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Slaying the monster.....

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  1. Scotty Overkill

    Scotty Overkill Administrator

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    blacksmith and I did just that over the past two weekends. A massive 96' dead red oak, to be more precise.

    We took the tops out of it two weeks ago, the tree makes that 60' Hi-Ranger look tiny! Joe did a great job gaining confidence on this job, it was a tall order. I worked the ground because I wanted very specific things done to several of the tops....

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    Wow nice work. Thanks for the step by step pics
     
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    Nice works like always, big boy trees
     
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    It is amazing what you guys do! :salute: Thanks for sharing all the pictures.
     
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    Funny how the 2nd pic makes it look like the trunk is headed right for the house and truck.
    Nice job.
     
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    Dang that's a big tree! Great work Scotty and Blacksmith.


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    The top was already taken out, it would have flattened the house if the top was still in it.....;)
     
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    Very cool seeing a old saw still getting it done. Great pics and nice job.
     
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    I'm thinking that made a nice "whumpff" when it landed.

    Is that blue wood I see there? Hope you didn't find the source of it, if it is.

    Thanks for the cut-by-cut pictures.
     
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    I see blue in that base too
     
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    You sure had to do a lot of clean up to get a clear space to bring down the trunk. Love the action shot of the trunk falling. Thanks for sharing the pics.
     
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    Nice job guys. That was a big tree and some great pics of getting it done. Thanks.
     
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    How big was the base, Scott?
     
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    I see a lot of lumber there!!
    Ya know, if some of these pics were black and white, you may be able to fool some people. :saw:

    Thanks for sharin'!
     
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    Yup, that's a biggin...nice work guys! :thumbs:
     
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    Good work guys , :thumbs: A lot of work there, It's all safely on the ground now , great pics . :saw::tree:
    I see stacks , looks like the owner burns some wood
     
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    Fine job and some nice stuff to add to the hoard for the winter of 2025.
     
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    Yea, this......?
     
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    One big tree for sure. Bet the owner is happy it is down now. You too Scotty.
     
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