How to Safely Fell or Cut Down a Tree Using a Chainsaw | Husqvarna
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2013
- Want to learn how to properly fell a tree with a chainsaw? This requires careful planning and high degree of skill. Most importantly, safety first.
Watch Husqvarna's qualified trainer cut down a tree, safely and efficiently.
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Never hurts to go over the basics. It can remind you of stuff you take for granted .thanks.
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Great video, my friend almost lost his life as a tree came down on him. Several days in the ICU and had to learn to walk again at 35 years old. His injuries will haunt him the rest of his life. What did he do wrong? He got complacent and thought he knew it all about felling trees. I find myself doing the same thing and constantly remind myself this aint mowing grass, one screw up and you can die. After my friend (Greg) had his accident I gained a whole lot of respect for felling trees and lost my cockyness.
Thanks for you honesty and reminding us how dangerous it can be.
Everything you said did kill a friend of mine. 40 years and more experience, retired, helping his neighbor. Nephew was supposed to help him but didn't show up. Did it himself and the tree barber chaired and crushed him. His wife of 50 years watched it happen. Amazing man cut down by the job he loved. Safety never comes 2nd. Complacency has no place in life.
I watch this video often to remind myself to be better. Well done!
I always come back. To re educate my self before a job.
Its blokes like you doing these how to clips that makes my job safer everyday I cut wood... I've been wood cutting now for many years & even this old dog picked up a few new tricks.. Cheers
Im in a Chainsaw Operations and Maintenance class right now and we use Husqvarna training videos. But the videos we have are on VHS lol. Our instructor works as a professional logger and arborist and he told us a story about how using the bore cut and the holding wood saved his customers life. Customer decided to do an unexpected visit and just happened to drive his quad right up and into the landing area of the tree he was cutting. This is a great video and you guys at Husqvarna sure know what you are doing. Keep up the good work. Oh and some people are just trolling in the comments... they are called neck-beards and they have never been outside of their parents basement for anything other than Twinkies, Mountain Dew, and other junk food.
Damn... Just made me hungry :)
spooby chan ,I just bought a new Shindaiwa cs 358t &a cs 491s chainsaw and both have Greased lightening rpm
This is probably the best instruction video you can find. Outstanding.
What a surprise. I started with chainsaws around 1946 Dolmars 2 man operated. I wish we could have had the benefit of this guys video, we had to learn the hard way. To put all his time into such an educational video deserves my praise. Gets my thanks even though I have been retired for several years, it gets to be almost part of ones life and one never forgets.
Bought a second-hand chainsaw. Decided I was too old to do the macho thing - fire it up and take down the tree. UA-camd a few videos including one or two on chainsaw maintenance. (fwiw my spellchecker says UA-cam shouldn't be used as a verb). This was the best of the bunch for a newbie. It was 90 minutes of good education. Watched it twice. I know - I'm a masochist. Wrote myself a checklist and followed his instructions. I would never have thought of boring a hole, 'skinning' supporting branches, taking a tape measure, making myself a 45/90 degree stick etc. As it is an 'official' Husqvarna film I felt more confident that it showed best practice. Well worth listening to the Husqy voice. I am now the proud owner of an ex-tree.
or as they say in Wales: "There it was, gone"
Make it a *former tree, now timber. Gotta love his repetition for emphasis; a great teacher. And I’ve logged wood since I was 12! (55yrs).
I’ve seen such bs on other YT channels. And note he stopped when he recognized his fatigue limit- something an “enthusiast” will miss and make mistakes. Hard to see the tensions inside the bark, sometimes-- and lifetime pros STILL die doin this shit.
Still cocky? Only a fool...
C Luek - in my 60+ years - since Dad lifted me off the ground, on assist handle side of a 50’s McCulloch, w/40” bar.
