How To Kill A Tree + Tree Girdling

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  • @lockpickinglawyer
    @lockpickinglawyer 5 років тому +493

    Perhaps this is a silly question, but why was the sawing necessary? Just to make the job look neat?

    • @gighnisse
      @gighnisse 5 років тому +11

      I was wondering the same thing...

    • @monsterbacon816
      @monsterbacon816 5 років тому +51

      Statewide ban on motorized chainsaws, he said it at one point in the vid, to much risk of fire

    • @benmakepeace5759
      @benmakepeace5759 5 років тому +36

      So he had a clean line to work to. If a jobs worth doing n all that.

    • @KattDa
      @KattDa 5 років тому +49

      It's just to get deep enough first, and to make one clean line, so he knows where the top and bottom is, I believe. Also, what a coincidence seeing you here, big fan. I should've known you'd watch these videos too

    • @jacobbarnett9956
      @jacobbarnett9956 4 роки тому +14

      Wow my two favourite youtuber

  • @montanafowler2320
    @montanafowler2320 5 років тому +1291

    So it's been 3 years since the video I wanna see a follow up over the girdled tree

  • @ConvictJ96
    @ConvictJ96 6 років тому +155

    9:00 impressive seeing someone dig themselves a hole without a shovel

  • @razorfame9523
    @razorfame9523 6 років тому +506

    When he put the camera under the saw i could feel everything in my eyes

  • @Doxenation999
    @Doxenation999 6 років тому +771

    You're like the Bob Ross of killing trees. That was so relaxing.

    • @nassinfrias283
      @nassinfrias283 5 років тому +6

      @yesca jasta that's Bob Barker

    • @AG.Floats
      @AG.Floats 5 років тому +5

      LiKe tHe bOb rOsS
      Like every channel with every comment ever.

    • @DavidSmith-rf5je
      @DavidSmith-rf5je 5 років тому +2

      @yesca jasta best comment ever. I don't know if you were messing with everyone or you just had a brain fart. Still a great comment

    • @DeuceGenius
      @DeuceGenius 4 роки тому +5

      theres a happy dead little tree isnt it beautiful?

    • @thunderusnight
      @thunderusnight 3 роки тому +3

      Time to kill the happy little trees

  • @isidroortega3596
    @isidroortega3596 6 років тому +230

    I need me a girl that treats me like he treats this saw

    • @ModernProspector
      @ModernProspector 4 роки тому +9

      Any luck yet?

    • @jesusreyes4987
      @jesusreyes4987 4 роки тому +4

      ModernProspector I don’t think so dawg he hasn’t told us anything aye man I hope you find the girl!!

    • @CanadianMason85
      @CanadianMason85 4 роки тому +8

      Well you need to be as well made as that saw. If you want to be desired you must be desirable.

    • @adm1n66
      @adm1n66 4 роки тому +2

      Lmao

    • @JohnSuchman
      @JohnSuchman 4 роки тому +1

      Why did you have to say this!? 🤣🤣🤣. Can't watch this innocently now

  • @OnlyTwoShoes
    @OnlyTwoShoes 4 роки тому +300

    When he accidentally said his wife was his possession I thought to myself:
    "This man set out to kill a tree and ended up committing suicide."
    Thank God he caught that misspoken sentence in time.

    • @nolanwhite1876
      @nolanwhite1876 4 роки тому +18

      You don't know women! He's still dead! Fist of the North Star reference. "He's already dead!"

    • @Kysushanz
      @Kysushanz 4 роки тому +28

      My wife IS my possession - Law says so and so does the Bible. Likewise, I am her possession.

    • @danward64
      @danward64 4 роки тому +1

      Ha ha ha ha ha

    • @TheDeadestOfMemes
      @TheDeadestOfMemes 3 роки тому +4

      @@Kysushanz yea... I don’t think that’s how that works.

    • @bjohnston29
      @bjohnston29 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheDeadestOfMemes Why do you say "my wife" / "my husband" then? Not taking sides here, just throwing that out there.

  • @qyline8008
    @qyline8008 5 років тому +421

    Nobody
    UA-cam recommendations -
    "How To Kill A Tree"

    • @raygun26
      @raygun26 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @michaelree1412
      @michaelree1412 5 років тому +4

      Hey this is very useful for me 😂😂 don't judge me I have a lot of trees to get rid of in backyard.

    • @problematic7993
      @problematic7993 5 років тому +3

      Slowly

    • @wwpdvaldez2021
      @wwpdvaldez2021 5 років тому

      That’s exactly what I typed. UA-cam scholar.

    • @Isaacgates7
      @Isaacgates7 5 років тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @comaOOO
    @comaOOO 3 роки тому +142

    That moment at 9:20 with your wife was incredible. Way to not selectively edit and keeping the joke, and then correcting yourself in a cut. It shows everyone makes mistakes, you don't hide from them but you address them, clarifying. It was a real humanizing moment. Cheers.

