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Storm damage clean-up

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  1. Backwoods Savage

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    The only thing about those type of forks. Neighbor bought a set of heavy ones. Tried moving a pine log and one of the forks acted as though it had been heated and bent like a rocker on a rocking chair. Then he bought a grapple.
     
    Backwoods Savage, Mar 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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    I've lifted a few logs that were right about max for the tractor. Nothing has bent.
     
    Eggshooterist, Mar 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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    Green cherry. 13 ft long.
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    Eggshooterist, Mar 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    https://photos.app.goo.gl/R44n7awQmWfHfSvK8

    All the larger diameter rounds that are around the perimeter of the main pile were hauled there on the forks as logs like the one pictured on the forks. Of course the 24" diameter oak log was shorter to be able to move it but, these forks haven't bent. They are rated for more than the tractor lift capacity.
     
    Eggshooterist, Mar 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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    You have been busy, brother. Very nice job
     
    T.Jeff Veal, Apr 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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    Thank you. I have a deal with a single honest fellow going forward. $150 a cord and all I'll be doing is cutting it to 24" lengths. He wants everything I can cut. He will be splitting the larger rounds on site with his own splitter. Takes 2 cord at a time and will be back again this Friday. I gotta stay ahead if him. Lol
     
    Eggshooterist, Apr 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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    You go boy! Great to see you getting things done.
    Been a little out of touch but good to see you back up and running.:yes:
     
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    Now if the weather would stop being an a$$hole I'd be happy.
     
    Eggshooterist, Apr 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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