How To Cut Down a Dangerous Leaning Tree

That tree is an accurate representation in shape of the lumber I purchase from retail stores.

Brock, I have used that same method several times in the past couple of years. I have been cutting trees for firewood for around 42 years and can't believe how wrong I was doing it on many occasions but luckily never got hurt. I will say though that the one one thing I have always done in the woods is clear two escape paths away from the tree as well as a large circumference area around the base of the tree; even if it took 15-20 minutes to do when under growth was thick. Great video!!

As someone with quite a bit of cutting experience (although far from claiming to be a pro), I knew pretty much everything that you explained in this video, but could probably never have explained it as well or thoroughly as you did. You did a fine job of explaining everything. You also did a great job of actually felling the tree. Of course you're always going to have the pseudo pros that tell you what you did wrong, or what you could have done better, but to me, that tree did exactly what you wanted it to do, and don't personally see anything that I'd have done differently. Nice job Brock!

A well detailed set of steps to handle a problematic tree job. Thanks for sharing.. All the best and God Bless. 🙏❤🇺🇸

Lots of good information in this one.

That really is one very much leaning tree. never seen it done that way but it certainly work out nicely, Good seeing you out there Brock. have a great day and stay safe in the crazy weather we've had this Spring.

Best felling advice I have seen on the net. Thanks.

I was gonna say bs when the video started, but I'm the end. I was impressed.

Excellent video!!!!! Great job!!!

Brock, thanks for taking the time to show this technique with explaining how it all works!

What a great video I learned a lot. Thank you.

With red alder out west, it's a very soft, hard wood. Actually has a btu value near or under a pine tree. Super sharp chain and plenty of power on point. Is the common way people deal with them. . It's also the tree that's taken quite a few people's lives, because they don't take it seriously. and / or try and fall one with a dull chain. or a way little home owner saw.

Good morning Brock. Excellent video. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Very informative. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂

Howdy Brock! Good job covering all the bases with a difficult tree. Every tree is different and this one was surely unique. Never stop learning - complacency can be fatal. Well done and thanks for sharing 🤠

Excellent video Brock. You did an excellent job explaining your methodology. I learned a tremendous amount from this video. I don’t have much experience cutting trees and from time to time I need to cut down one. Thanks for a fantastic video.

Great job! 👍

Very nice job on the tree cutting Brock. Another great video!👍🏻

Nice job !

There's also the issue that with a larger tree, it can be hard to judge exactly where your saw is relation to previous cuts. Tilt the saw even slightly in any direction and your cuts won't line up. Compound that where you're working at 18" to 24" above the ground and you're leaning over trying to get your sight line. Then you're wrestling a 16+ pound saw 90 degrees out of the way you'd normally hold it. None of it unmanageable, but it's a lot easier to make mistakes than when you're just bucking logs into rounds.

Interesting and informative. Thanks for the I formation.