A dead hazard tree

HILLBILLYREDNEC · Jun 27, 2011

This tree was supposed get climbed this summer, carpenter ants got the upper hand :hmm3grin2orange: Glad it decide to go when I was not up it :rolleyes2: This tree avoided major property damage which is lucky for the home owner.

YouTube - ‪Hazard Tree Cleanup‬&rlm;

RacerX · Jul 4, 2011

That's a lot of saw (32") for such a small tree. :msp_smile:

HILLBILLYREDNEC · Jul 9, 2011

The MS 460 was the only saw I had available the day I was cleaning up. It was a little cumbersome to swing.

Whiteman · Jul 9, 2011

So that is you in the video?

HILLBILLYREDNEC · Jul 9, 2011

Yes this is me. The ground was rough and there was a lot holes where the tree fell, made footing unsafe.

Sagetown · Jul 9, 2011

When I was younger I'd fight with the saw to get every bit out of the chain. I can't do it anymore though. I'd rather put on another chain. That way I get to rest a little. Enjoyed the Video.

Metals406 · Jul 9, 2011

Wasn't your handle on here highcountrytimber once upon a time?

Metals406 · Jul 9, 2011

Correction: It was "Superfire" right? Why the name/account change?

http://www.arboristsite.com/member.php?u=14414

2dogs · Jul 9, 2011

Your name should be "Plumber's Butt", or maybe "What is a Depth Guage".

CNBTreeTrimming · Jul 9, 2011

Not to be mean, but I sure wouldn't have posted a video like that. Thanks for the laugh though as you bout lost the saw on the bottom of the cut.

Gologit · Jul 9, 2011

HILLBILLYREDNEC said:
Yes this is me. The ground was rough and there was a lot holes where the tree fell, made footing unsafe.

You were very brave to post that video. It's obvious that you haven't done much real saw work but you didn't mind letting us all see you in action. I'm not sure what that says about your standards. Thanks for the entertainment.

And...get some suspenders. Please. I mean, damn.

dancan · Jul 16, 2011

Dayum ! That looked like a lot of work !
Here's one of mine .

Darn pasture spruce !

Here's a limbing lesson from a member here .

[video=youtube;TwWOkJ_A6vI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TwWOkJ_A6vI[/video]

Grouchy old man · Jul 17, 2011

See what a sharp chain will do for ya.

dancan · Jul 17, 2011

Grouchy old man said:
See what a sharp chain will do for ya.

And experience !

treemandan · Jul 18, 2011

I tend to use a 200 to limb up felled sticks but those big saws with little bars work great too.

dancan · Jul 18, 2011

treemandan said:
I tend to use a 200 to limb up felled sticks but those big saws with little bars work great too.

I'm not sure but I think Sawnut was using a Husky 246 .

BlackOakTreeServ · Jul 20, 2011

Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it.....saw falls at 2:08...lol...:msp_thumbup:

Cedar Ed · Jul 20, 2011

Amazing.Hope to see more video,just kidding,I am always surprised what will be here on the best site known as AS!

Johny Utah · Jul 20, 2011

Cedar Ed said:
Amazing.Hope to see more video,just kidding,I am always surprised what will be here on the best site known as AS!

You sound like your a paid spokesperson for this site, or you just brown nosing?

unclemoustache · Jul 24, 2011

Grouchy old man said:
See what a sharp chain will do for ya.

dancan said:
And experience !

Not to mention some pretty hard razzing from everyone at AS! :laugh:

Well, I'm sure we all have a few things we're glad were not videoed and posted online. Yes, he did a few silly and funny (and scary) things, but he didn't cut his leg off.
So, how about some constructive criticism? Let's make a list of things he might not be aware of that he ought to address (and it will help me and others be aware of them as well when we do our next tree).

1. Suspenders or a long-tail shirt! :msp_ohmy:
2. Right size saw for the job
3. Sharp chain, and properly tensioned
4. Don't leave the running saw in the tree to adjust the camera
5. Keep a firm grip on the saw so you don't ground the tip when you cut through
6. Eye protection when working with all those branches in your face

Others to add?

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