I love the droll, dry sense of humour, the unhurried but purposeful (and safe) working style plus the wonderful thinking ahead. I am enjoying these videos and I am delighted I came across this channel.
You don't hear about reciprocity these days, (under any circumstances) well played. It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful oak brought down, but you'll get some gorgeous posts and fancy trim material (?) for the porch of your cabin. Another thumbs up! Cheers from your neighbour to the North.
I see by your actions, that you chose to be a steward of the lands that you own. I was a forester that also focused on the environment that I worked in, and appreciate your dedication to doing what's best for the land, and wildlife under your care.
That's definitely a tall black oak. As a lifelong resident of northern California, and logger of 17 years so far, I've seen my share of black oaks. Once in a while you see tall ones like that, where they had to grow tall to compete with the other trees.
Like my father would say, "If you've never forgot to raise the 3 point hitch, you haven't run a tractor much". We've all done it, and I'm sure I'll do it again.
@@WilsonForestLands G'Day Mr Wilson, at first I thought we better send you some money for some new tires for the MF then I saw the ground behind being graded 👍.
You can make syrup from oak as well. Those who have had both oak and maple, most prefer the oak. It has the same problem as big leaf maple since the sap is also more dilute but if you have excessive amounts of firewood available and don't mind sub-minimum wage, it can be done.
Cool video Wilson. Glad you edited the embarrassing tractor fiasco part out. Wish life was like that. Poof never happened 😁I’m in the hospital with pneumonia. Been here 4 days. Feeling much better now.
Very intresting looking logs and yes have also forgotten to lift an implement before trying to move the tractor, so your not alone. So would you call that semi-soft or semi-hard maple?yes you can make syrup from maple sap but it takes an almost useless amount of sap going in for the amount of syrup you end up with.
Speaking of goofy things we do: I was having trouble with an 18HP chipper; it wouldn't stay running. I pulled the carb and cleaned it out today. I pulled the plug the other day and purchased a new. I put all back together and pulled the cord and pulled it - no start. Guess what? I didn't attach the plug wire. Not spark no start!
Don't know if you'd be interested but I have an observation about flat-bedding trailers. I see your outside rail of the flat bed is getting bent in toward the deck. Were a fella not wanting that to happen, he could change the way he hooks. Dropping the chain/hook between the rail and deck, one could then raise the hook up on the outside of the rail and hook down. After cinching tight the chain will ride the deck instead of the rail, which could put less strain on the rail or no strain pulling the rail towards the deck. For your consideration anywho.
Thanks for that but that’s not how it got bent. I put my hooks in the stake pockets. They are very heavy duty and don’t bend. That rail getting bent had more to do with a certain tree that the trailer scraped against when I got myself into a little pickle one time. 😁
@@WilsonForestLands yeah there's always something around waiting to get a guy. When I drove flatbed, the forklifts loading from the side did a bang up job of bending the rail.🤐 Yep roger the stake pockets.
I would have never been able to measure that tree the way you did. I would have been picking my butt off the ground. Cut the bark off that oak like a stop sign. Then in half. Then work on each half and keep the grain running vertical so you get the most fleck. You end up with several triangle pieces for firewood but the boards that come out are pretty. Good Luck. And yeah it's always a lot of work to get and make pretty things.
I am surprised (15 min mark) the road cut away a good portion of the root system on the trees to the right of the truck as you were leaving. Yet they're still alive!
I know and agree that much of the activities within the alphabet soup of agencies, are... not always conducive to truth and principle. I'm getting old. I used to say that with a flame thrower. Hope its helping the lakes, rivers, and such at least.
They have worked with me on some projects out here in past years so they used to come more often. Now they are supposed to come out at least once a year to inspect, mostly to make sure I’m complying with wildfire rules.
Made my son a live edged study table out of black oak. Very heavy. I am glad he is a big boy. I usually leave the stabilizer feet down on the back hoe when I try to drive away. Keeps us humble, right?
I was thinking about slabs and I started remembering how heavy black oak is. Yes keeps us humble. I have left the winch down many times. What was funny is how long it took me to figure out why the tractor wasn’t working right this time.
Back in the late 70's we used to ship black oak to a mill in Oroville from the Sierra foothills near Nevada City. I can't remember the required specifications, but probably no shake or rot. I heard they primarily made flooring. We used to ship Incense Cedar up to Anderson for pencil stock. Almost in your neck of the woods.
I love the droll, dry sense of humour, the unhurried but purposeful (and safe) working style plus the wonderful thinking ahead. I am enjoying these videos and I am delighted I came across this channel.
