Cutting Down a HUGE 170ft Tree with a $289 Stihl ms200t Knockoff! Holtzforma G111 Review!

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  • @michaelmullins7366
    @michaelmullins7366 2 года назад +276

    Thanks Jake for being part of that job it was definitely a once in a lifetime thing for me to climb on the same job as the Tom Brady of tree climbing 🤟

    • @jamesreynolds7930
      @jamesreynolds7930 2 года назад

      Are you saying Jakes balls are deflated lol can't be the way he climbs

    • @murphy4trees
      @murphy4trees 2 года назад +8

      maybe Mark Sanchez

    • @michaelmullins7366
      @michaelmullins7366 2 года назад +12

      @@murphy4trees Tom Brady 🌲

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 2 года назад +9

      Wish you were given more on camera time and for more comments on your take of the US and Jacobs poor sense of humor.

    • @michaelmullins7366
      @michaelmullins7366 2 года назад +17

      @@iffykidmn8170 I was thrilled to be able to work with him camera or not 😁

  • @prestonjoffe5279
    @prestonjoffe5279 2 года назад +132

    You know you're a true tree man when you tune a carb whilst climbing the tree. Hats off to you Jacob

    • @danielbabcock7004
      @danielbabcock7004 2 года назад +37

      Pulled the little screwdriver outta his pocket, thought i was watchin a Buckin Billy Ray vid for a second😅

    • @stephenvenerable5078
      @stephenvenerable5078 2 года назад

      @@danielbabcock7004
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    • @tapio83
      @tapio83 2 года назад +6

      And god damn dual-wieding chainsaws. Damn.

    • @prestonjoffe5279
      @prestonjoffe5279 2 года назад +1

      @@danielbabcock7004 reminds me of one of his videos too

    • @samuelluria4744
      @samuelluria4744 2 года назад +3

      Why is that any different than putting a thrown chain back on, up a tree?

  • @ColbysToolRivew
    @ColbysToolRivew Год назад +12

    There is nothing more badass and satisfying then watching this line of work

  • @Larry-325
    @Larry-325 Год назад +15

    Jake I am retired from Marine Construction and live in Maine. I found your channel a couple of months ago and had to tell you that I really enjoy the videos. When I started following channels on You Tube years ago the first one was doing tree work. I have always been fascinated by you guys rigging limbs to get huge trees down in extremely tight places. I am enjoying you channel because you travel around so we can see challenges with different type trees in areas we usually don’t see and you work with some awesome people using different methods,gear and equipment. Just had to let you know I appreciate your channel and glad I subscribed. Keep up the good work! 👍👍👍

  • @douggoff5784
    @douggoff5784 Год назад +55

    Saw arrived yesterday ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and today I cut about 3/4 cord of wood with it. Make sure you get an extension chord that is at least 12 gauge wire, minimum. This is my first electric in about 10 years, and things sure have improved. The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs. Wear your eye protection, and ear protection. Excellent saw.

    • @ratboyiscool
      @ratboyiscool 5 месяцев назад +4

      Why would you wear ear protection for an electric saw 😂

  • @arborist460
    @arborist460 2 года назад +2

    Jake I would argue your relevance as an arborist to anyone as the best….and being humble and not arrogant puts you in a different class my friend…your an inspiration brother

  • @Dragracingfan123
    @Dragracingfan123 2 года назад +7

    I like how Micheal asked if he could take pictures. Respect

  • @fbroussard87
    @fbroussard87 2 года назад +61

    Dual wielding top handles at 70' up a tree... He's in akimbo mode, while climbing with an akimbo.

    • @GrowingRootsDeeper
      @GrowingRootsDeeper 2 года назад

      What a legend.

    • @samuelluria4744
      @samuelluria4744 2 года назад +1

      Can you please explain what you are saying?

    • @tofadeisastart
      @tofadeisastart 2 года назад

      Akimbo G18’s!

    • @samuelluria4744
      @samuelluria4744 2 года назад +3

      @Pèék - Well that was an exceptionally thorough response, and I do appreciate it! The part about how so many people are against using a saw with one hand, I am already familiar with; the whole "Akimbo" stylistic aspect is completely new to me. Thanks for taking the time!!

  • @lindaarbogast6499
    @lindaarbogast6499 2 года назад +17

    Jake you are an amazing young man. I like how you handle yourself in the different kinds of trees you climb. Your work ethic is spot on. Your teaching methods are appropriated and your jokes makes others smile. You are a unique man and I enjoy watching you work. Keep it up, you will go far and wide!

    • @GuiltyofTreeson
      @GuiltyofTreeson  2 года назад +3

      Thank you very much 🙏

    • @dukeflem
      @dukeflem 2 года назад +3

      I feel the same way. I like the way you have worked with and showcased the styles and work methods of other arborists. Awesome!

