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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Tree Falling Expertise?

  1. Guest former user
    #17 Dec 2010, 8:47 PM

    Anybody got some delicate tree falling expertise? In the last round of rain we had a pretty big (30" or so at the base) oak fall across our road. It's hung up in a couple of trees on the other side of the road so you can drive under it, but it needs to come down. I think it's a bit beyond my skill level to bring down. The only neighbor that we have that seems to be worth anything and I are trying to figure out a plan. I'd really rather not wait for it to come down the rest of the way since it will block the road and rarely does that happen at an ideal time. Anybody have any expertise or am I stuck calling a pro to put it on the ground? I think I have enough saw to cut it if that helps.

  2. Anonymous former user
    #27 Dec 2010, 9:02 PM

    Sounds like a work party at the Benders. I'm no expert, but will gladly lend a hand. I would make the first cut at shoulder level and run.

  3. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #37 Dec 2010, 9:15 PM

    I think Bill and Hytenor can be trusted.



    I've got the saw to get the job done, but I have no skill.

    Kathleen and Brad
  4. JohnDF Subscriber
    #48 Dec 2010, 5:10 AM

    Those were the two guys I was thinking of too, Bill and Chris.

    I am also happy to lend a hand with the grunt work.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  5. Guest former user
    #58 Dec 2010, 7:09 AM

    I don't think grunt work will be a problem. The vultures will arrive when they see oak headed to the ground and it will all mysteriously disappear. šŸ˜‚ I forgot to mention that the way the road is cut almost all of the cutting would be above head level. It's going to be a real PITA. šŸ˜€

  6. Guest former user
    #68 Dec 2010, 7:33 AM

    just be careful monkey boy.

  7. Anonymous former user
    #78 Dec 2010, 8:46 AM
    "Bender" wrote: I don't think grunt work will be a problem. The vultures will arrive when they see oak headed to the ground and it will all mysteriously disappear. šŸ˜‚ I forgot to mention that the way the road is cut almost all of the cutting would be above head level. It's going to be a real PITA. šŸ˜€



    Sounds dangerous, let it fall and have the saw ready.

  8. Anonymous former user
    #88 Dec 2010, 11:18 AM

    Maybe post an ad on Craigslist, "Free Wood" come cut and truck...

  9. Justin Subscriber
    #98 Dec 2010, 11:55 AM

    I heard Bob was good and falling trees with a bow and arrow. šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜‚

  10. Guest former user
    #108 Dec 2010, 1:16 PM
    "Justin" wrote: I heard Bob was good and falling trees with a bow and arrow. šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜‚



    I was actually considering seeing if we could hook it to a truck or two and drag it out of the trees. Maybe Bob could help with the rigging. šŸ˜‚

  11. Guest former user
    #118 Dec 2010, 5:09 PM

    Problem solved. Came home today and the guy up the road was taking care of it. I missed all the excitement. šŸ™

  12. Guest former user
    #129 Dec 2010, 4:26 PM

    I guess I should check the boards more often...... I missed some fun. Sorry I wasn't any help

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