I've had this moment before. I used to never wear chainsaw chaps. Never had a problem before, always played it very safe when using a power saw, very conservative, took my time, worked smarter, not harder type of thing. Then for Christmas one year, my girlfriend at the time bought me a pair to ease her own mind because she had done some research about chainsaw accidents of course. The very next time I used my chainsaw, I had a strike against the chaps while bucking. Wasn't feeling well that day and as most know, when you're feeling crummy, it's hard to maintain the same level of focus & concentration. It just is the way it is. Chaps worked exactly as advertised, probably saved my life but it's impossible to know for sure. Life works in the strangest ways sometimes.
I'm glad that you leave in the "little" accidents you have because it shows that even if you have all those years of experience it only takes half a second to ruin your life if you aren't using your safety kit correctly! Hopefully the company that makes those chainsaw trousers will see this video and be kind enough to send you a new pair 😂
as a non pro, who fires up the ole poulin pro a couple times per decade to cut up brush , I will now for the first time go buy some chaps. If a long time pro can do it that easily while being safe and working properly, then its only a matter of time for me. Thanks for sharing.
When you fit that pair of chaps, trim the excess webbing at each buckle and melt it with a lighter. Those dangling bits are begging to get snagged by brush and trip you up. 👍
I have one friend that had a saw kickback into his face; he still carries the scars. I know several people that have had various other kickback accidents; the chainsaw protection clothing is a must for anyone that hopes to maintain the appearance and functionality of their bodies, while using chainsaws!
Yeapp, a chainsaw is probably the most dangerous tool anyone will ever own in their lifetime. People who buy a chainsaw and then moan about expensive PPE, shouldn't buy a saw at all.
A guy working for me had this happen. I drove him 60 miles to the nearest hospital, while a friend held him together as best he could. Absolute bloodbath. I've always told everyone they will maim you long before they kill you. It's a really messy wound that can't be closed easily. Stay off the top of the tip that's the part that kicks. Be safe folks, the saw don't have no brain, you gotta think for it.
I caught a kickback to the nose. Had face shield down and hands were positioned that i hit the chain brake as it happened. Can barley tell i did it now other than a bump on my nose. How back was your buddies scar? Just want to remind myself how lucky i was.
@@xJaacoby His mouth is badly scarred, right up onto his cheek! He was in very serious condition by the time they got him to the hospital. The scars softened a bit through the years, but that kind of ragged wound never goes away! He's really a very intelligent guy, but he was a cocky kid when the accident happened.
This was one of your better videos. You addressed some of the problems I have had: chainsaw idle issues, tangled long bottom ropes, overusing my climbing saw, and not wanting the homeowner to have to help. You showed more of the climbing details in this one, which is what I often wonder about in your other videos. Thanks for showing the mistakes and for all the education. Yes, climbing is still really hard for me and I’d rather be on the ground.
I always enjoy how honest you are with everything it refreshing. So many using his platform fake everything and give his false hood of reality. You made a mistake and lucky you had good safety gear. $400 pare of chips is cheaper then any ER visit bill I've seen. This community of Tree guys is just a great open group. Keep up the great content and keep cutting! and thank you!
True bleed out is way to fast. Please all you tree and fire wood cutters. Protect yourselves because accidents happen and you're body is more important to living than your ego
I would always tie a stopper knot to the end of your climbing rope. It's these little things that can save your life when you're repelling down and forget how short your rope is and it slips right through. Great video though. Greetings from Germany 🤟
Chaps saved my leg when I cut through the hinge on a 12" diameter ash tree and it jumped off the stump instead of hinging and bar bound up and kicked back into my thigh. The chaps bound the saw instantly. These weren't full wraps and I received only a minor scratch. Immediately purchased a pair of full wrap chaps. Great video
Talking products I purchased two Recoil suspenders that has a backpack attached with water blatter inside and has normal chest connector for preventing sloppiness from side to side has a whistle attached for the just in case and has a second system with mini wire connectors and a slide that fits the dmm mini caribeaner for ease of use for SRT. Makes the taller and bigger canopy trees a lot easier for me when it's scorching hot outside. I get what you were saying about tight fits from heights and am extremely comfortable with the different perspective from being up in the canopy and have only been climbing for 4 years while I was a wildland hotshot sawyer for non fed hotshot crews working out of Colorado for 20 years and while I have felled lots of trees something about the perspective in the canopy registers in my Brain and if I am in a tight situation on the ground I won't hesitate to get measurements where if in tree it either is gonna fit or it isn't even when it is 6"-12" of room when climbing but on the ground feel better with more space p
Thanks, Jake, for showing the warts and all. Your slip is a great reminder of how quickly things can be life threatening. Also, thanks for being so perfect. Dang saw's fault!
I have a chain saw scar just to the right of where your chaps are torn. Wish I had chaps back then but the Gippo I worked for did not have them then. It is fun to see where you worked and figure out where it was. Nice videos!