  • @wdanthevideoman2835
    @wdanthevideoman2835 2 года назад +13

    Thank you for clean language your videos are very fun to watch and you guys make a great team!

  • @bill45colt
    @bill45colt 2 года назад +2

    forget all the skill and precision on the felling and trimming,,,,,im just amazed at the strength, stamina, knowledge, and planning in climbing waaaay up there all the while carrying two saws and lots of extra equipment!! Guys you had me on the edge of my seat here on the couch in alabama the whole time!! i get nervous any time a limb or trunk falls, hoping its not somehow entangled in your equipment and pulls you down also!! Im glad i had a mathematics job doing rocket research for 36 yrs with both my feet on the ground. Im only confident with a small saw, my feet flat on the ground, and a tree that doesnt need limbing before felling!! My complete respects to you and also the ground crew who do an excellent job of supporting you at every moment!! Stay safe!!

  • @jasonpeterson3774
    @jasonpeterson3774 6 месяцев назад

    Love it. Just fell 20 ft out of a tree yesterday. Was double tied in but the cypress couldnt support me. I broke my foot. Cannot wait to get back into the saddle again. In the meantime your videos will sustain me on my 4 weel recovery 😊

  • @mississippijohn1432
    @mississippijohn1432 2 года назад +9

    Great Job. I love how you stay humble and thankful all the time.

  • @Rogster559
    @Rogster559 2 года назад +4

    What a good job travelling around meeting new people and climbing bloody big tree’s and seeing views that you’d only see from an aircraft or lookout station thanks for sharing your life with us

  • @williamwalters3796
    @williamwalters3796 2 года назад +41

    One saw in each hand sounds like a wiki how technique for arborists.

    • @GuiltyofTreeson
      @GuiltyofTreeson  2 года назад +7

      🤣

    • @Damoinion
      @Damoinion 2 года назад +1

      @@GuiltyofTreeson Sword fighting/reenactment community, it's called "dual wield" or "case of (weapon type)"
      So, you dual wield case of chainsaw! 🤣

    • @spaight711
      @spaight711 2 года назад +2

      Edward Chainsaw Hands

    • @mortenrl1946
      @mortenrl1946 2 года назад +1

      "If you cut from both sides of the branch simultaneously, you will achieve double speed, and nothing could possibly go wrong"

  • @not_sure-n5o
    @not_sure-n5o 2 года назад +2

    It’s so satisfying watching you work. Especially when you’re stoked like you are in this one!

  • @jasonsmith3726
    @jasonsmith3726 2 года назад +33

    Dude you are really good at what you do. It definitely takes skill and climbing is not for the faint of heart. I did tree service for about a year and learned a lot in that year, it was some of the most physically demanding work I have ever done. I am a carpenter by trade and I’ve been a carpenter for over 20 years but always enjoy being able to take on some smaller tree work on the side. I have a lot if respect for what you guys do. Your channel is awesome, you put out great content and I love learning new shit from watching your videos. Keep on keeping on brother

    • @GuiltyofTreeson
      @GuiltyofTreeson  2 года назад

      Thanks man!

    • @JoeyGraves-tc6vc
      @JoeyGraves-tc6vc Год назад

      @@GuiltyofTreeson you live like 6hors a wey
      fram me

    • @treystewart544
      @treystewart544 Год назад

      @@GuiltyofTreeson those little chainsaw that you’re holding it’s so awesome 😎 🪚🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

  • @10feetup
    @10feetup 2 года назад +1

    Tree Surgeon for 16 years here, instead of cutting straight through stubs, do a step cut free fall, the snap pop lets the stub fall of more vertical, than a cut straight through, for smaller stuff, use a "slash" cut, 45-degree angle, fast sharp saw, one cut and the limb will fall at the same angle it is on the tree.
    I did power line safety clearance, working close or above the power network, needed precise cuts and skill, i held WL1 Scottish Power authorisation, we could get closer to the live lines than most linesmen.

  • @angryginger791
    @angryginger791 2 года назад +3

    I've wanted to buy a saw so I don't have to keep borrowing my father-in-law's. But I couldn't justify spending the money on a brand new Stihl that I'll only use a few times a year. These Holtzforma knockoffs look like a great solution. I can spend a few more bucks on mods and end up with a solid saw, at least for homeowner use. Thanks for the reviews!

    • @MaximRecoil
      @MaximRecoil 4 месяца назад +1

      "But I couldn't justify spending the money on a brand new Stihl that I'll only use a few times a year."
      There are several real Stihl models that are significantly cheaper than the $289 Holtzforma knockoff in this video. The MS 170 is only $180 right now on Stihl's official website (usually $200) for example and should be more than sufficient for "homeowner use a few times a year."

