At 73 years old i wished i had this info years in the past while cutting.Younger people are so fortunate to have an EXCELLENT ,well explained ,non ego,pleasant, tutorial. WELL DONE guys.
I had a brother who sent me up to top a pine tree w/ a small chain saw. He really knew what he was doing... not. He was afraid of heights and acted like he knew what he was doing. I survived though I came a couple of inches from slicing up my face. You're right MRBILLGLEE.
When these guys are in their 80's, they will know 150 ways to take down a tree. I'm 66 years old and getting ready to build my last house in the forests of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. You guys refreshed my memory of the few cuts I've used for 45 years and taught me some new tricks. Here's hoping all our trees fall straight and true. Your master class on tree felling was the best I have ever seen on any subject. Long and safe lives to you guys and much gratitude for your wisdom.
When I read the title I thought ok, I’ll give it a go, 12 weeks in lockdown what have I got to lose. To be honest, you’re underselling this. One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen on any subject. Young men who obviously love their work passing on their knowledge. Thankyou.
I never took the time to watch this one until now because my ego thought I already knew everything about tree felling. Boy was I wrong! I watched because I wanted to see the Legend, Jed Walters in action after hearing the dreadful news earlier today. Jed was a great teacher, and I'm sure a great friend. I'm so sorry for your loss Jacob! Thank you for sharing Jed with the rest of the community who couldn't have known him otherwise. God Bless you all!
Well shit that sucks I just discovered these guys bought a 6 acre house and property and just bought my first saw. I'm a bastard so.yputube is where I learn the things I need to know.and I try to only find people to learn from.like jed and these guys. Thankfully jed shared his knowledge he really took everything into consideration
I live off-grid in the forest (same mtn range as these guys) and for 30+ years I have been felling trees for fire-prevention, firewood, and home-milled lumber. I have fortunately never had an accident, but after watching this video I realized that was only dumb luck. After carefully studying this video (3 times through), as well as others on this channel, this year I have placed every tree exactly where I wanted (even the leaders) and I've done this in a much safer manner than before. Thanks ETW Crew!
You're talking about crew toxicity. I worked with a plumbing crew as an apprentice, and the toxicity was so bad I almost got in a fist fight twice. Last November I had to quit after one year... to this day I still get knots in my stomach when I remember it. I barely have money to support my family now, but THANK GOD that daily dread is over!
Agree completely. Have worked in a lot of great places and a lot of crappy places. You can spot a cohesive team from a mile away and these guys definitely get on well with each other and I suspect they really enjoy working with each other too.
agreed, but why you quoting science there? They demonstrated a fairly legit understanding of physics, statics & kinematics, all science, not "science."
Great video. You guys exhibit all the characteristics of a high performing team. Most importantly a solid and deep trust in each other and the team’s purpose.
I saw this and thought "There's no way I'm watching a 45 minute video on tree felling". 45 minutes later I'm amazed. I wish videos like this had been available years ago. You guys are great.
Right on!! What?! 45 minutes? No way I am watching video that long its midnight!! Its 00:45 and I am riveted to the video, rewinding watching pieces again etc 😂
Moments like 33:05 are the best in any professional environment! You can hear Jed's excitement about slick work. Surround yourself with knowledgeable humans that care about what they do and your life will be 10x better. If you don't feel that at work, leave and don't look back. Rest in Paradise Jed. I live on the other side of the world in NZ but you were one of those humans to me.
I don't comment that often, yet felt compelled to here. This is by far and away the SINGLE MOST INFORMATIVE FELLING VIDEO I have come across in 15 years of industry training and online videos. Great work guys, this will be a literal life saver for the home fellers and firewood gatherers that don't get standardised training. Cheers, sharing with everyone I know who owns a chainsaw!
I'm an ISA certified arborist and this is some of the best instructional videos on basic tree felling I've seen. Good job, will guide some of my students to reference this video during my sessions, thanks
These guys are such pros and they're so humble about their work. So refreshing to see a bunch of men explaining their mastery without affectation or bluster, and complimenting each other on fine execution, acting like grownups. Great video gentlemen! EDIT: I thought I knew how to fell a tree, but after watching this video and applying the tips, I've dropped over a dozen trees, and every single one went exactly where I wanted it. Dropped against lean, all different sizes, all perfect. Thanks again!
The cuts: 01:29 Humboldt 07:22 Gapped Face 13:10 Conventional 19:30 Bore Cut 24:54 Sizwill 29:17 Using A Pull Rope 35:31 Open Faced Notch 39:35 Backcut First Thanks for sharing fellas👍
That is the shortest, most informative 45 minutes I’ve ever seen guys. Never once did it feel like it was dragging along or that the info wasn’t relative. Great video and I’m jonesing for the next one already!!
@@guiltyoftreesoneastsidetre4792 I loved the entire video, and was wishing it would go on longer. I spent a few years working in the woods a couple of decades ago, over here in New Zealand. I still have some saws, and use them regularly, mainly firewood these days. Cheers
I've been a Faller and Logger most of my adult life. We own and run our own family run Logging Company where my Wife runs the office and bids and so forth and our Son and I and a High School buddy of our Son are the entire crew. I have to say this first our son brought this video to my attention mainly for the last Cuts Jed made on that heavy back leaner. Please pass this along to Jed for me. Jed I've been falling since I was 18 (I'm in my early 60's now) and the job you did on that last tree in this video was as good as I have EVER SEEN IT DONE...period, as you know I'm sure those cuts in the woods don't always go as planned but when you dont have the advantage of mechanical safety or guide ropes or cables ( which 99% of the time in the timber we don't have) this cut is by far the safest and an industry standard. We use the Humboldt most M of the time to save timber board footage and just because it's safest but this Back cut/Wedge First cut is definitely one a good Faller should have in their arsenal of knowledge.....it could save somebody's life some day. Thanks Again for the great video. Keep your chain sharp. R.C. "Charlie" Hill
Man I just this one myself and told my wife that I'd never would have fell that tree. I would climbed it and piece it down. That was pretty good stuff.
I like that everyone on that crew basically thinks of each other as all stars in their field. It's really corny when it's contrived, but these guys seem like they really love their work and have a ton of respect for each other. Was refreshing to watch
It really stood out when the narrator pointed to a spot and said "he's going in here". He immediately, (and probably subconciously) realized he shouldn't speak for the guy about to make the cut and asked if that was what he was thinking. It stood out as a simple, polite, respectful nuance of communication. Our world needs more of that.
I told my wife I would just fast forward to the parts I wanted to see because there was no way I would watch a 45 min video. Well, 45 min later, I had watched the whole thing. I’ve dropped trees for over 30 years for people, worked for a logger all through high school and college, climbed, trimmed, etc. I wish I’d had this video when I started! You guys are spectacular. Thanks for taking the time to do this documentation! I’m ready to try some new stuff.
Haha I did the same thing. These guys did good explaining everything. Been falling for about ten years and have put all these cuts into practice. The bull buck that thought me the sizzwill called it something else though lol. Also I use Dutchman's to swing trees all the time. Wish they would've got into more methods to swing. Guess it's probably for the best though
I know. Me too and I ended up watching it 3 times. I dedicated about 8 years of my life to the paper industry so I really appreciated all the nuanced details about fiber and compression and tension etc. This is a science as much as it is an art!
I used to teach logging and tree felling techniques at the Duluth VoTec Institute Forest Harvesting Class. This is by far the best video I have seen in 40+ years! Well done!
Hi, can you explain something please. I can't get my head around why the tree fall towards the hinge side.. It seems to me that the tree would fall the side where you remove the most material.. 😑 I swear I m not dumb 😞🤣🤣
@@MrFlyingPanda get some clay/playdough, foam tubes, balsa wood, or other such materials and make some trees, and practice the cuts as they have demonstrated them, it should become self evident with a little practice.
