My dumb ass once took down a dead palm tree, thinking it'd be like the trees i was used to in Illinois. He's absolutely right about how downright nasty they are to a chainsaw blade. Not so nice to an axe, either. I got it down and sectioned up, but a job that should have been done in part of an afternoon wound up eating an entire three day weekend. Never doing that again.
Wow Scott! That's crazy. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Haha, yeah, palm trees are like nature’s revenge on tree-cutters! 🌴🥴 They really make you question your life choices, don’t they?
@@shanestrees9035 that's the thing, though. I'm not a tree cutter. I'm just a jackass with a chainsaw and a pickup. I was stationed in Cally and was doing a favor for a friend that turned out bigger than both of us thought. Luckily, he brought more beer than he originally promised. (Saved until AFTER we were done working, of course. Lol.)
@@shanestrees9035 oh, hell no! If I can't take it down in one shot, I walk away. Monkeying around in the tops of trees is a somebody else job. I do what I gotta do because I'm not rich enough to hire people to do it for me. Lol! I got all kinds of respect for the guys who can do that kind of work on the daily, let me tell you. My limit is taking down storm damaged or rotten trees in my or my neighbor's yard. (But only if I really, REALLY like them and they have beer.)
@@goofykl9 if I lived in Florida which I don't, but lived in North Queensland where or Cyclones ( reverse hurricanes, hurricanes spin anti clockwise, cyclones spin clockwise) the best protection apart from Palms is Actually Bamboo! A massive clump of bamboo will protect people in the centre of it far better than many houses! ☺
Gee it’s great to hear from some one who knows and loves their subject matter. What an interesting explanation. Could listen to this bloke for hours. What a champ.
Agave cactus is even more corrosive than green palm trunks. We used a battery powered Sawzall with extended length blade to cut the core into four manageable pieces. Any type of cactus can't be dumped in green waste but must be disposed directly in landfills and buried.
Agave cactus sounds like a real challenge! 🌵 The battery-powered Sawzall trick is a smart move. Have you found any effective methods for dealing with cactus disposal? It’s quite the ordeal!
That’s how they can bend horizontally to survive hurricanes. I saw it during hurricane Ike. They flapped like ribbons tied to a box fan. It was amazing.
Enjoyed the video because I learned new things. I’ve often wondered what use are those very tall palm trees? They don’t give shade, and the fronds need trimming all the time. I never gave any thought about what uses the wood , ehh fibers might have. I still don’t know what the “ fibers” can be used for ( 72 y/ o woman living in Utah since 2006)
I found this out after I bought a couple of pieces for a knife handle. Sanding and getting splinters. It took a lot of sealing it to get it to work. Never again.
Exactly! I had 12 massive Cocos Palm trees inside my property at one property! After one day, the wood clippers blades needed resharpening! Took them 2 days to cut them and a massive mango tree , and a few leftovers of yellow box and silky oak. All was turned into mulch for my gardens!😊 I'd milled the silky oak and yellow box.😊
@@shanestrees9035 it was over an acre in size, the cocos palm were on the main road side! Unable to walk past due to the marbles, had to be careful whilst mowing incase of shattering windscreens of passing cars. The box tree, typically gets a worm in it and dies at 13 years old! Worm can be an inch plus across, 5he Silky Oak? Just magnificent in timber furniture or features of a house with clear varnish due to the grain and eyes in Silky oak timber. I subdivided the block and planted Cassia Javanicas around the boundary to overhang the footpaths. In 44 degree Celcius summers? All the local kids live under those trees now cooler to play but safely open to parents view! I'm not anti tree! I think my end solution met the wider needs of the community for many years. ☺
Here in the Marshall Islands if you soak the palm log in saltwater for several months it becomes hard as a rock, although almost no one does that anymore. This man is right they aren't good for much except laying on the ground for seating or decorations, eventually they rot and need replacement. They make good soil though.
