What an awesome video bro, good to see yourself, coach and Nate all deciding what the best way to fell the tree, one day I wish to be able to fell some big pines like you guys
Hi. That was a monster of an Old Man Pine. You and the team showed plenty of skill and safety with bringing it crashing down. Well caught on camera. I worked for 34 years between 1972 and 2006 on different farms all over the Wairarapa Region,especially out east of Masterton. I witnessed all the conversions of sheep and cattle farmland to forestry. I understand it’s still going on. I’ve always liked your videos. I’m really impressed by your work and safety ethic, the teams camaraderie,and your family values. Keep it up because I know life can be a struggle at times. Greetings to you and your mates from Matamata New Zealand.
Great Vid Matte as always. It’s challenging but good fun cutting the old pine down, I really miss doing it actually as your video remind me. Love your work stay safe
This is a Radiata Pine native to the central coast of California, where it is also known as the Monterey Pine. In NZ it grows very fast and can be harvested for lumber in 25 years if grown in the right conditions. Various tree types originating in America were used by Farmers here from the 1800's to create shelter belts for stock , some were not so successful but others like Radiata thrived, annother example being the Monterey Cyprus, referred to here as Macrocarpa. The oldest radiata pine in New Zealand is at Mt Peel Station, South Canterbury. This tree bears a plaque recording that it germinated from a seed in Sydney in 1856 and was planted at Mt Peel in 1859 (possibly the first) Radiata was selected as a feed stock for lumber in the 1900's as the much slower growing native trees played out. Plantation seedlings today are cloned and do not grow seed cones so as to enhance the lumber yield. The mighty Californian Redwood and the Oregon Pine is also grown here in significant commercial quantities, again both grow much faster than in their native country. The Redwood Sleepers sold at Bunnings (Similar to Home Depot) are excellent for raised Vegtable Gardens and general landscaping.
Takes me back to the 90s, when I was dropping and milling 165 year old pine and macrocapa in Hawkes Bay. Loved it,hard on the body .I turned all the smaller bits, into firewood. Used D 9 dozer to clean up. It was all on one farm. Shot 169 possums out of the trees first. That's why the farmer wanted the trees gone. In the middle of the drought, he decided to burn the rubbish, it caught onto the stumps, and burnt for weeks. The IDIOT, had to pay the firebrigade thousands of dollars to try and control the fire. It burnt underground caused by the flammable gum.
Good job guys. Planning takes time and stuff like pushing in a track costs money too. You will use that big bar again, no doubt. Stay safe. I don't know how you fellas do stuff but I used to keep alternate bars ready with chain in a box I made up. I used heavy cable ties to tie chains onto the bars.
Chur the brothers and sisters. Matty, I wish you'd consider taking on a tutor role. You're one of very few operator's that blend safety and production at such a high level. You'd make an excellent tutor, perhaps something to consider for when you get too old for running around the hills with an 090 on yer shoulder 💪 Prior preparation and planning prevented a piss poor performance. Stump audit... 10/10. Greeting from the Southern Island
This tree and bar size must of been a roller coaster of thinking from game time, to party time. Bet it felt great to get it down and the risk over. That stump looks mint bro, counting the size. What do you even do with tree this size in terms of sending it to a mill? I guess it's how long is piece of string and what mystery lurk in the heart of the wood and any knots.
Nice one, gents. Top job! Health and safety on point. Q: Would that tree be worth more or less than the standard ones you guys cut down? Why/why not? Cheers.
I was 50 yrs old i did a humungus marco with a width of nearly 4m at the base with my 18inch sthil chainsaw it took a day but a big drillin rush getting it down the guys said not a chance for an old girl but i did it so pleased and stuffed at the end im sure the ground bounced when it hit the dirt
Much light on wedges, 3 would be my minimum to deal with that. 3ft bar with a scarf bore could have easily put that down. My personal record is 7ft with a 3ft bar and 3120XP. However as it all went to plan..... 👍
Ahhh, mean as bro but u made dat look hard bro im 50;sumthin tree like dat mite ov needed a bigger scarf up da front tho but nah mean we hd trees like dat brekfas lunch n tea🤪✌️
That’s literally how you supposed to do it based off of s2-12 chainsaw operations or any chainsaw safety training. Can’t judge people off your bad habits
What an awesome video bro, good to see yourself, coach and Nate all deciding what the best way to fell the tree, one day I wish to be able to fell some big pines like you guys
Thank u bro
Top crew these blokes. service with smile 💯
Hi.
