HELP in Maryland. Pinched.

[Eman85]

You went right for the big stuff! I usually start with removing all of the limbs and work my way down to the log. All of those big limbs make the movement of the log unpredictable with the leverage they have.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Yeah, a jack wasn't going to move that.

 

[EbS-P]

Yep, the chaps are a must IMO. They're a lot cheaper than a trip to the ER. Yes they're hot, but it is what it is. I wear shorts under them in the summertime

Shorts and chaps Year round down here.

 

[Investmentdude]

We did good this morning separating the top of the tree from the main log. My friend had the Stihl and got pinched so luckily my new bar and chain came in time and we used the second saw to free it. Once we got to the main log it was just slice and split. I sliced a few with my Husqy 435 with 18” bar and felt good doing it. We filled three pickup trucks worth and then had lunch with a product partner on annuities. He brought Chic Fil A and we were dusty. It was a great day. There is one truckload left. I’ll get next week.

 

[CatfishHunter]

Glad to hear that you are making your way through it.

I agree about limbing as much as possible before working my way along. With fallen trees, I usually study the pressure points to understand where a tree is supported (on the ground, by a branch, on another tree, etc.) and then slice it into manageable sections. I try not to fight the tree but use the existing conditions to my advantage. It was something that I picked up learning judo in my youth - use your opponent's momentum to your advantage.

 

[Investmentdude]

Pictures of good teamwork and progress!!

 

[ericm979]

Glad to hear that you are making your way through it.

I agree about limbing as much as possible before working my way along. With fallen trees, I usually study the pressure points to understand where a tree is supported (on the ground, by a branch, on another tree, etc.) and then slice it into manageable sections. I try not to fight the tree but use the existing conditions to my advantage. It was something that I picked up learning judo in my youth - use your opponent's momentum to your advantage.

Yes to all that.

When I am cutting I keep an eye on the saw kerf. If it starts to narrow I pull the saw out immediately.

I cut into 16" rounds. I suck at estimating log and round length so I use tools. I measure and cut trees into 8' logs, then buck the logs into rounds. I have a device that paints a dot every 16" so I can get the round length right. I usually carry the logs to my wood processing area using a tractor. If I was cutting to load a truck or trailer with rounds I'd still cut into logs first. If it's a manageable log I can make my bucking cuts partway and then use a cant hook to roll the log over to make the finishing cuts, keeping the saw out of the dirt. If you stick the bar into the first cut and then cut upwards it makes a neat continuation of the existing cut where if you cut from the top the two cuts might not meet.

 

[EbS-P]

Time for the T-shirt

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[yinpin]

Man, I have been away for the past week and I am located in Kingsville, MD. Would come out to help if you need anything. Give me a shout

 

[Investmentdude]

Man, I have been away for the past week and I am located in Kingsville, MD. Would come out to help if you need anything. Give me a shout

Ah thank you so much yinpin! I’m happy to say we got out of the jam. Buddy with a Stihl 20 inch. And I got an 18” bar for my husqy 435. With two saws we got through just fine. But I will keep you in mind. And likewise, if I can ever help you Cheers

 

[Eman85]

You were definitely optimistic attaching that tree trunk with a 435.

 

[Investmentdude]

You were definitely optimistic attaching that tree trunk with a 435.

The 435XT did quite well actually. I cut a few big rounds off the log and it was no problem.