Once you figure out how to navigate this site there is a lot of good information there Spend some time, Click around and see what you can find they have tests that you can take to see if you have learned anything here is some links but there's a lot of info there if you can find it https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/felling/cuts/notches.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/felling/cuts.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/index.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/limbing_bucking.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/limbing_bucking/examples.html#springpoles
When I started doing research on buying a chainsaw, I also researched how to fell trees. This is the one video I found to be the best. This was long before I found this site. Now that I have my saw, I've still not taken down any trees. Soon. However; this is the method I plan to follow. Jason from RI
Great bore cut demonstration, and the limb shaving is a new one for me. I still have yet to try a bore cut, even on heavy leaners. You can really do a lot of stupid stuff with a saw if you don't think ahead. Most stupid stuff can kill you, but not ensuring your escape plan, clearing to make it safe, and assessment of the tree BEFORE you cut are absolutely necessary and something I've always done.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX2jHU1xjxHj93XUHWRqWcxHOVK0ou7rO Some more good videos if anyone interested. I've been so bored ive watched every wood cutting thing I can find lately
Great informative video, thanks for sharing. Here is one I couldn't help sharing, Bob Villa chainsaw tips
Like Bob says... "good luck with your project"... ya might need it droppin em' 90 degrees off the hinge notch...
I haven't cut down a tree in almost 5 months. I am missing the thrill of watching one come down. The bore cut is the safest technique. You can check things out before the final bit of back cut takes it down. A back cut to the hinge offers the least amount of control.