How would you cut the branch circled in red

[conner1129]

The plan is to go where the x is and put a face cut and then plunge cut to set hinge then cut next to the tree the same way or just 3 cut it. I don't want to cut it at the base because it seems like too much weight and too long if for some reason the top hits first i feel it would bounce back at me or something

 

[Philbert]

Pole saw?

Stay off ladders!

Philbert

 

[lone wolf]

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The plan is to go where the x is and put a face cut and then plunge cut to set hinge then cut next to the tree the same way or just 3 cut it. I don't want to cut it at the base because it seems like too much weight and too long if for some reason the top hits first i feel it would bounce back at me or something

Why does it need to be cut, it's in the woods?

 

[Del_]

That's going to make a large unnecessary wound.

 

[Jed1124]

Looks like an Elm from here. Not something you want to prune during the growing season due to Dutch Elm disease. I'd leave it be unless you have some specific reason to remove it.

 

[conner1129]

That's going to make a large unnecessary wound.

I am unnecessarily cutting it down. Why? Practice also it shades the yard and i want a garden. Most of the trees are coming down

 

[conner1129]

Looks like an Elm from here. Not something you want to prune during the growing season due to Dutch Elm disease. I'd leave it be unless you have some specific reason to remove it.

I am removing it entirely because i deem it necessary

 

[conner1129]

Also i believe it is an oak tree not a elm but i am not sure

 

[Jed1124]

I am removing it entirely because i deem it necessary

That's fine. I was under the impression you wanted to retain the tree.

Just send it.........

 

[conner1129]

That's fine. I was under the impression you wanted to retain the tree.

Just send it.........

Is that safe just a conventional notch since it is so vertical i treat it like a normal hard leaning tree open notch plunge cut set the hinge then cut the trigger? I figure it is borderline necessary to remove it where i put the x first to help release some of the tensions as well correct?

 

[lone wolf]

Is that safe just a conventional notch since it is so vertical i treat it like a normal hard leaning tree open notch plunge cut set the hinge then cut the trigger? I figure it is borderline necessary to remove it where i put the x first to help release some of the tensions as well correct?

I would be more worried about the tip hitting the other tree and flipping back at you!

 

[Jed1124]

Is that safe just a conventional notch since it is so vertical i treat it like a normal hard leaning tree open notch plunge cut set the hinge then cut the trigger? I figure it is borderline necessary to remove it where i put the x first to help release some of the tensions as well correct?

How do you plan to access the area you are planning on making the cut?
I would have my line set in the crotch right above your X, ascend, and while standing on the limb make a small undercut and come down fast with the top cut, then make the final cut to the trunk.

 

[Jed1124]

I would be more worried about the tip hitting the other tree and flipping back at you!

Good call, didn't see that.

I'm just waiting to hear his plan for getting to the place he wants to make the cut. Me thinks a ladder may be in the plan.

 

[lone wolf]

Good call, didn't see that.

I'm just waiting to hear his plan for getting to the place he wants to make the cut. Me thinks a ladder may be in the plan.

No ladders!

 

[conner1129]

That is

How do you plan to access the area you are planning on making the cut?
I would have my line set in the crotch right above your X, ascend, and while standing on the limb make a small undercut and come down fast with the top cut, then make the final cut to the trunk.

I have a tie in where number 2 is and a throwline over the x so i can pull my self out. Or i could set a throw like in number 1 and basically go straight down because there is a fork you cant see and number 3 is the crotch im guessing you were talking about. But it could also be the crotch to the left of number 2. When i pull my self out i plan on leaving the end of my rope in one of the crotches so i dont have to worry about the end of my rope.

 

[conner1129]

You can see the rope to the right of the of yhe most middle two branches going to where number two is obviously i had to climb the tree to reset the line that high so yeah NO ****ING LADDERS

 

[conner1129]

I would be more worried about the tip hitting the other tree and flipping back at you!

That is a perspective issue (camera perspective) i may take better pictures tomorrow but i feel plenty comfortable with its pathing aside from doing it all in one go due to the reasons i mentioned. Aside from it hitting another tree(the fall path is clear i promise) do you see any issues?

 

[lone wolf]

That is a perspective issue (camera perspective) i may take better pictures tomorrow but i feel plenty comfortable with its pathing aside from doing it all in one go due to the reasons i mentioned. Aside from it hitting another tree(the fall path is clear i promise) do you see any issues?

Hard to tell from here, but wear a hardhat.

 

[conner1129]

Hard to tell from here, but wear a hardhat

My mom always makes me wear a helmet but idk why I obviously i will have one on

 

[lone wolf]

My mom always makes me wear a helmet but idk why I obviously i will have one on

Just saying!