Got a lot done and still have more fun ahead. Glad you all worked together and have Guy's house safe from those trees. Keep up the fun before the snow flies. Fred.
I have the same grapple and when you first started you weren't tipping it forward to pick up the branches. But I saw that as the video progressed you figured it out!
I use my grapple to pick up big logs sung my B2601. The biggest I can handle is about 14 inches in diameter, 12 feet long. I also use it to move big rock around. Works great.
Hi Gord, You had me talking to my computer at the beginning when you were grappling the tree tops. I wanted to see you running them through your woodchipper. lol
Gordon I realized that you were trying to get it cleaned up quickly. Maybe I don't see everything. I guess what I would have done is limbed what I would chip. Clean that out then back a trailer up ans start cutting firewood while it was in the air off the ground. I dont like bending over either. I also like to keep my chain as sharp for as long as possible. Around here I use my fork and lift up one end then cut. Move on down and repeat. I lift 26" fir logs about 8' in up of the ground. Cut my blocks of wood then move down . Eventually I can lift the remaining log off the ground so i cut from both end then lay the part between the forks on blocks and cutnit up. Thats kinda how i was taught. Except we didn't have a tractor. We would lift up and place a block under and cut to it then move it father under. Have a great day. Say hi to the guys.
Hey good morning James. Yes, that makes sense. The first most important goal was to clear out the area. I am a little late posting - this was just before Thanksgiving so Guy wanted to try to get it out before everyone came over for Thanksgiving dinner. Great ideq on cutting off the ground ( always my favourite). Thanks for the good suggestions
I am happy it was helpful. He took those standard 42" clamp-on pallet forks and cut them down and angled the ends. He is pretty proficient at scooping logs with them now. All the best Bill!
true story a long time back in Maine there was a nasty storm . This storm did so much damage to a lot of trees but it also caused a lot of risk to homes that were close to the trees. My brother asked around to see if he could find anyone that was wiling to cut 7 or 10 trees that were leaning over his house and no one wanted to touch them they said it was to risky. My older brother on the other hand was more then willing but he was a heavy drinker as well. Well he did more drinking then cutting and it was getting bad so I was asked if I would cut them down. I said as long as the older brother was not around yes. I drink as well but I like to think I know my limit. I cut the trees down and cut them up just as you are doing but I cut them up stove size 16 inch . I had a few more days of work and my brother called me up and said hey if you don't feel like cutting anymore I will understand. I said no I am fine. He then said well if at any time you want to stop its ok with me. I knew something was bothering him so when I got to his house I asked him what was wrong. He said see that house right there? I said yes. He said well that family just bought that house a couple weeks ago and he was out clearing the trees like you are doing with his family and a tree fell on him and killed him. I said well he had to have been standing under a widow maker or he was standing in the line of a tree getting cut down. My brother said he didn't know and I said that is why I ask that no one is around me when I am working so that does not happen. I am a firm believer of never trusting others while I am working in the woods. If I am cutting trees down and there are others helping then I have to keep an eye on what I am doing and what others are doing as well. I got all the trees cut down and cut up then had it all stacked by the road for anyone wanting it to take it. That was a lot of wood and when they found out it was free for the taking it did not last long.
I’m always doing this stuff alone. It’s exhausting. The one tool I wish that I owned is a large chipper. They’re amazing at how they turn mountains of limbs into something useful. Very expensive though.
im always trying to tell my wife to pile with butt ends going the same way, but she just doesn't listen to me. Im going to make her watch to this video - maybe she'll listen to you 😀👍
Hey good morning and thanks for the comment. I always have captions/subtitles turned on but I see they are not working on this video. I will contact UA-cam Support as I know it is important to have them . Thanks again - I didn't notice. Cheers!
only one comment. When I cut a tree down I make sure there are no sharp stems sticking up from the cut. One could accidently trip/fall and be badly injured from it. Just a suggestion,
Morning Jerome. It's a good one - thanks for the reminder. I almost always forget to trim them off, not sure why but I agree for sure. Have a nice week!
Got a lot done and still have more fun ahead. Glad you all worked together and have Guy's house safe from those trees. Keep up the fun before the snow flies. Fred.
Gord, sure is great seeing three good friends pulling together! Hope you have each other’s company for years to come!
Thanks Jim. They have been true friends, especially over the last year.:)) Have a great week my friend!
Guy’s stone walls/fences are beautiful. Sad to have to take down all those old trees but certainly agree - better safe than sorry.
Great to have good friends. Be aware of your pressure cuts. Well done boys be safe
I have the same grapple and when you first started you weren't tipping it forward to pick up the branches. But I saw that as the video progressed you figured it out!
That was a big job had the right guys on the job take care have a great week
Cheers Tom!
👍great video
I use my grapple to pick up big logs sung my B2601. The biggest I can handle is about 14 inches in diameter, 12 feet long. I also use it to move big rock around. Works great.
