Bad Times Falling Leaning Tree at the Off Grid Cabin

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  • Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
  • I'll chalk this one up as a learning experience. Time to crack open the books and figure out what I needed to do different. If anyone more experienced than myself has any tips or advice I gladly welcome it. God bless!

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  • @jessicaleighdargaclark4536
    @jessicaleighdargaclark4536 26 днів тому +3

    They say you make a plan and God laughs. I think he may've had a little giggle there! "Hey Gabriel, wouldn't it be funny if we make him work really hard for it, until he really starts to get worried?... and then! Oh my Me! And then look! He's got a little hammer! This is it, watch this!"

  • @Mike990920
    @Mike990920 27 днів тому +12

    I don’t get why you’re being so hard on yourself. I thought that was perfection!! ☮️💕

  • @ProfessorK78
    @ProfessorK78 27 днів тому +12

    Everyone now: *BIG sigh of relief*

  • @user-lr4tr3zc3q
    @user-lr4tr3zc3q 26 днів тому +3

    Riley, job well done with the equipment at your disposal. All the best from Alaska.

  • @cmh8133
    @cmh8133 27 днів тому +2

    AMEN, ALL glory to GOD.

  • @capinkyky
    @capinkyky 25 днів тому

    This video went way better than I thought it was going to from the title 😂😂

  • @Kris__88
    @Kris__88 26 днів тому +2

    haha what a great video and leaning experience 😊

  • @johnwepasnick8991
    @johnwepasnick8991 27 днів тому +10

    Key take away,gave glory to God,good humbling experience, glad it didn't hurt you or the cabin❤😂

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  27 днів тому +1

      Humbling for sure! Haha thanks for watching.

  • @Jesus4444me
    @Jesus4444me 26 днів тому +1

    Another great episode and beauty job on getting that tree down! God gave it a little push after all your hard work. Stay blessed my friend!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching! God bless!

  • @nlkris1424
    @nlkris1424 27 днів тому +1

    Great job, lots of fire wood. Take care.

  • @awayinthewilderness4319
    @awayinthewilderness4319 26 днів тому +2

    Scary stuff, man! Glad it all worked out! ✌️👍

  • @jamesperkins5075
    @jamesperkins5075 27 днів тому +1

    Been enjoying the cleanup around the camp. Something about cutting wood that is relaxing. I enjoy splitting and bucking up wood for winter.

  • @West-Fork
    @West-Fork 27 днів тому +5

    Alberta Man Topples Huge Spruce with Clawhammer!!! Nice work, Kusk. Man, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I've been in the same pickle a couple times, and I could sense your concern. Way to gut it out and finish the job. I guess I need to add a clawhammer to the saw box, and beef up my felling wedge supply! Blessings, brother. Congratulations, too!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  27 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Blessing to you too!

  • @dazzaoutandabout4870
    @dazzaoutandabout4870 26 днів тому +1

    Good job with a little luck young fella. Nice milling timber for another shed. Now relax.

  • @matth8311
    @matth8311 25 днів тому

    I think you might be able to claim the title of "First man to fell an 18" tree with a claw hammer"! I started belly laughing as soon as I heard that wood crack, I can only imagine how relieved you must have felt!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  25 днів тому

      It's certainly a relief to have that tree on the ground. Thanks for watching!

  • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
    @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 23 дні тому +2

    Very well done my friend! You done everything perfect! I’ve cut timber for a living and you done it how anyone with experience would have. Give yourself a pat on the back! Only thing I would of done and it’s what you address in the video… cutting a little more hinge wood because just a little can keep a tree standing… but being unsure you done the right thing and keep pounding Wedges

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie 23 дні тому +1

      I can’t say my nerves were any less n some situations haha I know that feeling all too well it comes with the territory lol

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  20 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words!!

  • @user-ox1og7xu5y
    @user-ox1og7xu5y 27 днів тому +1

    Well done, Ryley... you da man. I'd say you are well qualified. I usually do at least one difficult thing per day, that I don't really want to do, and I find it's good for you... does wonders for self-confidence. If my back was up for it, I'd cut crooked trees with you all day. Peace from Alaska, ~Tim

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching, Tim!

