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parabellum
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Found another fail genre for Youtube videos we can enjoy as a family.
Yeah, I've watched quite a few of those lately, as a reminder.
 
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If worried about destruction by falling tree, run a rope under tension in the direction of the intended fall line.

Cut from the back side of that line, meaning that if you want the tree to fall at 6 o'clock, cut from 12. If you had a chainsaw, notching and back cutting would make this happen. With your manual saw, a rope with tension goes a long way. Nothing to it but to do it.
 
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Are you going to rent a stumper to take care of the remaining stump? It is way too much fun. Pulverizing stumps. So satisfying.


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The stump will remain for the time being.
 
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Tannerite! About 8lbs should do for a 12in oak tree.
Break out your favorite rifle, and have at it.


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The stump will remain for the time being.


Just a suggestion, get that chain saw and hone you carving skills...





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The stump will remain for the time being.


Just a suggestion, get that chain saw and hone you carving skills...




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is is hilariously timely. Just last night I was at the Iowa state fair and watched a chain saw carver, carving an eagle.
 
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It looks like a fish on that cutting board. I wonder what the plaque says?


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Tree down yet?




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It looks like a fish on that cutting board. I wonder what the plaque says?


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Man you can’t live where I do without owning at least three different chainsaws… Trees are freaking weeds here. Currently waiting for January to drop about 20+ of them.

Lots of spare chains and gobs of chain oil. Chaps (non assless variety)and hardhat are mandatory.




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