This is an excellent video explaining the basics to a proper method of felling a tree. Thank you Felixia, it's wonderful to see it demonstrated so well !
Nice clean notch is what counts and you demonstrated nicely, here in the Pacific northwest we're encouraged to use the Humboldt cut to maximize board feet. Thank you for sharing its interesting to see how it's done around the world.
Disclaimer at beginning of video needs to be fixed. "never try this with proper training", should be, never try this without proper training. Keep up the great work.
Very similar to our safe corner method and it rules! So much wood removed, but the tree only goes when you want it to and the final cut is so quick if it goes without the need for a felling bar/bashing of a wedge. Great explanation of a top felling method.
That's my sister right there I can definitely see you selling the zrunner project in your country. That was absolutely a great demonstration of all of the important points of felling a tree.
A good and interesting video. We do things a bit different here in the northwest US, we rarely bore a back cut except on a heavy head leaner and normally use a humbolt face. Regional differences are interesting and usually for good reasons. Thank you.
I use a 28” light usually. Where I’m at if I need to make more cuts I can and 28x2 brings you to 56, with 54-55 being about as big as I’d want to go before switching to a bigger bar and chain. Don’t have as many very large trees except for some species of oak and typically because of how they grow you have to climb and do some work first, or use a bucket truck/man lift to change the balance.
@@Femalelumberjack You're welcome. And keep up the videos. Your demeanor may well inspire people to smile more and complain less. Refreshing to say the least
Trees here in Australia are predominantly very hard, dense hardwood eucalyptus. We mainly use skiptooth full chisel 3/8 chains on 20" + bars. We tend to mainly scarf and then cut from the back toward the scarf, wedging as we go.
It is very interesting to see how people fell trees, around the world. That's the same over and undercut we generally use on the east coast of the United States We usually come in from the back, horizontally after making a boring cut and ease up before the holding wood and then put a felling wedge in and bang it in, from there. Some people only use a bore cut on leaning trees. Doesn't hurt to be extra cautious though! Out west they use a Humboldt wedge, much larger trees as far as, girth on the west coast.
Hallo, sehr gut erklärt und sehr gut demonstriert!!! Sehr schönes Video!!! Bei uns nennt sich das Stütz-/Haltebandtechnik. Die Bezeichnung ist egal, die Fälltechnik ist identisch. Sehr sicheres Verfahren vor allem auch am Hang. Ich kenne das Verfahren seit 2008 mit guten Erfahrungen. Macht Freude Ihnen zuzuhören und zuzuschauen. Einfach super. Für Ihre anderen Videos kann ich Sie ebenso nur loben. Sehr gut und verständlich gemacht! Respekt und Respekt, dass Sie diesen Job in Vollzeit machen! Machen Sie weiter so und passen Sie gut auf sich auf. All diejenigen Personen, welche tagtäglich, Woche für Woche, Winter wie Sommer, diesen gefährlichen Job in Vollzeit und größtenteils auch noch im Akkord ausführen, gebührt größter Respekt!!!
@@reinhardmuller3406 UA-cam (or my application) FINALLY translates languages in comments! I always wondered what y’all were saying, so I’m really enjoying reading non-English comments.
That was very good i learned a lot i am going to give it a go on the next tree i cut. i would just cut the face then go to the back and make a cut to the face until the tree would fall but the problem is unless you have a big enough tree to drive a plastic wedge in behind the saw as you are cutting to the face the tree can lean back on the blade trapping the saw. now i see how it is done thanks.
I just watched your excellent tutorial on tree felling, and have used your method many times. But I am not familiar with the reason for the two angled cuts, either side of the notch, to prevent "rabbit ears". Could you please explain that term and the reason for those two cuts? Thankyou.
Great video! Interesting to see how good technics have all the same fundamentals with slight variants around the world...I prefer using plastic wedges...its easier on the chain if they contact and lighter, your pizza or triangle safety lock is interesting I was using more like quarter moon...I will try your approach, feels stronger...finally the first cut at 45 degree, I prefer slightly over 90 because it reduce the risk of kick up logs when the tree falls and brake the hinge. I guess its a question of personal preference. I like your work and way you explain things. Great work!
really enjoy your information , I've never left a pizza slice before . I have always called it a strap LOL but i look forward to trying the cut exactly how you described it here in your most excellent video .. hi from California USA ..
Wow, I thought I was the last one to use steel wedges, I finally converted to plastic about 3 years ago...A lot easier to carry and saves the chains...Great video, thanks
Awesome video! Your quality of videos is excellent. I can see this channel growning expadentuly if you continue to make videos. Great work aswell. Cheers!
