backleaners

two medium maple backleaners, the first is set back and hung up in another tree. had to pull it back directly against the lean to get it free of entaglements, then stop the pull and let it drop harmlessly onto the lawn, before it came all the way back, which would have caused it to hang up in the anchor tree, or possibly damage the fence.

The second tree is leaning back 60º over a creek and shed. managedf to get it strightenup and back up over the creek, before the hinge failed and it laid over about 20º from the lay, and right into the tree that the first tree had been tangled up in. NO DAMAGE done. One more cut and it was on hte ground.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• backleaners
• tree falling
• arborist
• tree cutting
• tree work
• daniel murphy
• dangerous tree
• chainsaw technique

[murphy4trees]

The wedges were not used to move or control the tree other than just to keep the saw from pinching when the back strap release cut was made. Did you see how the bar got pinched at the end of the first plunge cut? I could have just called for a little pull on the line, but thought it just as well to use the wedges.

This cut would have ben difficult to make without the plunge as the saw would have pinched as the backcut was started, though there are other methods to get around that

[AxeMeKnot]

Just curious if opening up the notch a bit (to 90 degrees +?) would allow the hinge to work longer and let the tree fall in the lay. Also, would making the back cut even with the apex of the notch make a difference? I'm thinking it might aid the flexibility of the hinge, but species-specific wood properties probably have more influence on that. Anyway, thanks for making me think and thanks for posting.

[oldsmobile442ful]

WOW GREAT JOB VERY IMPRESSED !!!!!!!!!!!!

[BernFya]

I have to agree with boo7931 that wrapping your thumb around the handle is the best habit to keep, yet common to see it not happen. It doesn't seem to be causing you any severe risk yet, just an observation.

[BernFya]

those are some pretty heavy leans that you're taking the opposite direction! Nice work. Seems that you've got a sense of what works and looks like you are successful in ridding them from yards where they could pose substantial hazard. Keep up the respectful service.

[boo7931]

You forgot to tuck your thumb around the handle a couple of times. You go the tree down, but spurs and a 200T is more fun!

[uniboy15]

damn, nice work

[pcfd20]

skid steers or not cheap, but pay for them self's 100 times over.

[Oldfrisian]

you made the cut high up and not straight in the front, for me i allways just cut it straight under so the cut looks more to the forward the result will be better when you pull the rope, never the less a nice job you did!

[alexmanussis]

Hey, respect now due!