Classic Barber Chair Tree Falling Mistakes

It’s as simple as that. Perfectly explained, well done. Literally saving lives with a video like this good stuff. 👍

I'm a "professional homeowner", and I do a decent amount of clearing in the woods around my house. I've taken a few safety courses in tree cutting, but this is the first time I have seen a clear and comprehensive diagram of what causes a barber chair and the physics behind why it happens. It's made me realize that I'm pretty lucky I haven't had this happen to me before. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this information together and share it with others.

Wow, an actual explanation of what, why, and how to avoid. In only a few minutes, rather than 15 minutes blabbing. You are a national treasure!

I’ve seen a lot of videos on tree falling. They would talk about getting rid of the Dutchman, but never once explained what the hell it is. Now I know. Over the last 20 years, I’ve probably cut down close to 100 cords of firewood. 90% of it red oak. I now know that I have fallen trees with a Dutchman in the notch…many times. Never had a barber chair because of luck or tree species, but it does explain the behavior of the falling tree at times. Like the video, I’ve had a few start to fall then stop just like your video and never realized there was a barber chair danger. Wow. I always thought that risk was confined to leaners. Now I will be more attentive and make sure there is no Dutchman and remove it if there is. Thank you so much.

As a retired tree Superviser, i can say this is a very well explained tutorial. Their are way too many inexperienced tree workers out there that have no idea what a Barberchair senario is! Great job!

Very well explained. I see 2 errors there: the first one, causing the barber chair. The second, running away with the chainsaw instead of dropping it instantly.

Finally, a video that actually explains how to prevent the barber chair.

I took the 30-video tree-felling course on YouTube published by a Canadian tree-felling company, and they showed something similar to this regarding avoiding a Barber-Chair mishap. You did a great job with your drawings and video demonstration!

Dang, glad that guy didn't get hit. Very comprehensive video regarding the dangers of A Barber Chair and breaking it down so as to understand the root cause and not make this mistake. Great Job.

A few days ago I was taught by a friends father how to fell trees. He never mention "dutchman cut", but did make sure that I didnt over cut one side when making the wedge. I wasnt quite sure why, but always checked that I didnt overcut and if so I corrected. Now I know what have a potential of happening if you dont! Thx, very good video!

This is the first time I've seen a demonstration, or heard an explanation of the consequences of cutting a Dutchman. I've heard a lot about not doing it and now that has been explained. Very informative and useful. Thanks.

Explained well, easy to understand, and it only takes a few minutes to clean up notch, to avoid any accidents, thanks for your time

I wish more videos were as brass tacks as this one. To the point critical knowledge to stay safe. Thank you.

Awesome explanation. I have a cottonwood leaning over my driveway. What I learned from this video is to just hire someone competent, I don't wanna die any time soon.

Im a farmer primarily but do logging in winter. Ive fallen more trees then your average trees remover but less then your average logger. I had this happen once on a more recent timber track. I really like thus explanation and diagram. Having a better understanding now this video might save my life on the next stick I cut

I have gotten away with inadvertently leaving a dutchman because I didnt understand what it was and worse yet, the potential hazard. Thank you for the clear explanation.

Very helpful with exellent demonstrations and pictures.

Excellent explanation of what causes a barber chair and why it's so important to have clean notches.

Good job, people need to understand the danger in tree falling. Thanks for the knowledge, and love to see more.

When a swinging Dutchman or some other cut is required on a tree that is prone to barber chairing and you really need to avoid the split in the wood (causing you’re using it for lumber) use heavy ratchet straps on the log above your cut. The tension keeps the fibers together. I’ve never had a barber chair happen after I’ve strapped the tree.