    • @deusexaethera
      @deusexaethera 2 роки тому

      He did still categorize his wife as a thing, though. If someone wanted to take the opportunity to be offended, they would still have something to be offended about. I'm not sure there's a way to reword his original comment to completely sanitize it, though.

    • @UrsusSuperior44
      @UrsusSuperior44 2 роки тому +4

      @@deusexaethera
      "Three things that I will always keep solely to myself", if something like that would set off anyone - they're simply looking for something to be offended/picky about.
      If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
      The "thing" thing - that's just a language limitation. In colloquial language "thing" is often used to many things besides OBJECTS - to concepts, abstract ideas, titles - basically everything. Word "wife" could be seen here as a concept/title, not a particular person.
      He didn't call her an OBJECT.
      Anyway. As I said above - nitpicking. Hammer. Everything is a nail to some people.
      Edit: if you REALLY want to "de-offensive-ize" the statement even more, you COULD use "matters" instead of "things", but that would likely sound weird, since most things he mentioned were tools.
      People just should stop being offended by BS matters, for their own sanity.

    • @JamesTaylor-on9nz
      @JamesTaylor-on9nz 2 роки тому

      @@deusexaethera If we had to crucify every human that has ever said something stupid or badly thought-out, there would be no humans left.
      If you really want someone to lynch, at least target people that say unambiguously malicious and evil things, rather than simply imperfect people.

    • @alarikmarcus
      @alarikmarcus 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@deusexaethera It still jumped off the page as weird to me but I like that he both realized how bad it sounded and rephrased it in a more respectful way (I'm in no way religious but there's a popular religious brand in this part of the world that charges men with protecting their wives -- and yeah depending on your interpretation it's a little less honorable than it could be). Still, clarification was immediate.
      I also like that he realized the ribbing he'd get if his wife heard it without the clarification.
      Could've just said "don't touch my saws, only thing I'd hurt you over more is my wife" in my local parlance. Similar sensibility with very different wording.

    • @papafrank8900
      @papafrank8900 2 роки тому

      @@alarikmarcus i wondered why he didn’t say something about his child and i realized the video was made 6 yrs ago

  • @SillyWillySandoon
    @SillyWillySandoon 6 років тому +50

    It's really cool that he actually uses these old tools rather than just collecting them. Not to say there's anything wrong with collecting old, irreplaceable items, but actually using them for their intended purpose, so long as you take good care of them to ensure they last, is really awesome.

  • @kookwater456
    @kookwater456 3 роки тому +5

    You remind me so much of my grandfather. I have very many fond memories of him. He would always be outside, even in the week before he died. He was a busy body, and he taught me so many things. I miss him dearly. Thank you for your content

  • @VSO_Gun_Channel
    @VSO_Gun_Channel 5 років тому +119

    I’ve known of this concept since my youth, but I’ve never seen it done. Learning has occurred.

    • @Zenovarse
      @Zenovarse 4 роки тому +2

      I was told this as a child as well. Some how I thought once you girdle a tree, they die and wither immediately.

    • @bensoncheung2801
      @bensoncheung2801 3 роки тому

      42 likes

    • @jimbo5071
      @jimbo5071 3 роки тому

      @@Zenovarse if they were true there would be alot more money and alot less trees

    • @abhishekbillowria9317
      @abhishekbillowria9317 3 роки тому

      like you can open the lock anyway but why to do so if you have a key

    • @troymitchell7812
      @troymitchell7812 2 роки тому

      Likewise

  • @magnusdanielsson2749
    @magnusdanielsson2749 8 років тому +20

    in sweden it used to be a somewhat practise to making "fat wood"-logs for the bottom log in houses. but the practise is to no take off the bark all around, you leave a "life line" so it can live on an fill up with protective "juice". there is also one method where you cut off the top. or cut vertical strips(leaving one strip), this is supposedly the best method.
    there are examples of public houses commissioning fat wod logs several decades in advance. pretty cool ( i happen to be a fan of swedish log houses btw B-) )

  • @biosaber585
    @biosaber585 8 років тому +7

    i and my father own many old tools some of which we use and some we dont, our cross cuts and our double sided axe are among these and while the saws when passed to me will be fully restored the axe will be left and possibly hung. these tools to me are more than wood and metal and are all vessels that tell stories of ages gone by and each deserves to shine as bright as the next

  • @andrewaldujaili3145
    @andrewaldujaili3145 4 роки тому +44

    I wish the history channel made a show about this guy and not the drama-filled Ax Men

  • @ArkaelDren
    @ArkaelDren 8 років тому +8

    First time viewer, this man is a true Forester. I have spent most of my life in the Cascades 70 miles below Portland Oregon and this man values the forest, and is truly a respectable Forester. To those of you claiming killing trees, and how bad people are, your just plain ignorant.... end of story

  • @williamwazere
    @williamwazere 9 років тому +15

    I learned about this as a child.
    I was playing in the garden with a newly acquired pen knife which I was very proud of, naturally. I didn't really have a task so I was just cutting leaves and bringing twigs to a point when I thought I'll just mark this bark on a small tree. You see it in films and on old healed over trees so I thought it would be fine.
    I cut a ring all the way around a couple of times just to do it and my dad arrived up. He said with a slightly disappointed tone "why did you do that?" to which I replied "DId what, what do you mean?".
    He, realising I had no knowledge of the vital biology I had just interrupted, explained that I had just killed the tree.
    I felt a bit sceptical at first as it looked fine but I believed him like any child would. Sure enough the small tree died later on. I felt very ashamed of my ignorance and wasteful behaviour but it thought me a lesson about unintended consequences of small personal actions as it pertains to nature and natural resources.

