I am a Joe Blow home owner who has had to cut trees down in the past. I have always had the basic concept of how to do it but never understood the reasons for some of the steps. Thanks to you, I now have a much better understanding and can be a lot safer on my next drop. Thank you for taking the time to educate all of us.

@ericenfield2193

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat as you.. Always knew I didn't know enough, so always played super conservative.. A little greater depth of knowledge is definitely a good thing!

@wardsmith2542

2 жыл бұрын

See my posts above. Coming down to meet the wedge is all advantage and helps the overall geometry. Other advantages include less chance of trapping your blade

@QuantumRift

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I have 3 acres, and trees and I need to take two down in the next few days. This video is a great help.

@hanburgundy4317

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I've only cut smaller trees - maybe a foot to two feet in diameter - and I had a basic understanding of the wedge cut method, but not the full comprehension of WHY. The worst I've encountered is my blade getting pinched in the tree, and now I know that was because my wedge cut wasn't done properly. I've also had issues with my back cut being too high, which resulted in my having to cut almost all of the way through the tree before my wedge let it fall where I wanted.

@mattwalker1096

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuantumRift Did you take down your trees?

Hey brother, good video! As a Professional Journeyman Trimmer Treeman class AA Teir 3, I always watch these videos seeing if the people on here are actually passing on quality knowledge! You're right on with your proportions of the notch, hinge, and back cut! Just a tip that I learned about 5 years into doing tree work from a competition climber that was job shadowing a safety guy over our area of the company, is: When notching MAKE THE TOP CUT FIRST! I know this seems very counter intuitive, but by doing this, you set your depth of the the cut and direction of the notch just as if you were doing the lower cut, so same as always. BUT having that top cut in first, allows you ty have a line of sight through the curf of the top cut, so you can see exactly where your bar is in relation to where you need to make your Apex meet up... I tried this on the very next felling operation I did and it was CRAFT CHANGING in its ease of execution. You will begin getting a perfect Apex with no bypass on either corner, on your first attempt, every operation. Please give it a try and holla back if you want but I don't think You'll regret it brother!

You are not an expert. You are the theacher of the experts. You saved several lives , deserves a life saver diplom.

I've dropped at least 100 over the years on my property with only knowing the basics. Thank you so much for this video and a definitive guide for the future. Takes some of the anxiety out of dropping the big ones for me.

This is one of the most thorough and non-time-waste-y videos I've ever seen.

Nice video on cutting techniques. I have felled a lot of trees and taught young people as well but as a former EMT my one main complaint is no chainsaw safety chaps. I've had to treat too many homeowners and so-called pros who cut their legs when they were jumping back from a falling tree and the saw swung down and caught their legs when they were yanking it out of the cut, particularly if it was jamming. Safer to leave it there and get out of the way. A new bar and chain are cheap enough. You should also teach the "escape path" and clearing any hazards on that path. You were trying to jump over some brush in the video. Not smart. Chainsaws are deadly so stress safety first.

@wizewoods9130

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you @bill lewis for pointing out the lack of chaps and exit route, otherwise good instructions but please think safety first

@alan30189

2 жыл бұрын

Good points.

@hauntedshadowslegacy2826

2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaas, escape paths are absolutely necessary. For trees you can predict and that aren't prone to barber chairing, it may not seem like as big a deal, but getting in the habit is such a good thing. In general, though, someone who doesn't know what they're doing probably shouldn't try knocking down a tree thicker than a foot. Got a monster 20-24" oak in my own backyard that I refuse to touch myself (because of its lean and damage, tho, it probably should come down; it's right up against a fence and leaning with some rot near the base). The biggest problem with regular people cutting trees isn't their lack of experience; it's the false sense of security and 'how hard can it be' mentality.

@Roqqau

2 жыл бұрын

I would almost go as far as stating that chaps are even more important if you've been at it for some years and got lots of experience. Inexperienced users tend to always act as if the saw will cut their legs of and are therefore very careful. But as a rule: ALWAYS wear chaps, no mather your skill level. Stay safe!

