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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.
Steps:
- Start with the undercut up to about 1/3rd of the trunk diameter, or until the guide bar tends to pinch.
- Now cut from the top to meet the first cut.
If the trunk is thicker than the guide bar length
- Start by crosscutting the opposite side of the trunk.
- Pull the saw towards you and cut a little from the top.
- 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.
- Finish with a top cut.
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