@@MrFlyingPanda It actually isn't to do with how deep the notches are at all, it's the way the trees are leaning in the first place that determines the basic direction of fall in a normal situation. The orientation of the hinge does steer the tree tho. The one at 29:15 leans away from the direction they want it to fall, and so that one had to be pulled over to start, or else it might have gone in the opposite direction. I was an actual arborist for a few years, so I'm not just blowing smoke.
I've been doing tree work for almost 2 days now and I kept my casualties rather low so far I haven't gotten the report yet but there's only two dead and one that looks pretty promising and after I watch this video I should be able to keep my casualties way down.
I still watch you today. Because I have to prune the trees myself at home. I have gained knowledge from you and have been following your channel for a long time. Thank you very much for the Thai subtitles. (From Thailand)
Starting from zero knowledge, I watched your video at least 18 times, bought a saw, did some bucking to get familiar and yesterday I dropped my first tree! I was confident and it landed exactly where I aimed it. I can’t thank you enough! Please make some more videos, please! I’m looking for some tree climbing gear but wow is it expensive! Sure don’t want to buy cheap gear though. Looking forward to felling many more trees to clear my land thanks to this video which is far better than any other felling video on RUclips.
I have watched probably 100 tree felling instructions, yours is the only one with a clear explanation about cutting the hinge in a way that controls the direction of fall and steers the tree to the left side or the right side. No matter how much I respect all the other "arborists" showing the technique, they never EVER clearly explain it. THANK YOU!!! (Oh, and did I say THANK YOU!!!! Let me say THANK YOU!!!)
Except for that back felling with wedges I agree, I like to use a cable or a Jack, leave a thicker Hinge, that way you know your safe, one Gust of wind and your dead falling a leaner with a wedge because the hinge has to be so narrow. Seen to many people die from that mistake.
This could be the best instructional video on RUclips, period. I loved the way every cut was explained without ego and executed with surgical precision. Well done chaps!
For anyone just getting into the tree felling business, this is the first video they need in their learning arsenal…. Great job guys!! Even the pruner did a dandy job!! Thx….
At 47 and cutting my whole life, I learned a little with each tree. Watching this video taught me more than the last 50 trees. Thanks so much for taking the time. Wish I would have had someone to teach me years ago. So glad my first instructors were you guys!
I’m retired from the timber cutting business now but watching this sure brought back memories of my crew in the mountains. Personally we were all Husqvarna guys and worked mostly mountain regions of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We had some great dinner time naps up in those mountains and caught a few timber rattlers along the way and searched for ginseng after a 10 hour day. That was the life. Y’all stay safe .
I am not a forester, lumberjack, or a woodsman, but I have been a educator for 31 years and this video is the best instructional video of any kind that I have seen. You should make sure that anyone new to the logging industry sees this. Great Job!
I had watched this a few years back when I first had some trees to fell, most in the woods. Now I have a bunch more I need to fell which are a little closer to the house. I needed a refresher course and knew this was one of the best videos. After watching in its entirety I started reading some of the comments and learned of the tragic passing of Jed. I am so sorry for your loss, Jed seems like one of those guys that you could always count on and wanted to be around. I know you can't become an expert watching videos but I will do my best to take what I learned here and all the safety in mind. I'll pray for you all and ask Jed to watch over me.
I am 13 and my dad suggested this video because we were going to cut down some trees in our back garden because we live in the woods and I really thought this was helpful and I will suggest it to any beginner woodcutter, thanks for providing this great video😁
I'm 99% sure I'll never (have to) fell a tree in my life. Watched the entire 45 minutes because it was well explained, fun to watch content. Cheers \m/
So true! I've been at it 46 years, and have learned the right to have an ego. But I try to educate others, and admonish anyone that comes across like a jerk or know-it-all, which is common when posting from behind a screen.
@@rbtree Right Rog and we seldom are allowed the open spaces shown in this vid as backyard residential take down experts. Back leaners seem to be a theme here and in residential I will install 2 ropes and go back and forth to the come a longs often run thru a block to gain mechanical advantage and at the same time get the 2 guys cranking alternatively out of the drop area. Come a long to a port a wrap to the rope set in the tree so it can be tensioned by hand prior to using up any come a long cable. Porties are locked on both ears. Sometimes you just can't get a crane to the stem. Like Rog, my 50th year this year.
Except he needs eye protection. A happy little clear plastic face shield hanging off the helmet would be pretty good. The in-ear hearing protection is bare minimum. Over-ear protection is better.
VERY well done video, Boys! 77years old...still fallin' timber pretty much every day (altho short 4hr days !). Use them all Very well explained...very informative....very pleasant.... thanks
I love to watch people who are into their jobs, know what they're doing and sharing their trade with others. Better known as Professionals. Thanks so much for 45 minutes of some of the best explanations on felling trees!
Very professional crew. They use their brains and they double check everything. Lots of technique and know-how. I also like how they compliment each other, that helps keep positivity amongst the crew. Great video guys.
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Came back for the 6th time to remember Jed. My "tree felling experience" consists of pruning small bushes with scissors or handsaw in our garden and ordering experienced arborists for bigger jobs. Because I am studying nature (ornithology and ecology) for 30years, I feel somewhat connected to your line of work. Although living in central Europe (Czech Republic), I was hit pretty hard and still feel world is a lesser place without him.. I see his legacy living in you and this gives new life and hope into the future. Thank you :)
The second time watching this and I gleaned even more precious nuggets of useful and essential information that didn't sink in the first time. Straight forward, no-nonsense explanations with perfect close-up camera shots that showed us exactly what they expected to happen with each different technique. What a crew!!
I agree, I enjoyed every second of it. Excellent explanation, good teaching and demonstration. Made me feel i wanna be an arborist. Well done guys, really.
Best Tree Felling Video Ever! Camera work was impeccable! Close ups, slow motion and different angles were perfect! Clearly explained every cut. Learned so much with this video and especially why certain things are done and what could happen if done wrong! Excellent! Thank you!
Hats off to you fellas. I must say I've worked in many different trades throughout my life and have been taught many tricks that no book can ever teach.. It's taught from the ole timers that's been welding or logging to wrenching. Wisdom and experience and a lot of common sense which a vast majority of people lack these days.. You fellas are top notch instructors and well educated in your field. I've dropped quite a few trees.. Some with my a$$hole puckered and whiteknuckeled. Your crew is a well oiled machine from what I can see.. This is how a crew should operate. I don't hear anyone yelling at one another or arguing and being egomaniacs and hard headed. One of y'all mustve came from a long time of arborists.... There was a day when everyone of us was just starting out.Someone took the time teach many years of knowledge off to y'all and for you to make this killer video it will now forever be the greatest tree felling video. I'd love to work beside y'all.Once again amazing job fellas stay safe
78 Years old , been around the wood scene for approximately 62 of them. I love the way these guys took the guess work out of taking the trees down.. "These guys are definitely professionals"
Well put. I tried watching axe men. Could not finish any episode I tried. How anyone can tolerate the amount of yelling swearing etc etc. If you have to do all that, then it's just filled with all the wrong people. Or,done for rating's. This vid proves you don't need that crap.
