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I think every cottonwood I have cut (which is not many) has had an included limb. It seems it would be wise to shave the bark at least on the tension side if there is one and do a gap face so the hinge can be inspected.

Too much. I always hear these don’t hinge, and I wanted plenty between me and the top butt. Ended up a bit much which is why I had to wedge so much. Could have been lower and thinner, had bead weight. I figured better safe than sorry. Same story on the felling cut. I had to pull it all the way...

David, how much stump shot on the top? Nylon cutting boards cut down into stacking plates...a la Stig...good stuff. You were out of room, bottoming out, I think.

I wear long sleeves most of the time. I have a bit of sun allergy. Dad always did too. He said the Arabs never wore short sleeves in their climate.

Like wearing a covid mask in your car or riding your lawn mower. But I have hoods on sweatshirts that don't bother my vision or hearing. A Carhartt hood would do both. They are for artic style weather.

Was not suggesting any impropriety, just curious.

“Summer” :-D How about once I get all the junk cars out?

I brushed the oak with the top intentionally to knock a dead limb out. Left a rope in it and pulled it over. Hinged a lot. Back cut low on left side kicked the actual lay a little to the right of intended, no matter in this case, but information.

Did a bunch of stuff at the cabin community in the mntns. Whacked and pruned some small oaks, fire hazard pruning away from roofs, removing mistletoe . Thanks @Chiselbit and @BIGTWIG for consult. Guy wanted this cottonwood reduced but I saw a lot of bug and woodpecker damage, some canker...

Prolly working up quotes

Indeed. Long sleeve tee today. Seems contradictory but keeps the sun and scratches from bear hugging snap cut oak trunks and branches away

That's how I roll this time of year. Plus a heavy Carhartt hoodie the last couple of days.

Aussie style :).

The hoodie wearing that I find most ridiculous is when peeps are driving their cars and trucks. That is beyond dumb, cutting off peripheral vision.

In the woods.

Our home is just under 1400 ft. It would be while working on the Mt. Hood NF that I on occasion saw rose-breasted grosbeaks. There, the elevations run from under 500 to over 11,000 ft., though the bulk of my work was mostly between 1000 and 6000 ft.

Soggy here as well. We won't be in the fields any time soon. Hoodies are great when the temps are low and the wind is blowing. Kind of ridiculous they are worn in warm weather.

Where's @BIGTWIG ?

It was in reference to his salvage question. There is very little to any enforcement of timber theft around here.