RELEASING ROOTPLATEP: positionT: tensionC: compressionCut over the top and draw saw into wood about one fourth of the way. Bore in from the side but DO NOT cut the top yet. Cut downward and let the saw exit the bottom, leaving a small holding strap. This small strap in not cut, but functions as a "jump stopper" to help the log release from the stump slowly. The final cut is from above to release, made slightly off to the right to create a shoulder. The shoulder protects the bar from getting knocked up as the log opens.