  • @chromebook4558
    @chromebook4558 5 месяцев назад

    I love watching your videos and sitting on my chair telling you everything you’re doing wrong since I am a 70-year-old woman who’s never claimed climbed a tree in my life I think it’s awesome

  • @richardtutor8331
    @richardtutor8331 Год назад +2

    From and old Tree topper . I could sit here and comment on you all day long man but your work speaks for itself. Great job.

  • @charlidog2
    @charlidog2 2 года назад +1

    Trade them saws out like golf clubs. Total respect to all you tree men.

  • @khadijagwen
    @khadijagwen 2 года назад +6

    I did a Douglas Fir tree like that in the late 80's in a town called Carver, Oregon. It too was about 170 feet tall, or more. I put a pull line about 15 feet from the top and then dropped down around 15 feet to top it. After I did the cut and the top toppled off there, it seemed like it took forever to hit the ground. I needed the pull line because the tree was about 10 feet from a home, so I wanted to do my best to not let it go the wrong way. I took another 50 feet out of it the same way. After that I quit climbing because it was too exciting. All these years later I just can't think about it. I wasn't strong enough to get even that tiny mac 10 up the tree, so I got up there and used a rope to pull it up. I was foolish to do that job but I had a hard time with NO.

    • @jimk.9493
      @jimk.9493 2 года назад

      i think auto-correct struck, and highjacked the authors "exhausted" to "excited". thats the nice thing about old school work, none of this computer nonsense!

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 2 года назад

      ​@@jimk.9493 heart can't take all that excitement 😉

  • @amd65ak47
    @amd65ak47 9 месяцев назад +14

    That was the biggest mistake that company made was stopping making 200T

  • @eatmymuffin
    @eatmymuffin 2 года назад +5

    Brother watched this whole vid from start to finish and was thoroughly impressed on ur review of the saw and tree takedown, well done sir 👏🏻

  • @ronkropf3280
    @ronkropf3280 Год назад +3

    Is that kind of work a sport, a craft or a skill?
    You guys are beyond awesome and it's absolutely mesmerizing watching you scale such heights to do your work.

    • @mattallen543
      @mattallen543 Год назад +2

      As someone that does a bit of all different trades and as a novice climber, I would say craft and skill. Though some climbers do compete to be the fastest in regulated competitions at which point it does become sport. But it's bar none the hardest thing I've ever taken on in my life. So you are truly watching a master of the craft here.

  • @maddienewo2228
    @maddienewo2228 2 года назад +1

    Sitting thinking - why do I like watching trees being cut? Idk
    I also like seeing where they fall to, even the small branches.
    I think Jakes personality comes into the mix too.
    Best wishes & keep safe from 🇬🇧

  • @raycandle5209
    @raycandle5209 2 года назад +25

    “The more arborist videos I watch, the more I realise how good August Hunicke is” posted on your video, you gotta admit that is funny, 😂 you do ok too jake 🙂👍

    • @davidhamilton7628
      @davidhamilton7628 2 года назад +2

      Truth hurts 🤣

    • @zachgordon9531
      @zachgordon9531 2 года назад +3

      @@j.debolt Dave Colman is a good climber, he never puts any videos out. One video a year, no one will talk about you.
      Jacob is just as good of a climber

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 2 года назад +1

      I like watching August videos but he has been getting a bit preachy lately IMHO, almost like he is turning into another BBR. LOL

    • @apollorobb
      @apollorobb 2 года назад

      He's almost as good as Damien lol

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 2 года назад +1

    I love to watch MASTERS of their crafts. Nice job everyone.

  • @howiefeltersnatch2596
    @howiefeltersnatch2596 11 месяцев назад +1

    The holzfforma saws are pretty badass for how inexpensive they are. Ive done multiple tree jobs with my 372xp clone and never even had to use my backup.

  • @ludwigvonrothbard1207
    @ludwigvonrothbard1207 2 года назад +3

    You guys are pros. Now I know why tree service is costly, you need an insane amount of skill to fell these gigantic trees. Thank you for the video!

  • @AuditRecon
    @AuditRecon 9 месяцев назад +1

    I was under the impression cottonwood trees were used to make heels for women's shoes. Jake you have balls of steel for climbing. I guess if you have done it as long as you have, you get used to it. Happy New year.

  • @local631
    @local631 2 года назад +2

    i've seen people drop trees before, but that was another level ..great job guys

  • @charliemontiel6797
    @charliemontiel6797 2 года назад +10

    You should review the 201, there’s hardly any 200t’s left and if you find one they’re ridiculously overpriced. Thanks! Love the videos!

    • @levigranger5383
      @levigranger5383 2 года назад

      Agreed, but preferably a built one to run against the limb reaper

    • @backwoodslogging8443
      @backwoodslogging8443 2 года назад

      I run a old 020t and about to get a 201t for a pruning and back up saw I know I'll be disappointed in the power but I'm not paying new prices for second hand saws

    • @levigranger5383
      @levigranger5383 2 года назад

      @@backwoodslogging8443 i have a built 201 and i love it. But I’ve never ran the 020/200 so idk how it compares

    • @dster230
      @dster230 2 года назад

      I’ve owned a 201tc for a few weeks now, so far I really like it. Admittedly I’m not running it every day all day in a tree, but it’s got solid power and cuts fast. It was a huge improvement over our previous 194t.

