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Big oak score.

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  1. James Miller

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    image0000031.jpg I was driving through town and saw this pile of oak in one of the back lots. Asked if I could cut it for firewood and the property owner said, If you think you can handle that big stuff go ahead. 20220415_111509.jpg 20220411_163513.jpg
    My 2095 decided to pack it up when I finally found wood big enough to make it worth owning, so it became a noodle fest for the ported 590 and new 4910. 20220422_173143.jpg
    Got the 2095 going again. Makes a huge difference in wood this size. 20220429_162803.jpg

    Ended up with about 7 truck loads. 3 went to a coworker who's husband is going through chemo and won't be able to put wood up this year and the rest went home.
     

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    Hey thats awesome!
    Looks like it was a lot of work too.
    "If you think you can handle the big stuff" = challenge.
    Theres a certain treasure for those who bring wood to friends like that.

    Sca
     
  3. James Miller

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    He had no problem getting rid of the smaller stuff. He told me they all said the equipment wouldn't lift it. I don't own any heavy equipment, so I did it right in the parking lot with just the saws and my isocor.
    It was a lot of work but worth it.
     
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    Wow! Some serious rounds there! Nice haul!
     
  5. The Wood Wolverine

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    Looks like you could use some wood side rails to load that beast up to cab height!
    I love scores like that. Only thing is they find me mid summer.
     
  6. MikeInMa

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    I like your noodle-n-cut technique.

    I have a thick oak trunk that I'll have to try it on.
     
  7. buZZsaw BRAD

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    BIG oak score is an understatement. I can tell youve been hanging out with Jason The Wood Wolverine for that cutting technique. Nice job JM. :thumbs: and good on you for helping a friend.
     
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    X2 on sideboards. Gas is expensive and half loads is just a waste. Great score, been awhile since I've gotten anything that big. Although, we do have a large white oak at Lefty's to start on someday.
     
  9. James Miller

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    Working on the blacktop in 80* temps wasn't fun.
     
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    I bet. Esp. trying not to let the maul find it!
     
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    That’s what I was thinking too.
    Did you leave any asphalt scars James Miller
     
  12. James Miller

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    Left some with the chains and the maul.
     
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    And I’m really jealous of that 2095. Looks like you definitely have the saw for the job. Looking great buddy. I should be having a 2095 in the works soon.
     
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    Someone wanted my 111s project. 2095 was offered as trade. I have no complaints other then I don't own any big bars for the saw.
     
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    Well I myself don’t think you went wrong. I ran a 2095 at a gtg not long ago. Been on my radar ever since.
     
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    That’s some big wood and big work. Did you get all the more normal stuff behind it too?
     
  18. James Miller

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    No someone picked those up with a loader and trailer. Not many around here want to mess with the really big stuff. I've picked up some tricks from watching Jason work big trees. So I rarely say no to anything.
     
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    aint it great when someone tells you the logs are BIG and you slyly smile :) to yourself and say "not a problem" :saw:
     
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    20200102_164803.jpg Most likely assuming it's your first time. This is one Jason and farmer Steve helped me with. My son holding the x27 so a little over 40".