Nice job bro! Your content never disappoints! I have only climbed by myself a hand full of times. I won’t attempt it anymore. My ropes always get tangled, or I end up needing something and have to come down. You should find a guy to help you out on these type of jobs, just add it in your price. I’m sure the customers won’t mind the extra fee……
I am working quickly toward full certifications and training and your sharing of experiences is so valuable to me. I will be supporting your shop by purchasing many of those good products you are selling as well; thank you and best of luck.
Been climbing trees for 20 years and I'm a 5th generation climber in my family would love to climb some of them BIG trees your doing Oregon nano bar is sweet stay safe keep looking up love the video's
another great informative video,. as you have previously stated about safety, it is paramount. shortcuts while a c/s is running/being used, can & do, lead to problems. may your accidents remain non-serious
Crow Wing power in Minnesota has a pair of chaps that a tree crew member was using when he cut across his leg, they put them out for show along with the chainsaw every yearly meeting. The fibers still wrapped around the clutch. As much damage that was done to the chaps the guy walked away unharmed, they did their job protecting him.
Love my Cloggers. If you had only torn the outside gray material, you could patch it with the included patch (I bumped my muffler against my leg and melted my outside layer and had to patch them). Once the inner material is compromised, you should get a new pair. Still far cheaper than a trip to the ER.
Done this myself a couple of years ago. I was doing the old "cutting down a tree that had another tree stuck in it", and my escape route was bad. I ran away when both trees fell, forgot to engage the chainbreak, tripped and the chain struck me exactly where Treeson got his cut. Now, the chain was not spinning at full throttle, but it still made a nice cut in my Husqvarna trousers. Well, shelled out 300 Euros for a new pair, but I'm still alive. I have never seen anyone use chaps (the wrap around trousers) in Sweden, only trousers. Chaps seem to be much more common in Canada and the US.
DUDE Jake , so serendipitous that you mention Gordy. The first thing I thought about when you said 1ft away the fence was that time Gordy was running rope for you and you hit that fence 😂😂. I can hear the whole conversation now 😂. You were like I think I’ll hit it, and Gordy was like nahh your good. I haven’t climbed yet but I fall a lot! I can relate to the feeling of anticipating where it’ll hit.
I recently pruned a very large old cottonwood. Im so surprised its as healthy as it is at its age. Most beautiful sprawling cotton wood Ive seen. Grew in the shape of a live oak.
Hey Jake I hope all is well buddy I love getting off work climbing all day and there's a new video from my buddy God bless man hope all is well stay safe
Sux to cut your favorite expensive Zero pants but danged glad it wasn't your leg. You're an humble man Jacob, enjoy your honesty. Always heard green cottonwood had sorry hingewood and dead was great. Go figure.
great job, it can happen to anyone! distracted for 1 sec is all you need, but you were waring the proper PPE ! and tragedy averted! kevlar is amazing material! keep safe, have a great day.
Smart about taking up refills for the saw. I’ve been making that comment some. It’s maybe an extra pound? Anyway… good stuff as always J man. Stay safe and smart. 💪✊
About that "Experience, to know where the top is going to fall" you talk about! I heard somewhere that any task that that is complicated takes about 2,000 repetitions to learn to make it perfect. I think it was some Ballplayer talking about pitching who said it. Also our brains do things we don't even have a clue as to how we do it. Think about how we cross a busy street. Little kids don't have a clue and have to be helped, but as we age we just look at the traffic and "know when to cross".
Did the same thing with my chain britches a month ago. About the same as yours. Didn’t go far enough for it to gunk up my saw. Bet yours didn’t get gunked up either. Made me happy that I was wearing them😎
Another great video :) What I find funny/amazing/scary....is the amount of comments from 'homeowners' saying 'oh wow Jake, thanks so much for the video...now I'm going to go buy some chaps'........do folks really need to see this to realize a chainsaw can cut you???
I don’t have any chaps but Have been blessed 2 times when limbing downed trees both times I was wearing fire hose pants and oddly enough both time it was the 1st wearing while sawing. They saved me from some pretty bad scratches on my legs of steel. 😊
John's custom saws had a lot of people send in there saws and never ported them or sent them back so there is a lot of people looking for him to get their money back. That's why he turned in to a ghost.
When i was falling trees ( 1974 to 1983 ) the chainsaws didn't have chain brakes - so when u were repositioning or walking with the saw u had to shut it off or risk getting cut - my accident occured while i was cutting down a huge Privet Hedge and the guys pulling the brush out while i was cutting - pulled the brush and the spinning chain out and it caught the top of my chaps just above the left knee - thank God i wore my chaps that day or id of had a very bad injury - im glad someone invented chain brakes - but most of all chainsaw safety chaps
Holy Cheeses. That is insane. I am 13 years old and I love your videos. I always wear proper PPE regardless of what people on social media do or say. This video just stands to prove my point that even the most professional chainsaw user can mess up. I am glad you are okay though!
As as a RUclips trained Weekend Warrior new climber who hates heights…. It’s trusting your gear that’s the hardest. Went up like 50ft today and couldn’t go higher as I got scared and rappelled down with my zigzag. Bucking Billy Ray and GOT say trust your gear, but that’s the hardest part IMO.
@@smallcoppercoins01 that’s what’s frustrating. I know my gear is solid and I’ve ensured I bought quality gear and follow what the pros say, just mind over matter. Thanks for the advice and reassurance. I’ll try again next days off.
