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It's tree removal time!
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EddieWalker
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
It's not real clear, but there is a creek bed along the road. It's huge with three fingers feeding it, so water drainage will never be an issue. What will be an issue is the amount of material it will take to fill in this finger.
Before I start that project, I need to get all the material out of there that will break down over time. This is the third pile that I have to dispose of in an area the will never get built on.
When I start filling it in, I'll get the last of those trees.
It's not real clear, but there is a creek bed along the road. It's huge with three fingers feeding it, so water drainage will never be an issue. What will be an issue is the amount of material it will take to fill in this finger.
Before I start that project, I need to get all the material out of there that will break down over time. This is the third pile that I have to dispose of in an area the will never get built on.
When I start filling it in, I'll get the last of those trees.
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JimR
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
That is a lot of work. Five gallons of deisel or kerosene will get your fires started.
That is a lot of work. Five gallons of deisel or kerosene will get your fires started.
curt1
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
Very nice place you have Eddie. I bet you really enjoy using your equipment on it! I have always wanted a nice size farm with a dozer and backhoe to work (and play) with. Land is so expensive here its almost impossible. Progression as they (the County Leaders) call it!
I enjoyed the pictures you posted.
Thanks,
Curt
Very nice place you have Eddie. I bet you really enjoy using your equipment on it! I have always wanted a nice size farm with a dozer and backhoe to work (and play) with. Land is so expensive here its almost impossible. Progression as they (the County Leaders) call it!
I enjoyed the pictures you posted.
Thanks,
Curt
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EddieWalker
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Very nice place you have Eddie. I bet you really enjoy using your equipment on it! I have always wanted a nice size farm with a dozer and backhoe to work (and play) with. Land is so expensive here its almost impossible. Progression as they (the County Leaders) call it!
I enjoyed the pictures you posted.
Thanks,
Curt )</font>
Curt, your welcome and thanks for the kind words.
I grew up in California and finally realized that the only way I was going to have the chance to do what I wanted was to pack up and leave. I found Texas and I'm either gonna live my dream, or know that I tried.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Very nice place you have Eddie. I bet you really enjoy using your equipment on it! I have always wanted a nice size farm with a dozer and backhoe to work (and play) with. Land is so expensive here its almost impossible. Progression as they (the County Leaders) call it!
I enjoyed the pictures you posted.
Thanks,
Curt )</font>
Curt, your welcome and thanks for the kind words.
I grew up in California and finally realized that the only way I was going to have the chance to do what I wanted was to pack up and leave. I found Texas and I'm either gonna live my dream, or know that I tried.
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EddieWalker
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
I never imagined how hard it would be for me to get these pines to burn. I've tried everyones suggestions without luck. I really like the garden bottle with diesel in it. That gets things REALLY hot! But it just wont spread. I put four gallons onto it in this photo, and all it does is flame up, get really hot and then die down.
It smoked and smoldered all night, but that's about it. I really think I just need to wait for it to dry out some. Maybe next month I'll have better luck.
I never imagined how hard it would be for me to get these pines to burn. I've tried everyones suggestions without luck. I really like the garden bottle with diesel in it. That gets things REALLY hot! But it just wont spread. I put four gallons onto it in this photo, and all it does is flame up, get really hot and then die down.
It smoked and smoldered all night, but that's about it. I really think I just need to wait for it to dry out some. Maybe next month I'll have better luck.
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EddieWalker
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This photo is just to the right of the burn pile. It was one of those "every tree must go photo's."
I have most of them down now. A few on the right and the ones in the background will stay. The rest are history.
They are all just big enough that the dozer wasn't able to knock them down with a simple push. They are also on a small hill that is history. I'll move the dirt from the hill to build up a building pad that will be in the center of the picture.
When I've removed about two feet of dirt from around those remaining trees, I'll see if they're ready to lie down.
This photo is just to the right of the burn pile. It was one of those "every tree must go photo's."
I have most of them down now. A few on the right and the ones in the background will stay. The rest are history.
They are all just big enough that the dozer wasn't able to knock them down with a simple push. They are also on a small hill that is history. I'll move the dirt from the hill to build up a building pad that will be in the center of the picture.
When I've removed about two feet of dirt from around those remaining trees, I'll see if they're ready to lie down.
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EddieWalker
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This is right after a tree flipped out and attacked one of my hose lines. Cracked the fittings that comes out of the front grill. Nothing tragic, just an $8 part and a quick trip to town. The really annoying part of it is that I lost control of the tilt function on my blade, and when I pushed something, the blade would give on me. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The bull pine is about 2 feet across and is coming out real soon. I need to build a small service driveway right next to it, and unfortunately, these pines are extremely sensitive to damage. Cut a few roots, and it's dead. It's much better to remove it now then have to worry about it later.
This is right after a tree flipped out and attacked one of my hose lines. Cracked the fittings that comes out of the front grill. Nothing tragic, just an $8 part and a quick trip to town. The really annoying part of it is that I lost control of the tilt function on my blade, and when I pushed something, the blade would give on me. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The bull pine is about 2 feet across and is coming out real soon. I need to build a small service driveway right next to it, and unfortunately, these pines are extremely sensitive to damage. Cut a few roots, and it's dead. It's much better to remove it now then have to worry about it later.
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fireshawn
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Eddie,
Just a thought on your burn pile there, mix some kerosene w/ your diesel and it will hook up better. I had a pile of cedar up here that wouldn't take after our torrential november rains, and a 50/50 mix took care of it. Just be careful, I would hate for someone to get hurt after one of my suggestions.
shawn
ps... I thought your container barn was pretty impressive. I have showed the pictures to most of the guys at the station.
Eddie,
Just a thought on your burn pile there, mix some kerosene w/ your diesel and it will hook up better. I had a pile of cedar up here that wouldn't take after our torrential november rains, and a 50/50 mix took care of it. Just be careful, I would hate for someone to get hurt after one of my suggestions.
shawn
ps... I thought your container barn was pretty impressive. I have showed the pictures to most of the guys at the station.
wroughtn_harv
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Re: It\'s tree removal time!
And here just north of Dallas I'm cutting up a crane and assorted equipment and fighting grass fires like a wild man.
Darn.
You can't get one started and I can't keep them from igniting. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
And here just north of Dallas I'm cutting up a crane and assorted equipment and fighting grass fires like a wild man.
Darn.
You can't get one started and I can't keep them from igniting. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif