We have a tree two times the size of that that over hung a major road. It suffered a similar split in the trunk. Rather then removing it they simply cut the branches from the smaller side of the split and constructed a little roof over the break to keep the water out to prevent rot. It's been like that now for 20 years and is still growing fine. Once every 3 or 4 years they trim the new growth from the one side and adjust the little roof. If you want to save a tree you can it just takes alot of effort and money. For my town considering the history of that tree and what it means it's worth the effort.
Much respect to you and your crew. It's obvious that safety is carefully considered before making any cuts. Most vids I see the branches basically making a barely controlled fall. Y'all had it controlled completely from the start all the way to the chipper. Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing.
The obvious benefits of "safety first" -- you guys get A+ for every facet of that very difficult and dangerous job. Thanks for setting such a fabulous example!
A friend lost a 400+ year old red oak a couple of years ago. It was an amazing tree that Bald Eagles would roost in and an army of squirrels survived on. I say 400+ years because he counted ~380 rings before reaching the rot in the center of the trunk. The tree was more than likely 450 years old. The trunk was well over 10' in diameter with 8 or so large 36" - 40" diameter branches on it. The tree fell during a storm and it wasn't necessary to bring in professionals to take it down. The trunk had split, more like exploded when the tree fell. It was an amazing tree that saw John Smith explore the Chesapeake for the first time and the plantations of colonial America ship tobacco, grain and lumber to Europe. This tree stood when the nearby Lee family homestead sent Richard Henry Lee and Harry Lighthorse Lee to fight for American Independence, and where Robert E Lee was born. This tree stood when in the War of 1812 the British sacked and burned communities all along the Chesapeake Bay and when the Amistad piloted by escaped slaves fled down the Potomac River. This tree survived multiple instances of clear cutting when the area was lumbered over the past 300 years, so rare for a tree on the East Coast. The old oak was majestic but not a pretty tree and over the past 30 years had been dying back as it reached the end of it's natural life. Nevertheless it was a big part of the landscape and is missed by those who knew it.
Had a similar sad situation with a sugar maple that may have started growing when Wisconsin became a state a few years back, from a neighbors back yard.
Did they really need to take the whole tree? If they relieved the cause of the split by taking the canopy and weight would the tree have been a danger if they left the other half intact?
@@griffindeluce yeah well all they really think about at that point is turning wood into profit. I would have left the giant base of the tree where it stood , roughly 2.5 meters high where it was nice and wide and then , yes indeed : Built a fucking treehouse. And fuck the grandkids , that treeshack is mine xD
Our local Walmart has a huge Pecan tree can see from Google Earth that they thankfully saved. It's over 150 years old. Not as old as your Oak, but still mighty cool.
Crane operator did an amazing job also. Seems like each cut just floated away with no bounce at all. Not easy to be that smooth. Great job by all. Thanks for the show
This job is really a serious sketchy big tree. Interesting how the teamwork handles this safely and seemingly with ease (smart). I especially like hearing your strategy as you go explaining the dynamics and considering ideas from 360 degrees of perspectives. This job came out well according to plan. Thank you for these videos you share because I actually learn a lot from you. I can use your ideas (not just my own) better around my own home backyard on trees that were left dead standing before we bought our home because they were too difficult to take down and just way too dangerous. Good planning and technique is key. Love running the saw now because of the improvements we made. Thank you again.
Watched from beginning to end and I'm impressed with everything you guys did, the camera work and image clarity is exceptional, the same goes for the way the work was gone, congrats folks, one of the best tree removal group I've seen, and ex-arborist George.
You fellas' are awesome! Just an unbelievable amount of tree there! I was simply fascinated watching you guys work with such professional accuracy! Well done!
You guys are freakin’ artists! Amazing skills. And that chipper is all meat and no potatos!!!! Lastly, whoever was setting the pick points and doing the tensioning for the lifts...I got no words guys...definitely next level skills. I was in awe throughout!!!
This 3 part series was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the crew at work. The professionalism and skills are amazing. I now know what to expect from my local tree services and will only hire a crew with a certified arborist.
I watched all 3 one after the other, It's now 4.05 AM lol, Just had to say Thank you to all involved. I hope you get a lot of business from making these videos as they seem a lot of inconvenience and we lucky people get to enjoy them for free! They are so well edited and show the hard work and professionalism you guys need to do such big and potentially dangerous job to both life and property, KUDOS and thanks for taking the time to post these great and informative videos ;) PS sorry for the long post lol
Hindsight is 20/20 and since this is a wedding venue. They could stopped at around the 17min mark and a sculptor could have been brought in to create something awesome
I hope the tree comes back to life as some wonderful furniture or carvings because there was some awesome looking segments of wood removed at the end. Another great video
Paul Betka I don’t think you realize the sheer volume of wood to be disposed of here. And as much as you might hope, there aren’t people out there, or very many, who will mill one tree. The voice of experience speaking...
August Hunicke , new subscriber here. You and your crew do a fantastic job together. I really enjoy your videos. Please stay safe and keep up the excellent work!!
Such a shame that a beautiful tree like that had to be put down. But, when it's too late, it's too late. Those folks were fortunate to have your expertise for the removal.
Man I was stressed out and on the edge of my seat The whole 3 Parts, I cant Imagine what it would be like to do what you guys do MIND BLOWING STUFF MAN. 10/10
Would love to see the occasional bit where you're doing the rigging for the crane pick. I realize everyone thinks the cutting and picking part is cool, but I'm fascinated by how you folks decide where/how to put the ropes/chains/whatever.
There have been so many comments in this three video series about all the things that could’ve should’ve been done with the different parts of this tree. Yes, it is sad that this tree and its parts had to go, but any one who wants parts of these beautiful trees has to be on site to claim your parts at the exact time they are available. The tree service has enough to do other than wait on an artist or woodworker to claim parts. My comment is not directed at anyone nor was it meant to sound angry. It is what it is and that’s it.
It always amazes me how "small" trees look standing...and when they are on the ground it makes a huge difference how much space they actually took up always fun watching a craftsman doing his thing 🤙
You guys certainly have your skills down to an art! 👍 Would have been cool to see them leave a tall stump that could be carved into something decorative and awesome...especially since they do weddings and events. 👍❤
Great watching the "off the camera" discussion between you and Damien figuring out the problem. ha, I'm just the opposite.... I plan as much as possible (to a fault) ... and then rely on whatever resourcefulness I have to get through the unplanned difficulties :) Thanks for all the explanations! Being a wedding photographer I'm surprised they didn't want to keep the huge stump as an interesting photographic artifact (?) ... I guess tree stumps aren't everybody's idea of "romantic"! :)
It's sad to lose such a magnificent tree. But you guys made that whole process look easy even though it's one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. Way to go guys!
That was enjoyable to watch. Very professional with a high regard for safety. To all of the noobs starting out in this profession, use this business model and you to will prosper. 🤙🤙🤙🤙
this series was amazing to watch. I feel sorry for the tree but you can see in the last few cuts to the main truck that there was no way you could have saved it. The last pick though of the trunk looked like a elephants foot lol. Great work again August and the team you are work so fluid together which I see as amazing. :) keep up the great work. Ben
Crane work can be contolled and magical or it can be uncontrolled and dangerous as hell. You have mastered the controlled aspect of things. Kinda wish you had more P.O.V. shots of Damien rigging the pieces. On a side note Damien has to be like the nicest guy ever. I can't really picture him getting irritated let alone mad at something. I could use a lil of that calm, cool, and collectedness at times. Great job guys can't wait for the next one!
This was amazing to watch. There are a thousand ways to get hurt or killed unless you really know what your doing. My neck of the woods I rarely cut anything over 20" wide and falling trees still scare the hell out of me. I'll stick with my day job, you guys are awesome!
@Dave Howell what?! Nothing wrong with not liking some ones videos or there technique of work. But to be blatantly dumb and so far off mark is another. But if you mean gay as in happy your correct lol lol lol. This guy is as real of a human you will see on here. His purpose on here is to share his experiances. Never once has he mentioned a donate button or anything like that at all. No "don't forget to like and subscribe". Just a great family man!!!!!!
iv worked with several fencing companies after graduating high school. (Now I have my own) I've had good bosses and bad bosses, and i can tell by the way you guys talk to each other that you work very well with one another
I watched all 3 parts. I got caught up on how you were calculating each cut. your focus has to be on the entire time. I like the cuts where you left a shelf or table for the limb to sit on while cut is finished
It’s amazing to me how few people there are that show by their comments that they sense some intricate work happening 🏆 Many people say something about it being a poor tree or a waste of resources. Many make snap judgments and thereby have no clue about any of it. This was a refreshing comment, thanks.
I agree August. Most people don't have a clue because they have not live long enough and the majority of them will never live long enough to have a clue
@@hphillips7425 Then again, most people could live to a hundred and not have a clue. I saw this video on RUclips with a guy that cut slabs from a chunk of wood about the size of the bottom part of this tree (or perhaps 1/5th of that to be honest). So naturally there has to be a huge demand for these. And the stuff the guy made was so beautiful I want one too. What? Do those finished tables cost more then 10000 dollars? Too expensive, cant afford it, that guy is ripping people off. In the end, if there was a market for the timber it would have been sold.
@@AugustHunicke your comment versus my comment and 57thorns comment below the majority of un-informed casual viewers are just wondering in their naivety, me included if portions of the salvage were viable for reuse. I mean even in my own infantile experience that frigging base at the end would have made one hell of a butcher block at bare minimum 57thorns "huge demand". Again man MUCH respect but just humbly educate us . You brought this amazing feat to our attention tell us whats involved in dicing that thing into exquisite dining room tables etc etc or why its not efficient to consider those options or if it was decided by the home owner. The internet is ignorant , you cant be seriously angry at the masses for their raw curiosity. I agree though the commenters that just assume blindly and heckle aren't looking for insight they are just looking to vent pointlessly
ChristianProgrammer, I have seen a butcher's cutting log that must have been 4ft in diameter, the block would've been higher in its earlier days, it had served its purpose for well over eighty years. It was a block cut from down low to the trunk of the tree, judging by the wrinkle bands down the bottom of the block. (Absolute weight bearing down on the trunk.)
I bet William the wood carver guy from the police work vid would like to get his hands on some of that oak , that was a big job , very scenic area there too , nice .
I'm a crane operator and that was some good rigging. I hate having a limb roll on me. Now a days in my area a lot of tree climbers arnt very professional to say the least. If I have enough head room I usually have the climber do a hinge cut from the bottom and cable up as hes cutting, so I stand the limb up and don't have to worry about it rolling weird and hitting the climber.
I love the planning conversation at the start. Just looking at the job before jumping in and just hacking away is the difference between doing the job and doing it well - and safely.
Just finished watching the Third and final video of the felling of the “Big Black Oak” Nice way to have spent the morning of my day off 👍🏻 2 year old post, but first class in every way. Best wishes guys 👍🏻🙏
I'm impressed at both the precision in proper placement of the lifting cables as well as the accurate pretensioning. Large segment just 'float' away with no abrupt motion or recoil. That's requisite in order to minimize risk to whoever is making the cut.
