Yeah, as a born-and-raised suburbanite who doesn't have much chainsaw experience, this was painful to watch. Most of my use has been to cut logs down to size for splitting, but I've taken a handful of trees down, too. I don't know who is running the This Old House RUclips channel, but this isn't the first time I've seen some absolutely atrocious work being done. You can tell the homeowner has never touched a saw in his life before this moment. And the professional... Why is there no explanation of the reason they are using a Humboldt notch as opposed to a Conventional or even Open Faced notch? In this application, the Humboldt appears to be the worst notch to use. Bless the professional for not being too hard on this doofus, but shame on TOH for putting such shoddy work up.
I wonder if the chain was installed backwards? It took way too much time to go through such a small section. The way the saw was not loading down during the cut makes me think this was the case.
Id rather teach someone who has never used a chainsaw with a smaller tree like that than a 24 inch trunk. Was it clean? no. But the tree fell eventually, and the team made sure he didnt get into too much trouble.
@@RealMTBAddictTrue. Very true. It ain’t easy. A competition chainsaw buddy tried to show me how to do it properly. Screw that. I have better things to do than sit around and perfect my sharpening skill for weeks to save a few bucks. I go buy another Oregon chain and use it. Life is too short to sharpen chains.
1: If you paid attention, the saw was fine, it cut great whenever the homeowner actually put pressure on it (see how the chips came in bursts and spits), but this was his first time using the saw, so its not surprising they were unsure on how to apply pressure. 2: True they dont really __need__ the notch in this case, but using a notch is technically safer, and means that you don't cut as deep into the tree. It is possible for a tree that size to pinch a bar. Combine that with this being an explainer show, so showing the notch is natural.
I've got 3 arborvitaes on the south side of my house that are at least 17 years old. Thought about removing them but I'm not sure what I'd put in their place.
The saw is throwing more dust than chips. The chain may have been purposely selected to be dull to reduce chance of accidents involving a very inexperienced homeowner with a chain saw. Chaps, helmet, face guard, the right safety gear for the job. 👍
Commenters need to learn some humility. Heaven forbid a man learn a skill I guess. I'm as handy as they come and even I know people need to start somewhere. This guy can probably run circles around me on windows. Why would I judge his chainsaw skills?
That's exactly what I did with mine. One decent tug and the roots popped right out. Super easy and quick though mine were right next to my driveway so YMMV if it's in an awkward spot for a vehicle.
Hint: "...truck, 4 WD Low"...not in a Prius, or Cyber Truck! How about a 2011, Nissan Frontier, PRO-4X, 4-wheel Drive, 4.0L/6 cylinder, gasoline, and for kickers, ordered with a manly 6-Speed Manual transmission! Because, we all know, "LADIES" that don't want to scuff their high-heels pushing a clutch pedal, drive automatics. What's your vehicle got? A manly manual, or a lady's automatic?
In the airplane world we have a saying. "Any landing you survive is a good landing." In similar fassion, any time using a chainsaw where no-one got hurt and nothing broke is a good job. Sure a better cut could have made it a __great__ first job, but for a first time, we aim for just the bits that make it good.
And legend has it, he's still cutting that notch . ...
Yeah, as a born-and-raised suburbanite who doesn't have much chainsaw experience, this was painful to watch. Most of my use has been to cut logs down to size for splitting, but I've taken a handful of trees down, too. I don't know who is running the This Old House RUclips channel, but this isn't the first time I've seen some absolutely atrocious work being done. You can tell the homeowner has never touched a saw in his life before this moment.
And the professional... Why is there no explanation of the reason they are using a Humboldt notch as opposed to a Conventional or even Open Faced notch? In this application, the Humboldt appears to be the worst notch to use. Bless the professional for not being too hard on this doofus, but shame on TOH for putting such shoddy work up.
House looks so much better now. Good job getting rid of the rubber mulch also.
And just like that, TOH turned into a "how not to do it" guide on chainsaws. Watch the old episodes with Roger Cook to learn proper chainsaw use.
I would have used a folding saw LOL
Oh stop it. It’s just a short, casual how-to video. Give that logger attitude a rest.
@R50_J0no logger attitude. That’s just bad and unsafe.
I wonder if the chain was installed backwards? It took way too much time to go through such a small section. The way the saw was not loading down during the cut makes me think this was the case.
Is the saw chain that dull, or is he just not moving the saw?
Whenever he did move the saw it had no problem cutting. I think he just wasn't putting any pressure on it at all for most of the cutting.
The recip saw is key. Get an old 12 inch blade and make a circle around the base of the shrub.
That chain is struggling to cut through such a softwood shrub. Time to sharpen it
I'm no chainssaw expert, and even I saw that. (Pun not intended)
Time to get a full skip chain.
It’s probably a rental.
Time to toss it.
I'm wondering if it was because the homeowner was literally applying no pressure because they had never used a chainsaw before.
Saved probably $3K by doing it himself. Nice job!
That was hard to watch manbun cut that notch.😆
Id rather teach someone who has never used a chainsaw with a smaller tree like that than a 24 inch trunk. Was it clean? no. But the tree fell eventually, and the team made sure he didnt get into too much trouble.
Nice work, gentlemen.