    • @WildAcresFarms
      @WildAcresFarms 2 года назад

      @@backwoodslogging8443 open up the muffler and advance the timing and the 201 does great. Buy new like you said you would; later ones come with a pop-up piston for more compression and make noticeably more power. The original ones were EPA-saddled dogs and gave the model a bad rep.

  • @RockIslandguy
    @RockIslandguy 2 года назад +1

    They are continually changing and upgrading their manufacturing process. These current iterations are leaps ahead of where they were when they first came out.

    • @NathanVdV
      @NathanVdV 2 года назад

      true, and its all because of the input of users ! so keep it coming!

  • @kelvingrebert7315
    @kelvingrebert7315 2 года назад +5

    great work & video as usual Jacob. awesome to have someone come a long way just to cut down trees & to see the enjoyment they had

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 9 месяцев назад

      Seems Irish trees don't grow so tall. 😂👍👍

  • @joeyrb4509
    @joeyrb4509 2 года назад +1

    In another one of his videos he said that doing this is one of his hobbies. It reminded me of that old saying 'pick a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life'.

  • @davidsmith1769
    @davidsmith1769 2 года назад

    You commented that one guy said how great August is. But for fairly new guys like me, you say thi gs in your videos that I think in my head.
    Flipside August has said that you are a natural in one of his videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @henrikstenlund5385
    @henrikstenlund5385 2 года назад

    Nothing to be ashamed by being the second to August Hunicke. He has the top intuition and maintains safety as number one, always. You can later on reach his level. and you are all good already.

  • @zachgordon9531
    @zachgordon9531 2 года назад +12

    The 200T is 35.2 cc
    The cs 355t is 35.8 the echo is around $350 muffler mod and timing advance they do good. It would be a shoot out of the cheep saws.
    I have had my echo over a year it is a runner, toss the stock chain. Anyway keep climbing have fun. Catch ya later.

    • @Billster1955
      @Billster1955 2 года назад +1

      Love my Echo top handle saws. My CS355T sounds like a dirt bike.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 2 года назад

      @@Billster1955 that other guy who I will not mention out of respect for Jacob(lol) has been running the 2511? with Panther bar and it seems to be doing good. I am running a 355T but I am a nobody.

    • @johndunbar2393
      @johndunbar2393 2 года назад +2

      I was going to comment the same thing. I have a 355T and it's only 35 bucks more and made in Japan. I'd be curious how it stacks up to this Chinese one.

    • @WildAcresFarms
      @WildAcresFarms 2 года назад +1

      @John Dunbar @Blister1955 broken a 355T yet? I run one that I ported, with a panther 16” bar and chain from august. Rips. But the forward screw mount of the top handle breaks off the crankcase REALLY easily. Don’t drop it and don’t haul like a gorilla on a pinched saw.

    • @zachgordon9531
      @zachgordon9531 2 года назад +1

      @@iffykidmn8170 you are not a nobody.

  • @treystewart544
    @treystewart544 Год назад +3

    That little chainsaw looks awesome 🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

  • @anton_mishchenko
    @anton_mishchenko 2 года назад +2

    I got 372 from Hollzforma. and I had to replace the carburetor to Walbro after a week or so, because the stock one was living it's own life. And since then it work perfect.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 2 года назад +1

      Carb and chain adjuster seem to be the two chief complaints on both clones Stihl and Husky. I have had a G444 for about the last year without issue, I have had my Stihl 044s for close to about 28yrs without issue so there is that.

  • @swagtech_
    @swagtech_ 8 месяцев назад

    The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs

  • @kboot658
    @kboot658 2 года назад +1

    I have been doing trees for a minute and I never got spiking down. Just was too slow. It's cool to see someone that's good at it cruise around.

  • @fredberger3155
    @fredberger3155 2 года назад +2

    Not for the faint of heart, that's for sure. These men must be in incredible shape; he's young now, I wonder how things go as you get older and older? I was fearful just watching it; what if you accidentally cut your support rope with the chainsaw? Does he have two support ropes going at all times? Unbelievable, much respect for these men . . .

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 2 года назад +1

      I had the same question, saw in some of the videos instances where the branches looked rather close to the rope. I was assuming that isn't the only support being relied on, but couldn't see the whole rig with the head cam view.

  • @scottmarshall6766
    @scottmarshall6766 2 года назад +5

    You're driving the price of these up! It's up to $400!!
    Love my Monkeybeavered 2511t. She pulls all 16" of Panther 1/4 pitch through cottonwood admirably. (used it for just that last weekend) It's no 50cc beater, but she solidly punches well in the 35-40cc class despite her 25cc size. Minor mods in effect.
    I was thinking of trying one of these just to see what the 200t hype is about, but not for $400 plus bar and chain, going to get in on your lottery though, been meaning to send some support anyway. Great video series!