My very first stunned reaction was to the "zero stress" release of the limbs. It occurred to me that the crane operator was incredibly skilled beyond just reading the strain gauges on the rig. He has a true "feel" for his job.
They left out the most important thing. To show us that they cleaned up the mess afterwards. This part is the most crucial thing if you really are a professional.
WOW !!! I used to work in trees, used ropes, belt, saddle, & hooks, before bucket trucks & a crane would be too costly . We couldn't have handled that big boy. Thank heaven for bucket truck & crane... Great crew, great job, great vid. !!!
Couldve damn near paid for removal fee if she did that...I figure those 4x6 slabs go about 500-1000 each...she's got at least 30 slabs in the bottom 6'...that's 15k right there....but she mulched it...lmao
@@anthonyponafala7973 black oak is worth $30 per board foot. the guys cutting it down even said they didnt want to do that to it. would have been better to cut it instead of mulch it
AUGUST,Hello,I had asked in #1 about the base of that tree, but I see ultimately,it ALL Awas removed,any thoughts on its age,? ITsurly was there for a couple HUNDRED YEARS , , You and your team,made it look so easy,,, God Bless you all, safely as she goes ,,,,naturly. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We've got a tree that will produce 4' x 6 -8' planks easily! And it's threatening our garage. But I can't cut it and can't imagine what the cost to remove it would be but she's a monster with no rot!!...
I agree. The owner could have left the last 6 foot of the trunk, and hired a chainsaw carver years later to carve something neat like a bear chainsaw art out of the 6 ft stump, that would have been neat. They could have also cut it at 6 foot high, and then cut the bottom. Black oak may not be popular, but the size of the planks would make it desirable of the size of the planks which could be made.
Academy Award Winning Tree Trimming Movie, loved it. I realize it was a beautiful and living thing but it was putting the family in danger having split like that. Yes I was sad to see it go but know it had to be done. I'm glad the home owners hired you guys instead of some of the Yahoo's I've watched botch a tree removal. Great workers, great job very well done.
This was the first thumbnail of yours that got me watching your videos. I've enjoyed watching your content ever since. I know it's tough to record and work at the same time, that shows how good you are at your craft.
Or have them leave 8 feet of that stump and hire one of those chainsaw art guys to do something really artsy with the rest. Something suitable for her wedding venues. Prob had enough tree there to do an entire cupid with a real bow and arrow. Lol
All I dreamed of was what a nice table just one slice would make... & potentially a heck of a canoe! However... Boo below has a lovely idea specific for that owner's business.. that I cannot argue against. I also thought what a cool wooden pool for kids could be made...
Hi August, from over the pond, England. Fascinating vids, no rush, no panic, well planned, nice and methodical, things that only come with experience and previous lessons learned. I have to smile at some of the negative comments from some folk, who would struggle sharpening a pencil or whittling a penny whistle, without cutting three fingers off 🤣 I bet that not one of them would be able to start the 880, they are a bit of a beast 😉 Though I'm well into my 70's I maintain a friends equipment from strimmers, through mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, tarmac rollers, trailers, chipper, several stump grinders from small fit through a door type to a Carlton 7015 TRX etc. The only thing I can't hand start using the recoil is the 880, but, never wanting to be beaten, I've made a little rig using a cordless drill an old starter motor roller clutch drive with a socket welded on, whip the recoil start and cover off and zap the beast into life with just the pull of the drill trigger.👍 Thanks for the vids. Take care up there.
Sadly that's true. A neighbor 2 houses away from me took out an old sugar maple a few years ago. Sadly only after it took out a part of my next door neighbors roof and one of my basement windows in the aftermath of their roof and chimney...was still a very sad day when the rest of the tree came down since we calculated the tree was approximately close to 150 years old.
I did groundsman for a total of about 5 yrs. off and on that last piece 800 to 1000 pounds easy. Safety protocols and communication spot on, what people who never did this industry before don't understand is if the guy on the ground and the guy in the tree don't communicate properly, there's a better then average chance of someone getting hurt or killed before the job's completed. Great job guys keep up the good work and stay safe 👍👍👍👍👍
Coffee slushee will get the job done...can't start the day without a coffee..i start mine with green tea..works for me ...good job guys...what a dragon of a tree, hard work all the way & it's slayed & safe for all.
This was an impressive feat! I am so impressed that y’all got that done without damaging the house! I shudder to think of the cost, but the level of skill in your team is superb.
I think you realize and know how lucky you are to have a crew that are just great people and work so well together. I never found that 23 years in this business. They just come and go. Get strung out or are strung out on drugs. Decide they know enough to go out on their own to get rich and be their own boss.
Some people don't know that it takes a team to build an empire. Too many people want to be bosses and that will be their downfall. Being on a great team is where I rather be.
Thank you so much for making a video of cutting down a tree. I have a lot of admiration for you guys. I feel bad for the tree, but it was necessary to keep the home safe.
That was one unreal tree! Nice work, guys. That Eeger Beever is an ungodly beast with a giant maw. WOW! When I saw the Dutch Bros, I looked you up and you're here in GP. I have a redwood which grew into twin spires. Know anyone who wants some redwood? If you guys ever need to dump a load or two of chips, drop on by. I'm out off Foothill.
What do you guys out there think? Ten to Fifteen thousand dollars? Three days work with 4/5 guys and lot of expensive equipment? I would have waited until it fell and let te insurance pay for the tree and house repairs.
