Execute Face Cut
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Cutting a Dangerous Tree on the Farm today! Will I hit my mark?
What happens here
The person, wearing safety gear including a helmet with earmuffs and a face shield, and chaps, uses a chainsaw to make the face cut (also known as a notch or hinge cut) on the tree. This cut is made on the side towards which the tree is intended to fall. He makes an initial downward angled cut, followed by a horizontal cut to remove a wedge of wood.
Goal: Create a directional notch on the tree trunk
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw Chaps ECHO — Leg protection against chainsaw kickback
- Chainsaw Stihl — Cutting the tree to create the face cut
- Gloves — Hand protection