What happens when the lad has a go !

[Matt Butler]

Does dog tooth go under any other name. Don't know it by that name. Is it the same as a 'boring cut'?

If not would you mind explaining briefly, Thanks.

 

its got loads of names pinning, tooth, boring,

 

its called a dogs tooth cause when you cut through the holding piece at the back you come in at roughly 45% which leaves a bit of wood that looks like a tooth, however some people dont do this but just bor in the side and then saw straight out the back

 

personally i have never used it, even on weighted large fells, i just get a powerful saw and cut as fast as poss, however i wouldnt advise this unless you know what you are doing

[Mozza]

Does dog tooth go under any other name. Don't know it by that name. Is it the same as a 'boring cut'?

If not would you mind explaining briefly, Thanks.

 

Yeah its just the bore and release one

 

 

EDIT- Matt butler beat me too it haha

[skyhuck]

its got loads of names pinning, tooth, boring,

 

its called a dogs tooth cause when you cut through the holding piece at the back you come in at roughly 45% which leaves a bit of wood that looks like a tooth, however some people dont do this but just bor in the side and then saw straight out the back

 

personally i have never used it, even on weighted large fells, i just get a powerful saw and cut as fast as poss, however i wouldnt advise this unless you know what you are doing

 

What happens if you hit steel??

[Tree cutter Stu]

What happens if you hit steel??

 

you get your head taken off

[skyhuck]

you get your head taken off

 

Indeed, thats what I was thinking.

 

Better to use a technique that allows you to stop and rethink if needs be.

[Bolt]

A few tips on how a barbers chair can be avoided would also be appreciated.

 

Do a dogs tooth or get a fast reeving saw and go for it

 

 

Ha Ha,

Sometimes I can be such a knobber,

 

The first time I read your post, I thought you were asking for advice.

 

It was only a bit later it occured to me you were giving it.

 

Glad I didn't offer a few patronising pearls of wisdom

[Mark Bolam]

Bjam thanks for such an honest post, and Leyburn Lad for taking the time to share your story. You may well have saved someones life between you, if people take heed of this thread.

 

I won't recommend any certain cut because every tree has different lean/ground/weight/condition etc.

 

The only thing I can usefully add is that I have found Ash much more brittle (and therefore susceptible to sudden fracture and BC'ing) when it is very cold (freezing or just above).

 

Take care fellas. Let's all go home at night.

 

Good thread.

[Stephen Blair]

get some headsets and talk them through what they are actually doing, and it is good for you to talk them through while you are on the saw aswell. I think it would be a great way for instructors to teach a group, while the saw is actually running and wood is getting cut.

Stay safe

[Dean Lofthouse]

get some headsets

 

Suits you sir

[likeitorlumpit]

Is it just me or does anyone else on here get great pleasure from a boring cut

Sometimes I do it even when not needed