How to Cut Up A Downed Tree Like Grandpa Taught Me

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

Комментарии • 41

  • @F479999999999
    @F479999999999 8 месяцев назад +17

    As I’m getting older, 32 now with a young family; I am starting to appreciate the need for protecting oneself. An ounce of prevention/safety is worth a pound of cure. Thanks for setting a good example.

  • @willieboy3011
    @willieboy3011 Год назад +17

    Good advice on making several partial cuts before doing the complete cut and rolling it over. I've always done it one at a time, but your way looks more productive.

    • @smorgdonkey
      @smorgdonkey Год назад +2

      Yeah...I thought that I invented it...hilarious!

    • @heidiwilson7326
      @heidiwilson7326 Год назад +2

      Never thought of using the length of the blade as a measuring tool to get accurate lengths.. pretty sure that's stuck in my head now.

  • @lhatfield0786
    @lhatfield0786 Год назад +8

    Thank you for starting with PPE and trauma kit.

  • @alyssawhite3651
    @alyssawhite3651 2 года назад +9

    I can appreciate the trauma kit coming along. Also, great advice. I have a smaller chainsaw and am undertaking a larger tree this week so needed to figure out how to not get stuck. Thank you!

  • @Cocodream7
    @Cocodream7 2 месяца назад +1

    I got a job at a landscaping company. I've got to cut up a downed tree tomorrow. I've never really used a chainsaw before. I'm just going to go for it. I learned a lot from watching. Thank you

    • @Ice-fx5vr
      @Ice-fx5vr Месяц назад

      @@Cocodream7 how'd you get on with the tree?

  • @lalaboards
    @lalaboards 10 месяцев назад +1

    Im usually a smart are in the comments, but you did a great job and don't get me started on how beautiful the wood is on the inside .

  • @thankfulblessed3774
    @thankfulblessed3774 5 месяцев назад +2

    Your dog is so cute he’s like ok let’s go when you got in the truck lol😂

  • @aresident7745
    @aresident7745 2 года назад +4

    i like how your dog goes into 4wd mode too when you go over the bumps lol

  • @colinjames7569
    @colinjames7569 Год назад +6

    I got a lot of work to do.! Yikes!😂
    I love my backyard view here in Maine. But I was raised in a big city. And Maine the other half..😊 a 110’ tree fell and a forty foot branch! Lots of destruction! Many many wind storms never seen here.
    I have work with my hands on this one lol
    I’m still learning and working hard. Gimme some prayers

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  Год назад +2

      Always be learning! That’s what I’m doing. I’ve got a lot of family up in the Main and NH area. In fact my Grandfather who taught me to run a saw was from up there. You’ve got lots of smart people to learn from!

    • @colinjames7569
      @colinjames7569 Год назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead yup! Just gotta find the ones who have experience

  • @joelp492
    @joelp492 Год назад +11

    Video starts at 4:05

  • @smorgdonkey
    @smorgdonkey Год назад +4

    You have the Easy Start on that saw. I have one that has it as well and I find that it works great. I read and hear a lot of negative stuff about them but I guess it's because people try to start them like a normal saw(?).

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  Год назад +4

      Yeah. I got reprimanded by the guy from STIHL when he saw me try to start it with a full hard pull after I first got it. Two quick half pulls and it starts every time.

    • @lhatfield0786
      @lhatfield0786 Год назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead I'm so curious about this feature. Maybe I need to ask my husband to buy me a new chainsaw! :) I hope you feel better.

  • @ozarkfamilyhomestead
    @ozarkfamilyhomestead 6 месяцев назад +2

    Good educational video on the use of a chainsaw.

  • @reillyliss4527
    @reillyliss4527 Год назад +2

    Boutta go cut my trees rn thanks so much💪

  • @kkingquad
    @kkingquad 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve recently started using my saw more and I use the same trick to avoid the pinch. I also use the trick of using my bar to measure my next cut. Good tips

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  7 месяцев назад +1

      We've got a bunch of trees down that I'll be cutting up this spring, so I'll be using all the little tricks to get more firewood put away for next winter.

  • @jefferyshall
    @jefferyshall Год назад +6

    I love the safety gear, in the last video I watched about "how to use a chainsaw" the F'ing guy was literally in shorts and a t-shirt with decksider shoes on. WTAF!!

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  Год назад +3

      It only takes one slip to be called peg leg for the rest of your life.

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 9 месяцев назад

    You learned well ! good job :) Beautiful center in that tree, I wish I had a few like that in my back yard for my mill :)

  • @stevenfischer5010
    @stevenfischer5010 9 месяцев назад +1

    So this is permaculture and homesteading at a quality that fits nature with an existing /thriving ecosystem and who knows what can become of the harvest/milling.

  • @moschides
    @moschides 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thx, very informative. I have some older felled trees that are "soiledl" and partly decomposed underneath - any suggestions for minimizing chain damage after brushing off as much of the soiled material and getting to it? Thx

  • @zatomb2574
    @zatomb2574 8 месяцев назад +1

    Any suggestions on a downed tree that is straight and flat on the ground but you can't roll it due to obstacles? In that case i will try to cut it as short as possible and lift it. I thought i saw some lay something on the ground beforehand or notch it at the stump but that is beyond me.

  • @donaldolsen4695
    @donaldolsen4695 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks

  • @munsteroutdoors272
    @munsteroutdoors272 5 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @colinjames7569
    @colinjames7569 Год назад +1

    I need to learn how to use a chain saw and how to navigate chopping trees so I don’t get hurt . Or die

    • @lhatfield0786
      @lhatfield0786 Год назад

      It helps to work with guys who know what they're doing and will stop you before you do something dumb.

  • @sprungeredthesnook3892
    @sprungeredthesnook3892 Год назад +1

    Who else felt a little scared at 9:15 when the blade was coming ward you?

  • @NinaDisco
    @NinaDisco 2 месяца назад +1

    This level of safety prep is kind of a turn-on! Rawrrr 🐯
    The macho man lumberjacks posting chainsaw tutorials in tennis shoes, t-shirts & jeans with no ear/eye protection are unwatchable!

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  2 месяца назад +1

      @@NinaDisco it’s nice to know I’m not a macho man lumberjack. 😂

  • @caliban666
    @caliban666 2 года назад +2

    Nice music thanks ! - also, good job. (cody francis - mountain air)

  • @billbertagnoli4226
    @billbertagnoli4226 18 дней назад +1

    Never place your saw on the
    Pavement. Why? It's something you paid good money for. Get a pad or even
    A piece of cardboard. Why
    Scuff up a nice saw if you don't have to.

  • @standingbear998
    @standingbear998 27 дней назад

    grandpa used an axe. there was no such thing as chainsaw