Used the small saw, cut shorts instead of usual NW stove lengths. I also only cut deep enough to stop the saw, and push the round in a direction away from the ladder. This wasn't an immediate choice, but ended up being the only choice. I felt was the safest approach, rather than using the saw above my head at the base of the limb which was at 6'
Couldn't you have cut the limb closer to or right at the trunk, thereby dropping the limb so you didn't have to climb? It would seem the better way to go but I was not there so there may be something I don't see. Either way, you got the job done.
Yes, you are correct, normally I would've cut there. But you are right about unseen dangers. The 24" section of trunk your are seeing is a section that got wedged behind that hickory. In my newest thread regarding todays work, after the close call I wrote about, the pictures shows how many feet this thing went in front of that hickory after being wedge and sledged. The 50' ft of truck was under extreme pressure being wedge in an "S" shape. I know where your going with this, AND agree with you 100% Ladders are unsafe in many ways while cutting, and I dont reccommend using them. This is one of those small percent times it was my only choice, and knowing the dangers, I took extra steps for safety.
Good points and that is why it is difficult not being there and seeing the whole picture. Just happy it is down for you now.
Honestly, this tree was one of the most dangerous trees ive done in awhile. Im used to branches under pressure, but that truck flew close to 8 ft away from me. Wedges and a long sledge hammer and patience kept me safe.