@JackAgainski

2 жыл бұрын

Right after I make a fell cut and the tree starts to move if I want to exit I gently drop my chainsaw and then run. I never run with the saw.

Nice to see you are open to showing mistakes. So many are afraid to admit small mistakes but that's how you become great and do things safely. Thanks for the video, taught me some good tips.

@ralphmccurry6826

Жыл бұрын

😊

Thank you for this video. I am 59 y.o. and have 6 acres of heavily forested land that I manage alone. I am always concerned when taking trees down. I had one really near some electrical lines, my well and a carport to take down today. I was really nervous about this going wrong. I never really appreciated the need to spend time on the initial wedge/birds mouth cut. You really explained it so I understand why it's important and it's relation to the dreaded barber chair. The other points were taking out the middle of the hinge and cutting a line to follow for the back cut to keep it straight which I had never known about before. Just want to say of all the videos I have watched, this is the most helpful and have watched it several times.

@5-minute-witness356

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 55 y o woman and recently bought a homestead dense with old and young trees (and a chainsaw). Just wanted to say hi as I was so glad to see another like me :)

Dude you're an awesome teacher! I wish every KZread video was this good.

Weakening the hinge with your center cuts is brilliant. It weakens the hinge exactly where strength is no longer needed and retains hinge strength in that line which runs perpendicular to the intended fall line.

@ramchillarege1658

Жыл бұрын

Great insight. Never would have thought of that until you called it out. Thanks!

I deal with hazard trees around campgrounds and buildings and I'd say that you have a pretty good understanding of how its done. When er aren't using the plunge cut method, we strive for a hinge that is two or three inches, maybe a bit more for large diameter trees. Using wedges is good; they prevent the tree from sitting back and binding your saw, and can be used to coax the tree to go over in the right direction. When its possible, I usually stick the tip of a wedge into the kerf as I nibble away at the middle of the hinge. This allows me to watch the wedge for movement. If it goes up, the tree is sitting back; if it goes down or falls out, the tree is going in the right direction. Sometimes I need to stack my wedges and pound them both in a little at a time. This doubles the thickness of my wedges and usually convinces a stubborn tree to play team ball. When making your front cut, it can help to us a "Humboldt" cut where the angled portion of the wedge is on the bottom. This allows the trunk of the tree to slide in front of the stump and hit the ground first, preventing checks and damage to wood you want to salvage. I like it because I know that there is a better chance that the trunk is going to move away from the stump in the direction the tree is falling, and not back towards me or my escape routes. Some other folks have mentioned it but chaps are absolutely essential, along with all of your other PPE. Stay safe and thanks for the cool content!

Average property owner here. I've watched thousands of arborist videos, found this to be top notch!!! Thanks.

Really well done - the purposeful errors combined with pauses, arrows, text, etc, are incredibly useful - thank you.

@skm9420

2 жыл бұрын

Sure is, we learn from our failure more than we do our success

@2PurpleSwitchs

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I enjoyed this was trying to release my trapped saw its great to have a second saw to do it quickly kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKN4lcZsfrXZc5M.html

@carlosbah4623

2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained.¡Gracias por compartir!

@mrchordstriker

2 жыл бұрын

If only other toobers planned and explained like you did because you did this very very well. Greatly appreciated that was awesome. Thank you.

@chrisshaver

2 жыл бұрын

Learn a running bowline to use when pulling trees. It's far safer than a plain slipknot. I work in the tree business and it's an everyday knot for us. Also a timber hitch is useful in your situation. Great video tho. Also we call the wedge cut a notch.

After watching this video I was able to cut my first tree down. It was a rather large pine tree, and it couldn't have gone any better!! My wedge, back cut, and hinge were flawless and fell EXACTLY where I wanted. I wish I could show you some pictures, all the credit goes to you! Thanks for the great lesson!

@bluegables

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I cut down my first yesterday. It was perfect. Excellent video.

