Yeastbeast
ArboristSite Lurker
G'day everyone,
as per the title, I need to get myself sorted for some big trunks. I have several to do in the 5-6' diameter range.
So far, I'm thinking an 84" bar would be the go (I believe that is the biggest available?)
I can manhandle the mill that I made, my 880 and 56" bar, but that is about the limit my back can handle I think. Given this is the case, I was thinking it might be best to accept that these logs are few and far between, and are going to be a two person job. Therefore, I was thinking a double ended bar would be the best bet, and run my 660 on the other end.
I'm also thinking sag might become a major issue over such a length, and I'll probably need to do something to correct that. I've read somewhere that a rare earth magnet over the center of the bar can counteract the sag.
If anyone can add some useful input/advice that would be great.
No reference for size in the photos sorry, but there's a couple of them...big bastards
as per the title, I need to get myself sorted for some big trunks. I have several to do in the 5-6' diameter range.
So far, I'm thinking an 84" bar would be the go (I believe that is the biggest available?)
I can manhandle the mill that I made, my 880 and 56" bar, but that is about the limit my back can handle I think. Given this is the case, I was thinking it might be best to accept that these logs are few and far between, and are going to be a two person job. Therefore, I was thinking a double ended bar would be the best bet, and run my 660 on the other end.
I'm also thinking sag might become a major issue over such a length, and I'll probably need to do something to correct that. I've read somewhere that a rare earth magnet over the center of the bar can counteract the sag.
If anyone can add some useful input/advice that would be great.
No reference for size in the photos sorry, but there's a couple of them...big bastards