HELLO , great work ... my method is first cut -45 degrees abowe line , second cut is straight line , than back cut is whit line -45 degrees of fisrt cut , so you cant be in dangeorus ina any sitaution becasue you have natural hinges . After fall tree I make a clean shot and that is all.
Thank you for the video! I don't really have a lot of experience. I have not seen some of the methods you used. Can you please explain what you meant by the notch should be 2/3 width of the tree? What part of the notch? Did you mean maybe 1/3 the width of the tree if referring to the depth? Or maybe if I am looking straight on the notch I should still see some of the tree intact on either side? I guess that would keep you from going too deep with the notch?
Hi, just discovered your great channel. I work in forestry in Ireland. My question is; where can I get that tsumura bar that is on you beautiful 261? Looked on line but can’t seem to find one. Keep up the good work Dave
@@Femalelumberjack hey, thanks that is extremely kind of you. I’m on Facebook so maybe we can pm on there. What is your name on there I’ll look you up…….if you still have it! All the best Dave
It's nice to see someone pretty who is feeling trees besides men. I'm kinda jealous I live in michigan and as far as I know here in America we cant get the stihl 500 yet. But good video now of I have a log I know a safer way to cut it shorter rather than just unsafely cut it I'll bore cut it standing up so the log has less chance to barber chair😂🤣
@@buzzincalifornia I own one too as of 2 months ago when I commented on the video a year ago the only way to get one they were selling for 1600$ I got one with a 25in bar 1300$. Its the best saw I've ever used
Got part 2 if my test tomorrow. Lots to take in. I've been shown 4 cuts. None of them this one. 😄 Looks good though. At 55, why boss is putting me through this, God knows? Still, I've learnt alot. Knackering though. 😄👍
@@Femalelumberjack Ok! Thanks for info. :) Here in Finland stores sell only Husqvarna and Stihl stuff for professional usage so your helmet look odd to me. I'm little bit lumberjack myself and i have 2 chainsaws (Stihl 201 and Husqvarna 550 XPG). I work in my own forest but I'm planning this year to do some forestry work for customers too. Lets see what happens. Exciting... :)
Good video! Is a Yo-Yo (Drop) start something that is taught in Denmark? Does having the bar to the right make this permissible? We often see this after returning students have been out in the industry copying the established operators.
Excellent video. "Notch 2/3 the width of the tree" ... you meant 1/3, right? 2/3 could be fatal. But then again, maybe that's because my trees are 1/3 rotted.
Hi. I'm from Sweden and I havn't seen or heard abort the side things (after the notch, round 3:40min). Please talk a little bit more about that. Another thing, why place the felling cut one inch above, what's the advantages? In Sweden we been learning, that they should be on the same level, so just a little courius. Ha a nice day. 👍
You can go very close to level depending on the tree and land situation. However, all trees need to be thought about and worked out mentally before the first tooth hits wood.
Interesting that you see the need for a disclaimer about using UA-cam, when all the chainsaw manufacturers post videos on UA-cam on "How to fell a tree"...
Why should the felling cut be one inch over the face cut? I usually do them in the same line, never had a problem with that. I have seen a lot of videos when they teach the same thing, never understood why.
It's a safety measure that prevents that the tree slides backwards. Normally a tree doesn't slide backwards but if you hang it up accidently it's way more safe this way.
Everybody thinks they know how to cut a tree down, but that is not the case. You show one of the proper ways. Thanks
This is an excellent video explaining the basics to a proper method of felling a tree. Thank you Felixia, it's wonderful to see it demonstrated so well !
Glad you liked it
Nice clean notch is what counts and you demonstrated nicely, here in the Pacific northwest we're encouraged to use the Humboldt cut to maximize board feet. Thank you for sharing its interesting to see how it's done around the world.
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@Zayd Ibrahim Try FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
@Princeton Merrick Yup, have been using Flixzone for years myself =)
@Princeton Merrick Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !!
@Zayd Ibrahim You are welcome =)
Disclaimer at beginning of video needs to be fixed. "never try this with proper training", should be, never try this without proper training. Keep up the great work.
Bravo, apple Schnapps for the teacher. Great demo for others learning.
"Never try this (without) training"
Very nice work. Keep it up
Very similar to our safe corner method and it rules! So much wood removed, but the tree only goes when you want it to and the final cut is so quick if it goes without the need for a felling bar/bashing of a wedge. Great explanation of a top felling method.
It's nice too see woman like u in the field
Thank you
@@Femalelumberjack your very welcome I've worked with woman who work harder then most men who have been on my crew
That's my sister right there I can definitely see you selling the zrunner project in your country.