  • @kyadak
    @kyadak 26 днів тому +1

    Remember; if you get in a spot where you need thicker wedges, you can always make some out of hardwood in a pinch.

  • @rebdomine1
    @rebdomine1 26 днів тому +1

    I had a similar experience with a much smaller tree on my property that was leaning towards my neighbour's power line and house. My neighbour and I did our cuts but the damn thing wouldn't fall the right way. We got a couple more neighbours over and we all heaved on a rope to pull it the way we wanted it to fall, then it started to fall the wrong way. I summoned all my strength but it wasn't doing anything to change the direction, then a gust of wind came and the whole tree twisted around as it fell in the exact direction we needed it too. I'm convinced that gust had more to do with it than all my neighbours and I pulling. I completely relate to your sense of relief. Thanks for the vid.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      Wow thanks for sharing! Sounds like a nerve wracking experience!

  • @joeyrector1015
    @joeyrector1015 26 днів тому +1

    I was cutting on a big oak one day and it didn't want to go on over. So I went to get a couple of wedges and buy the time I got to my building the tree went on over by itself. I think the tree done it on purpose lol. Great video

  • @stevefisher2121
    @stevefisher2121 26 днів тому +1

    Thank god you had enough wedges

  • @lancehenderson7249
    @lancehenderson7249 24 дні тому

    Great job Kush, cabin,shed and shitter still standing

  • @RoughTimba
    @RoughTimba 27 днів тому +1

    Well done brother 🕊🕊

  • @BS.-.-
    @BS.-.- 27 днів тому +2

    Having a rope up in the tree with a come along at the end would make this job way safer for the cabin and and in general.

  • @jfc1432
    @jfc1432 26 днів тому +1

    I was waiting on a little bottle jack to save the day lol

  • @timothyscott3116
    @timothyscott3116 27 днів тому +1

    Im glad it went smoothly for you man....

  • @ericg1971
    @ericg1971 17 днів тому +1

    Slow and easy isn't to be laughed at , better to be on the side of caution ? But it went the way you wanted so the plan worked , maybe not on your schedule but in all honesty , Now the work starts and from the looks of it , there is some fantastic lumber in that there tree ..........blessings

  • @mikecondit4417
    @mikecondit4417 27 днів тому +2

    Good job but gotta say, you are one lucky Son of a B !!! 👍

  • @jacquescoutu7631
    @jacquescoutu7631 27 днів тому +2

    That was a nervous giggle after the tree fell lol

  • @masstrapper7645
    @masstrapper7645 27 днів тому +5

    I was rooting for you the whole time. Congratulations on getting on the ground safe 👍👍

  • @larsonvalleyfarm
    @larsonvalleyfarm 27 днів тому +2

    I have cut a hole in them big enough to put a bottle jack in from the back side between the wedges. Takes a little time setting it up, but it works!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      I'll have to keep a bottle jack at the cabin! Sounds like it works well. Thanks for watching!

  • @DavidKissinger-cm3lh
    @DavidKissinger-cm3lh 25 днів тому

    cutting trees is dangerous , but you look like you know what your doing, that's good. my cousin got killed a few years back from the tree he was cutting fell on him. be careful always, may God always protect you.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 27 днів тому +2

    Hey, it`s down!!!

  • @michaelrivest2107
    @michaelrivest2107 27 днів тому +3

    BOOM like a Boss !!! well done, you tackled something most would'nt you took your time and it worked out !!!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  27 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @nm-ge4tb
    @nm-ge4tb 27 днів тому +1

    🙏🙏👍👍All came good Ryley

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching, Wayne!

  • @johnharrison6153
    @johnharrison6153 26 днів тому +1

    Been there brother you did a great job,be proud of

  • @HankyPanky44
    @HankyPanky44 27 днів тому +3

    That was exciting! Glad it's down now.

  • @thisisitmjh
    @thisisitmjh 27 днів тому +3

    Good job. Take your time. With such a massive tree leaning the wrong way, better to go slow.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  27 днів тому +2

      Haha I probably went as slow as possible. Thanks for watching!