@@detroitbob58 The insurance might have paid for the removal. I'm sure if the lady called her insurance company and said that a tree was about to fall into her house, they'd approve the removal to prevent an even greater loss, especially since the tree was going to fall into the house and about to cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage!!
Phone Phone finally someone I agree with because, as said in part 1 they do weddings, could have made a nice floral carving for pictures maybe. Regardless guys it is a good safe job done well. Let me remind all critics, firewood is essential for some in the winter, chipping for flower gardens is also a good reuse so bees can pollinate and survive. God Bless
Beautifully executed job. I like to see safety given such priority. My God how much the aesthetic of the home changed once that awesome old tree with its dappled filtered sunlight was removed! Now it's just sitting in stark, blinding, heat-inducing daylight. It would take years and years before any new tree could give the home that established, homey look again. Bwuup, bwuup, bwuuh Charlie Brown... It makes me want to live up in a tree house.
Watched this a week ago, and then youtube came up with 'idiots with chainsaws' episode. What a dangerous profession you have, and yet, u made it look safe all the way. Hats off to the professional attitude you have among your crew. The satisfaction when a part of the three is perfectly sawed and moves up. It just moves up. I learned from the idiots that just moving up isn't that easy. And I am sure you know, but i feel like articulating that you need to be an absolute savage when it comes to execution and safety every day. In your profession it's just love.
Never in my entire life did i ever think i would spend a whole morning watching 3 videos of men cutting down a tree........ excellent
I thought the same thing. It was surely interesting.
Im the same!
Sad to see such a huge tree die. Cant this wood be milled?
Same lol
Me too😂😂👍
We have a tree two times the size of that that over hung a major road. It suffered a similar split in the trunk. Rather then removing it they simply cut the branches from the smaller side of the split and constructed a little roof over the break to keep the water out to prevent rot. It's been like that now for 20 years and is still growing fine. Once every 3 or 4 years they trim the new growth from the one side and adjust the little roof. If you want to save a tree you can it just takes alot of effort and money. For my town considering the history of that tree and what it means it's worth the effort.
One thing I know, and that is when a bunch of guys make a really difficult job like that look so easy, they are bloody good at their job!
Well said! Thanks from West Texas.
@@brandyf1932 ha...i was going to ask if you are in texas
I say a professional makes a hard job look easy. Same thing as you. Well done men!!!!! Cheers
awesome team, good work is hard to find
Much respect to you and your crew. It's obvious that safety is carefully considered before making any cuts. Most vids I see the branches basically making a barely controlled fall. Y'all had it controlled completely from the start all the way to the chipper. Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing.
yep, we can tell when a professional crew is doing a job as compared to UNCLE BOB in the backyard with his chainsaw ! LOL good work guys
The obvious benefits of "safety first" -- you guys get A+ for every facet of that very difficult and dangerous job. Thanks for setting such a fabulous example!
They were distracted using their phones, so there was no “safety first”
A friend lost a 400+ year old red oak a couple of years ago. It was an amazing tree that Bald Eagles would roost in and an army of squirrels survived on. I say 400+ years because he counted ~380 rings before reaching the rot in the center of the trunk. The tree was more than likely 450 years old. The trunk was well over 10' in diameter with 8 or so large 36" - 40" diameter branches on it.
The tree fell during a storm and it wasn't necessary to bring in professionals to take it down. The trunk had split, more like exploded when the tree fell. It was an amazing tree that saw John Smith explore the Chesapeake for the first time and the plantations of colonial America ship tobacco, grain and lumber to Europe. This tree stood when the nearby Lee family homestead sent Richard Henry Lee and Harry Lighthorse Lee to fight for American Independence, and where Robert E Lee was born. This tree stood when in the War of 1812 the British sacked and burned communities all along the Chesapeake Bay and when the Amistad piloted by escaped slaves fled down the Potomac River. This tree survived multiple instances of clear cutting when the area was lumbered over the past 300 years, so rare for a tree on the East Coast. The old oak was majestic but not a pretty tree and over the past 30 years had been dying back as it reached the end of it's natural life. Nevertheless it was a big part of the landscape and is missed by those who knew it.
Had a similar sad situation with a sugar maple that may have started growing when Wisconsin became a state a few years back, from a neighbors back yard.
Did they really need to take the whole tree? If they relieved the cause of the split by taking the canopy and weight would the tree have been a danger if they left the other half intact?
If the intact half could have beennleft w canopy for shade I could imagine milling that into wood and building an amazing treehouse for grandkids.
@@griffindeluce yeah well all they really think about at that point is turning wood into profit. I would have left the giant base of the tree where it stood , roughly 2.5 meters high where it was nice and wide and then , yes indeed : Built a fucking treehouse. And fuck the grandkids , that treeshack is mine xD
Our local Walmart has a huge Pecan tree can see from Google Earth that they thankfully saved. It's over 150 years old. Not as old as your Oak, but still mighty cool.
The homeowner seems to be a real nice lady. Y'all did a great job.
Crane operator did an amazing job also. Seems like each cut just floated away with no bounce at all. Not easy to be that smooth. Great job by all. Thanks for the show
Professional job by everyone! 👍👍👍🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵🪵
This job is really a serious sketchy big tree. Interesting how the teamwork handles this safely and seemingly with ease (smart). I especially like hearing your strategy as you go explaining the dynamics and considering ideas from 360 degrees of perspectives. This job came out well according to plan. Thank you for these videos you share because I actually learn a lot from you. I can use your ideas (not just my own) better around my own home backyard on trees that were left dead standing before we bought our home because they were too difficult to take down and just way too dangerous. Good planning and technique is key. Love running the saw now because of the improvements we made. Thank you again.