The reason tree trimming is a "craft" or an "art" vs being a "trade" I'd say comes down to being exactly THAT. A trade is able to be taught by a book, that teaches how to read the plans, and the plans are followed to exact process regardless of who is the tradesman. Tree trimmers are so widely diverse in technique, climbing styles, rigging knowledge and preferences, plus every tree is also different there's no one way to teach it as a matter "this situation always needs this solution, and this scenario can always be best handled in this manner..." Every trimmer that you would consider "Journeyman" level will trim a tree to their own specific style, making cuts to different laterals, using different techniques, cuts, etc. When you have a gut, particularly one that manually climbs or has done a lot of manual work that really knows tree work, you'll be able to identify his ability rather quickly upon watching, and it's a rather spectacular thing to see. I did this work close to 15 years and had the privilege of being taught by men that made trees Their entire lifes work. I've been shown a million correct ways to solve any given situation, and there are a million more that I'm unaware of. A good tree trimmer is able to do what he knows and do it well, but a GREAT trimmer is willing to be honest about himself in his ability and skillset, and it's always down to learn a new method to an old problem! There's something about this work that gets into your blood and becomes a part of your very being. I know this sounds crazy to say about a "job" but ask any serious professional in the industry... They will conquer. Two tree trimmers at a gathering, will always migrate to the edge of the crowd and discuss their "craft" and what they've been encountering recently. While most people are not thinking about discussing "work" on their off time at all!
My uncle Joe worked on and repaired sawmill saws that processed logs like these. Some of the saws were over 6 feet tall. There is a lot of art to this type of work that most people will never realize
This video started playing and I’m thinking “I’ll just watch a couple mins” now I’m 42 mins and loved every second. These guys are awesome and very professional. I’m not even cutting any trees today lol
Lol, same here. I was like hell, 45 minutes just to cut down a trees? Stayed all the way to the end. Very informative, probably life saving and just enjoyable to watch. 👌
Same here lol, I don't even cut trees, suppose I like seeing experts at work, I find myself laughing when I watch something impressive - I laughed a lot at this video. And some awesome beards going down too.
R.I.P Jed! I can't thank you all enough for the tips and tricks you all shared with us all! I used this video when I taught my two oldest son how to fell trees. Their Grandma heats with wood so we are constantly dropping trees and cutting them into splittable chunks.
Much respect is headed your way. The team work, mutual respect, egos in-check, camera work and the science/physics that goes into the what and why is spectacular. While not in the industry, I have been felling trees for over 45 years and this is the one! The one that everybody should watch before firing up your chain saw. It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned pro or a weekend home owner, watching this video will tighten your skill set and make for a safer job.
I live in a heavily treed area and have taken down over 50 trees for fire wood. You gentlemen may have prolonged my life. I never realized how lucky I've been until learning from you how it's supposed to be done.
I learned more about tree felling watching this video, than i have in 71 years. You young men are awesome! When I was about 7, and living in Virginia I used to go with my uncle who logged and pulled them out of the woods with mules. It's a miracle I made it out alive, cause I don't think he knew half as much as you fellows. Thanks for the videos.
This was so great. I had to fell a 40' tree in a direction it did not naturally want to fall, and this video gave me the confidence to take that sucker down, falling exactly where I wanted. Had I followed an earlier video I watched (no wedge, no hinge, etc.) I think I'd be having a long conversation with my insurance agent! You guys did a great job of explaining both the process and the theories, at exactly the right level of detail..THANK YOU!!
I started reading the comments just to see how many legends in there own mind would trash talk but all of the top notch guys of the industry pretty much gave you all 5 stars this has never been seen on youtube before So that means you are tops Great work
Ive never seen that eithe.cuz these guys deserve the credit.i did 3 season wildland fire fighting and never seen anything like it.ive probably only 3 or 4 of these cuts to fell trees
I did it, I cut down my 1st tree ever today, about a 20 ft palm, using the Humboldt cut. I measured, and re-measured a few times, marked the tree with paint, lined up the saw as best as possible, left a good hinge, and after cutting back strap it started to lean EXACTLY in the direction I wanted, and landed EXACTLY where I wanted. No damage to property or me or my son. We wore motorcycle helmets for safety. 🙂 We stayed behind as soon as it started to go. GOD kept us safe. AMEN. Thanks also to your instruction.
@cyberfloater9293 I did wear gloves, eye protection, ear plugs, pants, and work boots. Are there cut proof pants? Either way, I only needed to do that once because I only had the 1tall palm tree, the smaller one I hope to sell and have them scoupe it out of the ground.
Just tried out that Sizwill - that cut is awesome. Did the same thing - rolled to the side as it was falling even with the limb weight being on the opposing side. Thanks guys!
I first watched this video several years ago, shortly after you made it, & had saved it under a playlist titled "Well Said", because it was so SO GOOD & I knew I'd want to find it again to watch & share! Your level of understanding of physics, geometry, the nature of trees, & just your overall professional expertise, is truly impressive! I was blown away to watch this again today, 4 years after the first time! Thanks so much for sharing this, & for being so unbelievably GREAT at what you do. One of the great services of having posted this video is that the watcher would have to be an absolute fool to think that cutting a tree down is pretty straight forward & no big deal. It also makes one cognizant of the need to hire TRUE knowledgeable professionals, & not just a local "jack of all trades" who "says" cutting trees is one of his skills. Bravo, gentleman... much respect! Please be safe & God bless😇 you all! [11.17.2024]
The positive masculinity is awesome. You can really see the happiness on Chads face when you gave him that positive reinforcement. We need more men like this in the world.
@@BikerBenny I disagree in my experience most people in tree work are great, that being said there is definitely a few egos floating about. No one takes them seriously though..
5600 comments - there is no way anyone is reading this one. But this was the most informative video about felling trees I could possible imagine. Much appreciated. Thank you guys.
I actually will and have used info similar to this video in helping to relieve tension On utility poles hit By vehicles. Ive done so already . Its amazing understanding this info. even on treated wood that was already felled. . Usually we relieve tension on our strands however understanding how would reacts in tension and compression has been extremely helpful with a saw... Stay safe. Be safe
I really appreciate these men sharing their knowledge...And.I think it's pretty cool they don't cuss in the videos I've seen...A lot of folks in certain industries think cussing is manly or tough or something...But, when I watch these guys, I think it's cool they don't even have to cuss to be interesting....They are interesting all by themselves and you can clearly tell they enjoy their craft and know what they are doing...Real professionals... ...
I gotta do it - This video is fantastic! The information, the presentation, the crew, the camera angles, the explanations, the safety... Everything is just spot on. The fact that so many people watched it for 45 minutes (and if they're anything like me they probably did some rewinding to watch certain parts a few times) and then take time to write glowing reviews is a testament to the quality and value of what you've done here. I am excited to watch more of your videos Thank you thank you thank you!
Just want to thank you boys for some great wisdom on felling a tree. I was losing sleep on felling this big old gnarly 90’ white birch behind my camp. After watching your video 3 times I felt that I had the correct rules of engagement and proceeded using the humboldt knotch which after I finished looked more like a sizwell but it worked! Down she came right where the saw line showed. Couldn’t and wouldn’t have been able to do it without watching your vid…stay safe and well!
Spent most of my life doing this and I am speechless. Amazing job guys, keep having fun and doing quality work that anyone should be proud of. Embarrassed to say, I never thought of the "sizwell", it's priceless!
I have watched a lot of tree falling in my time at 72 years of age and have done a few my self a few years back just for firewood but I have to say this was the most interesting one for the fact you took time to explain how to do it the right way never knew or thought it was so much involved, job done well to perfection, it was so good I hit the like thumb and subscribed, till next time happy cutting and stay safe...
