Really dig the content man. The straight forward, no BS attitude is refreshing, especially in the chainsaw “community” on RUclips. Keep the videos coming! I’d love to see some detailed skidder content!
Walnut is my favorite hardwood. I am always impressed with how open the woods are where you are cutting. You always seem to have so many options with the expanse of the woods. Where I live the woods are dense and choked with vines and invasive bushes and trees. I like your felling method. You have a lot of no nonsense content. It is refreshing to see someone that is willing to inform and not be a complete narcissist about it. Whenever I am cruising videos I always run across someone with the camera trained on their face like they are the most interesting person in the world. Click!
I search out good timber, I cover 4 states to keep in the good stuff. Yeah, I figure it’s more interesting to watch a guy cut a tree and do a voice over then watch a guy sit on his couch and ramble on.
Listen man I been cutting on my property for a year or so now just for firewood to heat the home and I watch a lot of content to improve my cutting, but your content is the best out there I would love to see more how to videos because your a blue collar and don’t use all that geek shit am just a garbage man cutting wood to heat his home and I appreciate your channel more then you ever know
This was great, I’m enjoying all your content, but these in depth videos are super helpful. It would be cool to see all the different examples of your felling cuts and the reasons for them. Thanks for the content!
Man you make it look so easy ❤I also like the way you explain to us novices why you make the decisions you do and don't make us feel like idiots. Keep up the good work Tkanks
That Skidder is Awesome. Plus the Way you cut the Veneer Trees are Fabulous. I am not doing to much this Weekend, to Cold and Windy out. I will have the New Saw in about 4weeks. It was good to get out the other day and cut some wood. For 1hour. The next day I put it away after Splitting it up. Cherry and Locust, with my Fiskers Axe. Now waiting till Monday to get out at it again. Stay Safe, and will continue to look for your Video's my Friend. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.
For a guy that enjoys cutting trees and always looking at ways to preserve the log, this was a great video. I only cut for firewood, but am always looking at log trees and have on occasion cut for the log. I've seen several finished logs on trucks here in NE Kansas, but have not actually been involved with the harvest. Keep up the great work and be as safe as possible!
Interesting way to put em down. I haven't tried this method yet, typically I'm cutting firewood and/or removals via conventional or humbolt notches, ropes and maasdam rope puller, bangin wedges, etc. Love the content and sharing your knowledge. I'd like to hear briefly about your new helmet and if it's recommended. I wear a few different types but always interested in new gear. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
Appreciate the technical explanation of the cut. Can you share more about your business from how you make a profit, financial challenges like slow pay clients, how the industry changes with market changes… etc no need for your specific data points but just general examples and lessons learned? Thank you!
I’ll touch on business generally, but to be honest company policy is to be tight lipped about our actual business practices. We don’t want our competitors to catch up and or new competitors to arise.
Commenting as I watch, all in the name of discussion :-) Gunning sights are necessary for accurate tight shots between standing trees or cut stumps out west. The trees are much taller, so geometrically, a small error at the base is a big error high up. I even get more precise on tight shots when the stakes are high. Old redwood faller trick I leaned from Fundamentals of General Tree Work by Beranek. I put a stake in the desired lay a good 30-50' out. I measure and mark both sides of the face cut on the tree at exactly the same distance from the stake. This makes an equidistant triangle and ensures the hinge faces the desired lay. If you look around in my vids, you will see some 80' eucs I dropped in a tight yard, that is how I laid them out. I mostly cut short fat dead trees where aim isn't a big deal, but I have gone and thinned conifers where the shots were tight and you tore up save trees or got your felled tree hung up if you missed.
@afleetcommand has made quite the study out of preventing fiber pull. All last summer cutting sketchy big dead oaks I used the bore and trigger so I could be away when stuff started raining down. Barberchairs, their cause, and prevention is a topic I like to chew on too…
What would be the purpose? No not unless think they will be a problem for the skidder or dozer. I don’t make any extra moves that could take my time. Unfortunately in this day and age it’s extremely hard to find help so my time is a valuable commodity. I get the trees down safely with quality in mind then I get them out as fast as possible. Now with this all being said I’ll trim stumps but it is gonna cost a pretty penny. See to be able to maintain what I pay for the timber I gotta move fast. No land owner I have ever come across will pay to trim stumps.
