Sounds like your end of the bargain isn't being kept? or........ Sounds like you have fallen behind with the time constraints? Either way, sounds ike you got a fair amount of wood before it went south.....
Huh, how could you possibly infer that from anything I have written? There is no time constraint on my end. None. If I fail to get a log, it's fish habitat. I simply try to get it out before the pond fills, which may be weeks, months or never. And I have worked there every day that weather allowed, only missing maybe a day or two. The only side of it getting wishy washy is his end, not mine, as they only pulled two logs to the access road and now the big machine is gone. And the operator who made the deal with the landowner and myself ran that big machine. Hopefully, the other guy and his smaller machine will continue. Today, I will ask.
No offense intended Yawner so don't take any offense. Carl is building a pond and the last thing he is concerned about is waiting until you have picked all the logs that you want. The "big machine operator" was hired for a job also. And he (by the sounds of your post) also is not concerned about dragging the logs to a agreed upon location. This is evidenced by the fact that he has already left. I applaud you and your efforts in trying to keep up with the project. When this thread was first started, you asked what we thought..... What I (and others) thought was that it was too much of a job for you or any under equipped (equipment wise) single person. But, by the responses you posted, it was obvious that your mind was already made up regarding this project. At that point, it was more of a sit back and watch the thread option. Again, best of luck; work safe.
The lot I cleared for a friend a couple years ago wanted about 4’ stumps (or so). It was 90% shagbark hickory so my friend told me I could come back when they pushed over all the stumps. I asked because I knew there was a lot of excellent wood still to be had. First load I went back for was the last and it wasn’t a full load. I roached every chain I took with me that day. There was so much dirt and rock packed in them it was no longer worth my time. And sad as it might have been, I was appreciative of what I already hauled out. Hopefully we see more pics of your score. Sounds like a darn good one! Pace yourself and don’t over do it.
My first and only experience with shagbark hickory was enlightening when it came to how fast the chain became dull!
I’ve heard multiple people (my dad included) comment on sbh “throwing sparks” when cut. I payed close attention and witnessed it cutting after dusk. What I took from it was, the protruding bark has a tendency to push the chain one way or the other when sawing. Entering the cut, that made drivers run against the bar till deep enough to get them sliding smooth in the rails. Plus, you get so much crap lodged in that bark. As tough as it is, I’d deal with it every time I cut and wouldn’t complain. Some hot burning wood!
Yawner re read yooperdave post four above take the emotion out of it.. it’s cold hard facts What you should do now; as focused on the best trees that you want without killing yourself in the time left and only select cut prime specimens that are easy access too
Agreed!! My experience with hickory is 2 years to properly dry. And the shaggy variety is way up there on the btu chart. Doesn’t get a whole lot better.
SBH is tough on chains. Its also one of the heaviest woods I deal with. Heavier than Red Oak, White Oak or Rock Maple by a decent margin. Comparable in weight to Black Locust. Not surprisingly SBH and Black Locust are two of the absolute best firewoods.
I would not give him anything if it were me, unless you are very desperate for wood. I would give him a good price on whatever he wanted cut, split, and stacked. I have walked away from these types of deals before, but I am not desperate for wood.
