Wedges, tree jack and log loader

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024
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  • @tonyblunsum2547
    @tonyblunsum2547 2 роки тому +10

    Props to dan worked like a trooper all day no messing about and smashed wedges all day 💪👍

    • @westcoastsaw1368
      @westcoastsaw1368  2 роки тому

      He did great and is ready for more he says 😁

    • @forrestwright5981
      @forrestwright5981 2 роки тому

      @@westcoastsaw1368 yea, pounding wedges is the hardest part of felling timber to me, and I've worked on some steep blocks

  • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
    @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 2 роки тому +48

    Donny Walker turned me on to your channel, and I really am glad I have subscribed. You've got a great style, and the way you treated your friend who was working with you for the day speaks volumes. Words of encouragement and praise cost nothing, but have tremendous value. I love the content as well!👍

    • @westcoastsaw1368
      @westcoastsaw1368  2 роки тому +14

      Thank you very much you just made my day 🤝

    • @HardRockVermont
      @HardRockVermont 8 місяців тому +1

      @@westcoastsaw1368 I agree, your channel is excellent! The chainsaw museum tour was super cool Bro!

  • @GuiltyofTreeson
    @GuiltyofTreeson 2 роки тому +11

    Love it, keep up the good work Gordy

  • @BungusTheDestroyer
    @BungusTheDestroyer Рік тому +3

    Here from Guilty of Treeson and I have to say; your content is GREAT man, you do a hell of a job

  • @ToddAdams1234
    @ToddAdams1234 2 роки тому +8

    That suspender story made REALLY GOOD SENSE. Now, if only everyone could say something that useful and intelligent! 😮

  • @ILwoodsman
    @ILwoodsman Рік тому +8

    I'm not a timber faller, or a professional tree guy, but I love power saws and enjoy watching professionals work the wood. I enjoy all your videos and have learned a great deal watching your videos. Great job. Please continue making the videos. Awesome stuff. Thank you for your time, sir.

  • @jimscott64
    @jimscott64 Рік тому +1

    You guy's make great videos. I really enjoy watching them. Cuttin', fallin' and buckin'. No needless comments and stories, just good hard work and falling. Thanks for the videos. Hope you keep making them.

  • @MichaelSuire
    @MichaelSuire 7 місяців тому +2

    Mustache Mike gave some really good pointers at the end as far as your logging attire. Never gave those things any thought before. Didn’t realize how dangerous your leather belt or pants bottoms could be. This type of information could actually save a person from being seriously injured or killed. I’m glad I subscribed because this is the very important tips that everyone should know. Thank You !! Keep it up men !!

  • @roguearts1382
    @roguearts1382 Рік тому +1

    You've got it going on Gordy. I watch you guys back away from falling trees then watch the log jump and roll ten feet. That is one of the first things I do when sizing a tree up is how my exit plan is going to work when it goes. Saying you make it look easy is a complement to your experience and general know how. Decades of paying attention, expertise and the knowledge base that you have helps me understand things I can use on my end. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, gotta get me one of those Go Pro thingys for sure.

  • @garethesplin5673
    @garethesplin5673 Рік тому +2

    Another quality video. It’s surprising how much you learn just from observing a faller at the stump. Even if its just a little tip or trick. Thank you.

  • @krisyoung9266
    @krisyoung9266 2 роки тому +3

    Glad you started makin videos. Keep em coming

  • @lucyl2770
    @lucyl2770 Рік тому +1

    Love the sound a BIG tree makes when it falls! Keep the videos coming

  • @sammosher1812
    @sammosher1812 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for taking us along today. Always interesting to hear stories about why the old guys did what they did!

  • @cbr600rrturbo
    @cbr600rrturbo 2 роки тому +5

    Just gotta say your customer service is top notch! Thanks for being awesome

  • @haggis9325
    @haggis9325 4 місяці тому

    I am from Victoria in Australia. I find your site most stimulating and Informative and I enjoy the way you freely give of your experiences without any Bull. Please accept my admiration and I follow your site most nights. I also enjoy the way you interact with all your friends and clients.
    Haggis

  • @clrd4tkoff
    @clrd4tkoff 2 роки тому +13

    Gordy you're doing a Great Job!! Every time new content comes up I get excited!! I learned a lot from this video!! I have a 500i with all your mods on it so I especially like seeing how your saw runs!! Keep going Gordy!! People want to see this! You have the knowledge and the aftermarket skills to make it amazing!👍🏻 👍🏻

    • @westcoastsaw1368
      @westcoastsaw1368  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you i will get more going for you guys 👍

  • @jamesmooney5348
    @jamesmooney5348 2 роки тому +2

    Right on guys....
    Love Mikes flatbed.