@Boeing_hitsquad

2 жыл бұрын

As a beginner, remember that if you hold your arm at a 45 degree angle and find the point along the ground that your fingers point at the top.. that's how far it will lay on the ground. Always have wedges in your pocket, not "close" but in your pocket.. and 1 more than you think you need... With axe or hammer to knock them in. Happy cutting. Keep watching tutorials. If you start using ropes.. always tension the stretch of the rope too.. or the rope will be useless. For extra security look at a tree jack if you think you might hit a building.

@Matt-bn2op

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, felt so good. Nice firewood might just drop trees and sell firewood as a side job lol

@eddieedentertainment131

2 жыл бұрын

Respect

As a climbing Arborist for over twenty years I can tell you that you explained this almost exactly as I would have. Many people underestimate the negative impact of over cuts.. surfaces that bind are always to be avoided.

Explaining not just what to do, but what happens if you DON'T do it right. Excellent. Thank you. As mentioned by others, always plan and clear your exit path. "How many ways can this go wrong?"

Agreed. I always use them now. I have cut many trees here in Hawaii and I had an incident where I was finishing a job I had been working on for days. I was cutting small trees on the side of a hill and it started raining but I wanted to finish. I slipped and the blade hit my left thigh. It cut through my 3 layered jeans, shorts, and boxers and bounced off. had only a small cut but had a heart-stopping moment of gratefulness and knowing I got lucky. I never use a chainsaw without my chaps now

"I've chosen a tree that's not very big, because I'm not a dumb ass!" LMAO! That alone was worth watching this video. Not killing myself cutting trees, is also a plus. Many thanks!

@FunInVa

2 жыл бұрын

4 minutes later: "So I've chosen some bigger trees, these are some dead Ash trees out in my field. I'm going to try to make these barber chair. Yea I guess maybe I am a dumbass." kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqyaqtKMlqyxgtY.html

@FarmCraft101, this is an outstanding video of how to fell trees the correct way. Using clear and concise directions and descriptions, you showed the right way to go about it, but you did something helpful that I have not seen other content creators do. And that was this: You actually took the time to also explain and demonstrate the INCORRECT ways to fell a tree, showing exactly what happens when it's done wrong. Personally, for me, seeing the wrong methods to fell trees and learning why they're wrong was equally as beneficial as learning the correct way. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You gained a subscriber.

Great video. I did not realize it was important to do the wedge cut accurately. And if it doesn't turn out accurate, then make it so before doing the back cut. Two years ago, my neighbor wanted me to cut down a dead tree because it was right next to a fence. If it fell the wrong way, it would take out the fence. I started in and soon enough a small branch fell off and hit me in the face. I felt very fortunate that it only hurt a little, could have been a lot worse. I said, "ok, I am done. If it falls on the fence, I can repair the fence." I have been told by others that cutting long dead trees is called a widow maker.

I like the way the way you made the tree hop back up on the stump. Seriously, this is a great tutorial! One of the best I've seen on KZread.

I have felled a fair number of trees, built engines, cabinets, etc and yet, I watch others with instructional videos here that _always_ manage to teach me something new. This was a very good video and I came away from it a bit more knowledgeable. Thanks FarmCraft101!

I just came here to thank you. I built a house in 2020 and left some large trees near the house. Well those large trees ended up dying and the limbs were getting dangerous. Two of those trees were around 60-70 feet tall and were only anout 20 feet from my house. I did a lot of research about how to cut them down safely. After this video I really felt like I had a good enderstaning of not just "how" but the "why" also. Cut six trees down today using my truck and a very long 1/2" wire rope attached my my truck as a safety. Your instructions were spot on and every tree fell exactly where I wanted it to go. Thanks for the great video.

I’ve no doubt: With this video, you’ve saved lives! (And prevented no small amount of embarrassing fiascos )

To say this creation was well-thought out is an absolute understatement. My appreciation for this information is ad infinitum. I'm 33, a little nervous about cutting larger trees, and am most grateful I 1. KZreadd it and 2. was guided to watch THIS video specifically.

I'm a professional arberist very well explained of what too do and don't do. Keep educating the DIY person. Stay safe. If needed call a professional to help.

@dgodrummer8110

2 жыл бұрын

i was taught to make my back cut at about a 45˚ angle downward to hinge. Curious if you think there's anything dangerous about that method? thanks.

