Tree Felling Technique Thread

[Moparmyway]

Leave your saw in the back cut running,as the tree starts to go over the direction you want ,keep cutting the hinge as it goes over ,it gives less chance of fiber pull ,only do if you know what your doing.

These usually make for great videos of saws coming outta the operators hands when the tree gets moving, their inexperience shines while doing this.

 

[Coltont]

These usually make for great videos of saws coming outta the operators hands when the tree gets moving, their inexperience shines while doing this.

I heard a story about a flying 390 in the eastern part of the U.S.

 

[hseII]

I heard a story about a flying 390 in the eastern part of the U.S.

We’ve all Heard about that Ohio speed wood.


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[huskyboy]

We don’t have the excavator around at this job now so I wasn’t able to get a pic of the claw attachment. Did cut a few sticks down though and some stump pictures. Feel free to discuss, I’m always open to learning. Any questions feel free to ask. The snow kind of threw me off, I should have cut them a little lower to make it easier for the skidder to run over them. I did cut another big black oak I didn’t get a picture of, got it nice and low. Big black oak that was solid and nice two black birches (there was a slight defect in the corner of the bottom one so it did pull some fiber there).

 

[XP_Slinger]

We don’t have the excavator around at this job now so I wasn’t able to get a pic of the claw attachment. Did cut a few sticks down though and some stump pictures. Feel free to discuss, I’m always open to learning. Any questions feel free to ask. The snow kind of threw me off, I should have cut them a little lower to make it easier for the skidder to run over them. I did cut another big black oak I didn’t get a picture of, got it nice and low. View attachment 169125Big black oak that was solid and nice View attachment 169127View attachment 169129 two black birches (there was a slight defect in the corner of the bottom one so it did pull some fiber there).

That oak was a big beotch! Nice!

By the look of the third stump, a slightly wider face might have saved that pull. But at least it was just sap wood, nothing lost.

 

[huskyboy]

That oak was a big beotch! Nice!

By the look of the third stump, a slightly wider face might have saved that pull. But at least it was just sap wood, nothing lost.

Those two oaks were a blast to cut. Agree with you 110%, should have paid attention to that a bit more. Shot of the whole birch tree. Decent size I guess for one of these. Was leaning in the direction I felled it, easy one.

 

[RI Chevy]

That Dolly runs better and faster with that Stihl bar on it, No? Lol
Nice job.

 

[huskyboy]

That Dolly runs better and faster with that Stihl bar on it, No? Lol
Nice job.

I took a liking to that stihl bar, strong and not floppy. Plus it was free so I can’t complain!

 

[Marshy]

I heard a story about a flying 390 in the eastern part of the U.S.

Legend has it, the saw went over the moon.

 

[Coltont]

Legend has it, the saw went over the moon.

Well I'll be.

 

[junkman]

Thank you. I’ve done that many times just wasn’t familiar with the proper term. Haven’t done it using a trigger though, I get the hell out of dodge when it starts to go. I need to get better at setting the hinge before cutting back to set the trigger. My hinges are often thick because I’m so cautious of gutting the hinge. Well, except for that maple above lol

Don't try to chase the cut boring.good way to smash a saw or you may get smashed.only chase the hinge if wedging the tree directional falling.be careful chasing also if cut the hinge through on one side first the tree can turn and spin on the stump.

 

[Skeans1]

Don't try to chase the cut boring.good way to smash a saw or you may get smashed.only chase the hinge if wedging the tree directional falling.be careful chasing also if cut the hinge through on one side first the tree can turn and spin on the stump.

Wonder if they would be more efficient to coos cut vs back boring everything?


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[RI Chevy]

How is this lady's technique?

https://www.reddit.com/r/path%3D%252Fr%252Fgifs%252Fcomments%252Faxi8fl%252F

 

[Deets066]

Thank you. I’ve done that many times just wasn’t familiar with the proper term. Haven’t done it using a trigger though, I get the hell out of dodge when it starts to go. I need to get better at setting the hinge before cutting back to set the trigger. My hinges are often thick because I’m so cautious of gutting the hinge. Well, except for that maple above lol

you can still bore cut without leaving a trigger. I only use that for heavy leaners. Like this you can bore the heart wood to help keep from splitting then do a regular back cut with wedges.

 

[jakethesnake]

View attachment 169190

you can still bore cut without leaving a trigger. I only use that for heavy leaners. Like this you can bore the heart wood to help keep from splitting then do a regular back cut with wedges.

You leaving a hinge on the outside. In other words two small hinges of heartwood? I feel I’ve heard of this just never needed it

 

[Deets066]

You leaving a hinge on the outside. In other words two small hinges of heartwood? I feel I’ve heard of this just never needed it

Yes, two hinges.
Walnut splits easier than any other tree I have fell. I always bore them some way or another.

 

[Skeans1]

View attachment 169190

you can still bore cut without leaving a trigger. I only use that for heavy leaners. Like this you can bore the heart wood to help keep from splitting then do a regular back cut with wedges.

You leaving a hinge on the outside. In other words two small hinges of heartwood? I feel I’ve heard of this just never needed it

Gut the heart?

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[jakethesnake]

Yes, two hinges.
Walnut splits easier than any other tree I have fell. I always bore them some way or another.

I just did a big one. Thought I had something.

Hollow at the base and struck barbed wire Not really worth anything I still have the log but it’s a shortie

 

[junkman]

Wonder if they would be more efficient to coos cut vs back boring everything?


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Only time i back bore is if i know the tree is hollow ,i coos bay most leaners, it's quick and works good for me,rest are all a face and a reg back cut.

 

[hseII]

Only time i back bore is if i know the tree is hollow ,i coos bay most leaners, it's quick and works good for me,rest are all a face and a reg back cut.

Howbout Show me a Coos Bay Hondaman.


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