What a great team! The main tutor here is really good at explaining how gravity either compresses or stretches the wood fibres to get the fall just right. Showing us a whole bunch of different cuts gave it a deeper educational edge, that I enjoyed for the whole 45 minutes, it just kept flowing nicely. Unlike felling trees in a wood, there was always a little bit of doubt, as to whether they could keep all the trees away from the house and themselves. Those back-leaning ones looked like trouble, so many ways to fail. Great to see guys enjoying there work like this, egos in check, having fun and doing a better job as a result. I would never have watched this normally, now I am so glad I did.
Three years ago....i watch your video....and i chose the humbolt bcuse im new in fell a tree...and today i watch it again ....thank you guys...your video is very helpful and knowledgeable to me...and that humbolt is my favourite until today...its safe for me
I’ve been doing this kind of work for about as long as you guys have been alive and I learned a few valuable things from this video. Thanks for the info. You young guys are good at what you’re doing.
Wow, Jedd is a wealth of information. Really makes me ambitious when I see a man with that much dedication to his craft. Cheers to the both of you and thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for this! Im 15, and my dad is helping me get i to forestry so I can take over the firewood responsibility. He sent me these videos because he hasnt had time to teach me one-on-one, and they have helped
Top blokes presenting their craft in a very accessible manner, I really enjoyed this video on multiple levels. It was especially nice to see the camaraderie and respect among the team.
I'm just done watching the best video on this subject ever. Thank you all very much. I've never had any training, just go cut like the older men did. Now I'm the older man, and happy that I learned how to do it right from them. Never had any problems. Safely first.
Extremely Educational for inner city people who don't realize how much education is involved in the felling of trees. It is a very technical precise art. Very dangerous job if you don't have the experience as well as the know how. Very awesome video
This is a great video. At 76, I will never cut a tree down like these. But still, I'm grateful to see the techniques and hear the clear explanations. As a retired engineer, I appreciate the precision and complexity of your decision making. Learning a little bit about your job was very satisfying.
yet another that came upon this video for the first time, ended up watching 45 minutes of cutting... enjoyed the talents of these skilled tradesmen, and stumbled upon Jed and wish his family grace and peace...
Great educational video with realistic cutting scenarios for the various cutting techniques demonstrated. Watching videos like this is time well spent for homeowners like me who aren't professional arborists but do a good bit of cutting of firewood and tree management on my own property.
Fun to see different explanations on the different cuts👍. I logged on a yarder for about 16 years before I started residential tree work 3 years ago, so was blessed to learn all those notches without ALL the obstacles you guys face everyday. Thanks again for the video, and at first I kinda thought “ugh” 45min. but just watched it between reading books with my kiddos and really enjoyed it!!! Thanks for doing these videos.
What a great video. It came up somewhat randomly. I thought I'd watch a little, and got hooked. It's awesome to see these different methods and you guys did a great job of explaining the situations where you'd need them. You guys explained why other methods wouldn't be as ideal, as well as things to avoid doing. Not only was it educational, but it was also very entertaining to see your skills put to work and its satisfying to watch the trees drop so perfectly. No need to ask for likes and subscriptions here. Both of those were no brainers.
Thanks for this video. I live in the woods of Northern New England and have been telling trees for a few years, to get firewood, clear areas, etc. This video was still full of lessons.
At 73 years old i wished i had this info years in the past while cutting.Younger people are so fortunate to have an EXCELLENT ,well explained ,non ego,pleasant, tutorial. WELL DONE guys.
And the first felled tree looks just over 70 as well, by ring count.... :-)
I had a brother who sent me up to top a pine tree w/ a small chain saw. He really knew what he was doing... not. He was afraid of heights and acted like he knew what he was doing. I survived though I came a couple of inches from slicing up my face. You're right MRBILLGLEE.
No kidding! Great stuff and I am totally digging the clear eyed explanations of what they are working to accomplish with each fall.
Well said sir well said. I really like the part about non ego. Modest men very professional.
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When these guys are in their 80's, they will know 150 ways to take down a tree. I'm 66 years old and getting ready to build my last house in the forests of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. You guys refreshed my memory of the few cuts I've used for 45 years and taught me some new tricks. Here's hoping all our trees fall straight and true. Your master class on tree felling was the best I have ever seen on any subject. Long and safe lives to you guys and much gratitude for your wisdom.
@Nicholas Oppenheimer... your comment/response to the content creators is probably the best I've read on RUclips...
@@TheMgunner Thanks, bro. I try to call it as I see it. These lads are good.
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Nicholas, well put, Hello from Northern Virginia 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
When I read the title I thought ok, I’ll give it a go, 12 weeks in lockdown what have I got to lose. To be honest, you’re underselling this. One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen on any subject. Young men who obviously love their work passing on their knowledge. Thankyou.
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I never took the time to watch this one until now because my ego thought I already knew everything about tree felling. Boy was I wrong! I watched because I wanted to see the Legend, Jed Walters in action after hearing the dreadful news earlier today. Jed was a great teacher, and I'm sure a great friend. I'm so sorry for your loss Jacob! Thank you for sharing Jed with the rest of the community who couldn't have known him otherwise. God Bless you all!
Well shit that sucks I just discovered these guys bought a 6 acre house and property and just bought my first saw. I'm a bastard so.yputube is where I learn the things I need to know.and I try to only find people to learn from.like jed and these guys. Thankfully jed shared his knowledge he really took everything into consideration
Got to watch out for that ego, mines been trying to take me out for the longest time.
Jed is the man
I live off-grid in the forest (same mtn range as these guys) and for 30+ years I have been felling trees for fire-prevention, firewood, and home-milled lumber. I have fortunately never had an accident, but after watching this video I realized that was only dumb luck. After carefully studying this video (3 times through), as well as others on this channel, this year I have placed every tree exactly where I wanted (even the leaders) and I've done this in a much safer manner than before. Thanks ETW Crew!
Me as well. !:- )
Cool, though I learned this stuff by doing and reading long ago.
👠👠👚👚👚
Awesome thought I was pretty good you're better
Not only loved the “science” behind the methods but the teamwork and respect within the crew is exceptional. No shouting or pushy behaviour
Indeed, great explanations and looks like a great crew to work with and learn from.
You're talking about crew toxicity. I worked with a plumbing crew as an apprentice, and the toxicity was so bad I almost got in a fist fight twice. Last November I had to quit after one year... to this day I still get knots in my stomach when I remember it. I barely have money to support my family now, but THANK GOD that daily dread is over!
Agree completely. Have worked in a lot of great places and a lot of crappy places. You can spot a cohesive team from a mile away and these guys definitely get on well with each other and I suspect they really enjoy working with each other too.
agreed, but why you quoting science there? They demonstrated a fairly legit understanding of physics, statics & kinematics, all science, not "science."
Great video. You guys exhibit all the characteristics of a high performing team. Most importantly a solid and deep trust in each other and the team’s purpose.
I saw this and thought "There's no way I'm watching a 45 minute video on tree felling". 45 minutes later I'm amazed. I wish videos like this had been available years ago. You guys are great.
I agrea Rivited from start
I watched it and I am a psychologist, who owns no forest, not even a chainsaw. More entertaining than I could have anticipated
Right on!! What?! 45 minutes? No way I am watching video that long its midnight!! Its 00:45 and I am riveted to the video, rewinding watching pieces again etc 😂
Yeah same here😂
Me too. And now Im running off and joining a tree service first thing in the morning. Gonna be a lumberjack by george. Im sold.
Moments like 33:05 are the best in any professional environment! You can hear Jed's excitement about slick work. Surround yourself with knowledgeable humans that care about what they do and your life will be 10x better. If you don't feel that at work, leave and don't look back.
Rest in Paradise Jed. I live on the other side of the world in NZ but you were one of those humans to me.
Amen-may he rest in Paradise.
Well said!! Condolences to Jed's family and friends. RIP brother.
