Oct 15, 2012 · For felling, wedge size depends on tree size, most greenhorns will buy the biggest wedges they can get (a spinoff from the big bar small dik syndrome :bang but long wedges are …

Nov 5, 2006 · I'd like to purchase a good assortment of felling wedges. I already have a few cheap 8" and 10" plastic single tapers. I am considering purchasing a few K&H Triple Tapers. I'm concerned …

Jan 28, 2009 · Got some big boys (by my standards) to drop and now's as good a time as any to learn what makes for a great felling wedge and what sizes to get. I've a few small wedges and a bunch of …

Apr 8, 2008 · Been looking to get myself a starter set and was wondering what would be some good sizes to purchase- and what other ones might be unneeded/redundant or just too small. Searching …

Feb 26, 2008 · I use the plastic wedges far more than the steel ones, however if I'm felling a large tree (3' diameter or more) I will go with the steel wedges because by the time I can get them in there, the …

Apr 26, 2008 · I was wondering if any body makes their own Felling Wedges. I usually buy the ABS Plastic Felling Wedge for $6.00, because I can only find them at the Local TSC, or Canadian Tire …

Mar 5, 2013 · To drive plastic felling wedges I use a 28.5" boys axe with I believe a 3lb head. Its small and easy to carry, drives wedges well and I use it to cut small limbs and saplings.

Apr 10, 2023 · Most of the trees I have been felling are small-ish (12-18" DBH), so I find the Oregon 5.5" wedges work better than the longer wedges (it sucks to bottom your wedge on the holding wood …

Mar 23, 2014 · An open 90 degree notch can help control the fall by not breaking the hinge before the tree hits the ground. When felling for the sawmill I make the smallest notch that will do the job and …

Mar 1, 2010 · If you really think it is worth while to make your own felling wedges I would use a hard wood - pine will probably just splinter and mushroom after one or two trees and I doubt it would work …