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Played thread the needle with an 80' red oak.

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  1. Smokinpiney

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    We took down an 80' red oak today at my parents. It was one of two that were very close to the house and were causing moss buildup on the roof. Was doing my best not to drop it on moms beautiful rhododendrons while also keeping it away from the house. Didn't hit the bushes or the house :thumbs::rofl: :lol:.

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  2. jrider

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    Definitely didn't want to hit the rhododendron. Nice job.
     
  4. The Wood Wolverine

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    Nice fall. Is it all going to firewood use?
     
  5. Canadian border VT

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    Great job!! With my mother you would have been better off to hit house than flowers :heidi:
     
  6. Cash Larue

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    Nice work! That’s the kind of job where I always thank God when the tree hits the ground.
     
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    Nice drop…:handshake:… always a blessing when they fall where there supposed to go…. Some pucker factor I’m sure…:saw:
     
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    Nice drop and I see you brought out the big guns to do it. A lot of nice firewood laying there.
     
  9. Smokinpiney

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    Thanks joe.

    Definitely not! Those bushes have been there as long as I can remember

    :rofl: :lol:

    Thanks! Yea anything near the house always gets my nerves goin.
     
  10. Smokinpiney

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    Thanks pal. My undercut was a little off at first but I was able to correct it and send her where she needed to be.

    Thanks! The 394 loves to come out and play :thumbs:.
     
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    Yep! Dad and I both heat with wood.
     
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    Awesome!
    Makes felling fun!
     
  13. Brad M

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    That's much to close for my skill level. Nice work and nice saw!
     
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    Nice drop for sure, ya gotta love it when you stick the landing! That'll make some nice firewood.
     
  16. Smokinpiney

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    Nice drop, tight zone. Good job.
    Great when things go according to plan. Job done safely...:thumbs::thumbs::tip::tip:
     
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    Yes sir. We have had several on this clearing site like that. My wife has said that on a few videos. Homeowner asked me on a 30"+ oak that was leaning toward the house how we were getting it down...I told him a cable, a few wedges and lots of prayer...
     
  20. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Youre a good feller there SP! Way to get it done.:thumbs: