Bushwhacking and Slashing

IMR4198 · **on:** April 27, 2024, 07:21:56 PM

Well, it used to be a nice lilac bush. A big one. The the privet grew up in it a little. The lilacs died and the honeysuckle and privet took over. I whacked it down to size a little. Got nice and hot doing it. [ Invalid Attachment ]
The machete is an old 18 inch blade Japanese make. I took a coarse stone and put an edge on it before I started. Sharpened up fairly well. I slashed down some of the lower stuff and used my lopping shears on a pole for the high stuff. The limbs were all wet from the rain yesterday, and I got pretty well soaked before I finished. Still haven't piled up all the debris. There is quite a pile. Might do that later. Best wishes. G

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IMR4198 · **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2024, 10:22:56 PM

I think I have about 4 good brush piles around the place. This one got the privet branches. I pick them up with the pitchfork in the foreground. Best tool for the job, I think. That pile has mostly leaves on it. The green foliage kind of brightened it up a little. Best wishes. G

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AzteCypher · **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2024, 11:10:22 PM

That's a solid looking machete right there.

IMR4198 · **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2024, 12:03:26 AM

I actually used it quite a bit years ago. I searched until I found it today and sharpened it up. One of my neighbors used to make the things out of old lawn mower blades or something. Grind them to shape and whack down stuff. Used tape for a handle. I looked for my bush hook but couldn't find it. Best wishes. G

zoidberg · **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2024, 12:09:34 AM

Awarded.

Yeah I used one of my machetes and a chainsaw last week but failed to get pics.

IMR4198 · **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2024, 12:41:58 AM

Thanks zoidberg. The long knife is sure a lot of effort for what you get out of it. Good for some things. Best wishes. G

Farmer X · **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2024, 02:33:48 AM

You did quite a number on that foliage. Congrats on the badge!

IMR4198 · **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2024, 02:42:33 AM

Didn't sleep very well. I had to get out and do something physical. I always feel better when I get some exercise. There is always something that needs doing. All this rain has gotten me behind. Best wishes. G

Alan K. · **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2024, 05:14:05 AM

You can send me some of that rain. It's pretty dry down here. Congratulations on the new badge.

AzteCypher · **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2024, 06:59:44 AM

Congrats on the badge. We've been "expecting" rain the last few days but, nothing. Just lots of clouds and pretty breezy which I still appreciate as I know summer is right around the corner and it's usually unforgiving.