it looks as though the tree the limb is hung up in is dead, if this is
so i would fall it first and hopefully the limb will break of with it,
if not it will just hang on the the tree it's broke off from.
when making yor cut after putting in the face notch, bore through the
trunk cutting up to the notch leaving only about 1" of wood at the
hinge, then cut from the center to the back this leave's the last wood
cut at the very back of the trunk. when you turn it loose you have more
time to get out than if you cut back to face. when you get to about the
last inch on the back that is still holding the tree you can stand
upright and cut down at a slight angle to meet the bore cut releasing
the tree. i cut large hardwood timber for a living for over 35 years and
have used this method many times. always wear a hard hat and don't go
out felling alone.
ross
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