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Dropping A Tree With Accuracy

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  1. Uncle Augie

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    Uncle Augie, Sep 23, 2014
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    Yes, I have seen this one. But don't apologize for posting because this also gives an interview with the cutter. Sure wish someone else was doing the interview though....
     
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  3. papadave

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    Yeah, that vid's been posted several times, but I've never seen it with the interview.
    Very cool.
    "I was a man's man before I took that tree down".............perfect. BAM!
     
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    I usually put my lunch pail right where I want the tree to drop, since the odds of me actually getting it there ain't good...
     
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    I like the end where he throws the saw and kneels. It was nice to hear the interview.
     
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    Watched the video before. However great interview.
     
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    Yeah, it's a repost but it has a twist, the interview at the end!
     
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    That was great!
     
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  9. Scotty Overkill

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    Ballsy, without a doubt
    But more than just skill involved here, there is some luck attached to drops like this. What would've happened of the tree had bug damage or internal rot?

    I usually can get them to land where I want them, I've been in some tight spots before. Did a big one last night that was right beside the house. But that one is a little TOO tight. I'd have pieced that one down......
     
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    Very nice.
     
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