That was absolutely a great demonstration of all of the important points of felling a tree.
Brilliant, superb clarity. Not just do it this way, but why I do it this way & what to look out for ! Perfect. Keep the videos coming !
Chas Warren thank you!
Been watching buckin for about a year and a half and just found you. I'll be checkin you out here and there.
Glad to have you here :)
A good and interesting video. We do things a bit different here in the northwest US, we rarely bore a back cut except on a heavy head leaner and normally use a humbolt face. Regional differences are interesting and usually for good reasons. Thank you.
Definitely different here on the west coast in the States. I run 32” bars on my saws. Thanks for the video as always.
I run a 96" bar on my 261
@Stevo Reno I’m in Oregon as well.
@Stevo Reno you as well
I use a 28” light usually. Where I’m at if I need to make more cuts I can and 28x2 brings you to 56, with 54-55 being about as big as I’d want to go before switching to a bigger bar and chain. Don’t have as many very large trees except for some species of oak and typically because of how they grow you have to climb and do some work first, or use a bucket truck/man lift to change the balance.
Looks like you really love your job. I wish you a long and prosperous career.
Reg Coates thank you
@@Femalelumberjack You're welcome. And keep up the videos. Your demeanor may well inspire people to smile more and complain less. Refreshing to say the least
Your words are greatly appreciated, thank you very much!
Very informative video for a new person learning to cut down trees. Love all you videos.
Glad you liked it
Great job!!! I'm totally envious of your 500i!!!! Hopefully they start showing up in the States soon. Until then me and my 461 will have to do. 😁😊🤗👍
Ken Spreutels thanks! Yes miss 500i really is something ❤️
It’s here. I used a 461 for years and the 462 is nicer. Some friends have them. I held out for the 500i. Love it so far
Moin
This my favorite fellingcut, too. It‘s easy to cut and a very safty way, to cut down the tree. 😎👍
Greetings, Dirk
Trees here in Australia are predominantly very hard, dense hardwood eucalyptus. We mainly use skiptooth full chisel 3/8 chains on 20" + bars.
We tend to mainly scarf and then cut from the back toward the scarf, wedging as we go.
It is very interesting to see how people fell trees, around the world. That's the same over and undercut we generally use on the east coast of the United States We usually come in from the back, horizontally after making a boring cut and ease up before the holding wood and then put a felling wedge in and bang it in, from there. Some people only use a bore cut on leaning trees. Doesn't hurt to be extra cautious though! Out west they use a Humboldt wedge, much larger trees as far as, girth on the west coast.
I’ve never cut down a tree with a female lumberjack but thanks for the setup.
Hallo, sehr gut erklärt und sehr gut demonstriert!!! Sehr schönes Video!!! Bei uns nennt sich das Stütz-/Haltebandtechnik. Die Bezeichnung ist egal, die Fälltechnik ist identisch. Sehr sicheres Verfahren vor allem auch am Hang. Ich kenne das Verfahren seit 2008 mit guten Erfahrungen. Macht Freude Ihnen zuzuhören und zuzuschauen. Einfach super.
Für Ihre anderen Videos kann ich Sie ebenso nur loben. Sehr gut und verständlich gemacht! Respekt und Respekt, dass Sie diesen Job in Vollzeit machen! Machen Sie weiter so und passen Sie gut auf sich auf.
All diejenigen Personen, welche tagtäglich, Woche für Woche, Winter wie Sommer, diesen gefährlichen Job in Vollzeit und größtenteils auch noch im Akkord ausführen, gebührt größter Respekt!!!
Gut geschrieben, aber sie wird es wohl nicht verstehen, da sie Dänin ist. ;)
@@reinhardmuller3406 UA-cam (or my application) FINALLY translates languages in comments! I always wondered what y’all were saying, so I’m really enjoying reading non-English comments.
That was very good i learned a lot i am going to give it a go on the next tree i cut. i would just cut the face then go to the back and make a cut to the face until the tree would fall but the problem is unless you have a big enough tree to drive a plastic wedge in behind the saw as you are cutting to the face the tree can lean back on the blade trapping the saw. now i see how it is done thanks.
I’m glad you could use my video
That’s a lot of equipment for a baby tree stump at ground level. Good sponsor placement though just have to get the wood chips out of your boot.
Great demonstration and variation on felling. I think I'll give it a go. Many thanks!
Nice work! 😊 And thank you for saying it, that only professionals should be doing this.
Great teaching video for us novices. Great work. Thank you
You’re welcome
You explain that better than me. I tell people to read the owners manual. The basic stuff is in there.
