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  • Mgderf

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    I finally felled a very large locust tree on my property and it did not go where I wanted, opting instead to go exactly where I did NOT want.
    No harm, no foul, other than it now blocks my road/path to the bottom.

    This was a very large tree as I said, and I'm no tree felling expert, so I went slow, and very cautiously.

    I girdled this tree two years ago and let the canopy die out before notching the trunk.

    My issue is how to get rid of this thing.
    I have a 16" Stihl chainsaw, but locust trees just chew up chains.

    The main trunk is semi-hoolow so I dumped in some gas and lit it but it only burned for about 10 minutes or so.

    Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of this thing?
     

    cmann250

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    If it’s the locust I’m thinking of, they do burn well once dry. Tall, somewhat thin, very rough texture bark that has probably fallen off if it has been girdled for 2 years.

    What’s the trunk diameter and length?


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    Jaybird1980

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    I have cut a lot of Locust wood to burn.
    Burns great when it's dries btw.
    Get a full chisel chain not a semi chisel or safety chain and make sure the rakers are filed.

    Do you know anyone with a saw mill near you?

    What saw are you using? And what chain .325 or 3/8?
     

    patience0830

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    I finally felled a very large locust tree on my property and it did not go where I wanted, opting instead to go exactly where I did NOT want.
    No harm, no foul, other than it now blocks my road/path to the bottom.

    This was a very large tree as I said, and I'm no tree felling expert, so I went slow, and very cautiously.

    I girdled this tree two years ago and let the canopy die out before notching the trunk.

    My issue is how to get rid of this thing.
    I have a 16" Stihl chainsaw, but locust trees just chew up chains.

    The main trunk is semi-hoolow so I dumped in some gas and lit it but it only burned for about 10 minutes or so.

    Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of this thing?
    Where you be located, amigo?
     

    swampdonkey

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    Can you get a tractor or side by side with a winch back there to just make one or 2 cuts and get it off the trail?

    locust really is a tough wood to cut! It’s going to wear out a 16 inch saw!
    Good luck my man
     

    Hardscrable

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    If it’s the locust I’m thinking of, they do burn well once dry. Tall, somewhat thin, very rough texture bark that has probably fallen off if it has been girdled for 2 years.

    What’s the trunk diameter and length?


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    I think you are referring to Black Locust. I have cut a lot of it & as you stated, good firewood after it has cured. Also good for fence posts. Sounds to me like his tree may be Honey Locust although he did not mention thorns.

    OP - I also thought of using a front end loader, tractor, winch, etc. Otherwise regardless of which type of locust, good advice above regarding chain, etc. Previously I would have recommended cutting while “green” but that ship has sailed. At this point cutting is going to be tough.
     
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