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socceronly
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 10:23am
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Hey, not a chainsaw expert. I am not taking on the main tree that fell.
The tree that fell is resting on these small ones that are bent over.
They are under tension... but I can only access them from the back.
What cut direction/order/position works to not get the saw stuck?
I can shore them up with some 2x to mitigate things snapping back.
Ideas?
JM
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socceronly
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 10:26am - Edited by: socceronly
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The main tree fell on my dock, so probably crunched the corner of one piece. It is resting on that currently and the bent trees.
My goal is to free it up so it goes into the water.
Everything I do will be uphill from the main tree.
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paulz
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 12:15pm
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Yuck. I’m no expert either but I did watch a demonstration not long ago. For a horizontal trunk they start by cutting up from the bottom side just part way, then finish from the top.
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socceronly
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 12:42pm
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Came across a few videos like that. Trouble here is I can only access from the back and I suspect they are under tension in more than one direction.
Dynamite! 
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Grizzlyman
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 03:16pm
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I’m no expert either but I do cut a lot. Can you just cut them from the back? If you’re worried about them snapping back at you- just cut it low down and slow. Cut a bit and wait, cut a bit and wait.. etc. I would think that as you cut it-it will release the tension and just fall over into the water- especially if they’re being weighed down by the big tree. They don’t look that big so stand aways from the tree if need be and just use the tip of the chainsaw.
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 03:39pm - Edited by: MtnDon
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Quoting: socceronly but I can only access them from the back. What cut direction/order/position works to not get the saw stuck?
It is difficult to assess the whole situation from 3 still images. Not sure what you mean by the "back".
The arrows indicate what side of the curved trunk you would cut in order to not get the saw bar & chain stuck.
If you can't get in a position to cut somewhere along that curve and have solid footing for each foot and to have a safe path of retreat, you need help from someone who knows what they are doing. The ER at the hospital near our cabin treats a good number of chainsaw and tree injuries each year.
Or wait and see how that shakes out naturally.
From what I can see, if a cut can be made in the tree I placed the arrows on, the big tree is likely to fall and break the two smaller trees. But maybe not.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2025 08:14pm - Edited by: gcrank1
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No 'spert here either, though Ive cut more than a bit. How long has it been like that? Because the longer it sits the more those trees will take a 'set'; ie, be not as springy. The big tree will keep settling them down.
Think Id start at the bigger, lone bent, cut if needed a good access and footing and as said take a little bite across that bend well down. It will likely crack at some point, settle more, rinse and repeat. The big tree may also settle more so mind that.
Ime, the only time to cut from below is if both ends are supported beneath so its weight would sag in the middle. As it is, under tension, if you initially try to cut from below it WILL pinch the saw.
As always, go slow and mindful of AnyThing that light 'kick' atcha.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2025 05:52am
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Always do a small cut on the compression side then cut the rest from the extension side. This does two things. It keeps your bar from getting pinched and wont let the tree barber hair. No bracing needed.
It's hard to tell how things are laying in the pic so il only give general advice.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2025 07:55am
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Small bent trees, Id cut them close to the base. Quickly score the underside, then cut the back. I would not stand in back, but on the side. Saw gently, releasing the tension at little at a time. You will see the tension release.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2025 07:58am
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Hard to tell from the pics as mentioned, but get a rope saw. Walk out on the large tree, put saw around the limb holding the other trees down. Stand back and saw it off freeing the other trees.
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paulz
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2025 08:49am - Edited by: paulz
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I have an old B&D battery chainsaw I just used. There is an extension between the battery/handle and saw chain, total length about 12’. Just cut some limbs off about 20’ up there. They must still make those things. Bar is about a foot.
Like others said hard to tell from the pics how you can approach.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2025 03:46pm
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Paulz, I have a Dewalt pole saw, can go 16 feet, this would work great for sawing and not even being in the area.
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