@@factsoveremotions6035 best advice is to get up and let go. Kick off. Swing about. The more time you spend relying on your gear the more firsthand experience you have.
@@smallcoppercoins01 last time my heart rate was 151. Lol. I made myself stay in the tree and waited until I made myself relax and it hit 102. Then rappelled down. I know it’s a mental thing as I’ve always hated heights, just trying to face it. Appreciate the advice and I’ll try it on my next day off. Thanks my guy!!!
John is completely off the map. I wonder if he is only building race saws and fire cutter saws which would keep him busy for a long time. I think he had an issue with negative comments. You cant let trolls chase you away.
Get a saw that lets you focus on the cutting without focusing on the saw. I don't mean to be a hyper-critical armchair quarterback, but you've earned the right to be using the best gear available. That's why you're sitting on a Monkey Beaver so often. I get it that 'tis a poor craftsman who blames his tools" which is something I put out there on the chainsaw chainsaw or other cheap saw video, but really, when you're doing something for a living, it really helps in terms of focus, safety, and productivity to have the best you can get. I'd recommend trading that Makita for something with auto-adjustments, like a 500. When it comes to rear handle saws, I cut with that model more than any other and I haven't found a reason to do otherwise. It just works and I think about the job, not the saw. Morale, patience, and frustration are parts of the job, and when you have good gear, the morale and patience stay high and the frustration stays low. Either way, thank you for posting this; many would be to proud to admit that they made a mistake, and now that you have posted this, we can all be that much more safety conscious when hopping around brush with a saw that sucks at idling. Sadly, I'll bet this is what gets firewood cutters injured too; too many things to focus on when dealing with a mess of brush.
To add to that; I'd be willing to bet that the 500 could replace both the Makita and the 46 (462) in one unit, making a trade that much more affordable. Also, sorry about my bad grammar above; to should have been too.
Another great vid with great info... but I gotta ask, How much of your Backwoods Grind did you have before shooting? Ye were kinda babbling away there. Take a breath now and then.😊 Glad those chaps did their job!!! ✌
Jacob- I think next time you have a disagreement with your wife try the line “honey…….I’m the best, it’s the chainsaws fault” 😅😄 I’m gonna try it😳😂😏 I have a pair of cloggers too, they ain’t cheap, but worth every dollar, thanks for the humility in showing that part of the video👍👏👏👏
MAD PROPS FOR YOU Showing how fkn dangerous it is doing what you do… NOBODY WOULD SHOW THAT..!! Keep being safe and learning..!! I so happy you are ok.!!! GOOD GEAR IS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR. I wanna know what your wife says to you when she sees this…!! Lol. Thank you,SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE..!! Please be safe and 💯🙏❤️… Love your content ,support and watch every video!! God bless you and your family!!
Headache.....to nobody in particular!! LOL The thing is......stuff you think is boring is probably why people are watching an arborist's channel in the first place. That and the witty banter with your co-workers!! 😝 Glad you had good pants on!!! Safety doesn't just happen.......you have to force it. If it was easy, everyone would work safe!
It is good 👍 to see 👀 👌 honest work done ✔ by honest men. Your work is very well done,your narrative is honest and to the point 👉you treat your fellow workers with respect. You always say thank you 😊 😊😅well done good 👍 👌 good man 🦸♂️ 👨.
as a weekend warrior...my opinion would be to always have backup..either a person on the ground you can yell to (best option) or just a long enough rope to bail away with if something unexpected happens. it happens to even to the best of us and we screw up :) its difficult to always have the chainsaw chaps on but we try to use them as often as humanly possible. dont want to test how well my chaps work but maybe we just cant avoid it and one day i will do some accidental testing
Hello, For me A couple of days ago, you were doing a battery-powered chain saws demo, on the Milwakkie what length bar on the one you were using that you Liked. Thank you! I enjoy your show. Tom From Vermont.
Dude, I have the same problem with my makita dolmar 7900! If you give it too much idle screw the chain spins during idle. If you get it to not spin, then it's hard to start and sometimes dies during idle. This is worse when it's above 70F outside.
I've got a new one of these too, with the same issue, will fight more with the carb if that's worked for others. I'd actually missed there was an external idle screw which seemed, odd but I'm new to gas saws. Its "nice" knowing its not just me though, thanks!
We once dismantled a massive sycamore in a smallish back garden, a real shame it was a beautiful tree. Anyway at the end of a long day as i was cleaning up my oppo was doing the last ground level cut with an 065 if memory serves. I threw a wedge to him but he ignored it.The chain nipped and the saw flew out at full revs, it hit him on the side of his leg just above his knee. His leggins stopped the chain and stalled the engine but he couldnt walk for a week. His leg never really recovered from the blow, no nore fell running for him.
