If I am not mistaken - the tree in the OP's post is coming down completely. This is just a mid job pic.
Grr...Got some wood, couldn't cut it.
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If I am not mistaken - the tree in the OP's post is coming down completely. This is just a mid job pic.
For some reason, didn't get updates on this thread:
1. Tree was dead. The owner couldn't afford the extra $4-5k to fell the remainder (pic of what's still standing attached).
2. Yeah, it was WAAAY more than 1 cord--I simply don't have room for it, even when it's neatly c/s/s. I've c/s/s a little under 1/2 cord so far, and probably have more than half left. Pic attached of what they actually left.
3. Assuming this is a bit more than a cord, I'll have about 2/3 cord of 2 yo mixed hardwood for this year (we'll see if I'm a bit short this year), a bit over a cord of oak that will be 2.5 yo for next year, then this oak for the year after that. Unfortunately, I just don't have the room to get further ahead than that.
4. FINALLY got the chainsaw working. Replaced the fuel lines/filter/plug. No go. Did a non-half-assed carb rebuild with a complete kit, which did the job.
1. Tree was dead. The owner couldn't afford the extra $4-5k to fell the remainder (pic of what's still standing attached).
2. Yeah, it was WAAAY more than 1 cord--I simply don't have room for it, even when it's neatly c/s/s. I've c/s/s a little under 1/2 cord so far, and probably have more than half left. Pic attached of what they actually left.
3. Assuming this is a bit more than a cord, I'll have about 2/3 cord of 2 yo mixed hardwood for this year (we'll see if I'm a bit short this year), a bit over a cord of oak that will be 2.5 yo for next year, then this oak for the year after that. Unfortunately, I just don't have the room to get further ahead than that.
4. FINALLY got the chainsaw working. Replaced the fuel lines/filter/plug. No go. Did a non-half-assed carb rebuild with a complete kit, which did the job.
That's one big mutha. By the looks of the wound (spiraling), sure looks like a lightning strike at one time or another was the culprit. 4k sounds about right for what's left, that ain't no easy job right there. Piece by piece for sure......
That tree looks like it must be close to 5' at the bottom. It reminds me of that oak tree I went to cut and haul in Portland years ago. The guy never told me it was something my 16" saw could not handle.
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Talking to my neighbors, they told me that this tree was used as a meeting point during the civil war. Not sure how true that is, but I'd venture that it's one of the oldest (or was) in Richmond.
Talking to my neighbors, they told me that this tree was used as a meeting point during the civil war. Not sure how true that is, but I'd venture that it's one of the oldest (or was) in Richmond.
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