Critique this stump.

[pioneerguy600]

I've never cut down a large tree... but, aren't you supposed to cut a wedge out on the side you want the tree to fall on and make a level cut, a little higher up, from the other side?

If you want to do it correctly.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I've never cut down a large tree... but, aren't you supposed to cut a wedge out on the side you want the tree to fall on and make a level cut, a little higher up, from the other side?

That's the idea! Somewhat.

 

[Kodiak Kid]

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[Kodiak Kid]

!! Man some people just really don't have a clue do they!!! Wow!

 

[VW Splitter]

I've never cut down a large tree... but, aren't you supposed to cut a wedge out on the side you want the tree to fall on and make a level cut, a little higher up, from the other side?

Yes, that is basically correct. There are several different correct cuts and hinges to safely get a tree down. None of which are pictured in this thread. Evidently you can often make a stupid cut and still get good results, or at least not get killed because we have seen several trees with the same stupid cut. Which makes you think the same guy keeps cutting another tree. Sooner or later it will catch up with you though if you don’t have a good techniques.

 

[Campbellcontractlogging]

Oooof

 

[Bill G]

That is quite funny

 

[Old-Feller]

I was at a friend's birthday party yesterday. I don't really do birthdays but there was awsome people, good food, cold beer, and live music at this particular BDP, so I had to stop by. While I was there. I observed some stumps the previous land owner made!

All I can say is....

...DAM.
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... And DAM!!
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and GOD DAM!!!
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Evidently the "Farmer Cut" is more common than previously thought!

 

[Old-Feller]

That is quite funny

https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/video/708/708512-fbe5a7c6686dd6637da61ed41811279b.mov
That is more than FUNNY, The flute makes it HILARIOUS Especially when it bounces off his SKIN FLUTE! ERRRR I Mean his STUMP! LMAO

Edit: It seems the FARMER CUT may have been just the ticket in that situation!

I love the part where he jumps up in the air and clicks his heels together like a Leprechaun!!!!

 

[Old-Feller]

Oooof

The only thing missing from that vid is the "Circus Dog" You know the kind you see in Wally World with the little jacket on that says "Circus Dog"

 

[Bill G]

Evidently the "Farmer Cut" is more common than previously thought!

Now, Now, why do folks want to associate a bad cutting job with a farmer by calling it a "farmer cut"

 

[pioneerguy600]

No the guy lives but I did catch up with him later, he claimed his troubles were due to his cheap Poulan chainsaw and poor chain. I looked at his saw, typical Poulan Shark, felt sorry for the dude so gave him a mint 028 I had sitting around not using , am currently giving him instruction on how to use a saw and lots of felling technique, he never ever had any instruction or woods experience, city boy.

The city boy is making fine progress with his tree dropping, will get some updated pics soon to show his progress.