Another thing I have been doing wrong! I have often "Pulled" (put tension on a line to initiate a fall in the desired direction) a tree using a come-along and line. Most of the line is dacron, but I usually include a length of nylon to take advantage of its elasticity. My rationale has been it is better to have (more of) the strain in the line than in the fibers of the tree.
In the mind of this amateur, the purpose of a line in the intended direction of fall is to get the center of gravity over the notch where the supporting (compression) fibers are missing so gravity does the work and the hinge does the guiding. Felling wedges have the same effect, except a line is more likely to prevent a "fall back" (180° from intended) because, if the CG is behind the hinge and the (now tension) fibers from the notch are missing, the line provides some tension. Once a line goes slack, it provides no control. I have used guys or "preventers" rigged at 90° to the intended direction of fall to guide the fall away from an undesired direction.
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Hammer down... Bet his MPG sucked too.
Hauling evidence to the state crime lab?Miami officer relieved of duty after mattress spotted atop cruiser
A veteran Miami police officer caught using her patrol car to haul mattresses has been relieved of duty with pay while the department investigates.
Bruce
Good for her! For what they get paid, it's probably her only transportation.Miami officer relieved of duty after mattress spotted atop cruiser
A veteran Miami police officer caught using her patrol car to haul mattresses has been relieved of duty with pay while the department investigates.
Bruce