  • @geofgladman440
    @geofgladman440 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed your video , I am a new subscriber. I live I Victoria Harbour Ontario Canada. Thanks so much.

  • @jamm321
    @jamm321 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for taking the time to film and post this. This is very interesting and great entertainment. Salt of the earth fellow you are.

  • @Hausmann300
    @Hausmann300 2 роки тому +9

    Good work, men. Nice to see someone wanting to learn, and guys willing to teach.

  • @KevinsDisobedience
    @KevinsDisobedience Рік тому +2

    Love watching experienced fallers work. Thanks for going through the trouble to film some. I know it’s a pain in the ass when you’re trying to get work down and Timber on the ground and money in the bank, but we do appreciate it, promise.

  • @slimgrowden
    @slimgrowden Рік тому +2

    It’s cool to hear Mike and Dan talk about my family that came to snoqualmie back in the beginning of the mid 1800s the Kinsey’s were a big deal back then! My Great grandmother was Maxine Kinsey and Darius Kinsey was her uncle my great great uncle and was one of if not the best Logging photographer from back then he took pictures from Tacoma all the way to Sedro Woolley and everywhere in between! Their are a few pictures of the whole family and some of his logging photos at the Snoqualmie train depot. The Sedro Woolley historical society has all the negatives of my great great uncles pictures that he took over the years. He did a great job documenting the way the loggers manage to bring down some of the biggest trees we as humans ever logged, we can only imagine the lives they lived back then! Their are some great books with all of his adventures he did and most of his pictures as well. My mom owns most of them I will have to give her a call and dig up the names of them all if y’all are interested! Great video Gorty my 661 is still running like a raped ape have another saw I will have to drop off for you to go threw a bit of a different size than I would think you normally do. But I know it’s nothing you can’t get to where I want it to be. Thanks again and stay safe out there fellas!🤟🏻🇺🇸

  • @bluecup174
    @bluecup174 2 роки тому +6

    You're doing great with these new videos Gordy. Love everything you've put up. Helpful, useful, and entertaining 👌

  • @AdamGoldswain
    @AdamGoldswain 2 роки тому +5

    New subscriber watching from England 👍 Awesome content Gordy 👍 Kudos to both yourself and Mike for way you treated your pal throughout the day, like someone else said in a comment encouragement and praise go along way when your inexperienced, I certainly didn’t have that when I first started. Take care Gordy and see you in the next one 👍😎🇬🇧

  • @jacobbuckley8232
    @jacobbuckley8232 2 роки тому +4

    Love that Ole square body!

  • @mcleod1960
    @mcleod1960 2 роки тому

    Really enjoy watching the cutting. Keep posting cutting and I'll keep watching.
    Les from Eastern Oregon.

  • @NothingButChainsaws
    @NothingButChainsaws 2 роки тому +5

    You guys are awesome, love seeing your products at work!

  • @johndunbar2393
    @johndunbar2393 2 роки тому +4

    Keep all the content coming Gordy. We are all saw guys and probably like anything saw related, so what you're showing is good.

  • @devansutton437
    @devansutton437 2 роки тому +2

    Keep the videos coming! As a future video suggestion- saw a glimpse of your truck. Looks like a beauty! Can you do a video on her? Thanks, and take care.
    Devan

  • @hugoarboriste2473
    @hugoarboriste2473 2 роки тому +3

    you guys work very well!!!! thank you for sharing . sorry my English is not so good!

  • @log4ever1
    @log4ever1 Рік тому

    Nice work Gordy!! Hell yeah, bring on the videos!! 👍

  • @boxcarjimmy4671
    @boxcarjimmy4671 2 роки тому +1

    You're doing a great job and please keep the videos coming, I've learned a few ways of doing it, and a big thanks for sharing

  • @jonathanhoekstra6174
    @jonathanhoekstra6174 Рік тому

    Like watching you fellas work. Always pick up some good info.

