Brian Mitchell wrote:
Rusty Hinge writes:

Hmmm. Firewood!

Yes. Do they burn well?

Very well. Usually, Leyland cypress doesn't spit if seasoned. Don't burn
it green, though, or your chimney will be coated inside with a thick
layer of hard tar.

Back in the late 1950s we (Emerson Park Tree Felling Company) used a 36"
Pioneer - up trees in excess of 150 ft...

Heroic! I was thinking in terms of a 16" about 9 or 10ft up at the most.
The folk who come by to trim around the power lines seem to swing about
quite happily with largeish petrol driven machines in hand. No doubt
they're trained.

You do need experience and common sense. *LOTS* of common sense...

16^ will be quite a heavy beast. I'd recommend a smaller one: Stihl make
good light, reliable saws. 10" should ne quite enough for your job.

Elfin Safety'd have a fit now! Nor did we have leggings, jackets,
helmets, etc. Goggles and leather gloves, ropes, tackle and so-on, yes.

I don't think these handy accesories are de rigeur if you are using a
power saw on your own property, yourself...

I have a lot of that stuff. Not leggings, though. Are they sexy, like chaps?

Like chaps, but not exactly fishnets

--
Rusty