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The angled hinge means that the tree will start to fall on the
narrow section of the hinge while the wood at the thicker
section of the hinge is still intact. The tree is therefore pulled
toward the thick section. Making these cuts is an art and
requires practice.
Once the tree starts to fall, turn off the saw and take your
chosen escape path so that you are away from the falling tree.
Figure 41 Felling The Tree