I just watched your excellent tutorial on tree felling, and have used your method many times. But I am not familiar with the reason for the two angled cuts, either side of the notch, to prevent "rabbit ears". Could you please explain that term and the reason for those two cuts? Thankyou.
Great video! Interesting to see how good technics have all the same fundamentals with slight variants around the world...I prefer using plastic wedges...its easier on the chain if they contact and lighter, your pizza or triangle safety lock is interesting I was using more like quarter moon...I will try your approach, feels stronger...finally the first cut at 45 degree, I prefer slightly over 90 because it reduce the risk of kick up logs when the tree falls and brake the hinge. I guess its a question of personal preference. I like your work and way you explain things. Great work!
Thank you.
Hey great video! What would you say is the minimum diameter of tree trunk you‘d be using the bore cut on?
Lucky piece of wood 😉. Excellent English 👌 your such a smart young lady. Bravo 👏 Good show.
The most beautyfull lumberjack all over the world from poland with love!!!!
really enjoy your information , I've never left a pizza slice before . I have always called it a strap LOL but i look forward to trying the cut exactly how you described it here in your most excellent video .. hi from California USA ..
You can handle that saw young lady. Good work.
Wow, I thought I was the last one to use steel wedges, I finally converted to plastic about 3 years ago...A lot easier to carry and saves the chains...Great video, thanks
Aluminum
Awesome video; thanks! In my area, angled back cuts are popular; drives me nuts! People think it prevents the tree from falling backward... SMH...
Thank you! I know how you feel…
Should the notch cut be deeper like 1/3 the width of the tree? What is the recommendations on how deep the notch is?
Awesome video! Your quality of videos is excellent. I can see this channel growning expadentuly if you continue to make videos. Great work aswell. Cheers!
Mackenzie Grant thanks 😊
I’ll do my best to post more
@@Femalelumberjack Your welcome and Thank you!!👍😀
I don't understand what you say ... But I really like your videos !! 👌😏
Merci beaucoup :)
In Austria it's called "Sektionsschnitt".
Good demonstration!
Thank you
In Deutschland „Sicherheitsfälltechnik“ . Habe gute Erfahrungen damit.
Gruß nach Austria
Solid work 👍👍 what size bar? What type of chain? Thanks 😊
😀 A great informative video - well done 👍🏻
HELLO , great work ... my method is first cut -45 degrees abowe line , second cut is straight line , than back cut is whit line -45 degrees of fisrt cut , so you cant be in dangeorus ina any sitaution becasue you have natural hinges . After fall tree I make a clean shot and that is all.
Thak you! Exactly what I was looking for!
Good demonstration.
Greatings from Austria
Thank you :) Maybe I'll try to do one in german some day ;)
Why do you prefer the conventional face over Soren Eriksson's open-face technique, considering you utilize his methods for the rest of your felling?
Because the conventional allows me to make the notch closer to the ground. I don't like to waste wood when working in the forest ;)
Nice video, well explained. One question: Why not cutting the holding wood from the inside out? Just curious... Cheers!
Here’s my problem…. I have things to do, and keep seeing your smiling face looking at me from suggested videos. How am I going to get anything done? 😉
Great video thank you, I'm jealous I want a 500i . We still haven't gotten any 😩
Pete Crabtree such a nice saw ❤️
@@Femalelumberjack I'm hoping that we get them after the first of the year. I really want one looks like a great saw
Hey I was just wondering how the 500i was doing.
@@petecrabtree6734 Oh it's lovely! I love that saw :)
Thank you! Very usefully video 👍
Good job..unfortunately my workers comp requires an different style lead notch...but dang your accent is awesome
You make it look easy, and the way you handle the saw! You really are a pro. I need a helmet, can you tell me where you got your's? Looks comfortable.
Thank you for the video! I don't really have a lot of experience. I have not seen some of the methods you used. Can you please explain what you meant by the notch should be 2/3 width of the tree? What part of the notch? Did you mean maybe 1/3 the width of the tree if referring to the depth? Or maybe if I am looking straight on the notch I should still see some of the tree intact on either side? I guess that would keep you from going too deep with the notch?
You should still see 1/3 of the tree intact (1/6 on each side) :)
Hi, just discovered your great channel. I work in forestry in Ireland. My question is; where can I get that tsumura bar that is on you beautiful 261? Looked on line but can’t seem to find one. Keep up the good work
Dave
If I still have it you can have mine
@@Femalelumberjack hey, thanks that is extremely kind of you. I’m on Facebook so maybe we can pm on there. What is your name on there I’ll look you up…….if you still have it!