  • @billyludyka
    @billyludyka Місяць тому

    A video of the logs being transported to the mill would be great .

  • @jimbrown4661
    @jimbrown4661 2 роки тому +1

    Still watching and thanks, love the Scenary!!!! And Educational!!!🙂😎😎😎😎😎😎🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😁😁😁😇😇😇.

  • @farmerkevin
    @farmerkevin 2 роки тому +5

    Nice to see you in the big timber, man that saw sounds great at full song. I have a set of your 3 point dogs on my 362, unneeded for my small clearing and firewood jobs but the saw just looks so good with them on. Sticker brush is a new one to me, in PA we'll call it jagger bushes, prickers or jing weeds. Keep up the good work.

  • @ChrisLascari
    @ChrisLascari 2 роки тому +1

    Good info on the suspenders and pants. I wear old busted pants to cut in because they are old busted pants... never realized I was doing myself a favor

  • @bradywatcherson498
    @bradywatcherson498 2 роки тому +1

    Keep posting....you got great videos. Thanks Gordy!

  • @DBlank72
    @DBlank72 Рік тому

    Good video and it's very refreshing to see you guys talking time to explain to the new guy vs expecting him to know everything day one. 👍🏼

  • @tomschaefer221
    @tomschaefer221 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent channel! I also have to say that customer service is awesome at Westcoast Saw. I’ve gotten several things there and if there’s an issue with something they get it taken care of ASAP and are very nice to deal with! Thank you for what you’re doing Westcoast Saw!!!

  • @longlowdog
    @longlowdog 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting video. Just enough yack yack to balance the whack whack. As someone who was taught in a British forestry college a long time ago to cut 25-10-65 (and it has served me well for 35 years) those stumps look just perfect. Regards from Scotland.

  • @jamesedwards6269
    @jamesedwards6269 Рік тому

    I wondered why you all rocked the frayed out cuffs and suspenders. Awesome video.

  • @MikeErb600
    @MikeErb600 2 роки тому +3

    Keep ‘em coming Gordy !!

  • @keithhograve5423
    @keithhograve5423 Рік тому

    Nice to learn a few new things ! You guys are good at what you do. Thanks

  • @lifeisthepittz
    @lifeisthepittz 2 роки тому +1

    Great info Mustache Mike!!! Mahalo

  • @davidash7536
    @davidash7536 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoy the videos. Great information.

  • @troyledbetter6597
    @troyledbetter6597 Рік тому

    I enjoy everything about your channel. Keep those videos coming.

  • @jamesmooney5348
    @jamesmooney5348 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah, keep on posting!
    A video on your truck (or trucks) would be cool.

  • @skravlesen
    @skravlesen 2 роки тому +1

    Really digging the new style of videos. Great stuff💪

  • @mrgardner6405
    @mrgardner6405 2 роки тому

    I like seeing the videos I'm new to the tree world some what I have about two years experience running my own tree gig and it's nice to see the felling side of things and watching you work is about the closest thing I get to learn from

  • @loggingaustria
    @loggingaustria 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Gordy, good video as always. And thanks so much for the excellent customer service too. You guys are awesome and your nailing it, producing exactly the kind of gear guys need.
    Regarding chain, depends on context and grind etc. but imho generally semi-skip is the best, give me a call and I can explain why 😄 Thanks so much again for everything, God bless you all! 😎🤙
    Andy

  • @terrytenley9327
    @terrytenley9327 Рік тому

    I as a forester that forced fallers to fall very valuable pine in a given direction to prevent breakage was a uphill battle for years.. I used stage falling.. The effort is to fall a few into holes and skid.. fall more into the same holes and skid.. Clearcut fallers just tip them over the easy way and break very good wood into junk.. In some areas Huge trees lean over creeks and falling trees into streams causes huge issues to fish and soil.. Over the years I met over 3-400 fallers but could only count the best on one hand.. Jacking became very important where young growth was growing and Jack strawing big trees wiped out the whole stand.. Thus 40 year old young stand is lost underneath..Soon fallers understood profits increased if not broken trees and clean up costs to understory where not there.. The goals became to fall big trees.. a couple ..skid and fall more into the same homes and skid and then clean up.. The new stand is still there.. on steep ground the effort gets harder.. Jacks can push a leaning trees straight up and then over into a great lay where breakage is minimal.. Things are still improving and imagine jacks pushing up 150,000 pound trees.. to a straight position then over into a existing hole in the canopy.. Everything is getting better these days with knowledgeable fallers who like this guy are doing a fantastic job.. It’s takes commentment.. ☺️😁. Plus the value on big pine can be over 20-30 times more valuable than fir too…. So it very important to get every piece to the mill not broken up and wasted..

