The small one, 28-t. I'm unlikely to ever need larger, as this is mostly for safety in critical places like between buildings and near powerlines rather than big trees that need saved out for value.
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The small one, 28-t. I'm unlikely to ever need larger, as this is mostly for safety in critical places like between buildings and near powerlines rather than big trees that need saved out for value.
Back first. Then jacks & wedges
big block cut . Big meaning tall. Bias the hinge towards the face half For a hair extra leverage. Better to have to open up a face than to have too deep of one, no more wood to cut up & a tree that looks like its going to slab backwards, just a matter of time.(this is somethimg where feedback from whats happening could change that) cut above any butt flair, (straight grain=stronger.)or you are opening a window for it to pop off the stump instead of comitting. And or having your jack just sink into the wood, not lifting anything. Take your time. Nibble some, jack some wedge some etc...Take some pics if you haven't already. Cody, or tarzantree has a good video on just how much some silvey tree savers, (i think)can handle, and what they can't too!
And then theres the question. Do you climb?
Id trust a tulip poplar a WHOLE LOT more than id trust a cottonwood. On the stump anyways.
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Yup, what he said !
Good post Ted. I think I put in a shallower face than most guys I have cut with. (Dead trees often get a deep face.) (You guys know I have jack envy but SOMEDAY I will be advising: jack and wedge, jack and wedge. Someday. Uh... just had to say that.)
Someday You'll Understand...
I get Skeert with the jacking sometimes, and leave too much hold wood, not that it occurs to me to nibble a little off, these are the high value target trees though, so working a little harder vs having the hold wood fail... I vote work a little harder.
Of course then after whacking wedges and bending jack handles for 3 hours you realize the the face has closed up and the damn thing is just waiting for you to cut the rest of the hold wood...
I get Skeert with the jacking sometimes, and leave too much hold wood, not that it occurs to me to nibble a little off, these are the high value target trees though, so working a little harder vs having the hold wood fail... I vote work a little harder.
Of course then after whacking wedges and bending jack handles for 3 hours you realize the the face has closed up and the damn thing is just waiting for you to cut the rest of the hold wood...
My dad was a timber feller for 25 years in Northern CA. I am looking for a place to help him sell some Silvey Tree Saver jacks. Apparently they don't make these anymore, and there are people that want them out there somewhere. Anyone interested? I am in Noethern California and you can email me at [email protected] thanks.
right here is a good start...
there is a trading post section, though if the price is right I'd buy em now (but I would honestly not be able to pay what you could get for em.)
there is a trading post section, though if the price is right I'd buy em now (but I would honestly not be able to pay what you could get for em.)
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My last set of the big doubles I sold for about a grand for a rough idea of pricing.
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Not a pro like you guys but I cut a lot of leaners. I do not gut them cause I want all the hinge I can get. I try to work the back cut and pull in tandem along with wedges until I get the tree past TDC and then cut her like normal. Need a good pardner
I have posted them here..hopefully they are priced right. http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/silvey-tree-saver-jacks.299132/
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I have a set of backpack jacks if anyone is interested. I believe they are silvey, ill have to lool
how much you wan't
Keep in mind Borntrager is making new Jacks at a reasonable price
I called Borntrager up a couple of weeks ago to see about making myself a guard for the gauge and he just sent me one, along with the schematic for where and how deep to drill. Marvin makes a great product and supports it after the fact. I have nothing but praise for that outfit.
If i can get ahead a bit i fully plan on acquiring one of the new jacks and pumps... but first a full sized dumper truck
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cant seem to message you northmanlogging, i was hoping for 2400 for the whole setup
hmmm... if I wasn't about to buy a dumper truck...
my inbox is all messed up, has been for awhile now.
Got any pictures of the set up?
my inbox is all messed up, has been for awhile now.
Got any pictures of the set up?
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On my way home from alaska on a boat at the moment but i can get you some by tomorrow afternoon. If you want send a text to 208 699 1zero34 and ill send them to your phone
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If you get them and the rams need a rebuild I’ve got a couple of spare seal kits I’m pretty sure
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