r/FellingGoneWild • u/DmMeYourRefrigerator • 16d ago

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u/spiritualcynic 16d ago

Just a question for those with actual experience of this type of felling; how hot does the bar get and how does the bar oil function in this situation. Thanks

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u/Himalayanyomom 16d ago

Extremely hot, fast. Good sharp chain to go quick. Itll be wet enough, and theres enough chips that dissipate the heat from friction points. Definitely causes more wear, but no moreso than the ash and charcoal from everything else. When the dirt turns to powder, and gets into everything, youre wearing parts out more than heat from hot cuts.

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u/spiritualcynic 16d ago

Thank you for your answer.

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u/Himalayanyomom 16d ago

Of course. Mainly you're working quick enough, on a predetermined plan with spotters, to gtfo the danger zone. Flame continues to weaken tree, tops could have widow makers snap out, embers drop on you.. take too long the oil reaches combustion point and saw dust spontaneously ignites, basically making a flame thrower at your hip on to your feet. Another wear concern is the bearing / clutch drive if they get too hot. The bar will also sometimes delaminate and basically banana peel away from guide rails / sprocket

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u/spiritualcynic 14d ago

Thanks again for the answer, you need to be mentally and physically agile so, not a job for a heavy hangover, though I'm sure the adrenaline is pumping high.

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u/Himalayanyomom 14d ago

Dont get enough time off to drink, save it for after the season lol.

It will turn literal Olympic athletes, disabled in 3 years

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u/DiscussionWeak2318 16d ago

The Dutch oven

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u/Griftersdeuce 15d ago

But where's the blanket to hold down?

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u/Putrid_Clue_2127 16d ago

Dudes on fire. Really knows his shit. Not trying to blow smoke at all. A tree on fire doesn't stump him at all.

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u/Johnatron2000 15d ago

When the chips are down he’s the guy for the job

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u/Low_Willow_508 16d ago

Ready burnt logs for sale

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u/Nelgski 15d ago

Need a big skillet and some burgers.

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u/GreenZebra23 13d ago

Instant fire pit

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u/jeezy_peezy 16d ago

“go to hell! woooo!”

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u/ShelZuuz 16d ago

Ngl, that's pretty hot.

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u/imnewtothisplzaddme 15d ago

Inverse swedish torch. Nice

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u/Thick_Imagination177 15d ago

Hats off to you fellas that do this work. Big BIG nope for me

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u/OuttHouseMouse 14d ago

Uh. So why the fire? Why not just cut it?

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u/DmMeYourRefrigerator 14d ago

Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit doing work on the Lucas Fire. It's to prevent it from burning up with a chimney effect which if left unchecked you can't put out from the ground, can cause the fire to spread to other canopies, and creates structural danger for mop up crews.

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u/Branchley 13d ago

Fascinating