Any time you lift your foot off the ground, weather to reposition the foot or take a step, ENGAGE THE CHAIN BRAKE! We've all been guilty of it, just make an effort to do it every time. My dad had a pair of blue jeans and matching long johns with a cut right about where Jake's is. Shaved his leg hairs, but not a mark on him. Stepped into the bar because he stumbled. Be safe out there guys and gals, chainsaws maim before they kill, you will die screaming in agony. Do not be a statistic.
i have had some crazy kickbacks myself never got myself but enough to know it's no joke. wear your chainsaw ppe it doesn't matter if your tree vet or a new tree guy don't be cocky and a hero simply just wear it because you be glad you did.
I have been very lucky multiple times running saws. Iv hit my foot holding the log with it. Iv hit both my knee caps. Every time it was because i got complacent and to comfertable. The last time i steped over a log and ran my knee into the chain.I was wearing thick carhartt pants and they definitely helped. It wasnt pretty but it could of been way worse.
It seems like you would be a very good channel/role model for someone getting into this line of work. This video gave me the heebies and jeebies as well as crushing any youtube fueled false-confidence that I could do it. Thank you for height-induced butterflies and the reality check. Thank you for the great content!
I usually don't read the titles, I just play the new videos. This time I did read the title, and I had anxiety the entire time right up until you cut your leg off.
I started wearing gloves religiously after my girlfriend at the time decided I could no longer grope/slash rub anY part of her because my hands had become so ruff that it would scratch her.
I can’t stand gloves haha. My hands pay for it sometimes but I prefer dexterity and feeling over not having blisters or scratches and cuts lol. The worst thing I have happen is pull a nail or get sharp bark under the nsil… that’s the worst.
I often but now always wear cheap fabric gloves with the rubber on the grip side, sometimes the ones with rubber dots for breathing in hot weather, sometimes the ones with the rubber coating for the whole palm and finger fronts. They're machine washable and very inexpensive for a big bag of them.
If you're talking about protection from the saw itself, using expensive chainsaw gloves is pointless. Your hands are the least of your worries, UNLESS you decide to operate the saw with one hand for some reason or another. For example, it's very tempting to do if you have a top handle chainsaw. It requires a bit of discipline not to do that. As for gloves, I do what @happycamper6352 does. I use cheap gloves bought in bulk at DIY stores here in Sweden. Wood (and subsequently processing and handling firewood) is very abrasive on all gloves and I haven't found an expensive glove that can handle it - yet. Also, the more expensive gloves tend to be thicker, which limits the dexterity of your fingers.
@@TheRedSphinx Plus, if you get a whole bag of the same gloves, you don't have to throw away the pair when only one glove goes bad. Also, some of the cheap gloves are just as well on the wrong hand if you put the rubber side on the outside. I have the same experience with expensive gloves as you; they really don't last significantly longer than the cheapest ones.
I’ve seen a saw hit firefighters gear and it pulls it in quick. We’re looking for kevlar chaps for the new electric saws we’ll be getting in the future. Can you also show the half hitch that you can step in to pull your ascender up the line? Thanks
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I believe I speak for everyone when I say we really appreciate you filming your work and putting them on RUclips.
Thank you.
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Couldn’t agree more you speak tree work for all of us as we’ve all been through every mistake and learned that way haha
I've had this moment before. I used to never wear chainsaw chaps. Never had a problem before, always played it very safe when using a power saw, very conservative, took my time, worked smarter, not harder type of thing. Then for Christmas one year, my girlfriend at the time bought me a pair to ease her own mind because she had done some research about chainsaw accidents of course.
The very next time I used my chainsaw, I had a strike against the chaps while bucking. Wasn't feeling well that day and as most know, when you're feeling crummy, it's hard to maintain the same level of focus & concentration. It just is the way it is. Chaps worked exactly as advertised, probably saved my life but it's impossible to know for sure. Life works in the strangest ways sometimes.
I'm glad that you leave in the "little" accidents you have because it shows that even if you have all those years of experience it only takes half a second to ruin your life if you aren't using your safety kit correctly! Hopefully the company that makes those chainsaw trousers will see this video and be kind enough to send you a new pair 😂
as a non pro, who fires up the ole poulin pro a couple times per decade to cut up brush , I will now for the first time go buy some chaps. If a long time pro can do it that easily while being safe and working properly, then its only a matter of time for me. Thanks for sharing.
When you fit that pair of chaps, trim the excess webbing at each buckle and melt it with a lighter. Those dangling bits are begging to get snagged by brush and trip you up. 👍
@@MemphisMechanic ha, the chaps I just ordered had that complaint in the reviews - the dangling bits. Great idea, I'll do that, thanks!
@@22KingRancherwhich ones did you order?
@@nate.hanlon I went with the 8 layer zelarmans in grey
I have one friend that had a saw kickback into his face; he still carries the scars. I know several people that have had various other kickback accidents; the chainsaw protection clothing is a must for anyone that hopes to maintain the appearance and functionality of their bodies, while using chainsaws!
Yeapp, a chainsaw is probably the most dangerous tool anyone will ever own in their lifetime. People who buy a chainsaw and then moan about expensive PPE, shouldn't buy a saw at all.
A guy working for me had this happen. I drove him 60 miles to the nearest hospital, while a friend held him together as best he could. Absolute bloodbath. I've always told everyone they will maim you long before they kill you. It's a really messy wound that can't be closed easily. Stay off the top of the tip that's the part that kicks. Be safe folks, the saw don't have no brain, you gotta think for it.
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I caught a kickback to the nose. Had face shield down and hands were positioned that i hit the chain brake as it happened. Can barley tell i did it now other than a bump on my nose. How back was your buddies scar? Just want to remind myself how lucky i was.
@@xJaacoby His mouth is badly scarred, right up onto his cheek! He was in very serious condition by the time they got him to the hospital. The scars softened a bit through the years, but that kind of ragged wound never goes away! He's really a very intelligent guy, but he was a cocky kid when the accident happened.
This was one of your better videos. You addressed some of the problems I have had: chainsaw idle issues, tangled long bottom ropes, overusing my climbing saw, and not wanting the homeowner to have to help. You showed more of the climbing details in this one, which is what I often wonder about in your other videos. Thanks for showing the mistakes and for all the education. Yes, climbing is still really hard for me and I’d rather be on the ground.
I always enjoy how honest you are with everything it refreshing. So many using his platform fake everything and give his false hood of reality. You made a mistake and lucky you had good safety gear. $400 pare of chips is cheaper then any ER visit bill I've seen. This community of Tree guys is just a great open group. Keep up the great content and keep cutting! and thank you!
That's for sure.
if he hit his femoral artery he wouldn't have even made it to the ER room.
NOBODY,,,, NOBODY stages cutting their Femoral Artery! Great lesson in safety Jake! Thanks for the honesty!!!
True bleed out is way to fast. Please all you tree and fire wood cutters. Protect yourselves because accidents happen and you're body is more important to living than your ego
I would always tie a stopper knot to the end of your climbing rope.
It's these little things that can save your life when you're repelling down and forget how short your rope is and it slips right through.
Great video though.
Greetings from Germany 🤟
Chaps saved my leg when I cut through the hinge on a 12" diameter ash tree and it jumped off the stump instead of hinging and bar bound up and kicked back into my thigh. The chaps bound the saw instantly. These weren't full wraps and I received only a minor scratch. Immediately purchased a pair of full wrap chaps. Great video
These videos might save someone’s life or mine thank you Jacob
Love your humility brother. You are definitely your harshest critic, thank you always for sharing!
It’s been 6-7 months since John posted a video. Hope he is alright. Prayers for him.
Thanks for reminding us professional’s can have accidents and to wear our PPE
Another job well done sir. I love your videos. And you are definitely a good climbing arborist.
Talking products I purchased two Recoil suspenders that has a backpack attached with water blatter inside and has normal chest connector for preventing sloppiness from side to side has a whistle attached for the just in case and has a second system with mini wire connectors and a slide that fits the dmm mini caribeaner for ease of use for SRT. Makes the taller and bigger canopy trees a lot easier for me when it's scorching hot outside. I get what you were saying about tight fits from heights and am extremely comfortable with the different perspective from being up in the canopy and have only been climbing for 4 years while I was a wildland hotshot sawyer for non fed hotshot crews working out of Colorado for 20 years and while I have felled lots of trees something about the perspective in the canopy registers in my Brain and if I am in a tight situation on the ground I won't hesitate to get measurements where if in tree it either is gonna fit or it isn't even when it is 6"-12" of room when climbing but on the ground feel better with more space p
Good show brother! Yet another extremely entertaining video...keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thanks, Jake, for showing the warts and all. Your slip is a great reminder of how quickly things can be life threatening. Also, thanks for being so perfect. Dang saw's fault!
I have a chain saw scar just to the right of where your chaps are torn. Wish I had chaps back then but the Gippo I worked for did not have them then. It is fun to see where you worked and figure out where it was. Nice videos!
Nice job bro! Your content never disappoints! I have only climbed by myself a hand full of times. I won’t attempt it anymore. My ropes always get tangled, or I end up needing something and have to come down. You should find a guy to help you out on these type of jobs, just add it in your price. I’m sure the customers won’t mind the extra fee……
I am working quickly toward full certifications and training and your sharing of experiences is so valuable to me. I will be supporting your shop by purchasing many of those good products you are selling as well; thank you and best of luck.
Been climbing trees for 20 years and I'm a 5th generation climber in my family would love to climb some of them BIG trees your doing Oregon nano bar is sweet stay safe keep looking up love the video's
I have done that same thi cut
twice in the past, got to love chaps when you walk away un harmed,! ! !
Please continue being careful and aware, Jake!
another great informative video,. as you have previously stated about safety, it is paramount. shortcuts while a c/s is running/being used, can & do, lead to problems. may your accidents remain non-serious
Crow Wing power in Minnesota has a pair of chaps that a tree crew member was using when he cut across his leg, they put them out for show along with the chainsaw every yearly meeting.
The fibers still wrapped around the clutch.
As much damage that was done to the chaps the guy walked away unharmed, they did their job protecting him.
Love my Cloggers. If you had only torn the outside gray material, you could patch it with the included patch (I bumped my muffler against my leg and melted my outside layer and had to patch them). Once the inner material is compromised, you should get a new pair. Still far cheaper than a trip to the ER.
