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A day off, another tree job

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by T.Jeff Veal, Feb 16, 2023.

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    The temps have been upper 80's - low 90's with high humidity and dew points...feels like 100+ some days.
     
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    Except for 4 straight pieces we put on the trailer, it all went on their burn pile.
    We have used the XS400 some here and carried it to PA GTG. Probably have 5-6 tanks thru it now. I like it, lighter weight, fast cutter. Not as torquey as the 461 or 4910. I'm still learning the auto- tune...
     
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    The coworker that gave us all those oaks after Hurricane Helene, said he had more trees he wanted taken down.
    He's going to tear down the barn that got hit and build a longer barn.
    Our greeting party when we turned in the driveway at his place... 20251016_093842.jpg
    The groups of trees...7 here... 20251016_100053.jpg and 2 here... 20251016_100059.jpg
    Echo XS4910 dropped the smaller trees. Hickory going down 20251016_103948.jpg
    Also used the XS4910 to drop the smaller white oak Messenger_creation_E7FCF823-3B31-4DE7-92A7-0FADA400664B.jpeg Messenger_creation_7F8D469B-C111-4414-A2DC-0D9C719379AA.jpeg
    The Stihl XS400, 25" bar got to play too. Dropped the bigger white oak Messenger_creation_87D2D382-FDA5-4C6C-B5CB-52985AD3E5C2.jpeg
    And bucking and limbing some too. Messenger_creation_023FA381-0A1A-4AA5-883D-91B5EF9A39FD.jpeg 20251016_111526.jpg 20251016_111534.jpg 20251016_114042.jpg
    Next tree was a big, ugly red oak leaner, with a tight drop zone.
    Used the Stihl MS461 to drop it. Center rot had me nervous...notch, bore cut and send it... 20251016_113325.jpg
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    32"bar on stump 20251016_113352.jpg
    walt and Robin showed us a good midday snack...snack sticks, cheese and water
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    Had 2 ugly water oaks to drop, make good firepit wood...yes, it's very dry down here. 20251016_161945.jpg
    Hickory, white and red oak on 1st load 20251016_132722.jpg
    Area is cleaned up... 20251016_170526.jpg
    2nd load, red and white oak... 20251016_170550.jpg
     
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    Hmmm...that kinda looks like "imported" cheese ;)
    Looks like y'all got a lot done there...was that all in one day?!
     
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    Hey Jeff...Did you take delivery of the new stump grinder on Wednesday? Just hoping for dome pictures of it in action!
     
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    I see a new avatar here! :cool:

    Nice work for some nice wood. Way to get it done Mr and Mrs. Veal! :thumbs:
     
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    Well, we got it in Amish country when we were traveling with Walt and Robin. I noticed yesterday it was "imported" from Wisconsin...:hair::hair:

    Yes sir, that was a one day job. We got there about 9:30ish, done by 5PM.
     
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    Patience, kind Grasshopper. Learn to wait, you will...:popcorn::popcorn:...

    Got to find fast internet to upload...
     
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    Thanks my friend and thanks for the avatar suggestion.
     
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    Your welcome. :handshake:

    Although I will miss that Dr. Pepper shirt! :D
     
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    That picture is still around somewhere.
     
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    Nice lookin logs.

    All firewood or some to be milled?
     
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    Farwood...