Thank you for this. I've been cutting down small trees around a property for years but as the projects have gotten more ambitious it was time I had better idea how I should go about them. This video provided just the insights required.

Thank you, I am a strong, confident, patient and smart woman. First time tackling a 25 ft. 20 year old tree. Your video was valuable to my success. I made sure that I knew exactly how you demonstrated to do it, took my time making my manual cuts and I am so happy. Probably just saved $500 and get the satisfaction of success.🎉

This is hands down the best tree cutting video I have ever watched. Thanks for such a great explanation. Now I know why all the things that have gone wrong (like the kick back from to low of a back cut and many others). Based on watching this and past experience you have taken the concern I have had about dropping a tree near my well head. Now I know I am good to go. Thanks again.

@GAIKUGEN

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@bradparker1488

2 жыл бұрын

Yep that covered it as well as you could.

@mikegobig

2 жыл бұрын

+1 on this comment. Fantastic video that even I understand.

@cernunnosthehornedone3336

2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up felling that tree safely near your well head?

@forzajuve4845

2 жыл бұрын

exactly...his back cut, especially on that 2nd ash was even angled down from the first cut of the pie...with a heavy tree it's in danger of falling in the opposite direction that you intend..very dangerous

Wow!! I just turned 70 and this video brought back memories of pulp wooding in high school. The guy I worked with also trimmed residential trees and was an absolute wizard at setting up ropes to keep branches off of houses and making them go where he wanted them to go. Great video.🌲🌳😁

Nice video. You already have quite a few tips from experienced loggers and that is good. You can pull the tree one way or another using more holding wood on the side you want the tree to fall and less or even little to no holding wood on the side you do not want the tree to fall. The "hinge" will be in the shape of a piece of pie when you are done. The tree you fell that you gave yourself a C+ was an A+ if you wanted to pull the tree toward the larger section of the holding wood. You do not always want the same amount holding wood on each side of the stump.

By far the most clear explanation Of the main cuts, their sequence And the expected results. Thanks bro. Gonna save some Folks real grief and injury.

I've seen many videos of how to cut a tree in the past, but this is the first video that clearly explains and demonstrates the "science" behind it. I certainly added this to my faves list as I'm likely to revisit this sometime in the future to make sure I didn't forget anything. Thank you for your great work!

Do you have any idea that you probably saved lives by this awesome video? Yes you! Hats off and a big thank you. I have been doing many of the things you described, without me knowing why. And now I know I may have been doing some wrong and un-safely. Love the "cut the middle out" trick too!

Great advice! I watched this video yesterday, learned from it, and today took down an elm which was leaning prominently towards an ornamental tree which my wife adores. Following your directions I was able to make the tree fall 90 degrees from its natural leaning direction. Thanks again!!!

i was trained to always cut your escape route before falling any tree , that way if you have to run you dont trip or get tangled up in any brush . Also i always wore chaps , designed to entangle the chain if you ever get a kick back .

@keithclark486

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you watch videos of how too And one of those who's never had a Saw in your hands. Armchair professional detected.

@BrockNessMonster1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithclark486 - well, he’s right either way..

@Ramz_-iu7sd

3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Also your escape route must be in 90 degree angles. Not run behind. Not run to the sides run 90 degrees.

@Ramz_-iu7sd

3 жыл бұрын

@@TubeMeisterJC yes. My bad. 45 gotta check back on my algebra lol

@McScott76

3 жыл бұрын

I bought some chaps recently but keep forgetting to take them with me when I head to our property to work on tree-felling. Then my dad told me a story about my uncle bucking a tree when they were younger. The chain got bound up and jumped off the bar, flipped back and caught on the zipper of his jeans and literally unzipped his pants. From that point on, he wore chaps. I think I will from now on too. :-)

Dec 2019 I was cookie cutting 42" downed oak. Saw gap on bottom, where it wasn't "flat" on ground. Decided I'd chock the 20+ ft before proceeding, but after finishing my cut, (there was @ 6" heart uncut). The trunk broke free & rolled onto my L hand. Was pinned @ 20 minutes, talking to 911. No broken bones, deep burns into palm from the muffler, lost a fingertip, & still unable to safely use that hand to even hold a coffee mug. Have been watching various videos to re-educate. I used to know better, 30 yr ago, when I routinely was doing these things. Thanks for plainly & truly explaining things! (I also paused the warning, lol)

First, you have a lovely property. Second, I review proper tree cutting techniques with this video every time I go out to thin my trees so I don't do something stupid. Not like I cut trees everyday. So I want to say thanks for an excellent video.

