How to: Cut trees that lean hard! A few techniques to do it safer: Tips and tricks

[@spelunkerd]

I loved the way you gave us an explanatory sidebar regarding how the bar can be trapped in the falling segment and yank you off your stance.

[@McTree2013]

I've gotta say the way you explain yourself is very professional. There are so many other KZbin tree guys who have just recently started tree work who are putting out tips and tricks vids that have no reason to be trying to teach anyone anything. Thanks for the time, and knowledge you share with all of us. Stay safe out there.

[@isaacmartinez7435]

Great video. Very well explained. Your helping this mid level climber in his progression.

[@SawmillJourneys]

Exceptional! I learned so much from this informative video. Watching those giant logs being handled with such precision is captivating. The clarity and detail in this video are outstanding. Looking forward to more of your excellent content. Keep up the superb work!

[@angussmith262]

Great video. Keep them coming!

[@kcf955]

Another great video!!! Never heard of this exact cut but it is very similar to a “Coos Bay” cut when falling HEAVY learners. Your two cuts are off vertical but Coos Bay are vertical, just like your floor joist example. Thank you!

[@Stridertrees]

Oh cool, I’ll have to look that up I haven’t heard of the “Coos Bay” cut

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

Coos Bay, that's where Larry Haun used to live. R.I.P Larry, a legend, 👍💪🔨🇺🇲🇮🇪

[@michaelnewman-ds3fr]

Thanks that was very helpful I appreciate the knowledge you have and willing to share!

[@randymarko486]

GREAT video. Thank you .

[@Stridertrees]

You’re welcome!

[@justinsnyder6256]

Best one I've seen of yours yet.

[@brissett]

I needed this video yesterday lol

[@Stridertrees]

It’s the video I wish I had years ago ! It took way too long to figure this out

[@robertstroh4803]

Thanks for the video. Sharp chain, do you round file or chisel bit?

[@Stridertrees]

Both, but it depends on the situation

[@richardf9137]

In my experience I’ve not had a saw catch by cutting behind the initial kerf cut! 71 and still climbing.

[@richardbadish6990]

Cutting behind, you mean Cutting in front of your original cut? If Cutting behind Aka closer to the tree for your top cut. It can't get stuck because it's on the stationary side. Vs in front of, u are Cutting on the moving limb. Which unless you can get the saw out as it starts to pop u might be ok. However, pulling the saw out too soon. Is when it's got more potential to barber chair, or not break away cleanly. And causing it to swing down. Vs dropping flat! I'm not questioning your knowledge, ijs. By the way you wrote your comment. You made it sound like you don't get ur saw stuck because u cut behind your first cut. Which makes me think you misspoke on behind vs in front of. Or I'm not understanding what you mean. Because if u cut behind your bottom cut on top. That's leaving a lip for the tree branch to catch on. Causing it to swing a tad bit. If it's got a slight angle to the lead, it won't swing much. But if it's at a 90 angle, it's got more potential to swing on the lip. Especially if it's more than ¾ of an inch. I personally like Cutting the sides of the branch just in past the cambium layer. To eliminate any hinging or tearing that may grab your lanyard and or give you a not ideal outcome. But props to ya for still Cutting trees especially if u still climb! That's insane bro!

[@richardf9137]

@@richardbadish6990 OK let me see if I can explain this. I cut the bottom curf about a third of the way through the branch , If you were to draw a line straight up, I would be cutting a half inch (behind it )towards the tree so it drops down into the bottom curf as I’m cutting and pops, I hope that better explains it.

[@Kaizen747]

Little by little. All my doubt are being cleared away with every video 😊

[@五月爸爸在澳洲]

If the top cut backwards to the bottom cut, the chain saw will be held on the overlap position instead of drop suddenly with the dropping log , is that correct? Thx

[@Stridertrees]

Essentially yes, the top cut should meet the bottom or be a little on the side of the standing tree trunk so the saw doesn’t get stuck with the falling piece.

[@Gillteixeira]

How do you like that Milwaukee?

[@Stridertrees]

Love it, has some pros and cons, but all around it’s solid

[@andrewream5279]

Have you ever tried a double undercut using the same method that you are using but just cut to your furthest undercut out towards the tips of each piece being cut. I use this any I know I can't undercut deep enough and I wouldn't be able to get through piece fastest enough to make it land flat. This is the situation that I use this cut in and it never has failed me.

[@geothr33]

I'm having trouble visualizing what you're describing but it sounds pretty interesting. Would you make a video on it?

[@Woodrats272xp]

👍

[@Billster1955]

Great video. Thank you.