That sounds like a solid plan, but with all that time soaking, you could probably go on a nice vacation and come back before it’s ready! 😄 Palm trees might be tough customers for chainsaws, but at least they're generous enough to become great soil when they finally decide to break down. Nature’s way of recycling! 🌴🌱 What other interesting tricks do they have for dealing with palm trees in the Marshall Islands?
Could you share the process in how they compost palm tree and even palm fronds or palm bark? And by chance would you anything about making cabbage palm flour from the palm seeds before fully fruiting. 😅 sorry if that’s random just curious about the various uses of palms and how little they’re utilized
And if I were to soak in salt water for say a month or two would that harden off enough to possibly use as a raised garden bed structure for say maybe a year or two. I’m wondering how long the saltwater treatment takes to make a permanent or atleast lifetime long material
@@NorthFLWormWorks Well we'd soak them for about 3 months some people longer some a couple months, They definitely can be then used for building and will easily last over 10 years. As for rotting a fresh cut log left on the ground will show noticable rot in about two years and start crumbling in 3-4 years, as you know they rot from inside out. Now if you chop the tree into small logs and stand on end so rain water can enter easier then they rot a lot faster. The base of the palm is nice because the middle rots out and you can keep throwing stuff inside for a constant supply of compost. The fronds rot rather quickly, only the base of the frond takes awhile. As for flour from the nuts, I've never done that, I'll ask some of the older ladies what they know about it. Oh we make many things from the fronds plates, bowls and baskets, sitting mats for celebrations, hats and toys and many other things.
@@robertmiranda2444 screenshoted this!!! you are amazing and I thank you very much for any info on the flour part. I might’ve just made that up with high hopes. And great idea for the uses of the base and outer shell. Loofahs and the inner palm guts seem like such quick composting bio mass material along with banana leaves and Mexican sunflower and the such. Again I seriously appreciate any wisdom the elders you ask give you. I’m sorry I don’t have much in return but again thank you
The rotten ones that stay up long enough for you to push over are crazy!! We were going to cut one and realized it was rotting somewhere from the base to the middle but had structure so we literally just pushed it dead over and when the base end snapped the spongy fibery goop just seeped out. Never forget that we sat on the middle and it moved almost like a waterbed and my buddy Roy carried it on his shoulder for a few seconds like he was super strong haha. All fun until we loaded it on the bottom of the truck bed and the weight from everything else gave us a nice mess to wash out.. disgusting stuff
@@shanestrees9035 he was the strong one of the group so it was extra funny when I yanked it up for a little bit and showed off too but like yall said that gunk it rots into is disgusting 🤮 and we definitely were glad that was the only one we cut like that working there.
I worked as a groundsman for tree trimming/removal subcontractor for PG&E. When using chainsaws on palm trees like Canary Island or Royal Palms you must clean right after chain, bar etc. because sap is corrosive to metal surfaces if left to dry. Cleaning and maintaining equipment was part of my duties so I know this well! Used solvent degreaser with wire wood "tooth" brushes and a rag and oil everything.
Sounds like you've got the palm tree maintenance down to a science! 🌴🔧 Any secret tips for keeping chainsaws in top shape when tackling those sap-heavy giants?
Exactly! 🌴 Their fibrous structure can be a double-edged sword-clogging chainsaws but giving them resilience in high winds. Have you found any tricks for dealing with the mess they create while cutting?
In my home state FLORIDA if you go to RENT a CHAINSAW THE FIRST THING THEY SSK YOU ARE YOU GOING TO CUT DOWN A PALM TRE IF YOU SAY YES NO CHAINSAW RENTAL A PALM WILL CHEW A CHAINSAW UP PERIOD
Wow, that’s a serious warning! 🌴🔧 Palms must be a real challenge for chainsaws. Do you have any tips or alternatives for dealing with them that don’t involve renting a chainsaw?
