Making the Cuts » Apply Your Knowledge 3

Tree leaning to the right.

 

 

Good choice. This bottom cut mirrors the top cut and creates a perfect V-notch.

Now choose the bottom cut that you would make.

Backcut 1

Backcut 2

Backcut 3

 


Backcut 1

This cut is NOT the best choice because it is higher than the notch corner and will result in barber chair damage.

Choose another cut.

 


Backcut 2

This cut is NOT the best choice because it is too deep and doesn't leave enough wood for an adequate hinge.

Choose another cut.

 

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