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[biggriffin]

just gett the members of a caravan utilising nomadic travellers to remove it.

 or do as rods2 suggested, or is it time for oof'ers tree party

[tunnie]

How much space have you got for it to fall in any direction? as that will define how high up the trunk you will have to cut it?

Accurately getting it to fall in a particular direction is very straight forward. Rope the tree above where you are going to cut it. Tie the tensioned rope a concrete fence post or something non-movable like this, if it is not safe to have someone pulling on the rope. Cut a horizontal V in the direction of the fall about half way through the trunk and then cut through Horizontally on the other side about 1/2 way through the trunk about 25mm ABOVE the V. Put a metal wedge into the horizontal cut and hit with a hammer, this will start the tree falling. Obviously you need to be behind the tree, so it does not fall on you!

When cutting wood with a chainsaw it is important that the gap does not close as this can cause the saw to kick back. If you hire a chainsaw, make sure you have the proper gloves and ideally trousers. These both contain thin stands on nylon material which clogs the saw and stops it before you have taken your hand or a limb off. A chain saw can cut through a branch in seconds, it will go through a limb even faster! 

I was fortunate in that a friend of mine used to be a woodsman at Longleat and taught me how to use a chainsaw before I bought one for myself.

No, far too big sadly.

Did think about this route & employ some helpers 

Not sure I'd like to use a chainsaw, never have done so before.

Think I need to get some quotes in when the time comes and go from there 

Thanks all 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How much space have you got for it to fall in any direction? as that will define how high up the trunk you will have to cut it?

Accurately getting it to fall in a particular direction is very straight forward. Rope the tree above where you are going to cut it. Tie the tensioned rope a concrete fence post or something non-movable like this, if it is not safe to have someone pulling on the rope. Cut a horizontal V in the direction of the fall about half way through the trunk and then cut through Horizontally on the other side about 1/2 way through the trunk about 25mm ABOVE the V. Put a metal wedge into the horizontal cut and hit with a hammer, this will start the tree falling. Obviously you need to be behind the tree, so it does not fall on you!

When cutting wood with a chainsaw it is important that the gap does not close as this can cause the saw to kick back. If you hire a chainsaw, make sure you have the proper gloves and ideally trousers. These both contain thin stands on nylon material which clogs the saw and stops it before you have taken your hand or a limb off. A chain saw can cut through a branch in seconds, it will go through a limb even faster! 

I was fortunate in that a friend of mine used to be a woodsman at Longleat and taught me how to use a chainsaw before I bought one for myself.

No, far too big sadly.

Did think about this route & employ some helpers 

Not sure I'd like to use a chainsaw, never have done so before.

Think I need to get some quotes in when the time comes and go from there 

Thanks all 

 Don't worry If you accidentally lop off an arm or a leg. You have a spare.

The same does not apply to your John Thomas.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What is the forgotten supercar pictured in my avatar?

The first correct answer wins an all expenses paid paid trip to St Lucia for two. Honest.


Whoops,  wrong section.  Mr Cretin meant to start a a new post.

[Andy B]

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 Don't worry If you accidentally lop off an arm or a leg. You have a spare.

The same does not apply to your John Thomas.

and that is why it's better to pay someone that has all the gear & experience to do it for  you rather than learning by your mistakes.     

[tunnie]

....
 Don't worry If you accidentally lop off an arm or a leg. You have a spare.

The same does not apply to your John Thomas.

and that is why it's better to pay someone that has all the gear & experience to do it for  you rather than learning by your mistakes.     

Exactly my thinking, at least to 50% of its current height. Then it will be far, far more manageable. 

[henryd]

What is the forgotten supercar pictured in my avatar?

The first correct answer wins an all expenses paid paid trip to St Lucia for two. Honest.


Whoops,  wrong section.  Mr Cretin meant to start a a new post.

Looks like italian styling

[chrisgixer]

Winson woodcraft took 8 of those, in our garden, down to ground level for £350 iirc.

They are local to us, so probably not worth them travelling, nut should give a ball park figure.
It also depends how far they ave to haul the limbs to their chipper regards access.


But get a proper job done, tree felling is an easy way to removal of your own limbs if you don't know what your doing.

[tunnie]

Cheers Chris, I'd be very happy paying that kind of figure 

[Lazydocker]

When healthy I'd be willing to help you out but, TBH, it's easier to get someone in to do it and clear the site too

Don't bother keeping any of the wood... It's no good for burning for heat anyway

[tunnie]

When healthy I'd be willing to help you out but, TBH, it's easier to get someone in to do it and clear the site too

Don't bother keeping any of the wood... It's no good for burning for heat anyway

Fantastic offer, thanks   

Wanted it just for outside fires, intend to get a fire-pit. (going to let it dry out for 12+ months first)

[Gaffers]

Cost.......One young fit man (You) and petrol chainsaw.


Total cost about £150.

If it was half the height, I'd easily take it on. Have to see, getting little ahead of myself here. 

I suppose it depends how close it is to 'breakable'  items.........e.g..... house.....greenhouse.......Omega 3.2 Elite.

You forgot garage 

[Kevin Wood]

Cost.......One young fit man (You) and petrol chainsaw.


Total cost about £150.

If it was half the height, I'd easily take it on. Have to see, getting little ahead of myself here. 

I suppose it depends how close it is to 'breakable'  items.........e.g..... house.....greenhouse.......Omega 3.2 Elite.

You forgot garage 

Garage.. Fire pit.. You know who to call.

[Rods2]

Let us know when you want it cut and I will see what I can do to help. 

[Gaffers]

I can ask my buddy in EOD if he has any Det cord spare.........how far away from he house did you want the tree to fly?