The book sharpnd is refering to is the fundamentals of general tree work by Gerald F. Beranek.The coos bay is the cut you use when you don't need to control the direction of a leaning tree in the woods that you are felling.You make 2 cuts parralell with the lean in the tree about a third of the way in on each side.That leaves you with a strap of wood holding the tree to the stump.The idea is to cut the strap on the oppisite side of the lean of the tree.If that doesn't help then buy the book. |