Log 1: Chain 0

David Hill

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Trying to get a slab to cut blanks from this OLD Mesquite trunk. Was going along fine, saw some sparks— nothing out of ordinary, but wouldn’t advance, so knew something not good.
So I went to the other side, really slooow cut. Pounded a wedge in, then slab cracked in two and I got to see the culprit.
Pic of the metal, then what happened to the new ripping chain— it’s toast.
Ordinarily I’d give the friend that gave me the log a ribbing, but he’s been called to the eternal ranch— will have to wait awhile....

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Any idea what it is? Worst thing I’ve encountered was about 2” tip of scissor...talk about hard!!
 

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Well, it’s got a punch out for a carriage bolt, so I’m guessing hardware for some really old equipment that got forgotten
The tree was near a fence in a big field....
Doubt my little metal detector would’a pinged—- ah well—- hindsight is 20/20.
 

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I used to ask kids if you hung a pail on a tree and went away for a hundred years where would the pail be. Most said, higher up the tree. When I told them the tree would EAT IT they'd look at me like I was crazy. Good opportunity to teach a lesson on how trees grow. My neighbor, immigrant from Switzerland, told me he hung a cow bell in the crotch of a maple. He died, then the tree died but we never found the cow bell. Sorry you lost your chain and glad no one got hurt but what a great teaching lesson.
 

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Yep, love those things hidden in wood. I've found stuff, but never lost a chain. Too bad, and it won't be the last time that happens. I think in about the next 3 pieces I cut, I'm gonna hit a rock. No chance of hitting steel because they are old wild tree stumps retrieved from the desert. ................ Jerry (in Tucson)
 
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