Ice vs Pine. ICE won
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fishgutzy
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Excuse to buy a heavier duty Stihl chainsaw.
Figure that will cost less than professional removal.
The one I have will handle the branches but not the trunk of the tree.
Good pile for the fire pit.
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That pine will burn good in a fire pit. If you end up just needing someone with a bigger saw just to block it up let me know that shouldnt take long.
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fishgutzy
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Thanks. I'll post a date and time when I plan to attack it.
I'm sure I'm not the only one with a giant tooth pick lying in the back yard after this ice storm. [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Looks like your next door neighbor has a big one on it's way to coming down sometime in the future. As wet as the ground has been, I can see that one coming down with some wind.
edit: After looking again, I'll say it looks like you've got another one on it's way to coming down sometime in the future. I thought it was on the other side of the fence but now I see that it is on your side.
edit: After looking again, I'll say it looks like you've got another one on it's way to coming down sometime in the future. I thought it was on the other side of the fence but now I see that it is on your side.
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fishgutzy
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Exactly. That is one I would have the pros deal with. Needs to come down just right to fall in my yard. Maybe even piece by piece.
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fishgutzy
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It is a stove top espresso pot.
The specific one is this. About the best you can buy. But there are many less expensive.
Cuisinox Roma 10-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Moka Espresso Maker, Stainless steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TVGJA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fZspCb26XQ6XS
Water and coffee in the bottom.
Caribbean style coffee maker.
We also use a 48 ounce coffee press.
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fishgutzy
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Spent a little over an hour this morning during all the branches off and cutting what I could to fire pit size.
Luckily i was not near the tree when it rolled over.
I just started cutting away at the jagged trunk when it rolled.
That actually made it much easier to finish cutting off the branches.
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Luckily i was not near the tree when it rolled over.
I just started cutting away at the jagged trunk when it rolled.
That actually made it much easier to finish cutting off the branches.
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fishgutzy
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Who would have thought a little Stihl MS170 could cut up a nearly 18" diameter at the base line tree.
Not me. But I just kept going and so did the Stihl.
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Not me. But I just kept going and so did the Stihl.
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fishgutzy
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Definitely. It had a hard time with a 6 inch gum. Pine is pretty soft.The little saw that could.
Try that with a white oak and you would still be cutting.
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Who would have thought a little Stihl MS170 could cut up a nearly 18" diameter at the base line tree.
Not me. But I just kept going and so did the Stihl.
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Nice. While I have bigger, more powerful Stihls, my Mini Boss gets the most use; as long as I keep the blade sharp, it never fails me.
Now you just need a 13 year old to split all that.
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fishgutzy
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I love my Little 170...….. I have a much heavier saw and one day after using it for the better part of a day, I said FTS. I went to the local ACE and asked for the smallest/lightest saw they had - which was the 170. I wish I would have gotten it a long time ago.
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I did exactly the opposite!
After running the little 170 with its 12" picco micro chain I went and bought an MS250 w/18" bar.
After running the MS250 I went and bought an MS362 w/20" bar.
It's a matter of using the correct tool for the job. I would use a 1/4" ratchet for some jobs, a 3/8" for some and a 1/2" for others.
The MS250 has been in use nearly every weekend for almost 15 years.
I bought it new. It was money well spent.
If I were to recommend an "all around" saw to a homeowner who could only own one saw, it would be a MS250 with either a 16" or 18" bar.
The MS362 is the first pro series saw I have ever used. Going from the MS250 to the 362 was like going from a moped to a 2 stroke dirt bike. Huge difference in torque. 45cc vs 59cc.
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I'm well aware, the 13 year old won't be. It's tradition in my family.
