So suppose - hypothetically-you were planning on hiking in -by yourself-to some corners and figured you might have to hypothetically saw down a tree that might be a scoash bigger than *cough* say 10-12" so you could get gps initialization. Would you use a bow saw?
or an 18" unit like this?-
(if I had access to det cord I'd be a happy camper......
this is all hypothetical of course.....
Bow saw for sure.
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Be careful, there is a lot of physics involved in felling trees that big.
I would favor a Fiskars axe, those are amazing.
I can't run a chain saw without a 1 week fellers course which allows up to something like 20" dbh.
Rankin_File, post: 328523, member: 101 wrote: So suppose ... you might have to .... saw down a tree ... 10-12" .....
A good sharp axe would be my tool of choice for such a job. Either of those saws is guaranteed to get bound up long before you cut through the tree.
A very sharp axe with the caution of being able to get a good clear 'horizon'.
No chance of running in from a clear, unobstructed view of the satellite constellation ?
Cheers,
Derek
Ten bucks says you'll get the bow saw bound up and need to go back and grab an axe or chainsaw to get your bow saw unstuck. 😉
30' of det cord wrapped tightly around the trunk should do the trick. If it's a coniferous tree, make sure you use safety glasses. Those boogers splinter to pieces!
Rankin_File, post: 328523, member: 101 wrote: Would you use a bow saw?
No, hypothetically, I would use this:
I've used both ax and saw I prefer the bow saw, less effort if you don't bind it up. Get a 36 inch blade one if you need to fall anything bigger than 12":-)
back in the early days of GPS , i.e., Trimble in a pelican case, our crew would cut trees up to 36" DBH in a 150' radius of a section corner with a chainsaw just to do our planned static observation;-)
Will cutting down one tree allow you to fix with GPS?
[sarcasm]Just tell the forest ranger the tree was suffering from GPS emitter radiation and had to be put out of it's misery[/sarcasm]o.O
Just buy it. Keep it on the 4-wheeler.
Your wife will thank you. Because you won't be as worn out, later!
🙂
Williwaw, post: 328530, member: 7066 wrote: Ten bucks says you'll get the bow saw bound up and need to go back and grab an axe or chainsaw to get your bow saw unstuck. 😉
I'll take that bet any day - you just have to know how to use it properly...
I would bring a see-saw, and go up and down while the tree cutter took care of the tree.
Rankin_File, post: 328523, member: 101 wrote: So suppose - hypothetically-you were planning on hiking in -by yourself-to some corners and figured you might have to hypothetically saw down a tree that might be a scoash bigger than *cough* say 10-12" so you could get gps initialization. Would you use a bow saw?
or an 18" unit like this?-
(if I had access to det cord I'd be a happy camper......
this is all hypothetical of course.....
Sharp Boys Axe. You can almost push a 10" dia. tree over. However last week we had a home owner killed by falling a small tree, so it can happen.
More likely what will happen is the momentum will not be great enough and the limbs of your tree will get hung up with another tree - you will have a widow maker right next to your corner.
Make a rope sling and tote it on your back:
One Man Crosscut Saw
DDSM:beer:
Dan B. Robison, post: 328543, member: 34 wrote: Make a rope sling and tote it on your back:
One Man Crosscut SawDDSM:beer:
That's a sure enough beautiful saw, Dan. But where in the world do you put in the gas and oil?
Scott Ellis, post: 328536, member: 7154 wrote: Will cutting down one tree allow you to fix with GPS?
Well - sometimes if one is good- 15 is better....
I do have a good boys axe- unfortunately- swinging it not in my repertoire anymore thanx to myrt shoulder issues...
Well your obviously are not thinking correctly.
You need to employ the help of a 17 year old (preferably a relative).
Have him cut the tree down. Pay him a decent wage.
Have him take the "fall" if there are any percussions from falling a green tree (pun intended).
Tell the Fed's that you told him to prune the limbs and you turned around and there were 3 trees already chopped down before you could stop him.
Dang kids these days!
Since he is a relative, there may be less of a chance that he will spill the beans and point a finger at you. 🙂
Always better to have a spotter anyway when falling trees.
