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big oak, the final chapter

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by unclefess, Aug 25, 2015.

  1. unclefess

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    its down and in three yards,you guys wanted pictures so i hope i didn't overdo it,and no thats not me in the last shot just a volunteer for perspective. IMG_3505.JPG IMG_3502.JPG IMG_3497.JPG IMG_3500.JPG IMG_3509.JPG IMG_3504.JPG
     
  2. papadave

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    Sun on da beach!
    Wait a minute, where are they going with all that wood? Your house, I hope?
    Or, are they unloading at your place?
    Dang branches are bigger than most of the Oak I cut.
     
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  3. unclefess

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    yes, my place and two neighbors ,we will work together on it but storage space is getting scarce, there's no place to put it,i guess there's worse problems to have i just couldn't let this get away:hair:and if anyone is curious this removal cost 5000.00 i was guessing 3500 , wrong again.
     
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    :eek:o_O:eek:…. I just did something in my…. :whistle: WHOA!!! nice! :cool:, Sorry about the big bill$$$. :bug:
     
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  5. unclefess

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    i didn't pay it ,i just got the wood, i was surprised at the amount though.
     
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    WOW...thats a pile of wood! This should keep you guys busy for a while! :saw:
    I'm shocked at the price too, but I imagine his insurance is pretty costly?
     
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    I don't envy those who climb and cut for a living, but wow.......5 grand.
    Gotta' cover that overhead.
     
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    Is the big log still pretty sound? I recently took two, 42" diameter, 11 foot sections of Red Oak to a local sawmill to see if they were interested in buying them.
    They said they would, and cut me a check for $472 :)
    I cut up the top for firewood
     
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    :thumbs:.... Way to go! I'm thinking this might be the score of the year... :jaw: ...

    That is just mind boggling....how many rings does it have can you or have tried to count the yet?
     
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    Maybe there was a crane involved in that removal. Lots of small yahds here in Ma that could have required piecing it down. I've seen trees cut into sections and lifted over houses around here.
     
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    Excellent! Many of wish we had that big oak to deal with! Congratulations.
     
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  13. unclefess

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    the homeowner said they counted 83 rings , he wants me to cut him a disk ,i will but warned him it will check and told him about a sealer he could try to use to stabilize it ,least i can do right?:ithappened:
     
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    Whewwee that sucker is huge! There's a few btu's in there id say. Dad and I went after a trunk about that size over the weekend but ended up not getting it (long story)
     
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    WOW, that's some wood.:)
     
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    Wow is right! I've never tackled a trunk that big - good luck! Cheers!
     
  17. unclefess

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    it will be some work,by the way,welcome back ,i'll be in fitzwilliam in the next day or two, i love your area after visiting my friend it hurts to come home.:)
     
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    :bug: WOW!!!!! That is a BIG'UN!!!!! Time to put that 660 to work my friend. Would love to be there to help on that some. Lol..... Good luck and Congrats on a great score.:thumbs:
     
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    Oh COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL :cool:! Thats even much more better!
     
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    Cool - I live in Rindge - the next town over! Cheers!