why you did not cut it from a lower position? Besides of the angle of the cut you could have it more to the right the direction was ok but you could have cut it better....
You obviously know what you are doing, though your saw needs sharpening - you can tell because the saw is not cutting large chips, instead it is just blowing out dust (just in case you didn't know). Just a shame about the unsecure ladder, and lack of protective glasses/goggles.
You obviously know what you are doing, though your saw needs sharpening - you can tell because the saw is not cutting large chips, instead it is just blowing out dust (just in case you didn't know).
I got it at Home Depot a few years back. Originally it was an 18" bar, but I added the 20" bar to it because they also sell them there, and it is easy to find chains for it.
That was a pretty interesting way of cutting down a tree, not really sure how you got your saw outta there without pinching it when the tree started to fall...but ya did somehow. As far as all the "you don't know what your doing comments," well thats opinions, and it looks like the tree went right where you wanted it and nobody got hurt so you win!
Thanks for the posative comment! I don't get many of those because talking trash on the internet is cheap.
The reason why the saw did not get pinched is because the pull rope pulled the tree enough that it already wanted to fall over the hinge. So all I had to do was do a plunge cut, and the finish the cut toward the back (to prevent the barbers chair). The cut opened up as it started to fall, and it went right where it was supposed to go.
you cut it wrong you never cut towards you your lucky you didnt get slapped when that chainsaw kicked backward. you did the wedge part right but after that you go to the oppisite side of the wedge and cut at a downward angle away from you
seems to me you where having issues trying to get the angel so it falls right a good tip is to use the handle or break handle on the saw anything that is 90 Deg from the bar/chain as to where its going to fall so long as all 3 cuts are following that line (maybe counter a bit on leaning/windy days)
also a true tree felling saw has a straight line ruining around the saw normally over the fan in tack pull cord area and all the way around so no matter how you hold it you can see the line
O.K. here is some constructive criticism. If there is a much safer way of doing it, do it. Chainsaws are very dangerous tools that require more respect than even motorcycles. As a Firefighter/E.M.T. my safety "Spider" senses go wild when there are much safer ways to do things. Think things through before hand so you don't barberchair or roll that tree off of the stump. With the hanging branch, i would have abandoned the saw and used some form of horsepower. take care of saw immediately after cut
You have no idea how to run a chainsaw. And you should also file that frickin chain. I can litteraly see light sawdust floating in the air. You should have nasty ass shavings, not sawdust.
I do agree that the chain wasn't very sharp but that does not mean that I do not know how to run a chainsaw.
I'm not claiming to be an expert by any means, but if I was half as dumb as you seem to be attempting to make me out to be, I would have killed myself a long time ago.
You always want to get the rope as high up the tree as possible (while still being attached to the main trunck). The problem with a dead tree is that if you climb it, you risk causing the tree to fall because of your added weight.
I got a tree I need to cut down. It's about 100 feet tall. It's like that tree not many branches going out the sides. Only thing is I don't have a lot of play room. I have a really busy street about 20 feet to the left. And the neighbor behind it. Also got a bigger tree on the right. I have to make the end land in a 20 foot wide spot.
Be VERY careful if you decide to cut that down... consider the figures:
100ft tall, with a 20ft safe landing zone. That means that your felling angle has to be within + or - 5.5 degrees of the perfect cut. I wouldn't even attempt it, it's just too dangerous!
Either figure out a better way to cut it down, or get someone to come in with a crane and do it.
Once you start cutting it's too late to go back. So don't cut unless your 100% sure that everything will be 100% safe!
Yea I don't want to cut it down. But if I do cut it down it's be at nightish because of the busy road. It's really rotten out. So if it falls and lands on a car and kills someone or hits my neighbors house then yea. But also if I cut it and it does that. I was thinking about putting a rope to I don't know how high or how it'll get there but tie it to my truck and give it a little pull.
replacing $200 worth of fence would be alot better than getting seriously hurt or killed because you were cutting off a ladder. never cut a tree off a ladder, next time just call a professional
Arborist and tree guys see these videos and think...how do these homeowners stay alive.