Done this myself a couple of years ago. I was doing the old "cutting down a tree that had another tree stuck in it", and my escape route was bad. I ran away when both trees fell, forgot to engage the chainbreak, tripped and the chain struck me exactly where Treeson got his cut. Now, the chain was not spinning at full throttle, but it still made a nice cut in my Husqvarna trousers. Well, shelled out 300 Euros for a new pair, but I'm still alive.
I have never seen anyone use chaps (the wrap around trousers) in Sweden, only trousers. Chaps seem to be much more common in Canada and the US.
Thanks for the pep talk about it getting easier
And you probably saved me too. I am a weekender home owner tree cutter…now going to buy me some chaps!
Really??? you need a video on youtube to realize chaps are a good idea????? I'd suggest putting down the saw and walking away from it........:)
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DUDE Jake , so serendipitous that you mention Gordy. The first thing I thought about when you said 1ft away the fence was that time Gordy was running rope for you and you hit that fence 😂😂. I can hear the whole conversation now 😂. You were like I think I’ll hit it, and Gordy was like nahh your good. I haven’t climbed yet but I fall a lot! I can relate to the feeling of anticipating where it’ll hit.
That was one stubborn tree. So glad you had chaps on to protect your legs.
Enjoyed the video. Good idea using the shorter rope. I use a 75' sometimes in shorter trees.....so manageable. Nice climbing, limbing and falling. A1
2 firsts today, never seen you bind a chain or cut your pants. Stay safe !!!
I recently pruned a very large old cottonwood. Im so surprised its as healthy as it is at its age. Most beautiful sprawling cotton wood Ive seen. Grew in the shape of a live oak.
Hey Jake I hope all is well buddy I love getting off work climbing all day and there's a new video from my buddy God bless man hope all is well stay safe
Sux to cut your favorite expensive Zero pants but danged glad it wasn't your leg. You're an humble man Jacob, enjoy your honesty. Always heard green cottonwood had sorry hingewood and dead was great. Go figure.
I laughed so hard as soon as you put the saw in tree after the wedge cause i already knew the clamp was coming
great job, it can happen to anyone! distracted for 1 sec is all you need, but you were waring the
proper PPE ! and tragedy averted! kevlar is amazing material! keep safe, have a great day.
Thanks for the video Jacob, ground work for me because if I stood on a chair I would get dizzy
Love watching you work. Thanks.
I just bought the Husqvarna forest technical helmet and chaps and I love them. The chaps are heavy but better to be safe than sorry.
Great vid. Safety gear is a must.
I have that exact saddle. I love the monkey beaver sooo comfortable in the tree.
Smart about taking up refills for the saw. I’ve been making that comment some. It’s maybe an extra pound? Anyway… good stuff as always J man. Stay safe and smart. 💪✊
About that "Experience, to know where the top is going to fall" you talk about! I heard somewhere that any task that that is complicated takes about 2,000 repetitions to learn to make it perfect. I think it was some Ballplayer talking about pitching who said it.
Also our brains do things we don't even have a clue as to how we do it. Think about how we cross a busy street. Little kids don't have a clue and have to be helped, but as we age we just look at the traffic and "know when to cross".
Chop and drop! The best jobs! Good work Jake!
Did the same thing with my chain britches a month ago. About the same as yours. Didn’t go far enough for it to gunk up my saw. Bet yours didn’t get gunked up either. Made me happy that I was wearing them😎
Another great video :) What I find funny/amazing/scary....is the amount of comments from 'homeowners' saying 'oh wow Jake, thanks so much for the video...now I'm going to go buy some chaps'........do folks really need to see this to realize a chainsaw can cut you???
I don’t have any chaps but Have been blessed 2 times when limbing downed trees both times I was wearing fire hose pants and oddly enough both time it was the 1st wearing while sawing. They saved me from some pretty bad scratches on my legs of steel. 😊
John's custom saws had a lot of people send in there saws and never ported them or sent them back so there is a lot of people looking for him to get their money back. That's why he turned in to a ghost.
When i was falling trees ( 1974 to 1983 ) the chainsaws didn't have chain brakes - so when u were repositioning or walking with the saw u had to shut it off or risk getting cut - my accident occured while i was cutting down a huge Privet Hedge and the guys pulling the brush out while i was cutting - pulled the brush and the spinning chain out and it caught the top of my chaps just above the left knee - thank God i wore my chaps that day or id of had a very bad injury - im glad someone invented chain brakes - but most of all chainsaw safety chaps
Damn goes to show you how important chaps are!
Good video Jacob. I have a 1" nick on my chaps that I have no idea when I clipped them. It's good thing I had them on or I'd been in the hospital.
Holy Cheeses. That is insane. I am 13 years old and I love your videos. I always wear proper PPE regardless of what people on social media do or say. This video just stands to prove my point that even the most professional chainsaw user can mess up. I am glad you are okay though!
Great work
That looked fun to cut & run. Nothing better
Stay safe
WOW. First the Kale incident and now this. UNBELIEVEABLE
As as a RUclips trained Weekend Warrior new climber who hates heights…. It’s trusting your gear that’s the hardest. Went up like 50ft today and couldn’t go higher as I got scared and rappelled down with my zigzag. Bucking Billy Ray and GOT say trust your gear, but that’s the hardest part IMO.
