Hung up tree (update)

[peterc38]

Here is the follow up to the hung up tree I posted about earlier.
Details of that thread are here: http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=142611

Thanks to everyone that gave suggestions. many of them were good, some possibly not so good, in the end, this is what I did.

So I went and rented a pole saw. Actually not a true pole saw, but one of them Kombi deals with a pole saw attachment. It felt kinda underpowered, but it got the job done.

First thing I did was clear the undergrowth in my work area, then I trimmed off some small branches hanging in the way.

Then I cut off just past the hang up and the other left fork of tree that was not hung up.

Then I attached a chain near base of tree and pulled with my truck. At first it wouldn't come free. I had to make another cut through the trunk closer to the base of the tree, then I reattached chain and pulled again, this time it came down.

And last but not least, here are some pictures of the booty! :greenchainsaw:

I also get this pile from a previous takedown.

It's all red oak, I think I will get a couple cords once I split it all.

 

[Beefie]

Start splitting it is not going to dry any slower.


Beefie

 

[smokinj]

Glad its down NICE WORK!

 

[DSS]

Good for you, I was wondering how you made out. Glad you didn't take any chances.

Nice pile of wood, I'm jealous.

 

[Circle B MN]

End result looks good....

 

[Ductape]

Nice booty pic !

In spots where you can't get your truck, I find a decent come-along works pretty well for pulling down hangers.

How come you didn't hire a tree service to get her on the ground as suggested?

 

[WidowMaker]

Shouda called a "Pro":greenchainsaw::greenchainsaw:

 

[Philbert]

Looks good - glad it worked out.

Thanks for the photos and the update.

Philbert

 

[BryanEx]

Shouda called a "Pro"

... and had them buck & split it for you too. Hey! Maybe they deliver.

 

[England14]

Shouda called a "Pro":greenchainsaw::greenchainsaw:

I'd say a "pro" did do it!

 

[LAH]

You did good..................Creeker

 

[alderman]

I was wondering how this ended up. Good deal. Most of the time if a guy thinks about it, he can figure out a safe way to get the job done, even if it means bringing in outside help where necessary.


Good job

 

[Ductape]

Peter, situations like this just might be the excuse you've been looking for to put that 10,000lb winch on your pickup. :greenchainsaw:

 

[songofthewood]

Glad all went well with the job.Stay safe!!

 

[peterc38]

Peter, situations like this just might be the excuse you've been looking for to put that 10,000lb winch on your pickup. :greenchainsaw:

You got that right, that is on my wish list!

 

[bowtechmadman]

Glad you got that down safely. I'd agree looks like a "Pro" got it down very well!

 

[cornbread]

Nice work!

 

[TreePointer]

Good job!

Somehow these newer pictures make that tree not look so high.

 

[peterc38]

Good job!

Somehow these newer pictures make that tree not look so high.

Thanks, it was about 14 ft off the ground to the crotch in the pine tree that it was hung up in.

 

[Iska3]

Looks like you went about it the right way for what you had to work with. Always pays to play safe. Another nice score to talk about..

Nice Pics..