Scott did actually explain wood fibres absolutely spot on. That's how I was taught by a carpenter on how to chisel out wood & how knowing about the fibres helps prevent you accidently splitting wood.

@snorecore814

Жыл бұрын

Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee Eeeeeeeeee

@fruitnut123

Жыл бұрын

True for carpentry but when it comes to cutting down a tree you can only cut against the grain. Thus making Scott's explanation completely moot.

@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum

Жыл бұрын

The wood looks a little burly which would also explain why the 2nd drop shattered the log, the fungus changes the fibres & actually weakens the living tree apparently.

@lrgload3547

Жыл бұрын

@@fruitnut123 not moot at all, he perfectly explains why it’s easier to split wood when you work with the grain as opposed to against it. They’re not chopping down trees, they’re splitting wood.

@martinw28703

Жыл бұрын

@@lrgload3547 Exactly! The force from the axe would be the same as the force from a wood splitter. And as we see against the grain, it cuts like scissors. If it cut like a chainsaw falling a tree, there would be 2 solid pieces instead of many.

That paver shot is definitely in the running for Slowy of the Year, and its only March! Massive props to Editor Jack for getting that perfectly framed!

@SirSpot86

Жыл бұрын

Not only is it only March but it's their second video of the year.

@graysonosier1511

Жыл бұрын

😜 this is awesome 6:17 like the fire extinguishers

@PinkiePo

Жыл бұрын

*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்**ДАЙ БОГ ВСЕМ* : _ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ХОРОШЕГО НАСТРОЕННИЯ_! 🥺🙏 А Я ЗАНИМАЮСЬ И МНЕ ОСТАЛСЯ 800 П-О-Д-П-И-С-Ч-И-К ДО СВОЕЙ ЦЕЛИ🥺😣 *ЖЕЛАЮ ЗДОРОВЬЯ ТВОЕЙ МАМЕ* 🥺*ДАЙ БОГ ВСЕМ* : _ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ХОРОШЕГО НАСТРОЕННИЯ_! 🥺🙏 А Я ЗАНИМАЮСЬ И МНЕ ОСТАЛСЯ 800 П-О-Д-П-И-С-Ч-И-К ДО СВОЕЙ ЦЕЛИ🥺😣 *ЖЕЛАЮ ЗДОРОВЬЯ ТВОЕЙ МАМЕ* 🥺

That was probably Scott's best science talk yet Props to Jack for that

@gideonmartin9908

Жыл бұрын

Never read the graphic before. Always thought his last name was Goreson or Gorenson. Say it in your head, trust me

@georgegoulemas4590

10 ай бұрын

Agreed😉

@Hank193

9 ай бұрын

I love those talks.

@relevantinformation6655

7 ай бұрын

😂

There is no HR without Jack. Give that man a raise! He brings it EVERY video!

Props to editor Jack for not trying to stroke his own ego.😂

@HanzoCrimson

Жыл бұрын

In absolute agreement with that

@Gilgalad1111

Жыл бұрын

The perfect comment

@joshua.snyder

Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to do it.

@KingLukeGames

Жыл бұрын

Wish I had an ego to stroke 😂

@mikebott2718

Жыл бұрын

All about Jack the Eddie boy!

I'll give Scott a round of applause for taking Jack's clever burn in stride 👏

@PinkiePo

Жыл бұрын

*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்*

In case anyone is wondering, the music at 2:40 is called Cruise Control by Sync Royalty.

You guys are my five year olds favorite. It's nice to see a channel I don't have to worry about her watching. We watch you guys everyday before school. Hats off to ya.

Yo I think Scott Gaunson's efforts these past 12 years have been big and he definitely deserves a round of applause 👏

@sadyechester6934

Жыл бұрын

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 My attempt of a round of an applause 😅

@marlowsanchez6863

Жыл бұрын

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 There's my try.

@Astral575

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 👏 👏 👏👏👏 Here's mine

@seaffy

Жыл бұрын

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🎉

@burthuffman2802

Жыл бұрын

Love him too!