Palm trees are not technically grass but are closely related to grasses as part of the monocot family, like bamboo and sugar cane. 🌴 Bamboo and sugar cane can also be tough on chainsaws. Bamboo, with its dense, fibrous structure, can quickly dull blades, while sugar cane has a high moisture content that can be hard on saws. For all these, it's often best to use specialized tools and techniques to handle the challenge.
From this good bloke to obviously another ..... l well remember seeing palm trunks used structurally in Bali . As a chippie l was interested - good looking "timber?" , tall and wonderfully straight, but can t say if it lasted the rigours of time ..... good vid matey
@@shanestrees9035 They used some sort of kerosene or oil mixture. It has never been duplicated. Myakka River State Park has standing cabins they rent. Many structures in the park were built with sabal palm logs back in the 1930s and 1940s by the CCC. Preservation and repair of the structures have been difficult.
@@luke14946 Not a family yes, but when we're talking about trees were always refering to angiosperms and gymnosperms, which have both apical and lateral meristems. Palms lack the lateral meristems just like everything that isn't a tree. So my point still stands, they ain't trees by a long shot.
In a way, yes! 🌴 Just like chainsaw safety trousers protect you from sharp chains, palm trees have their own unique defense mechanisms, like tough, fibrous trunks. Both are all about handling hazards in their own way!
Thats really interesting about the palms, i didnt know that. Have you seen the coyure palm? I cant remember if its the correct spelling. But if you want a fortress thats secure its something to consider. Gives me the chills every time i worked near it at one of my old jobs.
we actually use old coconut tree like a timber. its still fibrous like that but its harder and have this kind of very hard root like thing inside it that makes it usable. its not very good to use tho and sometimes when you swipe the timber with your hand itll give you a bad splinter
Palm wood and similar materials can be used as fuel, but they have some drawbacks. 🌴🔥 They tend to burn quickly and may produce a lot of ash and smoke. The high moisture content in fresh palm wood also makes it less efficient as a fuel source. It's generally better suited for outdoor fires or industrial uses rather than indoor heating.
Great point! A manual saw might handle palm's fibrous texture better, cutting through it without the clogging issues of a machine. Have you had better results using manual tools on tricky palm trees?
Peeling off the trunk sounds like an interesting approach! 🌴🪓 The fibrous nature of palms might make this possible, but it could also be quite labor-intensive. Have you tried this method or seen it done before?
Palmetto State here.. Palm logs were used on coastal forts and towns during the Revolutionary War because they were strong and springy. Cannon balls usually bounced right off.
They are good for thatched roofs even if roof collapses they bend but dont break hence people suvive with bruises, In India borassus n areca palms were used to build mud huts 🛖
Burning palm tree wood in a fireplace is possible, but it’s not ideal. 🌴🔥 Palm wood can produce a lot of smoke and creosote, which can lead to chimney buildup and potentially hazardous conditions. It’s best used in outdoor fires or proper wood-burning setups.
@@MikeMarley-r9s if they are they are very distant. Hat tip to Google: Palm trees are part of the Arecaceae family, also known as the palm family. This family is made up of around 2,600 species across 181 genera. Palms are monocotyledonous flowering plants that are part of the monocot clade in the order Arecales And btw, hippopotamuses are related to horses too but there is literally nothing similar about them.
Definitely! Palm wood can be surprisingly dense and heavy. 🌴💪 It might not always behave like typical hardwood, but it definitely packs a punch. Any tips for handling it more easily?
Absolutely! 🌴💧 Freshly cut palms are like sponges. Their water content makes them super heavy. Any tricks you’ve found for managing or drying them out?
@@shanestrees9035 Don't try to fell them like a normal tree, make sure you miss your vehicles when you drop the chunks! Most big palm trees are removed in chunks, and the chunks winched into dump trailers. Cutting the top off and letting them dry in place works but it's UGLY.
Good tip! 🌴 Palm sap can definitely wreak havoc on saws. Have you found any tricks for keeping your chainsaw in top shape after dealing with those pesky palms? 🪚🔧
@@shanestrees9035 . I've been a Fire fighter instructor for 15 yrs. Petrol and a wire brush until you can get to a decent parts washer. Your saw will jam and clog due to the fibres.
