Stump nerd here - always appreciate seeing the stump and your explanation of steering and why you did what you did. Conversation at the end was cool too. Appreciate you bringing us along again!
The degree of difficulty of what you guys are doing is far more than some people might understand. I respect all of you guys skills. God Bless John 3:16-17
You’ve definitely saved lives. Those who listen, learn. I have learned. I’ve even impressed my boss with how I have developed as a tree worker. What I have learned. Has kept me out of trouble, confident, versatile, and as safe as an arborist can be while being productive. To you and your crew: Thanks
Working a lot of my jobs solo I have "swamped out" a whole lot of my own mess..... 🤦🏻♂ I have massive respect for all groundies and the huge help that they are. Once again August and the MonkeyBeaver crew makes the hard work look easy. 😉 Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy
I’m in the middle of cleaning up 40 years of neglect, ice storm damage, and such in upstate NY. His chipper is envied…and with this guys skills and equipment, and great crew the work that I have done since it dried up enough to start in they could have done in a morning. Dude makes really interesting videos too!
August you and Damien give me alot of encouragement. You have Back trouble ,and still do the most tricky work.Very hard work. I'm totally engrossed while watching your Videos. You are the Man whether you believe it or not.
Nothing easy about tree work; love the shop talk. Reading the history on the trade gives you a greater appreciation for the 19th century west coast cutters and swampers in those untouched steep grade virgin forest. It boggles the mind when you consider the effort in wielding an ax in those awkward conditions.
Its a good workout, doing tree work. Im on my 6th year. Still learning, switching from manufactoring work, to felling trees and so on. Thank you for pointing out stuff here and there, we all learn from eachother
August i've been watching you guy's for three years and I'm always impressed at the work you do , and it's nice to see you are happy again with your life !!!
August, that camera shot where the big one stuffed its way down base tied and pulled to the block, reminded me of what I sometimes saw while working with my Dad as a kid. I've been swatted like a fly with limbs and treetops as he got in a hurry and was angry. I am a peaceful risk averse man with a chainsaw and never want anyone around me to feel those feelings because I am in a hurry and angry. You do a very nice job of keeping it safe as possible and not pushing your help past a safe speed. I really enjoy your thoughts as you speak them while you make these videos. Good job August. George.
Hello fellas. Awsome video, probably one of your most informative one's about felling a bunch of different way's. And you two are so right forget the arm chair lames. Without a good ground crew a good climber is just a another climber. It don't matter how much rigging you set if no one knows how to use it or understand's how's how to use it. And I concur you have saved live's. I know you've saved mine. Thank's guys seriously. Keep it up. Until all the hater's ask you if your hiring. Your friend in Missouri...
I laughed out loud for a solid 30 seconds on that recount at the very end! You moved on to count number 10 and I realized what fall number 9 was...Sublime, Sir. Magnificent!
Watching you cut some of those trees was like watching paramedics putting someone on a backboard with a c spine collar on. Great accuracy. I Love watching !! Thanks again. Much love. God bless 🙏
Hey August! I got the Carrick Knot down! Nice one! Had to replay your instructions a million times, but I now have a new knot in my repertoire. I even used it today on the farm.
That was a beautiful property to work on, reminded me very much of NW Louisiana oddly. Ours is a pretty thick blend of red oak, white oak and loblolly pines with a few other species mixed in. Difficult to fell a tree with the density of the timber. Loved the analogy of the bag of dog food raining down, been there.😨 Excellent video, thank you.
Clapton and Knopfler make it look easy. From thousands upon thousands of hours hours of doing their jobs. Standing up upon flat surfaces. You have the years of learning how to do your profession doing extremely physically demanding work in the weather. All weather. And the safety of your coworkers. You are smart enough to screen your crew that you have assembled a great group of people who you compensate adequately, and have trained well. The communication between y’all during a job, as well as the conversation during the ride back shows a great deal of what is a daily routine betwixt a wonderful group. This is how all jobs should be run. I have had a lifetime of bad bosses that could not physically or mentally done what was expected, and had zero respect for those under his pay scale. August, you are someone that I would be proud to have worked with, or call a friend!
