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First cut on the new property

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  1. Jdu94

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    Got out yesterday and dropped half of a double trunk cherry I've been eyeballing since last year. Mostly no bark and mostly all the limbs had rotted off already. Punky sapwood but very solid heart wood still and fresh splits metered 11% this'll be headed straight into the shed
     

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    Nice looking rounds and splits!
     
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    Got a chance to try out the yard glider I got on my birthday this year. Dropped a standing dead ash and cut to 4 foot logs. Easier than loading the wagon by hand!
     
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    Nice! How much property you sitting on?
    Like the tractor as well.
     
  5. Jdu94

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    38 acres. Thank you its been super nice to have around little work horse for sure.
     
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    Brother, even 5 minutes in the woods with a saw is peaceful to a hoarder!
     
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    Nice job! Acreage in Michigan :yes:
     
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    Agreed. :yes:
     
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    Got out the last few days and cut some fallen dead ash. Lots of brush and prickers to deal with but really dry, solid wood
     

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    Love the pic of the stacked rounds!
     
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    I love that machine!
     
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    Thanks, best purchase I think I've made for property work so far!
     
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    Got out and worked on some of the down ash trees i got at my place today.
     

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    Looking good. I love the picture of dad and son siting in the snow.:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Yea we got some heavy snow that day. I always take both saws out but like to use the top handle on everything I can
     
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    That looks like a very good day.
     
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    Got after some ash out behind my deer blind today. Took my help with me this time.
     

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    Been real busy with work but here's some pictures from this week moving seasoned wood into the pole barn for this year
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