  • @radiationgaming4127
    @radiationgaming4127 6 років тому +4

    this is my first wranglestar video & all i can say is wow. this is the most beautiful editing, music & scenery. this is the life dream of having.. im only 18 & hopefully have another 70 years to live like this guy, but if i dont ? this editing is so clear & immersive its like im already living it

  • @bluecollarboys2147
    @bluecollarboys2147 5 років тому +76

    4:41 "what we have now is an assault style saw"

  • @therealamerican99.76
    @therealamerican99.76 5 років тому +248

    Title: How to kill a tree.
    MrBeast *screaming ensues*

  • @shankarh6915
    @shankarh6915 2 роки тому +8

    So very well done! Appreciate everything about this video. Especially the respect and pride you have for your profession, tools and of course , everything else you’ve been blessed with!

  • @newfization
    @newfization 9 років тому +42

    Wow Cody! I just realized how you've been quietly improving your videos, each slightly better than the last. The camera work and editing, the angles and music, you've really put together a fantastic video here! You may not have intended to become a you tuber when you started out but you've certainly become exceedingly good at it! Plus I love the saw! Awesome video!

    • @clarksonchief
      @clarksonchief 9 років тому +2

      +snocat I agree. love the video, but noticed the camera work most of all..

  • @Frizzle1981
    @Frizzle1981 8 років тому +10

    I, for one, do like your video's mr Wranglerstar, whatever people say. Judging by the Likes of your video's a lot of other people do too. And don't do yourself short by calling yourself a layman, I have learned so much about handling and caring for my woodworking tools and craftmanship from your video's, it's priceless!!!!

  • @jogvanpcsimonsen380
    @jogvanpcsimonsen380 5 років тому +48

    I like learning small bits of everything, make you grow as a person.
    PS: Nice video.

    • @CrashCarson14
      @CrashCarson14 5 років тому

      Jógvan P C Simonsen small bits of everything. What is that called because im the same way

    • @bloodeagle2234
      @bloodeagle2234 5 років тому +3

      jack of all knowledge!

  • @spursphil81
    @spursphil81 4 роки тому +19

    Love watching and learning from you old schoolers your like everyone’s dad can’t buy this experience thank you for sharing. Always in my prayers. Respect.

  • @samo1.060
    @samo1.060 4 роки тому +31

    I did this to 1 of the trees in my grandparents house when I was a kid (no I didnt use a saw or anything I just slowly peeled it off overtime) and now I finally understand y it's dying and now I feel bad

    • @philtorres2975
      @philtorres2975 3 роки тому

      I used one of these type of crosscut saws while helping my uncle cut logs for firewood. It was a bit hard to get the swing of using the saw with 2 people in the beginning. That was many years ago.

  • @stephenjansevanrensburg6598
    @stephenjansevanrensburg6598 5 років тому +39

    A man that looks after his tools - good stuff! I think we all understood the context of the wife, chainsaw and saw comment 😀

    • @r.h.3084
      @r.h.3084 3 роки тому

      I'd have probably put my kids in that top 3 too lmao. We know what he means though. He'd kill over his family.

  • @gooneachiicheanoog8339
    @gooneachiicheanoog8339 8 років тому +74

    Wow, with that combination between the music and the tree slowly dying, that was strangely depressing. Haha!

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 6 років тому +5

      I think the music choice was due to the solemnity of the occasion of a tree dying. But yeah, it was depressing.

    • @Skinflaps_Meatslapper
      @Skinflaps_Meatslapper 6 років тому

      I think it's fantastic, TBH

    • @SCIIMazza
      @SCIIMazza 6 років тому +1

      Gooneachi icheanooG wich music is that btw?

  • @sammysines471
    @sammysines471 5 років тому +153

    This is the way forestry should be done, with respect and love.

  • @komodonation2115
    @komodonation2115 4 роки тому +28

    Me: “walks into my backyard”
    Wranglerstar: “starts girdling my tree”
    Me: “walks back inside”

  • @Floppin
    @Floppin 8 років тому +906

    0:06 hey guys it´s scarce here

    • @edg6779
      @edg6779 7 років тому +2

      ok

    • @radkeosu
      @radkeosu 7 років тому +1

      cringe

    • @VeggieBond
      @VeggieBond 7 років тому +1

      vsauce?

    • @Plumbusss
      @Plumbusss 7 років тому +1

      Robin what...? :/

    • @thempz4047
      @thempz4047 7 років тому +1

      Plumbus . Do you even know what that means?

