Question about cutting a leaning tree...

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Stubby

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My SIL wants to eventually have this ash tree cut down...is pretty much dead. But...she asked me if I wanted to cut the left-most part of it, myself (I burn wood...) then have a tree company finish the job.

There is plenty of room to fell the tree.

This might save her a few bucks, and I don't have the experience or wherewithal to attempt the rest of it, as well as dealing with all the branches/cleanup.

My question is...because of the lean of that segment, do I have to cut a notch, or just start at the topside and cut downward? Any chance of a barber chair mishap?

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FYI...That clump/bush (stump) between the tree and the shed is that tree's twin, which was cut down about 3 years ago. It measured 48" at the base.

Ideas? Thank you.

Rich
 

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