Cutting and hauling firewood. What trees we harvest for firewood.

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Cutting and hauling firewood. What trees we harvest for firewood. In this video we cut and haul two loads of firewood. I also talk a little bit about what trees we select for firewood and why. We are using the 1953 Golden Jubilee and an old trailer to get the wood to the woodyard. Thanks for watching I hope you enjoy. #firewood #uppermichigan #906 #goldenjubilee

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  • @hillbillyfranks
    @hillbillyfranks Год назад +1

    Just subscribed nice video enjoy it I'll be watching more of them Have a good day and we'll see you again

  • @andrewscott2866
    @andrewscott2866 2 года назад +2

    Life looks pretty nice in the 906👌

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      It has been very nice. Mild Temps and not too much snow. Thanks for watching Andrew

  • @stevenstewart7603
    @stevenstewart7603 2 года назад +5

    I had similiar problems with small leaning trees. Sooo I asked my dad who is an old retired logger. The solution... put in the backcut and wedge first then cut the face and wedge it over. Works great.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Steven. I have never tried that . It may be time to give it a shot!

    • @billybobswood8153
      @billybobswood8153 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 just learned something! backcut first!!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      @@billybobswood8153 I'm definitely gonna try it!

  • @davidedwards3734
    @davidedwards3734 2 года назад +1

    Great video!! Thanks for having us along. Have a Safe Day

  • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
    @larrykluckoutdoors8227 2 года назад +1

    Nice job

  • @outdoorswiththisguy1950
    @outdoorswiththisguy1950 2 года назад +5

    Good firewood video. Felling trees is one of those jobs where no plan is ever set in stone. Always good to have a plan but sometimes the tree just falls the way it wants too. Thank goodness for felling wedges lol. Take Care !!!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. The wedges definitely get a work out.😂

  • @KillingerUSA
    @KillingerUSA 2 года назад +1

    Still no snow down here to speak of. We are going to see 50's next few days! Its real muddy here!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      I'll take snow over mud any day !

  • @firewoodathome
    @firewoodathome 2 года назад +2

    Nice pile of firewood and a good size.

  • @michaelwhiteoldtimer7648
    @michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 2 года назад +1

    A great day in the woods and of course they always go right where you want them to

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Oldtimer. I got pretty lucky with those ones.

  • @arrowheadangler
    @arrowheadangler Год назад +1

    They all have their purpose that’s for sure! Nice video!

  • @danbentsen
    @danbentsen 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see classic tractors like your Jubilee , still getting the job done. I got a few TO-30 Fergusons that I Brush-Hog , and gather firewood with. Learned to drive w/a Ferg 20 helping my grand-dad gather Hay - and christmas trees on the homestead. Thanks for Video

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Dan. The old Ford still works good for lots of jobs around the property. Thanks for watching.

  • @GCL61
    @GCL61 2 года назад +2

    Nice load, good work! Always enjoy the firewood vids.

  • @KNLFirewood
    @KNLFirewood 2 года назад +1

    Nice wedge work! Now its splitter time!

  • @tedwittler3229
    @tedwittler3229 2 года назад +1

    Always fun cutting with you. It’s never dull.

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain 2 года назад +3

    Well done Mike! Nice lookin wood. Easy manageable sizes!👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Todd. Yes that stuff was nice and easy on the back.

  • @Andrew-vo9ev
    @Andrew-vo9ev 2 года назад +2

    Good vdo

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood 2 года назад +3

    Awsom load of wood Mike.. Hopefully you and your family had a Merry Christmas.. 🎄😊👍

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Daniel.We did . Now back to making firewood.

  • @billybobswood8153
    @billybobswood8153 2 года назад +1

    Happy New Year!!

  • @rickyhalcomb1690
    @rickyhalcomb1690 2 года назад +1

    best saw on the market beats steel all to crap just my opinion great vid

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Ricky. I am definitely a husqvarna guy! Thanks for watching

  • @NickPixelTV
    @NickPixelTV 2 года назад +3

    💪💪🎄🎄

  • @IndianaDoug
    @IndianaDoug 2 года назад +2

    Good job Mike. I find a come along handy on those top snags. I’ve pulled the bottom from the side to be safest. But the tractor does best👍🏻

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Yep I just leave them and call in the heavy equipment!

  • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
    @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 2 года назад +1

    "We've got a birthday party.... Or something to go to!". I love it! Mike, you sound just like me. I literally need post-it notes stuck to my body to remind me what I need to do next. Great job on the felling and cutting. The Husky sounds really good! 👍💪

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Hi John . Thank you. I have a hard time keeping up with my own schedule sometimes 😂

  • @307j.o.a.t9
    @307j.o.a.t9 2 года назад +1

    Nice trees. Thatll keep the fire goin and house warm for sure! On those aller trees that are gonna need wedged over back cut first method works really well. If i have to fall anything smaller than about 14in i put my back cut in first and set a wedge then notch it and bang it over. Thats west style tho... STAY SAFE!!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      I'm gonna use that West style next time!

    • @307j.o.a.t9
      @307j.o.a.t9 2 года назад

      @@Lifeinthe906 lol nice. Its nice youre able to cut all winter. I cant get to the trees here.

  • @craigwilson9560
    @craigwilson9560 2 года назад +3

    Mike, nice felling video! The ones with lighting stikes that splits can be.very difficult. Perfect size trees for firewood!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Craig. Yes sir lots of hollow stumps and split trunks.

    • @craigwilson9560
      @craigwilson9560 2 года назад

      I had one this weekend at my girlfriends parents house that was a widow maker. Wind blew over the tree, it was still on at the base of the tree barely. It was stuck into 2-3 other trees and a lot of force on that stump. It was a challenging one.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      @@craigwilson9560 Yep gotta take your time with those ones . Be safe .

  • @mikeheilman2560
    @mikeheilman2560 2 года назад +1

    Nice job Mike. Stay safe and warm.

  • @InTheWoodyard
    @InTheWoodyard 2 года назад +1

    Nice work, a bigger trailer sure would be nice! HA!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      That's for sure. I'm working on that!!

  • @richysoutdoors2591
    @richysoutdoors2591 2 года назад +1

    Looked like a great , safe Day of felling and bucking. Take care Mike . Nice wedge over on that one 👍

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Richy. I like pounding wedges!!

  • @inthewoodswiththecapones
    @inthewoodswiththecapones 2 года назад +1

    Great video enjoy watching thanks 🇨🇦, from in the woods 🪵

  • @russbatzer6970
    @russbatzer6970 2 года назад +1

    Nice job, Mike!

  • @bobbarker2595
    @bobbarker2595 2 года назад +1

    great wedge work!!!! @theloghog

  • @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors
    @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors 2 года назад +3

    Hi Mike, even with some hollow spots in the trees you still got a good bit of wood. Happy New Year.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Joey . Happy new year to you and your family.

  • @WSTMike
    @WSTMike 2 года назад +1

    Hey Mike! That last tree was a doozy! See she dropped a Widow Maker right where you were standing. It is crazy how you have to have your head on a swivel when felling trees. Good work and a very nice haul of wood!! Take care! WST

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Mike. You are correct always got to be aware of what's going on above you. I find its easy to get focused on the stump and what you are cutting. Gotta remind myself to keep looking up.

  • @eddyarundale1566
    @eddyarundale1566 2 года назад +2

    👋

  • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
    @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 2 года назад +1

    Also about a 10’-12’ stick works great for pushing smaller trees over that sit back… the farther up the tree you can push the better… it works wonders

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks I never tried that. It seems like everything I cut wants to lean back. We cut the crooked not nice trees for firewood and leave the nice stuff for lumber.

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 very understandable the twisted ones are the worst to judge too

  • @canvasman2307
    @canvasman2307 2 года назад +1

    Nice looking woods and good haul of firewood. Had to chuckle at the nearly flat trailer tire getting better traction quip. Reminded me of my grandfather’s witticisms. Like, I have a younger brother that’s like a blister. He usually shows up right after the hard work is done.😂 Have a healthy New Year Mike.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Haha. We try to have fun when we're out there!

  • @turklayher4794
    @turklayher4794 2 года назад +1

    Great day to cut wood. Nice job 👏 I'm pretty sure everyone in the UP has an old Ford tractor! They just keep going. Great video.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Turk. Definitely a lot of old tractors still working today.

