Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[RVALUE]

what maxes is the hydraulic motor driving the winch, but a lot of force is being applied. Last tree was a 46 inch oak with full canopy.

just saying.

 

[pdqdl]

Did they ever explain that you should use a chainsaw on the bigger trees to help the winch pull the tree over?



I have used bigger stuff to pull them over too, but I always put a long stretchy rope on the tree. My winch cable wasn't long enough to get out of range of the tree, and the trees pull over so predictably on a rope pulled tight. Steel cable just gets slack real fast when the tree proceeds. If the hinge breaks before the tree is over center, it could be problematic. The winch on my old wrecker was rather slow, and wouldn't keep up with the tree.

 

[67L36Driver]

Finally getting a much needed rain,been raining since 1:00. It's a good soaking rain,no high winds or thunder boomers. Might go out after dark and see if it''s enough to bring the nightcrawlers up.Needing to replenish the fishing bait supply.

Newspaper showed we got 1.8" yesterday.

I was at Jeff's gettin' a short loop made for the SEZ when the sprinkle turned in to a frog strangler.

That 14" NOS Homie bar has found a home.:msp_biggrin:

 

[sawnami]

Got 4 inches pretty fast here. Looks I get to move gravel out of the yard and back on the driveway again. :msp_angry: At least it's not as bad as last time and I've got a blade to push it back up now. It's beginning to look like the definition of insanity.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

... insanity.

you just now figurin that out? we all been knowing that bout you :msp_biggrin:

 

[Hedgerow]

Got 4 inches pretty fast here. Looks I get to move gravel out of the yard and back on the driveway again. :msp_angry: At least it's not as bad as last time and I've got a blade to push it back up now. It's beginning to look like the definition of insanity.

I'll get a couple pics of white oak creek up today... Looked more like the Mississippi...

 

[Hedgerow]

Note: this was a field, not a lake...

Good thing those fellas got their round bales picked up out of there!!!

 

[old cookie]

We got 5.6"I guess I don't need to water the tomatoes for a day or two.Rutted our driveway really bad.Wheelbarrow shovel rake.I am getting to old for this.I need a little tractor.Hedge I think I have 2 of those hangers,I will check tomarrow and let you know.Still no 346xp but it is close.

 

[Locust Cutter]

New toy!!!

Well,
It took awhile, BUT, I finally convinced a brandie-new 562xp to follow me home!!! Don was right, this is hands-down, the smoothest saw I've ever had the privilege to run!
View attachment 306872

Now it looks proper, with a bit of saw dust and oil on it!!!
View attachment 306873

We have had about 4 inches fall here in the last week and a half... I'm definitely not arguing with either it or the temps!

 

[cobey]

we had over 8" it said on the news tonight:msp_w00t: my tomatos are really starting to grow!!:smile2:

 

[RVALUE]

Did they ever explain that you should use a chainsaw on the bigger trees to help the winch pull the tree over?



I have used bigger stuff to pull them over too, but I always put a long stretchy rope on the tree. My winch cable wasn't long enough to get out of range of the tree, and the trees pull over so predictably on a rope pulled tight. Steel cable just gets slack real fast when the tree proceeds. If the hinge breaks before the tree is over center, it could be problematic. The winch on my old wrecker was rather slow, and wouldn't keep up with the tree.

Yes, all true things.

The important factor on the rope is the person pulling. They must be capable, and able to read the tree. That comes with intelligence and experience. A broken rope is BAD. ( as is a split tree, broken hinge, and 100 other calamities.)

 

[sunfish]

Well,
It took awhile, BUT, I finally convinced a brandie-new 562xp to follow me home!!! Don was right, this is hands-down, the smoothest saw I've ever had the privilege to run!


Now it looks proper, with a bit of saw dust and oil on it!!!


We have had about 4 inches fall here in the last week and a half... I'm definitely not arguing with either it or the temps!

That's Nice man!!! You'll love that thing!

 

[lumberjackchef]

Sept 28th Fort Scott Ks- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta- SEK GTG

Ok boys and girls as I have mentioned before Darick and I will be Carving for Christ at the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta on the 28th of Sept. and they have granted me permission to have a GTG at their venue. There will be no admission fee for their exhibitors. Anyone who comes to our GTG will be considered an exhibitor. Everyone is invited to come along and bring as many saws as you can. This is an antique tractor and steam engine show so I was thinking of trying to get a few running two-man and older vintage saws there for exhibition cutting along with head to head races and some dollar races. I will have an area set up for running anything you want to bring along. I realize that this is the same day as the KY GTG but this may be an alternative for some of you other guys who won't be attending that one. Please let me know if you are interested in attending so I can make sure we have enough to cut. Pm me if you need to be added to the list. PHF GTG Thread

Hope to see some of you there!

 

[wendell]

Did Wagoner, OK get a tornado? Drove through yesterday and there was an RV rolled over and smashed and several signs tipped over.

 

[Hedgerow]

Ok boys and girls as I have mentioned before Darick and I will be Carving for Christ at the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta on the 28th of Sept. and they have granted me permission to have a GTG at their venue. There will be no admission fee for their exhibitors. Anyone who comes to our GTG will be considered an exhibitor. Everyone is invited to come along and bring as many saws as you can. This is an antique tractor and steam engine show so I was thinking of trying to get a few running two-man and older vintage saws there for exhibition cutting along with head to head races and some dollar races. I will have an area set up for running anything you want to bring along. I realize that this is the same day as the KY GTG but this may be an alternative for some of you other guys who won't be attending that one. Please let me know if you are interested in attending so I can make sure we have enough to cut.

Add yourself to this list and repost if you think you can make it!

Lumberjackchef+3
Wkend lumberjak

Hope to see some of you there!

Would you like me to start a thread for this and color it Chad?

 

[lumberjackchef]

Did It!:msp_thumbup:

 

[Hedgerow]

Did It!:msp_thumbup:

I stickied it for ya... Keep it in front of those KS guys' faces...

 

[Work Saw Collector]

This is cool. may have to check into this.

[video=youtube_share;BhDvAqLeE8E]http://youtu.be/BhDvAqLeE8E[/video]

 

[RVALUE]

This is cool. may have to check into this.

[video=youtube_share;BhDvAqLeE8E]http://youtu.be/BhDvAqLeE8E[/video]

There was a state policeman in town that tried to tell me about a re-intro of Indians. I didn't quite get the whole picture, etc.

Must be in line with what he was talking about. He acted like he was involved somehow.




Tarry on

 

[Work Saw Collector]

There was a state policeman in town that tried to tell me about a re-intro of Indians. I didn't quite get the whole picture, etc.

Must be in line with what he was talking about. He acted like he was involved somehow.




Tarry on

Next door to me they (Road Dept) was going to build a new bridge, but an old map showed a indian burial ground (held the bridge up for years). They asked my neighbor if he ever seen any indian stuff on his place, he said yes on some Friday and Saturday nights I'll find one of there car wrapped around a tree. The government acts like they are existent but they are still alive and well.