In those many years I guess my somewhat naturally analytical mind 🧠 encompassed most of these principles, while turning ex-trees into firewood... Safely!
i have bound up a few chains- befrore polymer wedges 🙂. Never had a ‘barber chair’ or kickback & have ALL my appendages @ Age 72.
i Still fell, buck, cut, split, both Axe & hyd. splitter for heat & sauna 🙏🏼 , own & occ. use a couple antique hand saws. Have plenty aches & pains to show for it too...& outwork my neighbor 20yrs younger. A GR8 running saw & sharp chain in hardwood is MUSIC! 👍🏼. Keeps ya YOUNG and TIRED 😉
My gosh, Paul Bunyan himself could not have done this video without the critics piling on!
This guy is not engaged in logging, he is instructing. Instruction takes explanation and time. I am not a logger either but do enjoy maintaining my wooded property without injury or damage. I found this video extremely well done and helpful. Everything he said and did made sense. Go Husqvarna/
Well said.
This guy isn't a qualified instructor, he has a very dull saw ,he has no idea on how to handle a saw ,or how to fall a tree safely 😅😅😅😅😅
Bravo. Thanks much. You're awesome. As an old woodsman whose cut down thousands of trees over the last 60 years, I'm delighted to learn something new. Your statement about results -- "I'm safe and you're safe" says it all.
Thank you husqvarna. I have spent many hours on a chainsaw but I learned several things from this video.
As an ex-Air Force Ground Safety Instructor and Flying Safety Officer I have for years wanted a resource like this. Heretofore lawyers in a litigious society have deprived us of wonderful instructional tools like this video. Husqvarna and you are to be commended for stepping out front. Sometime the narrative was a little fast but then he would review what he had said using the old axiom: 1) tell 'em what your gonna tell 'em 2) tell 'em 3) tell 'em what you told 'em. Camera work and editing were excellent too considering safety restrictions. Attaboy
Yes, drawn out for those who just want to be entertained rather than learn something the right way. Is a good video. 10 years of experience compressed into a 46 minute video. Good job. Thanks for the great lesson.
Some say he married that tree and he loves her every night
I have just watched several different videos to cut safely and I am very thankful for everyone who takes the time to create these videos. I am a beginner who needs to be able to cut my own firewood to heat my home. I definitely will not be tackling any big trees but at least I feel more confident to be able to cut smaller trees. Thank you!
The first trees I ever felled with a chainsaw I was at a job site as a 16 year old. My supervisor unwisely gave a chainsaw to a couple kids with almost no instructions and we had some close calls. I gained a bit of insight from the dangerous experience and had subsequent instruction, but for 20 years I've been felling trees without optimal safety. Glad I watched this video.
Excellent tutorial! Nothing like taking the time to learn the proper and safe technique. Thank you!
To the 461 chain jockeys who didn't: like this video, go back to 25:20 and watch this guy use every skill he taught you in the first 25 minutes and fell.another good sized tree down in less than three minutes. Thanks for a great video and teaching 3000+ appreciative viewers good felling tree practice!
have a nice day sir
+Roy Lewis
Yeah I watched it, a good pro faller would have a tree of that size down in less than a minute. This isn't good tree felling practice, it's called the Swedish Stump dance. He definitely isn't a novice with a chainsaw, but he is nowhere close to expert level.
He is good but would go broke if he was logging.
Roy Lewis word! Well said!!
Funny thing is he buried his axe in the dirt at 25:20 potentialy dulling it lol
Terrific. My father and I took trees down when he built a house in the mountains. I was 11 and was allowed to do the 'bucking'. Dad made sure it was an easy cut for me. He taught me the safe way to cut by allowing me to learn on simple pieces.
I've cut a few trees down at that house since his passing. Use a lot of what he taught me. However, this video showed me a lot of safe ways to cut that I never knew. I am very appreciative to the instructor. Now I won't be pinching my blade quite as often.
With a number of Cherry trees starting to die, I'm likely calling in a logger to drop the trees for me. If I can offset the costs of his services by offering cherry logs for his mill I'll do that and in turn only clean up the wood I will use. Maybe even pick up the scraps at the mill for my uses. Sometimes it's better to say 'uncle' than to over due it.