Not quite! 🌴 While palm wood might not be ideal for everything, it does have its uses. It can be great for certain outdoor applications, like garden mulch or landscape features. For fuel, it’s more about finding the right application where its properties can shine, like in biomass energy setups.
Thanks for the insight! 🌿 While 'palm plant' might be technically accurate, it could leave viewers wondering what it is. The video aims to reach a broad audience by using 'palm tree' in the title and explaining what palms are made of within the content. This way, everyone can appreciate the unique nature of palms, even if they aren’t familiar with the term 'commelinid monocot.' Hope you enjoy the deeper dive in the video!
And HEAVY! I cut down a 4ft palm that was growing too close to the street. Couldn't believe how tough it was. When I went to pick it up. Omg, heavier than oak. I drilled holes in the stump and poured in concentrated roundup to kill it. Long story short, two palms have sprouted in it's place. One even closer to the street. They need to come with warning labels at the nursery. 🥹
Palm trees: the gift that keeps on giving, even when you try to get rid of them! 😂 Next time, maybe a 'Handle with Care' sign should come with them. Have you tried any other methods to keep those sprouts at bay? 🌴🚫
My dumb ass once took down a dead palm tree, thinking it'd be like the trees i was used to in Illinois. He's absolutely right about how downright nasty they are to a chainsaw blade. Not so nice to an axe, either. I got it down and sectioned up, but a job that should have been done in part of an afternoon wound up eating an entire three day weekend. Never doing that again.
Wow Scott! That's crazy. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Haha, yeah, palm trees are like nature’s revenge on tree-cutters! 🌴🥴 They really make you question your life choices, don’t they?
@@shanestrees9035 that's the thing, though. I'm not a tree cutter. I'm just a jackass with a chainsaw and a pickup. I was stationed in Cally and was doing a favor for a friend that turned out bigger than both of us thought. Luckily, he brought more beer than he originally promised. (Saved until AFTER we were done working, of course. Lol.)
@@ScottLafray-dd2fp That's the spirit! Always bring extra beer for surprise tree adventures. 🍻 Ever thought about making it a side gig? 😂🌳
@@shanestrees9035 oh, hell no! If I can't take it down in one shot, I walk away. Monkeying around in the tops of trees is a somebody else job. I do what I gotta do because I'm not rich enough to hire people to do it for me. Lol! I got all kinds of respect for the guys who can do that kind of work on the daily, let me tell you. My limit is taking down storm damaged or rotten trees in my or my neighbor's yard. (But only if I really, REALLY like them and they have beer.)
@@ScottLafray-dd2fp Sounds like you’ve got the right idea! 😅 Tree work is definitely one of those “not for the faint of heart” jobs.
And thats why they handle storms so well
Exactly! 🌴 Their flexibility is like nature’s built-in storm defense. Ever seen a palm tree bounce back after a big storm?
@@goofykl9 if I lived in Florida which I don't, but lived in North Queensland where or Cyclones ( reverse hurricanes, hurricanes spin anti clockwise, cyclones spin clockwise) the best protection apart from Palms is Actually Bamboo! A massive clump of bamboo will protect people in the centre of it far better than many houses! ☺
Like the part about foibers
Glad you enjoyed the video mate
Gee it’s great to hear from some one who knows and loves their subject matter. What an interesting explanation. Could listen to this bloke for hours. What a champ.
Thanks a lot! I’m always happy to share what I know. Are there any other topics you're curious about? 🌿😊
@@shanestrees9035hey mate I think you could do a plant ID series.
Agave cactus is even more corrosive than green palm trunks. We used a battery powered Sawzall with extended length blade to cut the core into four manageable pieces. Any type of cactus can't be dumped in green waste but must be disposed directly in landfills and buried.
Agave cactus sounds like a real challenge! 🌵 The battery-powered Sawzall trick is a smart move. Have you found any effective methods for dealing with cactus disposal? It’s quite the ordeal!
