SNOW!!! 
We are supposed to get our first frost tomorrow nite so I cleaned up the pepper patch this morning.
We are supposed to get our first frost tomorrow nite so I cleaned up the pepper patch this morning.
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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The peppers do look good.
Looks great!!!SNOW!!!
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Just saw a six pointer chasing doe’s in my yard . Earlier today getting wood at my friends horse farm where I left about 6 cord of oak in log length . Filled up the trailer then took a look see at my blind for rifle season and got the 88 stuck . While waiting for my friend to come with his FEL this buck walks by not 10 feet from me . If I had had my Dodge I would have had a bow . Clear perfect shot . The blue at the bottom is the roof of the truck so no zoom
Great day in the duck blind yesterday. Possibly the last one of the year for me unless I get a deer AND the lakes don’t freeze. Picked up a limit of divers and scrounged my first piece of jewelry-a banded ringneck. I reported the band, he was handed last summer about an hour and a half southwest of here.
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Took a ranger + trailer load down to my brother in Melbourne yesterday, this was it pre-loaded.
I stayed at my parents' Melbourne house and last weeks storms had delivered a small bounty in the park immediately behind the house. No pre-pics this time but a few branches fell off the top and found various ways of getting caught or otherwise tangled up in the tree. I pulled one down with the ranger and a couple of others I put a couple of partial cuts then gave a good pull with a rope by hand to get them down. This was at the end. We left the smallest stuff for the council to take care of.
Ended up with maybe half a cube of unidentified eucalypt
I split it all, stacked some of it then Dad said he'd stack the rest as I had a four hour drive to get home tonight.
This little spot is between the back of the garage and the back fence, just out of shot on the left. The little enclosure was the rabbit hutch which housed several bunnies over time some 30 years ago.
Took a ranger + trailer load down to my brother in Melbourne yesterday, this was it pre-loaded.
I stayed at my parents' Melbourne house and last weeks storms had delivered a small bounty in the park immediately behind the house. No pre-pics this time but a few branches fell off the top and found various ways of getting caught or otherwise tangled up in the tree. I pulled one down with the ranger and a couple of others I put a couple of partial cuts then gave a good pull with a rope by hand to get them down. This was at the end. We left the smallest stuff for the council to take care of.
Ended up with maybe half a cube of unidentified eucalypt
I split it all, stacked some of it then Dad said he'd stack the rest as I had a four hour drive to get home tonight.
This little spot is between the back of the garage and the back fence, just out of shot on the left. The little enclosure was the rabbit hutch which housed several bunnies over time some 30 years ago.
I have a 3/4 inch drive set that goes up to 2 1/2 inch sockets under my back seat. Then I have adapters going down to 1/2” and 3/8” drive. I keep one set of 6 point half inch deep well sockets for lug nuts under the seat too.Canadian Tire changing tools. Just put winters on my chainsaw carrier. The factory Goodyear Wrangler summers are worn out. Thinking of going with BFG k02s next spring. Mostly highway with some off road. What are you guys running for all terrains?
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I do the same thing but with two 150’ lengths of 3/4” bull line rated at 17,000 pounds. If I’m pulling up a hill or across a ditch where the log might dig in, I put a snatch block on a choker and hang it as high up as I can get on a tree. That way it lifts the front of the log off the ground. If I’m not in a hurry I’ll rig several snatch blocks all the way out to my trailer just to keep the logs clean.
Interesting, I was going to say the site hasn't crashed since the new owners took over but there was a blip there for a couple of minutes where it wouldn't load. Overall a marked improvement though.
So...I'm in the market for a pole saw. I've been dithering over it for about a year. Cowgirl has fruit trees that will need pruning in coming years but also Dad has some trees that need a haircut. He said he'll pay for it but the saw will be mine - as long as I trim a few trees now and then which suits me just fine. Cost is not an issue.
I'm partial to Stihls obviously but I'm sure the other saws won't be too offended if their new little brother is an adopted, in-bred, hillbilly hick from another family. I'll also be picking up some other items for my current saws so am hoping for some sort of mild discount so a Stihl would make sense all other things remaining equal. Am also not averse to a battery saw. It will see only occasional use, and not for hours at a time and reach is the critical factor. I note that the battery saws are cheaper.
