Some of the roots look like they were ripped out on one side.
I'm thinking one rope and come a long at 180 to correct some lean and the other one at 90 to pull it off to the side and drop. Plausible?
Is there a disadvantage to buying a large porta wrap if I am only using 1/2 or 5/8 rope? Also, what is the best type of roping device to hook the porta wrap to the anchor tree? I see slings of different types. What is the proper type for this idea? From what I see at various sites the porta wraps are use mostly for lowering and not really anchoring.
Another thought, an anchor line that stops the tree from falling towards the power lines . Get it as snug as you can .I am continuing to assess this situation and I do think I will be able to do this. But, I will not break out the chainsaw until I am extremely confident. I think I am going to follow the idea of the come along, prusik and portawrap method. I am thinking I could possibly use two pulling ropes. One that athe 180 degrees and one at 90 degrees. My thought is that I could straighten it a bit, then pull it off to the side, parallel to the street.
If I proceed, do you have a supplier you recommend? Thanks.
So now there are high voltage power lines a hard lean,loose base at the roots and an inexperienced person cutting it! Why don't you pay a Tree Service buy the hour just to drop it for you?I am continuing to assess this situation and I do think I will be able to do this. But, I will not break out the chainsaw until I am extremely confident. I think I am going to follow the idea of the come along, prusik and portawrap method. I am thinking I could possibly use two pulling ropes. One that athe 180 degrees and one at 90 degrees. My thought is that I could straighten it a bit, then pull it off to the side, parallel to the street.
If I proceed, do you have a supplier you recommend? Thanks.
I thank you all for your advice. I'll let you know how it goes, either by me or by a tree guy. I may try to rope first and see if I can move it at all. If that fails, I will be picking up the phone. Thanks again.
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