Post Oak struck by lightning

[G6 at Snook TX]

I have never tried to carve up and split a mature oak tree that was struck by lightning about two years ago. It is a big tree. The tree is down and there for the picking, but how much of a task am I taking on? I have heard tell that lightning make the wood oh so tough and eats up chains.

Thanks.

 

[basswidow]

It would be worth the effort. May dull your chains, but I'm guessing that's a real nice score and dry!

I cut a big dead oak across the road from me and my chain dulled - only slightly more than normal. Nothing a quick file can't point up at refuel. Cut it up and post some pics.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Fear no G6. We've cut several of them and they are no different after being struck by lightning. If most trees have been dead for a while then yes, it is a bit harder on the chain. Just have to sharpen a bit more often is all but that is no big deal. Takes only a couple minutes to do.