Finally got around to falling/felling this Loblolly(?) Pine Tree.
Here are the pictures to finish up the thread.
Loblolly(?) Pine --- ~22" x 60'
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That's kindergarten stuff! ... yeah, I know.... but because in large part to folks' here comments... tree is safely on ground...
Thanks for the confirmation, Stig!
Thanks a lot Gary! .... this subject was initially put forward by Sean.... but it had crossed my mind...
Kenny, thanks a lot for all your informed detail and help..... acknowledging your post, but it will take me "a minute" to try to really absorb/understand it!
not more than 5 or 10 I'm thinking.
... I think I will try to lay it the 5 or 10* to the left (looking from the tree).
Sean, what would I be looking for ... decay? thx.
I thought about this possibility but don't trust my sawing skills to match up these cuts....
ALSO.... I remember reading a...
Butch, Mick ---- Asked and answered ----- that was my concern (seriously) that it might be like an "unexploded bomb" :)
that's all I needed to know but I personally am benefiting by everyone's responses!
Thanks Nutball!
Brian, thanks, sir. I really appreciate you taking the time to share...
Greetings
Thanks for your consideration of my question.
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This leaning Pine is in my own yard and I want to cut it down.
Other than the defect in the face, the tree appears healthy.
My plan would be:
1. shallow face cut, that gets past the defect...
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