I used to use Damiens trick at 17:24 to pull wires in over stuffed conduits doing church PA system installs. We would use shovel handles, cuts of conduit, anything that our pull rope would slide over.
I don't know how anyone could ever say a bad thing about you and your team August. Anyone who would take the time to get to know you by the videos that you put out would realize the goodness of your heart and your desire to keep people informed and safe.
Hey August, my girlfriends Sicilian mother taught me the correct way to say "Biscotti" and its honestly life changing. Its pronounced like bis-go-tee with an Italian accent. Most people might not understand what you're saying but it's the proper way to pronounce it.
Great job on the instructions. I was Wondering what knots you all use to tie one trunk to another? (in order to keep the trunk from shifting and hitting the deck after you felled it) Thanks again for posting, great video!
I believe I'm starting to understand different aspects or office's, of the canopy and below the drip line in our work places. I've recently been raising the bar for myself and my over worked crew leaders are obliged to push me out of my comfort zone. There's nothing like a ground tech that can single handedly lift tonnage with mechanical A- know how. Especially when they understand the predicament a climber is in. I suppose it help's to be a production climber if you want to be a production ground tech. At the moment I need to improve my truck driving and machine operating skill's. If I could only enjoy that as much as I do canopy time. Oh well, some thing's take more time than others😁
"Biscotti-type" lol man I forget just what differences there are, geographically, you guys' huge/tall trees always impress me but our stout, strong Live Oaks, while short, are just such a different story I mean there's almost-always lean, it's often corkscrewy but you can work with it, when hearing you talk of a dead-tree 'rip down' felling I cannot help think of some of our palm trees, the ONLY time we have to deal with "phone pole straight, super tall" situations and even then they're not that tall at all *and* they're so easy to yank/winch that you can put guy wires like barely 50% up their stems and "give lean" as it were so there'd just never ever be a 'raining sticks' situation like you describe, that's crazy am glad I don't have to consider that in my area but as you say rope it, cripple that base and GTHO of there!!
Bad fiber breakage/biscotti/butterfinger has a name in lumber engineering. Apparently, it's called "brash failure" according "Understanding Wood" by Bruce Hoadley.
Like the bowline, it can be untied after being pulled hard. Additionally, the knot passes through a crab block easier that other knots that might be used to connect floating line to sinking line, although when tying it for crab blocks, the two dangling tails are taped together.
August, in my eyes it’s one team one fight and most guys don’t see it and it’s sad! Without a good ground crew climbing or in bucket you won’t be where you want to be at the end of day plain and simple.
Thx Guys (I found your channel last week) Good insights & knowledge transfer are provided in this video too. I am getting up in age, but these keep encouraging me to get the equipment, get the experience, and get it done. Cautionary information is priceless for all too. Nice, very nice.
How do you get into cutting down big to huge to massive to stupid long trees? Do you start "SMALL" and learn how the cuts and angles work or is it simply math?
Start small with both but the math is simple to some. The formula is something like the angle of the dangle x the square root of the lean + the size of your balls= where it will go. 👍
@@jaxturner7288 either you have the instinct for it or you don't. My brain doesn't want to do the math, it wants practical experience. Probably why I watch this: admiring what I can't see myself achieving.
@@AugustHunicke Don’t people know that the GOAT is an option for them to hire?!?!? I’m a 17 year Arborist from Portland and a family member of mine just had a bunch of work done right on the Rogue….. I asked who they had do it, and rightfully scolded them for not calling you guys. They won’t make that mistake again. Much love August. Thanks for the constant inspiration and community/industry strengthening content.
We said it but maybe it’s not easily understandable. The back cut is first because there isn’t room on a skinny diameter for the bar and the wedge at the same time.
Stump nerd here - always appreciate seeing the stump and your explanation of steering and why you did what you did. Conversation at the end was cool too. Appreciate you bringing us along again!
The degree of difficulty of what you guys are doing is far more than some people might understand. I respect all of you guys skills. God Bless John 3:16-17
You’ve definitely saved lives. Those who listen, learn. I have learned. I’ve even impressed my boss with how I have developed as a tree worker.
