It took longer to take the thorns off then to cut it, block it and load it. But for the little experience that I have knocking down trees. This one actually went pretty close to were I was planning for it to fall. I was happy with that. All in all it was a good morning....
That looks like ouch! Did you avoid those thorns? Looks like a lot of work to get that wood. Hope it will burn well for you in a couple years.
Yep, love me some honey locust. A Corn knife and axe with some heavy leather gloves. Those thorns are something that will get your attention rather quickly.
Holy smokes Chvymn99, that tree's self-protection system looks deadly wicked! Nice catch in spite of the extra work....
Actually that is a relatively clean looking honey locust. Most of them around here have far more thorns near the base. Nice job getting it and bucking it up without injuries. I will be tacking one of mine in the next couple of years and hope I can do as well. Did you use the bar top to remove the thorns or the corn knife/axe combo someone suggested?
Corn knife & axe with good leather gloves. I tried to light grab a bundle of thorns and lightly knock it away from the bark. Then throw them into the can. I think taking your time pays off in this area. Cause if they are near were you play and work they will continue to screw with you for a while (tires, and summer light bottom shoes) I've been thorned by one before, not fun when they break off that little black tip...
That's a great work indeed, Chvymn99! It's way up on the btu's, but they are hard on tractor tires. Glad to see the JD doesn't have a lean to it!
Consider yourself lucky......... I showed this one a while back. Imagine, No one has cut it yet! Needles go 11 inches deep. How about just a hug.
Yep remember that one real well.... I don't think I'd tackle that one either. Luckily I only had about 15 foot to deal with. He kept the bottom six to 7 foot clean due to his grandkids around...
I limb them and block, and then shove the blocks around with the bucket, knocks of 90%. You can also straddle and back blade down it if possible. Unless it is in your lawn, I would knock them off with the bucket.