Great coment! Lived in NZ for 3 years and absolutely LOVED it and the people! Best! ❤💪
To be honest this is the longest video I have ever watched from beginning to end on RUclips in all my years. This was an outstanding video.
Ditto, and I've watched it twice - too bad it only let me subscribe once. Great job guys.
You'd really love Terence McKennas 8-11hr videos
started outstanding, then they were felled (fell? what's the right word?)
Look up fishing with luiza...
I don't comment that often, yet felt compelled to here.
This is by far and away the SINGLE MOST INFORMATIVE FELLING VIDEO I have come across in 15 years of industry training and online videos.
Great work guys, this will be a literal life saver for the home fellers and firewood gatherers that don't get standardised training.
Cheers, sharing with everyone I know who owns a chainsaw!
Buckin' Billy Ray Smith is another great channel
Agreed, no drama, no talking too much. Right to the point.
Most ppl are scared to make this video.
Absolutely AGREE! This is one special video. Teaching at its best.
A few safety errors but yes, very informative.
I'm an ISA certified arborist and this is some of the best instructional videos on basic tree felling I've seen. Good job, will guide some of my students to reference this video during my sessions, thanks
you call It basic, meanwhile where i live a lot of people (hobbyst) fell without notch 😂
I've cut timber for 35 years. 4th generation. These guys aren't bad but I can make them look like amateurs
These guys are such pros and they're so humble about their work. So refreshing to see a bunch of men explaining their mastery without affectation or bluster, and complimenting each other on fine execution, acting like grownups. Great video gentlemen!
EDIT: I thought I knew how to fell a tree, but after watching this video and applying the tips, I've dropped over a dozen trees, and every single one went exactly where I wanted it. Dropped against lean, all different sizes, all perfect. Thanks again!
The cuts:
01:29 Humboldt
07:22 Gapped Face
13:10 Conventional
19:30 Bore Cut
24:54 Sizwill
29:17 Using A Pull Rope
35:31 Open Faced Notch
39:35 Backcut First
Thanks for sharing fellas👍
Great video guys
thank you!!
Thank you Matt!
which one do u recomwnd which one is more safely ???
Bump.
That is the shortest, most informative 45 minutes I’ve ever seen guys. Never once did it feel like it was dragging along or that the info wasn’t relative. Great video and I’m jonesing for the next one already!!
So cool to hear! I was worried it was so long nobody would watch it
Guilty of Treeson yeah, I honestly didn’t realize how long it was until I saw the comment. 🤷🏻♂️ totally worth it!
@@guiltyoftreesoneastsidetre4792 I loved the entire video, and was wishing it would go on longer. I spent a few years working in the woods a couple of decades ago, over here in New Zealand. I still have some saws, and use them regularly, mainly firewood these days. Cheers
And it is very nice to see the guys in good spirits and mutually supportive.
That was 45 minutes sure did not seem like it.
Best comment in the video "i am just a tree linber".
I've been a Faller and Logger most of my adult life. We own and run our own family run Logging Company where my Wife runs the office and bids and so forth and our Son and I and a High School buddy of our Son are the entire crew.
I have to say this first our son brought this video to my attention mainly for the last Cuts Jed made on that heavy back leaner. Please pass this along to Jed for me.
Jed I've been falling since I was 18 (I'm in my early 60's now) and the job you did on that last tree in this video was as good as I have EVER SEEN IT DONE...period, as you know I'm sure those cuts in the woods don't always go as planned but when you dont have the advantage of mechanical safety or guide ropes or cables ( which 99% of the time in the timber we don't have) this cut is by far the safest and an industry standard. We use the Humboldt most M of the time to save timber board footage and just because it's safest but this Back cut/Wedge First cut is definitely one a good Faller should have in their arsenal of knowledge.....it could save somebody's life some day.
Thanks Again for the great video.
Keep your chain sharp.
R.C. "Charlie" Hill
Man I just this one myself and told my wife that I'd never would have fell that tree. I would climbed it and piece it down. That was pretty good stuff.
I hate loggers... loggers are horrible people and they don't know how to do anything but that shit
@@frost3060 wut
@@frost3060 you must live in a grass hut or a cave. you're the kind of guy that thinks meat comes from the store. troll much.
@@frost3060 lol know how to feed my family and get every one i work with home safe...
This made me want to change my profession at 43. As a Canadian, I think this got me at my historical roots
I like that everyone on that crew basically thinks of each other as all stars in their field. It's really corny when it's contrived, but these guys seem like they really love their work and have a ton of respect for each other. Was refreshing to watch
Guys generally don't stay on a crew long if they aren't respected for their skills and consideration for safety.
It really stood out when the narrator pointed to a spot and said "he's going in here". He immediately, (and probably subconciously) realized he shouldn't speak for the guy about to make the cut and asked if that was what he was thinking. It stood out as a simple, polite, respectful nuance of communication. Our world needs more of that.
Ha
I told my wife I would just fast forward to the parts I wanted to see because there was no way I would watch a 45 min video. Well, 45 min later, I had watched the whole thing. I’ve dropped trees for over 30 years for people, worked for a logger all through high school and college, climbed, trimmed, etc. I wish I’d had this video when I started! You guys are spectacular. Thanks for taking the time to do this documentation! I’m ready to try some new stuff.
Haha I did the same thing. These guys did good explaining everything. Been falling for about ten years and have put all these cuts into practice. The bull buck that thought me the sizzwill called it something else though lol. Also I use Dutchman's to swing trees all the time. Wish they would've got into more methods to swing. Guess it's probably for the best though
I didn't even realize that it was 45 minutes until I read this comment.
@@willied2111 x2
I know. Me too and I ended up watching it 3 times. I dedicated about 8 years of my life to the paper industry so I really appreciated all the nuanced details about fiber and compression and tension etc. This is a science as much as it is an art!
@@hungry1011 I work in the paper industry npw....and for the last 28 years!
The vibe of the lead guy, and the entire crew, was impeccable. Great job, guys. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Watching this now after what happened to Jed is really heartbreaking. He seemed like such a humble decent guy! May he RIP!
What the hell happened to Jed??
Most heartfelt sincerest condolences to all!
He died in a tree accident
Noo I'm so sorry
Arh man that's sad
And Jed was a true pro. Just goes to show you it can happen to anyone. This is a dangerous job, even for the most seasoned pro.
I used to teach logging and tree felling techniques at the Duluth VoTec Institute Forest Harvesting Class. This is by far the best video I have seen in 40+ years! Well done!
Hi, can you explain something please.
I can't get my head around why the tree fall towards the hinge side..
It seems to me that the tree would fall the side where you remove the most material.. 😑
I swear I m not dumb 😞🤣🤣
@@MrFlyingPanda get some clay/playdough, foam tubes, balsa wood, or other such materials and make some trees, and practice the cuts as they have demonstrated them, it should become self evident with a little practice.
@@MrFlyingPanda The hinge with the most wood, holds the tree the most. So, if he wanted it to pull left, he would leave a larger hinge on the left.
@@MrFlyingPanda It actually isn't to do with how deep the notches are at all, it's the way the trees are leaning in the first place that determines the basic direction of fall in a normal situation. The orientation of the hinge does steer the tree tho.
The one at 29:15 leans away from the direction they want it to fall, and so that one had to be pulled over to start, or else it might have gone in the opposite direction.
I was an actual arborist for a few years, so I'm not just blowing smoke.
Except for the bore / plunge cut
I have been doing tree work for 38 years and you just showed me 2 cuts that were highly impressive that I've never seen before . thank you
I've been doing tree work for almost 2 days now and I kept my casualties rather low so far I haven't gotten the report yet but there's only two dead and one that looks pretty promising and after I watch this video I should be able to keep my casualties way down.
