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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by bert the turtle, Oct 14, 2018.

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  1. HDRock

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    Nice job :popcorn:
     
    HDRock, Oct 19, 2018
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    Nice job, bert! Looks mostly like a "normal" dismantling job at this stage. Glad it all worked out safely.
     
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    You done good Bert.
     
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  4. bert the turtle

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    I've got everything down except 2 fairly big branches that are still stuck in another tree. I've tried pulling them out with my tractor and broken a 3/4 inch nylon rope without dislodging them, so I think they are probably safe to leave for now. As well-lodged as they are, I still am not going to work them under while I dismantle the rest of the tree. I'll come back to them once I've cleared the area and can get the tractor close enough to use a chain to pull them.
     
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  5. bert the turtle

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    This should give an indication of the tension the support tree was under:

    IMG_5051-1.jpg
     
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  6. Chaz

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    Good work Bert.
    :yes:

    Hope the pole saw survived the experience.
     
    Chaz, Oct 19, 2018
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    whoa , breaking a 3/4" rope , stuck big time !
    Bet it's heavy too.

    Looks like oak
     
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    amateur cutter, Oct 19, 2018
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    That's some funny chit right there, Marvin!
     
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  10. bert the turtle

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    It’s oak and it’s heavy!
     
    bert the turtle, Oct 20, 2018
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    Glad you got ‘er down safely Bert!
     
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