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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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August 17, 2021, 01:13 PM
parabellum
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 Slippery Pete:
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.
August 17, 2021, 11:48 PM
Rev. A. J. Forsyth
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.
August 18, 2021, 09:29 AM
Slippery Pete
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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August 18, 2021, 09:57 AM
parabellum
The stump will remain for the time being.
August 18, 2021, 10:24 AM
Rightwire
quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
You only live once...
Tannerite! About 8lbs should do for a 12in oak tree.
Break out your favorite rifle, and have at it.


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August 18, 2021, 12:40 PM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
The stump will remain for the time being.


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






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August 19, 2021, 07:15 AM
pbslinger
quote:
Originally posted by Ripley:
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
The stump will remain for the time being.


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




The
is is hilariously timely. Just last night I was at the Iowa state fair and watched a chain saw carver, carving an eagle.
August 19, 2021, 01:20 PM
rburg
It looks like a fish on that cutting board. I wonder what the plaque says?


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December 08, 2021, 05:32 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Tree down yet?




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December 09, 2021, 05:35 AM
Woodman
quote:
Originally posted by rburg:
It looks like a fish on that cutting board. I wonder what the plaque says?


Eagle with Fish
Scott Campbell 2000
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December 09, 2021, 10:53 AM
SIGnified
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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