Did a pretty good sized Norway maple today for a guy......wasn't "overly" big, but it was probably a good 40' tall. The trouble was it was hanging out over fences and the house in all directions. Had to be brought down in pieces! A shot of the gnarly beast before we started the saws... a pic after the limbs and trunks that were hanging over the neighbors yard were removed.... A shot of it after I got on the roof to remove all the top branches that were hanging over the roof. This is where the polesaw comes in super handy....made quick, easy work of it. The limb that is remaining there has a heavy lean towards the house, so we rigged it with rope and pulled it against the lean.....went flawlessly. A pic of the trailer and the mess of branches......all part of the job..... Getting ready to remove the leaner.... a pic after the rest of the trunk/stump were cut out.... Getting ready for final clean-up.... All done!! Ended up with a heaping truckload of good Norway maple.....i'm giving it all to my buddy so he can continue on towards getting on the "3-year-plan".....I've got TONS of wood coming in from jobs this fall and winter, no need to be a wood hog.....
That's good stuff.Ended up with just over 1/2 load from pruning neighbor's tree in June 2011,by Nov 2012 it was bone-dry & ready to go.Saved a few small branches & fist size chunks for the Weber - mixed that 50/50 with Black Cherry -that combo was amazing for grilling wild salmon filets.Smelled great inside too,very close to Sugar Maple with almost equal heat value.
Thanks for the kind words, guys.....my buddy and I pride ourselves on doing a first class job, because word-of-mouth is how we advertise. Picked up at least one more job (for sure) just by doing this one today..... thistle, I love the smell of maple burning. I've been burning maple in the NZ3000 for the past week on evening fires....I like the whisp of smoke that comes out of the door once and a while when reloading....makes the house smell very cozy.... Plus it puts out great heat, and burns down to total powder (minus the clinkers it makes). Its a great shoulder season or mixed-load wood, I'd say it is right between red maple and sugar maple on terms of heat/longevity in terms of the stove. Sugar maple mimics oak, minus the coaling.....
Thanks, brother! Not sure about the "professional" part though.... Professional "what" comes to mind when I hear someone call me that.....lol....
This guy was a Vietnam vet....damm nice guy too. I gave him a break on it, and told him I was proud of his service to our country.... Almost made him tear up, as did I, when we talked. Guy didn't have much money, and I was proud to help him out.... Pay it forward, I say......
Great job, and thanks for posting the pics Scotty. Glad you were able to get some word-of-mouth biz out of it.
That post says it all... Good job bro. Top notch service for a Vet in need. Great deed done today.. Paying it forward! That's what it's all about
Almost makes me want to tear up. I want to thank you for helping that Vietnam vet. Vets of all ages and wars are struggling and seldom ask for help. This is the second good deed seen in this forum today. This has got to be the best hang out on the net. Many thanks.
As much as people think we are "Anti" anything. We are some of the most giving people out there. I always want to help someone out. I can name at least 3 people on this Forum that I have sent "Free" parts to over the last month. Whether its parts for saws, tools, etc. I always try to help a brother in need.
Scott, not only are you a man who takes pride in his work and respects other people's property, you are a fine and decent human being too. You know what is important, and what matters. It is so great to be in your company, here.
I was surprised to see how just how green the tree leaves are there. With a little wind and rain, our color will be all brown and on the ground. The view is out my front window. It is what I see from my recliner.
