So what? Getting out of bed poses a risk. Staying in bed poses a higher risk! Sounds like you succeeded in scaring your friend into giving you work based on seeing a cavity. If the risk was so bad, how do you know it was safe to climb?
pops apart when your tied in to it,don't have that moment of clarity just a little too late
careful cutting big if it that hollow/rotten oak
Having done only a couple of trees I'd guess ya don't at that. Don't be getting defensive newguy, the guys here have a wealth of experience and knowlege, nothing to sneeze at, and your safety is the prime concern here. You admit a lack of knowlege and people are trying to help, thats all. It is smart that you are blocking down in small chunks imo. as that reduces the risk of shock loads as Ekka wisely pointed out, that was a good post there Ekka (and others too but his was packaged nicely
). Since you appear determined to get this tree down then just go do it but do not foresake the advice that has been given. For that matter you haven't told us what you are using as tools/equipment for this undertaking either, and for Dogs sake get some pics of the job to stop our second-guessing things.
i will be useing a husky 51 with a 16 inch bar for the most part but will put the 20 incher on it for some of the limbs.ihave a few handsaws 100 ft climb line my saftey and of course spikes and my el cheapo saddle.i cant put pics on computer is to small.i will tell how it goes when i do it.i have read all advice given and with the advice of another pro who has done it for some time who is not an as member i have elected to do it my self.i also offered other alternatives for the tree trimming to weight it away from lines and fences and cabling but ray said he dont want the tree just take it down. i respect all advice given but i believe i will do fine.all the best and god bless. bill howe.p.s my personal saftey dont matter to me i aint suicidal or any thing i just dont care or worry for that matter.god protects me.:hmm3grin2orange:Having done only a couple of trees I'd guess ya don't at that. Don't be getting defensive newguy, the guys here have a wealth of experience and knowlege, nothing to sneeze at, and your safety is the prime concern here. You admit a lack of knowlege and people are trying to help, thats all. It is smart that you are blocking down in small chunks imo. as that reduces the risk of shock loads as Ekka wisely pointed out, that was a good post there Ekka (and others too but his was packaged nicely
Nothing left ta say from this end :rockn: :rockn:
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