That was a monster of an Old Man Pine.
You and the team showed plenty of skill and safety with bringing it crashing down.
Well caught on camera.
I worked for 34 years between 1972 and 2006 on different farms all over the Wairarapa Region,especially out east of Masterton.
I witnessed all the conversions of sheep and cattle farmland to forestry.
I understand it’s still going on.
I’ve always liked your videos.
I’m really impressed by your work and safety ethic, the teams camaraderie,and your family values.
Keep it up because I know life can be a struggle at times.
Greetings to you and your mates from Matamata New Zealand.
Thank u m8😃 awesome I’ve done most my logging for the past 15 years east of masterton, appreciate your time watching the vids🙌
nice job thanks for sharing 👍 👍 drone footage was sweet
Cool vid! Well done on getting it done safely 😀👍🏻
Great Vid Matte as always. It’s challenging but good fun cutting the old pine down, I really miss doing it actually as your video remind me. Love your work stay safe
😀😀
Awesome. What an amazing tree. I was not expecting it to be only 60ish years old though.
@@ageingtrucker you could be right. Pretty wide growth rings early on in this one's growth
@@andrewford80 they grow like bamboo out here , raydiada pine (not spelled right )
This is a Radiata Pine native to the central coast of California, where it is also known as the Monterey Pine. In NZ it grows very fast and can be harvested for lumber in 25 years if grown in the right conditions. Various tree types originating in America were used by Farmers here from the 1800's to create shelter belts for stock , some were not so successful but others like Radiata thrived, annother example being the Monterey Cyprus, referred to here as Macrocarpa. The oldest radiata pine in New Zealand is at Mt Peel Station, South Canterbury. This tree bears a plaque recording that it germinated from a seed in Sydney in 1856 and was planted at Mt Peel in 1859 (possibly the first)
Radiata was selected as a feed stock for lumber in the 1900's as the much slower growing native trees played out. Plantation seedlings today are cloned and do not grow seed cones so as to enhance the lumber yield. The mighty Californian Redwood and the Oregon Pine is also grown here in significant commercial quantities, again both grow much faster than in their native country. The Redwood Sleepers sold at Bunnings (Similar to Home Depot) are excellent for raised Vegtable Gardens and general landscaping.
thats ggood timber bringing her down soft on ground so the warps dont split the length very good
@@rosslambda9613 Doug fir is good timber radiata pine is shit wood
Cher bro, Rotorua checking in for my dose💯👍😁
Takes me back to the 90s, when I was dropping and milling 165 year old pine and macrocapa in Hawkes Bay. Loved it,hard on the body .I turned all the smaller bits, into firewood. Used D 9 dozer to clean up. It was all on one farm. Shot 169 possums out of the trees first. That's why the farmer wanted the trees gone. In the middle of the drought, he decided to burn the rubbish, it caught onto the stumps, and burnt for weeks. The IDIOT, had to pay the firebrigade thousands of dollars to try and control the fire. It burnt underground caused by the flammable gum.
One of your best ever video yet Mattie👍
Cracking job and a nice spot to spend your day. Cheers.
Good job guys. Planning takes time and stuff like pushing in a track costs money too. You will use that big bar again, no doubt. Stay safe. I don't know how you fellas do stuff but I used to keep alternate bars ready with chain in a box I made up. I used heavy cable ties to tie chains onto the bars.
Bull of a tree, and a horse of a saw, talented buggers you are, good use of the small saw 😅. to lead the way. . .
Thank u m8
Top work ...I'm down in wanaka but my Borntrager 53 ton jack could have kicked it around a bit more ..good work ..want that bar for my 880's
Chur the brothers and sisters.
