Best Notch Cut

[cybergeek23851]

Doug, every time you let your inner geek take control, you torture those of us who wish to work on that stuff one day. :Monkey:
Now look, Ya'll done gone and confused the monkey with our talks of geekdom

 

[dbabcock]

Geek,
You're right. I shouldn't talk about it here, but every once in a while it'll draw out would-be lurkers like Cary here, who do the same thing for a living. It aint no big deal, really. Like anything else, if you enjoy something and can make a living at it at the same time, then you're ahead of the game. If I made a living using chainsaws, I'd be just as happy. This is the direction I took years ago, so I'm probably better off staying with it now. I'll try not to talk about it anymore. All it seems to do is piss off some or come across as braggardism or a challenge to others.

 

[cybergeek23851]

It doesn't bother me. It helps me see me my future once I get my Cisco Certification in a few months and graduate. My veiwpoint is that Networking is going to be my career but arborculture and welding are my hobbies. I only see it as a challenge to do better in my classes so that I will be making the money to have the goodies like you have hidin' out there in your shop.

 

[treeclimber165]

never mind.

 

[caryr]

 

[cybergeek23851]

The toys are just an added perk for being succesful in life. The real joy of being succesful in life is watching your children grow up go to college, and hopefully become even more succesful in life than we were, and watch them have there own families


My $0.02 on the toys and joys of life

 

[jokers]

OK, what do you guys, Doug, caryr or cybergeek, do with all that fancy stuff? Russ

 

[Ryan Willock]

and to think that Doug has once upon a time picked at Rob and I for going off-topic!!LOL oh well, i guess thats what happens at his age!!!

 

[dbabcock]

I use my equipment to calculate the best notch dimensions.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Hey Doug whats the deal with the 200 acres are me and Lambert gonna be working together Now that could make for a fun days work...Are you still interested in doing it?


Later Rob..

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Hey look at that it's a tie 50/50 so when's the tie breaker we need a new notch to join in here....I see Lambert took the lead...


Later Rob..

 

[Vancouver]

I have a 20 in diameter maple leaning toward my neighbours house. I just bought a chainsaw. I was just going to cut straight through. This notch thing seems popular. From the pic I can see exactly what I need to do. Just notch it away from neighbours house. Thanks guys.

 

[Ryan Willock]

Van, not that easy!!! your two cuts that you are going to make to from the notch CANNOT bypass each other or you will mess up!! that is VERY important!!!! the two cuts should meet but not go beyond each other, because if they do then you have just changed the angle of you face cut!! and the notch WILL close BEFORE it hits the ground therefore breaking the hinge earlier than you want!!! please be careful and go back and read the old threads on face cuts and notches before you attempet them your self!! then practice on a NON dangerous tree (ie. one that if it does go in the wrong direction it wont hurt anything):angel:

 

[Newfie]

Stop!!

"This notch thing seems popular. From the pic I can see exactly what I need to do. Just notch it away from neighbours house."

It is popular because it is the correct method for felling, not just a fad that we like. Notching the tree away from your neighbors house is no guarantee that it will not fall into your neighbors house. It takes more than a notch to compensate for a leaning tree, especially a large one like you describe.

Please get some proper instruction before attempting something like this or it could end up badly.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Vancouver, you have just described the "I dont like my neighbour notch". Just phone your insurance co. before proceeding.
John

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Van,

I have to agree with all the others STOP!! and either get someone who does tree work to watch over you and give you some training or don't attempt it without insurance..I would highly recomenned looking into some other notch and felling threads,but there's NO way to fell a tree like that without some special techniques such as wedging,ropeing etc..Get some help from a pro.


Later Rob.

 

[Vancouver]

I thought homeowner's insurance covers this sort of thing. My sister's boyfriend is professional faller so he could do it. It just seems like a challenge. The tree looks like it is leaning at 45 degrees toward neighbour but i know it is at least 60-70 degrees. I may try tying it to another tree. I appreciate your warnings.

 

[caryr]

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Van I would definetly have to say at least have your sisters boyfriend there to help with it...

Later Rob..

 

[jokers]

Hi caryr, thanks for the reply, but in honesty I was wondering what all the fancy computer gear is used for. Russ