After watching this all I can say is the Good Lord has been watching over me.
Amen brother
Yep, me too.
Me too.
I feel the same way
I heard that!
Excellent Video!, I'm a newbie and I'm sure there are many ways to do it but this guy explains things very well. At first i thought "who the hell is going to watch a 45 minute video just to cut down a freak'n tree!". Well, i watched it and i'm glad i did. I went out to my newly acquired woods and proceeded to level and cut up 7 tress in the 12-16 inch range (now i'm dragging my ass). I felt very comfortable doing it too. I did everything the guy talks about and i got home safe with 10 fingers and toes. Thanks ton for a great video.
👍🏼😂 good job bro
+Abdul Rahman Heheheheh, Abdul there is no trees where You are, only sand. Heheheheheheh.
Jackmann Jack feel good about yourself?go look in the mirror,ask who am I?
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Jackmann Jack there is no brain in your head. Only sand. Hehehehehehe
Extremely educational. I thought I knew what I was doing after 30 years but I learned a lot.
Incredible. I’ve been using a chainsaw for more than 40 years and never knew much of what was shown here. Never had an injury either. Obviously a case of my guardian angel protecting me as I’ve romped around the homestead blindly. Thanks for sharing so much valuable info, I learned a lot and really appreciate you wisdom.
This video has probably prevented a lot of potential injuries. And will continue to do so for many years to come. Thank you.
or caused them you cannot teach someone better than hands on. can you really expect them yo go out and cut tree that size just by watching a video and hoping they remembered it right and didn't misunderstand.. Better to have him or some other competent person else with you in person
Always great to watch another man cut a tree down. I've cut a lot of trees down but still can learn a thing or two. Thanks for the tips and tricks.
I have two acres of land with 65 live oaks, 6 Longleaf pines, and a wish to manage these green guys. The safety aspects the narrator makes can't be stressed enough or too often. For every successful project around here there's a Greg Norman story just waiting to happen. The cutting theory and production of this piece was top notch (kerf?). It's a reference video that I'll watch a few (dozen?) more times. Thank you, Husqvarna.
This is easily the best video for someone like me who has never fell a tree to watch. Really appreciate this!
It's always a good idea to review safety guidance on felling trees. No matter how many trees I have taken down it's always good to review these techniques prior to another job.
LOVED this video ...and learned ALOT from it!!! Don't let the haters get you down!!! You did a PHENOMENAL job of TEACHING and INSTRUCTING!!! Keep these kinds of videos coming, please?
This is an amazing tutorial that may save your life and prevent injuries! I felled trees in Colorado on the Continental Divide as foreman of a work crew for a few summers. I was the only one on the crew who ran the chainsaw, with only a rudimentary understanding of the practice. Every safety issue the instructor covers was something I encountered and either lucked out or figured out, or never understood fully. His limbing section is amazing. His Notch & Hinge felling technique takes out every problem and provides the safest solution. It is worth looking at his "How To" vids as well for a classroom explanation of what he demonstrates here.
This is the best instructional videos on this topic that I've seen. Very helpful, and has probably saved many injuries and maybe even a life or two. Thanks for putting this together!
As a moderate chainsaw user I must say this was a very good lesson in safe use of a chainsaw. It was well worth the time I spent watching it for a second time!
For the people commenting that this guy is taking too long, get educated on a few stats if you don't want learn about technical tree falling. In the US, a tree worker is killed every 2.5 days (this is the deaths that are reported, usually by businesses. this often doesn't include homeowners doing DIY). Each day on the job, an average tree worker statistically has a more likely chance of death than a policeman or fireman. This is due to primarily one reason: a lack of education and training. Chainsaws are dangerous and trees can be unpredictable, so maybe learning how to try and prevent a tree from "barber chairing" on you might be wise.
