[unclebilly]

Originally Posted by vash

wait..dont you cut a wedge out of the trunk on the side you want the tree to fall, then you start cutting from the other side? when it lets go..it goes in the right place...in theory.

scary stuff.

Depends on what side of the tree has more branches, if the tree is already leaning, what way the wind is blowing...

The wedge has to go more than 1/2 way through. Usially you want to take out 2/3 with your wedge. Cut the straight cut first, then the upper cut for the bottom part of the cut. Careful not to let the bar jam.

Then start at the back side and slowly cut through your holding wood until it starts to fall. Do it slowly.