I use a pulley tied to another tree (or a fence) to increase the opening angle of the saw lines. Thanks to this, I can stand far from the branch being cut and saw it myself. Of course, this requires more effort than sawing in two person. Greetings from Poland :)

Some tips here are excellent. And remember the 6P rule. A few comments, I made at a different video, based upon having done this many times over the years. Forget throwing the hammer. I used a Wrist Rocket sling shot, a fishing lead weight, and fishing line. The line is coiled loosely in a can so it doesn't tangle. I used the "football" shaped weights to reduce getting caught on tree bark and twigs. You could paint the weight for hi visibility. And neon line for same. The reasons are: It's fin. You can reach higher up a tree. The thin fishing line is used to pull up the heavier cord for sawing. Also the light line could be snapped off if tangled in the tree.. You could tie it to the lead weight with a non locking knot. If the weighted part gets stuck, pull real hard and either the knot unties under load. Or the line snaps. You could use a much lighter strength line just at the weight to allow it to break free if needed. He used the correct cord for sawing. You do not want any stretch when pulling. Some of those chain saws have weighted tabs that can indicate which way the teeth are facing. Some chain saws are too good, and bite into the wood to aggressively. I bent small pieces of copper wire over some teeth so they wouldn't cut at all. This meant less binding, but still effective sawing. Since I over think things like this, I once "topped" a tree by sawing the tree, not the branches, horizontally about 30 feet up. How? I used the sling shot method to tie a couple pulleys to a nearby tree. So the saw lines pulled horizontally, which you can't do otherwise. It took time (I wasn't in a hurry) I made mistakes. It was free. The tree was tall but to thin to climb, and if felled by just cutting the trunk, it would hit the neighbor's property.

this helped me so much. I was unstoppable once I knew about the wide angle thing

I agree with the pulley idea. I actually use two pulleys, connect the lines together and put some tension on essentially 100' saw. I only wish I could buy a saw longer than 53". I use a water balloon slingshot to heave a 1.5 lb throw weight over branches as high as 60 feet

In my next video - How to replace broken window panes DIY

I love it when a plan comes together!! Great video !!

What a team. She was great.

I agree. These things are not meant to be used alone. They say it is, but it isnt. You cant spread your arms far enough apart to cut in a v shape only a U shape and that causes the blade to bind. I wouldntve bought it had I known it was a two man job but I have it now so time to pay a friend with pizza and beer.

The reason the chain always aligns with a cutting edge against the wood is due to the curvature of the wood and the hinging of the chain.

Thanks for your video and your wisdom.

It will orient over the branch because the chain has pins and can only curve one of two ways without bending, to get to do otherwise would be difficult ... why such chains have cutters on both sides.

What about huge densely leaf-packed conifers, spruces, pine-trees where it's very hard to throw or place the rope over and between branches? Sadly almost ALL tree-cutting videos focus on far less challenging trees with branches largely uncluttered and unobscured by densely-packed leaves and twig-like branches. I now intend trying to use a $20 sixteen-foot telescopic light aluminium pole(courtesy Amazon) and my 19 foot ladder to try and place the rope saw's chain over and in amongst those densely-packed leaves + branches - then saw through it all from the ground aka terra firma. Paul G

These work very well with 2 people. Its just hard finding someone to help...

I used a bow and arrow to get a rope over a branch before cutting it with a pole saw.

he is "the boomer of the year"! best regards from France & Canada!

Satisfying sound sound when it hits right? :-) I upped a video of wife and I bringing down a big limb with or rope saw. Rock on! (Thought about hooking the ropes to an old washing machine gearbox and strong spring)

Seems safer than climbing with a chainsaw.

Good video, thank you...

Very helpful!

Now how about a video on fixing holes in roofs.

Wear gloves at all times. Not for the ropes but the sharpy sharpy chainsaw bit. Never forget what you are working with. Hard hat if the branch is above you, if the chainsaw if above you. Am I stating the obvious here?

I bought a chainsaw blade yesterday so i could do this. After this video i decided not to even bother.... imma just how a guy

That's a good woman. :)

I'm fixing to do the same thing because I don't want to pay a million dollars to have a tree guy come cut two branches for me. They are really high I hope it works, I'm gonna be doing it by myself

Perfect! I've got a dead branch 50' up. Thanks!

Throw with bag in one hand and coil of rope in other hand. Ask how i Know 😎

For Pete’s sake!!!! Use a slingshot!!! AAAAH!!!😂😂😂

the thing that worries me on these "double-sided" blades is maintaining it. only takes a moment for the blade to become dull if it runs into the wrong thing and doesn't seem it'd fit into my Oregon sharpener as a traditional blade would. how are u putting a new edge on this when needed?

I use a heavier monkeys fist to toss it.

Sounded like several hundred dollars damage done to the roof and gutter

It's a good marriage (or loving relationship) when you can involve the Mrs.

It's not a blade, it's a chain.

You cannot find help - you put the rope end through a ring 20 feet away and that give you the spreaded pull by Yourself. GOT TO BE REALISTIC BY YOURSELF, cant always find a wife etc. etc.

Or..... How NOT to use a rope saw!!

How dangerous..