Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Virginia Training Day Three…

We started the day with questions and then off to the woods. Finished up the tree felling and then had them cut and compete with springpole removals. The guy’s again did a super job. Congratulations to Sonny Martin and Jimmy Dunaway - a tie for first place…..!

After lunch we headed back out to take a look at RDT maintenance on their saws. They checked the units for technical's then had them running to make sure they will be right for tomorrows work in the storm trees.

I did have a little fun with their their saws for sharpening practice. I took a little time to stick their saws in the ground to dull them. They spent about thirty minutes getting them back into shape. I think with the SharpForce tools from Husqvarna, they will be ready to cut in the morning.

I then hung a tree and took it down with hinges and notches. Also showed how a throw line can be used in storm damage work.

I am excited about tomorrow with the group and the storm piles…

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