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Yeah, I meant if you go too far your wedge will be trying to spread the kerf that goes through the hinge, losing efficiency. I'd imagine, given the "perfect storm" it could also break the hinge, but usually the tree is over before then.

There is no best/one answer. The quarter cut from Ekka is one option. Hammering the wedges in sideways is another. Gutting the hinge and hammering the wedge through works as long as you don't go too far. A rope and suitable source of tension...