As a woodworker I can say that Scott's hair analogy for how wood grain works is on point. I've used the same comparison myself so props to the man for a really good "science with Gaunson"

@MyRegardsToTheDodo

Жыл бұрын

Wood also gets more brittle while drying out (and the stump looked a bit rotten), that's why the stump exploded. When you store wood it dries out, which means it loses mass. The inside of the wood gets smaller, which means the grain can tear itself apart, leaving cracks inside the wood. That's why you only use dry wood for building materials and why it's a pain in the a** to store larger pieces of wood for wood carvings.

@ripcraigbtwthisisiann5033

Жыл бұрын

Is your daughter named Lily?

@UrLoCaLtRoLl

Жыл бұрын

There is someone in my school called Anna o‘neil

@zackfaircc5624

Жыл бұрын

And props to Jack for editing it!

@drenz1523

10 ай бұрын

​@@MyRegardsToTheDodoscience with dodo

Amazing video as always! As referring to the strength of wood, as it becomes more and more dry, it gets harder and therefore, brittle . It's more prone to split or explode. Freshly cut hardwood or soft wood will have more elasticity so it resists force of impact a little better than dried wood.

There needs to be a compilation video of the Science With Gaunson moments. And props to editor Jack.

Editor Jack deserves props for the amazing shots he’s taken, especially when he has to do a panoramic shot with the phantom

@PinkiePo

Жыл бұрын

*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்*

@hollytehmoomin

Жыл бұрын

basketball

@simonmultiverse6349

Жыл бұрын

Have you guys tried throwing sodium in a large pond or river? You'll be glad you did!

@VanillaLibrarian

Жыл бұрын

​​@@simonmultiverse6349 If they ever do that, I hope they make their own pond, though, because it'll fuck up everything in it.

Just gotta give props to Jack for great editing, Rexy for always being in danger, Herron for having great hair, and Stanford for just being Stanford... I feel like I'm forgetting something. OH YEAH and massive props to KFC for keeping the boys fed!!!

@dfamily4500

Жыл бұрын

LOL FORGOT SOMEBODY ELSE

@ku8721

Жыл бұрын

@@dfamily4500 No I don't think so... oh wait!!! The builders, the drone pilot, the land owners who let them set this up, people who drove past while they were filming... and of course YOU the good people watching and commenting on KZread! Yep that should cover it! Also I've love to know which of the team liked my comment. Probably either Jack as the editor, or Herron because I said he had great hair! Although I love it to be Rexy somehow!!!

@Shrek_42069

7 ай бұрын

@ku8721 Are you sure your not forgetting someone 😅

RIP The giant hammer comment if you remember😢

Mad props to Jack and Herron

Round of applause for editor Jack, done a great job

Would be interesting to put partially filled barrels of gasoline (or other flammables) with ignition sources with fire extinguishers and watch them battle it out in slow motion as fire attempts to start and the extinguisher... extinguishes.

@Mobius118

Жыл бұрын

An excellent idea

@Jay-Dylan

Жыл бұрын

Add an oxy and acetylene bottle into the mix.

@ricardoloff4124

Жыл бұрын

Yes please do this

@Totto87

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay-Dylan We're not trying to kill them here.. I've seen an explosion up relatively close with oxygen bottles and acetylene. It was honestly scary!

@benjaminbrown3939

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay-Dylan No

That slowmo with the spray paint cans was class.

I love how the fire extinguisher hose curls up for impact. Very nice

That first axe split with the pavers was an award winning slowie!

Any plans to make something like a giant pincer or "crab claw" type device to chop horizontally? It could be a big spring loaded device that snaps shut quickly. Would be awesome to see the fire extinguishers get split and launched vertically.

@corwinchristensen260

Жыл бұрын

2 m beartrap?!

@Flyboy_Gospel

Жыл бұрын

@@corwinchristensen260 I like it!

Huge props to Jack, definitely the glue holding it all together.

that second stump was nuts

Never gonna get tired of seeing things smashed, chopped in half, blown up, whatever. Keep it coming!

Kind of sad to see the episodes be so short after you guys returned. I need more HR! 😂

Pops into your recommendations. Explodes stumpies, spray cans and file cabinets with a giant axe. Doesn't elaborate further. Leaves ... you with a smile. =) Always love to see ya guys, 44club is a vibe!

