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I learned to fall trees in the Forest Service and the rule was 1/4 to 1/3 depending on the circumstances of the tree. On heavy leaners you go with a much smaller face because if you try for 1/3 you'll get pinched. I hate to say it all depends on the circumstances but it does.

Rex, the only time I change the depth of my hinge to undermine the center of gravity is when I'm falling the last 20' of trunk. I would never recommend doing that on on a full sized tree.

As I am now 41 and am a full time climber, Roger is my inspiration. Looks like he was kicking butt like usual. Sometimes rocking a log you are trying to pull with a peavey can get it started.

I do in fact climb trees for a living. I have a fabulous four year old daughter too. I am confidant in my abilities but do not let my ego get the better of me. If I found myself being proud for climbing trees that everyone else thought were too dangerous, I'd nip that in the bud. No one is...

It always amazes me what guys can tell from a couple of pictures online. I am unsure if it is climbable. Peal out some of that rot, bang the bottom of the tree with a hammer and try to sound out how much good wood there is. Have you ever rented a lift? There may be a rental yard in your...

The spur nicely though. I find that customers do a better job at estimating their trees height if ask if it is taller than a two story house. They seem to be better judges of stories than feet.

Good job. I should have guessed the tree got bigger in the telling.

Have fun, be safe and if you mess up make sure it is caught on video.

I have done large redwoods. I used to live in Northern California. Its been about four years for me and I would be reluctant to do that tree without a hobbs or a GRCS and a good crew. I am not trying to slam Mr. Murphy. If you do do the tree, redwood branches pop off easy, large...

Just from reading your post, you are in no way geared up or qualified to do this tree. A redwood like that requires a different set of skills and you need to work up to it to be safe. You also need experienced ground help who have experience lowering heavy pieces on a Hobbs or a GRCS. I...

I used to cut almost exclusively dead stuff when I worked or the forest service. It really can dull your chain down quickly. I wonder if semi-chisel would work better in that kind of cutting situation? I don't miss getting that dirty. Working in ash all day is hard on your cuticles too.

It looks like manufacturing things in America is getting cheaper all the time.

What a catastrophe! Well now we know. Next maybe we'll find out if bears $hit in the woods.

Filling cavities in trees has gone out of fashion. We used to do it with expanding foam which was fun but now, we don't even excavate out the rotten wood.

Silver maples here are susceptible to sun scald and so are the norway maples. I have not lived here long enough to tell if the damage occurs in the cold winter months or in the summer. I suspect it happens here more in the winter because of the freezing temps. Most places in California the...

Liriodendron or tulip poplar is my less than perfect guess.

Those look like flower petals to me. Some trees flower in spring before they produce leaves. I think you are just witnessing the flowers falling off.

I don't know of any sprays to prevent the spread of verticilium wilt. When you cut branches you can see a green stain in the cambium or outer layer of the wood. If it is verticilium wilt, chemical damage, or excessive root damage, it started in the roots on that side of the tree and spread...

In terms of pruning it looks like a light prune, so I do not think that has anything to do with the decline. Root cutting can have that sort of effect but it would have to be severe. Did anyone use the term "verticilium wilt?" That's the usual culprit in my part of the world. Take pictures...

That's a one strong Samoan. My arms could do that but my back would rebel.