Enjoyed your video,thanks for your hard work.👍
Hi Gord, You had me talking to my computer at the beginning when you were grappling the tree tops. I wanted to see you running them through your woodchipper. lol
LOL!
Lots of work there cleaning that up GP, but lots of good help. 👍
Gordon I realized that you were trying to get it cleaned up quickly. Maybe I don't see everything. I guess what I would have done is limbed what I would chip. Clean that out then back a trailer up ans start cutting firewood while it was in the air off the ground. I dont like bending over either. I also like to keep my chain as sharp for as long as possible. Around here I use my fork and lift up one end then cut. Move on down and repeat. I lift 26" fir logs about 8' in up of the ground. Cut my blocks of wood then move down . Eventually I can lift the remaining log off the ground so i cut from both end then lay the part between the forks on blocks and cutnit up. Thats kinda how i was taught. Except we didn't have a tractor. We would lift up and place a block under and cut to it then move it father under. Have a great day. Say hi to the guys.
Hey good morning James. Yes, that makes sense. The first most important goal was to clear out the area. I am a little late posting - this was just before Thanksgiving so Guy wanted to try to get it out before everyone came over for Thanksgiving dinner. Great ideq on cutting off the ground ( always my favourite). Thanks for the good suggestions
I see how Guy unloaded the trailer from the last vid. Thanks for the prevoius reply GP
I am happy it was helpful. He took those standard 42" clamp-on pallet forks and cut them down and angled the ends. He is pretty proficient at scooping logs with them now. All the best Bill!
Those are some BIG trees!
Morning Chris!
Sounds like husky Bob is still running the old 55 rancher. Would be cool to see Husqvarna sponsor him a new 550xp.
lots of firewood Gord.......Cheers
Nice job with the filming and editing, Gord. That is definitely some big wood! Cheers!
Good morning Michael!
Hi Gord we had snow already in cleardale and now the snow is almost melted
Wow! I guess it's coming! LOL!
true story a long time back in Maine there was a nasty storm . This storm did so much damage to a lot of trees but it also caused a lot of risk to homes that were close to the trees. My brother asked around to see if he could find anyone that was wiling to cut 7 or 10 trees that were leaning over his house and no one wanted to touch them they said it was to risky. My older brother on the other hand was more then willing but he was a heavy drinker as well. Well he did more drinking then cutting and it was getting bad so I was asked if I would cut them down. I said as long as the older brother was not around yes. I drink as well but I like to think I know my limit. I cut the trees down and cut them up just as you are doing but I cut them up stove size 16 inch . I had a few more days of work and my brother called me up and said hey if you don't feel like cutting anymore I will understand. I said no I am fine. He then said well if at any time you want to stop its ok with me.
I knew something was bothering him so when I got to his house I asked him what was wrong. He said see that house right there? I said yes. He said well that family just bought that house a couple weeks ago and he was out clearing the trees like you are doing with his family and a tree fell on him and killed him. I said well he had to have been standing under a widow maker or he was standing in the line of a tree getting cut down. My brother said he didn't know and I said that is why I ask that no one is around me when I am working so that does not happen. I am a firm believer of never trusting others while I am working in the woods. If I am cutting trees down and there are others helping then I have to keep an eye on what I am doing and what others are doing as well. I got all the trees cut down and cut up then had it all stacked by the road for anyone wanting it to take it. That was a lot of wood and when they found out it was free for the taking it did not last long.
That's a tough story DLH but good message in there. Thanks for sharing and wish you and your family well. :)
Looks like those tires are safe for lawn use 😮
LOL! Yup nothing like running 4WD and dragging timber on your buddy's lawn...:))
I’m always doing this stuff alone. It’s exhausting. The one tool I wish that I owned is a large chipper. They’re amazing at how they turn mountains of limbs into something useful. Very expensive though.
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im always trying to tell my wife to pile with butt ends going the same way, but she just doesn't listen to me. Im going to make her watch to this video - maybe she'll listen to you 😀👍
LOL! Cheers Al - have a nice week!
Be happy that she doesn’t mind being a swamper.
@@TheMonkdad true enough- I should be thankful
Hey GP, I have the same LX2610. Did you install a block heater in yours for winter? I bought one but have not installed yet.
Hey good morning Mike. Yes for sure - definitely need it up here. Have a good weekend!
Please could you enable subtitles (hard of hearing). Thank you
Hey good morning and thanks for the comment. I always have captions/subtitles turned on but I see they are not working on this video. I will contact UA-cam Support as I know it is important to have them . Thanks again - I didn't notice. Cheers!
only one comment. When I cut a tree down I make sure there are no sharp stems sticking up from the cut. One could accidently trip/fall and be badly injured from it. Just a suggestion,
Morning Jerome. It's a good one - thanks for the reminder. I almost always forget to trim them off, not sure why but I agree for sure. Have a nice week!
I could heat my house with the wood in stumps left behind.
Yes indeed. But Guy's wifey already has eyes on making them into planters. :)) Cheers!
Why didn't you use the grapple to pick up to logs that were at the top of the hill? It would have been simple.