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Forestry and Logging / Re: Maintaining the state park...
Last post by Andries - Today at 08:57:02 PMCFarm, your place looks better than parklike - partly 'cause there's no tourists to be seen.
Tom and SD, I started off with the Fisker's on the fibreglass pole and found the whole flimsy affair rattled. Here I'm trying to have a nice quiet time elevating the bush and this things rattling in my hands like I'm waving castanets around.
I'm trying to sneak up on some of those bears, dang it.
The ash pole came from milling a tree service ash trunk in Winnipeg which I trimmed down to a comfortable size with a ripping fence on a tablesaw and a bit of work with a spokeshave.
And that same tree service, (my sons) spotted me a nice, long, Silky brand blade, which had more or less the same attachment points as that musical Fiskers pole. It had a few teeth fried off by contact with an electrical cable, but was perfectly serviceable for what I needed.
It's quick and fast; start at the top of a slim tree, and each branch is only 4 inch pull on the saw for it to drop. I leave the fallen branches where they drop, starting as high up as I can reach and work my way down. Those bare, dry little branches turn into mulch on the ground after two seasons, even up here in the Great White North.
A sunny day, a sandwich and a water bottle, the saw and the pooch.
Can't think of a better way to spend a day out in the woods.
Tom and SD, I started off with the Fisker's on the fibreglass pole and found the whole flimsy affair rattled. Here I'm trying to have a nice quiet time elevating the bush and this things rattling in my hands like I'm waving castanets around.
I'm trying to sneak up on some of those bears, dang it.
The ash pole came from milling a tree service ash trunk in Winnipeg which I trimmed down to a comfortable size with a ripping fence on a tablesaw and a bit of work with a spokeshave.
And that same tree service, (my sons) spotted me a nice, long, Silky brand blade, which had more or less the same attachment points as that musical Fiskers pole. It had a few teeth fried off by contact with an electrical cable, but was perfectly serviceable for what I needed.
It's quick and fast; start at the top of a slim tree, and each branch is only 4 inch pull on the saw for it to drop. I leave the fallen branches where they drop, starting as high up as I can reach and work my way down. Those bare, dry little branches turn into mulch on the ground after two seasons, even up here in the Great White North.
A sunny day, a sandwich and a water bottle, the saw and the pooch.
Can't think of a better way to spend a day out in the woods.
#2
General Board / Re: It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroa...
Last post by trapper - Today at 08:54:32 PMmade our reservation at lakeside today
#3
Chainsaws / Re: MS170 Chain Spinning at I...
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 08:47:47 PMMany years ago, I had the same problem.
I don't work on my saws, but the saw Dr fixed it, and I paid the bill.
I forgot what it was.
I don't work on my saws, but the saw Dr fixed it, and I paid the bill.
I forgot what it was.
#4
Chainsaws / Re: MS170 Chain Spinning at I...
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 08:45:13 PMChains will spin at idle when the clutch weighted springs are worn
#5
Forestry and Logging / Re: Maintaining the state park...
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 08:41:27 PMI had the gut that use to truck for me ask me, That don't grow like that, does it?
As least he noticed.
As least he noticed.
#6
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 08:40:51 PMGetting dry here like last spring, burn bans on, no rain in sight and sunny every day. Went trout fishing up the Clyde river today, was a nice day, we went to a few spots, one of which on our way out noticed a out of control fire that had been maliciously set within the past hour, and was growing out of control fast.
Not too long ago the fire depart guys stopped in to notify it had been put out, had we not caught it that quick would have gotten out of hand quickly!
Sorry not sorry to the arsonist that wanted to see "his work" in the news!
Not too long ago the fire depart guys stopped in to notify it had been put out, had we not caught it that quick would have gotten out of hand quickly!
Sorry not sorry to the arsonist that wanted to see "his work" in the news!
#7
Forestry and Logging / Re: Maintaining the state park...
Last post by livemusic - Today at 08:37:06 PMQuote from: 47sawdust on Today at 08:26:05 PMI do a little each year,after the snow is gone and before new growth begins. My tools of choice are an Echo clearing saw,a 12volt Milwaukee Hatchet,and a 40 volt Oregon pole saw.I usually run out of gas before any of the 3 of them quit running.
I like to open up the under story,it makes me feel good,hardly anyone else seems to notice.
I resemble your remarks! Do you do this for a small lot or acreage?
I was considering one of those battery "hatchets" for clearing saplings recently, Milwaukee brand because I have batteries, but didn't because mine are 18v and the Milwaukee hatchet uses 12v. A battery hatchet makes sense, because I often use an Echo 2511t chainsaw because it is so light. Those hatchets probably weigh about the same (shows how light the 2511t is!) but you'd enjoy no concern about cranking. I have the other two machine types you use. And also machetes!
#8
General Board / Re: Making it through another ...
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:36:05 PMI hope so Ray, I truly hope so.
#9
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Did something dumb today.
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:33:00 PMI hate romex. Call me an old fart or whatever, but I like BX in walls, I know it's a PITA to work with, takes longer, and costs more, but it makes it hard for idiots like me the screw up.
#10
Forestry and Logging / Re: Maintaining the state park...
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:27:58 PMAndries, that is a neat idea and I am going to steal it forthwith! That is, as soon as I can find an Ash pole that is sound. EVERYTHING here is dead, but there are still some good sticks. I have the Fiskars that SD is talking about which was given to me by a neighbor after he ran over it. I fixed, and shortened it and it works pretty good and I like the clipper, but frankly if you take the branch at the truck, you don't need the clipper.
At any rate, I am gonna try this when I find 'the right stick' (which sounds like a Tom Cruise movie, but it isn't).
And I am with 47, I like that feeling i get when the understory is clear, I don't know why and nobody else cares, but I'm happy.
At any rate, I am gonna try this when I find 'the right stick' (which sounds like a Tom Cruise movie, but it isn't).
And I am with 47, I like that feeling i get when the understory is clear, I don't know why and nobody else cares, but I'm happy.
