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That is some mushy looking wood, Willie.

Second part. Seems like a lot of tension and the right timing with the final cut gives a little jump start towards the desired lay. Especially when pulled over before the release.

I think I want to respectfully disagree a bit on pulling not giving direction. I find that with pulling where you use the alternating pull and cut method to get a tree considerably leaning towards the lay without yet cutting it enough to fall, you do get some directional control by degrees...

I recall when I started as a woodworking apprentice, orienting your body to the work was a real big deal for my teacher. He went on about it a lot. That is moving to the proper requirements of the task at hand, not being lazy about that. Allowing better work with less physical stress. It...

Thanks. I figured you obviously knew best what works for you. In the photo, it appeared like a more comfortable posture when cutting from the other side, so reversing hands would give the same orientation on the right side. I tend to switch hands, unless a heavy saw, when I usually need my...

Burnham, you don't usually switch hands on the saw when putting in your back cut on the right side (right side looking at the front of the tree). Your body looks a bit uncomfortably twisted with your left hand on the wrap, possible strain on your left shoulder. Minor point I guess, but just...

Tell the district ranger that he needs to more relax after he calls you. Good job!