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Tools Needed to Fell a Tree
Safety Equipment Needed to Fell a Tree
Planning the Felling to Cut Down a Tree Safely
Planning Escape Routes When Felling Trees
Notching Theory for Felling a Tree
Planning the Wedge & Escape Routes On-Paper for Tree Felling
Tying a Rope Anchor when Tree Felling
Loading Rope Tension to the Tree
Cutting the Notch in the Tree to Fell it in the Desired Direction
Listening to the Tree to Cut it Down Safely
The Proper Angle for the Felling Cut of a Tree
Using a Felling Wedge When Cutting Down a Tree
Felling a Tree Without a Rope
Removing a Widow-Maker Tree with a Rope
Removing a Widow-Maker Tree with a Rope: Part 2
Summary: Learn how to remove a widow maker, or a tree that has fallen on another tree, in this free video on felling trees.
George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. George is a licensed engineer and licensed...read more
" Hi! I am Drew Finn here for Expert Village.com. We are going to discuss how to cut down a tree safely today. This video is brought to you by Black Dog Video. You can visit it on blackdogvideo.biz. Okay, it is hung up on these trees, what we are going to do is pull it up the hill… big guy… We have tied off to a bottom, we are going to attach it to a truck and pull the base. One thing you got to make sure is that you have cut all the way through the bottom. This one went over slow; it’s not a great angle, so I have to cut underneath to make sure we are all the way through. So, I have tied the heavy rope on it. I am going to bring it up, attach it to the truck and give it a pull."
eHow Article: Removing a Widow-Maker Tree with a Rope
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Comments
mikyjo said
on 3/13/2009 Do you have a video where you see a tree actually fall?
jleasor03 said
on 8/11/2008 I am certified sawyer with NWCG and arborist. This guy is doing the wrong thing. People please do your research this guy is performing unsafe methods.
ncfaller said
on 8/2/2008 This video shows NOTHING! No knot instruction... no reason for this video... NOTHING!
lavala said
on 8/2/2008 I'm unable to play the "How to Cut Down a Tree" video. Suggestions?
Thanks,
Lavala
woundedego said
on 8/2/2008 Are they going to rip the tree out of the ground?