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Logging Slide Presentation   61 of 82  Back    Next    Index    The Back Cut The back cut is the third and final cut and is made on the opposite side of the notch. The back cut disconnects almost all of the tree from the stump leaving a hinge that helps to control the tree's fall. The Correct Cut 1. Starting Point Important -- begin on the opposite side of the notch at the same level as the notched corner. 2. Angle of Attack Important -- cut flat along a horizontal plane. 3. Ending Point Very Important -- stop at the point that will leave a hinge width that is 1/10 the tree's diameter. This is the simplest of all back cuts. Other back-cutting techniques may be required for felling difficult trees.

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