Barber chain phenomenon is so scary hahaha
Dan Pottage r
@@r.b.4611 It's no laughing matter.
Harry Potter can bring it down with his broom!! @@r.b.4611
Regardless to what some of these people may say there was a lot of good information in this video and I really appreciate it's being posted.
That had to be the best tree felling video I have ever watched. 45 minutes well spent on my part.
As an experienced nurse who's also trained in forestry and done some bucket / ground work in felling, I give a lot of kudos to this guy for taking the time to carefully describe and explain how to properly and safely fell a tree. I've listened to lots of guys (to date no other gal has had a discussion in felling with me) brag about the "dozens or more" trees they've "brought down without all that safety junk to worry about." But as a nurse, I've also listened to a number of those type of guys exclaim in surprise "I don't know how it happened to me, I've done it without a hitch so many times before" -- as they are tended to in a trauma room of the local medical center. Or years later, when they need a hearing aid or have some other injury-related disability related to tree work that could have been prevented. I get it: stuff happens... it's a risky endeavor. But some deliberation, patience, and good PPE goes a long way toward keeping us felling for many more years to come.
Absolutely outstanding and informative video. One of the more comprehensive. Thank you for taking the time to share your years of knowledge and experience with the rest of us. I have cut trees for firewood and land clearing on and off for over 40 years and still found some great tips. Those who made comments about the length; I sincerely hope you reconsider. This can be a very dangerous trade. Arrogance, ignorance, or hazards you might fail to recognize, can kill you in a second. Thank you again for a great video! Ken
Agree. Anyone without enough experience and came to watch this vid who feels it's too long should probably hire someone else to cut their trees down.
That was the best felling video ever...Thank you so much!
Jim
Thank you so much for teaching me some basics on how to cut down a tree. I never used a chainsaw or cut down a tree before in my life. And i succeeded in aiming a leaning tree away from my house that was only about twenty feet away. I learned so much thank you.
Great Video. I really like how you analyze and explain the cuts about as scientifically and from an engineering perspective as possible. Thanks!
I'm sure you saved a lot of people if they took the time to listen to this video or watch it very good I learned a lot
Or I should say applied what you were saying
Been running a chainsaw on my property for a couple of decades doing light clearing work. Gotten to the point of having a few trees to bring down. Up to this point nay I had to cut were in t 4 to 6" diameter range. Now there are a few in the 10 to 18" range and a couple a bit larger so I looked for a felling video. Glad I found this one.
As a retired credentialed teacher with over two decades of classroom experience and being an online educator in a number of "venues," I know good teaching when I see it. You are knowledgeable in your field and you know how to share that knowledge in a memorable and concise manner. I was also a volunteer firefighter for quite a few years and so safety is also a concern, so I thank you for all those safety tips you shared as well.
Great Job!
Thank you very much for an informative video on felling and bucking a tree. I don't use my saw terribly often, but the last time I did was with a group of guys from the neighborhood church that were helping neighbors remove trees after a hurricane. I really wish that I had watched this video before that. Your lessons about dealing with compression and tension would have saved me a lot of headaches and a lot of pinched bars. Yes, some portions of the video were perhaps a bit slower than necessary for me, but then again I at least have some experience with a saw. There were other times during the video where I was very glad that the instructor took it slowly, and repeated the lesson. It is impossible to create a single video for every skill level, so instead Husqvarna created a video designed for individuals with basically no skills whatsoever with a chainsaw. You could watch this video, and go cut down a tree immediately afterwards with basically no other training. I think you Husqvarna did a great job, and I learned a lot. For starters, I will probably start using that 70 degree notch cut in the future. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit this, but I never knew why my saw was angled that way. Now, I do, and now I know how to use it to my advantage.
I’m from Oregon. I subcontract the felling of timber on all sizes and types of logging operations. I’m from a family of loggers going back five generations, I’m among the sixth. I’ve done every job on a logging operation, but my single focus for the last 26 years has been felling.
