😂

  • @gravytrainoutdoors
    @gravytrainoutdoors День назад

    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 🤣

  • @jamesbuckenham4293
    @jamesbuckenham4293 День назад

    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

  • @smarthome2660
    @smarthome2660 День назад +2

    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.

  • @dstrees2315
    @dstrees2315 День назад +1

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

  • @dogit1840
    @dogit1840 День назад +1

    I watch a ton of documentaries 💥💥

  • @leonardhuffinesjr9450
    @leonardhuffinesjr9450 День назад

    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
      @GuiltyofTreeson  День назад

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

  • @vertigo8715
    @vertigo8715 День назад

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

  • @billk8780
    @billk8780 14 часов назад

    If the homeowner had contacted the fence contractor to temporarily remove the top rails and chainlink fence prior to your job, it would have been a heck of a lot easier.

  • @fvasque1
    @fvasque1 День назад

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

  • @godmodeforever
    @godmodeforever День назад

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

  • @artillerest43rdva7
    @artillerest43rdva7 День назад

    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!

  • @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
    @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад

    I'm First for watching part 2! 🤣

  • @GigaTech-ggt
    @GigaTech-ggt День назад

    Doing work at height is dangerous, people with fear of heights like me cannot do it. But I like watching such work, it feels interesting to be able to experience it indirectly without danger

  • @barneymiller6204
    @barneymiller6204 День назад +2

    Why don't you have the power company clear the power lines? They will do that in my area, so I was just wondering if you ever do that.

  • @ThatGingerGuyCreations
    @ThatGingerGuyCreations День назад +1

    Idk if this is something you have or have thought of, but having a large first air bag on site and you and the team should train and carry tourniquets for worst case situations.

  • @thomasvittetoe1930
    @thomasvittetoe1930 День назад +10

    This video has the potential to be shocking lol

  • @cameronellis8945
    @cameronellis8945 День назад

    This is not allowed where I am. Kingston Ont Canada. Would never get away with this. Stay safe boys

  • @stephenreiner1523
    @stephenreiner1523 5 часов назад

    Just be really safe working around power lines. I know you do what you have to do.

  • @yupyup4020
    @yupyup4020 19 часов назад

    You should have your welder weld 2 rectangle pieces under your trailer so you can drive up with your forks and unhook them. That way you can take your forks and not loose any deck space.

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 5 часов назад

      !! Interesting idea.

  • @sportingclaybuster
    @sportingclaybuster День назад

    Isaac is the man one day he will be boss

  • @iffykidmn8170
    @iffykidmn8170 День назад +3

    Come on who did not see the firewood bucket incident coming?

    • @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va День назад +1

      Issac shouldn't have been in the cab! He was in the DZ before the log was dropped!

  • @kevinroberts9394
    @kevinroberts9394 День назад

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

  • @cwjolly69
    @cwjolly69 День назад +1

    You just filmed Randy running a stop sign

  • @borislavdimitrov2499
    @borislavdimitrov2499 День назад

    Good job

  • @cw4973
    @cw4973 День назад

    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
      @Woodrats272xp 20 часов назад

      It won’t blow up if properly maintained!

  • @iffykidmn8170
    @iffykidmn8170 День назад +1

    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.

  • @vageta9281984
    @vageta9281984 День назад

    If you get to this comment, you should toss a few thick rubber mats on the trailer to go over the metal or wood fence for dropping limbs, or even just cut a 4x8 board into 4 1ft x 8ft long pieces, then nail an 8ft 2x4 along one side of 2 of the boards, then it will fit right over the top of either style fence, 16ft of protected fence.

  • @AndréFerreira-n8h
    @AndréFerreira-n8h День назад

    Hello from Andorra!

  • @michaelwilhelmsen6800
    @michaelwilhelmsen6800 День назад

    shoulda bought a Bandit!!! When only the best will do!!!

  • @jlabo1958
    @jlabo1958 21 час назад

    rubber bump stops, theres generic ones too called sumo springs

  • @saltybuckeye
    @saltybuckeye День назад +1

    is that just open secondary or is that primary too?

  • @JeffStewart78..
    @JeffStewart78.. День назад

    That was a stop sign Randy.

  • @zachcollins2797
    @zachcollins2797 День назад

    for the chipper put a binder instead of the clamp

  • @Maniacal_Saw_Works
    @Maniacal_Saw_Works День назад

    Timbren bump stops are the cats meow for towing

  • @dominiqueperkins7620
    @dominiqueperkins7620 День назад +1

    Yo what’s with the pre dug graves at 26:18?? Just incase you guys touch the power lines 😂