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    Uncomfortable on spikes!

    IF, the only reason you are NOT liking those small diameter tall pines is fear of slipping down the stem, I can help. Rather than passing your steelcore flipline around the stem once, go around again, (make that second wrap under the first and will be easier when you go to unclip) and you can...
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    Going to attempt a tall tree. Need advise.

    Blame it on the wind Could you ever wait till you have a good steady breeze blowing in the direction you want it to fall, then just notch and drop it. Do NOT cut through the hinge. Should be just fine, but in case of any doubt, rope it to another tree it direction you want to drop it before...
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    Logger needs advice from arborist

    Another perspective First off, Serial I am glad you have that ability to "fast forward" and predict what is about to happen before you put things in motion. That is why you need to remove this 16" limb, you have determined it will be trouble. Have you "fast forwarded" the cutting of just the...
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    Logger needs advice from arborist

    Get an arborist I know 8 feet off the ground is probably very tempting to take on off a ladder or out of a pickup bed, but the most important thing to doing aerial work is to NOT rely on support from below when making the cut. If the expence of purchasing even rudimentary climbing gear for one...
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    Rookie question

    Use those sights Use the sights to line up the face cut (notch) for sure, but don't neglect the sights in making the back cut as well, to keep the hinge thickness uniform. When dealing with a bit of side-lean and purposely wanting the hinge thicker on the up-hill (tension) side, I will...
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    skidsteer grapple

    Is this the one? Implemax Grapple - YouTube
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    How would you drop this tree?

    How would I drop this tree? Couple wraps around the base with 3/8s chain and binder midway between crotch and backcut with binder placed on house side so it will not end up under the log. Next, another chain or strong rope to tie both halves together at 15 feet or so off the ground (just...
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    shady tree company

    Another side to this story? Please correct me if I am misunderstanding any of this. You made a verbal contract with the “ground guy” who was acting as agent for the “tree co. owner”, to take the wood. Not sure if the “ground guy” had authority but that seemed to work out all right for you and...
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    Stihl MS200T vs. Husqvarna 338 XPT

    I should clarify: 338 drags easier because of shape. I have nothing else nice to say about it.
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    Stihl MS200T vs. Husqvarna 338 XPT

    The BEST? 338 is best for dragging up into the tree through branches. MS200T is the best at everything else.
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    Queston for long SRT asends.

    I guess you could subtract the 10 or 20 pounds the rope weighs? On a rope rated at 7400 lbs, thats rather insignificant.
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    can a chain thats hit a nail be made good again

    That depends. If good quality chain, and you hit the nail perpendicular to the bar, it will often times cut right through without really hurting the chain. If the nail is more close to parallel to the bar, will more often take the chrome way back esspecially on all the teeth on the one side...
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    2100cd milling problems

    Gold star for Husky Hank By the looks of the fine milling dust on the clutch, I wonder what air filter looks like? Air filter plugged, saw runs rich/weak, as rpms drop clutch slips causing 'scratchy' sound (steel on steel), probably smoked a little too? Look for brite shiney steel surface...
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    Can Firewood ever get to dry?

    Many good replys, I like this first one the best. I quess that the best answer might be, depends on what you are burning it in? Thanks for all the great info! randy
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    sideband swarp notch

    You could search on the Forestry and Loggin Forum for dutchman, soft dutchman, sizwel, siswheel? Those timber fallers/fellers use what you are describing. These are some rather complicated felling cuts and most will admit that they don't ALWAYS work. Every tree is different, some have hidden...
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    Can Firewood ever get to dry?

    To wet and problems with creosote, and loss of BTUs drying out in the stove. Wet and dry and wet and dry causes dry rot. Inability to control/restrict air flow through the firebox might cause very dry wood to burn up to fast. I get all that. I've heard that if firewood gets to dry, you...
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    almst died yesterday!!!!!!

    Fence posting I like to fence post the hung tree part way down so it is still leaning but just a little on the other tree. Then notch and drop together in a much more predictable fashion. That running from a falling tree is best left for / best not to have to.
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    buddy got lifelined today

    I will pray that you never loose hope, and that your friend recovers way sooner than "they" expect. I want more than ever as well as most following this I'm sure, to be able to help you figure out exactly what went wrong. Several pictures of the stump, some close up, some different angles, and...
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    carabiners

    Dynamic is the stretchy stuff, I think you meant "Static", yes?
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    Wood Ported?

    I've heard that before and assumed it meant ported for work or use in the woods as opposed to ported for racing, thinking the latter would be a bit more aggressive? Post the question on the chainsaw forum and I'll bet you'll get an answer. Perhaps a moderator will move this thread over...
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