1. This cutter’s chain is dull. Someone said his chain was probably dull on purpose or some nonsense, but never run a dull chain for any reason. It’s hard on you, your powerhead, bar and especially your bar tip. Also, if you’re boring you want a very sharp chain. Dull chains are dangerous and there’s no excuse for it. If you’re felling professionally, use chisel chains and get a good grinder. I always have a sharp chain on my saw and at least 3-4 sharp chains in my pack. As soon as my chain gets the least bit dull I change it. It takes less than 3 minutes and when I’m grinding my chains after work I only have to touch them up. Again, a sharp chain is not only easier on the saw and the cutter, but it’s so much safer I’m not sure how to quantify it. Another thing. Professional cutters do not round file - especially on the job!
2. Speaking of “Productivity”, you never use a farmer-face (“Open-face Notch” or “Conventional Notch”), you use a Humboldt Notch so when your tree fells, the butt of your first log is even all the way across. Otherwise, any mill will take 8-10” off that butt and when you’re talking about a large sale that could add up to thousands of board-feet lost.
3. Resting your saw on your leg while cutting your face is absurd!! That’s what dogs are for. I have pairs of oversized dogs on all my saws. I cannot believe what I just witnessed. SMH!
4. It only take a few seconds (with a sharp chain) to cut the bark from the sides so you can check your holding wood if need be. This is primarily reserved for large, merchantable timber with thick bark that can be deceptive.
5. Coniferous trees rarely barber-chair. It’s something you have to worry about with hardwoods. Hinges are great tools, but mostly they’re a waste of time with Fir, Cedar, Hemlock, etc..
With hardwoods, a good way to ensure your tree doesn’t barber-chair on you is to use a hinge like in this video, and also you can bore the heart out of your face, but still leaving 70% of your holding wood.
If you have a tree leaning hard, or with a bunch of limb weight on one side (like trees on the edge of the canopy), using a wedge only adds to the lean. I’ve used hinges on trees on steep ground and still had the damned thing explode the moment I touched the hinge.
I’ll say it again, sharp chains equal safety. Many times you just don’t have the luxury of using hinges. Sometimes you have to stay on the stump with a razor sharp chisel chain and keep cutting until there’s not enough holding wood for the tree to barber-chair on you.
6. Felling timber is, statistically and consistently, the most dangerous occupation in the U.S. - by a mile. Only commercial fishing comes close. Proportionately speaking, it’s more dangerous than being in the Military and Law Enforcement.
The point is this: do not watch UA-cam videos to learn the job!
Felling timber requires advanced problem solving, physical fitness, the correct tools and most importantly, experience.
You have to walk the job and get a very good sense of the land. You have to plan your lay and strip long before you ever start your saw. This means being able to think so many moves ahead it’s just silly. The job is absolutely not for everyone. Then again, I s’pose you could be an asshole by making your job easier while making the loggers job harder. Some fellers will know exactly what I mean by that.
Now, anyone relatively competent with power tools and working the land can drop a firewood tree now and again. My comment here mainly addresses professional felling. Nevertheless, please, do not think you can watch a UA-cam video or two and believe you’re equipped to fell that one tree on your property that you’ve wanted gone for a long time - or whatever the scenario. Bring in a professional.
This is my biggest problem with videos like these. You cannot teach safe felling techniques through UA-cam videos. Boring is an intermediate technique and should never be attempted by anyone without a certain level of experience.
I’m not trying to jump on a comment section just to talk shit. I refer to professional techniques because there really aren’t many beginner techniques and with an occupation this dangerous, I just feel it’s necessary to add my 2 cents. For those who’ve read this far, gratitude.
Alright then...
All you guys saying "get on with it" or "get a Stihl", if you think this video is painful you should watch the Stihl video. It will make you want to chuck your computer into the river. This is a methodical video for beginners, it is frustratingly slow for people with experience. That's what you should expect from a "how to" video for beginners.