Your gear could lift a smaller sized car without issue. The tree or your body will fail before your gear does.
@@smallcoppercoins01 that’s what’s frustrating. I know my gear is solid and I’ve ensured I bought quality gear and follow what the pros say, just mind over matter. Thanks for the advice and reassurance. I’ll try again next days off.
@@factsoveremotions6035 best advice is to get up and let go. Kick off. Swing about. The more time you spend relying on your gear the more firsthand experience you have.
@@smallcoppercoins01 last time my heart rate was 151. Lol. I made myself stay in the tree and waited until I made myself relax and it hit 102. Then rappelled down. I know it’s a mental thing as I’ve always hated heights, just trying to face it. Appreciate the advice and I’ll try it on my next day off. Thanks my guy!!!
John is completely off the map. I wonder if he is only building race saws and fire cutter saws which would keep him busy for a long time. I think he had an issue with negative comments. You cant let trolls chase you away.
Get a saw that lets you focus on the cutting without focusing on the saw. I don't mean to be a hyper-critical armchair quarterback, but you've earned the right to be using the best gear available. That's why you're sitting on a Monkey Beaver so often. I get it that 'tis a poor craftsman who blames his tools" which is something I put out there on the chainsaw chainsaw or other cheap saw video, but really, when you're doing something for a living, it really helps in terms of focus, safety, and productivity to have the best you can get. I'd recommend trading that Makita for something with auto-adjustments, like a 500. When it comes to rear handle saws, I cut with that model more than any other and I haven't found a reason to do otherwise. It just works and I think about the job, not the saw. Morale, patience, and frustration are parts of the job, and when you have good gear, the morale and patience stay high and the frustration stays low. Either way, thank you for posting this; many would be to proud to admit that they made a mistake, and now that you have posted this, we can all be that much more safety conscious when hopping around brush with a saw that sucks at idling. Sadly, I'll bet this is what gets firewood cutters injured too; too many things to focus on when dealing with a mess of brush.
To add to that; I'd be willing to bet that the 500 could replace both the Makita and the 46 (462) in one unit, making a trade that much more affordable. Also, sorry about my bad grammar above; to should have been too.
Another great vid with great info... but I gotta ask, How much of your Backwoods Grind did you have before shooting? Ye were kinda babbling away there. Take a breath now and then.😊 Glad those chaps did their job!!! ✌
Buddy I have logger jeans that tell stories of near misses that changed my mind about chaps...and cut protection pants.!
Jacob- I think next time you have a disagreement with your wife try the line “honey…….I’m the best, it’s the chainsaws fault” 😅😄 I’m gonna try it😳😂😏
I have a pair of cloggers too, they ain’t cheap, but worth every dollar, thanks for the humility in showing that part of the video👍👏👏👏
MAD PROPS FOR YOU Showing how fkn dangerous it is doing what you do… NOBODY WOULD SHOW THAT..!! Keep being safe and learning..!! I so happy you are ok.!!! GOOD GEAR IS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR. I wanna know what your wife says to you when she sees this…!! Lol. Thank you,SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE..!! Please be safe and 💯🙏❤️… Love your content ,support and watch every video!! God bless you and your family!!
As Sarge used to say on Hill Street Blues, "Let's be careful out there".
August says: More rakers. more friction slower saw. i like that raw truth
Headache.....to nobody in particular!! LOL The thing is......stuff you think is boring is probably why people are watching an arborist's channel in the first place. That and the witty banter with your co-workers!! 😝 Glad you had good pants on!!! Safety doesn't just happen.......you have to force it. If it was easy, everyone would work safe!
It is good 👍 to see 👀 👌 honest work done ✔ by honest men. Your work is very well done,your narrative is honest and to the point 👉you treat your fellow workers with respect. You always say thank you 😊 😊😅well done good 👍 👌 good man 🦸♂️ 👨.
Great video mate! I know the feeling! I do lots of falling and climbing and yeah you just develop a knack for knowing of something will fit!
as a weekend warrior...my opinion would be to always have backup..either a person on the ground you can yell to (best option) or just a long enough rope to bail away with if something unexpected happens. it happens to even to the best of us and we screw up :) its difficult to always have the chainsaw chaps on but we try to use them as often as humanly possible. dont want to test how well my chaps work but maybe we just cant avoid it and one day i will do some accidental testing
Hello, For me A couple of days ago, you were doing a battery-powered chain saws demo, on the Milwakkie what length bar on the one you were using that you Liked. Thank you! I enjoy your show. Tom From Vermont.
Kottonwood Killer would be such a cool channel.
Dude, I have the same problem with my makita dolmar 7900! If you give it too much idle screw the chain spins during idle. If you get it to not spin, then it's hard to start and sometimes dies during idle. This is worse when it's above 70F outside.
Have you tried leaning out the idle jet then resetting the idle
@@garyhenion9459 thanks, this is where I am next. I think I need to richen low jet though.