Matty, I wish you'd consider taking on a tutor role. You're one of very few operator's that blend safety and production at such a high level. You'd make an excellent tutor, perhaps something to consider for when you get too old for running around the hills with an 090 on yer shoulder 💪
Prior preparation and planning prevented a piss poor performance.
Stump audit... 10/10.
Greeting from the Southern Island
Thank u m8 def something on the cards for future appreciate your time😃
You did a nice job during that big old pine tree
Fuck yeah!👍💪
The saw and the job of my dreams!
To much my bro epic!! Keep up the work guys slaying it 🤙🏼🌲
Great video mattie, that 60 inch bar would go through some timber 👍👌
Awesome vid, Mattie 🫡
That's a fucking nice stump brother !!!! Nice work!!!
Mean as bro!
Love watching the pro’s work
Nice drop
Maaaaaate what a beast of saw n tree.
Fall or fell, go kiwi, you da man ✌️
I buy old man pine for firewood, sappy as heck, burns like the clappers. They call it Madwood 😅
Awesome planning team 👍👍
This tree and bar size must of been a roller coaster of thinking from game time, to party time. Bet it felt great to get it down and the risk over. That stump looks mint bro, counting the size.
What do you even do with tree this size in terms of sending it to a mill? I guess it's how long is piece of string and what mystery lurk in the heart of the wood and any knots.
That’s one big arse tree 😎😎👍
Wow what a beast!
Nice one, gents. Top job! Health and safety on point.
Q: Would that tree be worth more or less than the standard ones you guys cut down? Why/why not? Cheers.
chur mean mahi brothers! hope you filmed trying to get the big hua out. i bet there was some choice words coming from the digger cab!😂😂
I was 50 yrs old i did a humungus marco with a width of nearly 4m at the base with my 18inch sthil chainsaw it took a day but a big drillin rush getting it down the guys said not a chance for an old girl but i did it so pleased and stuffed at the end im sure the ground bounced when it hit the dirt
Kia Ora lovely saw bro
Is that tree worth recovering for production timber ??
Wow awesome video, top work by the crew. That was one big MF of a tree. 😮
Is this bad for the tree?
That was awesome, did you measure across the stump to get the size of it? Cheers
1.7 m bro
@LifeofaBushman that is awesome the big pine I'm goin to do is around that size to I definitely need a bar bigger the 40 inches
You have to extend the bar in your logo😂
😂😂😂
Much light on wedges, 3 would be my minimum to deal with that. 3ft bar with a scarf bore could have easily put that down. My personal record is 7ft with a 3ft bar and 3120XP.
However as it all went to plan.....
👍
Yea for sure m8 should have put 3 minimum, shit yea over 2 meters huge
Mean bro Mattie
What model is that stihl saw mattie
I live in Canada
A pine here that size would be 160 yrs old
How big was the stump looked like 4 ft across
Over 5 ft😀
Any pig sign round there?
Is that a native tree or
Pine tree m8
Bushman from 1800's used hand saws on real trees, I'll never forget.
Shit yea m8 real mahi back then
Buetiful. Just needed a we tip.
Mean the brothers
Why was the face cut so shallow?
mean as cuz!
Wicked . . .
Holly hecka
Great job but I'd like you to keep your eyes .. no safety glasses
old girl has a THICK kiwi accent
Ok, that's just silly business 😂
Cheer Bo,mean fell.
60 years to grow, less than 60 minutes to succumb to a low order, bacterial infection.
It was planted to cut down , it's a crop tree .
Be some mean as firewood
Sorry I don't mean to mean but that was easy
Ahhh, mean as bro but u made dat look hard bro im 50;sumthin tree like dat mite ov needed a bigger scarf up da front tho but nah mean we hd trees like dat brekfas lunch n tea🤪✌️
Meke
Anyone who needs to use the chain brake to start a saw should not be trusted to use a saw.
That’s literally how you supposed to do it based off of s2-12 chainsaw operations or any chainsaw safety training. Can’t judge people off your bad habits
I’d do that with a 10” bar in half the time.
That was gay