Loved this video, in my opinion, one of the best you've ever done! Giant axe, rexy getting launched, satisfying slow mo, exploding fire extinguishers, destroyed go pro, good humor; THIS VIDEO HAD IT ALL!!!

00:15 Concrete Tiles 02:03 Soda Cans 03:45 Fire Extinguishers 05:01 MORE Fire Extinguishers 05:51 3 Tires 06:34 Spray Paint Cans 08:02 Kitchen Pots 09:48 Log 10:59 Logs

@joshuagibson2520

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated.

@Tank420uk

Жыл бұрын

44:00 Club

@SMAVDOGG

Жыл бұрын

thank you, I used this through the whole video,lol

@doomster3445

Жыл бұрын

Make this the top comment pls

@mtnman8783

Жыл бұрын

I had no idea what was going on untill you posted this. Thank you

It’s funny how much stuff was wasted in this video alone and yet we all love the content. Please don’t stop guys

Purely satisfying slowmo shots 😂

I started watching these videos a few years ago… then took a break. Now I’m back and I’m impressed by how popular this channel is. Our thirst for throwing stuff onto other stuff seems unquenchable as a species 😂

In answer to Scott’s amazing question: Firewood gets stronger as it dries, yet it is also easier to split then too. Excellent work today y’all!

@Taolan8472

Жыл бұрын

Well, the wood gets *harder* as it dries. Strength is relative to the load.

@utha2665

Жыл бұрын

@@Taolan8472 Yup, exactly. Try splitting a green log that size, it will laugh at you.

@Ickus

Жыл бұрын

In this case its probably more to do with that its rotten/eaten in the middle with lots of cracks all through it already. Might be a bit different if it was solid and non-cracked.

@JC-dt7jv

Жыл бұрын

Balsa wood actually requires drying to make it worth using. The process applied to Balsa is interesting. The cells are so large that after drying the wood is mostly air. Balsa before drying barely floats.

@Dargonhuman

Жыл бұрын

@@Taolan8472 Yes, exactly. Contrary to popular belief, dry wood's higher hardness factor makes it easier to split as the fibers are less able to flex with stress. The water in the wood makes it far more pliable and harder to split, to say nothing of the extra structural integrity that the extra mass of water inherently provides.

Yes. Wood will get harder as it drys out, especially with woods like jarrah and iron bark. However hard woods (as opposed to soft woods, like pines etc. it has nothing to do with the actual hardness of the wood itself) will become quite brittle as they dry, particularly close to the roots, eg, the stump, or near a branch where the grain becomes very wavy and curly. This is why it exploded, because the grain is not uniform in direction and has no support from the “rest” of the log, sometimes curling almost 90 degrees, so that you would be splitting between grains at that point. If you were to obtain a pine or non hollow gum (spotted gum) log about 1.5 metres or longer and 500mm thick, that axe shouldn’t be able to cut it, so long as it’s not green (so been drying for at least five years) and not from near the base of the tree or containing burl or branch defects. In other words, a prime piece of timber probably worth in excess of $3000 😂.

@Dr.K.Wette_BE

Жыл бұрын

Precisely what I wanted to say ! Hard yes, but brittle. Just like tempered glass, stone, hardened steel... (but without fibers) (And these logs even seem rotten)

@slavabrowning7926

Жыл бұрын

If the burl was big enough the piece would be worth a ton of money. There are burl poachers who remove burl for the money. Which is a shame. I do know some wood turners who would pay a pretty penny for a good sized burl

I like how environmentally friendly this show has become

Applause for editor Jack! 👏👏

Great to see uploads back! Thanks for always giving us something enjoyable to watch.

It's really great to see editor Jack utilize his skillset to showcase Scott's talents.

Not tuned in in a while. Gotta say loving the new laid back vibe to the channel

Thx Jack. Thanks for EVERYTHING. YOU got us so far. YOU are making us a community. YOU are THE boy. Keep it up my man.

Glad to have you lads back!!!! You were definitely missed!!!

@whoshotashleybabbitt4924

Жыл бұрын

I missed Jack. Those other three? Meh.

Round of applause for Jack, and the boys!

start a petition to get these legends to get a hydraulic press.