Good job explaining even when things didn't go the way you had predicted. Real experience through your eyes. I appreciate your honesty and hard work. I now have a better way to look at it when cutting a tree myself. Thank you for sharing this video!

Great video, I was make the angle on my wedge more like 45 degrees which explains the kick backs I was getting, from now on 70 degrees. Makes sense now that you explained it. One thing I would mention is to have an clear escape path. Meaning a clear run away angle with no brush or rocks to interfere with you getting the yeck away from a tree.

That was an awesome explanation of lots of the small details that might be overlooked. I never really thought about the physics of a falling tree before even though I’ve cut down a couple trees. Before, I knew what to do. Now, I understand why to do it.

Thank you for helping guys like me stay safe ! Tree felling season is approaching and I enjoyed your approach to basic rules on how to cut trees down the right way!

Love this guy. No nonsense, no fluff, but real and sensible information explained at every point in easy to understand terms, His mistakes whether on purpose or not are actually even more informative to show what can go wrong and that he's as human as the rest of us. Excellent

Thank you! I've watched a LOT of felling videos and feel I have a decent working knowledge enabling me to work out on my deer property, but not enough to work around buildings (yet). I appreciate the detail you go into that really helps explain the WHY, especially with the plunge and cutting out the center of the hinge. Thanks again for the great resource!

Great video! I've been an urbanite my whole life, so this is really interesting and educational for me. Always more to learn.

The advice is excellent and totally correct. I knew it would come down exactly as the professional described because I followed his instructions exactly. And it did come down exactly as described with just a strong push from the opposite site toward the direction it was supposed to fall. I used magic marker to make sure my cuts were flat, made sure I only left a one inch board, and my upper cut was 1/4 inch higher than my low cut. Thanks for this video.

Cut down one medium size tree with a broken top and it actually killed me :) - so much work, just holding the chainsaw makes me tired already, but at least the task was accomplished and nobody was hurt. This is why girls should hold on strong hard working guys - they are precious :).

I like this guy. Makes a good impression and doesn't try to pretend he's an expert. good video for the beginner to learn a few things. The over-cut in the face is called a dutchman. I'll add that beginners should probably not be felling trees with lean or in tight spaces where there's a hazard to people or property. As far as safety gear, well that one's on you to decide how far you need to go.

Absolutely fascinating. Every skill has its own catalogue of techniques and knowledge to it that, when you have no contact with the skill, are hidden to you. I had no idea that there was such thought and appreciation of physics and engineering principles in cutting down a tree!

You explain this and illustrate it so well, making clear WHY the various mistakes can cause problems. Doing so makes it unlikely to forget it. Well done!

Before felling a large tree for a new chainsaw virgin, i watched an evenings youtube. Your couple of main guides taught me so much in the prep, main drop and best practice on the ground. Absolutely brilliant wanted to return and say thanks I learned so many skills ❤

Absolutely fascinating! I've not seen anyone cut down trees since my dad did it over 55 years ago. Of course, we kids had to stay out of the way, so we never got to see anything very close at all, and Dad never told us anything about cutting down trees because he figured we'd never have/want to. Thank you so much for this. Now I'm off to see how to save my life by chainsawing like a boss.

Best video I've seen on the actual reasons for doing what we're told to do when cutting down trees.

