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The
undercut is the second of two cuts that result in an open faced notch. The notch is
made on the side of the tree facing the direction that you want it to fall.
1. Starting Point
Very Important --
begin at the level that will create at least a 70 degree notch opening.
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2. Angle of Attack
Important -- cut upward at a 20 degree angle
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3. Ending Point
Very important -- stop when the cut reaches the
end point of the face cut. Ideally, you have created a 90 degree
notch opening. |
Common Incorrect Cut
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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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