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LOCUST Quest!

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Jan 13, 2020.

  1. Ron T

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    378B6D3C-E1C8-4D78-998F-1B3223D8763F.jpeg Just brought some into the garage a little bit ago Brad.
     
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    I was on a mini road trip last Sunday when I saw a humongous locust tree. The bark was cavernous. I nearly ran off the road while murmuring something about Buzzsaw under my breath. My buddy riding shotgun says, "one, you ok? two, did you say Buzzsaw?" I blamed it on being tired, stopped for a coffee and never spoke of it again. THE ADDICTION IS REAL.
     
  3. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Thats some nice stuff Ron T :thumbs: Was that from that huge score last Winter? That was really an impressive score....i guess if im still talking about.
     
  4. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Thats hysterical! LOL!!! :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol: No not almost running off the road. I know the addiction is real! You should drive with me sometime. I know almost every locust grove in my hometown. Its a serious medical condition. jo191145 named it locust mania. One grove is a backyard full of mature trees. Im tempted to stop and ask to cut a couple down.
    Can you imagine the look on the homeowners face if i did that?
     
  5. buZZsaw BRAD

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    almost doesnt look like locust as the bark isnt as deeply furrowed. Great logs. You milling them or someone else? Id like to see pics of the lumber if you do. Keep on hoarding...especially locust!
     
  6. Ron T

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    That it was. Going Sunday to start finishing that score. I’ll keep you posted!!
     
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    looking forward to it! Hoard on and be safe!
     
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    Somehow I missed this. No I haven’t been back to the locust grove. I have some sugar and some ash I need to process, the locust grove isn’t going to rot so I’m going to get the maple and ash takin care of. Your a busy man Brad
     
  9. T.Jeff Veal

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    Wow, Brad...:jaw::jaw:...that's all I can say...you are a machine on a quest. Really nice work you are doing. Sell some and burn some, give a little away. Gr6 job, buddy.
     
  10. Ron T

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    4ED6BF6F-819A-420B-A2BF-31487BF6B5D2.jpeg Here you go. Only the finished product. Dropped two locusts, one ash, and a cherry this afternoon.
     
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    Nice work
     
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  12. buZZsaw BRAD

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    they arent allowed in a locust thread! :rofl: :lol: Nice looking pile of splits! :yes: Well done!
     
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    Jonesing to hit the quest and did so today. I intended to go in back, buck and remove a broken top as pictured IMG_1928.JPG
    but started pulling buried logs. I was going to debark and leave them for next time, but opted to cut and load. IMG_1925.JPG
    Cleared the way and bucked a few rounds off this trunk. One round left which badly dulled the saw from rootball dirt.. Discovered another trunk under this one. Trees fell like dominoes. You can see what i had to hack thru. IMG_1924.JPG Log buried by all the vegetation and debris. IMG_1927.JPG Had to stop and sharpen saw twice. Hit a steel threads on this almost buried tire and wasnt going to do it again. Finished up with a dull chain. No back up chain with me. IMG_1926.JPG
    Average load for the quest. Hour and a half with 20 minutes spent sharpening. IMG_1932.JPG IMG_1934.JPG IMG_1933.JPG
    Split it all. Pics before and after. Left a lot of splits upright to get rained on. IMG_1935.JPG IMG_1936.JPG
    I took walk to check out the four other trees in back. Lot of good wood, but i have to walk the rounds out. Last pic tree is maybe 24"
    Maybe debark and leave for next year. IMG_1929.JPG IMG_1930.JPG IMG_1931.JPG
    Im thinking one more trip for next weekend. Then on to site three,
     
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    Just for you Brad.:salute:
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    Fixed it for you!
     
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    Thanks Steve. You locust folks are the best! Fresh cut from today?
     
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    Yep found a dead one down and had to get after it.
     
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    Midwinter im wondering if i buck trunk sections to 4' if i can get them out or too heavy. Im thinking of going that route. Maybe ill try with the last top i want to get this weekend. The terrain in the wooded part isnt that bad. Half of the walk is on grass. Guess i dont wanna schlep the hand truck with me.
     
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    Didnt hit the quest last weekend due to other unexpected scores. but made time this afternoon. Last trip to this area for this season. Bucked one top into 4' sections and used hand truck to move them to truck, then buck to length. IMG_1997.JPG
    Cut the last small trunk i discovered in front Part of it buried under debris. Freed it from its stump. IMG_1999.JPG
    Bucked the last round off a stump in front too. Made sure i brushed off the bark and mud this time...no dulling. No frozen crud either. IMG_2001.JPG IMG_2000.JPG water inside this round. IMG_2002.JPG
    took it to my friends and split it all. IMG_2005.JPG IMG_2004.JPG IMG_2006.JPG Battery died on my camera and couldnt gets picks of the stacks. Well over two cords of locust now and the quest continues onto site number three. Close to my friends and ill be able to get bigger loads. Still have to work in though. Stay tuned!
     
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    You are doing great, Brad. Nice looking locust.
     
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