Found this Tulip poplar down at that back of my property. Not a good place for me to deal with it since I don't have a good way to get the wood out where it's at.... I enjoyed the hike, lots of good scenery today... I'll take care of it in the spring... The seasonal waterfall is starting to freeze with this colder weather...
You got that right! Straight as an arrow and splits like butter.... I have a fair amount of them. They grow fast and straight and are often the tallest tree in the forest. Not very good BTU's though... Don't I know it... I'm going to need to brush up on my "anti pinched bar" bucking techniques....
On the contrary, I cut from the top but keep a sharp eye on the kerf. Any sign of movement the saw come out then and then it is finished from the bottom up. When you have a good sized log there is no sense in cutting from underneath any more than necessary. Some will cut a wedge out from the top but I never could see the need for that.
All good suggestions.... I think I will try cutting a small 4" sapling (maybe that broken tree branch in the pick will work) and wedge it under the trunk, maybe 8 - 10 feet from the root base to hold the trunk up and then cut from the top back....
That is good thinking Fanatical1. I have many times laid down some limbs where I wanted them and then fell the tree right onto those limbs. It is a big help when cutting up the logs, especially if it is a big tree.
Be careful on any temporary "wedging" It'll let go when your not looking or expecting it. From what I can see, I'd work it from the top down. Bucking them into 3-4 times the length you want to end up with at the end. Get them out of the creek in 48" (or there about) lengths and work em up in a better spot. I wouldn't trust that stump either on your last few cuts. It'll tell you what it's going to do if you watch it during your last few cuts. Cool cave!!
Good advice fuelrod. Many times I'll cut 4' sections and pull them out before bucking them. It can actually save you some work and a lot of hastle.
