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Making a level face cut to fall a side leaner is going to give you a longer hinge across the stump. That is a given, but whether or not it provides any more strength has really never been proven. One thing for sure is the angle of pressure and tension on the grain of the wood is off kilt to...

Frans, your pics show some extreme tension and pressure forces at work. Typical of any heavy leaner. The best bet it to use a line behind the tree and tensioned to support the weight of the lean. When done properly it can nullify the tension on the hinge and swing the tree to the lay. Indeed...