  • @freb14287
    @freb14287 Рік тому

    What mike said about the belt and the bottom of your pants is very ,that right there is a good thing to tell Young guy or just some new guy .I'm liking your
    Chanel 👍

  • @danielbenedict9236
    @danielbenedict9236 2 роки тому +1

    Another awesome one Gordy!!! Keep up the great content.

  • @davebumgardner6309
    @davebumgardner6309 2 роки тому +1

    Very easy to watch. Not much like that here in Louisiana. Great video

  • @mastersniper13
    @mastersniper13 2 роки тому +1

    Good days work with the boys. Love to see it.

  • @terrystotzheim9719
    @terrystotzheim9719 2 роки тому

    Thanks Gordy!!!! Really enjoy watching your videos! Great content! Stay safe!!!!

  • @garlandremingtoniii1338
    @garlandremingtoniii1338 2 роки тому

    You betcha I subscribed to this channel!!!! Nothing beats a chilly night here at our home in NW Montana, our log home with my wife laying next to me, watching these, and other videos she is on her, IPAD PRO 12.9
    Love having a fire going in our bedroom 🛏 corner fire 🔥place 🔥 both doors 🚪 open on it for right now. And having WEST COAST SAW / GUILTY OF TREE🌲 SON AUGUST HUNICKE &, REON ROUNDS, watching all kinds of different outstanding! Fantastic videos!!!!

  • @Shane74263
    @Shane74263 2 роки тому +1

    It’s alright Dan I was nervous my first day out there too, wedges and cable isn’t the worst gig

  • @aus71383
    @aus71383 2 роки тому +1

    I switched to suspenders for the most part because they let me work harder. With a belt I have to readjust my pants more often as I'm working, it slows me down. Or the belt will migrate down and put weird pressure on my hips or back.

  • @scottparmer7273
    @scottparmer7273 2 роки тому

    I love what y’all do I get a lot of pointers out of it. I hope you keep it up

  • @nickcaplanson4124
    @nickcaplanson4124 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome, Gordy. Great stuff. ✌️

  • @myhermitlife
    @myhermitlife Рік тому

    Great work Dan 👏 👍🏻

  • @eclipsearchery9387
    @eclipsearchery9387 Рік тому

    Great to see some cutting - yes please more videos.. Much better than any TV. I'd love to be the axe man for you guys :)

  • @kellenwhite4590
    @kellenwhite4590 Рік тому

    Bought my first couple pieces of your gear today here in the interior of BC Canada (dogs and depth guage) from watching your videos. Awesome gear!!! Will be happy to continue supporting you Gordy👍

  • @EasyMoneyCrew
    @EasyMoneyCrew 2 роки тому +2

    love these videos Gordy there great!

  • @andrewpeck340
    @andrewpeck340 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely a fan of these videos!

  • @travisjanz4738
    @travisjanz4738 Рік тому

    Dude that saw revs! Awesome fellin!

  • @treemerc101
    @treemerc101 Рік тому

    That 500 is screaming, Hell of a port job

  • @HHBCustoms
    @HHBCustoms 2 роки тому +1

    Dan's a pretty good shot with that axe. Might want to bring him along more often lol

  • @aubreyford9365
    @aubreyford9365 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Keep them coming.

  • @adamelliott2302
    @adamelliott2302 Рік тому

    The pants question! I was rather curious as to why y'all cut the cuffs off. Really enjoy the content. Between West Coast and Guilty of Treeson I feel like I've really learned some valuable info.

  • @jamesmooney5348
    @jamesmooney5348 2 роки тому +1

    I openned my last roll of Oregon X chain, that has the thicker chrome. I been holding off, but finally gave in.

  • @justinweaver8787
    @justinweaver8787 2 роки тому

    Love that square body very nice!!!!

  • @wlogue
    @wlogue Рік тому

    I just subbed, thanks Bud. I am about an hour north of you, not a cutter just feeding a woodstove or 2. Cheers!