  • @fhazen01
    @fhazen01 26 днів тому +1

    You did a good job. Only thing I might recommend when wanting to redirect the lean of a big tree is a couple more big steel wedges. The nylon ones as you found out aren’t very good for big leaners.
    Good job and that’s how you learn.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely going to get more wedges.

  • @IVIITCH0
    @IVIITCH0 9 днів тому

    Small hydraulic Jack comes in handy with these stubborn ones

  • @alanwilliamson2259
    @alanwilliamson2259 26 днів тому +1

    Use old stumps to practice the scarf cut, and give the chainsaw a fist full of throttle... don't get timid with the throttle. Good save though, great job.

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 26 днів тому +1

    Great job ! You can't get in a hurry or you have the first log for your new cabin" It's amazing what you can do if you take the time like you did to get it right, you only have one shot at it ! Cabin is safe now :) Thanks for sharing"

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @davemiller251
    @davemiller251 27 днів тому +2

    Did I notice a very subtle wind shift? Not sure the little hammer was working alone. You said it, "Praise God!"

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Oh ya the wind definitely took it over for me. Thanks for watching!

    • @davemiller251
      @davemiller251 26 днів тому

      @@KuskWild I'd say you took it down, but maybe with a directional assist.

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft 26 днів тому +1

    Nicely done mate I would have been terrified doing that knowing it could possibly destroy everything atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

  • @dirtydave_24
    @dirtydave_24 26 днів тому +1

    its on the ground no harm to anything job done

  • @andrewczuba498
    @andrewczuba498 25 днів тому

    Nice Job! That was a very large tree!

  • @donaldhofman5257
    @donaldhofman5257 27 днів тому +2

    I've the same thing a time or three over my 60 years of wood cutting! I've had to cut some hardwood wedges in a pinch!

  • @wendelclements6448
    @wendelclements6448 23 дні тому

    Hey man that was an awesome job in my opinion lol. Look like it was professionally done in my eyes. But I could feel your nerves man. It was done in a safe man and everything worked out with the big man up stairs with his shield over you. Now the fun part starts lol cutting it up. As always man stay safe 🙏

  • @edwardboone9403
    @edwardboone9403 27 днів тому +1

    You did just fine!!!
    It's all about learning!!!
    Did you learn anything? LOL!!!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      Oh ya, learned lots!!

  • @jimsoltner8978
    @jimsoltner8978 27 днів тому +1

    Good job man! That was not only shakey but funny. Don’t see anyone take down a tree that large with a 16 oz hammer. Cheers from South Jersey!

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 27 днів тому +3

    Have you ever cut in a bottle jack on a leaning tree like that?
    One of my favorite sayings(?) is:
    I’d rather be lucky than good.
    You just personified it 😂

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      Never tried a bottle jack. I'll bring one out to the cabin! Thanks for tuning in!

  • @user-lg9ib7tg9p
    @user-lg9ib7tg9p 22 дні тому +1

    ✋👌Cool

  • @philipgagnon3114
    @philipgagnon3114 27 днів тому +1

    You done good...could have used a hyd. Jack with a rectangle cut in tree and wedged other side.. then cut close to rec. opening..fit in hyd. Jack and pumped it till the cracking noise and back away. Would have cut your time down a bunch. You did ok though. Good job!

  • @joecallahan3379
    @joecallahan3379 27 днів тому +2

    Well the more you do the better you get , I think you're correct your hinge needed a little more.

  • @yooperman4621
    @yooperman4621 26 днів тому +1

    I think you did a great job! I would have done it the same way.

  • @user-cd4me7nh6c
    @user-cd4me7nh6c 27 днів тому +2

    leasts it down you can laugh about it now lol good job!

  • @andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504
    @andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504 27 днів тому +2

    All is well that ends well! Good job! Most of us watching your channel never fell a tree, we´re impressed whatever you do.

  • @Rooster0529
    @Rooster0529 27 днів тому +3

    Man, I’ve been there. My stomach was in knots for you, just thinking about some I’ve done exactly like that.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  27 днів тому +1

      It's not a good feeling haha. Thanks for tuning in!