That’s how they can bend horizontally to survive hurricanes. I saw it during hurricane Ike. They flapped like ribbons tied to a box fan. It was amazing.
this guy has impressed, educated me & made me smile
that’s fantastic to hear! 😊 I’m glad I could make an impact. If there’s anything else you’re curious about or need a good laugh, just let me know!
@@shanestrees9035 I definitely will brother 😊
Enjoyed the video because I learned new things. I’ve often wondered what use are those very tall palm trees? They don’t give shade, and the fronds need trimming all the time. I never gave any thought about what uses the wood , ehh fibers might have. I still don’t know what the “ fibers” can be used for ( 72 y/ o woman living in Utah since 2006)
This guys a true teacher ❤☮️✊️
Too easy mate! Glad to help you unravel anything you like about trees!
I found this out after I bought a couple of pieces for a knife handle. Sanding and getting splinters. It took a lot of sealing it to get it to work. Never again.
Ah, the joys of DIY! 😅 Any tips for avoiding splinters on the next woodworking adventure?
Needs to be vacuum stabilized with Cactus Juice or thin epoxy resin, then it works just fine.
Thanks for teaching me something interesting today.
You're welcome! 😊 I'm glad you found it interesting. If you ever have more questions or need a fun fact, just reach out!
Awesome video! That was a tree-mendous amount of info in a short clip! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🌳 Do you have any other tree topics you'd like to see covered next?
Exactly! I had 12 massive Cocos Palm trees inside my property at one property! After one day, the wood clippers blades needed resharpening! Took them 2 days to cut them and a massive mango tree , and a few leftovers of yellow box and silky oak. All was turned into mulch for my gardens!😊 I'd milled the silky oak and yellow box.😊
That's a serious tree-taming operation! 🌳🌴 It sounds like you had a mini forest going on. How did the garden turn out with all that fresh mulch?
@@shanestrees9035 it was over an acre in size, the cocos palm were on the main road side! Unable to walk past due to the marbles, had to be careful whilst mowing incase of shattering windscreens of passing cars. The box tree, typically gets a worm in it and dies at 13 years old! Worm can be an inch plus across, 5he Silky Oak? Just magnificent in timber furniture or features of a house with clear varnish due to the grain and eyes in Silky oak timber. I subdivided the block and planted Cassia Javanicas around the boundary to overhang the footpaths. In 44 degree Celcius summers? All the local kids live under those trees now cooler to play but safely open to parents view! I'm not anti tree! I think my end solution met the wider needs of the community for many years. ☺
Here in the Marshall Islands if you soak the palm log in saltwater for several months it becomes hard as a rock, although almost no one does that anymore. This man is right they aren't good for much except laying on the ground for seating or decorations, eventually they rot and need replacement. They make good soil though.
That sounds like a solid plan, but with all that time soaking, you could probably go on a nice vacation and come back before it’s ready! 😄 Palm trees might be tough customers for chainsaws, but at least they're generous enough to become great soil when they finally decide to break down. Nature’s way of recycling! 🌴🌱 What other interesting tricks do they have for dealing with palm trees in the Marshall Islands?
Could you share the process in how they compost palm tree and even palm fronds or palm bark? And by chance would you anything about making cabbage palm flour from the palm seeds before fully fruiting. 😅 sorry if that’s random just curious about the various uses of palms and how little they’re utilized
And if I were to soak in salt water for say a month or two would that harden off enough to possibly use as a raised garden bed structure for say maybe a year or two. I’m wondering how long the saltwater treatment takes to make a permanent or atleast lifetime long material
@@NorthFLWormWorks Well we'd soak them for about 3 months some people longer some a couple months, They definitely can be then used for building and will easily last over 10 years. As for rotting a fresh cut log left on the ground will show noticable rot in about two years and start crumbling in 3-4 years, as you know they rot from inside out. Now if you chop the tree into small logs and stand on end so rain water can enter easier then they rot a lot faster. The base of the palm is nice because the middle rots out and you can keep throwing stuff inside for a constant supply of compost. The fronds rot rather quickly, only the base of the frond takes awhile. As for flour from the nuts, I've never done that, I'll ask some of the older ladies what they know about it. Oh we make many things from the fronds plates, bowls and baskets, sitting mats for celebrations, hats and toys and many other things.
