Eucalyptus Tree - cutting it down

cyclonebri1

phil24_7 wrote: »

Me and my dad cut down a 10 odd evergreen from my garden. I climbed 2/3rds of the way up and trimmed all the branches around me. Made sure I had a clear escape (jump onto some soft stuff!) route and a clear drop (chainsaw) route. I tied a rope near the top and started to cut a 'v' in the back edge with my dad gently pulling the tree down the garden. The 'v' went just over 1/3 of the way through and then I cut about 2/3 of the way through before we both pulled on the rope to bring the top down.

This process was repeated for the next section and again for the final section. It took a long time to log it all and I still have over 1m3 of it left after 4 or 5 years.

It is doable but plan thoroughly, wear the correct safety gear (chainsaw rated boots, gloves helmet/mask, overalls) and be slow and methodical.

If I hadn't had access to a decent chainsaw and safety gear I would have paid someone to do it for me, as by the time your hire all this in, it doesn't work out financially!

A few decent size conifers is 1 thing, a 20 mtr tree is another. Back off OP,

phil24_7

If it truly is 20m then yes, leave it. But if it is a gross estimation, they have intelligence, a logical brain and the correct equipment then it may be safe to do!!!

Silver-Surfer_2

phil24_7 wrote: »

Me and my dad cut down a 10 odd evergreen from my garden. I climbed 2/3rds of the way up and trimmed all the branches around me. Made sure I had a clear escape (jump onto some soft stuff!) route and a clear drop (chainsaw) route. I tied a rope near the top and started to cut a 'v' in the back edge with my dad gently pulling the tree down the garden. The 'v' went just over 1/3 of the way through and then I cut about 2/3 of the way through before we both pulled on the rope to bring the top down.

This process was repeated for the next section and again for the final section. It took a long time to log it all and I still have over 1m3 of it left after 4 or 5 years.

It is doable but plan thoroughly, wear the correct safety gear (chainsaw rated boots, gloves helmet/mask, overalls) and be slow and methodical.

If I hadn't had access to a decent chainsaw and safety gear I would have paid someone to do it for me, as by the time your hire all this in, it doesn't work out financially!

:eek::eek: not chain saw trousers then just make sure you keep the sawdust off your chinos?:eek::eek:

lardlikesdogs

Eucalyptus Trees are fast growing tall trees, I wouldn't climb one as I doubt it would take my weight , You would be better getting someone in.

glasgowdan

phil24_7 wrote: »

Me and my dad cut down a 10 odd evergreen from my garden. I climbed 2/3rds of the way up and trimmed all the branches around me. Made sure I had a clear escape (jump onto some soft stuff!) route and a clear drop (chainsaw) route. I tied a rope near the top and started to cut a 'v' in the back edge with my dad gently pulling the tree down the garden. The 'v' went just over 1/3 of the way through and then I cut about 2/3 of the way through before we both pulled on the rope to bring the top down.

This process was repeated for the next section and again for the final section. It took a long time to log it all and I still have over 1m3 of it left after 4 or 5 years.

It is doable but plan thoroughly, wear the correct safety gear (chainsaw rated boots, gloves helmet/mask, overalls) and be slow and methodical.

If I hadn't had access to a decent chainsaw and safety gear I would have paid someone to do it for me, as by the time your hire all this in, it doesn't work out financially!

Next time, cut the 'V' at the FRONT, 1/3 the way in, then at the back, cut a straight cross cut a couple of inches above the 'V' on the front. When the cut reaches a point just above the 'V', stand back and it'll drop in just the right place (assuming nothing goes wrong)

phil24_7

glasgowdan wrote: »

Next time, cut the 'V' at the FRONT, 1/3 the way in, then at the back, cut a straight cross cut a couple of inches above the 'V' on the front. When the cut reaches a point just above the 'V', stand back and it'll drop in just the right place (assuming nothing goes wrong)

My bad...I did 'V' at the front then cut through the back 1/3...not above it but in line with the point of the 'V' though, which did cause the chainsaw to get trapped occasionally. It was a fair few years ago I did it and I think I was dealing with sun stoke this afternoon when writing this!!!

phil24_7

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

:eek::eek: not chain saw trousers then just make sure you keep the sawdust off your chinos?:eek::eek:

I stated chainsaw rated. They were actually dungarees and a big orange jacket (thought overalls would be easier to visualise, and shorter to write)...which in 25 degree heat in direct sunlight got a little toasty!

When logging the tree the safety gear came in handy...twice. Once when I could have seriously f****d up my shin when it went through a log far too easily, and another time when the chainsaw bit, bounced in to the air and swung back bouncing of my helmet very gently!

All my logging is now done with a chainsaw horse.

cyclonebri1

glasgowdan wrote: »

Next time, cut the 'V' at the FRONT, 1/3 the way in, then at the back, cut a straight cross cut a couple of inches above the 'V' on the front. When the cut reaches a point just above the 'V', stand back and it'll drop in just the right place (assuming nothing goes wrong)

Youtube strikes again:eek::eek:

That's 1 massive assumption, Russian Roulette anyone?

glasgowdan

I find perfect hinges a thing of beauty to look at. Did you see the video where the guys dropped a tree down a 3ft gap between house and garage? A big sigh of relief moment there!

cyclonebri1

glasgowdan wrote: »

I find perfect hinges a thing of beauty to look at. Did you see the video where the guys dropped a tree down a 3ft gap between house and garage? A big sigh of relief moment there!

I give up, (and move a few more yards from the OP)