This whole time I was thinking you all were just cutting it back a bit. I was tuning in for the finished product. Dag. RIP Big Black Oak.
Watched from beginning to end and I'm impressed with everything you guys did, the camera work and image clarity is exceptional, the same goes for the way the work was gone, congrats folks, one of the best tree removal group I've seen, and ex-arborist George.
Very impressive to say the least. Now, clean up.
@@johnp.shannonsr.8125 Surely you jest, ha ha.
@@brandyf1932 I dont jest, and dont call me surely. 😉😉
Here as well from the first video very nice work now I’m wondering if the counted how old it was.?? 💯👍🏼🙏🏻😊
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You fellas' are awesome! Just an unbelievable amount of tree there! I was simply fascinated watching you guys work with such professional accuracy! Well done!
Pity about the heart crack in it but you guys did a stunning job playing reverse Tetris with that big oak.
You are all naturals!
You guys are freakin’ artists! Amazing skills. And that chipper is all meat and no potatos!!!! Lastly, whoever was setting the pick points and doing the tensioning for the lifts...I got no words guys...definitely next level skills. I was in awe throughout!!!
This 3 part series was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the crew at work. The professionalism and skills are amazing. I now know what to expect from my local tree services and will only hire a crew with a certified arborist.
I watched all 3 one after the other, It's now 4.05 AM lol, Just had to say Thank you to all involved.
I hope you get a lot of business from making these videos as they seem a lot of inconvenience and we lucky people get to enjoy them for free!
They are so well edited and show the hard work and professionalism you guys need to do such big and potentially dangerous job to both life and property, KUDOS and thanks for taking the time to post these great and informative videos ;)
PS sorry for the long post lol
Same here, cannot find this good of content on TV anywhere...
0434 hrs here after all three. Definitely captivating.
Hindsight is 20/20 and since this is a wedding venue. They could stopped at around the 17min mark and a sculptor could have been brought in to create something awesome
Wes you beat me to it. I was thinking the same thing all throughout the 2nd and this video.
Wes Clouse that would have been a great idea, but probably costly. Sad to see this beautiful shade tree go. ☹️
Yes, I had the same thought half way of part 3 of this video.
Wes Clouse Pay to get a big tree planted in it’s place? For future shade? It would fit with the green neighborhood.
even just a garden table would have been awesome.
Treemendous series, you made the whole process look easy and your experience showed through securing the rope/chain, cutting to lifting
I hope the tree comes back to life as some wonderful furniture or carvings because there was some awesome looking segments of wood removed at the end. Another great video
Not when they grind it up ☹️😞😱
Paul Betka I don’t think you realize the sheer volume of wood to be disposed of here. And as much as you might hope, there aren’t people out there, or very many, who will mill one tree. The voice of experience speaking...
Great job gentlemen. You are very good on all your jobs. Thanks for sharing.
August Hunicke , new subscriber here. You and your crew do a fantastic job together. I really enjoy your videos. Please stay safe and keep up the excellent work!!
Such a shame that a beautiful tree like that had to be put down. But, when it's too late, it's too late. Those folks were fortunate to have your expertise for the removal.
Their expertise was available due to free market capitalism.
@@thomasbrooklyn1820 I don't disagree.
@@lawnfascist4890 - Isn't it easier to just say, "I agree?"
@@Caleb_Mandrake872 Probably. But then, where's the fun in that?
Lawn Fascist I couldn’t disagree with that.
Let’s not forget the ground crew..They kept the work area clean and tidy..It’s a dangerous, dirty, dusty job that makes you sleep good at night...
Noticed the guy with the leaf blowers towards the end. That is just the little extra that shows care.
Man I was stressed out and on the edge of my seat The whole 3 Parts, I cant Imagine what it would be like to do what you guys do MIND BLOWING STUFF MAN. 10/10
God, I’m hoping that all that bitchin wood doesn’t go to waste. Those grain patterns could be made into something beautiful.
I was thinking it could have been carved beautifully for the venue!!!
How do you dry the wood to use later. Some comments mention gun stocks etc.
@@kayBTR Let it dry naturally. about 2 years.
The whole thing went to waste, as normal for what is acceptable these days.
my thoughts exactly!
Would love to see the occasional bit where you're doing the rigging for the crane pick. I realize everyone thinks the cutting and picking part is cool, but I'm fascinated by how you folks decide where/how to put the ropes/chains/whatever.
There have been so many comments in this three video series about all the things that could’ve should’ve been done with the different parts of this tree. Yes, it is sad that this tree and its parts had to go, but any one who wants parts of these beautiful trees has to be on site to claim your parts at the exact time they are available. The tree service has enough to do other than wait on an artist or woodworker to claim parts. My comment is not directed at anyone nor was it meant to sound angry. It is what it is and that’s it.
It’s nice to see people care about a 400 year old tree….Pretty special
It always amazes me how "small" trees look standing...and when they are on the ground it makes a huge difference how much space they actually took up always fun watching a craftsman doing his thing 🤙
I ain't scared, I'll go up to any height -- as long as I can keep one foot on the ground. You got some stones, Bro.
This Crew puts the word “Pro” in Professional!!!!!! Absolutely incredible to watch.......... so satisfying.
You guys certainly have your skills down to an art! 👍
Would have been cool to see them leave a tall stump that could be carved into something decorative and awesome...especially since they do weddings and events.
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Very intriguing for me, I watched from beginning to end. Awesome job to all your crew. Very up standing!!!
Great watching the "off the camera" discussion between you and Damien figuring out the problem.
ha, I'm just the opposite.... I plan as much as possible (to a fault) ... and then rely on whatever resourcefulness I have to get through the unplanned difficulties :)
Thanks for all the explanations!