I'm an experienced homeowner, and I can tell you that cutting "through" the wedge is not smart. Did you notice that the tree fell over your saw as you cut?
Next time, wedge the tree like you did, then from the other side of the tree make a backcut to meet the wedge a few inches above the wedge convergent.
It was good that you had a rope but I'm thankful you are not dead.
why you did not cut it from a lower position? Besides of the angle of the cut you could have it more to the right the direction was ok but you could have cut it better....
Oldfrisian 5 months ago
@Oldfrisian
I had to cut it higher up because the tree was too tall to have a clean fall otherwise.
hakachukai 5 months ago
You obviously know what you are doing, though your saw needs sharpening - you can tell because the saw is not cutting large chips, instead it is just blowing out dust (just in case you didn't know). Just a shame about the unsecure ladder, and lack of protective glasses/goggles.
Crafty002 1 year ago
@Crafty002
Thanks for the posative comment! :-)
Yeah... the saw was actually razor sharp, but I didn't know that I had to file down the rakers back then. So it made great sawdust :-P
Now I have one of those electric bench sharpeners. Makes it perfect every time!
I'm also a lot more careful about ladder placement, though I don't use one at all unless I have to.
hakachukai 1 year ago
You obviously know what you are doing, though your saw needs sharpening - you can tell because the saw is not cutting large chips, instead it is just blowing out dust (just in case you didn't know).
Crafty002 1 year ago
what kind of saw is that it kind of looks like a stihl but its mostly white with a black bar?
powerstrokediesel100 1 year ago
@powerstrokediesel100
Actually it is an Echo CS130 ( I believe ).
I got it at Home Depot a few years back. Originally it was an 18" bar, but I added the 20" bar to it because they also sell them there, and it is easy to find chains for it.
hakachukai 1 year ago
@hakachukai thats kind of what i thought
powerstrokediesel100 1 year ago
stupid move your lucky your not dead a 4ft lol
vibroking58 1 year ago
@vibroking58
Yes, I'm sure. Any second the tree is going to explode in my face, killing me and my entire family.
if your are going to call me stupid... atleast bother to explain why.
hakachukai 1 year ago
That was a pretty interesting way of cutting down a tree, not really sure how you got your saw outta there without pinching it when the tree started to fall...but ya did somehow. As far as all the "you don't know what your doing comments," well thats opinions, and it looks like the tree went right where you wanted it and nobody got hurt so you win!
timothyt973 1 year ago
Thanks for the posative comment! I don't get many of those because talking trash on the internet is cheap.
The reason why the saw did not get pinched is because the pull rope pulled the tree enough that it already wanted to fall over the hinge. So all I had to do was do a plunge cut, and the finish the cut toward the back (to prevent the barbers chair). The cut opened up as it started to fall, and it went right where it was supposed to go.
hakachukai 1 year ago
you cut it wrong you never cut towards you your lucky you didnt get slapped when that chainsaw kicked backward. you did the wedge part right but after that you go to the oppisite side of the wedge and cut at a downward angle away from you
Devildiditcustom 1 year ago
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Devildiditcustom 1 year ago
seems to me you where having issues trying to get the angel so it falls right a good tip is to use the handle or break handle on the saw anything that is 90 Deg from the bar/chain as to where its going to fall so long as all 3 cuts are following that line (maybe counter a bit on leaning/windy days)
also a true tree felling saw has a straight line ruining around the saw normally over the fan in tack pull cord area and all the way around so no matter how you hold it you can see the line
pyschosisxyz 2 years ago
why wouldent you just cut it at ground height? you wouldent need the ladder then.
xbox4lyfe 2 years ago
Because the tree was so tall that I had to cut it up high to keep it from hitting the fence in the back.
hakachukai 2 years ago
O.K. here is some constructive criticism. If there is a much safer way of doing it, do it. Chainsaws are very dangerous tools that require more respect than even motorcycles. As a Firefighter/E.M.T. my safety "Spider" senses go wild when there are much safer ways to do things. Think things through before hand so you don't barberchair or roll that tree off of the stump. With the hanging branch, i would have abandoned the saw and used some form of horsepower. take care of saw immediately after cut
cashbrotha 2 years ago
You have no idea how to run a chainsaw. And you should also file that frickin chain. I can litteraly see light sawdust floating in the air. You should have nasty ass shavings, not sawdust.
cashbrotha 2 years ago
I do agree that the chain wasn't very sharp but that does not mean that I do not know how to run a chainsaw.
