How to Fell a Tree Using a Chainsaw

By Steve Nix, About.com Guide

"I got the face all out and as you can see from the pictures, both sides match up perfectly. This is very important at this stage because if there is any extra pieces of wood or cuts here, it can adversely affect how the tree falls."

"This picture shows the removed face cut and the watermelon shaped part that comes out of it. I managed to get all of the face out in one cut."

"If your bottom comes up short of the top cut and the top cut is in the tree deeper that the bottom, you have a condition known as a Dutchman. It can be a mistake but it can also be used to your advantage. As a tool, you can use the Dutchman to swing the tree to the left or right after it begins to fall over."

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• Cutting a Tree With a Chainsaw - Safety Always Comes First
• First, Determine the Felling Direction and Clear Fall Path
• Begin Cutting by Creating the Notch or Face Cut
• The Top Cut and the Bottom Cut Makes the Notch
• More on the Face Cut - Try for a One Piece Slice
• Making a Back Cut, the Third and Final Cut
• The Falling Tree and a Felling Retreat
• Limbing and Bucking - Let the Real Work Begin!

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