Being a wedding photographer I'm surprised they didn't want to keep the huge stump as an interesting photographic artifact (?) ... I guess tree stumps aren't everybody's idea of "romantic"! :)
It's sad to lose such a magnificent tree. But you guys made that whole process look easy even though it's one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. Way to go guys!
That was enjoyable to watch. Very professional with a high regard for safety. To all of the noobs starting out in this profession, use this business model and you to will prosper. 🤙🤙🤙🤙
Dang August! You've got a great crew there! 😎👊❤️🌲
Great job! That tree was massive!
Keep yourselves safe!
Randy
Hi August that had to come down that was some big tree great team work you guys all stay safe
this series was amazing to watch. I feel sorry for the tree but you can see in the last few cuts to the main truck that there was no way you could have saved it. The last pick though of the trunk looked like a elephants foot lol. Great work again August and the team you are work so fluid together which I see as amazing. :) keep up the great work. Ben
You guys are amazing!
Very knowledgeable, keep up the good safe work
Most people have no idea how beautiful and large these Black Oaks can grow to be.
My favorite tree is the Angel Oak.. another massive beautiful Oak
Crane work can be contolled and magical or it can be uncontrolled and dangerous as hell. You have mastered the controlled aspect of things. Kinda wish you had more P.O.V. shots of Damien rigging the pieces. On a side note Damien has to be like the nicest guy ever. I can't really picture him getting irritated let alone mad at something. I could use a lil of that calm, cool, and collectedness at times. Great job guys can't wait for the next one!
He is super cool.
This was amazing to watch. There are a thousand ways to get hurt or killed unless you really know what your doing. My neck of the woods I rarely cut anything over 20" wide and falling trees still scare the hell out of me. I'll stick with my day job, you guys are awesome!
I watched all 3 parts. I like what you did with the video, split screens, multiple viewpoints. Awesome work.
I love it when picks don't move after they are cut. I always enjoy hanging out guys.
That was a big cut! x5.
Dang brother. Guys getting this crane work dialed in. Good job team. You guys are like the dream team.
@Dave Howell what?! Nothing wrong with not liking some ones videos or there technique of work. But to be blatantly dumb and so far off mark is another. But if you mean gay as in happy your correct lol lol lol. This guy is as real of a human you will see on here. His purpose on here is to share his experiances. Never once has he mentioned a donate button or anything like that at all. No "don't forget to like and subscribe". Just a great family man!!!!!!
@Martin G sounds like someone trying to get out of the closet. But to many skellatins in the way!!
I don't know how I got here but I watched all 3 episodes. Great job guys!
Definitely a marathon tree to say the least!! I bet u guys slept good after that one was over!! Nice work boys!! That crane is a back saver!!!💪👍😁
Happy Fathers Day ,Reon .
Having my morning coffee as I watch this 3part video during COVID19. I Must say I thoroughly enjoyed watching! Great job by ya'll🏡🌳
You guys are top-notch arborists!
Also curious to know whether any of the larger logs are destined for the saw-mill?
Some great picks! So happy to see quality grabs! Makes me miss crane work! Keep it up!
Very impressive,true pros in every aspect, nice rapport with customer and great final clean up 👍👍
iv worked with several fencing companies after graduating high school. (Now I have my own) I've had good bosses and bad bosses, and i can tell by the way you guys talk to each other that you work very well with one another
I watched all 3 parts. I got caught up on how you were calculating each cut. your focus has to be on the entire time. I like the cuts where you left a shelf or table for the limb to sit on while cut is finished
It’s amazing to me how few people there are that show by their comments that they sense some intricate work happening 🏆 Many people say something about it being a poor tree or a waste of resources. Many make snap judgments and thereby have no clue about any of it. This was a refreshing comment, thanks.
I agree August. Most people don't have a clue because they have not live long enough and the majority of them will never live long enough to have a clue
@@hphillips7425 Then again, most people could live to a hundred and not have a clue.
I saw this video on RUclips with a guy that cut slabs from a chunk of wood about the size of the bottom part of this tree (or perhaps 1/5th of that to be honest). So naturally there has to be a huge demand for these. And the stuff the guy made was so beautiful I want one too.
What? Do those finished tables cost more then 10000 dollars? Too expensive, cant afford it, that guy is ripping people off.
In the end, if there was a market for the timber it would have been sold.
@@AugustHunicke your comment versus my comment and 57thorns comment below the majority of un-informed casual viewers are just wondering in their naivety, me included if portions of the salvage were viable for reuse. I mean even in my own infantile experience that frigging base at the end would have made one hell of a butcher block at bare minimum 57thorns "huge demand". Again man MUCH respect but just humbly educate us . You brought this amazing feat to our attention tell us whats involved in dicing that thing into exquisite dining room tables etc etc or why its not efficient to consider those options or if it was decided by the home owner. The internet is ignorant , you cant be seriously angry at the masses for their raw curiosity. I agree though the commenters that just assume blindly and heckle aren't looking for insight they are just looking to vent pointlessly
ChristianProgrammer, I have seen a butcher's cutting log that must have been 4ft in diameter, the block would've been higher in its earlier days, it had served its purpose for well over eighty years. It was a block cut from down low to the trunk of the tree, judging by the wrinkle bands down the bottom of the block. (Absolute weight bearing down on the trunk.)
Great job! I love watching professionals at work. The whole crew worked well together.
I bet William the wood carver guy from the police work vid would like to get his hands on some of that oak , that was a big job , very scenic area there too , nice .