  • @bagolbones5997
    @bagolbones5997 7 років тому +15

    great video man, don't let the haters get to you, I enjoyed watching the show, people who complain about it being "too long" and actually watch it all then take time to comment to complain about how long it is really have too much time on their hands, I really enjoyed it keep it up

  • @stanleydenning
    @stanleydenning 5 років тому +134

    May I borrow your wife for some house cleaning, Please. LOL I think your wife would be pleased to know that you just told the world that you love her with all your heart. I loved my wife like that. I miss her so. Carol S. Denning. 1941 - 2017.

    • @janmuller8407
      @janmuller8407 5 років тому +9

      Really sorry to hear that, I wish you all the best.
      Blessings from Germany🙏🏻

    • @stanleydenning
      @stanleydenning 5 років тому +9

      @@janmuller8407 Thank you for your blessings. Just happens to be that I am of German descendant. Not that it matters. Just thought I would throw that in.

    • @BMathiesen
      @BMathiesen 5 років тому +1

      So sorry for your lost. My condolences my friend.

    • @heretomakeyousalty6126
      @heretomakeyousalty6126 5 років тому

      Stanley Denning objectification for a woman as a cleaner, everyone dies mate no one will tell the world of ur dead wife, if she was famous she would be memorable as the world would of given her a day to her memory. Sorry no one is that important. Enjoy your last few years n be proud to know there are generations of people that will treat women with more respect then you have shown in your comment.

    • @stevendemoor3720
      @stevendemoor3720 5 років тому +9

      @@heretomakeyousalty6126 Thankyou for telling the world you're a Mangina! SMH..

  • @anotherboredgenius283
    @anotherboredgenius283 8 років тому +10

    thanks for another great video!
    1) never knew what those holes in a cc saw were used for,
    2) super funny about the wife comment! good recovery!
    3) i feel the same way about trees... i'm guessing most folks won't understand, but as an outdoorsman i feel the same way about all living things - to be treasured, protected, respected and appreciated - and occasionally responsibly harvested.
    happy 2016 to all!

  • @UberHaxorJuke
    @UberHaxorJuke 8 років тому +83

    i thought he ´was going to say "hey whats up guys it scarce here"

  • @chucktaylorii
    @chucktaylorii 5 років тому

    I was listening to my local gardening radio this morning and he mentioned tree girdling and I had to educate myself. Excellent video quality and explaination. Thank you so much for your time, I really enjoyed the look same your beautiful saw and your explaination.

  • @cclwashandsealniccatalano1693
    @cclwashandsealniccatalano1693 7 років тому +78

    lol "let me rephrase that"

  • @Fiirow1
    @Fiirow1 5 років тому +16

    I instinctively started blinking at 07:15
    Kinda funny... I didn't think the reflex translated to videos.

  • @kungavaen
    @kungavaen 4 роки тому +3

    Hello everyone! I tried out this on three big healthy spruces 2 years ago. I cut down the trees last weekend and I must say that this technique is a time and energy savior. First of all, the needles fell off about a year ago, which made the branches light to handle after the tree was cut and trimmed. Second of all, the logs were lighter and ready to be chopped for firewood. However, I will save the axe work for next year.
    So, I don't know why I haven't heard of this technique before. But it seems that this method is super sneeky for taking down trees for firewood purposes. I will also try out how this girdling works on trees that I will use for logs/lumber.

  • @georgesymons9843
    @georgesymons9843 8 років тому +109

    at least you try to take care of the resources at in in your possession.

    • @wranglerstar
      @wranglerstar  8 років тому +6

      +george symons it was I even took it out to show them what the perfect EDC should look like, LOL

    • @flashbackshred2241
      @flashbackshred2241 8 років тому +3

      Wranglerstar aren't you supposed to use an axe for bark so it doesn't dull your saw?

    • @peterreadett6127
      @peterreadett6127 7 років тому

      FlashBack Shred

    • @peterreadett6127
      @peterreadett6127 7 років тому

      FlashBack Shred t. Y

    • @jacktaylor1030
      @jacktaylor1030 7 років тому

      I figured 64-68 years old since you said the diameter at the start was 16 inches.

  • @justinwaugh4377
    @justinwaugh4377 7 років тому +272

    You're the Hank Hill of Trees.

    • @blubberboy1897
      @blubberboy1897 6 років тому +9

      justin waugh and the bob Ross of carpentry

    • @andrewplantgollum8689
      @andrewplantgollum8689 6 років тому +1

      This guy only knows how to kill trees. He knows nothing about them.

    • @1001-v6d
      @1001-v6d 6 років тому +11

      Plant Gollum oh shut up he's knows 10x more than you ur just a salty tree hugger

    • @Jimmyrileybarber
      @Jimmyrileybarber 6 років тому +7

      I do trees and tree accessories

    • @bill-or-somthingbill4390
      @bill-or-somthingbill4390 6 років тому +3

      Why do drugs when you can girdle a tree

  • @alexbravo734
    @alexbravo734 6 років тому +46

    I was on the couch at my firehouse and when his pager went off I jumped up and put my shoes on just to release it was his not mine lol

    • @bc-guy852
      @bc-guy852 4 роки тому +1

      Thank YOU, for your service.

