any getbiggers use a chainsaw?

[TigerStripes]

I just got a 50cc chainsaw. Gonna go cut down a bunch of trees on my property next week. I am a bit intimidated by the really thick trees but I will dominate that shit.

I can't wait to start cutting through shit.

[Marty Champions]

I just got a 50cc chainsaw. Gonna go cut down a bunch of trees on my property next week. I am a bit intimidated by the really thick trees but I will dominate that shit.

I can't wait to start cutting through shit.

you need a pulley ratchet and a chain , to ensure it will fall in desired direction

[ChristopherA]

you need a pulley ratchet and a chain , to ensure it will fall in desired direction

not if you know how to drop a tree

[TigerStripes]

you need a pulley ratchet and a chain , to ensure it will fall in desired direction

What if I just notch it really well and create a good hinge for it to fall with?

I've read a LOT of things about how to cut down trees and they never mentioned pulleys and chains

[TigerStripes]

not if you know how to drop a tree

Exactly. My buddy works as a tree cutter and he said I just gotta let the notch and hinge do all the work.

I'm gonna start on the small trees and work my way up to the old growth beasts.

[gym**rat]

What if I just notch it really well and create a good hinge for it to fall with?

I've read a LOT of things about how to cut down trees and they never mentioned pulleys and chains

That will work great. I love my chainsaw. Just the sound of it raises my test levels.

[ChristopherA]

What if I just notch it really well and create a good hinge for it to fall with?

I've read a LOT of things about how to cut down trees and they never mentioned pulleys and chains

You are correct. Be careful regardless

[Marty Champions]

What if I just notch it really well and create a good hinge for it to fall with?

I've read a LOT of things about how to cut down trees and they never mentioned pulleys and chains

use a ratchet device to pull leverage from another tree then do your thing

you cant cut a tree down safley without this device

[Marty Champions]

Exactly. My buddy works as a tree cutter and he said I just gotta let the notch and hinge do all the work.

I'm gonna start on the small trees and work my way up to the old growth beasts.

so youre saying you can eye out a trees weight  and know exactly wich side is prone to fall first?

just because your notching out a tree a certain way doesnt mean shit bro

[TigerStripes]

You are correct. Be careful regardless

I got safety chaps, gloves, and helmet.

I am very intimidated by this machine, I am taking it seriously.

[ChristopherA]

use a ratchet device to pull leverage from another tree then do your thing

you cant cut a tree down safley without this device

Just stop, you are wrong. Cut down a ton of trees, have seen my father cut down a ton of trees, have seen tree services cut down a ton of trees. 90% of the time those devices werent used

[Marty Champions]

that tree might fall in any direction regardless where you notch it out son

[TigerStripes]

so youre saying you can eye out a trees weight  and know exactly wich side is prone to fall first?

just because your notching out a tree a certain way doesnt mean shit bro

From what I researched, you can factor all that stuff in, lean on the tree and weight in the canopy just needs to be considered, but it doesn't totally control its fall.

But I will look into what you are talking about.

[TigerStripes]

use a ratchet device to pull leverage from another tree then do your thing

you cant cut a tree down safley without this device

What the fuck am I supposed to do? Climb up a 100 foot tree to put ratchets and chains up?

How do you install these things? I'm cutting some TALL douglas firs, these aren't some little Apple trees.

[ChristopherA]

What the fuck am I supposed to do? Climb up a 100 foot tree to put ratchets and chains up?

How do you install these things? I'm cutting some TALL douglas firs, these aren't some little Apple trees.

You seem to have your bases covered. Johnny doesnt know what he's talking about

[TigerStripes]

You seem to have your bases covered. Johnny doesnt know what he's talking about

Thanks man.

I have tons of space to drop the trees. Shouldn't be too hard.

[Henda]

A lad i know who does it for a living cuts down some really large trees using just a chainsaw and wedges. Just keeps cutting deeper and adding wedges so it falls away. If you have to chop them up start with the tops and work down as the nearer the roots the higher the soil content which will blunt your chain faster.

[FitnessFrenzy]

I use one sometimes.

[ChristopherA]

A lad i know who does it for a living cuts down some really large trees using just a chainsaw and wedges. Just keeps cutting deeper and adding wedges so it falls away. If you have to chop them up start with the tops and work down as the nearer the roots the higher the soil content which will blunt your chain faster.

Good info. Careful not to bury the blade into the dirt, could be unseen rocks you will hit or even cause a ricochet. Good way is to do several cut half way through the tree then cut all the way through in one spot. Flip the log over and finish the cuts with no risk of blunting your saw

[Rami]

that tree might fall in any direction regardless where you notch it out son

x2

but will he listen?

I've cut down many trees and the notch thing is not fail safe what so ever. I never take a chance, except once working with this guy who said he knew what he was doing, instead of falling in direction of the notch the tree fell right next to somebodies RV, of cause he said " it fell just like I wanted it too ", I didn't bother to say anything.

[freespirit]

What if I just notch it really well and create a good hinge for it to fall with?

I've read a LOT of things about how to cut down trees and they never mentioned pulleys and chains

Listen to the falcon, son.

[ChristopherA]

Yeah because playing landlord to Mexicans makes Johnnay an expert on dropping trees. God knows his diet info is solid, just look at his physique. 

[Tapeworm]

Sometimes.

[Montague]

I just got a 50cc chainsaw. Gonna go cut down a bunch of trees on my property next week. I am a bit intimidated by the really thick trees but I will dominate that shit.

I can't wait to start cutting through shit.

Always notch it. A good-sized notch is usually enough to control fall direction. If the tree is near anything like a house, garage, power lines, etc., a ratchet is a good idea for added precaution. Make sure there are no twists in the strap, as this will weaken its strength.

[Mr Nobody]

Chainsaw's sometimes will kickback on you meaning if they hit knot or something in the wood watch out.