Dropping an 80 Foot Widowmaker Hung at 45 Degrees

A storm half-uprooted an 80-foot tree and hung it in another tree at a 45-degree angle — directly over my main trail. This is how I got this widowmaker down without getting hurt. The problem with an uprooted tree hung up in another isn't just the weight. It's that everything you do changes the forces acting on everything else. This one was worse than most — the leaning tree had driven itself into a crotch in the standing tree, effectively bracing it. I ended up working the hinge in stages, reading what was happening in real time, and trusting that the physics would eventually work in my favor. There were two trunks on the standing tree — a large one at 24 inches and a smaller second trunk at 11 inches. I dropped the small stem first, even though the leaning tree was pushing its full weight directly down on it. After that came down, I made my cut on the large trunk — and the leaning tree's canopy caught in the crotch and held everything up. That's when things got real. I went back in carefully with the chainsaw and worked the hinge until both trees came down together. The root ball on the leaning tree ripped completely out of the ground. This is probably the most dangerous tree I've ever fallen. If you own forestland or like falling trees, subscribe — this channel covers the real problems forestland owners experience. Hit like if this was worth your time, and drop a comment: what's the worst hung tree situation you've dealt with? This video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Working with tools, equipment, and chemicals carries risk — take appropriate safety precautions and use your own judgment. #chainsaw #treefelling #widowmaker #landclearing #homesteading #DIY #forestry #chainsaw #FarmerizeStuff