@timthompson7199

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed great video

@kennethfisher3079

3 жыл бұрын

@@timthompson7199 inn, jn M M??mm ?m ?,

Excellent video that explains clearly the theory behind safe felling technique. I'd like to have seen more use of wedges as I think this is an important technique that novices don't grasp. Also as a retired medical practitioner who has dealt with trauma from sharpened steel, I'd always recommend the wearing of Class 1 chainsaw trousers and steel toecaps whenever you use a chainsaw, no matter what the weather. Stay safe. 👍

Thank you so much for this video! I am a country boy falling trees with daddy since I was a kid. Doing it the way we saw others do, without really understanding why you do it that way. Every year someone gets killed, in the local area. Now I understand I was doing it wrong. You may have saved a life!

I like how detailed this tutorial was. Ive seen to many of these how to videos on tree cutting. That just dont show enough detail for someone to know how to correctly cut down a tree. Good job.

Thank you !!!That is the best explanation of how to cut a tree that I’ve seen on KZread. Nobody else that I have watched on KZread has ever described the purpose of the hinge, how you cut it, and how it acts like a board not letting the tree go to the side.

Excellent video! Watched it through, reviewed a couple of parts, and then proceeded to cut down with zero problems an old, dead 35" pine perfectly. Thanks!

I have felled a few trees. I understood the 'concept' but was never shown. I now realise how LUCKY I have been to not get injured. I have made EVERY mistake you point out here Great video. I have a big job coming up on our place road side. You may have saved my life! Big thanks

@rex8958

2 жыл бұрын

Me and you both lol, my dumb cuts have all been done with an Axe so there is a lot more control

Over many years I’ve watched many videos on this topic. Without doubt yours is the best, not even close. From the starting three requirements you explain The good , the bad and the ugly . Thank you so much.

Well done Everyone should watch this.. A good way to prevent a barber chair.. My son needed to watch this... You got guts guts...

Super valuable content. Finished the video and stepped outside and fell my first tree, just like you outlined. No issues.

I was always scared to cut big trees. I appreciate the way you broke down the wedge, hinge, and back cut. Makes me more confident. I believe I'm cutting my back cut too low which increases my chance for kick back. I'll try it on some smaller trees and maybe tree it on a bigger tree when I build up more confidence. Ty sir

Excellent video! I've been shown a hundred times but never grasped it until I saw this. I now understand how this works. Never really understood it before. Now I realize it's way more than just cutting a wedge in a tree and cutting it down. Have always tried cutting as safe as possible but I always cut on the ground. Never did much tree falling myself besides the little scrub tree.

I love how you explain things. You are a great educator. Much respect to you

I’ve had to cut some dead trees around a home my wife and I built at different times ! Dead trees mostly with no expertise just winging it . Lucky I didn’t get seriously hurt ,electricians and tree work dosent go hand and hand . I will have to say I do see the logic in your explanations of dos and donts You tube is great the internet world and goggle has probably saved a lot of lives ! Thanks for the video 👏👏

Thanks I’ve had to cut a few big trees in my time and was always concerned re direction of fall, trees in excess of 12m . I had never realised the importance of the hinge, and it’s now pretty obvious!

Excellent demonstration of the problem of the Undercut, where we make the horizontal cut of the wedge go deeper than the apex of the angle formed where the 2 cuts meet. Undercutting that meeting of the 2 cuts creates an instability in which the tree can fall just about anywhere. Nice video, with none of the obnoxious habit of shouting instructions of the sound of the chainsaw.

Man, you are very articulate with your words. Very informative video. I like the fact that you showed what one should NOT do too. I learned a great deal about overcuts in the wedge too. I never realised as to why one should not overcut. I knew one should not do it but I never knew why. Your explanation was spot on with great examples.... I came here directly from your video on sharpening the chain.... Great advice there too.... Thank you....

Great job . Love it ., I’m a new grading contractor that has never Been “ trained “ in tree falling but it comes up on a regularly basis . Thanks for taking the time !!

i have been in the tree removal business for over 30 years and i must say; you are saving lives my friend... excellent work

This is a tremendously insightful video, with especially illuminating commentary. Thank you for your time in sharing this video!

Concise and precise directions shown here. Not only are the dos and don'ts explained of the wedge, backcut, and hinge, but the essential why is explained also. Good job.

This is by far one of the best videos I’ve watched on felling , thank you so much really learned a lot !

