How To Cut Down a Dangerous Leaning Tree

cutting down a dangerous leaning tree. felling a leaner is always dangerous but few simple tricks can mitigate the risk
Here is what happens if your make a mistake on a leaning tree
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[@davidmays2161]

That tree is an accurate representation in shape of the lumber I purchase from retail stores.

[@todd9453]

Brock, I have used that same method several times in the past couple of years. I have been cutting trees for firewood for around 42 years and can't believe how wrong I was doing it on many occasions but luckily never got hurt. I will say though that the one one thing I have always done in the woods is clear two escape paths away from the tree as well as a large circumference area around the base of the tree; even if it took 15-20 minutes to do when under growth was thick. Great video!!

[@JeffGeorgalas]

As someone with quite a bit of cutting experience (although far from claiming to be a pro), I knew pretty much everything that you explained in this video, but could probably never have explained it as well or thoroughly as you did. You did a fine job of explaining everything. You also did a great job of actually felling the tree. Of course you're always going to have the pseudo pros that tell you what you did wrong, or what you could have done better, but to me, that tree did exactly what you wanted it to do, and don't personally see anything that I'd have done differently. Nice job Brock!

[@FirewoodInTheField-mb4ss]

Brock, thanks for taking the time to show this technique with explaining how it all works!

[@ActiveJoe]

A well detailed set of steps to handle a problematic tree job. Thanks for sharing.. All the best and God Bless. 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lots of good information in this one.

[@Bushman9]

Best part was reviewing the cuts at the stump afterwards. This is where you see exactly what you did and where the improvements could be made next time.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Brock, great information in this video. Very good representation of how to execute this method

[@oakiewoodsman]

He is great at explaining

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

@@oakiewoodsman agreed Mr Joe

[@tommywise1702]

Interesting and informative. Thanks for the I formation.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Good work getting it down safely and very good explanation.

[@jcburch44]

Appreciate the humility Brock.

[@markklaamas7612]

Good video with clear instructions and reasoning!

[@nickc7320]

I was gonna say bs when the video started, but I'm the end. I was impressed.

[@jeromebecigneul2911]

That really is one very much leaning tree. never seen it done that way but it certainly work out nicely, Good seeing you out there Brock. have a great day and stay safe in the crazy weather we've had this Spring.

[@JCWren]

There's also the issue that with a larger tree, it can be hard to judge exactly where your saw is relation to previous cuts. Tilt the saw even slightly in any direction and your cuts won't line up. Compound that where you're working at 18" to 24" above the ground and you're leaning over trying to get your sight line. Then you're wrestling a 16+ pound saw 90 degrees out of the way you'd normally hold it. None of it unmanageable, but it's a lot easier to make mistakes than when you're just bucking logs into rounds.

[@BGWenterprises]

With red alder out west, it's a very soft, hard wood. Actually has a btu value near or under a pine tree. Super sharp chain and plenty of power on point. Is the common way people deal with them. . It's also the tree that's taken quite a few people's lives, because they don't take it seriously. and / or try and fall one with a dull chain. or a way little home owner saw.

[@zaccheus]

I'm thinking the letterbox cut probably didn't aid in barber chair resistance. A thinner hinge likely would have been more beneficial. Making the bore cut closer to the elevation of the apex of the face cut will make it easier to get the hinge just the way you want it. Good call making the face cut small, that lessens the stress on the trigger as well. Letterboxing is more about making a back cut with a saw that is too short to reach the center of the tree. Well done, it's always good to experiment with different things when the situation allows.

[@alanross3435]

I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel! I have one Alder that leans like that, I’m going to try your method! 👍🏻☮✌🏻

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Brock. Excellent video. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Very informative. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂

[@jacklabloom635]

Good job.

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Brock! Good job covering all the bases with a difficult tree. Every tree is different and this one was surely unique. Never stop learning - complacency can be fatal. Well done and thanks for sharing 🤠

[@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr]

Excellent video Brock. You did an excellent job explaining your methodology. I learned a tremendous amount from this video. I don’t have much experience cutting trees and from time to time I need to cut down one. Thanks for a fantastic video.

[@davidhuffine5084]

Good job , Brock . Tree is safely on the ground .

[@johnultimate1161]

Best felling advice I have seen on the net. Thanks.

[@paulreinmund2038]

Excellent information and explanation.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Well done sir !

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@jamesharless5357]

Very nice job on the tree cutting Brock. Another great video!👍🏻

[@projectswithjw]

Good Morning

[@patrickcorbett8361]

Good job Brockster ...And I thought there was nothing 'boring' about your videos..lol ! pc

[@nathangahman8717]

Great job! 👍

[@houndofgoshen5363]

Excellent video!!!!! Great job!!!

[@ellobo1326]

Nice job !

[@haroldsmith8398]

What a great video I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@nrobinson7951]

Morning, good job.

[@OldIronAcres]

It’s on the ground! It’s a success!!! Best, - J.Andre. / Old Iron Acres

[@PapaJack68]

🚜

[@phillyfathead]

Nope, picture perfect good safe job!

[@toddcaskey9984]

Super late , I was at Home Depot and central tractor

[@Cowboy_Steve]

So disappointed with you Todd...🤣

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@Cowboy_Steve me 3

[@williammouri1096]

If you are cleaning up trees or large branches already on the ground and they are bent under tension, they are just as deadly. I've seen people die. Be careful.

[@paulburroughs1313]

Wow, just wow!

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

I wouldn’t have made the trigger any smaller. The tree had a lot of lean and you were pretty close to the sapwood. Better safe than sorry.

[@jefffrancis6824]

[@robertcope7873]

Who won the chainsaw.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I said today, but I put that announcement is in tomorrows video and I will have a community post about it