I bet he could have created a great sculpture on site out of the stump itself.
those picks are beautiful to watch . your rigging guy (s) really know their shit . would have liked to see them in action .
I'm a crane operator and that was some good rigging. I hate having a limb roll on me. Now a days in my area a lot of tree climbers arnt very professional to say the least. If I have enough head room I usually have the climber do a hinge cut from the bottom and cable up as hes cutting, so I stand the limb up and don't have to worry about it rolling weird and hitting the climber.
I love the planning conversation at the start. Just looking at the job before jumping in and just hacking away is the difference between doing the job and doing it well - and safely.
August that job was insane neverending picks .great job .stay extremely sharp .
Just finished watching the Third and final video of the felling of the “Big Black Oak” Nice way to have spent the morning of my day off 👍🏻
2 year old post, but first class in every way. Best wishes guys 👍🏻🙏
I'm impressed at both the precision in proper placement of the lifting cables as well as the accurate pretensioning. Large segment just 'float' away with no abrupt motion or recoil. That's requisite in order to minimize risk to whoever is making the cut.
My very first stunned reaction was to the "zero stress" release of the limbs. It occurred to me that the crane operator was incredibly skilled beyond just reading the strain gauges on the rig. He has a true "feel" for his job.
You guys made that look too easy and so damn smooth with that crane work. I'm impressed with the whole team.
You guys sure know your jobs. Very professional.
They left out the most important thing. To show us that they cleaned up the mess afterwards. This part is the most crucial thing if you really are a professional.
WOW !!! I used to work in trees, used ropes, belt, saddle, & hooks, before bucket trucks & a crane would be too costly . We couldn't have handled that big boy. Thank heaven for bucket truck & crane... Great crew, great job, great vid. !!!
Oh man.. carpenter in me went crazy when they split it. Son of a damn I want that thing slabed and planked
Couldve damn near paid for removal fee if she did that...I figure those 4x6 slabs go about 500-1000 each...she's got at least 30 slabs in the bottom 6'...that's 15k right there....but she mulched it...lmao
@@anthonyponafala7973 black oak is worth $30 per board foot. the guys cutting it down even said they didnt want to do that to it. would have been better to cut it instead of mulch it
That’s if you can find a mill that’ll risk their saw blade who knows what’s hiding in that tree bullets, fencing, bolts etc
Steel PC Gaming I agree! That is some good wood! Old wood
On another note. A cross cut plank from the crown where all the branches meet would have an awesome grain pattern
AUGUST,Hello,I had asked in #1 about the base of that tree, but I see ultimately,it ALL Awas removed,any thoughts on its age,? ITsurly was there for a couple HUNDRED YEARS , , You and your team,made it look so easy,,, God Bless you all, safely as she goes ,,,,naturly. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Impressive work on an impressive tree! Good vid, good job, good team!
Fantastic job. Well done. Your tree cutting expertise was only matched by your excellent camera work.
Shoulda turned that 8ft diameter trunk into a large oak throne IMO. :)
Or something fancy.
Yes a memorial.
We've got a tree that will produce 4' x 6 -8' planks easily! And it's threatening our garage. But I can't cut it and can't imagine what the cost to remove it would be but she's a monster with no rot!!...
I agree. The owner could have left the last 6 foot of the trunk, and hired a chainsaw carver years later to carve something neat like a bear chainsaw art out of the 6 ft stump, that would have been neat. They could have also cut it at 6 foot high, and then cut the bottom. Black oak may not be popular, but the size of the planks would make it desirable of the size of the planks which could be made.
Black oak has a mind of its own when milled. I can’t find a miller/buyer for it.
You guys are good! Love your work and wish I could be 30 years younger and on your team.
Academy Award Winning Tree Trimming Movie, loved it. I realize it was a beautiful and living thing but it was putting the family in danger having split like that. Yes I was sad to see it go but know it had to be done. I'm glad the home owners hired you guys instead of some of the Yahoo's I've watched botch a tree removal. Great workers, great job very well done.
You guys are amazing at what you do! That tree was freakin' huge, hanging over a house and you made it look easy.
RIP old oak tree. I hope you lived a beautiful life. You sure were a beautiful beast.
It made me cry when I saw that big vertical crack in the trunk. I knew it couldn't be saved.
A crane! That's cheating!
This was the first thumbnail of yours that got me watching your videos. I've enjoyed watching your content ever since. I know it's tough to record and work at the same time, that shows how good you are at your craft.
Personally, i would slab the trunk and make tables from it
Or have them leave 8 feet of that stump and hire one of those chainsaw art guys to do something really artsy with the rest. Something suitable for her wedding venues. Prob had enough tree there to do an entire cupid with a real bow and arrow. Lol
Boo LeavesMeStuff i agree!!!
All I dreamed of was what a nice table just one slice would make... & potentially a heck of a canoe! However... Boo below has a lovely idea specific for that owner's business.. that I cannot argue against.
I also thought what a cool wooden pool for kids could be made...
Boo LeavesMeStuff they could have carved out a mature grizzly with what they had
yea looked solid other than the crack - no bad rot ... thought the same - slabs or chainsaw art throughout
Hi August, from over the pond, England.
Fascinating vids, no rush, no panic, well planned, nice and methodical, things that only come with experience and previous lessons learned.
I have to smile at some of the negative comments from some folk, who would struggle sharpening a pencil or whittling a penny whistle, without cutting three fingers off 🤣
I bet that not one of them would be able to start the 880, they are a bit of a beast 😉
Though I'm well into my 70's I maintain a friends equipment from strimmers, through mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, tarmac rollers, trailers, chipper, several stump grinders from small fit through a door type to a Carlton 7015 TRX etc.
