sierratree
ArboristSite Member
Been doing some studying on the Coos Bay...........That seems like a very cool cut.....I have only seen pics of smaller stems. How well would this work with this 4 footer, very dry? Got any pics? Thanks...........
Structure of heavy head leaning DF already with a split up the back
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I have only used the Coos Bay on live trees that have a head lean. And not a whole bunch of those. However I have had success with the CB. Your saw has to be sharp and cut FAST. On a dead dry D-fir it would still be my first choice but wear your corks and be ready to run. Trees like yours are saw killers too.
No offense meant but with all your questions you really should have a pro fall this tree or at least be right there with you. There are many little things happening at once that you may miss. And ALWAYS be looking up.
sierratree
ArboristSite Member
good advice..........sounds bout right
If you can hold off cutting those trees until the rain starts this year and my work slows down I might be able to come up and look at them for you. You're not too far up the road from us. I might even be able to talk RandyMac into showing up. We'll bring saws and tools.
I'd rather not give any specific advice, other than cautionary, unless I've looked at the trees or seen real good pictures of them.
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paccity
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i would take that offer if i was you. great oportunity to learn a lot. nothing better than hands on instruction.
Yeah you can count me in too. I'm always up for a drive to the Sierras. I was up Hwy 4 two days ago, near 7N09. There is a nice thinning/selective cut/HFI project taking place right off the highway. In fact the buncher was throwing debris onto the highway.
Hey, that's great! We'll have a (relatively) young healthy guy to do the actual work while SierraTree learns and Randy and I watch, offer advice, and make pertinent comments. Lots of comments. Lots.
And that "throwing debris onto the highway" thing? We call that "landscaping".
RandyMac
Stiff Member
The PC term is redistribution of biomass
RandyMac
Stiff Member
Yes, carved out of some of the high stumps I left. I am considered a minor deity in some places, sacrifices are still being left by the faithful, mostly beer and hot link sausages.
Sport Faller
Gate Pimp
I stand corrected. Sometimes I forget all the new PC buzz words. Actually, I forget them a lot.
Around here, it would be called Erosion Control.
Would the separated wood hold the tree up while it was being sawed up? I probably have things all wrong, but if there is wood separated out the back, it might give a couple 3 seconds to cut before it gives way.
Ya know...I've never had a pickled egg. I wouldn't even know where to go to find one. I make killer pickled jalapenos but not eggs.
they are pink, they are likely the gooduns. They have yellowish ones around here,(oregon) and they suck big time.
Sport Faller
Gate Pimp
Yep, the pink ones have some good spice and flavor, the yellow ones pretty much taste like vinegar mush. They make a damn fine lunch when combined with sardines or kippers, hot sauce, beer, pickles, and cheese
So, when you guys go on your road trip, you should get Jamison to come and video the clustering and cutting.
I like them with carolina bbq with hot sauce onions and slaw. I can't find that food around here..
Joe46
ArboristSite Guru
You must hang out in the higher class taverns
Another word of advice. You don't want to be downwind of your buddy if he's eaten a few:fart:
Yep, the pink ones have some good spice and flavor, the yellow ones pretty much taste like vinegar mush. They make a damn fine lunch when combined with sardines or kippers, hot sauce, beer, pickles, and cheese
Sounds like a feast but how do ya eat it? Bread? Fingers?
