Yul Lose Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Can any of you tree fellers do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Wonder why they just didn't do the 'V' cut to the side they want it to fall? Never seen that one before. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well, that's different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 24 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Wonder why they just didn't do the 'V' cut to the side they want it to fall? Never seen that one before. OLG That way if the neighbors object it's a lot easier to put it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Around here, most of our trees fell themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 We just do the vee notch thing and a rope. Sometimes the rope is tied to the truck if the tree is a big'n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The mother of all finger joints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Yul Lose said: Can any of you tree fellers do this? BTW I'm just a short feller, not a tree feller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 That's wild...reminds me of a problem in Mechanical Drawing class, where the teacher gave us the top view and the front view, and we had to draw the ride side view...only it was tough to visualize what that would be. I'm still trying to figure out how the vertical cuts were made, and without leaving a visible kerf. Neat! LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: BTW I'm just a short feller, not a tree feller. I'm reporting your post....... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Wonder why they just didn't do the 'V' cut to the side they want it to fall? Never seen that one before. OLG Because V cuts are so passé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Anybody can do a V cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Can't do it with an ax, chain saw works best! Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Wonder what that chain saw blade looked like by the time this was done. Someone had too much time on their hands. Tough on a blade to cut that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Cut the stab cut at the bottom first. Then cut the two horizontal cuts. Finally do the two vertical cuts and then drive the wedges in to fell the tree. For what purpose? Ya' got me there!! Better be a damned good chainsaw and an even better chain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Better be a damned good chainsaw and an even better chain!! Not only that but you gotta be really good at judging angles. No way could I ever cut into a tree and make all the cuts perfectly parallel/perpendicular like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 That's one damn talented beaver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wapaloosie73 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 The mill aint going be happy with that log...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 If the guy that did that worked for me and used my saw I would put my foot up his... I helped my dad bring down lots of trees and I have done a boatload myself (hundreds, all together). Foolin' around cutting trees can get you killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 After thinking about the cut it would help with the direction of dropping the tree. I have cut many trees and that would be the only reason to put forth that much additional work. The plunge cuts don't place a lot of pressure on the chain or blade because you're only removing material. There's no additional weight on the saw. I'm going to have to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 It is called a Key notch. It is used when the mass of the tree is such that it is hard to tell where it will fall exactly, where there is a structure close by and/or when the top of the tree is hung up in another tree or vice versa. It is, as Assassin noted a very good way to control the direction of the trees fall and the 1st three cuts aren't particularly hard on the saw. To perform it, the tree must be a minimum of 3 times the width of the saw blade. Too many people rely upon ropes, chains and come alongs- and while they can works , big trees are heavy and will easily snap ropes and drag vehicles used as ballast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Come on guys, chain saws don't have blades, they are bars. Just check in the store where they sell the Bar and Chain Oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Correct. Sorry for misspeaking. I have $10.00 for everyone that didn't understand my statement. Post your request here and explain your confusion. I will be the final judge on whether or not you qualify for payment. Pro Rata distribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 43 minutes ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: Correct. Sorry for misspeaking. I have $10.00 for everyone that didn't understand my statement. Post your request here and explain your confusion. I will be the final judge on whether or not you qualify for payment. Pro Rata distribution I am utterly confused about how you can be so knowledgeable about chainsaws and tree felling. I’ll PM you my address for the $10.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wapaloosie73 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I can see now that a arborist would find that cut useful around structures and roads, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 How to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 More instructional video with why you would want to use a Key Notch or Tongue and Groove felling. Quote Sometimes we need the tree to hold on the stump for horizontal cover due to a complete lack of cover in an excellent location, but the only trees in the area are species that don't respond well to hinge cutting (aspen, conifer, balsam, some maples, etc). If you consider yourself a novice or weekend warrior then this advanced arborist technique may not be for you due to safety reasons. Attempt at your own risk. Wear all safety gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Yul Lose said: I am utterly confused about how you can be so knowledgeable about chainsaws and tree felling. I’ll PM you my address for the $10.00. I have reviewed your statement and find it utterly self serving and erroneous. You are not approved for payment. PS go back and look at the post VERY carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Personally speaking, and I may be the odd man out, but I think thats a pretty good job....... especially with an AX. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: I have reviewed your statement and find it utterly self serving and erroneous. You are not approved for payment. PS go back and look at the post VERY carefully. Let me revise my statement, counselor. I find it difficult to understand how a lawyer can understand the intricacies of this type of tree felling with a chainsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Yul Lose said: Let me revise my statement, counselor. I find it difficult to understand how a lawyer can understand the intricacies of this type of tree felling with a chainsaw. Maybe he was a lawyer for a logging company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I've run a chainsaw many a time, starting ~ 37 years ago. I dropped dozens of trees over the years and have helped with clean up after natural disasters. But I'm just a lawyer, so I guess I don't know squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: I've run a chainsaw many a time, starting ~ 37 years ago. I dropped dozens of trees over the years and have helped with clean up after natural disasters. But I'm just a lawyer, so I guess I don't know squat. So I really don’t get the $10.00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Come to a shoot in Tennessee and I'll pay 10.00 towards your entry fee. But you need to go back to the offer and read the fine print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Ozzy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Doesn't need to be too fancy. I've dropped dozens of trees today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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