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The Conventional Bottom or Undercut The undercut is the second of two cuts that result in a conventional notch. The notch is made on the side of the tree facing the direction that you want it to fall. The Correct Cut 1. Starting Point Cut horizontally from the bottom of the top cut. 2. Angle of Attack Important — cut horizontally with no angle. 3. Ending Point Very important — stop when the cut reaches the end point of the top cut. Ideally, you have created a 45 degree notch opening.

	A Common Incorrect Cut

Here the ending point of the under cut doesn't meet the endpoint of the first cut . . . . . . resulting in a Dutchman notch.

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