All the best
Dave
It's nice to see someone pretty who is feeling trees besides men. I'm kinda jealous I live in michigan and as far as I know here in America we cant get the stihl 500 yet. But good video now of I have a log I know a safer way to cut it shorter rather than just unsafely cut it I'll bore cut it standing up so the log has less chance to barber chair😂🤣
I own a 500I and I live in the states
@@buzzincalifornia I own one too as of 2 months ago when I commented on the video a year ago the only way to get one they were selling for 1600$ I got one with a 25in bar 1300$. Its the best saw I've ever used
Thank you for the informative videos, keep up the good work!
What's your favorite saw to use?
It depends of the job and size of tree but my favorite saws are ms261c and ms500i
@@Femalelumberjack I'm a regular home owner so I'm thinking of getting a MS251 Wood Boss or MS250.
Omg i love this girl we need to clone you a million times and the world would be a better place
Great clear explanation. 👍😁
super compétente et très jolie ! j'aime beaucoup ce qu'elle fait
Good technique.
thanks for the tutorial!
My pleasure!
Got part 2 if my test tomorrow. Lots to take in. I've been shown 4 cuts. None of them this one. 😄 Looks good though. At 55, why boss is putting me through this, God knows? Still, I've learnt alot. Knackering though. 😄👍
Hi! Greetings from Finland. :) I like your videos and subscribed you channel. What helmet you are using?
Thank you ;)
I'm using Protos Integral
@@Femalelumberjack Ok! Thanks for info. :) Here in Finland stores sell only Husqvarna and Stihl stuff for professional usage so your helmet look odd to me. I'm little bit lumberjack myself and i have 2 chainsaws (Stihl 201 and Husqvarna 550 XPG). I work in my own forest but I'm planning this year to do some forestry work for customers too. Lets see what happens. Exciting... :)
Great video, interesting bar on the MS261…
As always, a great video
Good video! Is a Yo-Yo (Drop) start something that is taught in Denmark? Does having the bar to the right make this permissible?
We often see this after returning students have been out in the industry copying the established operators.
Hmm. I know now that I knew less than I thought!
Thanks!
Good informative video keep up the good content 👍🏾
Thanks
Great, explanation. 😎👍well done. 👍🏻
Glad you liked it
Excellent video. "Notch 2/3 the width of the tree" ... you meant 1/3, right? 2/3 could be fatal. But then again, maybe that's because my trees are 1/3 rotted.
what is it gets a brand that made your helmet here, and can it be bought in Denmark
Great information. Thanks
Where this tree has rods its mistification or whot???
Awsome video 👍
Thank you
Good job👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻
Thank you
Hi.
I'm from Sweden and I havn't seen or heard abort the side things (after the notch, round 3:40min). Please talk a little bit more about that. Another thing, why place the felling cut one inch above, what's the advantages? In Sweden we been learning, that they should be on the same level, so just a little courius. Ha a nice day. 👍
You can go very close to level depending on the tree and land situation. However, all trees need to be thought about and worked out mentally before the first tooth hits wood.
Awesome,good information
Thanks
Looks pro to me :) Kudos!
Very well explained.
Great video!
I am unclear about the depth of the notch cut, I heard you say 2/3 cut, I was instructed to cut a 1/3rd notch. Can you clarify
I've heard people say 1/3rd notch as well. I think both are fine :)
Your notch was only a 1/3 as I would have expected. Avoid 2/3 terminology as someone may attempt to remove a 2/3 notch/wedge and end up in difficulty.
Interesting that you see the need for a disclaimer about using UA-cam, when all the chainsaw manufacturers post videos on UA-cam on "How to fell a tree"...
Ridiculous hey!! Like petzl with rope access product's they put the instructions in with them!!
Yea, the irony of it. Lawyers and risk are like oil and water. All in the same bucket but don't want to mix.
I got a idea .I use chalk or a marker to mark my cut lines
Thanks for this content!
Thank you
I'd like to see the same explanation with a smaller bar
Great video
Great explanation!
Your hired, can you start next week
Haha sorry gotta finish my education as a forest and nature technician :)
Nice one
Good information👍
thanks
You are awesome
Yes i know just for exemple!!!
Why should the felling cut be one inch over the face cut? I usually do them in the same line, never had a problem with that. I have seen a lot of videos when they teach the same thing, never understood why.
It's a safety measure that prevents that the tree slides backwards. Normally a tree doesn't slide backwards but if you hang it up accidently it's way more safe this way.
dejlig video!
Mange tak
Damm girl u are great and vary cute too. Great video too love the 261c
Tenks supper super 👌👌💪💪😍😍🙏🙏❤️❤️
Nice👍
You have complete chain roll siz 325" still
Well Done
Buen video
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PhEnIx 24_15 hi, good to see you here as well 😉