  • @forrestwright5981
    @forrestwright5981 2 роки тому

    Good content, doing it right, teaching the wedge pounder the "correct" way of driving them home!

  • @jimjackson5836
    @jimjackson5836 2 роки тому +6

    Gordy what are you using for depth gauge settings? Also are you running square ground or round? Thanks

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 Рік тому

    Great video! Good knowledge was shared on this video!! Your axeman did well! Keep up the good work!

  • @iffykidmn8170
    @iffykidmn8170 2 роки тому +1

    The belt theory kind of makes sense except what do you use to hold up your wedge and axe pouches? I thought the no hem pants might have originated with bachelor buttons with no woman around for sewing and all pants came in long length cut to fit.

    • @forrestwright5981
      @forrestwright5981 2 роки тому

      I use a fellers harness, it's consist of 2 shoulder pads that have straps that go down to a special belt, thus the wedges, and axe are being supported by your shoulders. I always buy my pants long, and cut them off. I've done that my whole adult life!

  • @johnnyshell2839
    @johnnyshell2839 2 роки тому +1

    Ok between you Jacob and Jed I've been doing things close for years. I quit climbing 7 years ago. But I still saw when needed. I just need to hit the damn lottery so I can get out west and get y'all's opinions on my round filing. The phone don't see what I feel and look for

  • @billherrick3569
    @billherrick3569 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting; well done.

  • @justinjones9255
    @justinjones9255 2 роки тому

    Great video. You’ve really stepped up you game. Good angles and especially like the one from behind as she falls.

  • @nicksanders9140
    @nicksanders9140 Рік тому

    Like your videos keep it up ..... shop videos logging different cuts for different falls and that Anton special perfect sight with the tape and snipe. That's some accurate falling.

  • @ericschaefer5407
    @ericschaefer5407 Рік тому

    Great job on the videos! Thank you.

  • @mississippijohn1432
    @mississippijohn1432 Рік тому

    Great job. Nice to see some downhome people just doing what they love.

  • @mariushegli
    @mariushegli 2 роки тому +2

    I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

  • @anthonywessel8932
    @anthonywessel8932 9 місяців тому

    I learned a lot from you guys thank you West Coast saws awesome

  • @thinklab4598
    @thinklab4598 2 роки тому

    Keep on posting mate. I'm getting right into it.

  • @larrywarner9314
    @larrywarner9314 2 роки тому +2

    Good tip and always a good day when everyone goes home alive 😎👍👍

  • @northmanlogging2769
    @northmanlogging2769 2 роки тому

    I have totally been running from badness and had my pants get hung up and tear rather then trip me... Stagging off also helps em dry out a little faster, The calks will get hung up and tear pants too...

  • @MichaelSuire
    @MichaelSuire 7 місяців тому

    By the way I ordered a WSC Bark box for my carbureted ms 462. Can’t wait for it to arrive and try it out!!

  • @_Roasted_Marshmallow
    @_Roasted_Marshmallow 2 роки тому +1

    Aye!! Killin it! Love my west coast gear!

  • @christopherflannery5034
    @christopherflannery5034 Рік тому +1

    Hey Gordy I just found your channel and I really like it! One question I have is why do you cut a little more on the tree right as it's dropping?

    • @westcoastsaw1368
      @westcoastsaw1368  Рік тому +1

      It’s so it doesn’t pull wood fibers the mill does like it

  • @jasonmichaeljimenez
    @jasonmichaeljimenez 2 роки тому

    I am in for it all Gordy. You’re killing it.

  • @05victorylly
    @05victorylly 2 роки тому +1

    love the cutting videos! also have lots of your parts on my saws!

  • @chriskennedy7262
    @chriskennedy7262 Рік тому

    tried a 500i really liked it wonder what it would be like with a bark box and ported :)

  • @bryansteele8210
    @bryansteele8210 15 днів тому

    Whats not to like about Moustache Mike?! Thanks for posting such great content

  • @greeenestbasterd6896
    @greeenestbasterd6896 2 роки тому +1

    Nice angle from afar watching them fall

  • @Zach_R
    @Zach_R 2 роки тому +1

    Some good stuff Gordy!!

  • @flugit
    @flugit 2 роки тому +1

    When are them straps hitting your website? Great video. I look forward to watching cutting videos Saturday after a week of rigging.