How to Cut Down a Tree : Notching Theory for Felling a Tree

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Uploaded by on Sep 11, 2007

Learn how to make notches in the trunk of a tree in order to fell it in the desired direction in this free how-to video.

Expert: George A. Finn III
Bio: George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed engineer and licensed home inspector.
Filmmaker: Nick Finn

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  • I'm glad he labelled the tree and the ground - i'm always getting those mixed up ; /

  • There is a good chance that this man is laying dead under a tree he "cut down" somewhere. DO NOT make this big a felling notch probably 1/3 maximum depth Not 1/2. ..... Panel doesn't always mean your smart AND a snappy dresser

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  • Nothing bothers me more than the angled back-cut. I'm sorry to bash on your "expertise" but that's the most dangerous "home-owner" way to cut down a tree. Flat cuts, even on the bottom of the notch, and using wedges is the best AND safest method to do it.

  • Why didn't he label the sky with an S?

  • your instructions SUCK

  • you are stupid

  • ".....your escape route". That's reassuring.

  • Poor..very Poor instructions

  • The guy is trying to do a open face notch which he totally foobared most people here are talking traditional notch there is also a humboldt notch which is just the reverse of traditional saves you a bit of wood but more of a chance of kickback.

    To make a openface notch top cut is 70 degrees and bottom cut is 20 degrees then backcut should be at same level as the hinge as opposed to 2" for a traditional backcut

  • Mr. Obvious strikes again. What a waste of server space.

  • you really dont need to fell the tree....nothcing it PROPERLY is just fine. ends of the notch must meet.

  • He is a damn retard. Go to Sweden and learn how to fell threes idiot.

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