What I have learned. Has kept me out of trouble, confident, versatile, and as safe as an arborist can be while being productive. To you and your crew: Thanks
How does this channel not have 500k followers as the owner of a tree service I get tons of great education from their videos! Can never know enough
Working a lot of my jobs solo I have "swamped out" a whole lot of my own mess..... 🤦🏻♂
I have massive respect for all groundies and the huge help that they are.
Once again August and the MonkeyBeaver crew makes the hard work look easy. 😉
Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲
Randy
I’m in the middle of cleaning up 40 years of neglect, ice storm damage, and such in upstate NY. His chipper is envied…and with this guys skills and equipment, and great crew the work that I have done since it dried up enough to start in they could have done in a morning. Dude makes really interesting videos too!
@@wrstew1272 😃👍❤️🌲
You both give great insights into tree work, rope work and people work.
August you and Damien give me alot of encouragement. You have Back trouble ,and still do the most tricky work.Very hard work. I'm totally engrossed while watching your Videos. You are the Man whether you believe it or not.
Nothing easy about tree work; love the shop talk. Reading the history on the trade gives you a greater appreciation for the 19th century west coast cutters and swampers in those untouched steep grade virgin forest. It boggles the mind when you consider the effort in wielding an ax in those awkward conditions.
Its a good workout, doing tree work. Im on my 6th year. Still learning, switching from manufactoring work, to felling trees and so on.
Thank you for pointing out stuff here and there, we all learn from eachother
I am 67 ears old and enjoy your videos. I have learned lots, they're many was to count to ten the are all right. Thank You
A good ground guy makes a great climber. Just like a husband and wife compliment each other. Great job guys.
You guys are extremely skilled. Excellent work. Much respect.
All I need to say is thanks for the video. Always appreciated.
August i've been watching you guy's for three years and I'm always impressed at the work you do , and it's nice to see you are happy again with your life !!!
August, that camera shot where the big one stuffed its way down base tied and pulled to the block, reminded me of what I sometimes saw while working with my Dad as a kid. I've been swatted like a fly with limbs and treetops as he got in a hurry and was angry. I am a peaceful risk averse man with a chainsaw and never want anyone around me to feel those feelings because I am in a hurry and angry. You do a very nice job of keeping it safe as possible and not pushing your help past a safe speed. I really enjoy your thoughts as you speak them while you make these videos. Good job August. George.
Yeah the duty to provide, often steps on the opportunity to love. Both is best.
@@AugustHunicke Right on.
Hello fellas. Awsome video, probably one of your most informative one's about felling a bunch of different way's. And you two are so right forget the arm chair lames. Without a good ground crew a good climber is just a another climber. It don't matter how much rigging you set if no one knows how to use it or understand's how's how to use it. And I concur you have saved live's. I know you've saved mine. Thank's guys seriously. Keep it up. Until all the hater's ask you if your hiring. Your friend in Missouri...
I just learned something new ! Well everything you guys do is new to me , keep the vids coming August , I’m a sponge with your work
Awesome camera work and editing August, thank you!
you are a pro August, love how calm you are while doing the job. BTW the car talks are great, i always look forward to that. Keep it up my man.
The Adam Vinatieri of tree felling!
Always impressive!
I laughed out loud for a solid 30 seconds on that recount at the very end! You moved on to count number 10 and I realized what fall number 9 was...Sublime, Sir. Magnificent!
Watching you cut some of those trees was like watching paramedics putting someone on a backboard with a c spine collar on. Great accuracy. I Love watching !!
Thanks again.
Much love.
God bless 🙏
Hey August! I got the Carrick Knot down! Nice one! Had to replay your instructions a million times, but I now have a new knot in my repertoire. I even used it today on the farm.
Great video August. Y'all take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video.
That was a beautiful property to work on, reminded me very much of NW Louisiana oddly. Ours is a pretty thick blend of red oak, white oak and loblolly pines with a few other species mixed in. Difficult to fell a tree with the density of the timber. Loved the analogy of the bag of dog food raining down, been there.😨 Excellent video, thank you.
