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Good wood, no machine....

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  1. Pricey106

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    20191010_163704.jpg Found this on a new home site about 1 mile from me. All downhill, all about 24 inch red oak. No machine to pull it out.
     
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  2. mirnldi

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    Cut and carry


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    blacksmith and I have rigged a cable skyline on different jobs and it works very well for dragging logs over areas, all you need is a ladder, a sling and snatch block, some cable, a good sturdy tree near your access point and a truck.
     
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    Cut and roll down to the road below, or CS there, load in truck
     
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    Wow! That's pretty!
     
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  6. jo191145

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    Nice wood.
    See that I beam? That’s the beginnings of a machine LOL
     
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    Is there a reason you can't pull the logs out with a truck and chain/strap?
     
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    I say buck then half/quarter with a maul and carry. I do it that way all the time on roadside wood if larger sized.
    Its oak and knot free. Should half rather easily with a maul.
    Its close by too. Can you get permission and nibble away? Thats some NICE oak and worth the effort. Can you cut a couple anyhow? Some is better than none?
    Pic is of some fresh red oak i may go back for...20" diameter. Cut the smaller wood yesterday Ill have to cut and carry. IMG_1086.JPG
     
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    It should not be difficult to get out and for sure, I'd get it fast!
     
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  10. Easy Livin' 3000

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    Any previous posts around that describe this further? Perhaps even with pictures?
     
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    We just used this method two weeks ago, I should've gotten some video of it but it was kinda dark down in the woods when we did it.

    Next time I'll try to get some pics and a video.
     
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    That road looks real close! Buck it in place, half it if necessary and dolly it to the truck. Sure would beat running a dolly all the way from around back of some one's house like I have to do on some of my Tree Service scores. Very nice Oak also!
     
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    I would be inclined to process it in place, load in my truck or trailer and take it home. At least cut into rounds and carry home.
     
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    Do I see a dolly in your future. Cut and buck a bunch up. Then when you got a truck load ready if you don't own one, then go and just go rent one and work on using the dolly for the whole day to load the truck.
     
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    Speaking of dollies. Had the strangest idea a couple days ago. Build a tool much like the handle from a push mower. Have two spring loaded sharpened pins on the end. Center those pins in a decent round shaped round and push/pull. Instant dolly, no tires needed.
    A little Fred Flintstonish but with a little tinkering it may work.
    Should add it would keep your lawn/processing area nice and flat :)
     
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    Certainly give it a nice bark texture!:thumbs:
     
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    Roll down to the road ?
    "Gravity" is your friend :)
     
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    I prefer barkless touring tires for a smooth quiet ride. Though in the winter bark would give better traction
     
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    do i see a little build in your future Joe? Backyard engineering at its finest! Oh and wireless remote too!
     
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    Motorized? Suggestion noted. That’s doable.
     
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