    • @seashackf1
      @seashackf1 2 года назад +1

      That’s a 3rd party seller ripping people off because it’s linked from here. It’s $299 on Holzfforma’s website.

    • @cortraulston218
      @cortraulston218 2 года назад +1

      I actually just got my g111 in the mail today and it needs to be broken in for sure but it’s pretty impressive for the price. I have 3 of the 2511 for my tree service and I’ve modded one of them and they’ll fly thru pretty big oak tree branches. If I remember this comment I’ll let you know in a few weeks if the saw is worth it lol I’m really hoping it’s a good saw.

    • @cortraulston218
      @cortraulston218 2 года назад +1

      Also I bought it off eBay for 290 and some change

    • @scottmarshall6766
      @scottmarshall6766 2 года назад +2

      @@cortraulston218 Yep, it's hard to tell till you get some time on it and retune for the break-in. Cold out of the box isn't a fair test of any saw. At least if you buy a name brand from a pro dealer, they run it a bit and set the screws initially, something you simply don't get with the Holzforma stuff.
      I have a G660 "Big Blue" with a 36" Sugahara light bar and Oregon full house chain. It's a beast. Wouldn't want to run it all day though. Thanks for the info!

  • @dianncharlan5648
    @dianncharlan5648 2 года назад +2

    Good job Michael! Thanks Jake I really enjoyed this video!

  • @AverageHouseHusband
    @AverageHouseHusband Год назад +1

    I have a the MS660 knockoff, been using it for milling, tuned extra rich to keep it cooler the thing is a hard working beast.

  • @byersfishing9892
    @byersfishing9892 2 года назад +4

    I own this saw in Canada. It’s a $500 saw here after shipping and duty fees 🤦🏼‍♂️ but cuts good! Great video 🔥

    • @steelonius
      @steelonius 2 года назад

      How long have you been using it?

  • @willrogers1090
    @willrogers1090 2 года назад

    Really fine video! Thanks to everyone in it for the good watch! Stay Safe!

  • @not_sure-n5o
    @not_sure-n5o 2 года назад +2

    Damn dude, watching you get into that first tree 😅 you guys are some serious athletes!

  • @charlesyates6687
    @charlesyates6687 2 года назад +1

    I used one of those for a year as a Trim saw and it performed perfect once i put a good chain on it .

  • @jakerubino3233
    @jakerubino3233 2 года назад +1

    Nice subtle leprechaun joke there! Lucky Charms the Irish delicacy 😂🤣

  • @waynegriswold8953
    @waynegriswold8953 2 года назад +1

    i know its not your style but i would like to watch some short videos of how you rig, or why you do what you are doing. kind of like into the mind of ol Jacob. great videos! i just wish there was more of them

  • @jasonliskey4980
    @jasonliskey4980 2 года назад +2

    I got one of these g111 / ms200t clones for a backup recently. It cuts cuts and runs just as good as my old 020t.

    • @PatrickMJr
      @PatrickMJr 2 года назад

      Been thinking as getting one as my starter saw

    • @jasonliskey4980
      @jasonliskey4980 2 года назад +1

      3 years ago I bought the g660 the 066 clone. I just had my 1st problem carb went bad. $22 for there new one.
      On my 020t I broke the black handle assembly. There complete assembly with throttle was only $35 with shipping. Works great.

    • @DavidBergman1776
      @DavidBergman1776 2 года назад +1

      @@PatrickMJr Honestly, for the price, I would get a bigger saw than the G111. You'll be a lot happier with one of the bigger ones for a very similar price. Just do your research! And again, they are tinkering saws, be willing to do repairs.

  • @danielmiddleton8173
    @danielmiddleton8173 2 года назад +2

    With two saws slung you're like a sawslinger Treeson. Fastest saw in the pacific northwest Take that cottonwood!

    • @ddalton692
      @ddalton692 2 года назад +1

      Nice comment 🌲❤️ I like it

  • @williamwalters3796
    @williamwalters3796 2 года назад +9

    The intro hinge-wood moan! I’m gonna get the Holzfforma 660 clone and use it for milling (run it a little fat and hope it lasts). It’s a better plan than strapping a 36inch bar to my 42cc craftsman 🤣

    • @xoriatmike6857
      @xoriatmike6857 2 года назад +1

      Just got a 660 clone myself, have quite a few large hardwoods on the property and i figured its ok to splurge sometimes. So far its been awesome, book says to run some ungodly mix but on the 40:1 mix like all the other saws i own its been good to me! Hope you enjoy it !

