What cut to use.

[tree_beard]

they look like young radiata btw.

 

the wood is fairly unpredictable in its hinging properties, might pull fibers, tear bark and cling on to the bitter end one minute, might be surprisingly brittle and shear off where its weighted the next.

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

Agree the are more radiata like (fatter and not as grey as LP).

 

I think you are worrying to much. The timber does not look particularly big and heavy.

Just make the cuts as advised or alternatively hire a mewp.

[Steve Bullman]

Slash cut!

 

yeah...ermm dont do that

[Ollie Wall]

As pete said if in doubt cut smaller higher up, again sharp chain, cut fast, hold on!

Good luck

[Tony Knight]

Reinforcing whats already said, cut smaller, standard back release, open scarf, sharp chain moving quick, wing cuts at hinge, choked lanyard tie in.

 

radiata IMO

[brian hegarty]

Got it. Thanks for the input lads.

 

 

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[craigblues]

You can still climb upwards whilst crapping your pants

 

:lol::lol:

[Ant-h83]

For some peace of mind tie a sling or a bit of old rope around the trunk just underneath your cut,and over your anchor point, that with what's already been said you should be safe as houses 👍

[Eddy_t]

Gob and chase,it wouldn't barber like if you did it from the ground

 

 

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[brian hegarty]

Worked out fine for me anyway

 

 

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