Clapton and Knopfler make it look easy. From thousands upon thousands of hours hours of doing their jobs. Standing up upon flat surfaces. You have the years of learning how to do your profession doing extremely physically demanding work in the weather. All weather. And the safety of your coworkers. You are smart enough to screen your crew that you have assembled a great group of people who you compensate adequately, and have trained well. The communication between y’all during a job, as well as the conversation during the ride back shows a great deal of what is a daily routine betwixt a wonderful group. This is how all jobs should be run. I have had a lifetime of bad bosses that could not physically or mentally done what was expected, and had zero respect for those under his pay scale. August, you are someone that I would be proud to have worked with, or call a friend!
The outro with objects falling......cracked me up.
Explaining what cuts to use for that situation and talking more about steering with the hinge, so helpful
I love cutting trees out here in Maine, this video was 11 out of 10 for sure. Too many good points to highlight. Keep headin' for the goalposts!
Thanks for how you explain everything with really nice detail. I always love learning new knot's. Going on two years working for a tree company.
I just put out my first video, check it out and tell me what ya think.
Just found you guys you do some great work. Nice job
Make it just in time. thank you for the video. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Be - safe.
Every one of your videos I learn new way to think how to do job safely thank you
I used to use Damiens trick at 17:24 to pull wires in over stuffed conduits doing church PA system installs. We would use shovel handles, cuts of conduit, anything that our pull rope would slide over.
Great video, great techniques. Been having high winds here and there are trees down and hung up in other trees all over.
I don't know how anyone could ever say a bad thing about you and your team August. Anyone who would take the time to get to know you by the videos that you put out would realize the goodness of your heart and your desire to keep people informed and safe.
Great job August.... great pre-planning on each tree.... and which one to do first....
I always like your kind perspective and statements of experience practice.
Always enjoy your video. God bless.
Awesome video! thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It really helps the rest of us stay safe
Very good, I appreciate your videos.
Hey August, my girlfriends Sicilian mother taught me the correct way to say "Biscotti" and its honestly life changing. Its pronounced like bis-go-tee with an Italian accent. Most people might not understand what you're saying but it's the proper way to pronounce it.
Another gear video August. Great goal post graphics. Great pre and post chats.
Great video, thanks guys!
What’s up August nice 😊 mate and team💪💪love it 👌👌👏👏💪🤩
GREAT dialogue at the end. 👍👍
Good job Trees-R-Us Oregon
I respect your teams abilities.
Liked the Square Fliling on the 200 T from RIP Saw.
Thanks Guys - Always a Joy to ride along
Great job on the instructions. I was Wondering what knots you all use to tie one trunk to another? (in order to keep the trunk from shifting and hitting the deck after you felled it)
Thanks again for posting, great video!
I don’t remember. It’s likely tie it different every time. The main thing is to tie it with something that won’t break and will stop the motion.
Nice Team! Damian und du ihr seid ein super Team! Tuff rope my friends
Never underestimate a man who pulls his throw line with no gloves.
Your awesome. Your crew.
I believe I'm starting to understand different aspects or office's, of the canopy and below the drip line in our work places. I've recently been raising the bar for myself and my over worked crew leaders are obliged to push me out of my comfort zone. There's nothing like a ground tech that can single handedly lift tonnage with mechanical A- know how. Especially when they understand the predicament a climber is in. I suppose it help's to be a production climber if you want to be a production ground tech. At the moment I need to improve my truck driving and machine operating skill's. If I could only enjoy that as much as I do canopy time. Oh well, some thing's take more time than others😁
Nice workout with the wedges
Loved it had all different kinds of trees an cuttin glad Damien didn’t get hurt when he fell but I did laugh out loud he was there then gone 👊
Buen trabajo 👍
Thank you August, I was having withdrawals 😉
It's really bad with the flyin videos 😂
Sweet video and a free trick ✊
Good Stuff!!