Like how he holds the saw upside down
Why didn’t they show the new plantings. Also they should have used the chain saw on the first tree to get rid of the small branches more quickly.
Step 1: have deer. Step 2: watch the arborvitaes disappear!
The ideal episode to film BEFORE this one would have been "How to Sharpen a Chain".
Agreed or how to properly install said chain
Most people aren't gonna sharpen a chain correctly resulting in it being worse. It's a fine art.
@@RealMTBAddictTrue. Very true. It ain’t easy. A competition chainsaw buddy tried to show me how to do it properly. Screw that. I have better things to do than sit around and perfect my sharpening skill for weeks to save a few bucks. I go buy another Oregon chain and use it. Life is too short to sharpen chains.
I’m just here for the comments!
Here's one for you
Lol that tiny tree didn't need a notch. I could have cut that tree down faster with a folding saw. Is that chainsaw blade on backwards?
1: If you paid attention, the saw was fine, it cut great whenever the homeowner actually put pressure on it (see how the chips came in bursts and spits), but this was his first time using the saw, so its not surprising they were unsure on how to apply pressure.
2: True they dont really __need__ the notch in this case, but using a notch is technically safer, and means that you don't cut as deep into the tree. It is possible for a tree that size to pinch a bar. Combine that with this being an explainer show, so showing the notch is natural.
I've got 3 arborvitaes on the south side of my house that are at least 17 years old. Thought about removing them but I'm not sure what I'd put in their place.
Get them before they're 18. Once they turn 18 they have the right to choose what they do.
Re-plant small arborvitae of the correct cultivar, that what.
Those arborvitae were a poorly selected variety. They were too big for rhe space. Thats different from"the style has changed"...
The saw is throwing more dust than chips. The chain may have been purposely selected to be dull to reduce chance of accidents involving a very inexperienced homeowner with a chain saw.
Chaps, helmet, face guard, the right safety gear for the job. 👍
An engine hoist makes this difficult job easy
Not boxwoods!! 😬🤯 😂
All that screwing around to drop two tiny cedars? What a joke!
They made a huge improvement to the house and paid nothing for it.
Their hours weren’t coming out of your wallet.
Oh man . That looks better than.
Love his accent 😂 Where's Jenn, though?
If Jen was there, they would have plant the plants as well. Very half finished.
Once she saw the gas line and that guy sawing she was in the truck.
That big old boy is supposed to be an expert but I doubt that he's done any physical labor in years!
That’s what I thought. Definitely has a manager role.
Ok?? 😂
Keep tilling watch the gas line. I’ll wait in the truck!😂
Looked like beaver cut that first tree down
i worked for a tree company and watching that guy cut that notch made me cringe because he was screwing up big time
It doesn’t matter. It was his first time holding a friggin’ saw. Chill and have your 8th beer of the night.
Commenters need to learn some humility. Heaven forbid a man learn a skill I guess.
I'm as handy as they come and even I know people need to start somewhere. This guy can probably run circles around me on windows. Why would I judge his chainsaw skills?
Agreed. People are way too critical these days
You shouldn't be 30 years old and not know how to use a chainsaw as a man.
OK Boomer
Jesus, is that the dullest chainsaw chain in the world?
Pickup truck and a recovery strap would have had each out of them out in less than 5 mins.
I've seen that method on RUclips where the truck ends up needing a window.
You’d put a truck’s power train at risk to pull over a tree and yank a stump?
Arbs are easy, talk about removing older growth yews 😂
Stop saying ok!
I just put a chain around plants, hook it to the trailer hitch on my truck, 4 WD low, and pull out roots and all!
Then cut up as needed!😂
That's exactly what I did with mine. One decent tug and the roots popped right out. Super easy and quick though mine were right next to my driveway so YMMV if it's in an awkward spot for a vehicle.
@davidav8orpflanz561 don't try it with a Cybertruck. Lol. There is a video out there about what happens
You just know this guy drives a Prius 😅
Hint: "...truck, 4 WD Low"...not in a Prius, or Cyber Truck!
How about a 2011, Nissan Frontier, PRO-4X, 4-wheel Drive, 4.0L/6 cylinder, gasoline, and for kickers, ordered with a manly 6-Speed Manual transmission!
Because, we all know, "LADIES" that don't want to scuff their high-heels pushing a clutch pedal, drive automatics.
What's your vehicle got? A manly manual, or a lady's automatic?
He says nice job on the first cut tree!!! We're you guys watching the same video as me ??? Bun boy got dishwasher hands
Positive feedback during training is a smart and very effective reinforcement.
In the airplane world we have a saying. "Any landing you survive is a good landing." In similar fassion, any time using a chainsaw where no-one got hurt and nothing broke is a good job.
Sure a better cut could have made it a __great__ first job, but for a first time, we aim for just the bits that make it good.
He says Ok way too much. It's really aggravating.
Desperate for a new upload I guess.
They cut all those shady shrubs out, and now they'll have to spend more money cooling the place when the sun beats down on that side of the house.
What? The place looked so overgrown you’d think there was an 89-year old couple and 7 cats living there.
I’ve never heard a black guy with a thick Boston accent like that. Close your eyes and he sounds a bit like Roger.
I did not know, an African American. works por/pour Ask This Old House!