Rate My Hinge.

[Olliebradbury]

Lmao, I thought that, had to look at the user name to see if it was a new lady to the forum!

 

 

Yeah not too sure what happened in that pic, sure does look like I've grown some! Too much bench pressing in the gym 😁maybe

[Snedasawrus]

 

Back leaning roadside Hemlock felled with a split level cut. Pulled over with a winch tractor.

[Brushcutter]

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Back leaning roadside Hemlock felled with a split level cut. Pulled over with a winch tractor.

 

Out of interest why is the big side below the little side? I know there is massive variation on how to do a split level but i've never seen that one. Interested to know what advantage it has over the little side being angled and underneath the big side.

[Jimbo 76]

Brush cutter, I think the answer is he had a tractor!

[Ian Flatters]

 

Only taken a couple recently. First one was felled higher to allow the branches and stem to collapse evenly rather than one limb punching its way through the asphalt.

 

Second felled a bit higher because I couldn't be bothered to bar and a half with a small ground saw.

[18 stoner]

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Back leaning roadside Hemlock felled with a split level cut. Pulled over with a winch tractor.

 

 

Why the split level?

Why cut the toes off?

[Snedasawrus]

To be honest brushcutter I should of left more on the little side. I don't think it makes any difference if the second cut is above or below the first, I have definitely used both. Toes cut off because that's the way I've been taught.

 

I used the split level because under the circumstances I needed to load it up and get the cuts in without it going or trapping my saw. Giving me time to get well out the way.

[Brushcutter]

To be honest brushcutter I should of left more on the little side. I don't think it makes any difference if the second cut is above or below the first, I have definitely used both. Toes cut off because that's the way I've been taught.

 

I used the split level because under the circumstances I needed to load it up and get the cuts in without it going or trapping my saw. Giving me time to get well out the way.

 

Split level is fantastic for pulling trees. Just make the step bigger for hold. I normally use a strap release cut (which is a bit like an upside down dogs tooth) for assisted fells with a big winch. The rear step gives a bit of control during the fall.

[Joe Newton]

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Only taken a couple recently. First one was felled higher to allow the branches and stem to collapse evenly rather than one limb punching its way through the asphalt.

 

Second felled a bit higher because I couldn't be bothered to bar and a half with a small ground saw.

 

 

Good job you had four wedges for that tree!

[Ian Flatters]

Good job you had four wedges for that tree!

 

 

Because having none is better?