Willow tree TD

AJ-82 · 21st June 2008, 12:10 PM

Well, I said I would post some pics of that Willow TD I got coming up. So here they are. This is nothing compared to some of the jobs I've seen you other guys tackle. Long ago I attempted to make a self-bow of the same species. And what I recall the most was how light the wood was. Not to mention very brittle, but that I believe was due to how seasoned the stave was. Regardless of the bucket of ambition that I have I'm still a neophyte. With that being said all and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Eric Frei · 21st June 2008, 11:15 PM

You sure you cant just drop that?

Sure looks like a football field of room for a TD!

Sean Freeman · 22nd June 2008, 01:14 AM

Had similar thoughts why not fell it?

Pics can be deceptive with regards actual distances, but even if you had to climb and reduce it slightly...still quicker to come down and fell the whole thing then process on the ground.

Eric Frei · 22nd June 2008, 01:23 AM

Hey Sean, have a look at the tree just to the right of your arrow (near the window of the house), must be 2 trees or that's one whack job of a trunk!?

Sean Freeman · 22nd June 2008, 01:29 AM

Almost looks like they're tied in a knot!

treevet · 22nd June 2008, 03:16 AM

Good spot to hook up come a long.

newguy18 · 27th June 2008, 01:40 AM

simple enough to fell,just make your felling cuts at chest level after hooking up a pull rope.That'll save a mega amount of time not having to climb it.

Garry Brockley · 27th June 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

simple enough to fell,just make your felling cuts at chest level after hooking up a pull rope.That'll save a mega amount of time not having to climb it.

Here here totally agree with that!!

treevet · 27th June 2008, 12:59 PM

I often prefer to make felling cuts right at ground level. This way you have a little help with the stump going over and you are ready to buck the log and ready to put the stump grinder on it or you are done.

Garry Brockley · 27th June 2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Hey Sean, have a look at the tree just to the right of your arrow (near the window of the house), must be 2 trees or that's one whack job of a trunk!?

we get alot of that on ash trees over here where it looks like two trees in one we also had an alianthus that had wind damage last year where one half had torn away from the other left a huge basal wound.

21st June 2008, 12:10 PM	#1
AJ-82 Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 5	Willow tree TD Well, I said I would post some pics of that Willow TD I got coming up. So here they are. This is nothing compared to some of the jobs I've seen you other guys tackle. Long ago I attempted to make a self-bow of the same species. And what I recall the most was how light the wood was. Not to mention very brittle, but that I believe was due to how seasoned the stave was. Regardless of the bucket of ambition that I have I'm still a neophyte. With that being said all and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them" Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)

21st June 2008, 11:15 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Willow tree TD You sure you cant just drop that? Sure looks like a football field of room for a TD! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd June 2008, 01:14 AM	#3
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Willow tree TD Had similar thoughts why not fell it? Pics can be deceptive with regards actual distances, but even if you had to climb and reduce it slightly...still quicker to come down and fell the whole thing then process on the ground. Attached Thumbnails

22nd June 2008, 01:23 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,819	Re: Willow tree TD Hey Sean, have a look at the tree just to the right of your arrow (near the window of the house), must be 2 trees or that's one whack job of a trunk!? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd June 2008, 01:29 AM	#5
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Willow tree TD Almost looks like they're tied in a knot!

22nd June 2008, 03:16 AM	#6
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: Willow tree TD Good spot to hook up come a long.

27th June 2008, 01:40 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Willow tree TD simple enough to fell,just make your felling cuts at chest level after hooking up a pull rope.That'll save a mega amount of time not having to climb it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

27th June 2008, 12:59 PM	#9
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: Willow tree TD I often prefer to make felling cuts right at ground level. This way you have a little help with the stump going over and you are ready to buck the log and ready to put the stump grinder on it or you are done.

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