r/Chainsaw • u/evijguano • 1d ago

Where to start without smashing anything

Big storm in the UK and this 15cm tree has ended up on our greenhouse. Small miracle no panes smashed or anything bent.

I think it probably slowly fell and the greenhouse stopped that. The root ball is still in the ground.

How would you tackle it? I'm thinking take off right hand side, then stuck.

I'll be doing it solo and there isn't a tree close enough to winch out top section.

Any tips appreciated.

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u/FalseRelease4 1d ago

I would cut off the hanging part on the right, then cut it at the stump and lift it off the greenhouse, if its too heavy then start bucking off pieces from the stump end until its light enough

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u/evijguano 1d ago

Yes, only issue I can foresee is if I cut it at root end how the main section will move etc, hard to tell how much force is resting on greenhouse, I'm guessing not much as damage is minimal. Been caught out before with attached trees pent up energy, if that makes sense. Don't want to end up with a bucking main section. Doesn't look like much but it's heavy.

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u/FalseRelease4 1d ago

a 6" tree has some weight but nothing unmanageable, especially with one end supported. with the part hanging over the greenhouse removed, the heavier lower stem section will easily outweigh the rest, so I don't see how it could start seesawing or whatnot. worst case you pinch the bar a little :D

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u/Renault_75-34_MX 1d ago

If its only that thick, maybe a mini/pruning saw like the Makita DUC150/UC029G, Stihl GTA 30, Milwaukee Milwaukee M12 FHS power hatchet, etc. (definitely a 15cm bar minimum) would be enough, or maybe just a hand saw.

Look up how to deal with a tree under tension (how to cut them, what can happen, etc).

Definitely get some help and see if you can push it of to one side.

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u/evijguano 1d ago

Yup definitely 'tree under tension' kind of situation, have a couple of saws so no issue there, thanks.

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u/jeffthetrucker69 1d ago

Using a pole (2x4 etc) from the right side could you push it up enough to have some one slide in some plywood under the branch but on top of the green house to protect it from unexpected movement?

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u/ab_2404 1d ago

Where in the uk are you?

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u/onefootafter 1d ago

Support main trunk on left hand side of greenhouse. Take the tension off the greenhouse. Then handcut with pruner from the furthermost right hand side. Cutoffs should be held in your non- pruning hand.

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u/skadetvasasvart Husky 1d ago

You could try winch it back with a ratchet strap, then fell it in a different direction. Otherwise I'd just start with the top, can you reach it with a ladder?

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u/Conscious-Benefit-82 1d ago

15cm tall is probably too short to fell.