tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56784717562150732642011-08-01T18:31:37.878-07:00Zach Websternoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678471756215073264.post-76030087155628131132009-07-13T14:35:00.001-07:002009-07-13T14:35:14.364-07:00Sometimes a tree gets to the point where it is necessary to say to claim ciao to it. It can be a painful choice to make, but sometimes the tree gets too close but infrequently the tree gets too diseased, gets a terminal infestation of some pest, or grows too tall and gets close to a power line. If any of these things happen, its best to do the decent thing and dump the tree. Although you may have spent hours getting getting the tree to where it is today, it is kind of dishonorable to the tree to allow it to languish in bad conditions.<br /><br />I cannot start to count how many windows I've seen knocked out or automobiles I have seen crushed because of poor planning in the tree removal process. Decide what way you would like it to fall, and accurately measure to make sure it will fall completely clear of anything more that it may potentially cause damage to.<br /><br />Once you've got the falling direction planned out, you need to climb up the tree and tie two long ropes near the top. Anchor them on the other side of the one that you would like it to fall in relation to. This will permit you to adjust the direction the tree is being dropped in, in case it starts leaning towards anything it could destroy.<br /><br />If you plan on using a manually operated saw or axe, please step back and consider how insane that is. Cutting down a tree by hand will take you forever, and won't even begin to be as correct as using a chainsaw. If you do not have a chainsaw, you shouldn't even consider doing it without one. Ask around with your neighbors and see whether anybody has one that you could borrow. If that does not work, rent or buy one from your local home improvement store.<br /><br />Before you commence slicing away at the tree, you need to put on correct eye and face protection in case any wood chips fly towards your eyes. Whenever you operate a power tool, always be sure to wear correct protection for any exposed parts of your body.<br /><br />When making the cut, you don't wish to just cut a straight line into the tree. It is best to cut a sideways "V" into the tree. If you cut in a "V", the tree will be in a position to fall in the exact direction that you would like it to fall. Sometimes it may be some feet off due to human mistake in the cutting process, but if you have some powerful chums pull on the ropes you tied, you can line it back up with the trail you wanted it to take. <br /><br />Removal of the stump can be barely harder. You have several choices; you can rent out a stump chipper that may absolutely destroy the visible section of the stump. Digging out the stump is way more radical, but takes forever. Children frequently find the idea of digging fun, and are happy to go outside and dig all day long with their friends. This was the method I used, and I had the entire stump out inside a week. Keep in mind that my stump was about 1 foot in diameter, and digging doubtless will not work for stumps much larger than that.<br /><br />For Further Reading Visit:<br /><a href="http://www.askmrfixit.net/landscaping/echo-chainsaw-reviews-are-there-any-benefits-in-buying-echo-chainsaws-117.php">Echo Chainsaw Reviews</a><br /><a href="http://hvacman8t.blog.friendster.com/2009/07/removing-sick-trees/">Removing Old Trees</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5678471756215073264-7603008715562813113?l=treeman2f.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Zach Websternoreply@blogger.com0