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I know other loggers who have their own log truck and they will buy wood from you. They won't pay as much as you get at the mill but at least you will get something and it won't be left on the landing. It also depends on what it is. Craig

Hi, I had a Bobcat 873 with a dymax head but I got rid of that a got a morbark wolverine with a shear. The benefit of the bobcat is it is a versatile machine which you can change attachments quickly. With that said it is a jack of all trades, master of none. The wolverine will out shear a...

it is a comfortable way to carry an axe and another great benefit to me is I don't lose axes. I need to paint my axe electric blue!

I have the 4# council that Madsen's sells and I like it very much, I also have a 5#er as well but use the 4# most of the time.

If you know of any like that in Eastern MA. send them my way.

This thread reminds me why I work by myself. I have had people who say they can run a skidder or do this or that come to work and within minutes you quickly realize they can't. Craig

If you want to stay fairly close to home UMass Amhearst has a good forestry program. Craig

Hi GLM, We are supposed to be starting a clearing job in Mattapoisett soon, my buddy has the Log truck and I don't know if he'll go to brewster, I will check with him and let you know. Craig

I had heard about that but didn't see the video till now, thanks! That has to put a damper on your day, eh? Craig

Hi GLM, Where on the Cape are you located? Will be starting a job in Mattapoisett soon. Might be able to help depending on you location. shoot me an email [email protected] Craig

Check out this site, has good info on felling http://www.forestapps.com/tips/tips.htm Craig

Go to this site http://www.forestapps.com/tips/tips.htm Scroll down till you see chisel saw chain. It's a good document on how to sharpen square ground saw chain Craig

A twitch is another term for a hitch of logs. Another term would be a turn. A load of wood pulled by a skidder form the woods to the landing. Craig

I have a pair of the swedepro with caulked soles and I like them very much. They are comfortable, lightweight and have excellent support.

What you are referring to is a log rule. You need to know what they use for scaling. Most mills I deal with use international 1/4" rule. Other common one's are Scribner and Doyle. Bailey's has them! Board footage is only part of the equation, grade is what determines how much $$$. Talk to the...

Some log buyers might come out and educate you on how best to buck the logs. It is in their best interest. One mill I deal with for hardwood wants the longer lengths with a small defect towards the end and will pay you for the better grade. Each mill is different and knowing exactly what they...

I had an 873h bobcat with a 14" dymax shear head, and root grapple. With the shear on the small size trees you are describing you can grab the tree with the shear and instead of shearing it completely you partially cut into the tree then lift it pulling the stump out of the ground, then snip off...

Average trailer load for pine (tandem trailer) is 6700 bd ft. it would be more like 4500-5000 bd ft for hardwood depending on the driver and how daring they are!

I have a timberwolf TW-5. It has a log lift for big chunks and a hydraulically adjustable 4-way wedge. I have been very happy with it. The timberwolfs are expensive but I feel the quality you get is well worth the price. Now I just need to find an inexpensive conveyor! They have models less...

I work in the woods by myself almost everyday, I wear full ppe and carry a personal first aid kit from labonville. If you get hurt the first aid kit sitting in your truck, won't do you much good if you can't get to it. I hit my left leg once just above the knee, 372xp wide open. I can tell...