Noooo! Don't do it! Computers are expensive to replace! Very funny though. We have a bunch of comedians on this site. It's great! LMAO, again!
I appreciate the time taken and explanations given through out this video. Thank you for educating me on how to properly cut a hinge and explaining compression and tension. It makes so much sense now. Pay no attention to the negative comments. The impatient attitude, I'm guessing, is from those with more experience than me. (And they didn't have to or need to watch this video). If they were learning something new, they would appreciate the thorough instructions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make this video.
New property owner here and have many pines to fell. I'm very thankful for this video and his others! Your definitely saving me time and quite possibly, injury. So thank you for putting this out there!!
I am 73 and I have been using a power saws for over 55 years. But this video has taught me more than any other instructional video or training I have ever had. Thank you, Paul from Texas
I have been cutting trees for 25 years. while doing so I have pinched my blades, bent three chain bars, and watched two friends hurt themselves. I wish I would have saw this 25 years ago so I would have known what I was doing wrong. You fellas who are badmouthing the video have probably done the same. This is the knowledge and safety basis to work from and yes he probably had a dull blade on purpose. I bet this fella could probably whip your behinds cutting trees when the cameras are off. Don't be arrogant morons.
have you EVER heard of using a plunge cut? Not to put him down but he looks like a typical factory rep -- all the book knowledge but little practical experience. He should spend time with a lumber crew.
Plunge/bore is the safest cut to use (provided you get it started correctly, which he shows you how to), especially with a leaning tree. Factory rep? C'mon. Just watch how he moves around and handles the saw. Everything is thought out with safety and efficiency in mind. That just comes from years of experience.
years of experience ... as a farmer
You are spot on regarding the arrogant criticizing ones. They tend to be over confident and end up injuring themselves or others. It's ALWAYS good to remain humble and live longer.
Rick S of
Great video, lots of important info for someone like me who doesn't know anything about cutting a tree down. Thanks for sharing your many years of experience. Highly appreciated.
This is by far the best demonstration on how to safely fell a tree I have ever come across. I want to thank Husqvarna for putting this out there. Having a clear understanding of pressure points when cutting limbs before & after felling a tree comes from years of experience working with trees. I have done many of the cutting techniques demonstrated here for 45 years now and I still learned a considerable amount of useful tips from this safety first oriented demonstration on how to properly fell & limb a tree correctly, efficiently & most importantly, safely... :-)
Thank you this awesome tutorial on felling a tree. Being able to understand the way a tree sits, leans, line of sight on where you want it to fall, escape routes, and notching gives me the confidence to fell a tree properly. As well as understanding tension and compression on the felled tree. Thank you for your time.
Absolutely amazing and captivating video. Never realized so much planning and effort went in to making a safe, professional cut. Thank you for taking the time to make this outstanding video.
This technique worked great for me. Probably saved me from some troubles. Thank you!
There's nothing that can replace a well trained, well taught person such as this guy. I watched all 46 minutes of this video and learned a lot! THis is the standard of teaching beginners on how to fell a tree. Thank you so much for this meticulously instructive video!!!!!
I’ve never fell a tree until this year. I watched this video literally about 10 times last year. I have now fell 3 trees and walk myself through every step of this video and every tree has come down safely and directly where I want it. Thanks so much for the deep explanation of everything!
Thank you for helping me fell my first tree! I had one leaning, similar to what you depicted with your first cut. I followed your directions precisely and it was a perfect fall.
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you very much! I’m glad there are guys like you helping to deepen the understanding of this industry so that nobody gets hurt.
Loggers in "This industry" don't fell trees this way!! This video is for DIYers working in their back yards. Albeit safer, a logger would go broke using this system!!
You guys are going to win over a Stihl customer if you keep posting good free educational videos like this.
