toungue and groove felling ????

[shawneyboy]

I have never seen this before... I am wondering if anyone has used this method and what the advantages and disadvantages are.... as well as can it be used on most any species of tree...

http://youtu.be/BLkgWFh9lDs

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Seems like a lot of extra work for no good reason

 

[smokinj]

Just more cuts that can go wrong! (for me anyways)

 

[TreePointer]

I plan on using it on all the palm trees I need to cut in Pittsburgh.

 

[Thistle]

I plan on using it on all the palm trees I need to cut in Pittsburgh.

:lol: +50 Let me know how that works out for you.I have a couple here that need dropped also.Just been putting it off because wasnt sure how to attack them.

 

[Woody Stover]

If you were trying to get a tree to go the opposite way it was leaning, maybe the tongue would help stabilize it? Too bad they don't explain why they're doing it. Maybe they got bored and wanted to try something different. :lol:
I'd think it would work on other species...

 

[JustWood]

Can't see the video. Won't load.
RealLEE no advantage or disadvantage. Its a method for felling small diameter trees with a wedge so you don't cut your wedge. It's easier to cut your hinge off by mistake using this method if you dont line up your face and back cut. I wouldnt recommend using it with a heavy backlean unless your highly experienced.

 

[shawneyboy]

If you were trying to get a tree to go the opposite way it was leaning, maybe the tongue would help stabilize it? Too bad they don't explain why they're doing it. Maybe they got bored and wanted to try something different. :lol:
I'd think it would work on other species...

I am not sure if the palm has a specific weakness or tendancy or whatever that would make this the prefered method for dropping them, or if the cell structure (strenght or elasticity) would make this the prefered option for palm but not other species. I just dont get it.

I agree as stated above, just more cuts to screw things up. The only advantage I could see is the tree can only fall 2 directions either forward or back, but then again a properly set hinge does the same thing.

Shawn

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Only recommended by very experienced fellers. But very few trees would require such monkeying around anyway.

 

[gzecc]

That palm tree could also be cut down with a utility knife.

 

[bja105]

Has anybody burned palm?

 

[Adios Pantalones]

I thought it was pretty cool. Extra time to be sure.

Possible advantage I see- might reduce possible twisting during the fall

 

[golfandwoodnut]

The guy said in his comments he never uses it on really big trees. I guess the main advantage is you can pound the wedge and not worry about hitting your chain.