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Old School NW Logging Pics

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My wife was forwarded this, thought it was pretty amazing viewing. Attention turners, beware. :eek: Let me know if it won't open here.

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mrhart wrote:My wife was forwarded this, thought it was pretty amazing viewing. Attention turners, beware. :eek: Let me know if it won't open here.

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Or just look here!]16114[/ATTACH]
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JPG40504 wrote:Or just look here!]16114[/ATTACH]

More pics than that sir...;) bakc at ya
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I wonder how long it took them to cut it down and what the noise was like when it hit the ground. Must have felt like an earthquake
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I wonder how long it took them to hollow out those logs.
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I wonder what they used for chocks to keep the blade from binding?

I also wonder what the next step is?
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Here's a link from a Highland Woodworking 'news letter' that shows some of the tools of the trade. It also contains links to the series of videos talking about using reclaimed wood.
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I wonder how they moved these trees once they had them down?
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