If anyone with knowledge and experience can make suggestions, it would be appreciated (paging @Philbert ). I'm happy to do this via PM lest we sully the scrounging firewood thread with non-scrounging posts
I'm partial to Stihls obviously but I'm sure the other saws won't be too offended if their new little brother is an adopted, in-bred, hillbilly hick from another family. I'll also be picking up some other items for my current saws so am hoping for some sort of mild discount so a Stihl would make sense all other things remaining equal. Am also not averse to a battery saw. It will see only occasional use, and not for hours at a time and reach is the critical factor. I note that the battery saws are cheaper.
If anyone with knowledge and experience can make suggestions, it would be appreciated (paging @Philbert ). I'm happy to do this via PM lest we sully the scrounging firewood thread with non-scrounging posts
I have two pole saws, and have used them a tremendous amount in recent years.So...I'm in the market for a pole saw. I've been dithering over it for about a year. Cowgirl has fruit trees that will need pruning in coming years but also Dad has some trees that need a haircut. He said he'll pay for it but the saw will be mine - as long as I trim a few trees now and then which suits me just fine. Cost is not an issue.
I'm partial to Stihls obviously but I'm sure the other saws won't be too offended if their new little brother is an adopted, in-bred, hillbilly hick from another family. I'll also be picking up some other items for my current saws so am hoping for some sort of mild discount so a Stihl would make sense all other things remaining equal. Am also not averse to a battery saw. It will see only occasional use, and not for hours at a time and reach is the critical factor. I note that the battery saws are cheaper.
If anyone with knowledge and experience can make suggestions, it would be appreciated (paging @Philbert ). I'm happy to do this via PM lest we sully the scrounging firewood thread with non-scrounging posts
The one started out as a cheap hardware store brand, but I like its adjustable fiberglass pole, so I fitted a Silky blade to it. The silky is my go-to saw.
I also have a Stihl (21'?) that I bought at some point--I think for its extra reach since the fiberglass outfit only goes about 15'. I can tell you, and anyone who's ever worked for me will say the same: the Stihl is a dog next to the Silky blade. There is no comparison.
We have to use the Stihl sometimes to reach distant branches, and it's always disappointing once you've had the Silky in your hands. If all you'd ever used was the Stihl, it would seem fine. But need I say again . . .
A friend has the complete silky pole saw (he got it very cheap and used from a neighbor moving out). Bought new, it's spendy. I think the pole portion seems a bit delicate, but the blade is the best available.
One thing that happens with a manual pole saw is the further out you go, the more unwieldy. As in--when the saw goes free at the end of the cut, it's a challenge to control its fall, and you don't want that long aluminum handle to crash into something. Any significant ding can make it impossible to adjust (slide inside its mating part) in the future.
I had a motorized pole saw once upon a time, but got rid of it. I actually like doing pole saw work (up to a point). It's quiet and satisfying, kind of a relief compared to hours with a loud, exhaust-spewing gas-powered saw. But that's me. I also feel that I can do better work, more finesse, with a hand saw.
Nothing about a good pole saw sullies the scrounging thread.
One more thing I like about a manual pole saw (especially my light handled Silky model) is it can be carried aloft when climbing. Mine has a hook (used to be part of a lopper mechanism that I never had use for) which makes it handy for hanging on a limb while I'm climbing to new position either up or down. Try carrying a motorized pole saw in the tree.
I may have . . . a few. There are also several threads here on A.S. on this topic, that might be worth reviewing.
Part 1:
For general home use, I have a telescoping, fiberglass pole saw, fitted with a rope operated lopper (for small branches). These are typically in the 12 to 16 foot (extended length) range, and come in a variety of quality levels. Mine is a Corona brand. As noted above, a good quality, sharp blade makes a lot of difference.
You can always mount a better blade on a cheaper pole saw as an option. I like the curved blades with the stop at the end, which helps keep the blade in the cut at elevation.
One advantage of this type of pole saw is convenience of storage and transport. Because it telescopes, it can also be adjusted to the ideal length for the job, which is important when working in tight spaces.
