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Where's Waldo ... not a tractor though -- me bad.. fyi the DR Kinetic Splitter is amazing. So much faster than hydraulic ones...
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Got an order to saw a load of hemlock lumber and beams on my sawmill.
Perfect use for the pile of sawlogs sitting on my landing.
It’s turning into a busy retirement hobby😎

Do you have much of a problem with shake in your hemlock? It seems to be problematic in some areas here in Caledonia county including my lot. The mill I used to use before they shut down a few years back would not buy Hemlock sawlogs from Caledonia because of it.

gg
 
   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #23,863  
Do you have much of a problem with shake in your hemlock? It seems to be problematic in some areas here in Caledonia county including my lot. The mill I used to use before they shut down a few years back would not buy Hemlock sawlogs from Caledonia because of it.

gg
Amazingly, after cutting 1000’s of feet of sawlogs and many tons of pulp, I have not had a single shaky tree.
 
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Amazingly, after cutting 1000’s of feet of sawlogs and many tons of pulp, I have not had a single shaky tree.

That's good (y) You are lucky. It is caused by a bacteria in the soil that enters thru the root system. Probably why infections are localized vs random. It used to be considered a symptom of strong winds but that has been proven to be false.

gg
 
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That's good (y) You are lucky. It is caused by a bacteria in the soil that enters thru the root system. Probably why infections are localized vs random. It used to be considered a symptom of strong winds but that has been proven to be false.

gg
I did not know this until about 15 seconds ago! 👍
 
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That's good (y) You are lucky. It is caused by a bacteria in the soil that enters thru the root system. Probably why infections are localized vs random. It used to be considered a symptom of strong winds but that has been proven to be false.

gg
I had always heard the "strong winds" theory, but was a bit suspect of it, since I found shake in Hemlock that was very well sheltered from winds.

Thanks for the real story.
 
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Well Gentlemen, I am pleased to report that Operation Wedding Gift has been completed:

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Slinging that over my shoulder and walking into a barn wedding was defiantly an interesting experience. It did not fit on the gift table, as the next photo shows.
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Only slightly out of place. I hope you will join me in wishing the newlyweds the best, picture below unrelated to wood but relevant.
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Thanks for staying tuned! Now to peel him away from his new bride and put the wedding gift to use!
 

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