How to Cut Down a Tree

Step 6 Check Yourself Into the Clinic

I stand in awe at the sight of this forest giant laid low.

If things don't go so well, your loved ones will get to contemplate your own mortality.

I think I'm done playing with chainsaws for the day. That log will make a great bench just the way it is.

Comments

[TheoriginalClark]

Well done & very funny! Despite all the naysaying commentators, you can't argue with success! This is so funny that I had to share the info with my brother.

[QCtreeclimber]

THIS IS NOT GOOD INFORMATION!!!!! NO ONE ATTEMPT TO DO ANYTHING DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTABLE!!!! NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE IS CORRECT!!!! YOU WILL BE  DEAD OR IN THE HOSPITAL!!!  HIRE A PROFESSIONAL!!!!! IT IS CHEAPER THAN A FUNERAL!!

[JimBeam2]

I work in forestry and have cut down trees for a living and i think this article could do with a little revision because of how dangerous cutting down trees is. In this article you should state that your backcut should be flat unlike the one shown in the photo where it comes down at an angle. Also you should make sure that your notch is cut cleanly and that the cuts meet evenly, and the notch should only be about 1/3 into the tree not half. Also you should stress the importance of leaving hingewood - wood between your backcut and notch - because without this you have no way to control where the tree goes. It's also a good idea to use wedges in your back cut to prevent the tree from slipping back onto your saw or falling the wrong way.

[Ben.land101]

 well whenever you make the back cut at an angle as he did, then if it hits another tree on the way down, then it is less likely to kick back at you and turn your good day into a bad one real fast. also, when you have an angled back-cut and don't leave a good hinge on it, it is more likely to go in the intended direction

[maclee]

I have cut down a lot of trees over many years, and find the instructions here, along with the warnngs, to be as good as it can get. One thing I always do is be certain I have a firm grip on the chan saw handles, and that my feet are well planted. I also check that my probable escape route is relatively clear.for when the tree starts to fall, especially if it is big one. Thanks for this good information website. Harry.