Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.39.80 - IDAHO MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES FOR LOGGING
Subchapter G - FALLING AND BUCKING
Section 24.39.80.302 - ILLUSTRATION OF UNDERCUTS
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.39.80.302
Current through September 2, 2024
01. Illustration of Undercuts.
FIGURE 302.01.a. - CONVENTIONAL UNDERCUT
a. Conventional Undercut. May be made with parallel saw cut and a diagonal cut. Backcut (D) shall be above undercut.
FIGURE 302.01.b. - HUMBOLT UNDERCUT
b. Humbolt Undercut. A cut in which both cuts made with the saw leaves a square end log (See Figure 302.01.b.). The cut is the same as a conventional cut (See Figure 302.01.a.) except that waste is on the stump. Backcut (D) shall be above undercut.
FIGURE 302.01.c. - OPEN FACE UNDERCUT
c. Open Face Undercut. A cut in which two (2) angle cuts are made with the saw (See Figure 302.01.c.) -- It is used when it is necessary that the face does not close until the tree is near the ground.
Effective March 31, 2022
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