free fall dismantling large limbs

[tree-fancier123]

Didnt have a particular limb in mind, just wondered what tecniques people used for freefall cuts where there is space to drop it, lopping it in one does seem risky but fun, maybe theres a secret way that no one will tell

[billpierce]

Didnt have a particular limb in mind, just wondered what tecniques people used for freefall cuts where there is space to drop it, lopping it in one does seem risky but fun, maybe theres a secret way that no one will tell

Yes it had it's place, but many variables and no one wants to see anyone hurt! Film it though, it may make the famous tree felling fails compilations!

[stewmo]

Decent undercut and then matching top cut. A 200t on a 12’ cut should keep up if keep sharp and full throttle.
If long then do in two. Will help get your eye in and experience up anyway.
Sometimes with the risk of getting saw stuck there is a tendency to pull saw out too early and then limb won’t fall nice and flat.

[ben_y]

Depends greatly on the angle of the branch. A good matching step cut as described above works well and it should pop off. Sometimes cutting a small gob can work against you. But I have found a second smaller undercut and good bunny ears, to prevent tearing, is good for added security. Never strop into or below it. Sharp fast chain, no saw lanyard if it’s that big.

[ben_y]

Depends greatly on the angle of the branch. A good matching step cut as described above works well and it should pop off. Sometimes cutting a small gob can work against you. But I have found a second smaller undercut and good bunny ears, to prevent tearing, is good for added security. Never strop into or below it. Sharp fast chain, no saw lanyard if it’s that big.

[tree-fancier123]

4 hours ago, billpierce said:

4 hours ago, tree-fancier123 said:

Didnt have a particular limb in mind, just wondered what tecniques people used for freefall cuts where there is space to drop it, lopping it in one does seem risky but fun, maybe theres a secret way that no one will tell

Yes it had it's place, but many variables and no one wants to see anyone hurt! Film it though, it may make the famous tree felling fails compilations!

Ha Ha - I'm not trying to be a daredevil, just wondering how the pros go about it. Surprised a bore cut doesnt feature at all - maybe technically difficult to do properly when suspended from above - or the forces involved are too graet for a holding strap at the top to keep the branch up. Mick's flush with the trunk tear cut seems to offer the limb the least chance to split.

On the day I will be nibbling off 3ft pieces and enjoying the revving noises

[Stephen Blair]

The answer is do it the right way and it’s all good, that comes with experience and your skill set.
Jim’s saw was probably blunt and he would of had a stitch from eating too many pies at lunch [emoji3]

[Will Heal]

About 15 years ago when I was young and stupid/inexperienced I cut a large beech limb off in one. Put in a small gob and started the back cut and then BANG! The limb barber chaired and nearly took my head off! Scared the shit out of me! I was lucky it didn’t kill me. If I was to do that limb again today I would take some weight off the end first. Be safe!!

[Husqvarna King]

On 12/09/2018 at 11:43, tree-fancier123 said:

I'm only a gardener doing a few trees at the mo - not been invited out to destroy the nations treasures  -12" is a massive limb to me.

So, as you are another one saying just walk out and piece it down, that's probably what I'll do to start with.

Interesting link above to another thread mentioning the Coos Bay and triangle cuts, will have to buy the G.F Berananek pdf - zero to hero for £20

In the Berenek cutting in the tree dvd he demonstrates an undercut 3/4 deep (with boring) if I remember correctly on one limb he cuts all the way through from the compression side. Pretty cool and I have tried it, you can really get limbs  to "pop off". Not really taught like that over here though!

[tree-fancier123]

8 minutes ago, Husqvarna King said:

In the Berenek cutting in the tree dvd he demonstrates an undercut 3/4 deep (with boring) if I remember correctly on one limb he cuts all the way through from the compression side. Pretty cool and I have tried it, you can really get limbs  to "pop off". Not really taught like that over here though!

wow thanks - exactly the sort of advanced stuff I was asking about  - I just knew there would be secret methods, will have to part with some cash for the DVDs. I don't expect all this fuss will save more than 10 mins as opposed to branch walking - but I like the bravado of it all.

Will Heals tale of the barbers chair is food for thought - sure can be a dangerous game.

Can't help thinking about Terry from TH trees - all the dangerous stuff in his work and he died in a crash in his BMW. It's not enough to be safe in the trees - everything in life has to be made safe. Anyone who makes it to retirement age is very lucky indeed.