parrisw
Tree Freak
doesn't it burn? why is it so undesireable?
Yes it burns, but its what we call Gopher wood. Cause you put one piece in then you go fer another. Some wood wokers use it I think. For parts that you don't really see.
doesn't it burn? why is it so undesireable?
Regrettably, cottonwood might just be the most worthless wood out there. If anyone thinks of a use for it, I'm all ears..we've got a ton of that stuff..
doesn't it burn? why is it so undesireable?
:monkey: Gee, Andy, none of the rest of us ever have problems like that.
Regrettably, cottonwood might just be the most worthless wood out there. If anyone thinks of a use for it, I'm all ears..we've got a ton of that stuff.
Andy, it sounds like a harrowing day. Good story, though.
Carp... Ropens right on...
Second tree of the day.... 120 foot twisted and leaning cottonwood.. POS.. I hate those frigg'in trees...
Well, at least the powerhead was spared.
Cottonwood didn't used to be useless...Back home in Montana (in my younger days) they used cottonwood for bridge decking. If you think about it it doesn't splinter and and check like some of the other native wood. Really quite durable. I also saw it used in bars and restaurants as flooring. You know the type of joint where you throw the peanut shells on the floor and spill pitchers of red beer then sweep it once a day. Firewood it isn't. Burns fast and creates a lot of ash without a lot of BTUs.
...Carl
Yes.. and it was also used for the floors of barns - resists animal urine...
But the stink is similar so who would notice?
Carp... Ropens right on...
Second tree of the day.... 120 foot twisted and leaning cottonwood.. POS.. I hate those frigg'in trees...
In the back cut and the damn tree rotated back over center way before I was even close to a hinge and jambed the saw. Now it's heading the wrong way....
Second saw to cut it out... tree hangs up and stays on the stump. Lots of screwing around which resulted in the tree sliding off the stump
Then followed 8 more cuts to get the tree 40 feet shorter (I hate doing that with heavy trees) and standing somewhat upright. My confidence was shot. Took a break..
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