I did a quick search, that one fits the bill too. I’m going to check Tractor Supply, maybe they have it too? One search said discontinued.Century s244. Got both of mine at Menards for $450.
I did a quick search, that one fits the bill too. I’m going to check Tractor Supply, maybe they have it too? One search said discontinued.Century s244. Got both of mine at Menards for $450.
Very well said Joe.Sure glad you were not working under there. I’m 4th generation Licenesed Arborist. In MD it’s called, “Licenesed Tree Expert”. I would disagree with you when you say every one here are pros, very few are. There are plenty of guys that can build a saw better than me, are younger, stronger, and faster than me, and in time would make excellent tree guys. In MD, to take the license test, you have to have a 4 year degree or eight years in the trade. Your reaction to the “Crack” would be look up. A Pro would run. The limb can only hurt you if it hits you. So, even if you didn’t have a planned escape path, being a healthy tree, running in any direction straight out from under the tree, would statistically save you. The tree being 360 degrees, the limb can only be a few degrees wide it’s full length. If by chance you ran in the wrong dirrection, at least your getting into smaller wood and brush. Versus taking the butt in the teeth, looking up.
I’m glad you said no one could react fast enough. That’s the one point I can’t get new ground guys to understand. People say work safe, but 99 percent of people don’t know what tree work safe is. I walk into a back yard looking up. The homeowner is walking next to me looking down. They say, “ sorry, watch where your walking, I didn’t scoop the poop.” They have me there because they have a big dead tree dropping limbs, and they are more concerned about tracking dog poop on the carpet. They just don’t understand how fast death happens. An old lady was killed a couple weeks ago after a big storm, in the DC area. Her neighbors said she always came out right after the storm was over and picked up the fallen limbs and twigs. This time a big hanger came loose just as she walked under.
I also don’t give advice on taking down trees. The first thing I do is put a tag line 2/3 of the way up the tree. I’ve seen too many trees that guys tried to wedge over that went the wrong way, and they call it an unavoidable accident? If I don’t know someone’s personal skill level, their equipment, and it’s condition, the only advice that should be givin is get a pro. Some times the difference between success and failure is a good notch and a fast back cut. I’m using a 100CC saw with razor sharp teeth, the other guy seeking advice has a 40CC half dull box store saw, that he thinks is sharp.
Every couple years I make a post along these lines. I picked yours because I like your posts, and would miss you if you got crushed. I’d like you to do one thing. Tell every one, if you had of been under that tree when the first “Crack” went off, and looked up instead of running, like most normal people would do, how many steps could you have made before getting hit.
That sux! Got rid of all the real close trees here. Still a few questionably close but all the maples had to go. They were all too risky for me had a local pro stop by on his way home. Bucket for him and lined the biggest branches down. Well worth the money.View attachment 740902 Neighbors house this afternoon. This tree lost a stem this size in the wind storm that busted up my trees. That one went into there neighbors yard. This one went on the corner of the house. The one that's still standing is leaning hard over the house.
Nice work.
Wow, you guys have had a lot of trees go down this year.View attachment 740902 Neighbors house this afternoon. This tree lost a stem this size in the wind storm that busted up my trees. That one went into there neighbors yard. This one went on the corner of the house. The one that's still standing is leaning hard over the house.
We had a few glimpses of 90° that was enough summer! Glad for the cool down this week!Nice work.
Good you were able to get it done before the heat set in .
I'm doing a good sized roof this summer, I hope I can catch it right and not be up there in the 80-90 degree weather, but I will say that's better for doing roofs than 60-70 degrees with rain.
We had a couple days into the 80's, one was over a month ago, took everyone by surprise.We had a few glimpses of 90° that was enough summer! Glad for the cool down this week!
Atleast they got the WS6 right. Best looking F body since the originals. Hasn't been a good looking camaro in decades. Dont think the new mustang's are that good looking either. Sad that Pontiac wasn't around for the 5th gen cars I bet they would have gotten the look right.Saw this today and thought of my favorite uncle. How’s Thursday work for you?View attachment 740909
Mike, that brought back old memories of high school! My buddy had a 65 Belvedere, 361 Commando, 4 speed, and I had a 65 Dart GT 273 Commando, 4 speed. We learned how to shift from the passenger seat so the driver could hold onto his beer, no cup holders back then.So, is that Trans Am running and road ready yet, or are we still all just talk???
Took my Grandson to Scouts tonight, and on the way home I taught him how to row through the gears (from the passenger seat) as I drove!
They gotta learn sometime!
Atleast they got the WS6 right. Best looking F body since the originals. Hasn't been a good looking camaro in decades. Dont think the new mustang's are that good looking either. Sad that Pontiac wasn't around for the 5th gen cars I bet they would have gotten the look right.
Fixed for accuracy Mike.The new Mustang GT's are rally nice from a performance/handling standpoint, but they have lost some of that Retro look my 2006 GT has, and luckily mine is far from stock.
Eagle Crank, Rods and Pistons (now 4.9 Ltr), Whipple Intercooled SC, Magnaflow Cats, JBA Mufflers
Steeda: Suspension, Adj Panhard Bar, 18X9.5 Wheels (w/Nitto Rubber), Clutch and Drilled/Slotted Front Rotors
Griggs Racing: Adj Lower Control Arms, Torque Arm and Pumpkin Cover
MGW Shifter
Basically, I'm all set!!! About the only things the new Mustangs have on me is improved ride quality (my ride is a little stiff, but she handles great) and aerodynamics (Above speed limit can reduce the mileage).
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