WoodAbuser
aka WoodchuckAbuser
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Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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JustPlainJeff
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I just tighten the line enough to hold the trees steady pulling approximately 180 against the lean so it can set back(pull direction may need to be adjusted so the tree will start in the direction of fall intended if it's not already leaning a bit that way).
Cut my notch, make a bore cut to set the hinge, drop down 2-8" below the bore cut and cut until the back cut is just past the bore cut.
Warning, everyone has told me for yrs it's dangerous, okay, stay at the stump and do your thing.
Now, the real warning, if this isn't a tree that's in a very similar situation to what you've already practiced on in the woods, you probably shouldn't be trying it out in a target filled environment!
All that being said, please have your wife video it.
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I was aiming the large branch that ran parallel with the main towards the stump(about 4' left of the stump, missed it by a ft) the main had substantial side lean and all the branches off the side it was on.
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I've done this hundreds of times. Once again, if you're not comfortable/experienced with what you're attempting, consider the cost of the repairs if things "go sideways". After hearing your questions and what you would do, I'd either rent a lift or pay someone. I've heard it said, the lessons that cost us the most we are the slowest to forget
Be safe bud, and if I was there I'd be happy to help out.
Man, I'd LOVE to have that skidding winch! I may get one in time, but after buying the larger tractor, now I need to replace most of my older class 1 implements with the larger class 2 ones. So, those take priority over the winch, which is expensive! I'll absolutely have the wife video or take pictures when I drop the tree. I'm relatively confident that I can get it down successfully, but after seeing the man-lift suggestion, I may just spend the coin on that as even if it costs me 200.00 to rent for a half-day, it would eliminate any concern on my part about hitting the house completely, and overall make the job go faster I would think.
Depending on what the implement is you can just adapt it for cat 2. Lots of 3 point stuff can be run behind a cat 1 or 2 hitch with adaptors.
Yoursme 2 Pairs of Cat 1 Quick Hitch Adapter Bushing Kit Fits Category 1 3-Point Hitch Tractors Replace TK95029 https://a.co/d/gghFjhb
Never used this brand but similar works just fine.
JustPlainJeff
ArboristSite Operative
You're correct, and I'm aware. I've already bought reducer bushings to take up the slop on the implements that I will use from the smaller tractor on the larger one. But some things just have to be "re-bought" or replaced. A 4' brush hog just seems like a time waster behind a 7' wide tractor LOL. The same with a box blade. There are some things that I have to buy again. Not to mention new attachment purchases like the grapple. I didn't have one for the small tractor, as it had a pinned-on bucket, so now I need one for the big tractor, IF the dealership ever gets the parts for the 3rd function in that I ordered when I bought the tractor 3 months ago!
Ah, yes. I was thinking about bigger stuff already lol. Cat 1 you can get some fairly large stuff. What were you jumping up from?
The art teacher at our high school asked me to remove 6 Wilton wood vises from benches in her room. Broke my heart lolololHard to beat a Wilton ,
JustPlainJeff
ArboristSite Operative
I'm going from a Kubota BX (a little 23HP SCUT), to the Kioti 73HP utility tractor. A pretty large difference.
That's a jump lol. Not so bad from my B to my Dad's L lol.
WoodAbuser
aka WoodchuckAbuser
He is making up for lost time.Hr wheelbarrow pics!!!!!
Wonder if we will ever get a wheel barrow emoji?
Yea , a little step up, Lol
Glad you were able to reclaim your saw, and get the tree down safely.
Vines can cause some major headaches when dropping trees in tight areas, some can be literal
.Pretty sure that's not a grape vine, looks like the oriental bittersweet we have here.
Bummer about the branch.
How'd she do.
I should get my 550's out, been a while since I've ran them
I've had a few "vices" in my day
.I think my dad has that same craftsman "vise". He's had it since I was a kid, I've probably used it more than him lol.
Sawyer Rob
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Here's another very good vise that I have,
It's a Reed 105,
I really like it, and it gets used quite often...
SR
It's a Reed 105,
I really like it, and it gets used quite often...
SR
That's awesome Mike. Will you guys try to take it this yr, or leave it for breeding purposes.
I've seen more large bucks this summer than I've ever seen before, plenty in that size range and quite a few bigger too.
What cameras do you use. I need to get something for out back, had a coyote out back I saw last week, need to "fix" that.
Yea , the MK2 hot little saw , did very well the couple of mods I did, do make it perform better, and the 23RS chisel chain cut like a hot knife threw butter,Bummer about the branch.
How'd she do.
I should get my 550's out, been a while since I've ran them
At the moment I'm high bidder on a 6" Rock Island vice on a local internet auction. I'm guessing the thing weighs 50#. Anyone have an idea on what it might be worth?
That looks darn near identical to my vise, just in way better shape. Mine is pretty beat up. My pop had it back on the farm, it was used and abused pretty hard. I'll have to remember to take some pictures of it. Handles been bent as long as I can remember.Here's another very good vise that I have,
It's a Reed 105,
I really like it, and it gets used quite often...
SR
I've always wanted to replace it with something a bit heavier, with an anvil and pipe clamp. But it's what I got and works just fine.
Let me know the details on the 4' brush hog, I know someone who's looking.
Did you buy one for the big tractor yet, how big are you looking for/did you get.
When do you plan on taking the tree down.