Just for kicks i was trying to guess the board footage of veneer log just from the video, from that stub you sliced off down 800ish! And your doing a great job with the videos any format is entertaining!
@@Good.Fellers No shit that's cool! It is interesting to see what you have going on with the equipment too! That 740 will be fun when you get it back to work! Are you putting stock size rubber back on? Judging from the dozer, maybe some 73-44 floaters would help make a machine that size and weight more versatile for you!
I’m gonna put the 30.5 32s back on it I will just use that machine when the ground is right. I like to be able to turn tight in the woods. Our average job is in 20acre range so I have to be kinda nice to surrounding timber.
@@Good.Fellers Out west I have heard wedge a little lean, jack medium, and pull a lot. I have nod jacked but I have limbed, pulled and wedged. I imagine you have a similar procedure with the added complication of needing the tree to want to go where you do and not pull fiber.
super nice job on that stick of wood. About the nicest way you are going to find on how to cut a awsome speciman of a walnut like that. sucks about the little dozer but shit happens unfortnaly. Keep up with the videos.
@markespich8574 a finished product with fiber pull would be thrown in the chipper and fed to the boiler. See when you pull the fibers it becomes cracks in boards or veneer that falls apart. Look at the end of a log that came off an ugly stump. Those holes are voids in a wood product that will be produced.
I enjoyed this ty for taking the extra effort and time to explain. I don't think there is any better equipment than jd.if you get. Those units in good shape they will do a good job with just routine maintenance..for a long time.
I've never seen anyone except for you cut trees this way. I assume this method would only really work if your drop zone and your direction of lean are the same. You clearly know what youre doing but man I'd be scared to try all of those funky cuts, where'd you learn this stuff?
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Instructional videos like this one are what I am looking for,thanks.
Your welcome, there’s not to many out there.
Really dig the content man. The straight forward, no BS attitude is refreshing, especially in the chainsaw “community” on RUclips. Keep the videos coming! I’d love to see some detailed skidder content!
Good deal there will be more skidder content in the future!
I like the in depth explanations, heavy equipment stuff, and “day in the woods” content. Thank you Feller!
Hey, thank you!!!
A lot of people just enjoy the felling, but I for one also enjoy understanding the process as well.
I get that.
That’s quite a skill you’ve developed, very impressive! I’m glad you take the time to share , thanks !
Hey, thank you!
Masterclass there. Thanks, hope people appreciate it. I would love to see more.
Thank you, keep watchin! There more coming!
Walnut is my favorite hardwood. I am always impressed with how open the woods are where you are cutting. You always seem to have so many options with the expanse of the woods. Where I live the woods are dense and choked with vines and invasive bushes and trees. I like your felling method. You have a lot of no nonsense content. It is refreshing to see someone that is willing to inform and not be a complete narcissist about it. Whenever I am cruising videos I always run across someone with the camera trained on their face like they are the most interesting person in the world. Click!
I search out good timber, I cover 4 states to keep in the good stuff. Yeah, I figure it’s more interesting to watch a guy cut a tree and do a voice over then watch a guy sit on his couch and ramble on.
Listen man I been cutting on my property for a year or so now just for firewood to heat the home and I watch a lot of content to improve my cutting, but your content is the best out there I would love to see more how to videos because your a blue collar and don’t use all that geek shit am just a garbage man cutting wood to heat his home and I appreciate your channel more then you ever know
I’m just a timber cutter, trying to feed my family. I appreciate your kind words.
Another great video! It’s a rush when those big trees go over, it never gets old. That JD skider looks awesome can’t wait to see it in action.
I’m excited to get that big skidder out in the woods.
This was great, I’m enjoying all your content, but these in depth videos are super helpful. It would be cool to see all the different examples of your felling cuts and the reasons for them. Thanks for the content!