  • @wegobugs
    @wegobugs Год назад +1

    I grew up using a tractor just like that one

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  Год назад

      That old Ford has been around as long as I can remember. It was my grandfather's.

  • @OntarioFirewoodResource
    @OntarioFirewoodResource 2 года назад +1

    Nice score! Happy new year. Subscribed!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thank you. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you also.

  • @inthebackyardwithdel438
    @inthebackyardwithdel438 2 года назад +1

    Very nice wedge work on that one tree . You got some good firewood . I like the tractor . I am not a fan of the hydro static larger tractors but that’s just me . Something about being able to brake the rear tires independently . I grew up operating a Massey Ferguson 135 !!!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Del . We have both kinds of tractors. They all have their pluses and minuses for sure.

  • @aldiminico6513
    @aldiminico6513 2 года назад +1

    Nice haul, Mike. 🪵 Happy New Year

  • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
    @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 2 года назад +1

    When falling smaller timber do the back cut first method it works great! There are plenty of videos on RUclips of how to do it… very good knowledge to have when dealing with smaller timber… stay safe my friend and stay warm! I may put a back cut first video on my channel in the future… I have a few videos up if you want to take a look see thanks in advance

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks David. I have heard the back cut first suggestion a few times now. I'm gonna give it a try. I cut a lot of firewood but I am by no means a professional. Always learning and try to be safe. Thanks for watching.

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 I am in no way trying to tell you what to do friend just trying to give a few helpful pointers to make someone’s life a bit easier… god bless and stay safe

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      @@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie I appreciate that. I enjoy helpful and respectful comments such as yours.

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 2 года назад

      @@Lifeinthe906 yeah I’m not the best with words so if I ever come off as being an ass I probably don’t mean it haha but yeah I get people all the time on my channel “telling me how” lol I had one guy trying to tell me the size of my flatbed like I couldn’t read a tape measure and then he proceeded to say an 8ft flatbed was not street legal pretty much 😂🤯 have a great day friend look forward to more videos

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      @@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie My next video comes out tomorrow. I did everything wrong !! 🤣🤣 Almost dumped the whole video but then I thought. Why not I don't claim to be a professional anything 🤣

  • @everythingoutdoors7944
    @everythingoutdoors7944 2 года назад +1

    Good job with those trees,like was said already back cut first it's alittle awkward at first but it works.im not sure the old jubilee will pull Chris's old trailer loaded with rounds through the snow lol.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks😃 You're probably right about the trailer but we would have fun trying!!

  • @RVBob
    @RVBob 2 года назад +1

    When you are taking down 2 that are engaged at the top, you can do a double and use one to pull or push the other.
    Just deep wedge one, regular wedge the 2nd to fall in same direction then finish the one that'll be on top.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Robert. I appreciate the helpful comments.

  • @deerhuntingwithrickthepeas7870
    @deerhuntingwithrickthepeas7870 2 года назад +1

    My Grandfather used hand saws and horses!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Ahhh the good old days. The modern equipment sure is nice. Thanks for watching

  • @Thetreefella
    @Thetreefella 2 года назад +2

    3:29,stuksky....🧡🧡🧡🔥🔥🔥

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Dude I play that game all the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Thetreefella
      @Thetreefella 2 года назад

      @@Lifeinthe906 it happens to the best of us brutha!!!💚🌳💚🌳👍👊

  • @user-ui8mg5qg2f
    @user-ui8mg5qg2f 7 месяцев назад +1

    When you know you are going to need a wedge make your back cut first and start a wedge then continue.

  • @russellnorton9940
    @russellnorton9940 2 года назад +1

    in that situation u put the back cut in first, then pound a wedge tight, then come around the front and carefully do the undercut

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks Russell. Will be trying that on an upcoming video.

    • @russellnorton9940
      @russellnorton9940 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 your welcome. im a logger in western canada, ive been falling trees all my life. youll get the hang of it cause you like what your doing

    • @russellnorton9940
      @russellnorton9940 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 and if you cant pound the wedge in very deep without it bottoming out, then pound the wedge in from the side

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      @@russellnorton9940 Thanks for the helpful comments Russell. I am always willing to learn. Most of all I want to stay safe out there.

  • @NinePillar
    @NinePillar 2 года назад +1

    I want to know what happened with the Four-Wheeler Guy! Left me on a cliffhanger.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      Haha . He's still around. Maybe next video.

