Best Notch Cut

[dbabcock]

This is great for amateurs like me who want to improve their woodsmanship through mentorship by the pros. So who's notch better emulates professional sawmanship?

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Although I'm sure Gypo has quite a few more years of cuttin' timber I would have to say young Willocks notch,Gypo's would definetly need the hinge wood cut off,Ryan's should break due to the weight of the tree although I could probally drive my skidder through that monster notch ..What do you think Doug?

Later Rob..

 

[tony marks]

well step on toe time now. to me the notch is to deep on the right picture.
unl;ess its broke and theres not much wt topside.. i dont notch like the one on the left but i see some real oldtimers doing it that way.the right pictures good ,just a bit deep in my opinion.that opinion coming from someone who probably dont fell near the number of trees as these 2 men.

 

[dbabcock]

Hey Rob,
What kind of land clearing does RCS do? I have a piece of local, wooded property that I've been thinking about developing commercially. Does your company do this sort of thing, or does posting throughout the day on AS preclude larger jobs... only kidding. I wanted to get in touch with you, but when I looked in the phone book I found no RCS Landclearing listed. Where are you in Derry? Maybe I'll stop by some time as anywhere you are in Derry is certainly no more than 10 or so miles from me.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Your correct Tony I don't notch that large either but I have on some occasions when I need to and I belive there was a good reason as to why Ryan made his notch that large,I'm sure he'll step in on this sooner or later...

Later Rob.

 

[WRW]

I'll take the one in the middle.

 

[jokers]

I had to vote for the "Young Willock". Any, and many wingnuts use the Lambert all the time out in the middle of the lonely woods, but it takes some real skill, and cojones, to make a Willock out in a public place like a park or green area. Russ

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Doug
I'm not listed in the phone book I run the business from my house/home phone I'm in the process of getting the business name registered with the state and it's been nothing but a really big hassle, and no posting here does'nt preclude me from bigger jobs,I just got home at 12 from plowing all night for the town for a couple inches,anyway how big is this piece of land that you have,where is it located and what are your plans of wanting to do with it??I'm located on the Derry/Windham line I'm only 15-20 minutes max from Manchester..If you want you can email me for more info..

 

[dbabcock]

My plans for the land involve several potential routes that haven't been sorted out yet, but it's just over 200 acres in Southern NH.

Good one, Russ.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Doug send me a email or PM on what you would like to do or any questions you may have..Unless you really want to post it here

Later Rob...

 

[homelite360]

man i gotta get one of you guys to teach my grandfather how to cut a notch in a tree. i have ben trying for years but his idea of a felling cut is sawing the tree at a 45 degree angle right through the whole thing. no notch or back cut. he says it takes too much time and is a waste of gas. although 5 years ago he almost dropped a tree on my dad and he still makes those nasty cuts.

 

[Dennis]

I had to vote for Zypo...cause i thought noone else would with that goofy looking cut. Glad to see he was only horsing around with small trees, and nothing too big.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hey, Rob, dont listen to DB, he's trying to cause trouble. He's trying to get us fighting over the 200 acres. Anyway, its too late, I already have it down and out . Grossed 250,000 US.

I will show more creative felling notches tomorrow.
Here is another felling method.
John

 

[Ryan Willock]

Tony, the tree only continues for 20' above the notch. the tree is also right next to an appartment and i didn't want to take ANY chance on the butt flying anywhere!!! John what do you call your new technique???

 

[mikey]

Looks like you would need 2 chains for that one notch,1 ripping chain for the vertical and 1 reg. for the horizontial.(he he)That notch would lead to some interesting conversation for sure

 

[chainsawworld]

both are incorrect and dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dbabcock]

Is that a 357 in that picture, John? What's up with that?

Marty,
Thank God you've chosen to jump in here! I might have hurt myself.

 

[larscout]

Ryan you guys down in chapel hill staying busy after last weeks storm ?? its still a mess here in franklin and granville county

 

[Gypo Logger]

Its a 357XP Sno Pro Doug. It will outcut your 266 I bet.
Anyway, hows this for a picture, just as I was taking it, the woodlot owner appeared in the view finder.
John

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi there, I wish someone would point out the danger lurking within my Lambert Notch.
Didnt I leave a nice anti- kickback step?
Didnt I make the cuts meet?
Should I have used a jack to tip it over?
Or should I have just ripped it right out by the roots?
Please help, I am trying to kill myself, but am having no luck.
John