"Biscotti-type" lol man I forget just what differences there are, geographically, you guys' huge/tall trees always impress me but our stout, strong Live Oaks, while short, are just such a different story I mean there's almost-always lean, it's often corkscrewy but you can work with it, when hearing you talk of a dead-tree 'rip down' felling I cannot help think of some of our palm trees, the ONLY time we have to deal with "phone pole straight, super tall" situations and even then they're not that tall at all *and* they're so easy to yank/winch that you can put guy wires like barely 50% up their stems and "give lean" as it were so there'd just never ever be a 'raining sticks' situation like you describe, that's crazy am glad I don't have to consider that in my area but as you say rope it, cripple that base and GTHO of there!!
Bad fiber breakage/biscotti/butterfinger has a name in lumber engineering. Apparently, it's called "brash failure" according "Understanding Wood" by Bruce Hoadley.
What is the most common tree in Oregon?
I would agree with the documenting work saving lives comment
Nice video. How do you get the trees to light up with glow in editing? I assume its AE CC
I edit in Final Cut Pro.
How I do it is more complicated to explain.
What do you think off the Shark Gill cut?
I hate the dreams when you can't get away
Had any trouble with the new stihls
Carrick bend.. nice..bout to go learn that one now. Any specific advantages of it?
Like the bowline, it can be untied after being pulled hard. Additionally, the knot passes through a crab block easier that other knots that might be used to connect floating line to sinking line, although when tying it for crab blocks, the two dangling tails are taped together.
@@AugustHunicke sweet info man thanks 👍
August, in my eyes it’s one team one fight and most guys don’t see it and it’s sad! Without a good ground crew climbing or in bucket you won’t be where you want to be at the end of day plain and simple.
I've been super busy after we got tons of snow in mid april there is downed trees everywhere
Then you be more ecsperiant.
The more luck you have.
You just know more how to make things safe. 😎👌
The Nasty Nueve, thanks
Just wondering when it's more feasible to do a back cut before the face / notch cut ?
When you don’t have enough room for a wedge behind your bar.
@@AugustHunicke Thanks
holy crap fire 10:21
Woykn early in the monin!!!!!!
U have saved lives ur kind of a big DEAL.
Thx Guys (I found your channel last week) Good insights & knowledge transfer are provided in this video too. I am getting up in age, but these keep encouraging me to get the equipment, get the experience, and get it done. Cautionary information is priceless for all too. Nice, very nice.
Mmm. Biscotti.
Perfect Work, all Tree to fall to Plaining. The Video is with the Camera positions rotation Excelent. 🌲👍
Greeting 🇦🇹
👍
✌️😎🤘
👋
25:37 My brain panicked a little when the camera cut to the tree coming at me haha
We just did a massive dead red oak and needed to tie a little cherry back out of the way the guy didt care but I did and he appreciated it.
August , you guys cut pay attention like you guys are in yer right ✅ mind 😉
#getaugustto200k
As to tree guys killed vs saved, it's probably a wash...
How do you get into cutting down big to huge to massive to stupid long trees? Do you start "SMALL" and learn how the cuts and angles work or is it simply math?
Start small with both but the math is simple to some.
The formula is something like the angle of the dangle x the square root of the lean + the size of your balls= where it will go. 👍
@@jaxturner7288 either you have the instinct for it or you don't. My brain doesn't want to do the math, it wants practical experience. Probably why I watch this: admiring what I can't see myself achieving.
What happened to the new guy?
We got too slow as far as work
@@AugustHunicke Don’t people know that the GOAT is an option for them to hire?!?!? I’m a 17 year Arborist from Portland and a family member of mine just had a bunch of work done right on the Rogue….. I asked who they had do it, and rightfully scolded them for not calling you guys. They won’t make that mistake again. Much love August. Thanks for the constant inspiration and community/industry strengthening content.
Thanks, yeah the economy is a bit weird here and we are seldom the lowest bid.
👹 everywhere, don’t they have better things to do.
【from Hipa】Are you willing to work with us?We provides parts for small engines.
can you explan next time, why the back cut first ?
We said it but maybe it’s not easily understandable. The back cut is first because there isn’t room on a skinny diameter for the bar and the wedge at the same time.
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