So today I will be cutting what may be the most dangerous fallen tree that I've ever ventured. Wish me luck.
A red oak 35 feet long and 20 inches thick that is driven into the railroad track, approximately 4 feet underground and pinned on the other end against the steep hillside, which caused it to bow in the middle. It's an immensely unstable 3.5 tons of tree waiting to unleash it's pent-up energy, but there's a lot of oak firewood there. I think I have the physics figured out, and I cleared an escape route, but who knows with mother nature?
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@exexec Logging is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. I field welded for many logging outfits in the Allegheny National Forest. From repairing loader buckets and equipment to making skids and pontoon bridges. I have a 30+ year old Echo CS440. Best chainsaw I ever owned. Every bit as good as a Husqvarna or a Stihl.
@RogueLodyte Our logging was 50 years ago with no safety gear at all. Injuries were rare, but we did have one serious incident when a swinging hook hit a guy in the head.
