Extreme leaner. How would you drop it?

[Philbert]

I've never heard of chain wrapping til here either.

I never heard/thought of it either. Saw this recently in a FB post by Bailey's:

150' Up Still 7 Ft. in Diameter
"The chains and binders above and below the cut are used to help avoid splitting, and a possible barberchair."
http://www.baileysonline.com/Media/Posters/Logging/Jumbo-150-Ft-Up-Still-7-Ft-in-Diameter-Poster.axd


Philbert

 

[turnkey4099]

I never heard/thought of it either. Saw this recently in a FB post by Bailey's:
View attachment 460864
150' Up Still 7 Ft. in Diameter
"The chains and binders above and below the cut are used to help avoid splitting, and a possible barberchair."
http://www.baileysonline.com/Media/Posters/Logging/Jumbo-150-Ft-Up-Still-7-Ft-in-Diameter-Poster.axd
View attachment 460865

Philbert

Wow! I can't even imagine the effort it takes to get that long bar leveled to begin a cut. I have problem enough with my 441 and 32" bar!

 

[bitzer]

I never heard/thought of it either. Saw this recently in a FB post by Bailey's:
View attachment 460864
150' Up Still 7 Ft. in Diameter
"The chains and binders above and below the cut are used to help avoid splitting, and a possible barberchair."
http://www.baileysonline.com/Media/Posters/Logging/Jumbo-150-Ft-Up-Still-7-Ft-in-Diameter-Poster.axd
View attachment 460865


Philbert

Redwood is a funny tree from what I understand. With all that going on I'm sure Jerry took every precaution. I can't imagine the rush on that one.

 

[bitzer]

Wow! I can't even imagine the effort it takes to get that long bar leveled to begin a cut. I have problem enough with my 441 and 32" bar!

They would have started with the smaller saw. The bar would sag too much and whip the chain off.

 

[olympyk_999]

I never heard/thought of it either. Saw this recently in a FB post by Bailey's:
View attachment 460864
150' Up Still 7 Ft. in Diameter
"The chains and binders above and below the cut are used to help avoid splitting, and a possible barberchair."
http://www.baileysonline.com/Media/Posters/Logging/Jumbo-150-Ft-Up-Still-7-Ft-in-Diameter-Poster.axd
View attachment 460865

Philbert

"amateur hour"

 

[Philbert]

Redwood is a funny tree . . . I'm sure Jerry took every precaution.

I read one of his books. Apparently, redwood will also shatter if it lands wrong? Not sure if those chain binders will help on that size tree either, but interesting that they are using them.

Philbert