The working man, and chainsaw thread!!!!!!!!!

[Denis Gionet]

Denis I am not sure we are quite talking about the same thing. Take a look at this pic http://www.highcountryposts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Hazard_-tree_face_cut-300x225.jpg notice how the face cut doesn't have a triangular shaped piece jutting out of it?? Thats what I was wondering what was the point of that triangular piece in the face it looks like it wasn't completely cleaned out. But I don't think Im describing what Im talking about to well. Now please don't take it the wrong way Denis I am not bashing your technique or anything Im just curious about it as ive never seen it. But anyway you felled that tree great and it went exactly where you wanted excellent job

Yeah thats a very old cedar they seem to gain about a foot every century or so in diameter but Im not sure what the lifespan of a eastern white cedar is, but I know western red cedars live for over a millenia- even upwards of 1500 years but they seem to grow at about the same rate as a eastern white cedar they just seem to live a lot longer and for that reason get much much more bigger.

No, I got it Alex. I could have cleaned up the top of the notch, but having it notched that deep, even though it was in 2 cuts, it was going to land pretty well in the right spot. I didn't see the need to having it perfectly flat, I was more concerned with the rotted center, the 15 - 20 degree lean, and not wanting it to leave early on me :msp_razz:

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Here's the results :msp_rolleyes:

 

[Denis Gionet]

Denis,
did you get a longer bar or are you gonna go after it with the one you have? Were you able to get a hold of a milling attachment, I hear some of them work great?
Would love to see some pics of those planks after you cut 'em. :Eye:^:Eye:

I managed to borrow a bigger saw, a Husky 181, plenty of torque for the milling. Need a ripping chain and a 20-24" bar, should have by tonight.

Planks look awesome !

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[NHlocal]

I managed to borrow a bigger saw, a Husky 181, plenty of torque for the milling. Need a ripping chain and a 20-24" bar, should have by tonight.

Planks look awesome !

That's what I'm talkin' about! Those came out REALLY NICE! Well done!

 

[struggle]

A little update, been on vacations and such spread out over the last weeks.

Life just got a little easier for me. Going to take a few more trees pay for it though. Sure beats hand draging stuff out


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[NHlocal]

A little update, been on vacations and such spread out over the last weeks.

Life just got a little easier for me. Going to take a few more trees pay for it though. Sure beats hand draging stuff out.

Hey Shane,
good to hear from you again. Nice looking trailer you got there, that'll save you a "little work" for sure. Looks like it won't have any trouble carrying a heavy load. What's it rated for?

 

[struggle]

How of 9900 lbs. Trailer weighs 3300. So some where around 6600 lbs. More than I would ever put in it for the type of trees I take down. Will eventually put sides on it as well. Filled and dumped it twice yesterday. I had a smile a mile wide both times. Huge back saver

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[Denis Gionet]

Hey Shane,
good to hear from you again. Nice looking trailer you got there, that'll save you a "little work" for sure. Looks like it won't have any trouble carrying a heavy load. What's it rated for?

Oh man, I do like that trailer ! VERY nice ! A few bucks I'm sure, but it'll dump the rounds and splits right where you want them though. Good purchase !

 

[struggle]

Thanks for the positives on the trailer. I always had a dump box on my lawn care truck in FL and this is even better. I really am looking forward to using it for back filling stumps as well. Hand shoveling dirt out of a flat trailer is rather time consuming.

The cost of the trailer is far less than what it will be to fix my back from 10 years of pulling stuff out of a trailer:msp_biggrin:

I already have two jobs lined up that will be perfect example of why I bought this trailer for the next week. Just trying to take baby steps on equipment. No need to rush this thing right now.

I don't want to be indebted to equipment. Still want to put some coin in my own pocket

 

[NHlocal]

Thanks for the positives on the trailer. I always had a dump box on my lawn care truck in FL and this is even better. I really am looking forward to using it for back filling stumps as well. Hand shoveling dirt out of a flat trailer is rather time consuming.

The cost of the trailer is far less than what it will be to fix my back from 10 years of pulling stuff out of a trailer:msp_biggrin:

I already have two jobs lined up that will be perfect example of why I bought this trailer for the next week. Just trying to take baby steps on equipment. No need to rush this thing right now.

I don't want to be indebted to equipment. Still want to put some coin in my own pocket

Way to go Shane, sounds like you made a great decision on that trailer. :msp_thumbup: Ayuh, loadin' up over 3 ton on a trailer would be a whole lotta wood, even if it can carry it. No doubt that is going to be a "back saver" for ya'. As for being "indebted" to my equipment, I work it pretty much the same way as you, baby steps. Buy a little when I'm able, and "try" to get only what I really need. :hmm3grin2orange:

.....by the way, how you makin' out with "tree climbing", didn't you get a new flip line just a little while ago??? :dunno: How's it workin'?

 

[struggle]

I have climbed a few blue spruce trees and pine trees and the flip works like a dream. What a difference. Great recommendation:msp_thumbup:

I hope to step up to a better harness maybe later this fall as I am using a linemans one and while it works after zip lining on vacation I really liked the harness that goes around the legs. Much more secure and more comfortable.