I’m a single mom who has to take care of yard business on her own. Thank you for explaining everything step by step! I learned a lot and now I feel ready to clear my two trees!! God Bless!!! 👍🏼

@akirafan28

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it goes/went well!

And now I know how to cut down a tree safely, damn productive saturday! Thanks!

I am getting hook on the physical and mental discipline involved in felling a tree. You have taught me a great deal

Thanks for the info! My son and I just cut down two big trees between my house and garage (bugs killed them) and it went very smoothly. I have cut down a lot of trees over the years but never really gave the actual details of the process much thought. I had my son watch the video to, so he knows how to do this the right way in the future. Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to be cutting some larger trees down in the near future. I have cut a few maybe 5 little ones in my life and it was freaky. going to be watching more videos before I attempt any larger trees but this was an awesome introduction! Very thorough and educational which is exactly what I needed!

@wardmontgomery9259

2 жыл бұрын

I was cutting a large Oak branch while standing on a ladder. Half way through the cut and the branch snaps. It swings down and knocks the ladder right out from underneath me … I tossed the chainsaw on the way down and landed on top of the ladder- that was it for the day.

Thoroughly liked this video. Thank you for doing it. I've been off this week trying to fell my first trees ever and making a lot of mistakes even after watching other videos. Was so glad to find yours. You emphasized the important stuff without scaring the sh!+ out of me which I'm struggling enough with

Awesome video. We bought a property two years ago with a lot of trees. I thought I had the general idea with cutting, but I learned a lot from this video. Thank you

I just bought some property in East Texas with quite a few trees, 5 of them dead and definitely in need of felling. Almost all very mature white oaks. I'm an old city guy, never cut down a tree in my life, rightly scared out of my mind but determined to learn. So really appreciate your taking the time to make videos like this to educate and help people do these dangerous tasks in a safe and effective manner. God bless you!

@johndilday1846

Жыл бұрын

What a coincidence. I am watching this video to learn as my wife and I also have bought some property in East Texas covered in trees, and figured that I should learn how to cut a tree down. Good luck.

@gregridgeway8790

Жыл бұрын

Old city guy, just hire someone. Really. That is the only safe way to cut down a tree. Maybe try rodeo?

@Anonymous-ip4qx

Жыл бұрын

@@gregridgeway8790 Lol

It's not a wedge, it's an undercut and it should extend 50 to 55% of the way through most trees. The back cut as shown is correct for most trees. But with trees that lean heavily in the wrong direction, or that have heavy limb growth changing the vertical center of gravity, a swivel undercut with a savior hinge is needed. Plus when the wind is blowing the wrong direction go home or cut elsewhere. Be safe, work smarter not harder, laziness is an underrated virtue. Lol

@wardmontgomery9259

2 жыл бұрын

I have always cut my own firewood mostly pine and doug fir trees - soft wood. I have no training and usually cut my wedges at 50% - I think 33% may give the advantage of the tree falling slower and giving you more time to finish your horizontal cut. When i cut my wedge half way through the tree they fall quickly.

@danapted

2 жыл бұрын

@@wardmontgomery9259 there is a vertical center of gravity. The depth of the undercut determines if the center of gravity tips the tree toward the undercut or away from it. You can use wedges to tip the COG if the tree tries to settle back the wrong direction and pinches the saw blade but it's easier to just undercut a little deeper. Let gravity help you.

@wardmontgomery9259

2 жыл бұрын

@@danapted thanks - tree cutting is a definite skill and best not to learn by trial & error ... I’ll start using the wedges

Cutting the middle of the hinge is a great solution to a stubborn "feller". I've always considered the hinge line as a "no-cut" line and it was a bit of a revelation, but your explanation showing the two sides keeping things stable made perfect sense.

Just wanted to say thank you for putting all these videos together. You are well versed in the subject and really enjoyable to listen to and watch. Cheers buddy, much appreciated!

Thank you so much for this informational video. I carefully watched it a couple times and went out to take on my own tree. Fell it perfectly thanks to your awesome instructions. Cheers bro!

