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Persistence Pays Off!

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  1. jo191145

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    That’s some nice locust you got there Brad. Great score.
     
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    Thanks Joe. What did you find out about that score near you? Bunch of decked logs from a cleared lot if i remember.
     
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    Sent the owner a message on messenger. Never heard back. Shame.
     
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    Glad to be an inspiration. We wouldnt be hoarders if that wasnt the case. Let me know how you make out Haftacut
     
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    Hit the score today for a bit. Started at the bottom of the driveway and worked my way up. Good sized cherry sectioned up and a chunk still attached to the rootball. Shocked to see how good it was after 23 months. Most of the bark came off and very little punk. Got more cherry than locust today. IMG_2272.JPG IMG_2271.JPG rolled this log to buck and no rot where it touched the ground. Is cherry that rot resistant? IMG_2270.JPG
    Decent amount. Already had some maple in PU. Wanted the locust and the cherry was a bonus IMG_2274.JPG
     
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    Get it if you can, white oak will last a long time, especially the heart wood. Hope you have room to store it.
     
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    Yes it is, the sap will rot off, but the heart will get very hard.
     
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    Glad you were persistent. Very nice score. We don't have any black locust down here, that I know off, maybe north GA mountians
     
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    Hit the score today and cut up the fresh locust. See thread Locust MANIA! IMG_2430.JPG IMG_2435.JPG IMG_2442.JPG
    About three hours cut and load then off to unload at my friends less than five minutes away.