I don't know if all Aussie's are fun incarnate like these three fellas, but I very much enjoy watching them and their fabulous videos. They all seem to be having a great time doing everything in their videos and their joy translates well to the audience that watches them. In my opinion they have a similar chemistry with each other that another famous trio have, namely Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. I am truly glad I found this channel and have not hesitated to share it with all my friends and family. I look forward to enjoying their future videos, keep up the most excellent work!😃

That’s a nice Axe ya got there!

@Pog_Juice_Is_Pog

Жыл бұрын

@Don't Read My Profile Picture ok

The pavers being split is definitely a contender for best slowey ever on this channel. That was incredibly satisfying!

I've never seen a giant ax cutter like that before.

That smoke cloud with 10 fire extinguishers was amazing but the fact that only 4 made such a big cloud too is just incredible.

So happy y’all are posting videos again. Keep on doing awesome and ridiculous stuff!

I agree with Gaunson on that first slowie at 0:32, that was some amazing footage

Editor jack is a legend!

It would have been interesting to see the ax against a whole stack of wood stacked cross grain. They definitely got peoples minds going with the wood grain bit. Great work

Jacks “waste of time” answer made me laugh too much at 6 in the morning 😂 also, I love how y’all keep saying “well that’s not in one piece anymore”.

They're back! Been waiting for another video, same as everyone. This was another ripper! Thanks boys (and crew (and Axey))!🎉

“Well that’s not in one piece anymore” is my favourite catchphrase on this channel

Wood gets more brittle the dryer it gets. Also, cutting with the grain yields clean cuts, against the grain is both harder and yields obliterations. Well done Scott!

@angryginger791

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was going to say it depends on what they mean by "stronger". It will get harder, so the surface will be tougher when it comes to scratches and dings, but the "glue" (I forget what it's really called) that holds the grain together dries out and becomes more brittle.

@darinroodman2004

Жыл бұрын

@@angryginger791 precisely. As I understand it, it's basically a combination of the sap and water that lives in the wood.

@angryginger791

Жыл бұрын

@@darinroodman2004 I couldn't remember the word, but I just looked it up. It's called lignin.

@darinroodman2004

Жыл бұрын

@@angryginger791 And now we've both learned something! Thanks!

Some mighty impressive slowies! Good to see these again.

I love the giant axe videos! Thanks for the stuff you guys do!

Awesome video as always fellas! I’d love to see you set up a few decks of playing cards, if not already suggested, and marvel at the results 😊

welcome back! great to see the craziness is thriving ! and as ever Editor Jack is the {unsung?} hero

@OliversElevators

Жыл бұрын

Definitely the unsung hero of every video he’s worked on. As someone with editing experience myself, I know it can be very tedious work, and for videos like these where you have dozens of cameras and angles and microphones and all of that to deal with, it just gets exponentially more time-consuming. I do have to give props to Toby for doing the editing work on this video. I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between his and Jack’s editing work, which shows you how good they both are at what they do.

at 4:43 one of the fire extinguishers lookin like its breaking the sound barrier

That guessing game with the cans was GENIUS!!!! yous guys should do things like that more with destruction of things like that! Guess on the broken/not touched ratios!🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘

Jack should get props for the shots he's taken not only with his camera but from the boys as well

11:30 - Ah, no, don't stop there! We need to see how many really thin pieces of wood it can cut, relative to those large ones. It's always good to watch Stumps vs Twigs.

Absolutely phenomenal boyo's, absolutely sensational! And it wouldn't have been captured do spectacularly without Editor Jack! Great you see you all back!

“Well that’s not in one piece anymore” 😂😂

When those last few fire extinguishers got chopped they blasted off again!!!

Would love to see 4 different colored fire extinguishers lined up on an angle, where Moses takes off only the valve ends. 🚀 Each guy pick a color, and see who's goes the furthest. BTW, big props to editor Jack! He should pick the 4th color extinguisher. 😂 Keep up the great work through 2023 guys!

@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left

Жыл бұрын

Nitrogen cylinders... :-D

Great to see you back guys ❤

Great editing, super slow mo is insane! Love your videos!

The slowmo with the paving stones has to be one of the best ever!