Ive only felled like 10 trees but i had no idea there was a sightline on your saw to help you get the parallel notch
Why do use Oregon bars and chains on Stihl saws?
@@jonathanduchene2374 they are cheap
Is the Stiga SP 526 a good chainsaw?
This IS the world's greatest tree felling video. Every cut was explained as to technique and purpose, and demonstrated flawlessly. I learned a lot.
You mean felling
@@benallen1100 Yes, I do! Thank you. I'm changing that, it sounds like a tree hugger video.
I still watch you today.
Because I have to prune the trees myself at home.
I have gained knowledge from you and have been following your channel for a long time.
Thank you very much for the Thai subtitles.
(From Thailand)
Starting from zero knowledge, I watched your video at least 18 times, bought a saw, did some bucking to get familiar and yesterday I dropped my first tree! I was confident and it landed exactly where I aimed it. I can’t thank you enough! Please make some more videos, please! I’m looking for some tree climbing gear but wow is it expensive! Sure don’t want to buy cheap gear though. Looking forward to felling many more trees to clear my land thanks to this video which is far better than any other felling video on RUclips.
I have watched probably 100 tree felling instructions, yours is the only one with a clear explanation about cutting the hinge in a way that controls the direction of fall and steers the tree to the left side or the right side. No matter how much I respect all the other "arborists" showing the technique, they never EVER clearly explain it. THANK YOU!!! (Oh, and did I say THANK YOU!!!! Let me say THANK YOU!!!)
husqvarna usa and this guys the best in internet
Enjoyed your the man
Yup
Except for that back felling with wedges I agree, I like to use a cable or a Jack, leave a thicker Hinge, that way you know your safe, one Gust of wind and your dead falling a leaner with a wedge because the hinge has to be so narrow.
Seen to many people die from that mistake.
@@carrollsanders9376 you have seen people die. Realy.
This could be the best instructional video on RUclips, period. I loved the way every cut was explained without ego and executed with surgical precision. Well done chaps!
For anyone just getting into the tree felling business, this is the first video they need in their learning arsenal…. Great job guys!! Even the pruner did a dandy job!! Thx….
At 47 and cutting my whole life, I learned a little with each tree. Watching this video taught me more than the last 50 trees. Thanks so much for taking the time. Wish I would have had someone to teach me years ago. So glad my first instructors were you guys!
At 60 Im with you on your comment
I’m retired from the timber cutting business now but watching this sure brought back memories of my crew in the mountains. Personally we were all Husqvarna guys and worked mostly mountain regions of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We had some great dinner time naps up in those mountains and caught a few timber rattlers along the way and searched for ginseng after a 10 hour day. That was the life. Y’all stay safe .
I am not a forester, lumberjack, or a woodsman, but I have been a educator for 31 years and this video is the best instructional video of any kind that I have seen. You should make sure that anyone new to the logging industry sees this. Great Job!
I had watched this a few years back when I first had some trees to fell, most in the woods. Now I have a bunch more I need to fell which are a little closer to the house. I needed a refresher course and knew this was one of the best videos. After watching in its entirety I started reading some of the comments and learned of the tragic passing of Jed. I am so sorry for your loss, Jed seems like one of those guys that you could always count on and wanted to be around. I know you can't become an expert watching videos but I will do my best to take what I learned here and all the safety in mind. I'll pray for you all and ask Jed to watch over me.
I am 13 and my dad suggested this video because we were going to cut down some trees in our back garden because we live in the woods and I really thought this was helpful and I will suggest it to any beginner woodcutter, thanks for providing this great video😁
You and your dad are very wise! Happy tree cutting! Stay safe!
I'm 99% sure I'll never (have to) fell a tree in my life. Watched the entire 45 minutes because it was well explained, fun to watch content. Cheers \m/
Find a way, bro. It's worth it for the life experience.
Same here, I’m a skilled nursing facility maintenance director and I watched for learning purposes and this was a fun one!
I'm 99.9999% sure
yea it a lot but it's crazy cutting tress bro I love doing that and the video was very help full
Yeah, the all orange saws seemed pretty good, but I really liked the orange and white ones! 👍
The smaller the egos, the higher the skill levels!
You guys rock!
So true! I've been at it 46 years, and have learned the right to have an ego. But I try to educate others, and admonish anyone that comes across like a jerk or know-it-all, which is common when posting from behind a screen.
And they make it safer for us.
and safer
@@rbtree Right Rog and we seldom are allowed the open spaces shown in this vid as backyard residential take down experts. Back leaners seem to be a theme here and in residential I will install 2 ropes and go back and forth to the come a longs often run thru a block to gain mechanical advantage and at the same time get the 2 guys cranking alternatively out of the drop area.
Come a long to a port a wrap to the rope set in the tree so it can be tensioned by hand prior to using up any come a long cable. Porties are locked on both ears. Sometimes you just can't get a crane to the stem. Like Rog, my 50th year this year.
Except he needs eye protection. A happy little clear plastic face shield hanging off the helmet would be pretty good. The in-ear hearing protection is bare minimum. Over-ear protection is better.
VERY well done video, Boys! 77years old...still fallin' timber pretty much every day (altho short 4hr days !). Use them all
Very well explained...very informative....very pleasant.... thanks
I love to watch people who are into their jobs, know what they're doing and sharing their trade with others. Better known as
Professionals. Thanks so much for 45 minutes of some of the best explanations on felling trees!
Watched this video and dropped my first tree tonight! Went exactly the way I wanted because your instructions were very thorough! Thanks!
I have cut a lot they help but it doesn't always work on your way
Very professional crew. They use their brains and they double check everything. Lots of technique and know-how.
I also like how they compliment each other, that helps keep positivity amongst the crew.
Great video guys.
Came back for the 6th time to remember Jed. My "tree felling experience" consists of pruning small bushes with scissors or handsaw in our garden and ordering experienced arborists for bigger jobs. Because I am studying nature (ornithology and ecology) for 30years, I feel somewhat connected to your line of work. Although living in central Europe (Czech Republic), I was hit pretty hard and still feel world is a lesser place without him..
I see his legacy living in you and this gives new life and hope into the future.
Thank you :)
Love the humility, seriously. Shows you guys are about what your doing not about self glorification💫. 🥇🏆🌲
The second time watching this and I gleaned even more precious nuggets of useful and essential information that didn't sink in the first time. Straight forward, no-nonsense explanations with perfect close-up camera shots that showed us exactly what they expected to happen with each different technique. What a crew!!
@Truelove Sorry, love. I only play the Game of Life.
Just as @Stuart Osborne said: "To be honest, you’re underselling this. One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen on any subject."
I agree, I enjoyed every second of it. Excellent explanation, good teaching and demonstration. Made me feel i wanna be an arborist. Well done guys, really.
I’ve been cutting trees for 22years and I learned several things from this, thanks awesome video keep them coming
Best Tree Felling Video Ever! Camera work was impeccable! Close ups, slow motion and different angles were perfect! Clearly explained every cut. Learned so much with this video and especially why certain things are done and what could happen if done wrong! Excellent! Thank you!
Hell I got nothing to add. Fantastic video.
