Timber Ridge Safety Experts

10/22/2025

10/05/2025

This is they type of job you could be doing if you had your crane License! This is our sister company Todd’s Tree service running our Grapple saw! Todd has worked very hard to get here and now we’re trying to get others to take the course and get certified as Crane operators too! We are looking for 5-10 people who are interested in sparing one weekend to do the course and pass their test! For every 10 people to sign up we are refunding one lucky person the full cost of the course! For more information please call Timber Ridge Safety Experts out of Colchester CT!! 1-860-245-1099 or email us at [email protected]

09/15/2025

Did You Know!!! Ancient Crane History!!!

The earliest crane-like tool was the shaduf, developed in ancient Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE and later used in Egypt for irrigation. It was a lever with a bucket for lifting water.

09/10/2025

Did You Know!! Grapple Saws in Tree Industry!!!

Here’s Why a Grapple Saw is Great for Tree Removal

A grapple saw is an attachment for heavy equipment (such as a crane), that provides the ability to grab and cut down trees, branches, and more. This tool allows company owners and tree service teams to lower the risk of injuries and property damage. In addition, the grapple saw provides many other exceptional benefits for both homeowners and tree companies. Learn more about why the grapple saw is an ideal option for your safe tree removal below.

09/05/2025

Grapple saw Joke!!!!!!

What is a grapple saw's favorite band?

The Grateful Dead, because they're great at handling limbs.🤣🤣

08/25/2025

Did you know!!! Crane Facts!!!

These cranes can have large reach, sometimes over 200 feet, and often feature quick-hitch jib arms for rapid tool attachment and 360-degree rotation. By precisely controlling the cutting process and load movement, cranes reduce labor needs, speed up removal, and prevent structural damage, making them invaluable for handling compromised trees in confined spaces or near obstacles like power lines.

08/14/2025

Crane Fun Fact Of The Week!!!

🌎Eco-Friendly & Efficient
• By handling big removals in fewer moves, grapple saws:
• Burn less fuel
• Reduce the need for additional machines (like climber lifts or chip trucks)
• Lower jobsite disturbance (less trampling, fewer tire tracks)
• Less time, fewer trucks, and lower emissions = greener operations.

08/06/2025

Crane Fact Of The Week!!!

Wind Conditions Are a Real Concern
Wind speeds over 20 mph can make crane lifts dangerous—especially with large, flat branches that act like sails. Jobs are often delayed or rescheduled due to weather.

08/01/2025

Fun Crane Fact Of The Week!!!!

👷 Used in More Than Just Tree Work
• Grapple saws are also deployed for:
• Emergency storm response
• Highway tree clearing
• Urban development projects
• Powerline right-of-way maintenance
• Their ability to work fast and from a distance makes them a vital tool in both forestry and municipal services

07/28/2025

Educational fact of the week with breakdown!!!!!

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⚠️ Grapple Saw Increases Tree Work Safety
• Traditional tree removal often requires climbers with chainsaws — risky work, especially near power lines, in storms, or on weak trees.
• With grapple saws, operators stay on the ground or in a protected cab, controlling everything remotely.
• This reduces exposure to:
• Chainsaw kickback
• Heights and falls
• Electrical hazards from power lines
• Swinging or falling branches