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Considering taking out possibly two trees

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by metalcuttr, Dec 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM.

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  1. EODMSgt

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    Did that last year when I had fifteen trees taken down (used an actual logging company versus a typical tree service). The red oak was caterpillar-killed, and though they were dead barely two years, they were already compromised as far as what the mills would pay for them. Didn't get much per log (compared to what I thought they were worth in my mind), but it did help offset the overall cost. Almost didn't let any go, as being a scrounger for so long it seemed counterintuitive to let firewood (especially oak) drive away, however I still have plenty of logs to process from those trees and many more trees to take down.
     
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    EODMSgt, Dec 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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    What a fun time that would be! If our Lear Jet wasn't in the shop for a tune up I'd send it round to pick all you folks up. Y'all stay close to home, be safe and don't eat too much over the next few weeks!:salute:
     
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    lukem, Dec 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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    Unfortunately there is no access without removing fences and shrubbery and crossing neighbors yards. I will do fine if I push the splitter to the logs/rounds to process and wheelbarrow the splits the length of the back yard to the wood shed and stacks. In any case I'll have to wait for a dry stretch. Even the wheeler will damage a soppy lawn! Or......it might be a good excuse to purchase a chainsaw mill and a bruiser saw! Had not thought of that til now.:bug:
     
    metalcuttr, Dec 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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    That's using the ole noodle! :yes:
     
    brenndatomu, Dec 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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    Looks like a job for Jacob Rogers (guilty of treason). I enjoy seeing him pick those tall trees apart. Not sure how far he is from you, but pretty sure you won’t like the price. Let us know what you decide:yes:
     
    Haftacut, Dec 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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    That would make for an interesting episode for sure. It might even help launch metalcuttr ’s hobby/artwork to the national level :D
    https://youtube.com/@guiltyoftreeson?si=-3mkGxFPuAkjI-ki
     
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