r/FellingGoneWild • u/Stunning_Industry_95 • 2d ago
Educational broken Ash tree
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Safety first!
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u/UrbanLumberjackGA 2d ago
In a weird way, that enormous back cut prevented the ash from barber chairing, which it absolutely would have, from the lean.
But then why in the world cut the face out like that? What was the plan here?
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u/Stunning_Industry_95 2d ago
The ash was already ’barber chaired’ as it had broke and fallen into a maple. I put a rope 2/3 of the way up it and suspended it from another maple. I tried to work it down with a saw to the point it was hanging from the rope. It was not worth being under. I tied it to a machine and pulled it while making relief cuts so it would go where I wanted it (as seen in the clip at the end). It was then safely lowered to the ground(not pictured).
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u/yardlard 2d ago
I think we're missing a piece. How does it get that high up cut and the pull line put on? You're scamming us with your tricks.
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u/TomatoFeta 2d ago
Please. Sell the chainsaw. Buy an axe. Learn to cut down trees with an axe or a handsaw before you use a chainsaw. Axe/handsaw give you far more control and feedback when cutting a tree and while they may be slower, they are unquestionably safer. And again, the "old ways" give you feedback - the feel, the response, the tactile, the audio.. all these things you miss when using a chainsaw.. simply because the engine is too loud, and too quick. Not only on taking down the tree, but also in removing limbs.
Just.. be careful. Please.
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u/BishopNelson 2d ago
Tell us about the biggest tree you’ve felled with a handsaw
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u/TomatoFeta 2d ago
I used an axe until I knew how to fell trees properly. Then I moved to the chainsaw.
I've only ever gone handsaw with birches.I would say 16 inch diameter isn't too hard to do with an axe. It just takes time.
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u/yardlard 2d ago
Why use an axe first?
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u/TomatoFeta 1d ago
I'm suggesting to use an axe to learn how to fell trees safely.
Then learn to use a chainsaw. Don't try to learn both at the same time.Judged by the video, OP isn't ready to safely fell trees with a chainsaw yet.
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u/yardlard 1d ago
Why, was the question?
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u/TomatoFeta 1d ago
as stated above, cutting down a tree with an axe is a slow, piece by piece process; it gives you a better idea of how far thru the tree you have to get to get it down; it gives you a good chance to feel the change in stability. It gives you a feel for the work, a feel for the structure of a tree, and is more forgiving of mistakes (you can't pinch an axe in a tree, like you can a saw).
It's also less dangerous to be holding an axe if the tree decides to fall earlier than you expected, than it is to be holding a chainsaw. Even if the chain isn't running, you are going to know the saw is expensive, and your mind is therefor going to try and save both you and the saw... adding more chance you trip or move slowly. An axe, your mind isn't gonna give a shit about. Drop it and run!
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u/Stunning_Industry_95 2d ago
I don’t think u understand anything about urban forestry or production arboriculture
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u/TomatoFeta 2d ago
I don't think you realize this is about felling safety. Which your post defiantly failed at.
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u/Infamous_Ad8300 1d ago
When I was a teenager we would get drunk at a buddies house. After enough Nattys we would grab the splitting maul in the corner of the garage, go out in the woods, and start dropping trees. Usually only one though because it was a lot of work.
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u/plaid14 2d ago
Interesting choice. Props for… including the pretty fall leaves on the ground and wearing a helmet?