Falling pics 11/25/09

[twochains]

I been quiet for a while...can't miss an opportunity to post a couple swing vids. LOL! Both were 90* swings, one Red Oak and one Gum. Thanks!

 

[RandyMac]

 

[treeslayer2003]

Jon, you can bust a gum.........it is possible. just sayin, don't get to complacent out there.

 

[treeslayer2003]

I been quiet for a while...can't miss an opportunity to post a couple swing vids. LOL! Both were 90* swings, one Red Oak and one Gum. Thanks!

this guy is good at swing cuts........barely ever wedges...........i used to do the same.

 

[treeslayer2003]

A little off base from the rest of ya, this ones from this morning, not sure if this should go in descriptive or not...
Any way, back leaning cedar, 5' behind where the pic was taken was the crummy, above that power lines.

See if ya's can count the wedges
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close up of the jack

 

[northmanlogging]

close up of the jack

husky 20 ton from Slowes or Home gyppo? Got a pair of em for like $175, heavier than a Silvey and a bit taller, but can't beat the price.

Bit of schedule 80 pipe that fits around the top of the jack welded to some 3/8 plate, so far so good, plates could have a tad bigger foot print, its what I had laying around. And I wish the tops where aluminium to save chains, but as it is just be careful.

 

[treeslayer2003]

did you put any spikes or rough texture on top n bottom

 

[HuskStihl]

Clinton! Good to see you mang! That sweet gum looked mighty itchy!
Thanks Mike, I am scared in the woods and often bite off more than I can chew, but take nothing for granted! I might actually have some falling business coming up (finally)

 

[bnmc98]

A little off base from the rest of ya, this ones from this morning, not sure if this should go in descriptive or not...
Any way, back leaning cedar, 5' behind where the pic was taken was the crummy, above that power lines.

See if ya's can count the wedges
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Holy Cow! That looks like cut one tree then..... LUNCH!

 

[treeslayer2003]

yea, at least a bottle of water lol

 

[northmanlogging]

did you put any spikes or rough texture on top n bottom

No not really, torch cut the top plate and never ground the slag, usually when the jack is needed is sinks into the wood a fair bit, creating its own traction.

If you look the Silveys they have some texture but its really just feeding fast on a lathe, not a whole lot different then cold rolled steel would give. And the bottom of the jack is cast Iron.

Holy Cow! That looks like cut one tree then..... LUNCH!

actually it was done right about noon... then the climber dude climbed the next one and I mostly got to sit around for a few minutes.

Did I mention this is only a 1/4 acre clear cut with houses and kids on bikes surrounding us?

 

[coltont]

Man this was just a little to much. But the ole girl brought her out

 

[Metals406]

Yeah, that's a turn!

 

[treeslayer2003]

i can't barely see it, 540?

 

[coltont]

Yes an e model

 

[1270d]

Yes an e model

if you'd like to move up to a 648 let me know.

 

[treeslayer2003]

wish i had got a 640.........and a bigger loader.........and and...........a pot full a money be good as well lol.

 

[coltont]

Man if it didn't have that 8 in it if be all for it. To many mountains here.

 

[rwoods]

Clint, good to hear from you. I guess swinging those trees 90* keeps the copperheads confused. Be safe, my friend. Ron

 

[1270d]

well if any of you hear of someone looking for a grapple, I can pm some details. No more tree length for us, just CTL and saws now. grapple and one loader with a pull through are the only things left.