@@marcustraber
Leaning it out will actually raise the idle so then you can back off the idle screw
Also the warmer the air temperature is the richer it will run, the colder the leaner
I've got a new one of these too, with the same issue, will fight more with the carb if that's worked for others. I'd actually missed there was an external idle screw which seemed, odd but I'm new to gas saws. Its "nice" knowing its not just me though, thanks!
Good video man
Wow that chain you have on your 200t is really nice where could I get one of those? Possibly an online tree care supply store?
i found doing a letterbox cut on big stands like that make it easier to get them over
We once dismantled a massive sycamore in a smallish back garden, a real shame it was a beautiful tree. Anyway at the end of a long day as i was cleaning up my oppo was doing the last ground level cut with an 065 if memory serves. I threw a wedge to him but he ignored it.The chain nipped and the saw flew out at full revs, it hit him on the side of his leg just above his knee. His leggins stopped the chain and stalled the engine but he couldnt walk for a week. His leg never really recovered from the blow, no nore fell running for him.
Good stuff, just got out of the business after 25 years. Have you thought about using snap cuts on chucking down the log?
I cant get over how comfortable they are over 100-150 ft in the air on an 8in diameter stem!
Any time you lift your foot off the ground, weather to reposition the foot or take a step, ENGAGE THE CHAIN BRAKE! We've all been guilty of it, just make an effort to do it every time. My dad had a pair of blue jeans and matching long johns with a cut right about where Jake's is. Shaved his leg hairs, but not a mark on him. Stepped into the bar because he stumbled. Be safe out there guys and gals, chainsaws maim before they kill, you will die screaming in agony. Do not be a statistic.
Spoken by a true tree cutter
@@dylanrachiele-pn3dk I resemble that remark.
Just keep thinking that we are the best in the world at what we do but don't get over confident I'm always willing to learn new techniques
i have had some crazy kickbacks myself never got myself but enough to know it's no joke.
wear your chainsaw ppe it doesn't matter if your tree vet or a new tree guy don't be cocky and a hero simply just wear it because you be glad you did.
I have been very lucky multiple times running saws. Iv hit my foot holding the log with it. Iv hit both my knee caps. Every time it was because i got complacent and to comfertable. The last time i steped over a log and ran my knee into the chain.I was wearing thick carhartt pants and they definitely helped. It wasnt pretty but it could of been way worse.
I know an older gentleman that is a contract climber and has a full-time job, the dude is one the hardest working person I've ment
It seems like you would be a very good channel/role model for someone getting into this line of work. This video gave me the heebies and jeebies as well as crushing any youtube fueled false-confidence that I could do it. Thank you for height-induced butterflies and the reality check. Thank you for the great content!
Excellent...mind those legs and arms dude !
Tried how that's like myself. Got a couple of stitches
why did all your saws cutt so nice? have you "tuned" them and how or what did you do with dem ?
Good thing they sell patches for those pants!😢😢😢 thatbwould have been a bad wound my friend.
I got 3 sets of the new huskies pants
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Totally hear you though, when your gut says it'll fit its probably right -- as long as your gut is an experienced tree gut 😂
😂 💯
Nice job, just not sure about that short rope...
if u want u can come all the way to Australia
I usually don't read the titles, I just play the new videos. This time I did read the title, and I had anxiety the entire time right up until you cut your leg off.
Thank god you were wearing your PPE.
Appreciate you showing the sloppy- it’s how we all end up getting hurt.
Nice. 😊
I am impressed how much you do while not wearing gloves...I never go with some kind of hand protection
I started wearing gloves religiously after my girlfriend at the time decided I could no longer grope/slash rub anY part of her because my hands had become so ruff that it would scratch her.
I can’t stand gloves haha. My hands pay for it sometimes but I prefer dexterity and feeling over not having blisters or scratches and cuts lol. The worst thing I have happen is pull a nail or get sharp bark under the nsil… that’s the worst.
I often but now always wear cheap fabric gloves with the rubber on the grip side, sometimes the ones with rubber dots for breathing in hot weather, sometimes the ones with the rubber coating for the whole palm and finger fronts. They're machine washable and very inexpensive for a big bag of them.
If you're talking about protection from the saw itself, using expensive chainsaw gloves is pointless. Your hands are the least of your worries, UNLESS you decide to operate the saw with one hand for some reason or another. For example, it's very tempting to do if you have a top handle chainsaw. It requires a bit of discipline not to do that.
As for gloves, I do what @happycamper6352 does. I use cheap gloves bought in bulk at DIY stores here in Sweden. Wood (and subsequently processing and handling firewood) is very abrasive on all gloves and I haven't found an expensive glove that can handle it - yet. Also, the more expensive gloves tend to be thicker, which limits the dexterity of your fingers.
@@TheRedSphinx Plus, if you get a whole bag of the same gloves, you don't have to throw away the pair when only one glove goes bad. Also, some of the cheap gloves are just as well on the wrong hand if you put the rubber side on the outside. I have the same experience with expensive gloves as you; they really don't last significantly longer than the cheapest ones.
I’ve seen a saw hit firefighters gear and it pulls it in quick. We’re looking for kevlar chaps for the new electric saws we’ll be getting in the future. Can you also show the half hitch that you can step in to pull your ascender up the line? Thanks