The trail is Secrest is partially blocked. A few branches were cleared so the path was usable, but was not a permanent situation. Going over again with some equipment, I was able to start gradually removing branches from the end, working toward the trunk. This is a good sized tree for sure! The chainsaw has...
Author: SMLC-Webhost
Trail Work – The Problem
In early October 2021, a large tree fell in Secrest preserve. Since I was not there, I do not know if it made a noise or not. I suspect that it did, because it was a really big Oak tree. Normally this is no big deal, trees fall in the woods all the time. It’s...
New Trailer in the Works – Part 17
Things I “shoulda” done. Used a spade bit or Forstner bit to countersink the OUTSIDE of the 2×4 stakes so the bolts would be smoother on the inside. Then too, carriage bolts could be used so the inside head is even smoother. Unfortunately I have a real dislike of carriage bolts since once the threads...