Goodwill Roadtrip/Sawing - Success

[John S]

I would like to contribute but I need help.  I thought I had sent a PM to Magicman last night but I do not think it went through.
John Snyder

[dablack]

Ok, I ordered my chaps! 

Dennis,
Where do you work in Lufkin?  Im at Lufkin Industries.  I appreciate your offer of help.  I'm going to give it a go myself first.  I will for sure let you know if I need help.  Are you also interested in coming up when MM is sawing?

thanks
Austin

[wwsjr]

John S

I think Magicman is at his cabin with no internet for a couple of days.

Willie

[ET]

I also PM'd MM after he left for his cabin and wont expect a response for a few days. Linda and I will be helping with expenses but really would have love to go to Texas, man what a beautiful State.  Good luck to everyone!
Ernie

[thecfarm]

Den-Den,welcome to the forum. All ready helping.you will fit right in.  ;D

dablack,I would take Den-Den up on his offer. There is alot to felling trees and bucking them up.

[Chuck White]

Wonderful offer you made Dennis, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum!

[wwsjr]

Welcome to Forum, Hope to meet you when we come to TX.

Willie

[stumpy]

Most people on this forum can tell you many important things about chainsaw safety.  But, in my opinion, bucking and limbing are the most hazardous operations.  Mainly cause it seems so easy, people get complacent. A logger friend of mine told me the most common injuries he sees happen when bucking and limbing.  One main thing to remember is to keep the wood you're cutting well back on the saw.  Your tendency will be to use the tip, but, as a beginner, it's the quickest way to get in trouble.

[Brucer]

... Luckily, the trees I'm going to be using are out in the open.  I won't care which way they fall except toward me. ...

Wrong answer.

A tree that doesn't fall in the direction you intended is falling out of control. It could easily fall on you :(.

This should become clear after you've seen some videos. Be aware that people have posted all sorts of videos that illustrate various dangerous procedures. Make sure you're not watching one of those.

Your plan to practice on small trees is a good one. Keep in mind that even a "small" tree can weigh several hundred pounds. Each time you fall a tree, make it a practice to analyze the stump after the tree is on the ground. Once you've got the hang of falling a tree properly, it's easy to get a little too confident. Analyzing each stump will warn you if you're starting to develop bad habits.

If you've got some small saplings 2 or 3 inches in diameter, you can practice falling on them :. Yes, I know it sounds silly when you could just cut them off in one pass. But cut a tiny notch on one face, then a tiny back cut on the other side, and then push the "tree" over. Watch how the resulting hinge controls the fall of the tree. Try doing the same thing, but make the back cut too deep and notice how there is no hinge, allowing the tree to go just about anywhere.

According to the BC Workers' Compensation Board, tree falling is one of the most dangerous occupations there is.

Take your time and keep yourself safe. You've had enough hardship as it is.

[Barney II]

Good morning Magic---Have sent my check to you this am------Don

[outerbanxer]

Sent my Pm to Magicman to find out where to send the check...

I wish I could come help out and bring my chainsaws, but Texas is a long drive from NC, and I gotta work, so my donation will have to do. Kudos to all you guys who can break from working to help a family out!

[Magicman]

I had 16 PM's and 3 emails when I logged on.  I believe that I have them answered, but please keep your "forum name" as well as your real name with your correspondence and checks.  That way I can keep the bookkeeping straight.  Every penny will be accounted for and a statement issued as we get the figures.

Welcome to the Forestry Forum Den-Den.     Please send dablack a message or whatever to assist with the felling & bucking.  Also there was another offer from "GAmillworker" for felling/bucking help. 

Our expense contribution total is now at $1930, but several have not given me their contribution amount yet.

PM or email me and I will furnish my mailing address.  Also, checks and money orders through the mail will work best.

[Magicman]

I do want to keep everyone updated with the expense contributions.  We are at $2230 and there are several that have not given me their amount.

I will be severely distracted this week at the Cabin getting ready for the Chickin Crispin, plus I have no internet service there.  Hopefully progress will be made concerning the logs and insuring that we can fulfill the cut list.

[Weekend_Sawyer]

I'll help, sending you a PM MM.

[Draco]

PM sent.

[Magicman]

I had one email and 12 PM's waiting for me when I logged on.  Hopefully I have answered each of them correctly. 

Our expense pledge total is now $3130 and several have not given me their amount yet.

[Leigh Family Farm]

MM,
I sent the check out yesterday. All I ask is that you guys take lots of photos!

[dablack]

I will take tons of pictures.  Tons.  I will also fully document the build of the house and post it here. 

thanks
Austin

[ET]

Our check is finally in the mail too. Drove it to nearest big town to save a few days mail time. God speed!

[Biggreenavalanche]

Long time "lurker", this is my first post ever 8)...I would like to contribute by going to TX on the build date, don't live to far away (NW Louisiana)...have some carpentry skills, jack of all trades skills, built my own house...I'm a wannabe sawyer, and after a LOT of research, have pretty much decided on the brand and model of mill, now just have to save for it...I would love to come and help...can bring a tractor with FEL, Polaris to haul stuff, some carpentry stuff, air compressor, nail guns, etc...have some general plumbing and electrical experience...just need to know a date...can also bring a hog and tow behind smoker grill, just a thought... ;D

Hey Admin, is there any possibility of taking this thread and making it a "sticky" at least until the build date is done ?

V/R

Rich

[mesquite buckeye]

Now that is a nice way to join the forum! Welcome. ;D

[Biggreenavalanche]

Thank you Mesquite Buckeye...gotta ask...is your "handle" a reference to you possibly being from Ohio by way of Tx ?  :D

Rich

[Jeff]

Hey Admin, is there any possibility of taking this thread and making it a "sticky" at least until the build date is done ?

you can easily keep track of any topic you want by using the add bookmark function link on any topic. After you bookmark the topic, you can return to it any time by going to "My Bookmarks"  under the profile link.  You can also use the subscribe function to notify you when ever there is new activity on the topic.

[mesquite buckeye]

Thank you Mesquite Buckeye...gotta ask...is your "handle" a reference to you possibly being from Ohio by way of Tx ?  :D

Rich

Arizona ;D

[grweldon]

Thanks Jeff, I didn't know any of that...