Learn how to cut down a tree safely, with tips such as how to plan the felling, how to notch the base of the tree and use rope to fell it in the desired direction, in this free video clip series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn what tools are needed to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn what safety equipment is needed to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to plan the process of a fell and how to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to plan escape routes to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
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.
Learn how to plan the wedge and the escape routes on paper before safely felling a tree, in this free how-to video clip.
Learn how to tie a rope anchor to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to apply tension to the rope tied to your tree to fell the tree in the desired direction in this free how-to video.
Learn how to properly cut a notch in the trunk of a tree to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video.
Learn what to listen to when making the felling cuts on a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn what cuts to make to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to use a felling wedge to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to safely cut down a tree without a rope in this free how-to video on felling trees.
Learn how to remove a widow maker, or a tree that has fallen on another tree, in this free video on felling trees.
Learn how to remove a widow maker, or a tree that has fallen on another tree, in this free how-to video on felling trees.
People fell (or cut down) trees for a variety of reasons, from necessity, if for example a dead tree threatens to fall on their house, to aesthetic preference, if for example a tree blocks the view from a multi-million dollar home to a lake. The controversial logging industry cuts down millions of trees per year for sawmills, the wood products industry and the paper industry. But the felling of a tree is a complicated process and can be dangerous if improperly attempted.
In this free how-to video clip instructional series, our expert demonstrates how to fell a tree using either a chainsaw or a rope or both. He informs us about the correct tools to use to cut down a tree and about the safety equipment one needs to fell trees. He also explains the process of cutting down a tree, including planning the felling, planning escape routes, wedging, cutting notches in the tree trunk, using a felling wedge, felling a tree with a rope and a truck cutting down a tree with a chainsaw. This free video series on how to cut down a tree safely will help you understand the theory behind the process as well as the actual process of felling trees.
George A. Finn III 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 home inspector who holds two U.S. and European patents.<BR /><BR />George has been felling trees and cutting wood for firewood for over 30 years. His most recent project involved him personally felling and cutting firewood from 80 trees.dkdk
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