how do you cut a tree to make it fall a certain way?

Answer 1

cut a notch in the side (base) of the tree the way you want it to fall. the tree should fall towards the notch side.

Answer 2

On one side of the tree you cut about halfway thru on an angle. Then on the other side you cut straight across. That is the way to cut a live tree, but dead trees are another matter. They fall very much however they want, so you can only cut off maybe 3 yard lengths of the tree until you know what its going to do. When in doubt stick with the 3 yard lengths. Better to be safe than sorry.
Oh, and never go out into the woods to cut trees alone-that is a true buddy system thing to do.

Answer 3

first you cut a "V" notch facing the direction where you want the tree to fall. Many experts can drop the tree on a dime. Second, you cut through from the backside of the tree opposite the notch. This will cause the notch to collapse and the tree will fall where the notch is pointing, hopefully. If you are doing this around houses, etc. I would seriously recommend you enlist the help of a professional. Incidentally, this will not work for large oak tree or elm tree, etc. too many branches to muddy the equation.

Answer 4

Has to do with the position of the face-cut in relationship to the third or final cut. Diagrams or pictures for this positioning are essential for clarity, because if not done correctly -- that tree is going somewhere else.

Answer 5

Respect that chainsaw. It is very dangerous when used incorrectly. You cannot get the safety info you need from our answers. The right way to notch a tree is only the beginning of tree felling/chainsaw safety. That machine, or your tree, can kill you.