Tree felling - Dead tree hung up on other trees.

A dirty way to get em down.
I knew this tree was going to get hung up, there was no question about it.
The real question was, where to fell it, so it makes as minimal damage to the other trees as possible.
Husqvarna 545 with Oregon 21bpx micro chiesel chain, sharpened with a chainsaw grinder.

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[scottmcmasters]

Impressive felling skills. And gosh, there's just something about a really super sharp chain and man you got it in spades. A pleasure to behold. Nice work. Thanks for posting.

[tonyoffermans]

I like the way how you cut from compressed to the strained side in one go, thanks. I've seen many ways to do this without getting pinched, but this seems a reliable method and it is fast. It also preserves a straight cut which makes it easy for the splitting process.Thank you! Reading the tree was easy here, but this is not always the case. People should always think over their plan and their safety when cutting hung trees. Also, your saw is tuned to perfection. I want that chain saw.

[rossfincham]

for all the nay sayers out there, This was a good job, conscious of clearing branches and surroundings before each cut, clearly knows how to handle a saw. Only think I do differently is cutting more parallel with gravity, ie more angled on the log so that it drops a bit more freely, but thats mostly personal preference. Go out and clear your own hangups, then comment..

[Thomas-yqj]

I like the Logic of cutting with more Parallel with Gravity Angle.
Though Great Video.

[davidwright]

This saw is sharp! The only thing worse than dealing with snags is dealing with snags with a dull chain…rock on brother (or sister). Stay safe out there..

[naturewatcher]

Only for experienced ones. Newbies should do the notch on the top side to prevent pinching the bar and finish cut from the bottom.

[folse]

so glad you showed this because everyone does things different. you got the job done; thanks for sharing

[robertjanez]

Very crafty and impressive. thanks for posting. As a newbie part time tree cutter- I'd be worried about the tree buckling towards me or my blade pinching as I finish the cut through.

[mitchellmcaleer]

got exactly that in my backyard, threatening two structures, a shed and bathroom. A local tree service suggested I spike to above the hang up in the closest tree and tie off the top of the leaner before cutting the bottom.

[Speedslays]

One smooth motion. Right on. Nice technique

[kevinbyrne]

I've tried this method to free a tree that was hung up, however -- as happened here -- the result was a tree that became more and more vertical -- but remained hung up.
You really need a lever or a winch or a peavey/cant hook to push or pull or roll the tree away from the tree on which it's resting (which, of course, was what you finally did).
Also, this method is risky, since the large upper part of the tree falls repeatedly immediately in front of you, with no hinge to control its fall.

[scotturley]

Can some one explain why he doesn't cut the underside first. How does the saw not get pinched?

[rw]

That made limbing easier. I haven't had to do this but I've only filled one public land firewood permit.
I did find that the gloves I had from the equipment dealer sucked for winter. Snow got in from above and heat from my hand melted the snow outside and soaked the glove. Leather work gloves did the trick afterwards but I just got a pair of leather mig welding gloves that cover much of my forearm. That should make next winter comfy.

[DrewJacobson]

Man! You really had to work for that one!

[bear]

LOL...THAT BUGGER DOESN'T WANT TO LAY DOWN

[samTollefson]

I have left many leaners in the hilly woods for nature to take its course, checking back every so often until they fell on their own.
Just too dangerous, and there were plenty of other pickings available anyway.

[thecollectoronthecorner]

Just Subscribed. We reciently posted a video of me doing almost the same procedure on a red oak with a vintage Lombard chainsaw.

[zanthiel]

You handle the finely-tuned chainsaw like a boss!

[charleslincoln]

What are some good tips on knowing they are standing dead’s
I see leaves at very top so I leave em but have seen many like this

[timberray]

You had the felling lever with you, why didn't you just use the hook to roll the tree out of the hang? To release the tree from its hinge you can bore out the middle leaving a two inch strap on each side, then cutting thru the sides at a forty five degree angle so as not to pinch the bar. I learned this method from a German forester and it works great.