    • @mathew66
      @mathew66 4 роки тому

      D Heath realise**

  • @seabears_hate_circles
    @seabears_hate_circles 9 років тому +52

    Cody these last few videos have been favorite of the whole summer. Really looking forward to more of these. Also, are you going to resume work on the timber frame cabin in the future?

    • @KYHillbillyStuff
      @KYHillbillyStuff 9 років тому +1

      +LoadedMod94 I believe he said that timber framing will be a winter project several videos back. I could be wrong though.

    • @seabears_hate_circles
      @seabears_hate_circles 9 років тому

      Cool, I seem to remember him mentioning it but I wasn't sure.

    • @scottbozarth8459
      @scottbozarth8459 9 років тому

      +LoadedMod94 He said in a video a while back that the timber frame cabin was all in pieces on a trailer during their move and somebody drove off with it. Unless he's started another project I'm not aware of, I think the cabin is gone for good. What a shame.

    • @seabears_hate_circles
      @seabears_hate_circles 9 років тому

      I know that. He still has half of it.

    • @timb37
      @timb37 9 років тому

      +Scott Bozarth People are mean

  • @kailen98
    @kailen98 8 років тому +398

    Ha that was funny how he said he owned his wife 😂. I'm glad he caught himself.

    • @xcvsdxvsx
      @xcvsdxvsx 8 років тому +41

      It's in the vows. To *HAVE* and to hold. Woman who marry agree to be property. Of course the men agree to also be the womans property too. But none the less.

    • @xcvsdxvsx
      @xcvsdxvsx 8 років тому +15

      Wise Beard Man Yea it wasnt meant to be taken too literally. It was just a bit of fun.
      However some thing in your comment was interesting and worth exploring i think. You say the right to not be owned is a fundamental human right. I would like to argue that, far to the contrary, the right *to be owned* is infact a fundamental human right. Now i know that sounds crazy but walk through the argument with me and see what you think.
      What is ownership? I think a pretty reasonable way to think about it is as a bundle of rights. Other rights can come with it but there are a few core rights one must possess in order to be said to own a thing. The first is the right to alter or change a thing. The second is to give another the right to alter or change that thing. The third is the right to transfer ownership of that thing to another party. This is sort of the general basics of the concept of ownership.
      Next I would like to posit as an axiom that the single most fundemental human right above all others is the concept of "self ownership". That is people, above all else, own themselves.
      If that definition is reasonable and the axiom posited is true than it logically follows that people are entitled to the right to sell themselves.
      Practically speaking we might contrive a scenario where a person would willingly chose to do this and be thankful for the ability to do so. Imagine a scenario where a mothers child is ill with a condition that would require vast resources to cure. Perhaps it is extremely rare and the cure would need to be researched and developed before it could be administered. Perhaps she might sell herself to some billionaire freakazoid in order to raise the vast sums necessary to research the cure to save her child.
      Just a fun thought expirment. You don't get a (i like to think) intellectually serious and rigorous pro slavery argument every day. ;)

    • @kingjames4886
      @kingjames4886 8 років тому +68

      who else instantly scrolled down to look for SJWs and feminists complaining?

    • @gooneachiicheanoog8339
      @gooneachiicheanoog8339 8 років тому +2

      xcvsdxvsx When you write a whole argumentative essay in the comments. Haha! Nice grammar. 🏫

    • @xcvsdxvsx
      @xcvsdxvsx 8 років тому +2

      Avah Hammond What grammar mistakes were made? Maybe some small stuff but looking back I think I got all of the important things right. Smaller ideas broken into complete sentences. Larger ideas broken into well formed paragraphs. Of course it wasn't perfect but it wasn't literally an argumentative essay. It was a youtube comment.

  • @nickkonkle541
    @nickkonkle541 3 роки тому +1

    ahh the first wranglerstar video I ever watched. years later still love the content. keep it up!

  • @JLockeM
    @JLockeM 7 років тому +21

    That little double bit ax is beautiful

  • @Brainchild69
    @Brainchild69 4 роки тому +15

    "I misspoke, let me rephrase that....."
    Good save.

  • @monimacer5769
    @monimacer5769 5 років тому +14

    I didn't know this could be so professional

  • @scottjenkins4613
    @scottjenkins4613 9 років тому +6

    Cody, I've mentioned this before but it is becomming more obvious as time goes on. Your videography skills are superb. A movie company might want to pay you big bucks for your skills.

    • @wranglerstar
      @wranglerstar  9 років тому

      +Scott Jenkins Kind of you to say however, I'm nothing more than an amateur,

    • @alexjacobs8399
      @alexjacobs8399 9 років тому

      +Wranglerstar Please! Gifted Amateur, if you please.
      I kind of snickered when you mentioned your three possessions and included your lovely wife. Talk about girdling... But I realize what you were trying to say before you said it.
      Nice recovery & lovely video!