@@robertmiranda2444 screenshoted this!!! you are amazing and I thank you very much for any info on the flour part. I might’ve just made that up with high hopes. And great idea for the uses of the base and outer shell. Loofahs and the inner palm guts seem like such quick composting bio mass material along with banana leaves and Mexican sunflower and the such. Again I seriously appreciate any wisdom the elders you ask give you. I’m sorry I don’t have much in return but again thank you
The rotten ones that stay up long enough for you to push over are crazy!! We were going to cut one and realized it was rotting somewhere from the base to the middle but had structure so we literally just pushed it dead over and when the base end snapped the spongy fibery goop just seeped out. Never forget that we sat on the middle and it moved almost like a waterbed and my buddy Roy carried it on his shoulder for a few seconds like he was super strong haha. All fun until we loaded it on the bottom of the truck bed and the weight from everything else gave us a nice mess to wash out.. disgusting stuff
That sounds like quite an adventure! 😂 Who knew a tree could double as a waterbed? Did Roy ever live down his moment of 'super strength'? 🌳💪
@@shanestrees9035 he was the strong one of the group so it was extra funny when I yanked it up for a little bit and showed off too but like yall said that gunk it rots into is disgusting 🤮 and we definitely were glad that was the only one we cut like that working there.
I worked as a groundsman for tree trimming/removal subcontractor for PG&E. When using chainsaws on palm trees like Canary Island or Royal Palms you must clean right after chain, bar etc. because sap is corrosive to metal surfaces if left to dry. Cleaning and maintaining equipment was part of my duties so I know this well! Used solvent degreaser with wire wood "tooth" brushes and a rag and oil everything.
Sounds like you've got the palm tree maintenance down to a science! 🌴🔧 Any secret tips for keeping chainsaws in top shape when tackling those sap-heavy giants?
Palms are very fiberous and love to clog up chainsaws .
That same reason is why a palm tree doesnt snap in hurricane winds ! Most of the time .
Exactly! 🌴 Their fibrous structure can be a double-edged sword-clogging chainsaws but giving them resilience in high winds. Have you found any tricks for dealing with the mess they create while cutting?
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Pleasure mate
In my home state FLORIDA if you go to RENT a CHAINSAW THE FIRST THING THEY SSK YOU ARE YOU GOING TO CUT DOWN A PALM TRE IF YOU SAY YES NO CHAINSAW RENTAL A PALM WILL CHEW A CHAINSAW UP PERIOD
Wow, that’s a serious warning! 🌴🔧 Palms must be a real challenge for chainsaws. Do you have any tips or alternatives for dealing with them that don’t involve renting a chainsaw?
Is the palm tree a type of grass like bamboo or (i assume) sugar cane?
Are bamboo and sugar cane awefull on a chainsaw also?
Palm trees are not technically grass but are closely related to grasses as part of the monocot family, like bamboo and sugar cane. 🌴 Bamboo and sugar cane can also be tough on chainsaws. Bamboo, with its dense, fibrous structure, can quickly dull blades, while sugar cane has a high moisture content that can be hard on saws. For all these, it's often best to use specialized tools and techniques to handle the challenge.
In old days people used them for cabin logs. Preserved right they last a very long time.
That's amazing! 🌴 Do you know if they used any special techniques for preserving the logs back in the day?
