Cuttin' Osage, Cuttin' Osage, Cuttin' Osage in the Mornin'

John Scifres · February 25, 2011, 05:00:00 PM

Cuttin osage with fellow TGer "Burnt" in the mornin'. Might be a little muddy but I just gotta get some yella dust flying off the Stihl.

PEARL DRUMS · February 25, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

Im still working on my farmer buddy John, hopefully we get good news soon! Have fun and be SAFE tomorrow.

snag · February 25, 2011, 05:05:00 PM

Wish we had osage out here in Oregon. This Spring I'll head up high and look for yew.

ranger 3 · February 25, 2011, 05:06:00 PM

What is the latest you can cut Osage?

broketooth · February 25, 2011, 05:12:00 PM

john, pm sent. ruddy

Knawbone · February 25, 2011, 05:58:00 PM

Yea, I wish I had osage in NY. Got lots of hickory though. If you ever want to trade some O for H Im' game. Hope your harvest brings plenty good yeild.

PEARL DRUMS · February 25, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

I feel your pain Knawbone.....

Osagetree · February 25, 2011, 06:00:00 PM

Pics John, pics,,, please.

No-sage · February 25, 2011, 08:16:00 PM

Knawbone,

I wouldn't give up hope. I've heard there is some in the finger lakes area, I've been to Painted Post, so I know you're not far from there.

Be careful John. Chainsaws can be mean SOB's, especially when you add the dangers of felling trees. Really need to keep your wits about you.

John Scifres · February 25, 2011, 09:07:00 PM

Ranger 3,

This time of year, I'd say the latest is 6:30 in my area. Can't use a chainsaw after dark

Oh you meant time of year I bet. In that case, there is no such a thing as a bad time to cut osage. I'm pretty sure I've cut in every month except December. August in Cincinnati was kinda hot.

I will try and get pics but this place is kind of an unknown. Might be a bust. Good thing it's only 30 minutes away. I have 3 other places to cut right now so I'll end up with something soon.

John Scifres · February 26, 2011, 04:41:00 PM

Better than carrying it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyjQkvL9Wyc

John Scifres · February 26, 2011, 04:52:00 PM

Brent before the cutting commenced.

Brent's Tree

My Trees

Osage Alley

John Scifres · February 26, 2011, 04:56:00 PM

Explorer Sitting Low

The biggest log was over 14" at the base.

Brent Chose the Beast (I've already split my Beast for the year)

Pat B · February 26, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

Y'all will eat and sleep well tonight! d;^)

NYArrow · February 26, 2011, 07:37:00 PM

I live in the Finger lakes area and there are a handful of osage trees. Not abundant by any means but certainly available. Until this year they were of little interest to me, but have plans in the works.

burnt · February 26, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

split the big'n' into six largish staves and had no more gas left. think I might of left some chunks of my back on the drive way. hope to split the six in half but will try another day. thanks John.

Lee Slikkers · February 26, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

Looks great, I am hoping to do the same tomorrow or Monday.

Walt Francis · February 27, 2011, 01:34:00 AM

John and Burnt, Nice Haul!

Just one recommendation, you need a truck.

scrub-buster · February 27, 2011, 05:57:00 AM

Looks like fun. As soon as the ground dries up a little, I am going to try to harvest osageasaurus. I need to call in a favor to my brother-in-law and his tractor.

KellyG · February 27, 2011, 07:14:00 AM

Nice haul that should keep you busy for a day or two