Yes, it's 5' diameter up to about 15', then the limbs separate into multiple trunks and are manageable with my 20"
Apple coring, Yep, works for beavers, exactly what I was thinking. I will use my bucket truck for the tree itself, it's a good 50-60' foot tall. No problems there.
I agree, I need a bigger saw. Last time I 'apple-cored' a trunk, it took me over an hour....plunging, wedging, sharpening up the chain, knocking out the wedges, pain in the arse.
Moved on to Plan #2: I did a tradeout with another tree guy today...his chipper is down so I'm swapping him my chipper for the weekend, and he's bringing his 36" saw on Monday and we'll tackle the tree together.
2FatGuys: Yes, it's true, I am not an seasoned tree man, but I do have lot of ground experience with trees, and saws, and now I've got some bigger tree equipment, so I'm putting it to good use by renting it out, using it, learning whenever I can, and stretching to bigger jobs whenever I can. I learn by watching, doing, and asking questions. I tackle new opportunities every day by reading, researching, asking questions, doing it wrong several times, and then ultimately mastering whatever task I'm up against. So yeah, that's why I'm here asking for typical ways or good ideas for removing that last massive hunk of a trunk that I'll be staring at towards the end of the job. Once I do it a few times, I won't ask anymore, okay?
Thanks for the replies guys. I do have a boner for a new jumbo sized saw....a couple more jobs and I'll have it. I told my girlfriend I "needed a longer bar", and she agreed, so it shoudn't be a problem to go buy one!
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