  • @austincase914
    @austincase914 5 років тому +7

    Your pager going off had me jumping up to put on my boots 😂

  • @Rayman1971
    @Rayman1971 4 роки тому +1

    Done this for alder control, we used the hand scorps, but the power girdler was a blast!

  • @markm.9597
    @markm.9597 5 років тому +7

    Melody name at 6:22 👌
    Laid Back Guitars - Romantic & Sad Spanish Music - Kevin MacLeod

    • @englishmilly5555
      @englishmilly5555 5 років тому

      reminds me of those really dramatic scenes in g.o.t

  • @kennethotieno7741
    @kennethotieno7741 5 років тому +7

    You know you are passionate about what you do when you fall in love with your tools

    • @brandonfoley7519
      @brandonfoley7519 4 роки тому

      This dude LOVES his tools
      Have you seen the video about the cold steel trail boss
      It was borderline soft core porn

  • @jerseywide6.6l6
    @jerseywide6.6l6 2 роки тому

    Man. I had just drifted off when the tones went off. My feet were on the floor and my shorts on before I remembered I don't have a pager anymore that I left the company for a while lol. As always. Great video. Even if I'm late to watching it. A treat as always brother.

  • @AlMost951
    @AlMost951 9 років тому +7

    Anyone who can’t recognize the risk a dead tree poses is pretty unlikely to comprehend what “Killer Tree” and skull and cross bones means when placed on said dead tree. If you really think a sign is going to help I suggest “Hard Hat Area”. Thanks for explaining to me the benefits of girdling, I really didn’t “get it” until you explained it, and when I first saw the “Killer Tree” tape I assumed it was dipped in poison like the strips that are used to poison gypsy moth caterpillars.

  • @andymcqueen5141
    @andymcqueen5141 7 років тому +43

    I thought he was going to say my wife is a close second to my saw.

  • @archaicsage4803
    @archaicsage4803 2 роки тому

    This was one of the best random videos I have ever seen. I was completely enthralled the entire time.

  • @harrybiikini3561
    @harrybiikini3561 7 років тому +16

    I would like to add another reason for girdling.
    Girdled wood tends to last longer. The nutrients are used up, so spores cannot multiply. The tree is less sensitive to sap-stain or mold fungi which will lay the wood to waste.
    Fungi can be prevented with using fungicide at the saw mill. Light mildew can be treated. But why not girdle most trees destined for high quality wood like in construction, furniture, instruments, mouldings, etc?
    Generally, you increase the quality and durability of the investment at a very low cost.

    • @harrybiikini3561
      @harrybiikini3561 7 років тому +1

      PS @wranglerstar, what is that piece of music at 6:30?

  • @tonymusic720
    @tonymusic720 7 років тому +38

    Just saw the first sign of spring on a tree...
    What a releaf

  • @w96725
    @w96725 4 роки тому

    That mistake corrected was a WONDERFUL testimony! Many men desperately needed to hear that! God bless you!

  • @TheToby272
    @TheToby272 8 років тому +12

    I don't think you get enough recognition for your camera work, it is truly magnificent!

    • @robertjackson3219
      @robertjackson3219 Рік тому

      The saw was originally part of the on vehicle equipment on a WWII halftrack and probably surplused.😊

  • @vegeta9621
    @vegeta9621 7 років тому +850

    No need to apologize, anyone with half a brain will understand what you meant.

    • @juliankolle3699
      @juliankolle3699 7 років тому +46

      enough people sadly would'nt

    • @iWinRar
      @iWinRar 7 років тому +13

      Vegeta damn I only have 49/100th of a brain

    • @AbduCola
      @AbduCola 6 років тому +32

      That's not true. A lot of people on this channel are right wingers. Most of which have below average intelligence, as well as treating their women as possesions

    • @Marines_Memelevolent
      @Marines_Memelevolent 6 років тому +15

      AbduCola Bruh

    • @dirtfriend
      @dirtfriend 6 років тому +32

      "doesn't work anywhere" hello from denmark where socialism works. enjoy your mass public shootings and lack of public healthcare!

  • @anthonywilson4873
    @anthonywilson4873 3 роки тому

    That helper handle is so well worked out it’s so refined simple strong easy to use. Lot of thought gone into it.

  • @PaticusMD
    @PaticusMD 5 років тому +8

    Your saw bag looks exactly like a Canadian forces vhf antenna bag. From the fabric, to the stitching, to the straps

    • @Joseph-eh4rs
      @Joseph-eh4rs 5 років тому

      That's typical military canvas, which are very durable. Used in equipment bags and tents. At least that's what I saw in the US Army 20yrs ago.

  • @jamesshelton308
    @jamesshelton308 5 років тому +3

    I love how casually you saw around that tree in a straight, level line to meet your original cut.

  • @nicholaswurster4656
    @nicholaswurster4656 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed your music choices for your videos. I helps to convey your passion for your tools and your appreciation for the wild.

