Storm damage Cedar Rapids, IA

[Philbert]

It's frustrating to not be able to come down and help you guys. Was able to help out with some clean up here in the Cities yesterday. Had some tornadoes in the South and West parts of the state, and lesser damage up here. Not as extensive as what your photos show.


Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Their new firewood stack......and the pile of logs that we need to haul out...

I will take a couple of days away from their place to try and get two trees near my home I have been promising to remove for a couple of months, into the office on Tuesday for a "day off", then Wednesday back to Cedar Rapids to see if we can get the log pile gone.

Storm clean up is one thing. Leaving stacked and split firewood is going more than an 'extra mile'!

Philbert

 

[hoskvarna]

We are cutting trees and building fence to keep cows in
Took all morning to get 500 ft [emoji3062]


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[hoskvarna]

If had a dump trailer Mark I would come get all that wood for the owb


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[heimannm]

If I can get a dump trailer and you are serious, I can deliver it. It would be later in the week before I can make a trailer available. You want the birch as well as the good stuff?

Mark

 

[hoskvarna]

That would be great
It all burns. Bring whatever you want rid of


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[svk]

Love it when a plan comes together.

 

[hoskvarna]

Love it when a plan comes together.

Ya buddy [emoji106]


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[Maintenance supervisor]

That would be great
It all burns. Bring whatever you want rid of


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You must have an outdoor burner?

 

[hoskvarna]

You must have an outdoor burner?

Yes sir

Central boiler 6048


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[heimannm]

I have located a dump trailer and will start hauling tomorrow. Let me know if you will be around, or stake out a spot so I know where to start dumping. I will have to cut and split at least part of it just to be able to get it carried down to where the trailer will be parked, let me know you maximum size so I can try and make it usable right away.

Mark

 

[MacAttack]

Mark, your family is lucky to have someone like you that can help with this kind of cleanup, I'd bet many are not as fortunate.

What saw(s) are you doing most of the work with?

 

[heimannm]

I almost hate to admit it, but the Husqvarna 345 that I picked up a few years ago in a lot of 13 saws or so has done the bulk of the work...with a sharp chain it is fairly easy to manage all day. The Echo 2511T was useful several times in the trees and on the roof, the Dolmar 7900 handled the bigger stuff.

Mark

 

[hoskvarna]

I almost hate to admit it, but the Husqvarna 345 that I picked up a few years ago in a lot of 13 saws or so has done the bulk of the work...with a sharp chain it is fairly easy to manage all day. The Echo 2511T was useful several times in the trees and on the roof, the Dolmar 7900 handled the bigger stuff.

Mark

What no Mac’s [emoji33]


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[svk]

I had a 345 (now 346) that was a great saw and also a 340 that will leave my other 40 cc saws in the dust. Great unsung heroes!

 

[MacAttack]

Man I would have bet all the tea in China it would have been an old Mac, haha. But I completely understand when you've got a big job, a lighter handier saw is a good option, and no need for an 80cc saw for that work.

 

[svk]

I figured his Dolmar would have gotten the nod for most of the work.

 

[rwoods]

I almost hate to admit it, but the Husqvarna 345 that I picked up a few years ago in a lot of 13 saws or so has done the bulk of the work...with a sharp chain it is fairly easy to manage all day. The Echo 2511T was useful several times in the trees and on the roof, the Dolmar 7900 handled the bigger stuff.

Mark

Being an old MAC guy, I can't bring myself to hit the "like" button, but I would be a hypocrite if I didn't say from the looks of your pictures my little 60cc off-brands would have seen the most action in my hands if I were there to help. I wish I was.

Be safe, the danger isn't over until it is over.

Ron

 

[heimannm]

The 345 has a 16" bar, much less likely to get into the dirt on the size wood I have been sawing.

Mark

 

[Wood Doctor]

Now you guys may know why I use my Husky 353 as often as I do. These rather light 50 to 55 cc saws that Husky makes are fabulous performers. One tank of fuel lasts a long time and that's more important that most guys realize.