The commercial, sectional, fiberglass pole saws tend to be a bit heavier duty. They can be fitted with a variety of attachments, and are a bit stiffer at longer lengths, but will still flop around a lot if you get out past 16 feet. They take up a bit more space in storage and transport.
Both styles are nice to have for smaller jobs, because they are quiet, and do not require power. They are also nice to have when your powered pole pruner gets pinched/stuck at elevation (it will)!!! Rule of thumb is that no matter what length you buy, it will always be 1 or 2 feet too short for some jobs. Guaranteed.
Philbert
and photos of my good saw and the dog
Thank you for your comments, gents. I was thinking along the lines of a powered device. The new growth on Dad's lemon tree is several metres high and the branches are bendy and very numerous. Trying to use a long lopper on them last year was a PITA. I thought a powered saw might be better than a manual saw.
Part 2:
Powered pole pruners are definitely an advantage for thicker, heavier, and harder woods, along with more extensive use. It gets very tiring using your arms overhead when cutting through thicker limbs.
That said, the gas-powered pole saws can get pretty heavy, fast, when held up high like that. So keep your chain sharp! The STIHL and ECHO models generally get good reviews for heavy use.
Again, I like the telescoping models because I can adjust the length to the specific task at hand. But there are a lot of small parts, springs, etc., in these telescoping models which makes them expensive to fix if the shaft gets bent or abused.
For disaster cleanup work, I really like these also for horizontal reach into a tangled mess of brush or limbs, in case there is some unseen tension which releases suddenly. I rather be standing 10 feet away from it.
Philbert
Powered pole pruners are definitely an advantage for thicker, heavier, and harder woods, along with more extensive use. It gets very tiring using your arms overhead when cutting through thicker limbs.
That said, the gas-powered pole saws can get pretty heavy, fast, when held up high like that. So keep your chain sharp! The STIHL and ECHO models generally get good reviews for heavy use.
Again, I like the telescoping models because I can adjust the length to the specific task at hand. But there are a lot of small parts, springs, etc., in these telescoping models which makes them expensive to fix if the shaft gets bent or abused.
For disaster cleanup work, I really like these also for horizontal reach into a tangled mess of brush or limbs, in case there is some unseen tension which releases suddenly. I rather be standing 10 feet away from it.
Philbert
Part 3:
I also have a few battery powered pole saws: Oregon 40V and Redback 120V (NLA?). I also tried the STIHL at a demo.
I have used them under disaster response conditions, and done a lot of serious work with them.
The general issues of battery powered equipment apply: choose a battery platform that you will want to use for multiple tools, and always have a spare battery or two.
Again, I like the telescoping designs for access and storage. Recently, I helped a neighbor remove a storm damaged cherry tree, by climbing into some places that I could not get with a full-size saw, then telescoping the battery powered pole saw to length as needed for the various branches.
I have also tried one of the component/multi tool versions, which is something to consider if you plan on using the other tool options. A dedicated pole saw will always work better, but the multitool can be a good choice/value for some people.
Philbert
I also have a few battery powered pole saws: Oregon 40V and Redback 120V (NLA?). I also tried the STIHL at a demo.
I have used them under disaster response conditions, and done a lot of serious work with them.
The general issues of battery powered equipment apply: choose a battery platform that you will want to use for multiple tools, and always have a spare battery or two.
Again, I like the telescoping designs for access and storage. Recently, I helped a neighbor remove a storm damaged cherry tree, by climbing into some places that I could not get with a full-size saw, then telescoping the battery powered pole saw to length as needed for the various branches.
I have also tried one of the component/multi tool versions, which is something to consider if you plan on using the other tool options. A dedicated pole saw will always work better, but the multitool can be a good choice/value for some people.
Philbert
Another dealer close to me has the buy one get one deal going, and they advertise the will custom cut to any brand saw. My dealer only sold stuff they stocked. I tried to get a 125 link .404 chain for one of my Homelites. it turned out the same chain fit an 880, nope, wasn't on the shelf. But I have bought enough 36" chains for my 660 to last the rest of my life. As long as they were so cheap, I never sharpened one. So, I have a bunch for each of my stihls, used and never sharpened.
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