That's not a back cut, that's a common way to release the "trigger" when using bore cutting. Bore cutting is common with hardwood.
Forget it, in timber like that I'd pay you big money to do it just the way you are. Medium sized, and without head lean, sure, but wood like that needs to be done just right.I think I'd pay good money for someone to learn me how to cut big white oak and hickory without boring and with no fiber pull from the butt.
I agree. Just don't compromise your safety chasing one with head lean.9 times out of 10 the tension wood pulls out of the stump. Great for steerage also instead of the side or in compliment with it. If the stick is straight up and down there is no reason to bore it. I don't care what it is. Even a little head lean you gotta chase if you do it right. You need to know that you've cut all you wood when coming from the far side to the near. Like seeing through the tree as if it were transparent. It can be done and done well. That is what makes it fun. Therein lies the patience and the art of timber falling.
I cant fiddle with pics on this machine and the lapper aint working right.
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