    • @fanosoX
      @fanosoX 2 года назад

      I had the exact same idea, run it 40:1 with a good ripping chain and I think it’ll make a nice milling saw

  • @dianncharlan5648
    @dianncharlan5648 2 года назад

    I took a break, now I am back to binge watching the rest of your videos!

  • @wcb22516
    @wcb22516 2 года назад +1

    I love seeing these CLONE SAW videos. The Stihl are expensive.

    • @brandon18054
      @brandon18054 Год назад

      They’re quality made by people with families. You love seeing communist-produced knockoffs because you’re just as cheap and low-tier as the intellectual thieves who produce these saws.

  • @CaliforniaCarpenter7
    @CaliforniaCarpenter7 2 года назад +1

    I’ve had the Holz 372 for a couple years and I have put a couple hundred tanks through it. Their pull ropes are junk, I replaced mine (and all my broken pull ropes) with bulk 550 paracord. The muffler bolts wiggle loose and need loctite. The saw came way too lean for having a completely hollow muffler so I fattened mine up a bit. The chain tensioner is chincy but has held up. The 25:1 recommended mix is WAY too rich after break-in so I’ve run 40:1 with synthetic oil ever since with no issues. Other than a few small things like your buddy said, it is an amazing chainsaw for the $300 I paid for it. Literally pops first pull just like day one! Even had an unlimited coil and a legit Bosch spark plug.

  • @2JZ_Lovin
    @2JZ_Lovin 2 года назад +2

    You should do the holzfforma g372xp pro next, see if the extra money is worth it? They look pretty good honestly

  • @5_GZ3kul
    @5_GZ3kul 2 года назад

    glad to see fellow irish men over working

  • @stupidasso6183
    @stupidasso6183 2 года назад

    I'm getting my Holz g660 kit any day now, big bore kit, 36", 28" bars, full chisel and half/ripper, an extra handle that I can chop up, TIG weld to make a full wrap, set a dogs and another scrench.
    Good times gentlemen.

  • @andrewh4293
    @andrewh4293 2 года назад +2

    Hey Jacob, after watching your last review of the holtzforma saw, plus a few other reviews on youtube i bit the bullet and bought the 880 clone to use for milling. Running a 30 inch rotatech bar and a stihl chain. So far its doing good! Need carb tweaking every now and then as i think the adjusting screws move. Its already paid for itself in the timber i have milled. Like you say dont know how long it will last but i have been told they are such good copies you can repair with stihl parts. Awsome video! Keep them coming.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 2 года назад +1

      They have been making Orange aftermarket replacement parts for Stihl and Husky for years maybe not OEM quality but their prices are quite a bit less as well. Not sure on the backstory something about selling complete saws they could not do orange to help prevent people claiming to be OEM (scamming)so the blue saws,

    • @andrewh4293
      @andrewh4293 11 месяцев назад

      @irishgamerkid the saw is running great! Not had a single problem with it.

  • @outdoors-fun
    @outdoors-fun 2 года назад +5

    Would be cool to compare them both ported.

  • @jamesspinks716
    @jamesspinks716 2 года назад

    One thing you can thank August for, is sending me over to this (your new) channel. I’m here to stay because of you.

  • @flugit
    @flugit 2 года назад +1

    Even though the long term durability may not be there, if something were to break you could replace it with genuine stihl parts right?

  • @lorinkramer1524
    @lorinkramer1524 2 года назад +4

    Amazing video! You make the entire process look so easy which I know, it is not. I don't see any smoke from your saws. If you don't mind sharing, what brand 2cycle oil do you use and at what ratio? Your chains look magnificently sharp throughout the entire process. Do you do the sharpening? Tools used?
    Can't wait to watch the next video!

  • @davidkelley8013
    @davidkelley8013 2 года назад +1

    Jake don’t let trolls get to you. Yes August is an amazing tree man but how many years does he have on you. With any career the longer you do it the better you get. I’m just starting out and you work circles around what I can do. Keep up the amazing work and great content

  • @sterlingmoore6032
    @sterlingmoore6032 2 года назад +1

    You guys are straight bad-ass, period!

  • @joecurmaci5880
    @joecurmaci5880 2 года назад

    That's the greatest thrill in the world kudos to you guys that's tough work that's the ultimate

  • @alfredoghost2306
    @alfredoghost2306 2 года назад

    With your website you could make it to where you're a staple in the arbor industry. Make like an interactive map of the world that people can click on certain areas and see the common trees there as well as the common methods used to care or cut them. (Just saw your video on the palm trees and thought was really neat). Where people can also do like a request system and ask you to do a tree type in a particular region. And then you could have a link to your video that pertains to that particular tree if people want to see how it's done. I think it'd be cool as part of your tree expedition around the world, and it'd bring traffic to your website as well as to your channel. Love your content, keep it up!