Fantastic video, great teaching style, straight forward and filled with common sense! Much appreciated!

This was very educational, here in germany we have to have a license to fell trees. The instructor of my class explained technically the same you did, but he made it not so pictureclear why you should do so. Your video may save some beginners from getting hurt... 👍🏻

@alaric_

3 жыл бұрын

License? Really? Here in finland you are free to fell trees on your own land. No questions asked. Unless it's a large area in which case you are required to plant saplings for the forest to grow back. Or it's right next to a powerline in which case the power company will perform for the felling. Within a year i've fell 4-5 trees from my property due age and blocking the sunlight. And there are plenty left but i'm gonna leave them be for now. One troubling tree is situated so that i'm gonna ask my uncle who is a genuine lumberjack to come and handle it, there is road on the otherside and my house and shed on the otherside. There is like 10m gap where it *must* fall or someone is going to be unhappy (me).

@sev.sch.4230

3 жыл бұрын

@@alaric_ you only need a license when you fell trees on public land, for commercial felling or on properties wich arent yours. These licenses usually consist of a Weekend course wich teaches the basics of felling and cost less then 100€. This is also required when you are a forest owner or part of a volunteer fire department/THW.

@Johnny-dp5mu

3 жыл бұрын

well we too have way too many 'licenses' and overreaching greedy governmental dictators; EU has been mostly a solid socialist nation for 100 years plus, that is why my grandparents and parents left; sadly the USA has turned socialistic too; on the farm we do as we please and drop trees on those that trespass!!! thanks for a great video; all the very best in safety health and prosperity; enjoy your thanksgivings for many years to come

@azorazul007

3 жыл бұрын

@@alaric_ in Germany there is a first Chainsaw-License for cutting trees up to 20 cm thick (8 in) and costs € 200, if you want to cut thicker trees there is the second License that costs up to € 500, if you have an accident cutting trees without a Chainsaw License and proper safety gear then good luck with the Health Insurance! and yes... we even have to have a License to go fishing here... no safety gear for that though.

@joesargent1621

3 жыл бұрын

Be safe out there from USA is logging still going strong were you are

I have watched many felling videos and that was one of the best instructional ones I have seen. Thanks for the effort you made to put it together

So we’ll explained. You teach principles, not just techniques. So much more useful!

Good statement "I've chosen a tree that's not very big" is a good idea for illustration of how/why not to do things wrong. Very good visual demo of WHY things should be done correctly. Thank you

Glad I watched and hopefully learned, I have a couple of dying scrubs that need cutting and was a little hesitant, thanks!

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. I learned a ton of valuable information and will be cutting some of my own trees soon. THANK YOU, Jim

Been cutting all my life, im 59, and you taught me something. Love your non-arrogant attitude and ability to critique yourself. Keep up the good work, friend. Super great video.

Absolute MUST WATCH for all noobs! Thanks a lot for this crystal clear demonstration. I'm really happy I did not attempt any of my bigger trees before watching this.

Not sure why this video popped up in my recommendation queue since I watch primarily guitar videos but I'm glad it did. Very well done, really comprehensive (to me) and I'll be using the info to fell some trees on my land. Thanks!

@IDVDalot

2 жыл бұрын

because the "youtube Gods" want you to make your own guitar from scratch.

@lazybones8783

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Mine too. I was watching Music is Win and Metallica videos. Suddenly I’m learning how to fell trees.

You’re so good, even trying to do it wrong was hard. Awesome video, I came expecting to watch the first 3mins, stayed for the whole thing. Rock on brother 🤘🏽🤘🏽

Your instruction was good and your demonstrations also. I feel confident to fell my first tree at the bottom of my garden where the woods are encroaching onto my property. I don’t have any difficulty of buildings in the way and most if not, all are slightly leaning away from the woodland towards the light so should fall into my garden just nicely. Thank you for your demonstration.

Thanks for the detail explanations on the cuts. The other videos are very basic. "This cut, that cut there she blows". You probably saved lives with this video.

Great video and very informative. I grew up with wood heat and helped my dad cut down hundreds of trees. I knew the how but not the why