We do the same thing on the other side of.

Nov 30, The easiest choice is to fell the tree in the direction it would naturally fall due to slope, overhang and wind direction. Felling in another direction pruning a raywood ash tree a special technique, more effort, and is sometimes just impossible.

In the following video, you can learn proper methods for creating different notches and techniques for maintaining a correct hinge so that you will fell a tree safely and. Jun 01, Select a tree measuring between 3 and 8 inches at waist height.

Cut slowly and deliberately, avoid sawing too much of the cambium layer (the growing part of the tree) Usually cut about 75% of the way through the tree to make it fall right.

Safety gears: It is always better to take necessary caution when using power tools, let alone felling trees.

Thoroughly plan hinge cuts, leave enough space if cutting several trees. Aug 23, A good hinge usually cuts around two-thirds to three-quarters of the way through the tree between knee and waist height, cutting just enough holding wood to allow you to push the tree to the ground. Depending upon the tree species, the more of the tree you leave intact, the more growth you’ll get from the felled tree. Hinge cutting is done by cutting a tree hinge cut tree felling an angle about shoulder height, about three-fourths of the way through.

Just cut until the tree starts to fall and let it fall. The fallen tree will provide cover and browse for the deer during the winter. large tree may be felled against its natural lean by using the boring technique.

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Use the open-face notch and bore cut the tree to establish the hinge. DO NOT CUT OUT THE BACK. Allow enough backwood to keep the tree secure. Remove the saw from the bore cut and insert wedges tightly into it. Release the tree from the back. Complete the technique by wedging the tree over. This technique is for.