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I was more referring to cuttin' bigger trees from the ground in an awkward spot for back-barring. I've seen tree guys aloft do it all the time. :) Gary

Did he back-bar it at all? That technique hasn't been discussed yet. Common practice here in the PNW. Prolly make some cringe at the thought of using the top of the bar to make your face cut. Sometimes it's the only option depending on terrain. Another reason for the longer bars and big...

Jed... practice does make perfect. When I was out fallin' large Big Leaf Maples about 2 weeks ago... it was the first time I had been back out fallin' trees in probably 3 years. So I was a little rusty. I'm not the greatest timber faller (will never claim to be either), but was always pretty...

:thumbup: Gary

Couldn't have said it better myself Burnham. :) Gary

I'm up in the North Sound area... primarily on Whidbey Island... but get jobs as far north as Whatcom County once in awhile. I don't do residential stuff... Mostly land clearing for homes and such in the boonies. I still back-bar (what you called "back chain") once in awhile. A lot of guys I...

I agree... Gary

B or C... depending on the situation. Gary