Had the group in a little question and answer session this morning early and then off to the cutting site to take down a few trees marked for removal. Went great!
One of the guy’s took a 12” maple, 65 ft tall against four foot of back lean and missed the target by only a foot. No ropes or machinery- just one wedge and about three minutes work, Awesome!
The group has never used a plunge (bore) cut to back cut trees, nor wedges. It was a good learning day.
Good Sawing,
Tim Ard
Wanted to post an update to my health issues. It’s been a little over a year now since being diagnosed with stage 3-4 Colon Cancer. I went back a couple weeks ago for a CT scan and still everything is showing cancer free.
Just wanted to say thank you to God for listening to all your prayers. I am positive they are the answer to my speedy recovery. I feel great, and as you read in the blog staying as busy as possible sharing our chain saw knowledge.
Good Sawing,
Tim Ard
Today was the first day of a five day training course for chain saw operators with VA DOT. Super group this class,,, a lot of experience in the room with logging and tree care. Seventeen participants for the week.
We covered the inside classroom info this morning and then out to a cutting site to complete the first day demo on the trees. As usual, the guys all started to see the usefulness and safety found in the planning process,
Gonna be a great week with this group! -Tim
The past couple weeks I have had a run on questions regarding chain sharpening and in particularly the tool I used in the YouTube videos. I guess everyone is starting to think about firewood for fall and or perhaps many of the storm cleanup projects going on around the country, even more sharpening demands with Hurricane Ana heading up the coast.
The tool I use with consistent results is one manufactured by PFERD of Leominster, MA (USA offices) and sold under their brand of “ChainSharp.” The tool is also sold (in orange) by Husqvarna in the USA called a “SharpForce”. It is available for most all chain types using 5/32”, 3/16” and 7/32” files.
Look for a local chain saw dealer that sells PFERD products or Husqvarna products and they can put one in your hands. If you have trouble finding one… contact me, there are a couple good sites on the web. info@forestapps.com -Tim
Packed up to head north to the Appomattox, VA area for a week with the VDOT program. The session is for a train the trainer for their chain saw operators course. Looking forward to a great week…. more to come.
