Felling a Tree Bigger than Your Chainsaw 

Thank you for really clear explanation. I am facing exactly the same issue with dropping a tree for my neighbour. This video is very helpful and you have emphasised the risks. Thanks again.👍

DO NOT EVER run the saw in at 90 degrees during the plunge cut like that. You are very lucky you didn't hurt yourself from a kickback. Please thumbs up so people can see this. Its scary thinking people are going to hurt themselves running a wrap grip and loosing control

why oh why when people criticise something do they not decribe the fault and describe the correct method. otherwise it's just a bitching session against someone who has taken the time to upload something. what do all the hotshots think about the following method? Make a bore in the middle of the directional notch. Start by applying the saw gently with a pulling chain to avoid kickback. Cut off the central parts of the stump by swinging the guide bar. Now continue with the dual bore and fell the tree using the safe corner method or turn around method.

Are you kidding me lol you dont do this very often do you ,thats pretty dangerous and a really good way to barbor chair a tree exspecilly on hard wood ,you should plunge cut from both sides and leave the very back few inches as a trigger ,that way the tree is cut up hinge set wedges set and no stress on the tree what so ever and then cut trigger and watch her fall right over ,no barbor chairs and wide uncontroled trees flopping just anywhere lol ,im just saying ,had that been a hickory or a oak speacies on could damage the trees itself and or damage themself and or equipment not being completely prepared and plain out with every possible scenario though of and evaluated and if your not real experienced you should ask a knowledgeable experienced person of the craft to give you their guidance or just dont do it ,vecause cutting big timber the wrong way can and most likely will kill you and your powersaw and no tree or amount of money is worth leaving your loved ones sad and heart broken liveing life without you . The only thing you had going for you is luck ,this time lol this time ,dang brother be carful out there .... be extra carful and stop hanging around a cut up tree just to make a video lol way to unsafe and thats not what you want to teach others ,just saying i hope you dont take this as a bad coment or mean spirited in anyway ,becuse i promise you that is not my intention ,for i just want you know just how that its very unsafe that way and i dont want to see anyone get hurt not if i can help them from it ,and if typing a few words is nothing at all and its the right thing to do i believe so yeh ,peace love and kindness is what i pray for all Gods creatures and mean no disresect in anyway brother ,God bless you and yours and share the kindness with those around you and lets change the world one day ,one good deed at a time until everyone is free from hate !!!!!!

Great vid I’ve backed off that type of situation in the past bc of inexperience now I might give it a go thanks.

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. Looks risky, though - it looks like the horizontal back cut can go too far into the trunk unless you're very careful, as opposed to the usual method (with a chainsaw whose bar is larger than the tree diameter) where you can see directly how deep the cut is.

Great video!!!

what kind of poplar is that? it looks like our ash trees.

I was shown to make the sink or wedge cut horizontally first as you can use the sight lines on the saw to get the correct fall line. Also I use the sight lines when cutting the back cut when felling a tree with a larger diameter than the bar. This can stop you cutting into the hinge as you cut from each side. Cheers, John(UK).

Your bore cut should have been lower hense why it snapped off the hinge in my opinion. You left a fat hinge but it snapped right off

Is it safe to plunge cut like this (around the tree instead of through and then back), without keeping holding wood at the back? Is it prone to barber chairing using this method?

Very informative, exactly what I was looking for, excellent video my man, thank you brother, stay safe out there

This is like the 10th video i've seen in two days on how to cut a tree - your the only one who yelled "timber" Lol ! Must have went out of style maybe who knows… Good vid though ! I am going to cut an 18" thick branch about 30' long hanging at a 40 degree angle with my new $49.00 8 amp electric chain saw 14" bar - if it works the saw paid for itself cause the tree guy wants 65 to show up with his bucket truck

I just witnessed a tree murder

Thanks legend!

Wondering why you have a 20" bar on a 70cc saw? That saw is sold with a 28" bar where I live. Some it's even run 32". Would make your life alot easier

George Clooney has lost his mind.

Cool. Thanks for the video. IT showed me exactly what I wanted to know. There sure are a lot of nervous douchebags on this comment section whining about your video.

That is a Ash tree not a poplar

I'd like to see a tree SMALLER than my chainsaw

It's called a face cut

jesus christ...

Lol .I told you you dont know what your doing . You'll get driven into the ground if you keep doing this

In Germany we routinely cut with a smaller bar, but we do not make excuses why the cuts do not line up. Pretty poor skill set chappy. My suggestion is take some courses and or get some one on one training with someone who is not a bellend.

This was a good demonstration. But, how about editing the end, shot near the pickup truck, where you second guess yourself repeatedly. Don't undercut the good work you have done. Next, I have worked a lot in forestry. What is your connection to forestry -- as I see your name here underwhich you post videos. Third, what variety of church are you in? Are you in leadership there? Some of us Christians want more info, please.

Gotta love all these armchair lumberjacks in the comments section...

You should not be doing videos on free falling.you could get somebody killed .you dont know what you are doing .

Common guys.. he showing you all not to leave any bumps by the front of the hinge so the tree doesn't "teeter" as it falls the wrong way... Great explanation... something new to think about

Thanks for the video but your cuts were all pretty far out of alignment and not using a back strap was weird. Glad to see it worked out OK.

You didn't show how to avoid kickback. I didn't know how until I saw another video. That video says to start the plunge cut with the UNDERSIDE of the chain and then straightening out the saw. He said that kickbacks are caused by plunging in with the topside of the saw. I have never used a chainsaw, so I have to believe him. I certainly don't want to have a kickback. For a beginner like me, that could lead to a serious injury.

The front cut is weird, plunge cut technique dead wrong, lots of other things too. There are so many expert videos on youtube, they need to be100% sound. Really only pro's should attempt a tree that large, needs a great deal of experience.

As nicely presented tree feel video. Even liked you cleaning the lens!

Great video

I read never to let the tip of the saw contact the tree because of kickback. Yours went right into the tree and it didn't kickback.

Thank you!

why dont you hire a bigger chain saw

Not the place to show that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You technique was not very good!!!!

Not a pro here whatsoever, though always eagerly learning in hopes of avoiding that one big mistake that can cost a person all too dearly! I've never done a bore cut, always kinda uneasy about not leaving enough of a hinge, especially on a leaner that might have a rotten core. Sooo, after the face cut, I make the back cut just deep enough to get those wedges in and then plunge the saw in behind them as is usually done. Wedges are relatively cheap, if I chew them up a bit no worries, I just think of all the dough I'm saving by doing the work myself rather than getting in a professional, though that's certainly not something I'm opposed to when dealing with dangerous trees!

I can't believe how many negative comments are around! I thought you did a great job. It's so easy for people to think and comment how much better they would do it when they are cosy at home watching RU-vid instead of actually doing stuff. Genuine question: Is it generally safe to use the end of a chainsaw to drive into a tree like that? I'm new to chainsaws as I've always used axes so far.

A 20 inch saw is absolutely enough for that tree friend.