From this good bloke to obviously another ..... l well remember seeing palm trunks used structurally in Bali . As a chippie l was interested - good looking "timber?" , tall and wonderfully straight, but can t say if it lasted the rigours of time ..... good vid matey
@@shanestrees9035 They used some sort of kerosene or oil mixture. It has never been duplicated. Myakka River State Park has standing cabins they rent. Many structures in the park were built with sabal palm logs back in the 1930s and 1940s by the CCC. Preservation and repair of the structures have been difficult.
Thanks for the awesome tree info Shane
I learned something today. Thank you.
Palms are just potential giant ropes?..
Pretty much! 🌴 Ever tried using one as a giant jungle gym, or is that just me imagining things? 🤔
Palms are more closely related to grass than they are to trees
@@collapsedlung_ "tree" isn't even a family of plants.
@@luke14946 Not a family yes, but when we're talking about trees were always refering to angiosperms and gymnosperms, which have both apical and lateral meristems. Palms lack the lateral meristems just like everything that isn't a tree. So my point still stands, they ain't trees by a long shot.
@@collapsedlung_ But "Angiosperm" just refers to all flowering plants in general, which also includes Monocots, including Palms.
so palm trees are similar to chainsaw safety trousers, right?
In a way, yes! 🌴 Just like chainsaw safety trousers protect you from sharp chains, palm trees have their own unique defense mechanisms, like tough, fibrous trunks. Both are all about handling hazards in their own way!
Thank for taking the time to create such great content.
Another very entertaining and informative channel is “Wilson Forest Lands”.
You're welcome! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the content. Thanks for the recommendation-I'll definitely check out ‘Wilson Forest Lands’ for more great info!
Thats really interesting about the palms, i didnt know that.
Have you seen the coyure palm? I cant remember if its the correct spelling. But if you want a fortress thats secure its something to consider. Gives me the chills every time i worked near it at one of my old jobs.
we actually use old coconut tree like a timber. its still fibrous like that but its harder and have this kind of very hard root like thing inside it that makes it usable. its not very good to use tho and sometimes when you swipe the timber with your hand itll give you a bad splinter
Is it any good as a fuel ?
Palm wood and similar materials can be used as fuel, but they have some drawbacks. 🌴🔥 They tend to burn quickly and may produce a lot of ash and smoke. The high moisture content in fresh palm wood also makes it less efficient as a fuel source. It's generally better suited for outdoor fires or industrial uses rather than indoor heating.
This man is not an arborist he is a palm reader! and a good one at that!
bros got his hi vis on 😂 this is the most professional looking man i ever saw
Thanks for the shoutout! 😊 Always aiming to look sharp and stay professional. Any other aspects of the job you’d like to hear more about?
Manual saw perhaps can do better
It work with cutting instead breaking like mechine
Great point! A manual saw might handle palm's fibrous texture better, cutting through it without the clogging issues of a machine. Have you had better results using manual tools on tricky palm trees?
If it's just fiber then you could just peel off the entire trunk slowly
Peeling off the trunk sounds like an interesting approach! 🌴🪓 The fibrous nature of palms might make this possible, but it could also be quite labor-intensive. Have you tried this method or seen it done before?
Palmetto State here..
Palm logs were used on coastal forts and towns during the Revolutionary War because they were strong and springy. Cannon balls usually bounced right off.
They are good for thatched roofs even if roof collapses they bend but dont break hence people suvive with bruises, In India borassus n areca palms were used to build mud huts 🛖
Could you burn the palm tree in a fireplace?
Burning palm tree wood in a fireplace is possible, but it’s not ideal. 🌴🔥 Palm wood can produce a lot of smoke and creosote, which can lead to chimney buildup and potentially hazardous conditions. It’s best used in outdoor fires or proper wood-burning setups.
Where is his channel
Me looking at all those cocolumber sold in construction supply stores: 👀
Bamboo is basically grass. Over grown grass
Fun fact, trees are the result of convergent evolution and almost always totally unrelated
That's because palms are a grass. Not a tree.
They are the largest of the grasses.
Member of the Lily family.