  • @tb3687
    @tb3687 2 года назад +8

    Much respect for what you do, after most of the branches would swing back and hit me in the face, I’d cut my rope and take the express way down. Keep up the good work and thanks for the reviews. 👍🏾

  • @gatzelabordus6981
    @gatzelabordus6981 2 года назад +1

    You are a hardworking young man! I just get sweat on my hands watching you cutting stumps from the tree, just thinking all the time, don't hit the rope with your chainsaw.... ;)

    • @ronfox5519
      @ronfox5519 2 года назад

      It was about the same for me.
      I get nervous with my feet on the ground felling way smaller stuff than this.

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 2 года назад +6

    In 1975 I bought a Stihl 020 as a firewood saw for us and others. It was worked hard but kept clean and serviced. From 1985 to 1995 I ran it on Amsoil @ 100:1 and it "loved" it, even though such a lean mix sort of went against the grain and against ardent doom prophets' advice. I no longer used firewood after '95 so the saw was passed on to a friend. I'd be interested in an arborist's take on that matter as chainsaws are your tools of trade whereas mine was largely seasonal and intermittent. (I learned the hard way NEVER lend your saw to another, even a friend!) Col, NZ

    • @jackprier7727
      @jackprier7727 2 года назад

      There was a product (here-U.S.) called "Optimol" that we ran 40 years ago. Never burned any saws up from that (used skidder-oil in the oiler with metal bits crashed the crank once) but if it oils enough, they do like the lean mix-

  • @timhayes3336
    @timhayes3336 2 года назад

    Im 36, never used a chainsaw in my life. But this looks to me like the coolest job on the planet.

  • @darthgbc363
    @darthgbc363 2 года назад

    Awesome. You even got your Lucky Charms jab in.
    Dwight's Tree Service just dropped off a huge cottonwood less than 12 hours ago. The base was over 6' in diameter.

  • @ABIDEOUTDOORS
    @ABIDEOUTDOORS 2 года назад

    So satisfying watching those big tops dropping toward the end of this video.

  • @johnsomerset1510
    @johnsomerset1510 2 года назад +1

    Amazing stuff. I just wonder how you avoid cutting your own safety ropes sometimes but I see you seem to have two ropes around the tree at anyone time. All I climb a tree for, is to attach a rope going down to the back of my tractor, to put some tension on, to make sure the tree falls in the correct place if I have any doubt. Great video and very informative.

  • @sandymackay4017
    @sandymackay4017 8 месяцев назад

    Fit, tough, professionals. Excellent as always guys.

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti 2 года назад +1

    And I can't believe you go both ways in the tree Jake come on now LOL hahaha great job man

  • @ciaraclarke1488
    @ciaraclarke1488 2 года назад +1

    Good to see a leprechaun helping out Kerry boys

  • @foxdavis101
    @foxdavis101 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jacob, got the Fir hoody and a t-shirt. So looking forward to representing here in the PNW. Thanks and love all your work.

  • @garbizzi6868
    @garbizzi6868 2 года назад

    I saw some high voltage powerlines down there below where u were cutting your tree down , nice job with your climb videos

  • @kellonpitts2650
    @kellonpitts2650 2 года назад

    Right on, You bought Clayton Foss's old tree truck. The only tree truck with professionally painted flames on the hood. Traded a tree job for the painted flames.

    • @Outdoorman32
      @Outdoorman32 2 года назад +1

      Best old chipper truck around. From a legendary human.

    • @kellonpitts2650
      @kellonpitts2650 Год назад +1

      @@Outdoorman32 Yes he is. Him and i worked together for 25 years.

  • @MrLuigi-oi7gm
    @MrLuigi-oi7gm 8 месяцев назад

    Just a crazy, good job in the stratosphere cutting those trees down. 👏👏👏 I'm by no means a professional, but I cut a fair number of trees each year managing my property. One of my go to saws is a Stihl 028 Wood Boss. I suspect I bought it before you boys were born. Still purrs like an angry dog. Anyway, my point is no Chinese saws for me despite the initial lower cost. Reliability and longevity are importent to me. Also, if the option exists to buy a product I need that is made in the USA, I prefer that as I want to support American workers.

  • @JoeCornerNetwork
    @JoeCornerNetwork Год назад

    You’ll look back in 5-10 years at these videos of yourself and realize raw talent is great but there is no substitute for experience.

  • @bencheston5526
    @bencheston5526 2 года назад +5

    Another awesome video bro 😎 what a monster! I like how you cut your notch in half I’m gonna have to try that👌I always have trouble when the notch is that big. To bad you could not help me with the big hickory, it went well, there will be more believe that! Keep them coming bro!!!