  • @AwakeningWARRlOR
    @AwakeningWARRlOR 27 днів тому +2

    Felling, not falling 😉. Please go full throttle when making cuts, a 2 stroke loves high revs. Much respect 🤝💪🍁

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      I'm too much of a rookie to know the proper lingo haha. Thanks for watching!

    • @AwakeningWARRlOR
      @AwakeningWARRlOR 26 днів тому

      @@KuskWild Now you know, can edit title, or not. We do live the best life possible 💪🍁

  • @alexanderalbach468
    @alexanderalbach468 27 днів тому +2

    Man, fun to watch it was ❤
    Your laughter of relief 😊

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @kevinstrabley3816
    @kevinstrabley3816 27 днів тому +2

    Cabin safe! All praise to the most High!

  • @seanpolus4873
    @seanpolus4873 27 днів тому +2

    All's well that ends well!

  • @cmh8133
    @cmh8133 27 днів тому +1

    Then again it appears the tree is just where you wanted it.

  • @terrym1065
    @terrym1065 27 днів тому +2

    Well it worked with the help of "Thor's Hammer" 😊 I'm no pro at this sort of work so no help from me, you seem to be doing alright yourself. The tree went where you wanted so good job bro. Thanks for the video today, updates are welcome. See ya soon.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @sparky-pp4dq
    @sparky-pp4dq 27 днів тому +2

    Glad it worked out for the best!!

  • @ericmonahan6580
    @ericmonahan6580 27 днів тому +2

    Good job. Slow and steady wins the race sometimes. Note to self: Add extra wedges to kit by a factor of 2.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      I will certainly be getting more wedges. Thanks for watching!

  • @nelsonwalker3866
    @nelsonwalker3866 27 днів тому +1

    Wow! Awesome job! I was cheering with every wedge you added. But felling the tree with a hammer made my day! I don't know if you can top this. But the "all glory to God " makes me even more proud of you. Be careful! See you next time.

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @paulfollo8172
    @paulfollo8172 27 днів тому +3

    Great job! You did it!

  • @77cemoore
    @77cemoore 25 днів тому

    Give yourself more credit! Good job!

  • @hoangthidinh96
    @hoangthidinh96 27 днів тому +2

    Xin Chào Chúc bạn một ngày mới tốt lành ❤

    • @seanpolus4873
      @seanpolus4873 27 днів тому

      What?

    • @seanpolus4873
      @seanpolus4873 27 днів тому

      I never enjoyed a video picking cucumbers as much as I like yours!

  • @georgeclark7208
    @georgeclark7208 26 днів тому +1

    A tree that size calls for a tack hammer, everybody knows that...

  • @davekenna2796
    @davekenna2796 27 днів тому +1

    Next time use a about a 3or4 ton jack just cut a pie shape in stump just big enough for jack put a steel plate on top of jack

  • @PuskwaskaOutdoors
    @PuskwaskaOutdoors 27 днів тому +2

    Heh…. I coulda just drove down there with my climbing gear and pieced that tree out for ya…. Woulda only cost ya some bannock and stew 😁

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому +1

      That would've made my day a whole lot easier haha. Thanks for watching!!

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 25 днів тому

    Now i can breath 😂

  • @petrmisek3681
    @petrmisek3681 26 днів тому

    Good thing that it succeeded. I was wondering if falling it to the side (neither on the cabin, neither the way you did, but 90° to the side) would be an option (if there was place for it to lay down). It that case you would just need to leave more hinge oh the side further from cabin to fight the lean.
    You can now finally rest in the cabin without worries on a windy day. (Apart the unwanted roommate under the floor 😉)

    • @KuskWild
      @KuskWild  26 днів тому

      Perhaps if I was more knowledgeable that would've been an option. Thanks for watching!

  • @scottperry2290
    @scottperry2290 27 днів тому +1

    Can you cut it into boards and build something?

  • @ataglance556
    @ataglance556 26 днів тому +1

    See small hammers do fall big trees @9:39 lol, I will see myself out now 🙂