  • @bentwedgestanleybrand5818
    @bentwedgestanleybrand5818 2 года назад +2

    Hello everyone

  • @johnhudson6469
    @johnhudson6469 2 года назад +2

    I can think of a lot worse things to do with your time! Might be work but still a good time! Stay warm buddy!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks John. Yes sir I would rather do this than my other job any day!!

  • @billybobswood8153
    @billybobswood8153 2 года назад +1

    you might have been able to push the second tree with your shoulder before it got too far back!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      You're right!

    • @billybobswood8153
      @billybobswood8153 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 i'm old i have been right maybe twice in my 70 yrs! haha

  • @Thetreefella
    @Thetreefella 2 года назад +1

    Do you usually cut tour stumps low to get thru with equipment? Great day out in the woods!!!!! Thanks for the video mike!!!!

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Tree Fella. It depends on where the stump is sometimes I just leave them.

  • @campjobe8874
    @campjobe8874 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks! I love this kind of work. What county are you?

  • @waynejohnson9855
    @waynejohnson9855 2 года назад +1

    600 series ford tractor? i have a 800 series that my dad bought in 1968. i see you have a lot of maple there.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      The tractor is a 53 Golden Jubilee. I think that's like a 9n possibly? Most of our timber is maple.

  • @toddkeasling2705
    @toddkeasling2705 2 года назад +1

    Nice older Ford. 1950something?

  • @mikeking3023
    @mikeking3023 2 года назад +1

    Nice job!! Not to much snow up your way yet?

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Not too bad at all. About 6 inches on the ground right now. Been pretty mild winter so far.

  • @elnamronindustries274
    @elnamronindustries274 2 года назад +1

    Hey Mike, where are you in Da UP.
    I am in Hessel Eastern UP

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Hey Buddy . I'm south of Marquette

  • @larryhronesz5693
    @larryhronesz5693 2 года назад +2

    How much property do you have to cut on, it makes it nice to be able to take out the bad trees, the old tractor got a good work out but they keep on running they are great, enjoyd the video nice days work

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад +1

      We have over 100 acres. So lots of good firewood trees to cut.

    • @larryhronesz5693
      @larryhronesz5693 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 you

  • @mariodinovo4018
    @mariodinovo4018 2 года назад +1

    Old tractors never die

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      That's for sure! Thanks for watching Mario.

  • @davidcarr894
    @davidcarr894 3 месяца назад +1

    Why leaving so much wood in the stumps

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  3 месяца назад

      I usually leave on 16 inch block then cut it off. I don't bend very good.

  • @bogdanstir6131
    @bogdanstir6131 2 года назад +1

    What chainsaw you are using?

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      The Husqvarna is a 550xp mark ll and the Jonsered is a 2165.

  • @leeskithree
    @leeskithree 2 года назад +1

    better traction 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Thanks for appreciating my humor 🤣

  • @charlesmartell5342
    @charlesmartell5342 2 года назад +1

    Why do you leave your stumps so high

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      I'm more comfortable cutting up higher. If I'm cutting firewood I'll go back and cut one more block off the stump.

  • @viorelscrob6391
    @viorelscrob6391 2 года назад +2

    Is your forest?

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      Yes we own the property. Thanks for watching

    • @viorelscrob6391
      @viorelscrob6391 2 года назад

      @@Lifeinthe906 ok. .i own the proprety too.

    • @viorelscrob6391
      @viorelscrob6391 2 года назад

      @@Lifeinthe906 there you can cut without being marked? Here we cannot cut because of bad laws. Just very little.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      @@viorelscrob6391 Yes we can cut any tree we want on our property. Where are you from?

    • @viorelscrob6391
      @viorelscrob6391 2 года назад +1

      @@Lifeinthe906 i am from ROMANIA.

  • @rockymountainfirewood3873
    @rockymountainfirewood3873 2 года назад +2

    Nicely done, Mike. I'm starting up a channel for firewood. Check it out!

  • @dumbotater2158
    @dumbotater2158 2 года назад +1

    You are going to ruin your tractor if you continue to lug it like that.

    • @Lifeinthe906
      @Lifeinthe906  2 года назад

      How exactly? Thanks for watching