Thank you for the kind comments.
You don't hear about reciprocity these days, (under any circumstances) well played.
It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful oak brought down, but you'll get some gorgeous posts and fancy trim material (?) for the porch of your cabin. Another thumbs up!
Cheers from your neighbour to the North.
Yeah that was annoying to see that one came down.
You’re one of my favorite videos to watch and enjoy listening to your commentaries on it. Good job and thank you for what you do.
I use my log winch as a parking break all the time and can't tell you how many times I forgot to lift it up.
i’m gonna be part of the grapple fan boy club here. Can’t wait to see this stuff milled up.
Chain binders in the stake pockets, Clever.
I see by your actions, that you chose to be a steward of the lands that you own. I was a forester that also focused on the environment that I worked in, and appreciate your dedication to doing what's best for the land, and wildlife under your care.
Wish I had some black oak like that!
Love how the deer always pay a visit
That's definitely a tall black oak. As a lifelong resident of northern California, and logger of 17 years so far, I've seen my share of black oaks. Once in a while you see tall ones like that, where they had to grow tall to compete with the other trees.
I love your content and your great way of explaining things just the right humour. Always fun.
You are not the only one to forget to lift the winch 😁
I figured I was in good company forgetting to lift up the winch.
Like my father would say, "If you've never forgot to raise the 3 point hitch, you haven't run a tractor much". We've all done it, and I'm sure I'll do it again.
I have done it many times. What was funny is how long it took me to figure it out this time.
@@WilsonForestLands G'Day Mr Wilson, at first I thought we better send you some money for some new tires for the MF then I saw the ground behind being graded 👍.
Another great video, my buddy. My father calls your tractor old yeller. He loves the videos like I do please keep up the Content.
Old yeller, that’s a good name for it.
I enjoyed watching. Thank you and good health to you.
How long is that bar on your saw? You live a good life. I could spend the whole day, every day, doing what you are doing. Envy!
32 inches.
You can make syrup from oak as well. Those who have had both oak and maple, most prefer the oak. It has the same problem as big leaf maple since the sap is also more dilute but if you have excessive amounts of firewood available and don't mind sub-minimum wage, it can be done.
Interesting. The way this black oak smells, not sure it’s the right oak for that. I could be wrong though.
Cool video Wilson. Glad you edited the embarrassing tractor fiasco part out. Wish life was like that. Poof never happened 😁I’m in the hospital with pneumonia. Been here 4 days. Feeling much better now.
Bummer on the pneumonia. Glad you’re feeling better. You need to get out of the hospital, loaders aren’t going to operate themselves.
That was Mike trying to gain some humility ! Michael is never that clumsy 😆
Yeah you caught me, I meant to do that. Yeah that’s it. 😁
Look forward to the milling!
Curious how the heck you filmed the measuring sequence with like 10 different camera angles. Buddy operating the camera?
Yeah I'd love to see a 'making of' 😊
Just a whole lot of me moving the camera around.
A literal “ mossy oak” 😁
When I hear reciprocity I think CC. Black oak just might need a grapple, maybe.
Very intresting looking logs and yes have also forgotten to lift an implement before trying to move the tractor, so your not alone. So would you call that semi-soft or semi-hard maple?yes you can make syrup from maple sap but it takes an almost useless amount of sap going in for the amount of syrup you end up with.
I think it’s just soft maple. But it’s the only maple I know so it’s just maple to me.
Speaking of goofy things we do: I was having trouble with an 18HP chipper; it wouldn't stay running. I pulled the carb and cleaned it out today. I pulled the plug the other day and purchased a new. I put all back together and pulled the cord and pulled it - no start. Guess what? I didn't attach the plug wire. Not spark no start!
I hate it when I do that.
Don't know if you'd be interested but I have an observation about flat-bedding trailers. I see your outside rail of the flat bed is getting bent in toward the deck. Were a fella not wanting that to happen, he could change the way he hooks. Dropping the chain/hook between the rail and deck, one could then raise the hook up on the outside of the rail and hook down. After cinching tight the chain will ride the deck instead of the rail, which could put less strain on the rail or no strain pulling the rail towards the deck. For your consideration anywho.
Thanks for that but that’s not how it got bent. I put my hooks in the stake pockets. They are very heavy duty and don’t bend. That rail getting bent had more to do with a certain tree that the trailer scraped against when I got myself into a little pickle one time. 😁
@@WilsonForestLands yeah there's always something around waiting to get a guy. When I drove flatbed, the forklifts loading from the side did a bang up job of bending the rail.🤐 Yep roger the stake pockets.
