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Crosscutting - Compressive stress from the bottom

Crosscutting trees which have compressive stress from the bottom should be done by following this technique.
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Steps:

  1. Start with the undercut up to about 1/3rd of the trunk diameter, or until the guide bar tends to pinch.
  2. Now cut from the top to meet the first cut.
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If the trunk is thicker than the guide bar length

  1. Start by crosscutting the opposite side of the trunk.
  2. Pull the saw towards you and cut a little from the top.
  3. Now crosscut from the underside, up to about 1/3rd of the trunk diameter. Make a bore if the trunk is lying on the ground.
  4. Finish with a top cut.

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