  • @Blakehx
    @Blakehx 6 років тому +117

    Nice save 9:00! I've been told more than once... You may see women for sale on the internet, but they are not possessions! Hahaha! Great stuff as always, thanks!

  • @donutves
    @donutves 8 років тому +30

    that saw cuts it like butter 😯

  • @Spazzycat14
    @Spazzycat14 6 років тому +1

    I have a saw similar to that. Helper handle and all. Have never used it, hangs on the wall in my house. Never rusted, but used by a master arborist. Kept it very clean.

  • @scottydoesntknow254
    @scottydoesntknow254 7 років тому +134

    3.5 foot? are you only 4.5 feet tall? haha

  • @moosejuice2166
    @moosejuice2166 7 років тому +47

    5:39 fuck em the forest has him now

    • @marksarte3515
      @marksarte3515 7 років тому

      moose juice216
      f u

    • @thatsthedaddy2988
      @thatsthedaddy2988 7 років тому +2

      Mark Sarte You obviously didn't get the joke. joke..... Joke.

    • @maxwellritz3156
      @maxwellritz3156 7 років тому +1

      That's funny as shit

    • @PortalHoar
      @PortalHoar 7 років тому +2

      he put the receiver back in his pocket and said that meaning its not his thing to worry about

  • @chavoac9713
    @chavoac9713 5 років тому +2

    These old videos are so enjoyable and therapeutic. Thanks again.

  • @HighDollar17
    @HighDollar17 9 років тому +8

    3 1/2 feet? That saw nearly reaches your neck

  • @josephsimpson1710
    @josephsimpson1710 4 роки тому +27

    “The saw was detained later that day on charges related to molesting young wood.”

  • @andrievbastichy8551
    @andrievbastichy8551 Рік тому

    the humility this man exudes is commendable.
    nice informative video. well done.

  • @chrisdroney8141
    @chrisdroney8141 5 років тому +5

    I like that instead of just editing out that joke about his wife, he leaves it in so he can correct himself. We all slip up from time to time and as long as you own up to it I have nothing but respect for that

  • @westhouse4641
    @westhouse4641 3 роки тому +3

    Being one of this mans tools seems like such a wonderful life.

  • @sindrerudshaug
    @sindrerudshaug 3 роки тому

    I like the honesty. If you mis-speak/mis-think, you keep it for documentation of our human mistakes.

  • @mattystewart8
    @mattystewart8 6 років тому +53

    😂😂 my posessions “my wife” i could see the feminists coming from a mile off until you corrected yourself. You are her posession dont get it the wrong way round haha

    • @vaughanlloydjones3884
      @vaughanlloydjones3884 4 роки тому +2

      No dude.
      Your wife is yours.

    • @laizalott
      @laizalott 4 роки тому

      Alien UFOs; Bigfoot; Feminists who scour youtube for innocuous videos to get angry at.
      Things that don't actually exist, but which crazy dudes swear they see all the time.

    • @brandonfoley7519
      @brandonfoley7519 4 роки тому

      @@vaughanlloydjones3884 virgin forever huh?

  • @GTC1967
    @GTC1967 9 років тому +4

    A girdling rasp would make quick work of that trunk, I can't believe you don't have one in your collection.

  • @Sabi1234567890Asdf
    @Sabi1234567890Asdf 3 роки тому

    This is the videos I miss. Such a different attitude then what you have now. This seems alot more positive and informative. I hope you have taken the time the last few days to read my comments

  • @sasrebel
    @sasrebel 8 років тому +45

    my god that is a beautiful saw...

  • @oliverphillips9
    @oliverphillips9 6 років тому +6

    I like how he didn't even mention his kids when reading off the list of things/people he wouldn't loan to people

    • @Fede_uyz
      @Fede_uyz 4 роки тому +1

      I mean, kids do go to school which is handing them off to some stranger for them to educate them

  • @gilligancharliebrown399
    @gilligancharliebrown399 4 роки тому

    My wife was over heard me watching this video and she commented on the beauty of the music you chose to accompany your presentation. I agree it is very nice indeed. I remember some years ago there was this nice little cherry tree not far from our front door on common public property that brought much beauty and joy to the neighborhood. One day I caught this rotten mean kid peeling the bark similarly to the girdling you demonstrated here. I told her that she just killed that tree. She snidely retorted that "No! That's not going to kill it!" But it did and it had to be cut down. Every time I saw her walking by the little stump I'd point at it and say "too bad you had to ruin that poor tree, you must be proud of yourself"

  • @ems2n21
    @ems2n21 6 років тому +3

    While I appreciate the attention to detail and neatness to your whole cut, is it necessary to make a cross cut at all? How wide would it need to be to work and does the width have anything to do with how quickly it dies? I have yet to make a standing stag for firewood but can certainly appreciate the need. Thanks for serving - fire/rescue/EMS.