Hats off to you fellas. I must say I've worked in many different trades throughout my life and have been taught many tricks that no book can ever teach.. It's taught from the ole timers that's been welding or logging to wrenching. Wisdom and experience and a lot of common sense which a vast majority of people lack these days.. You fellas are top notch instructors and well educated in your field. I've dropped quite a few trees.. Some with my a$$hole puckered and whiteknuckeled. Your crew is a well oiled machine from what I can see.. This is how a crew should operate. I don't hear anyone yelling at one another or arguing and being egomaniacs and hard headed. One of y'all mustve came from a long time of arborists.... There was a day when everyone of us was just starting out.Someone took the time teach many years of knowledge off to y'all and for you to make this killer video it will now forever be the greatest tree felling video. I'd love to work beside y'all.Once again amazing job fellas stay safe
Well put in Every Aspect.. great Video.!
78 Years old , been around the wood scene for approximately 62 of them. I love the way these guys took the guess work out of taking the trees down.. "These guys are definitely professionals"
Well put. I tried watching axe men. Could not finish any episode I tried. How anyone can tolerate the amount of yelling swearing etc etc. If you have to do all that, then it's just filled with all the wrong people. Or,done for rating's. This vid proves you don't need that crap.
The reason tree trimming is a "craft" or an "art" vs being a "trade" I'd say comes down to being exactly THAT. A trade is able to be taught by a book, that teaches how to read the plans, and the plans are followed to exact process regardless of who is the tradesman. Tree trimmers are so widely diverse in technique, climbing styles, rigging knowledge and preferences, plus every tree is also different there's no one way to teach it as a matter "this situation always needs this solution, and this scenario can always be best handled in this manner..."
Every trimmer that you would consider "Journeyman" level will trim a tree to their own specific style, making cuts to different laterals, using different techniques, cuts, etc. When you have a gut, particularly one that manually climbs or has done a lot of manual work that really knows tree work, you'll be able to identify his ability rather quickly upon watching, and it's a rather spectacular thing to see.
I did this work close to 15 years and had the privilege of being taught by men that made trees Their entire lifes work. I've been shown a million correct ways to solve any given situation, and there are a million more that I'm unaware of. A good tree trimmer is able to do what he knows and do it well, but a GREAT trimmer is willing to be honest about himself in his ability and skillset, and it's always down to learn a new method to an old problem! There's something about this work that gets into your blood and becomes a part of your very being. I know this sounds crazy to say about a "job" but ask any serious professional in the industry... They will conquer. Two tree trimmers at a gathering, will always migrate to the edge of the crowd and discuss their "craft" and what they've been encountering recently. While most people are not thinking about discussing "work" on their off time at all!
My uncle Joe worked on and repaired sawmill saws that processed logs like these. Some of the saws were over 6 feet tall. There is a lot of art to this type of work that most people will never realize
Can't believe that I watched a 45 min tree felling video and enjoyed it.
This video started playing and I’m thinking “I’ll just watch a couple mins” now I’m 42 mins and loved every second. These guys are awesome and very professional. I’m not even cutting any trees today lol
shit this video is 45 mins i didnt notice untill i read this comment XD
Exactly! Me too!
Lol, same here. I was like hell, 45 minutes just to cut down a trees? Stayed all the way to the end. Very informative, probably life saving and just enjoyable to watch. 👌
Same here! Thanks guys!
Same here lol, I don't even cut trees, suppose I like seeing experts at work, I find myself laughing when I watch something impressive - I laughed a lot at this video. And some awesome beards going down too.
This was the best tree felling video I've ever watched.
R.I.P Jed! I can't thank you all enough for the tips and tricks you all shared with us all! I used this video when I taught my two oldest son how to fell trees. Their Grandma heats with wood so we are constantly dropping trees and cutting them into splittable chunks.
Hes dead?
@@CheeseMiser Killed on the job when hit by a snag.
@@redclayfarm6490 Really? A snag is a dead tree, right? (I'm french, so I don't know "snag" word). So sad...
Damn I’m just now hearing about this
Wow I’m so sorry and I’m just finding out about this now!
That final cut was absolutely out of this world and carried out to perfection
Much respect is headed your way. The team work, mutual respect, egos in-check, camera work and the science/physics that goes into the what and why is spectacular. While not in the industry, I have been felling trees for over 45 years and this is the one! The one that everybody should watch before firing up your chain saw. It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned pro or a weekend home owner, watching this video will tighten your skill set and make for a safer job.
Hi Patrick,how are you doing over there and how's your family doing
I live in a heavily treed area and have taken down over 50 trees for fire wood. You gentlemen may have prolonged my life. I never realized how lucky I've been until learning from you how it's supposed to be done.
I learned more about tree felling watching this video, than i have in 71 years. You young men are awesome! When I was about 7, and living in Virginia I used to go with my uncle who logged and pulled them out of the woods with mules. It's a miracle I made it out alive, cause I don't think he knew half as much as you fellows. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks commentor because it became a E tree with double lines
Or is it the same ?
This was so great. I had to fell a 40' tree in a direction it did not naturally want to fall, and this video gave me the confidence to take that sucker down, falling exactly where I wanted. Had I followed an earlier video I watched (no wedge, no hinge, etc.) I think I'd be having a long conversation with my insurance agent!
You guys did a great job of explaining both the process and the theories, at exactly the right level of detail..THANK YOU!!
The Sizwill cut is amazing, a genius way of controlling the swing. Well done guys…
I started reading the comments just to see how many legends in there own mind would trash talk but all of the top notch guys of the industry pretty much gave you all 5 stars this has never been seen on youtube before So that means you are tops Great work
Ive never seen that eithe.cuz these guys deserve the credit.i did 3 season wildland fire fighting and never seen anything like it.ive probably only 3 or 4 of these cuts to fell trees
I did it, I cut down my 1st tree ever today, about a 20 ft palm, using the Humboldt cut. I measured, and re-measured a few times, marked the tree with paint, lined up the saw as best as possible, left a good hinge, and after cutting back strap it started to lean EXACTLY in the direction I wanted, and landed EXACTLY where I wanted. No damage to property or me or my son. We wore motorcycle helmets for safety. 🙂 We stayed behind as soon as it started to go. GOD kept us safe. AMEN. Thanks also to your instruction.
@cyberfloater9293 I did wear gloves, eye protection, ear plugs, pants, and work boots. Are there cut proof pants? Either way, I only needed to do that once because I only had the 1tall palm tree, the smaller one I hope to sell and have them scoupe it out of the ground.
@cyberfloater9293 WOW. Didn't know pants like that existed. Ok.
Not an overstated title, fellas. That was a grand slam of easily digestible info and perfectly paced instruction. Well done!
Just tried out that Sizwill - that cut is awesome. Did the same thing - rolled to the side as it was falling even with the limb weight being on the opposing side. Thanks guys!
dude i dont know anything about trees or cutting.. and that sizwill is just fucking sick. idc who you are
This video just taught me exactly how little i actually know about felling a tree! You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing your skill.
I first watched this video several years ago, shortly after you made it, & had saved it under a playlist titled "Well Said", because it was so SO GOOD & I knew I'd want to find it again to watch & share! Your level of understanding of physics, geometry, the nature of trees, & just your overall professional expertise, is truly impressive! I was blown away to watch this again today, 4 years after the first time! Thanks so much for sharing this, & for being so unbelievably GREAT at what you do.
One of the great services of having posted this video is that the watcher would have to be an absolute fool to think that cutting a tree down is pretty straight forward & no big deal. It also makes one cognizant of the need to hire TRUE knowledgeable professionals, & not just a local "jack of all trades" who "says" cutting trees is one of his skills. Bravo, gentleman... much respect! Please be safe & God bless😇 you all!
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It makes me proud to see such intelligent, professional loggers. Amazing.
The positive masculinity is awesome.
You can really see the happiness on Chads face when you gave him that positive reinforcement.
We need more men like this in the world.
Yeah this kinda work I wanna say is mostly hard asses big ego tuff guys
@@BikerBenny I disagree in my experience most people in tree work are great, that being said there is definitely a few egos floating about. No one takes them seriously though..
