BEGINNER GUIDE TO CUTTING A TREE

A simple tree cutting tutorial for the beginner. Casey walks you thru initial tree assessment, planning the cut, how to position your chainsaw, how to get a tree to fall where you want, tips for making the facecut, finishing the back cut, and a stump review. You'll learn a few basics that will give you a great starting place to start becoming a tree feller. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy this video! Let us know what you'd like to see next below!

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[bbjohnston]

I have never commented on a video BUT this is one of the best demonstrations I have I spent 33 years on a 400 man full time fire department and have used a chainsaw a lot... But I learned "Why" we did things the way that we do instead of just following directions. Great video

[adamlauina]

I’m 57 this year and never owned a chainsaw as I’ve always lived in the city. Now living in the country and the old folks need firewood in the winter, I’ve had to “drop and chop” wood so you’ve been a great help to me. Thanks bud and will always come back to you when I’m unsure. Cheers 👍

[gsxroyce]

Makes me miss my grandpa. He taught me all this when I was 12/13/14 years old. Many Years ago

[kmtphx]

Love the way your instruction makes things easy to understand and follow. That's a skill set that's increasingly uncommon.

[thegreatone]

You are very good at explaining things . Thank you for helping all of us be safe and efficient. Hope you have a great day

[briananonymous]

I especially liked you discussing the fine points of cutting the planes properly. I've struggled with getting them right. It's been hit-and-miss for me and this video will help me a lot. It's one thing to see someone make face cuts and a back cut and show how they look, but an entirely different thing for that "someone" to point out what things to notice about the bar orientation and placement. Thanks. Really useful.

[markj]

I'm always watching these begginer videos even after cutting firewood for over 27 years. Good stuff, never hurts to stay up to date on felling trees as it is dangerous. The worst ones are the unexpected ones, the trees that twist turn, fall 180 degrees from where you were aiming them, despite doing everything right. One miss calculation on the lean and your running in a different direction. I'm always looking up as well... Great video thanks for sharing...

[stevekarnes]

You Sir have mastered your craft! Love your detailed instructions/tutorials!

[FatherTimeRipVanWrinkle]

Good job explaining the face cut. I also like to choose the "right" side, make the top cut first, then make the bottom cut while looking down the top cut to make the two cuts meet, thus preventing a "Dutchman" hazard. Also, I encourage everyone to focus on safety, and take a formal Forest Service or Park Service class, every three years. Thanks again, continued blessings, and you have my warmest regards.

[freecycling]

That's a great tip about making sure the chain is 90 degrees to the axis of the tree, and how the tip of the chain cuts slower than the inner part. That's information I've never heard before, and I'm pretty sure it will be useful for improving my cuts!

[savagebolt]

Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music.
I don't know why some people feel compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos.

[chucknononsense]

Nice video. As a Grandpa now, I am using this to reinforce my instruction to my Grandson!

[igowhereiplease]

Thank you! Instead of simply throwing terminology at the viewer you explained both why and how to accomplish each step. Good instructor!

[robikerB]

Just found you because of your Facebook post we just kind of went out into the bush with chainsaws and Cut wood, my dad and my brother showed me a few things. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you for making this and keeping me safe.

[ppthomerson]

Thank you! heading out with my Ego chainsaw today to take down a friend’s tree, this was very helpful and gave me some confidence.

[terristurkie]

Thank you young man great to the point demo and info was on point now I'm 62 living on mountain top heat strictly wood basically just learning the basics.

[Dreyno]

Nice and clear. I prefer to do the top cut first as well. I see people do the bottom cut first but I think you risk getting the bar pinched if the tree is leaning in that direction.

[___PK__]

I've learned so much from these tutorials. Textbook felling with no yahoo bs. It's dangerous enough as it is without winging it. Top Branch is top notch.

[ScottWConvid]

Your directional technique explanations are extremely helpful, thank you. That's something I've struggled with for years and am hoping to get down. I'll be glad to give it a shot! 👍🏼👍🏼

[TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Genuinely good work by an obvious professional to provide an easy to understand tutorial. Every newbie should watch this video!