I encourage anyone who uses a chainsaw to watch these videos uploaded by Husqvarna USA... I thought I knew how to handle a chainsaw and I'd taken down my fair share of trees... and then I watched these videos and I was humbled. This guy knows his stuff.
Very instructional.Covered almost all the bases in one video.I have 42 years of tree removal experience and still pick up good tips occasionally.Cheers from Down Under,Perth,Australia Cheers,Carson
The world's hardest wood is in Australia. I don't envy people that do tree work in Australia. 😬
Great video, learnt a lot from this. Well worth watching the full 45 minutes for lots of good advice. Going to watch it at least another time.
Best tree felling video ever. Awesome explanations.
This is an actual teaching video, not entertainment. Very detail oriented. Everything is explained with dimensions relative to size of tree, angles relative to other positions, etc. It precisely maps the processes and mental checks that are going on in the head of an experienced tree cutter and explains the why and how.
Great video, by an expert feller, with very good teaching abilities.
I got a Husqvarna saw a few months ago, and I am hooked on doing tree work, as an amateur.
I've watched lots of videos, this is one of the most useful.
So far, I've cut a large wind-blown oak, and a 50ft dead oak overhanging the house and driveway.
Great instructional video. I feel much more confident approaching a tree after watching this video. Thanks. Please do more like it.
Wow sir 🙏. Just came in from bucking a tree. Felled it correctly believed that bucking it was no big deal. Pinched off my saw and almost cost me a leg. Heaven sent keep posting you are a true master. One of the most thorough videos I've ever seen posted. God bless brother
I thought i knew every thing and now i think i know nothing.. Every day is a day at school in this life.. "LIFE BEING THE WORD" Truly a good Video for all to learn
even those who as i have been cutting for years never to old to be taught something new i guess. Thanks for your time fella much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, a lot of detail, need to watch more than once as all this information is gold! Great video, very instructional and the level of detail in the explanations make it very accessible.
Your a really good Instructor...good details explaining all of the math and science involved...what with applied forces and angles to consider .. thank you for taking time to make video showing the thinking behind being safe and getting results you want.. your information is excellent and appreciated. anyone saying anything negative either does not have patience to watch whole video.. cannot understand what your saying so does not see or appreciate the value of the safety in your details.. ignore those people.. they will be the ones doing it wrong and in an emergency room somewhere hurt someday because your information did not seem to be pertinent to them.
That is by far far far the most shallow face-cut I have ever seen. Honestly impressed
Anyone who cuts wood should watch this very informative video. Thank you sir you are a great teacher!
How did I get here? I don’t even have a chainsaw lol
You should totally get one ❤❤❤
😂 👍
I learned more from this video than several others that I watched. Very well done very well explained. Thank you
This man is total professional, speaks articulately, and offers concise and direct information for good results, and reducing potential risk. Great video
This is the best video I have seen as far as explaining the relative height of the back cut and compression and tension during limbing. If you do another one, please add to it: what to do when the tree sits on the hinge and you run out of wedges, and what to do if the tree hangs up on another tree.
Great video from a true professional, good insight on preparation and planning of tree cutting including safety precautions . I've learned a great deal from this video already.
Excellent presentation, giving us all the information needed in a clear, concise manner.
Well done.
Felling my first tree tomorrow. Been watching many of your videos feel confident I can tackle this safely. Thanks.
Safety Tips were excellent . . . just purchased a new Husqvarna & feel a lot more prepared.
Outstanding video, I am a relative "newbie" to tree cutting, but depend on it to heat my house. I have had dozens of "why did that happen" moments in the last 5 years and this video has answered most and them and taught me things I didn't even know could be done. Kudos!
Thank you for a very informational video and the procedures for safety when felling a tree. I know I learned a lot more than I thought I already knew! Great work and great teachings. Thank you.
I’m an amateur home owner cutting my own trees. I’ve learned a lot thank you!
Can't thank you enough for this. This is timeless, lifesaving information for homeowners. And instead of telling us what we can't do, show us how to do it right. Thank you.
