Tree Cutting

Tree Felling Fundamentals Tutorial

Demonstration on how to drop a tree eight different ways using different types of notches. Real live example on 140-150 feet high Fir Trees. Informative!



Types of Tree Saw Cuts and video’s time location:
The Humboldt- 1:26​
Gapped Face- 7:23​
Conventional Face Cut- 13:21​
The Bore Cut- 19:27​
The Sizwill- 24:57​
Pulling one with a Rope- 29:17​
Open Faced Notch- 35:32​
Backcut First- 39:33

DYK:  Removing a large stump can be the costly experience.

Fire Pit Times

To light any great outdoor fire one places kindling, crumple paper,  wood shavings, pieces of  bark on top and under large split wood or logs arrange in a pyramid  shape .. when lit flames start the burn, then hot embers burn down into the center igniting the inside wood.

In 1600s, European soldiers used logs for heating, lighting and cooking. To light, place kindling such as wood shavings, pine cones needles or small pieces of tree bark on top and inside of a log. Once the tinder starts to burn, the hot embers drop down into the log, igniting the inside. Modern day lighting one would use lighter fluid, or fire starter blocks.

Make a Fire Torch Log! Take a good size log, chain saw down 6-10 inches 2-3 times as shown and prepare a fire on top. Fun to do, soft wood burns faster!