This Easy Tree Removal Turned Into a Close Call

Tree removal close call — back-leaning tree felling with a Scandinavian notch, back cut, and a pull line (tackle). Dangerous tree removal, widowmaker risk, chainsaw safety, and a real-world lesson: the “easy” ones can hurt you fast. If you cut trees, watch how quickly a routine job can turn into a near miss. This looked like a normal takedown: a slight back-leaner, branch weight behind the felling direction, and not enough manpower to guarantee control — so I set a tackle/pull line. The plan was straightforward: Scandinavian notch, then the back cut. But my chain was getting dull, and I wasn’t careful enough about what could drop from the crown. In tree work, that’s when it happens: a split-second release, a flying branch, and suddenly you’re relying on luck. We got through it safely — but this is a good reminder that close calls usually come when the tree looks simple and you relax. Lesson: Treat every “easy” removal like it can hurt you. Watch the crown, control the lean, keep your escape clear, and don’t push a dull chain when the stakes are high. 🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓 CLICK TO BECOME A LUMBERJACK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSeHVysxbQv_A3Ganb7qEw/join 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Many people want to buy the same gear I use in my videos. Now, I have an affiliate agreement with Husqvarna, and it is possible. Just follow this link: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101142111-15598737 ⛑ HELMET: Forest helmet, Technical 🦺 JACKET: Husqvarna high vis forest jacket, Technical Extreme 👖 TROUSERS: Husqvarna chainsaw trousers, Technical Extreme Arborist 👖 TROUSERS: Husqvarna chainsaw trousers, Technical Robust 🪚 CHAINSAW: Husqvarna 550 XP G Mark II 🪚 CHAINSAW: Husqvarna 560 XP G Mark II 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 ⚠️ Business inquiries: info (at) koskinenmediahouse.com ⭐️ Please support the channel by buying some lumberjack merch: https://finnishlumberjack.creator-spring.com/ #closecall #workhazard #dangeroustree #treeremoval #treefelling #chainsaw #chainsawsafety #widowmaker #forestry #finnishlumberjack