How do I fell a small tree?.....

Becca · 27th February 2009, 10:43 AM

Hello!
I am making a speech on how to saw down a medium sized tree. (when I say medium - I mean not so small that it can be pushed around easily and not larger in diameter than the saw blade) When I looked around for a standard method, I found various ways and I couldn't decide on the better way - the safer way primarily, and the most efficient way. I had four main questions:
1. On the face cuts -- Should the horizontal cut or the diagonal cut come first? --i.e., If I did the diagonal first, would it reduce the chance of sit-back?
2. On the back-cut, would a diagonal cut be more efficient than a horizontal cut?
3. How much higher should the back cut be above the face cuts?
and 4. HOw much should be left in between the back cut and the face cuts?
If anyone has an opinion, I'd be happy to know what they think!

Eric Frei · 27th February 2009, 09:05 PM

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Therrin · 1st March 2009, 07:50 PM

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2. On the back-cut, would a diagonal cut be more efficient than a horizontal cut?

Angled back cut| backcut| tree felling| back cuts

Angled back-cuts are a No-no.

treefeller · 2nd March 2009, 07:50 AM

I agree with Therrin, make sure the back cut is horzontal and just above the Gob

Bermy · 7th March 2009, 11:27 PM

I'm curious as to the context of your speech...
Why are you doing it, who is your audience?

27th February 2009, 10:43 AM	#1
Becca I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Asheville Posts: 1	How do I fell a small tree?..... Hello! I am making a speech on how to saw down a medium sized tree. (when I say medium - I mean not so small that it can be pushed around easily and not larger in diameter than the saw blade) When I looked around for a standard method, I found various ways and I couldn't decide on the better way - the safer way primarily, and the most efficient way. I had four main questions: 1. On the face cuts -- Should the horizontal cut or the diagonal cut come first? --i.e., If I did the diagonal first, would it reduce the chance of sit-back? 2. On the back-cut, would a diagonal cut be more efficient than a horizontal cut? 3. How much higher should the back cut be above the face cuts? and 4. HOw much should be left in between the back cut and the face cuts? If anyone has an opinion, I'd be happy to know what they think! Last edited by Jeff Darby; 27th February 2009 at 10:51 AM. Reason: changed title

27th February 2009, 09:05 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: How do I fell a small tree?..... Guides to Proper Tree Felling - USA & NZ & BC 1/4 cut cocos drop Cuban royal palm removal using undersized 18" bar on MS440 accurately Tongue and Groove scarf - notch __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd March 2009, 07:50 AM	#4
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: How do I fell a small tree?..... I agree with Therrin, make sure the back cut is horzontal and just above the Gob

7th March 2009, 11:27 PM	#5
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 88	Re: How do I fell a small tree?..... I'm curious as to the context of your speech... Why are you doing it, who is your audience? __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

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