I made a few trips back and forth, until the thunder started. No downpours yet, I hope it doesn't miss us. The pile so far...about half of this is from the previous scrounge. I'm taking it in faster than I can process it. It will fill up the Kludgy metal shed and then some.
"I'm taking it in faster than I can process it" Definition of being a firewood hoarder, I do believe .
With your bl find, no need to go dumping. You'll really like that bl in a few years. Get as much as you can.
The cutting went well except for a few anxious moments when the round shifted and closed on the bar. I was cutting the top logs, which were resting on other logs, so it was difficult to predict whether a cut round would fall away from the saw, or towards it. I was able to rescue the bar with the plastic wedges and mallet, and I started using them every time, about halfway through each cut. I was able to get through the logs using your method, until I got to a point where the log was on the ground. With other logs on either side, there was no way it could be rolled, so that was where I stopped cutting, after about a tank and a half of gas. I was surprised how much strategy was required. There are more logs with air beneath them to cut. Some logs will have to wait for the log removal truck. The word is, the truck was broken, so I doubt it will come tomorrow. At the homeowner's suggestion, I taped the logs that I want. I had to split each round in half to be able to lift it into the car, and yes, there were ants. The galleries were not too extensive, though.
Very true, each stack, and/or log has it's own unique characteristics, and will dictate the easiest/best method for bucking. I find that the enjoyable part. Kind of like examining a tree for felling, but with less inherent risk. Looks like you had a good and productive day Midwinter
To the excellent advise that you have already received, I might add: Always be aware of where the tip of your bar is and have firm footing! When cutting logs in multiple layers a shift could suddenly shove the tip of your bar into another log causing an explosive kick back. Had this happen once before chain brakes were common (my age is showing). It was as if the saw had suddenly come alive and came after me. I was on a pile of Alder logs with iffy footing. I fell backwards and escaped with a groove half a tooth deep and 8" long on the top of my right thigh. I have been wary of that situation ever since. Please take extra care on piled logs!
Pink tape means no takee! The tree company was here is morning, and I had to assert my possession of the locust! They backed off when I told them I had paid the homeowner for the wood. They are supposedly coming back this afternoon to haul off the pine. I have been cutting up the smaller log in front of this beast. It is off the ground in the middle, but the bottom 12' or so is on the ground. I hope you have some ideas, Mwalsh9152.
Good -stand your ground! Cut most of the way through, then roll it over and finish the cut. Probably need to shorten it up before rolling, by cutting through where there's air underneath.
Nice hoard! Midwinter and Mwalsh9152. BL is great firewood burns very hot and splits easily. Make sure you keep your chain sharp and keep on cutting Stay safe! That sounds like the best plan of attack to get that beast cut.
Thanks JCMC! I just wonder whether we would be able to roll it. One nice thing about cutting these logs is, if you watch the color of the sawdust, you know you are going into bark at the bottom because the sawdust changes to brown. And because the bark is so thick, you have time to react and get your saw out of there. Of course, the logging truck never came to pick up the pine today. I have taken three logs, and four are left. The beast is in front, and two others are in tight behind it. The fourth is under a pine trunk.
Midwinter it appears the yard has some considerable downward slope near the big one, is that correct? It seems to me that it wouldn't be difficult to roll it on the downhill side, with some half rounds to keep it from rolling all the way to the bottom. I'd make the length cuts you desire, not all the way through, set some blocks/half-rounds/something to keep it from rolling hard, then make a full cut, utilizing your wedges. I've outlined a pic to help understand what I'm saying. Yellow- Full cut Green - length cuts, not all the way through Red triangle shapes - some type of block to keep log section from rolling far. BE Careful!! That big log may want to roll downhill on it's own, you don't want it trying to climb up your leg, taking you down.
Sounds like a plan. There is a pretty good slope in front of it. Whether the grade start close enough to the log to be useful, I don't know. I have a pry bar, might be enough to get it started. Anyway, I have a pretty busy weekend, and Monday it's supposed to rain, so... Fortunately the homeowners keep telling me to take my time. And once the pine that's clogging things up is gone, other options may appear.
I'll have to assess it once I am there, but I have a few ideas from the pictures. My first plan is exactly what Chaz drew up if I dont feel any voids under that log. I'll probably be there around 9ish tomorrow. Gotta let mama sleep in a bit. Happy wife happy life. No problem if you cant be there, I'll do my thing and load up the Bronco. How long are you cutting your rounds to? I can see about disassembling the pile a bit to make it easier for you to manage.
