Jan 18, 2015 · I forget the thread but somewhere down the line this topic came up and I mentioned I would intentionally cause a barber chair the next time the opportunity presented itself. It did today, …

Sep 26, 2013 · If you ever get close to getting whacked with a barber chair you'll always be tempted to wrap big heavy leaners with a chain before felling. Then your only worry is a widow maker. Or a …

Apr 5, 2014 · "X" fired up the saw and went to cutting....the tree decided to barber chair on him three quarters of the way through the cut. He never had a chance to move (his words), at least until the …

Jun 29, 2014 · The only thing that concerns me about it is if a tree *were* to barber chair, the split/s would likely occur obliquely which is where I always am when I release the holding wood.

Aug 2, 2025 · The density of balsa wood, a critical determinant of its mechanical properties, exhibits a significant range primarily due to the inherent growth characteristics of the Ochroma pyramidale tree.

Mar 28, 2025 · Ran across this short, interesting article about a tree that grows in Central and South America that actually benefits from lightning strikes. Chuck...

Mar 20, 2025 · Good morning everyone! New guy from Ohio. I have a silver maple tree that's approx 15-20 ft at the base which is a HUGE mass of burls. I plan on cutting the tree down this summer and …

Feb 20, 2020 · Here are a few more pics. View attachment 271404 This was the largest tree that we tackled so far. View attachment 271405 When roofs are turn off then rains comes in and soaks …

Jan 23, 2025 · No i will not show end grain. Finished product. IDing aberration can be difficult. Yes, I know what it is and with another pic even you can ID . 1 pic for now.

Mar 14, 2025 · Very limber tree. My cousin and I would pick a tree, 2-3 " and chinny up it until it bent and go further until you could hang down and touch the ground but usually it would break when you were …