I have four years experience logging and I learned something. His saw was dull for the first cut but that wasn't the case later. This guy is SAFE and knows how to teach it. All the wood cutters I know, including me, limb from the bottom up. It is the way I was taught. It's faster than moving up to the top first and the branches all angle up so its easier to access. If you pay attention there is no real danger. It might be safer from the top but that's not the way we do it in SW Colorado.
All very good, safety at every moment. Thanks for the help.
I watched this because I'm about to buy a property with some woodland. I'll be buying a chainsaw and this video probably saved me some injuries. Thank You.
Go Humberto! You only need ONE of those, sir. Practice!
I never really learn a technique until I can properly understand the forces at play. Explanations like this one, showing why a specific technique is chosen, are gold.
Just watched all your videos here on tree felling. Been using a chain saw for 30 years as an amateur, never hurt myself thank God but had quite a few binding blades, so I learnt a lot from your great instructions. Thank you for making the effort to put this material together and making it available to the public. Awesome job 👍🏼
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I'm a complete newby to all this and found this presentation really informative.
PIXYBASHER Informative? It;s a joke. Dull chain, bore cut on a tree that small, (he forgot to tell you about that chance of a root pull knocking your head off. Bore cuts can be useful in some situations, but not this one. And the tree didn't even go where he wanted it too.
Told you I was a newby,infact its even worse than that. Ive sold it back to the ex mrs..lol No good to me anymore and certainly no good for her..at least I got the money back..:-)
@@fuggetabodit which tree didn't go where he wanted? It looked like they all tipped right on the hinge to me.
Don't need a chain brake or a safety on a gun!
Solid A F - been working in forestry industry in Japan for about 5 yrs and this video just consolidated a lot I have seen. And, of course, mistakes I have made. I also have the benefit of working with a professional for the last couple of years that has dedicated his life to this art. So its a double hit. This is a keeper
I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video, you just may have saved a few lives, including mine.
I’m truly impressed! This is a masterclass tutorial, I will watch many times. Thanks for keeping us safe out there.
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This was an amazingly well done video. Extremely helpful. Thanks for posting.
I worked as a sawyer with the California Dept of Forestry in the Redwood Forest. This is first class training that I wish we had with the big trees. A most excellent training. Thank you.
After watching so many weekend cowboys giving terrible chainsaw advice on u tube, guys drinking beer ,guys with no safety equipment but a pair gloves ,guys that really don't know what the hell they're doing , it's good to see someone with your knowledge and experience showing people how it should be done, because as we know chainsaws take no prisoners ,and neither does a tree falling the wrong way, thanks awesome video.
A really good video, He was taking his time so you would understand the procedure. I didn't know a lot of the things he talked about and am really glad I watched this video. keep up the good work.
Goodness! A guy spends a day of his time filming a video to be instructive and maybe even keep one of you from killing yourself... and all you can do is dis the guy? Did you grow up attending a school that taught you to hate and criticize? Maybe you never heard that old saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!"
exactly. those guys should have worked with my uncle when growing up. we didnt get to cut trees until HE said we were ready. Wendell Eugene Denotter.
Sam you hit the nail on the head
Very well spoken. I found it to be informative as a novice. I don't know why people have to say mean things on UA-cam all the time. It's like my mom used to say, you ain't got anything nice to say don't say anything at all.
But then they wouldn't get to show how superior they are in front of complete anonymous strangers if they didn't critique an expert. Sad commentary not so much on their poor manners and sour disposition as much as their low self esteem.
I learn a lot from this video
On why and why not
Save me from killing myself 😁
So many homeowner , property owners, handyman, jobber
Who could have use the time to watch this and be safe
you can tell this is just a side gig for this guy doing videos for husqavarna. he is a professtional. I learned a lot from this video.
Fantastic video!! I learned more in this video than I have in the past two years watching other videos about felling and limbing and bucking! Thank you a million times over, Husqvarna instructor!