  • @allhopeabandon7831
    @allhopeabandon7831 2 года назад +2

    Just watched the vids with Reon...this is my 20th year in business in PA. I can't imagine having that big expensive equipment in this area (Philly Suburbs) due to the fact that our tree prices are in the dumps (and always have been) due to the illegal tree companies which pop in and out of existence here. There are no regulations...guys just quit their job after 2 years, take a guy or two with them, buy a chainsaw and a truck and start hustling...nothing wrong there, but they pay their workers cash bc to start a business in this industry, payroll will be hit with 36% workers comp until you prove you aren't a risk (2 - 3 years with SWIF) but when they see that they will be paying another $360 plus around another $100 per $1000 of payroll, they just make the business decision to NOT pay on the books, thereby being able to pay more money to workers, who also get the benefit of not paying taxes, to the point where the equivalent $25/ hour guy for a compliant start up would cost that company $1450/week and the workers takes home around $770... the non-compliant guy can pay the same worker $30/hr under table, it will cost him $1200/week and the worker takes home $1200. The compliant start up would have to pay around $2500/week in their cost in order to get that guy to work for them. I am not a big government guy, in fact, quite the opposite, but the tax and comp cheating isn't the end of it all...not only is the worker at risk if they are injured or maimed, but the homeowner will be responsible as their employer should a non-workers comp covered person be injured on their property, and home owners insurance will not pay for what they will most assuredly call negligence. I don't see what could be done to save the Tree Industry here, as the local government does not seem to care at all...I didn't even mention the topping, crazy elevations and lion tailing - the specialty of these very same illegal companies.

    • @WildAcresFarms
      @WildAcresFarms 2 года назад

      Its bad when the only legal way to run your shop is to 1099 your guys. It’s financially ruinous to have fully legitimate employees when you run a small LLC.

    • @allhopeabandon7831
      @allhopeabandon7831 2 года назад

      @@WildAcresFarms In my business (once you have things to lose in a lawsuit) 1099ing my workers only gets me around taxes and comp UNTIL something happens...then the lawyers cut right thru the fact that they aren't contractors and my S Corp protections all are dissolved by the judge, who will always side with the injured party, oh, and after that's over, the IRS will want their blood as well.

  • @bchdsailor
    @bchdsailor 2 года назад +2

    There are many good arborists - including you
    Tre fellers? You should tag along with Bjarne Butler a day or two

  • @briananderson7497
    @briananderson7497 2 года назад

    Jake going all Duel-Wielding Axe Bezerker mode there with the two chain saws. Pretty cool.

  • @jetobey5656
    @jetobey5656 4 месяца назад

    I have seriously studied you and my respect for you grows, along. Farmers around here (Iowa) let me practice in their timber ground. But, the "tree people" here would go without instead of hiring a "climber. I have accumulated a fair number of hours climbing and doing direction aimed cuts and falls but they would rather do a lousy job with upper trunks being a "where will it fall?" I am not giving up. I will advertise my skills and what a customer might need and let the "Tree Services" need me. They know where to find me. Oddly enough, in a building I am afraid of heights, but in a tree, do not even think about the height. I can do an "audition" for any serious inquiry. I have learned enough from you, and a few others , to sit back and wait. It hardly feels like work to me. But, my odds are better high up in a tree than they were in a sprint car!

  • @regalbowman3143
    @regalbowman3143 2 года назад +2

    As a tree climber I know these guys are in superb physical condition. This work require use of all body skeletal muscles.

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 2 года назад

    AUGUST, HI, YOU AND,THE NEW GUY were excellent with those TALL TREES, even that STIHL knockoff , not so bad, ENJOY MOTHERS DAY, WITH YOUR FAMILY,, GOD BLESS, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @jetobey5656
    @jetobey5656 2 года назад

    Michael could not have a better teacher. I have very good mechanical aptitude, and you "converse" in a clear informative style, Having that great sense of humor helps us out here, and probably helps you get through some days. I just watched your first as an insured independent. The old West had traveling gunfighters; you are a traveling "tree fighter." What brand of rope control/climber are you using? Blue anodized?

  • @ryanhausmann1012
    @ryanhausmann1012 2 года назад +1

    I have had a 660 clone for 2 years. No issues. Great machine in large Midwest trees. Neighbors hate it because it's loud and obnoxious. Oh well. Worth the money my belief.

    • @chompers11
      @chompers11 2 года назад

      Did you build it yourself and if so how was it

  • @toshmiller5571
    @toshmiller5571 2 года назад +1

    Would like to see yall start testing out the neotec saws....everything I've read, people are saying they are the best of the clones

  • @tinoswrld
    @tinoswrld 2 года назад +3

    Jake out here dropping straight heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 me and my brother who is a fellow climber we love your videos!!! Keep up the great work! My favorite video is your saw collection I thought it was cute and funny with your little girl emmy much love from Pennsylvania!!!!!
    Tino

  • @ThueyTube
    @ThueyTube 4 месяца назад

    That intro was perfect. I love it

  • @nicolaisvlog8701
    @nicolaisvlog8701 2 года назад +1

    13:25 from the grund "take some painkillers!!!!"