The only thing I can't hand start using the recoil is the 880, but, never wanting to be beaten, I've made a little rig using a cordless drill an old starter motor roller clutch drive with a socket welded on, whip the recoil start and cover off and zap the beast into life with just the pull of the drill trigger.👍
Thanks for the vids.
Take care up there.
Sad! It's hard to lose a beautiful thing...even just an old tree. But I've seen what a dangerous tree can do. It's very scary!
Sadly that's true. A neighbor 2 houses away from me took out an old sugar maple a few years ago. Sadly only after it took out a part of my next door neighbors roof and one of my basement windows in the aftermath of their roof and chimney...was still a very sad day when the rest of the tree came down since we calculated the tree was approximately close to 150 years old.
I did groundsman for a total of about 5 yrs. off and on that last piece 800 to 1000 pounds easy. Safety protocols and communication spot on, what people who never did this industry before don't understand is if the guy on the ground and the guy in the tree don't communicate properly, there's a better then average chance of someone getting hurt or killed before the job's completed. Great job guys keep up the good work and stay safe 👍👍👍👍👍
Coffee slushee will get the job done...can't start the day without a coffee..i start mine with green tea..works for me ...good job guys...what a dragon of a tree, hard work all the way & it's slayed & safe for all.
well done. you guys made it look easy but also fun. Great job.i wish i could be apart of a crew like this.
This was an impressive feat! I am so impressed that y’all got that done without damaging the house! I shudder to think of the cost, but the level of skill in your team is superb.
Professional tree service!! I had to watch all 3 videos…great job guys!👍
I think you realize and know how lucky you are to have a crew that are just great people and work so well together. I never found that 23 years in this business. They just come and go. Get strung out or are strung out on drugs. Decide they know enough to go out on their own to get rich and be their own boss.
Ain't that the truth.
Some people don't know that it takes a team to build an empire. Too many people want to be bosses and that will be their downfall. Being on a great team is where I rather be.
Thank you so much for making a video of cutting down a tree. I have a lot of admiration for you guys. I feel bad for the tree, but it was necessary to keep the home safe.
Watched the whole thing, feel sad for the beautiful tree, but damn you guys should have a tv show on cable. ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Tree hugger
They would never make it on cable. They are too safe with no dramatic arguing. PBS they might have a shot at...
That was one unreal tree! Nice work, guys. That Eeger Beever is an ungodly beast with a giant maw. WOW! When I saw the Dutch Bros, I looked you up and you're here in GP.
I have a redwood which grew into twin spires. Know anyone who wants some redwood?
If you guys ever need to dump a load or two of chips, drop on by. I'm out off Foothill.
I agree, should of given the tree a second life and make it into a work of Art..
You would have, do you have the wood shop, the skill and the space to store it?
What a great series. Thank you for your work
This had to be one very expensive tree removal!
Cheap and easy to plant in the wrong place.
What do you guys out there think? Ten to Fifteen thousand dollars? Three days work with 4/5 guys and lot of expensive equipment? I would have waited until it fell and let te insurance pay for the tree and house repairs.
@@detroitbob58 I agree with everything except the price, lots more.
@@detroitbob58 The insurance might have paid for the removal. I'm sure if the lady called her insurance company and said that a tree was about to fall into her house, they'd approve the removal to prevent an even greater loss, especially since the tree was going to fall into the house and about to cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage!!
A couple weddings should cover it. The "value" of a wedding baffles me. I blame Disney. :D
Hi, fantastic job ! congratulation ! could you tell me what did you modify on your 660 and 880 ? Thank you.
Those fews seconds of deep silence as each branch goes to Heaven...
Our 110 Grove would pick that tree entire tree in 3 picks. I don’t miss using truck cranes, they take considerably longer. Nice work and nice cuts
If only they could have left enough for a wood sculpture, it would lesson the blow from the loss of that beautiful tree.
Owners didn't want the bother I guess. Plus how much more to pay a sculptor to do that?
Phone Phone finally someone I agree with because, as said in part 1 they do weddings, could have made a nice floral carving for pictures maybe.
Regardless guys it is a good safe job done well. Let me remind all critics, firewood is essential for some in the winter, chipping for flower gardens is also a good reuse so bees can pollinate and survive.
God Bless
Great channel! I love your camera work-every camera tells a side of the same story!
Kinda surprised you didn't offer to fill up her hedge trimmer, especially after she kindly let you use the fridge...
I thought the same, probably didn’t occur to him at the moment. :)
@@timothywhieldon1971 lmao relax guys he probably did later.
Beautifully executed job.
I like to see safety given such priority.
My God how much the aesthetic of the home changed once that awesome old tree with its dappled filtered sunlight was removed!
Now it's just sitting in stark, blinding, heat-inducing daylight.
It would take years and years before any new tree could give the home that established, homey look again.
Bwuup, bwuup, bwuuh Charlie Brown...
It makes me want to live up in a tree house.
very enjoyable 3 part videos, you guys rock the tree removal bizzness
I've watched all 3 episodes and your professional expertise shows.
In both the tree removal and video editing.
The thrower is the man more so than the catcher..... brilliant stuff, big dam tree
Watched this a week ago, and then youtube came up with 'idiots with chainsaws' episode.
What a dangerous profession you have, and yet, u made it look safe all the way.
Hats off to the professional attitude you have among your crew. The satisfaction when a part of the three is perfectly sawed and moves up. It just moves up. I learned from the idiots that just moving up isn't that easy.
And I am sure you know, but i feel like articulating that you need to be an absolute savage when it comes to execution and safety every day. In your profession it's just love.