How does this work. Is this public land that you lease or is this your land that you own.
Another channel I watch has a running joke about lifting the ripper on the dozer before driving off.
What do you do with all the branches from de-limbing all the trees? Do you have a chipper to run them through?
your gonna love the smell of that blackoak on the mill , round here its called pissoak for a reason , lol
Yeah I’ve cut enough of it over the years into firewood to know it’s not the best smell.
I would have never been able to measure that tree the way you did. I would have been picking my butt off the ground.
Cut the bark off that oak like a stop sign. Then in half. Then work on each half and keep the grain running vertical so you get the most fleck. You end up with several triangle pieces for firewood but the boards that come out are pretty. Good Luck. And yeah it's always a lot of work to get and make pretty things.
I think it’s a little small to quarter saw but I might try it on the largest log.
This video scratches me right where I itch.......LOL!
That's funny, Mr. Black Oak Maintenance!
I am surprised (15 min mark) the road cut away a good portion of the root system on the trees to the right of the truck as you were leaving. Yet they're still alive!
I know and agree that much of the activities within the alphabet soup of agencies, are... not always conducive to truth and principle.
I'm getting old. I used to say that with a flame thrower.
Hope its helping the lakes, rivers, and such at least.
Oak going to be nice lumber, waiting to see take care
Dang it! Really wanted to see what it looked like! lol 👍🏼👍🏼
Dang--it !
Dang-it, you’ll have to wait for the next video.
Saying a big hi to you and ole yeller
Quarter saw that black oak! Let's see the fleck!
indeed
Oak reciprocity, national sport of Oregon. Oh, and logwalking.
How often do these Dept of wildlife and forestry come and visit (inspect) you and your land ?
They have worked with me on some projects out here in past years so they used to come more often. Now they are supposed to come out at least once a year to inspect, mostly to make sure I’m complying with wildfire rules.
@@WilsonForestLands thank you for your teaching us
Who would want that black oak and what would they do with it?
It's in the Red Oak family. Personally I see lots of good cord wood there!
@@birddogfarms6981 Not much demand for firewood in California.
@@brianjonker510 What about in Oregon?
I burn a lot of California black oak just a little south here in Ft Jones California…..Former southern Oregonian…..
I’ve had a few woodworkers ask me if I had any from time to time. I don’t think it’s the best oak but some people like it.
I was amazed at how much lighter that maple appeared to be compared to the oak... ;)
Yeah the maple was a lot lighter. The oak is full of water on top of being heavy because it’s oak.
The pith in the black oak that small will be a problem. It will crack and split. Good luck.
I'm not a sawyer, but I know some good fire wood when I see it.......!!!!!!!
@@birddogfarms6981 it will still burn after he saws it.
@@DANG-- Oh hell yes!
I've done the same thing with the leveling blade on a mini excavator!! 😆😆😆
Made my son a live edged study table out of black oak. Very heavy. I am glad he is a big boy. I usually leave the stabilizer feet down on the back hoe when I try to drive away. Keeps us humble, right?
I was thinking about slabs and I started remembering how heavy black oak is. Yes keeps us humble. I have left the winch down many times. What was funny is how long it took me to figure out why the tractor wasn’t working right this time.
On the mill it goes and it should be interesting.😉👍
Not sure Black Oak makes the best lumber but should be interesting anyway.
Back in the late 70's we used to ship black oak to a mill in Oroville from the Sierra foothills near Nevada City. I can't remember the required specifications, but probably no shake or rot. I heard they primarily made flooring. We used to ship Incense Cedar up to Anderson for pencil stock. Almost in your neck of the woods.
114 feet but it is no longer the height it is now the length..
I was waiting to see how you were going to measure how tall it was...
You measured how LONG it was.
So he should stand it up and measure it?
I tried but it was too heavy.
I would think DFW would want that blowdown left in the buffer as well.
They would but it’s OK to take it since it was in the road crossing blocking the road.
Leaving the winch down is almost as bad as leaving a toeboard up....................almost.
I leave the winch down probably more than someone leaves the toeboard up who I know.
If I had a nickel for every time I… ah… forget it.
Too embarrassing.
A shame you are so far from James@WoodByWright , he's all about white oak, would be amusing to dump some black oak in his lumber rack.
Yeah there are a lot of white Oak fans who would be fun to dump some black oak in their lumber rack. 😁
Back to your how to ID a fake logger - can they just casually walk along a downed tree, especially across a stream or gully?
If you don’t screw up now and then it means you’re not doing anything .
I guess that means I do a lot. 😁
That's the first mistake you made this year