I’m glad you enjoy the videos!
Man you make it look so easy ❤I also like the way you explain to us novices why you make the decisions you do and don't make us feel like idiots. Keep up the good work Tkanks
I’m glad you enjoy it. Be safe out there.
That Skidder is Awesome. Plus the Way you cut the Veneer Trees are Fabulous. I am not doing to much this Weekend, to Cold and Windy out. I will have the New Saw in about 4weeks. It was good to get out the other day and cut some wood. For 1hour. The next day I put it away after Splitting it up. Cherry and Locust, with my Fiskers Axe. Now waiting till Monday to get out at it again. Stay Safe, and will continue to look for your Video's my Friend. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.
That’s great Ron, rest up for the good weather.
Like in depth but also very much enjoy the overviews you give. Also enjoy hearing about your equipment and seeing it in operation. Great job
Hey thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
For a guy that enjoys cutting trees and always looking at ways to preserve the log, this was a great video. I only cut for firewood, but am always looking at log trees and have on occasion cut for the log. I've seen several finished logs on trucks here in NE Kansas, but have not actually been involved with the harvest. Keep up the great work and be as safe as possible!
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Be safe out there!!!
I like this channel ❤ I'll watch whatever you want to show. Learned a bunch already and I'm a mostly a firewood guy now that im older.👍💩
Good deal, I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
Nice job Feller! Love the skidder videos also.
Good deal !
Great job explaining how you cut veneer. I enjoy watching all your videos. Also awesome intro
Thank you I’m glad ya like the intro!
Awesome video, very informative. That 740’s a monster, you should find some old cars to demolish with it haha
Lol
Interesting way to put em down. I haven't tried this method yet, typically I'm cutting firewood and/or removals via conventional or humbolt notches, ropes and maasdam rope puller, bangin wedges, etc. Love the content and sharing your knowledge. I'd like to hear briefly about your new helmet and if it's recommended. I wear a few different types but always interested in new gear.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
Glad you’re enjoying the channel, new helmet is nice so far.
Awesome video man I’ve been enjoying everything you’ve been putting out man keep it up
Good deal I appreciate ya!
thanks, enjoyed a bit more technical detail and from what I have seen your videos on cutting veneer logs is pretty unique on yourtube
I haven’t seen many other veneer cutters.
Great video! Enjoyed the different views and detailed explanations. Well done, Feller!
Hey thank you!
Appreciate the technical explanation of the cut. Can you share more about your business from how you make a profit, financial challenges like slow pay clients, how the industry changes with market changes… etc no need for your specific data points but just general examples and lessons learned? Thank you!
I’ll touch on business generally, but to be honest company policy is to be tight lipped about our actual business practices. We don’t want our competitors to catch up and or new competitors to arise.
Good stuff and we all look forward to the next one !!!🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓
Good deal!
Details were great and much appreciated.
Glad u like it!!!
You cut that tree exactly the way I would have i think u did awesome job that walnut should bring a pretty good price
Glad ya liked it.
Yeah that’s high dollar trees.
Commenting as I watch, all in the name of discussion :-) Gunning sights are necessary for accurate tight shots between standing trees or cut stumps out west. The trees are much taller, so geometrically, a small error at the base is a big error high up. I even get more precise on tight shots when the stakes are high. Old redwood faller trick I leaned from Fundamentals of General Tree Work by Beranek. I put a stake in the desired lay a good 30-50' out. I measure and mark both sides of the face cut on the tree at exactly the same distance from the stake. This makes an equidistant triangle and ensures the hinge faces the desired lay. If you look around in my vids, you will see some 80' eucs I dropped in a tight yard, that is how I laid them out. I mostly cut short fat dead trees where aim isn't a big deal, but I have gone and thinned conifers where the shots were tight and you tore up save trees or got your felled tree hung up if you missed.