Also I have lost over 20 lbs in the past month and half and that helps tremendously as well for climbing.

Thanks for asking on that

 

[NHlocal]

I have climbed a few blue spruce trees and pine trees and the flip works like a dream. What a difference. Great recommendation:msp_thumbup:

I hope to step up to a better harness maybe later this fall as I am using a linemans one and while it works after zip lining on vacation I really liked the harness that goes around the legs. Much more secure and more comfortable.

Also I have lost over 20 lbs in the past month and half and that helps tremendously as well for climbing.

Thanks for asking on that

Good morning Shane,
glad to hear that new flip line setup is working out for ya'. :msp_thumbup: There's a lot of great gear available for tree work that will make it whole lot easier to do work in the tree. I purchased the Edge saddle from Sherrill Tree and I love it. I did a lot of looking and digging, that one fit my needs and getting it on sale was a big influence in the decision. :hmm3grin2orange: Dig deep and do your research on climbing saddles, there are several good ones out there, find the one that has what you need and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Way to go on losing weight! :msp_thumbsup: Ayuh, I've lost some weight myself, makes a BIG difference with everything! :biggrinbounce2:

Time to make coffee and get ready for work.....

 

[logger 12345]

great thread lads,well done,some rep on it's way to the OP.great pictures...

i'm on page 6 now and must continue reading.safe working guys!

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Im not tooting my own horn, but see the ratings have gone down in my abscense:msp_tongue: Been sidetracked at the Capitol, and taking a toll on the dog man, saw man. But great to see you all my brothers, my friends! Cutting tommorow

 

[Eccentric]

Im not tooting my own horn, but see the ratings have gone down in my abscense:msp_tongue: Been sidetracked at the Capitol, and taking a toll on the dog man, saw man. But great to see you all my brothers, my friends! Cutting tommorow

Norm were you ditching on Roblar the last few days? Passed a crew on Tues and Wed.

 

[NHlocal]

Im not tooting my own horn, but see the ratings have gone down in my abscense:msp_tongue: Been sidetracked at the Capitol, and taking a toll on the dog man, saw man. But great to see you all my brothers, my friends! Cutting tommorow

Ratings shmatings, who cares about ratings? :hmm3grin2orange: It's good to hear from you again Norm, hope the battle is going well at the capitol? And as far as tooting your own horn, it just ain't the same without ya'. Watch yourself working tomorrow, don't let that other "stuff" keep you from concentrating on your saw work. :msp_thumbup:

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Brian13]

Been gone awhile myself. Been busy with work, and by the time I get home just havnt had the energy to mess with the computer, Hope everybody is staying cool, its been miserable hot down here. Was out one evening a week or so ago and was trying to get the kids to ride there bikes. They didnt want to, they just kept pointing to one of the saws on my bench and wanted to help fix it. They each wanted a saw to work on, and after giving each one my son River kept asking if he could cut down my one tree LOL.

 

[NHlocal]

Been gone awhile myself. Been busy with work, and by the time I get home just havnt had the energy to mess with the computer, Hope everybody is staying cool, its been miserable hot down here. Was out one evening a week or so ago and was trying to get the kids to ride there bikes. They didnt want to, they just kept pointing to one of the saws on my bench and wanted to help fix it. They each wanted a saw to work on, and after giving each one my son River kept asking if he could cut down my one tree LOL.

You know Brian, when you start 'em young there's no turning back.....:hmm3grin2orange: they'll be following you up a tree in no time, you'll see.....
Great to see you're thinking safety first, no chain on the Poulan, and no b/c on the Stihl, very nice! Having energy just to work in heat like that is quite
an accomplishment, never mind having some left when you get home, good to hear from ya' again, hope all is well at work?
Have a great weekend!

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[NHlocal]

FINALLY!!! Was able to go out yesterday afternoon and do some tree work for a few hours. :biggrinbounce2: Started on a job taking a couple of Cherry trees out of a small backyard, one is dead and the other is dying. Should be able to get some pics posted a little later. But, for right now it's make coffee and get ready for work time again.....
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[NHlocal]

.....I've got a few minutes before my eyes close for the last time today, here's a couple pics from cutting yesterday, got started late so I only had a couple hours to work, small back yard, two Cherry trees coming down, one dead and one dying, should be able to get at least one of them down tomorrow 'cause I'm on vacation all week..... :biggrinbounce2:

.....the two trees on the left, just off the back deck.....

.....both leaning toward the house, the dead tree is hanging over the deck.....

.....the dead limbs hanging over the deck are the first priority.....

.....trying to open up the drop zone.....

.....more pics tomorrow I hope.....
Everyone have a good week.

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Denis Gionet]

View attachment 249316Here's the results of the planks I've been cutting. Done for this year, this is just about 240 board feet of cedar, all cut with the Alaskan II mill wearing a 181 Husqvarna. Beautiful stuff ! Most of it averages 10-12" wide. I love the character on these planks !View attachment 249317