nice cut for hung trees

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35JkG9P5deA

Used this cut on a hung tree in Jersey on Saturday..

Homeowner said every other tree co wanted to use a crane.. We were there to grind stumps and didn't even have a port a wrap with us... climber spiked up the leaner, tied in on the good tree, got out of the way, while I made three cuts on the leaner, dropping near 20', which made it a lot easier for him to piece it down in small pieces.. only lowered the last two cuts..
 
If I buy Murph a file for Christmas, would someone a little closer geographically show him how to use it?
Might want to take along a clean set of drawers for ol' Dan. I think he might appreciate them. Looks like he shiit his pants at 1:59.
 
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If I buy Murph a file for Christmas, would someone a little closer geographically show him how to use it?
Might want to take along a clean set of drawers for ol' Dan. I think he might appreciate them. Looks like he shiit his pants at 1:59.

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Go Wood Go, this should get interesting......
 
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do you guys yell out loud, "SHUT UP!" while you watch his videos? I do. I think I'm going to have to stop again for a year, for my health.
 
I don't use your cut for leaners Daniel.

If the situation is right, I'll use a cut I created (just kidding you all), called the snap cut.

You gotta do it right, so the dropping spar does not take your saw. (see the direction)

Usually, it doesn't go while cutting, we use a wedge to trip it.

We think it's safer.
 

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Put those cuts perpendicular X so you cut compression and tension at the same time, then trigger with a lateral pull from rope,winch, mechanical advantage and you'll be on to something.

Tony
 
You got it X, its all pretty much the same cut.. I just added the plunge to leave a little strap up top.. it takes experience to learn to read which side (up or down) will be under compression/tension.. the strap will keep the bar from getting pinched either way, and actually can be easier to make on big wood... Trip it however you like.. I like gravity..
 
It works, we all do it, even homeowners. The danger is you don't know which direction it'll go. Down usually but at what angle, away from you, straight at your feet? The rope pull is much safer. A series of notches and backcuts of various types set up to accordian the tree may be the ticket on some.

Showing that without explaining the hazard could get someone inexperienced squashed. It's one of the most dangerous things we do. I know catching a top is dangerous too and it doesn't need the hazards explained but this is one lesson every homeowner, rookie or old pro could learn the hard way. Like every movie star you got to take care of your public.
 
I like the pull cuz usually it is going to pull out rather than siding down the whole tree thus getting hung up on other branches. Best bet is to have something with strength to pull it with. If you don't, get something.
 
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It works, we all do it, even homeowners. The danger is you don't know which direction it'll go. Down usually but at what angle, away from you, straight at your feet? The rope pull is much safer. A series of notches and backcuts of various types set up to accordian the tree may be the ticket on some.

Showing that without explaining the hazard could get someone inexperienced squashed. It's one of the most dangerous things we do. I know catching a top is dangerous too and it doesn't need the hazards explained but this is one lesson every homeowner, rookie or old pro could learn the hard way. Like every movie star you got to take care of your public.

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Good point. Every leaner is different. This method, the smashed foot and/or leg is a definite hazard if the lean and tension is not right for the method.

There are many ways we deal with a leaner.
 
.... "lean and tension not right for the method"....?????

"don;t know which direction it will go"....

Total nonsense.. neither one of you know what you're talking about... stop pretending like you do!

"notches and backcuts of various types set up to accordian the tree may be the ticket on some" BWAHAHAHAHHAHA... that's ridiculous, but par for the course here at TB



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It works, we all do it, even homeowners. The danger is you don't know which direction it'll go. Down usually but at what angle, away from you, straight at your feet? The rope pull is much safer. A series of notches and backcuts of various types set up to accordian the tree may be the ticket on some.

Showing that without explaining the hazard could get someone inexperienced squashed. It's one of the most dangerous things we do. I know catching a top is dangerous too and it doesn't need the hazards explained but this is one lesson every homeowner, rookie or old pro could learn the hard way. Like every movie star you got to take care of your public.

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Good point. Every leaner is different. This method, the smashed foot and/or leg is a definite hazard if the lean and tension is not right for the method.

There are many ways we deal with a leaner.

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We do it every day just like you. Take on all comers, perfect safety record, what more is there to know?

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every day huh?

what more is there to know?

which way gravity is pointing...
 
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