New Trail Work

[thewoodlands]

I decided to start cutting my way through this mess (white pine) so we have another trail in this area. Most of the wood is only good for the fireplace we will be starting in about two weeks, I'll have lots of thinning to do in this area since it never has been taken care of.

zap

 

[ScotO]

Looks like a lot of good campire wood there. Already see a path forming in the one picture!

 

[thewoodlands]

Another two hours tomorrow with the pole saw should make a big difference, once I get up through I'm coming back down through the front of the woods. I want two trails running west to east then a few north to south.

Finding the rocks for the fireplace will start this weekend, how far would you dig down and would you even bother with crushed stone.

Some of the dead limbs will get chipped up so I can level off part of our new stacking area.

zap

 

[ScotO]

I think a depth of 12" would be fine Zappy. If I were you, being you are building your pit in a fairly old-growth pine forest (and there is a lot of pine needle compaction under the surface) I would go around 18" deep and probably line the bottom of your pit with some nice, flat rocks that are around 4-6" thick. Fill in the joints with some sand and water it in so it fills up completely.

 

[DexterDay]

I think a depth of 12" would be fine Zappy. If I were you, being you are building your pit in a fairly old-growth pine forest (and there is a lot of pine needle compaction under the surface) I would go around 18" deep and probably line the bottom of your pit with some nice, flat rocks that are around 4-6" thick. Fill in the joints with some sand and water it in so it fills up completely.

Yep... With all the Pine Needles (I know your tryin to remove as much as possible from previous threads) I agree with Scotty on the digging it out and lying flat rock or crushed stone. Whatever is cheapest and readily available (I would guess rocks are quite plentiful in your area?).

Trails are looking good. I always enjoyed making new paths in the woods.. Good times

 

[Cowboy Billy]

Looks like you are moving right along Zap.

 

[Locust Post]

You're just having way too much fun Zap.

 

[thewoodlands]

Thanks for the info S.O., we have the big White Pine along with 3 or 4 skinny Maples that need felling then the digging begins. We will shoot for the end of August if not before to have this done, finally a place I can burn the junk wood in especially in the winter.

L.P., this will give us another route on the walking trail around the house or cross country ski trail in the winter around the house. I've been running the 028 av I bought from our neighbor, perfect saw for this.

Billy, like my FIL always said, do some work each day and you'll see the difference know time.

DexterDay, plenty of rocks just need some picking time, I might go with some type of brick for the floor.

zap

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I remember that area zap. Your trees, like our white pine were planted a bit too thick. Speaking of our pines, where we cut them off, we are already seeing new growth and fortunately some oaks. I think I'll go for a walk out there to see as I've only cut across one corner and saw oaks, maples and cherry along with just a few new pines. I planted some white cedar. Some have died (lack of moisture) but we have good growth yet for the rest.

 

[thewoodlands]

Sav, I think they grew up when they stopped haying this area. Put in another two hours tonight with the HT -101 pole saw with the stihl 028 av. I lucked out on the pole saw, I left gas in it for a year (never again) but it started on the third pull, after that on the first pull.



zap

 

[tfdchief]

The "new" 028 av caught my eye. Great saw. Been using mine for about 30 years now .

 

[ecocavalier02]

Zap looks good. Im still alive. Been busy and finally get on to say hey.

 

[Thistle]

Great job Zap. Its so true,do a little each day (or weekly) & you'll be amazed how it all adds up.