@@MikeMarley-r9s if they are they are very distant. Hat tip to Google: Palm trees are part of the Arecaceae family, also known as the palm family. This family is made up of around 2,600 species across 181 genera. Palms are monocotyledonous flowering plants that are part of the monocot clade in the order Arecales
And btw, hippopotamuses are related to horses too but there is literally nothing similar about them.
why is it called a palm tree tho 😂
@@vincentvega5686 are you going to call a plant that’s forty feet tall and ten inches in diameter a grass? lol
Oh, it's exactly what I thought it was.....
From experience palm “wood” is somehow still heavy as shit
Definitely! Palm wood can be surprisingly dense and heavy. 🌴💪 It might not always behave like typical hardwood, but it definitely packs a punch. Any tips for handling it more easily?
@@shanestrees9035 lift with the legs!
Cut the arond six ft tall then dig out roots and all .Turn upside down and make a tiki with an afro.Looks crazy as hell mate.
That sounds like a wild DIY project! 😂 Have you tried giving your tiki an afro makeover, or is it still on the to-do list? 🌴🤙
Ive used black palm in woodworking, it it IS just fibers and very splintery not fun to use, Ive seen some turners make shakers out of it but Ill pass
I hit one with a machete once in Vietnam. I was shocked.
Yeah fuck palm trees. Cant even burn the damn things.
And unless they have been dead for quite a while, they are FULL of water and incredibly heavy.
Absolutely! 🌴💧 Freshly cut palms are like sponges. Their water content makes them super heavy. Any tricks you’ve found for managing or drying them out?
@@shanestrees9035 Don't try to fell them like a normal tree, make sure you miss your vehicles when you drop the chunks! Most big palm trees are removed in chunks, and the chunks winched into dump trailers. Cutting the top off and letting them dry in place works but it's UGLY.
That's because palm trees aren't trees they are grass.
And if you don't clean your saw properly, palm tree sap will eat through the alloy on the saw. Palms are 😈 for your chainsaws
Good tip! 🌴 Palm sap can definitely wreak havoc on saws. Have you found any tricks for keeping your chainsaw in top shape after dealing with those pesky palms? 🪚🔧
@@shanestrees9035 . I've been a Fire fighter instructor for 15 yrs. Petrol and a wire brush until you can get to a decent parts washer. Your saw will jam and clog due to the fibres.
So what you are saying is that its good-for-nothing
Not quite! 🌴 While palm wood might not be ideal for everything, it does have its uses. It can be great for certain outdoor applications, like garden mulch or landscape features. For fuel, it’s more about finding the right application where its properties can shine, like in biomass energy setups.
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Before recorded time this is true ALSO....I HAVE SEEN thousands n thousands of fossils
That’s incredible! 🌟 Fossils can offer so much insight into the past. What’s the most fascinating thing you’ve learned from studying them?
Palms are a grass
Tally hoo 🙌
Tank you for watching! Ready for the next adventure or tree challenge?
Put another 🦐 on the Bar-B mate. 😉
Your video title is wrong. The palm plant is not a tree. It is a commelinid monocot.
Thanks for the insight! 🌿 While 'palm plant' might be technically accurate, it could leave viewers wondering what it is. The video aims to reach a broad audience by using 'palm tree' in the title and explaining what palms are made of within the content. This way, everyone can appreciate the unique nature of palms, even if they aren’t familiar with the term 'commelinid monocot.' Hope you enjoy the deeper dive in the video!
Foybahs? Heh heh
And HEAVY! I cut down a 4ft palm that was growing too close to the street. Couldn't believe how tough it was. When I went to pick it up. Omg, heavier than oak.
I drilled holes in the stump and poured in concentrated roundup to kill it.
Long story short, two palms have sprouted in it's place. One even closer to the street.
They need to come with warning labels at the nursery. 🥹
Palm trees: the gift that keeps on giving, even when you try to get rid of them! 😂 Next time, maybe a 'Handle with Care' sign should come with them. Have you tried any other methods to keep those sprouts at bay? 🌴🚫