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Waiting for a break in the heat to try an unconventional method of taking down a tree in my back yard

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July 30, 2021, 12:23 PM
Ripley
Waiting for a break in the heat to try an unconventional method of taking down a tree in my back yard
quote:
Originally posted by yanici:
best of luck to you. My neighbor did the same thing with a pocket chain saw. He threw a rope up high and had a long section to pull on. It started to work ok but then the tree decided it had enough of his shenanigans and closed the saw kerf to permanently bind the saw to the tree. He couldn't move the saw because it was stick.



yanici, did the partially cut section ever come down? There are widow makers and then there's that. Eek



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July 30, 2021, 02:42 PM
.38supersig
Sounds like a chainsaw is out of the question.

Have you tried 50 rounds of 10mm?



July 30, 2021, 03:34 PM
41
They also make this chainsaw chain on a rope:

https://www.northerntool.com/s.../product_12415_12415


41
July 30, 2021, 04:10 PM
Perception
If you can find a way to physically get up that high you could pound a felling wedge in behind the saw once you get started to hold the kerf open, then go back down and resume sawing.



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July 30, 2021, 04:11 PM
parabellum
The only way I could get up that high is in a bucket truck or with the aid of a passing helicopter.
July 30, 2021, 05:41 PM
armedmd
Potentially use a climbing tree stand if you think the tree is solid enough to hold the weight.


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July 31, 2021, 07:30 AM
L90814
The come-along posted by 41 is probably the easiest and safest method.
August 17, 2021, 11:01 AM
CPD SIG
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Ain't the first amp of electicity or ounce of gasoline gonna touch this project. It's just me and the tree, you see.




Any update?
Who won?


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August 17, 2021, 11:09 AM
parabellum
It's been too hot lately and right now, it's raining like all get-out.
August 17, 2021, 11:20 AM
P220 Smudge
Might work well in your favor once it lets up. Should help soften it up a bit for the saw, I’d think.


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August 17, 2021, 11:40 AM
parabellum
I'm in no hurry at this point.

I did run the saw up the tree and sawed off a couple of limb stubs to try it out. No getting stuck.
August 17, 2021, 12:16 PM
220-9er
I know this takes the sport out of it, but I'd hire a professional tree climber that saws it down in sections. The branches come off on their way up.
Then deal with the cleanup yourself if cost savings or exercise are desired.
I suspect it would take them less time to do the work than to come out to give an estimate so it shouldn't be all that expensive.


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August 17, 2021, 12:18 PM
parabellum
I'm gonna do it myself, or it remains standing.
August 17, 2021, 12:21 PM
220-9er
OK, since you told us its already dead, there is always the termite option. Smile


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August 17, 2021, 12:34 PM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
It's been too hot lately and right now, it's raining like all get-out.


It rained the other day here too, and breezy Eek





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August 17, 2021, 12:36 PM
parabellum
Is that in your yard?
August 17, 2021, 12:47 PM
Slippery Pete
1. Buy myself a pocket chainsaw. Maybe some rope.
2. Found another fail genre for Youtube videos we can enjoy as a family. Kids will love, "tree falling fails" or maybe "chainsaw fails."
3. Follow up for resolution to this thread.
August 17, 2021, 12:52 PM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Is that in your yard?


Yes



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August 17, 2021, 12:56 PM
parabellum
Too bad. Looks like a nice spot for a picnic.
August 17, 2021, 01:13 PM
Ripley
^^^^
I dunno, if I put down a blanket and set out some chow, it would all roll down hill.



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