Oh, lets all just hug!
Not pictured: Years of experience that makes this look this easy. Great vid!
I do believe that this was THE WORLD'S BEST TREE FELLING TUTORIAL. Thanks.
5600 comments - there is no way anyone is reading this one. But this was the most informative video about felling trees I could possible imagine. Much appreciated. Thank you guys.
I actually will and have used info similar to this video in helping to relieve tension On utility poles hit By vehicles. Ive done so already . Its amazing understanding this info. even on treated wood that was already felled. . Usually we relieve tension on our strands however understanding how would reacts in tension and compression has been extremely helpful with a saw... Stay safe. Be safe
I really appreciate these men sharing their knowledge...And.I think it's pretty cool they don't cuss in the videos I've seen...A lot of folks in certain industries think cussing is manly or tough or something...But, when I watch these guys, I think it's cool they don't even have to cuss to be interesting....They are interesting all by themselves and you can clearly tell they enjoy their craft and know what they are doing...Real professionals...
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I gotta do it - This video is fantastic! The information, the presentation, the crew, the camera angles, the explanations, the safety... Everything is just spot on.
The fact that so many people watched it for 45 minutes (and if they're anything like me they probably did some rewinding to watch certain parts a few times) and then take time to write glowing reviews is a testament to the quality and value of what you've done here.
I am excited to watch more of your videos
Thank you thank you thank you!
Just want to thank you boys for some great wisdom on felling a tree. I was losing sleep on felling this big old gnarly 90’ white birch behind my camp. After watching your video 3 times I felt that I had the correct rules of engagement and proceeded using the humboldt knotch which after I finished looked more like a sizwell but it worked! Down she came right where the saw line showed. Couldn’t and wouldn’t have been able to do it without watching your vid…stay safe and well!
Hello Marc, you seem so amazing I love you comment on this page 💗
Spent most of my life doing this and I am speechless. Amazing job guys, keep having fun and doing quality work that anyone should be proud of. Embarrassed to say, I never thought of the "sizwell", it's priceless!
I have watched a lot of tree falling in my time at 72 years of age and have done a few my self a few years back just for firewood but I have to say this was the most interesting one for the fact you took time to explain how to do it the right way never knew or thought it was so much involved, job done well to perfection, it was so good I hit the like thumb and subscribed, till next time happy cutting and stay safe...
Rip Jed. I love coming back to these old videos and just listen to the wise man himself talk about cutting trees down.
What he died???
@@enderslayer8436 yes unfortunately. Jacob made a video about it. Gotta be close to a year old by now.
From what?@@horsleyhorsepower3649
Where is the video about Jed? I just discovered this channel today but the video I saw was great
@@DukeTrana It's on another channel that's also called Guilty of Treeson
Never would imagine myself watching a 45 min video of cutting down trees. Very informative video
What a great team! The main tutor here is really good at explaining how gravity either compresses or stretches the wood fibres to get the fall just right.
Showing us a whole bunch of different cuts gave it a deeper educational edge, that I enjoyed for the whole 45 minutes, it just kept flowing nicely. Unlike felling trees in a wood, there was always a little bit of doubt, as to whether they could keep all the trees away from the house and themselves. Those back-leaning ones looked like trouble, so many ways to fail.
Great to see guys enjoying there work like this, egos in check, having fun and doing a better job as a result. I would never have watched this normally, now I am so glad I did.
From an old arborist to young ones, great job! Excellent video, guys.
Three years ago....i watch your video....and i chose the humbolt bcuse im new in fell a tree...and today i watch it again ....thank you guys...your video is very helpful and knowledgeable to me...and that humbolt is my favourite until today...its safe for me
I’ve been doing this kind of work for about as long as you guys have been alive and I learned a few valuable things from this video. Thanks for the info. You young guys are good at what you’re doing.
I own the tree company your teaching is very good congrat
The tree-felling skills displayed in this video are incredible. The video actually lives up to its title. The examples are literally perfect.
Wow, Jedd is a wealth of information. Really makes me ambitious when I see a man with that much dedication to his craft. Cheers to the both of you and thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for this! Im 15, and my dad is helping me get i to forestry so I can take over the firewood responsibility. He sent me these videos because he hasnt had time to teach me one-on-one, and they have helped
YES! AN EXCELLANT training video, by top notch professionals! Thanks to you all! I loved the back cut ! Rodney Vancouver Island
Top blokes presenting their craft in a very accessible manner, I really enjoyed this video on multiple levels. It was especially nice to see the camaraderie and respect among the team.
That last back leaning tree was pretty amazing.
All were awesome but that last one just blew me away.
Fantastic upload.
I'm just done watching the best video on this subject ever. Thank you all very much. I've never had any training, just go cut like the older men did. Now I'm the older man, and happy that I learned how to do it right from them. Never had any problems. Safely first.
Extremely Educational for inner city people who don't realize how much education is involved in the felling of trees. It is a very technical precise art. Very dangerous job if you don't have the experience as well as the know how. Very awesome video
If there is a better tutorial on cutting trees anywhere in the universe, I have yet to find it. Splendid work, gentlemen. Stay safe. 🇦🇺🌲💪
This is a great video. At 76, I will never cut a tree down like these. But still, I'm grateful to see the techniques and hear the clear explanations.
As a retired engineer, I appreciate the precision and complexity of your decision making.
Learning a little bit about your job was very satisfying.
yet another that came upon this video for the first time, ended up watching 45 minutes of cutting... enjoyed the talents of these skilled tradesmen, and stumbled upon Jed and wish his family grace and peace...
Great educational video with realistic cutting scenarios for the various cutting techniques demonstrated. Watching videos like this is time well spent for homeowners like me who aren't professional arborists but do a good bit of cutting of firewood and tree management on my own property.
Man, these are the most articulate loggers I’ve ever heard
Blue-collar work isn't what it used to be. Safety, Education, Efficiency ! Hell-yeah
But still a good laugh to go to the pub and have a few pints with✌
Education
These guys aren't loggers, they're arborists.
@@bigdave5707 such a major difference that people dont understand.
The control these guys have over the process is hugely impressive. Those trees are tons upon tons of mass to direct.
Tree felling....part science, part euclidean geometry, all artform. Great informative video. Thanks!
I'm 52 years old and have been felling trees for almost 40 years...I learned a lot from this video, Thanks Guy's 👍
shame on you
Fun to see different explanations on the different cuts👍. I logged on a yarder for about 16 years before I started residential tree work 3 years ago, so was blessed to learn all those notches without ALL the obstacles you guys face everyday. Thanks again for the video, and at first I kinda thought “ugh” 45min. but just watched it between reading books with my kiddos and really enjoyed it!!! Thanks for doing these videos.
Really nice to hear especially from a logger!
What a great video. It came up somewhat randomly. I thought I'd watch a little, and got hooked. It's awesome to see these different methods and you guys did a great job of explaining the situations where you'd need them. You guys explained why other methods wouldn't be as ideal, as well as things to avoid doing. Not only was it educational, but it was also very entertaining to see your skills put to work and its satisfying to watch the trees drop so perfectly. No need to ask for likes and subscriptions here. Both of those were no brainers.
Thanks so much that is so kind of you to say!!!
Started cutting professionally 3.5 years at 55 years old. This video was a Godsend for me. Just watched again today for a refresher.
Thanks for this video. I live in the woods of Northern New England and have been telling trees for a few years, to get firewood, clear areas, etc. This video was still full of lessons.
I love the forensic explanation of what happens when the tree falls as well as evidence of what happened in the stump. Really COOL!