  • @vaulimere
    @vaulimere 9 років тому +5

    +Wranglerstar lol, I had that exact thought when you mentioned your wife as one of the top three possessions. Glad you clarified it :D
    I'd be curious to know how much "habitat trees" really help reduce the spread of invasive and destructive insects. It seems as though they don't just hang out in one tree, but spread like a virus everywhere they can reach (like the pine beetles).

    • @goodbodha
      @goodbodha 9 років тому

      +Jon Stewart (Vaulimere) I am also curious about this. My wild guess is that habitat trees provide more room for birds and the birds as a result cut back beetles by eating them so much. I do think though that the idea that beetles will just hang out in the one tree is questionable. Seems more likely that the abundance of food there would result in a spike in population that would just go after the other trees that much faster.

    • @Ham68229
      @Ham68229 9 років тому

      +Jon Stewart (Vaulimere) Cody did state 1 fact about this. 1 dedicated tree per 1 acre. If you break that down, that's actually a lot of trees on a small property. I'm unsure as to how much acreage Cody has but, I'm sure, we're only seeing 1 small part of it.

  • @mikkosrussos
    @mikkosrussos 6 років тому +1

    I love this guy, salt of the earth - i am not ashamed to say that I have serious saw envy

  • @matthewedwards5872
    @matthewedwards5872 4 роки тому +4

    i love how you always leave your mistakes in! Im sure Mrs Wrangler appreciates the expansion on that point !
    Also, is that a compass that clips onto your watch, or a watch with a built in compass?

  • @12345641759
    @12345641759 5 років тому +11

    Best piano intro cut away ever lol was that intentional 😂😂

  • @wpatrick22744
    @wpatrick22744 5 років тому

    My mate did this to a pine tree years ago and it seeped pine pitch and healed itself it's still active today.great vid and I'm a big fan of Dave from the pathfinders school a great inspirational bloke too thanks for sharing

  • @99003jack
    @99003jack 8 років тому +12

    like the guitar music.

    • @wranglerstar
      @wranglerstar  8 років тому +8

      +John Sexton thanks.

    • @xtralarsproductions
      @xtralarsproductions 7 років тому +3

      However what is it?? Im sure ive heard that piece before, any insights, anyone?

  • @Show-be3yk
    @Show-be3yk 6 років тому +4

    Hahaha, I thought he was going to clarify that his wife was number 1, cause I was waiting for the joke about how the chainsaw is the other thing in the top 2.

  • @donbyczynski2357
    @donbyczynski2357 3 роки тому

    I think we all understood what you meant. You take pride in caring and providing for your family. Mrs.WranglerStar is one tough cookie also I don't think anyone would disagree.

  • @nctamid604
    @nctamid604 7 років тому +25

    jeez! whenever I try to peel off a small bit of bark from a tree, people get really really mad at me and ask me what I would think if I was that tree.. lol

    • @frankwall5397
      @frankwall5397 6 років тому +3

      TheTacticalBarrage how do you know trees don't think?

    • @bakadeshi_aunstudios
      @bakadeshi_aunstudios 6 років тому +2

      they (trees) don't have a brain. you need a brain to think. I wonder how those people feel about all the grass and weeds they are murdering when they cut their lawn. lol

    • @ivanadriazola1991
      @ivanadriazola1991 6 років тому

      They actually can, we just dont know how, they know when they have plants around them and can even distinguish them, they kinda live in a society.
      Something is true, they dont feel pain or any other animal emotion fisical or psycological including human's

    • @Coconutscott
      @Coconutscott 6 років тому +1

      So, how are things in California?

  • @riverfallscory
    @riverfallscory 8 років тому +4

    Do you have any "after the girdle" videos? Like what it breaks like? How it fell down?

  • @henryfreund_
    @henryfreund_ 5 років тому

    I accidentally girdled a tree in Alaska when we got a Takeuchi track steer stuck in this mixture of mud/clay that just sucked it in. We strapped a tow strap around a tree and used the bucket on the skidsteer to pull it out. All the twisting on the tree girdled it and forever ruined that row strap because it was then coated with old, sticky sap. Great video

  • @miken5413
    @miken5413 3 роки тому +4

    I was shocked when a friend of mine, helping to clear dead standing wood, ran my chainsaw right into the dirt. I told him he just dulled the chain, and to be careful. It was time to sharpen anyway. 60 seconds later, my same friend, who happens to have at least twice the hours on a chain saw as me, ran it into the dirt again. I’m no longer letting anyone use my saw.

  • @AbdulAleemShekhani
    @AbdulAleemShekhani 5 років тому +6

    AAAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAA The married man speaketh :P
    You headed it off right at the path sir, well played.

  • @voEovove
    @voEovove 6 років тому

    I had to do that this morning to a healthy tree... I felt absolutely horrible doing it. Anyway, I really enjoy these videos. Can't think of a better way to spend my time than to be around nature all day and working like Wranglerstar.

  • @rc98092
    @rc98092 8 років тому +15

    The guy in this video and his crosscut saw need to get a room! Yikes!

    • @JAHinHK
      @JAHinHK 8 років тому

      Thank you. That made me giggle.