Another awesome editing job Editor Jack, amazing work as always. The videos you edit are amazing. Oh, before I forget… well done Scott, good job as always.

@Editor_JACK

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but it was actually mostly Toby who edited this one :)

@thebestestoneever

Жыл бұрын

@@Editor_JACK I am giving the round of applause to Toby then! :)

It doesn't matter how bad of a day you have. This guys really melt away your troubles. Thanks to the guys here for their fun-loving videos.

The first one was so aesthetically pleasing!!!

Wasn’t sure about Gaunson’s “cross grain” explanation when it started, but it was actually very good. 😂 Don’t think I could explain it better myself.

GO editor Jack! The paint slowies are amazing. I have one from way back as a wallpaper on my laptop. That lumber looks rotten. Try fresh wet lumber and also try to slice the "block".

Good to see ya back boys! This has my vote for the best collection of slowies in a single video. A strong way to come back!

These are the guys who make epic screen savers

Props to Gaunson for being our least favorite member of the How Ridiculous team. It's a hard job but someone has to do it!

(2:04) - Why did that sound like the fart reverb meme? XD

Well done to all of you. Jack amazingly at the Camera shots. Scott is doing amazing at winning when he does. Brett for winning most of the time and lastly for the great shots and completing the hardest shoot and making them Derek. You guys always keep us coming back for more and it is amazing. Can wait for what is next?

@mikejefferys

Жыл бұрын

What about Rexy 😢

@flamedphoenix84

Жыл бұрын

@@mikejefferys Rexy is the reason for the show. That is why I didn't have to say anything everyone LOVES REXY. He is the reason to watch. Everyone else is the side gig. Rexy also knows we all love him without a comment

I really enjoy these videos. They always put a smile on my face.

@AntiSerpent

Жыл бұрын

IKR! MEH TUU! 😊

The axe its back! You guys always know how to brighten up people's days! Thank you for the videos keep up the great work

@majoroldladyakamom6948

Жыл бұрын

Peoples' day. Plural possessive.

This thing is awesome! Been loving your vids for years, and I can’t stop watching them! Great job, HR!

Absolutely love Gwanson. Absolute legend.

Yall should totally drop some stuff on some ballistic dummy's, would make an epic slowy.

Nice shots, editor Jack!

@Editor_JACK

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

5:23 look at the right side of the screen😂

I need a mini game where you guys shoot fire extinguishers via the giant axe and try to land it in something. Big fan of those blasting off haha

Science with Gaunson is probably my favorite bit, er, ah, I mean, favorite source of legitimate information. ❤❤😂😂

You guys just made me so happy, wasn't expecting a video today but you've made my Friday night more enjoyable , thank you . You guys should include the wife's or some of the crew in games , like rc racing . God bless and keep doing what ur doing

@majoroldladyakamom6948

Жыл бұрын

Wife's is possessive. Wife's dishes. Wife's car. Wife's wedding ring. Wives. The wives' presence.

Girls: “why do girls live longer than boys? Boys: 3:26

He was TOTALLY on about the Grain stuff!!! That was just a massive amount of pressure on the wood

Hey you guys, I just want to say thank you from Canada, I suffer from ALS, and now I am stuck in a chair all day. Life is dark and gloomy as I stare at my final year or 2. I have binged almost all your videos, they are one of the few things that still bring a smile to my face. Thank you so much for bringing some brightness back into my life. Congrats on your success. You're all amazing but I always cheer for Derek. Cheers from Canada

Do you guys respond?

Editor jack: "A waste of time" 😂😂😂😂😂

You guys should see if giant axe Can cut through a copper sphere

7:26 Get stuffed, Scott Gaunson. Editor Jack deserves ALL the attention he gets, and more! (And I do mean that with the utmost respect to you, Brett & Derek)

@UrLoCaLtRoLl

Жыл бұрын

How get that emoji in your name

I absolutely love that every time I open one of your vids, and I see the action happening, I'm like, "Okay time for the clip reel and intro and it'll take another ten minutes to get to the juicy stuff." And then I remember it's How Ridiculous, and, no. You get right to the action. 17 seconds in and we're already chopping. Thanks guys. I love that yinz don't waste my time.

Jack, amazing job as always