I'm not claiming to be an expert by any means, but if I was half as dumb as you seem to be attempting to make me out to be, I would have killed myself a long time ago.
hakachukai 2 years ago
You always want to get the rope as high up the tree as possible (while still being attached to the main trunck). The problem with a dead tree is that if you climb it, you risk causing the tree to fall because of your added weight.
I would not suggest dropping it in the road
hakachukai 2 years ago
I got a tree I need to cut down. It's about 100 feet tall. It's like that tree not many branches going out the sides. Only thing is I don't have a lot of play room. I have a really busy street about 20 feet to the left. And the neighbor behind it. Also got a bigger tree on the right. I have to make the end land in a 20 foot wide spot.
Dshaws90fordf150 2 years ago
Be VERY careful if you decide to cut that down... consider the figures:
100ft tall, with a 20ft safe landing zone. That means that your felling angle has to be within + or - 5.5 degrees of the perfect cut. I wouldn't even attempt it, it's just too dangerous!
Either figure out a better way to cut it down, or get someone to come in with a crane and do it.
Once you start cutting it's too late to go back. So don't cut unless your 100% sure that everything will be 100% safe!
hakachukai 2 years ago
Yea I don't want to cut it down. But if I do cut it down it's be at nightish because of the busy road. It's really rotten out. So if it falls and lands on a car and kills someone or hits my neighbors house then yea. But also if I cut it and it does that. I was thinking about putting a rope to I don't know how high or how it'll get there but tie it to my truck and give it a little pull.
Dshaws90fordf150 2 years ago
You're very frustrating to watch, quite indecisive! People watching this should skip to about 8 mins 30.
itlldoktm 2 years ago
Yeah.. sorry about that. I don't have any video editing software :-(
Though I do commend you on your constructive feedback and specific lack of trash talking. It's a good and honorable thing, which I appreciate.
hakachukai 2 years ago
I agree. This guy's applying for a Darwin award.
-jcr
NSResponder 2 years ago
replacing $200 worth of fence would be alot better than getting seriously hurt or killed because you were cutting off a ladder. never cut a tree off a ladder, next time just call a professional
cyoung927 2 years ago 2
shut up
hakachukai
piedpiper77alex 2 years ago
Um... sure...
hakachukai 2 years ago
Ryan - go practice kissing on your hand
piedpiper77alex 2 years ago
Ummm... What???
hakachukai 2 years ago
Alex u fat gay boy
XxX0o0RYAN0o0XxX 2 years ago
patrick NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
piedpiper77alex 2 years ago
this tree is thinking just freakin kill me already jesus, should have taken 2.5 minutes tops to fell this badboy, stick to your day job buddy
ConnHustla 2 years ago
Thanks for posting.
Arborist and tree guys see these videos and think...how do these homeowners stay alive.
I'm an experienced homeowner, and I can tell you that cutting "through" the wedge is not smart. Did you notice that the tree fell over your saw as you cut?
Next time, wedge the tree like you did, then from the other side of the tree make a backcut to meet the wedge a few inches above the wedge convergent.
It was good that you had a rope but I'm thankful you are not dead.
lar1517 3 years ago 2
My god guy, notch the god damn tree, don't just cut it straight thru.
zedosix 3 years ago
Its obvious you never cut a tree before, omg.
zedosix 3 years ago
I could of had it sawn by now. lol
zedosix 3 years ago
No problem. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, and hope that you can learn from it as well.
I think I may have accidentally deleted your comment... Sorry about that :-(
hakachukai 3 years ago