Leaners - multiple types - how to?

[bitzer]

I forgot to mention that once the beech is off the stump and still hung up, there's nothing wrong with undercutting it 6-8' off the ground after slightly nipping it with the saw on the top. It's quite safe to do if your on the uphill side.
If you've cut thru and it won't hinge, a good push or kick will make it hinge.
Because it's on a slope you just have to be careful that the tree doesn't come back towards the stump.

It's almost like refalling the tree and if your cuts are placed correctly the tree will sometimes roll off the tree it's hung up in. This method is best used on trees under 16" dia. It basically comes down to nerve and experience. If you feel uncomfortable about, don't do it.
Gypo

Thats what I was talking about with the salamis. You explained it a hell of a lot better than I did though! That can get a little sketchy especially if you haven't done it a lot. I should have mentioned with that to get ready to run and jump cause once its free it can go just about anywhere. Hopefully back up hill but you never really know.

 

[ric5141]

thanks to all, great discussion - I will report back week after next (I'm on vacation next week so no internet access) on how everything went.

Gypo - I thought about hinging on one side and seeing if I could get it to twist and dislodge, but that's a bit above my paygrade

Did you get around to doing dealing with these last week? I have some in a similar situation.....Hope it went well

 

[headleyj]

Did you get around to doing dealing with these last week? I have some in a similar situation.....Hope it went well

I did not. The best of plans can always go awry - sure did last week. IDK when I'll get to them now. When I do I'll report back for sure though.

 

[headleyj]

finally had time to cut a small heavy leaner, #1a pic above. A forked top of another tree broke out in a storm last year, came down and got stuck in another tree, yielding a heavy leaner...hard to see in the pic, look closely.

Anyways, borecut worked beautifully. Used the 346, tree was an Aspen Poplar ~ 8-9" dia at the bore. I'll use the technique again for sure.

Haven't had time to tackle any others yet. I will update this thread when I do though.

 

[gwiley]

glad to hear it worked out.

 

[bitzer]

Glad to hear it worked out too. Probably could have put the face in and lined up your saw for the back cut and then just gave er hell instead of boring, but good work anyway.

 

[headleyj]

Glad to hear it worked out too. Probably could have put the face in and lined up your saw for the back cut and then just gave er hell instead of boring, but good work anyway.

I almost did but it was a good opportunity to use the bore and practice. I have some larger ones that need bore cut for sure which I definetely don't want to BC on me.