Yes I understand the stake gunning method or gunning sticks
Our situation is completely different then out west
@@Good.Fellers I know…I do similar and follow a bunch of eastern fallers,friends with some. Comment more for newbies…and arborists/climbers 😆
@afleetcommand has made quite the study out of preventing fiber pull. All last summer cutting sketchy big dead oaks I used the bore and trigger so I could be away when stuff started raining down. Barberchairs, their cause, and prevention is a topic I like to chew on too…
Bore your heart out and and tree won’t chair
Nice work and great video. Question, do you come back and cut the spurs off the stump?
What would be the purpose?
No not unless think they will be a problem for the skidder or dozer. I don’t make any extra moves that could take my time. Unfortunately in this day and age it’s extremely hard to find help so my time is a valuable commodity. I get the trees down safely with quality in mind then I get them out as fast as possible. Now with this all being said I’ll trim stumps but it is gonna cost a pretty penny. See to be able to maintain what I pay for the timber I gotta move fast. No land owner I have ever come across will pay to trim stumps.
Just for kicks i was trying to guess the board footage of veneer log just from the video, from that stub you sliced off down 800ish! And your doing a great job with the videos any format is entertaining!
You’re correct in your footage. Glad you enjoy it.
@@Good.Fellers No shit that's cool! It is interesting to see what you have going on with the equipment too! That 740 will be fun when you get it back to work! Are you putting stock size rubber back on? Judging from the dozer, maybe some 73-44 floaters would help make a machine that size and weight more versatile for you!
I’m gonna put the 30.5 32s back on it
I will just use that machine when the ground is right. I like to be able to turn tight in the woods. Our average job is in 20acre range so I have to be kinda nice to surrounding timber.
@@Good.Fellers makes sense! You definitely have a cool variety of machines!
Curious about topping for weight vs. wedging the tree over.
Topping is always a last resort
@@Good.Fellers Out west I have heard wedge a little lean, jack medium, and pull a lot. I have nod jacked but I have limbed, pulled and wedged. I imagine you have a similar procedure with the added complication of needing the tree to want to go where you do and not pull fiber.
@davidwyby we cut
Then wedge
Then push with machine
Then pull
Then top
Just so good to watch.
I’m glad you enjoyed this video!
super nice job on that stick of wood. About the nicest way you are going to find on how to cut a awsome speciman of a walnut like that. sucks about the little dozer but shit happens unfortnaly. Keep up with the videos.
Yeah, it sucks about the dozer, but it’s part of it. I’ll keep the vids coming.
Very cool. Can you talk sometime about pulling fiber and how it affects the value of the tree.
Absolutely
I would like to see a finished product that would show fiber pull. If possible.
@markespich8574 a finished product with fiber pull would be thrown in the chipper and fed to the boiler. See when you pull the fibers it becomes cracks in boards or veneer that falls apart.
Look at the end of a log that came off an ugly stump. Those holes are voids in a wood product that will be produced.
I enjoyed this ty for taking the extra effort and time to explain. I don't think there is any better equipment than jd.if you get. Those units in good shape they will do a good job with just routine maintenance..for a long time.
Yeah, I won’t buy any new Deere equipment but I love the d models. I’m glad ya dig the video.
Great technique, thank You for sharing !
Thank you, you’re welcome.
I've never seen anyone except for you cut trees this way. I assume this method would only really work if your drop zone and your direction of lean are the same. You clearly know what youre doing but man I'd be scared to try all of those funky cuts, where'd you learn this stuff?
Been doing it a long time. Never been afraid to think outside the box. I wedge and jack trees over when necessary.
Very nice video
Thank you sir!
@@Good.Fellers your welcome
I dig the info!
Sweet
Perfect :)
Thank you!
Btw nice beard my man.
Thank you!!!!
Better find some more stud trees to pay for new tires.
lol, I’ve got em bought already.
Why waste the top. You could sell it in firewood.
If you could I would
I have never seen your face. How do we really know you’re not Jimmy Hoffa?
I’m not sure what to say to this.
@@Good.Fellers just kidding. Love your work. I just think it’s funny I’ve never seen your face!
@michaelgollehon6656 Most RUclipsrs sit in front of the camera and ramble on, I’m more of a doer!
I didn't see no professional
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