I think I'm gonna go with person option two. I just got word back from my Village and I can dump the logs off at the public works place. WOOHOO. This means I'll need to buy a handsaw OR chainsaw. 😬 I've never used a chainsaw. I've used drills, skill saw, miter saw, sawzall but I have a feeling chainsaw gonna be different animal.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
I like guy two too. The rest of your plan not so much. If you chop your head off, I just want to go on record that I told you so.
On a serious note, promise us you are going to watch several videos on chainsaw safety.
I am really serious about that.
Originally Posted by: dfosterf
I've already watched about six of them this morning. Someone is going to come take some of the logs. My first option is to have this person agree to cut all of the logs into lifetable logs as "compensation" for me giving him logs to use for burning. Next option is a handsaw and if that just is something that I'm killing my back with. Third option is an electric chainsaw, buy chaps, helmet and always keep the bar angled in a way it cannot kick back into my face or legs. I have zero issue trying the chainsaw and going NOPE and returning it and then paying someone to do it. I'm not 20 years old anymore and wounds don't heal as fast. And I wanna enjoy this summer with my daughter.
Those are the soft plans as of now. I need things to fall into place first. Once I get confirmation that this option two guy will cut my trees down, I'll be posting on Facebook about free logs. The hope is most of the logs (if not all of them) are picked up.
Edit, thank you for the concern. Twenty years ago I would have already tried cutting down one of the trees on my own. There's some wisdom that has come with my aging, haha. Not a lot, but I know my limits -- kinda.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool