"Free style" Chainsaw Cuts, No rigging Line

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  • @MeltingFingers
    @MeltingFingers 4 роки тому +13

    Now THAT'S the kind of video's I love watching! Thanks August. Since I'm living and working in a city that's mostly what I do. No heavy rigging and huge machines.
    Can't wait for the pruning video.

  • @dukeflem
    @dukeflem 4 роки тому +10

    I love this video, and especially the happines in the voice and smile on the face. You're like Rocky the flying squirrel with a Panther bar.

    • @larry4674
      @larry4674 4 роки тому

      At the start of the video, Rocky The Flying Squirrel shows up and says, “And now, here's something we hope you'll really like” ;)

    • @lougiddings4054
      @lougiddings4054 3 роки тому

      Can you explain the set up and mods on your echo saw?

  • @danpowell1776
    @danpowell1776 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you August. Sometimes I wonder if you realize how many questions you answer through your narration and the tree work that you might consider insignificant. I learned quite a bit about safety on this one just from watching.
    Champion on my friend 🏆

  • @joepwillems
    @joepwillems 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video with showing us how you tackle these situations. The reason why I watch this channel. Always great content and lots for me to take in and learn from. Thanks for that!

  • @JoshuaCollins
    @JoshuaCollins 4 роки тому +3

    "August Hunicke does snap cuts?!" 😆👏
    Man, I can't wait to do my first traverse. Y'all make this stuff look so easy. Much respect!

  • @StihlChainsaws
    @StihlChainsaws 4 роки тому +20

    You gotta go two hands...Not on the saw....on the limb😂👍
    Luv it!
    STAY SAFE

  • @fredmcg9442
    @fredmcg9442 4 роки тому +1

    I love watching professionals work. All experience and no ego, great job!

  • @scatoutdebutter
    @scatoutdebutter 4 роки тому

    all right! ... a pruning video coming up!
    Great video... I was with you with every movement, cut, handling the limbs, thinking through it all from my own limited experience.
    I'm just about resigned that I might never really be doing this sort of thing... even on small trees... bummer... but getting older, changing priorities, making best use of time... I think I must needs be pulling away from pursuing this work (the climbing anyway... learning curve)... but I still love watching these videos focused and imagining myself making every move.

  • @michaeljestice4234
    @michaeljestice4234 4 роки тому

    Knees high!! That’s why some truckers put their seats low. It’s easier on the back. Key for my back is not to stay in one spot too long.
    Another great video!!
    Loved the whole video

  • @SmokeytheBeer
    @SmokeytheBeer 4 роки тому +13

    I am so jealous of the modified 2511. Next time I'm in Oregon I know where I'm making a stop...

    • @65BAJA
      @65BAJA 4 роки тому

      I really like mine. Not modified though. It's so light and easy to maneuver.

    • @mrpesky163
      @mrpesky163 4 роки тому

      Do you set the idle higher than usual? His seemed high - I guess, I'm no expert.

    • @dingomanz7
      @dingomanz7 4 роки тому +2

      @@mrpesky163 idle is fine. He said the exhaust and timing are modified which it why it sounds different

    • @corpsiecorpsie_the_original
      @corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 роки тому

      Why not just call in to order it?

    • @micdiva
      @micdiva 4 роки тому

      I love mine. I barely use my 201 anymore just when i absolutely need it

  • @uhenoalvarez3480
    @uhenoalvarez3480 4 роки тому

    I simply love to watch a true journeyman work! Learn a lot from you thanks bro, keep the vids coming.

  • @dprevish100
    @dprevish100 4 роки тому

    I like your impromptu saw holder in 22:10;) those branches were the perfect cradle for a quick rest!

  • @rogerbamatutz1927
    @rogerbamatutz1927 4 роки тому

    That was beautiful August. There's just no substitute for experience. You make it look so easy. I was anxious for you up there were the wood was so small.

  • @dwaynemadsen964
    @dwaynemadsen964 4 роки тому +20

    "Ooh, I hit a guy down there." That's why we wear these stylish hats! It isn't JUST to look Fabulous!
    There are so many pine needles on the neighbor's roof, I can not imagine that needles have not been getting into that pool as well. Was this removal inspired in part as a way to improve neighborly relations?
    Our Brother says "Climb higher and cut smaller" August has an ancillary to that axiom: "Climb higher and cut lighter!"Thank you for another post, some people MAY have been going into withdrawals! Stay safe my Brother!

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal 4 роки тому +7

    I appreciate you posting up videos like this of "small removals". I am very familiar with
    the "freestyle cutting" or I usually say cut and chuck. Having those tiny drop zones always
    keeps your limb toss skills at a high level eh??? 😉
    Sorry to hear your back is still bothering you. I'm praying you'll get some relief sooner rather
    than later. And the landscaping in that yard really does look great.
    Thanks again for sharing a bit of your day.
    Keep yourself safe my friend.
    Randy

    • @RambosParadise
      @RambosParadise 3 роки тому +1

      cut and chuck is a very common term over here in the uk

  • @cynthiabeckenbaugh5189
    @cynthiabeckenbaugh5189 4 роки тому

    No hand strength left. So I am not allowed to run a chainsaw. So I listen to your. Love it. My son says I am crazy, I loved cutting wood. Thanks for the knowledge , just wishes for the smell. Lol

  • @msky33
    @msky33 4 роки тому

    Deep face cut at 20:20 is a good trick to know. I use 2 slings sometimes to lower a small top like that one. “But if you can do then do it” lol. Thank you for sharing your videos 👊

  • @itzOLE3
    @itzOLE3 4 роки тому +1

    Hope your elbow heals up, we need more videos! 😀 its fun watching you work, no matter if its craning a monster or a dusty aspen.

  • @JessePawlak
    @JessePawlak 3 роки тому

    On your echo 2511-t, what’s the biggest bar size you use 14”?

  • @Deezle_Gaming
    @Deezle_Gaming 4 роки тому +3

    I started climbing this year as an amateur for work around the house, I've learned a lot from your vids. Biggest tree I've done so far was a badly leaning 100ft Black Locust. I cut two 30ft tops out of it, I tell you there's nothing better than dropping limbs and tops exactly where you want them to go.

  • @tommyandresen8160
    @tommyandresen8160 4 роки тому +2

    Watching August climb just never gets old

  • @sonnyblazer5504
    @sonnyblazer5504 4 роки тому

    And to think you own a crane but never forgot 'how' it's done! Thank you August & God bless you all. Sonny (CT)

  • @geraldmoore3686
    @geraldmoore3686 4 роки тому

    Never boring, always a great job.

  • @sawmillingGarry
    @sawmillingGarry Рік тому

    I do the same thing I started out climbing in line clearance late 90s and a lot of the guys with the 16 in tall boots would wrap it around the boot just didn't seem like it tighten the spur up close enough for me I always did it up there👍. the 16in Hoffman's back in the 90s I wear the 16 inch tall red dogs now. Thanks for sharing great videos

  • @jrhoward411
    @jrhoward411 4 роки тому

    That little echo and the panther bar go good together

  • @horseeivind
    @horseeivind 4 роки тому

    Great film August :) I also love it when I can manage without rigging. Birch is definately best wood around here (Norway inland) to do magic with.. Love the sound of your little Echo. I asked Richard nicely, and he made me a couple also :)

  • @wcakgilleran
    @wcakgilleran 4 роки тому

    Like for the tip on the spur pads. I have the same pads and I always found it hard to tighten the top strap because the aluminum is so rigid.

  • @hartshut
    @hartshut 4 роки тому +1

    I live in the north valley. I like the parts of your videos where you pan the surrounding area. I try to figure out where you were working.

  • @stick0035
    @stick0035 4 роки тому

    I'm exhausted August it's bloody tough sitting watching you work.

  • @johnallen470
    @johnallen470 4 роки тому

    Awesome work. A worthy "Well Done" from Queensland Australia.

  • @chtclimbing
    @chtclimbing 4 роки тому +1

    Ah yes the dreaded small drop zone. Lol whenever we pull out the hand saws guys think it’s safe now. Thank goodness it was only a small branch. I love me handsaw. Props Hunicke take care of your back brother.

  • @Calopteryx0
    @Calopteryx0 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed watching this one, I do like the little explaining notes, 👍🍀

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 4 роки тому +2

    I'd have to give you an A+++ on that work August! Your limb tossing equals your axe throwing skills:)

  • @kasnitch
    @kasnitch 4 роки тому +9

    one knee up versus standing long periods with both legs extended fully, is easier on the back . we're not designed to stand in one place too long, be it in a tree or the ground . especially with all the years of hard work you've lived .

  • @ar15gator
    @ar15gator 4 роки тому

    Love the measuring system, size of a beer can, size of a red bull can, Nice!

  • @brianwilliams3044
    @brianwilliams3044 4 роки тому

    U r GOOD, always fun to watch u work them trees.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brianandlindafairchild1237
    @brianandlindafairchild1237 4 роки тому

    That aspen wobbling gave me the ebbie jeibies. You guys are crazy nuts but somehow sane.

  • @karenthrone7936
    @karenthrone7936 4 роки тому +3

    Your channels doing well, when I finished watching this video it gained 468 views. Good one.

  • @hphillips7425
    @hphillips7425 4 роки тому

    That echo sounds good. When the weather is cooler I am going to work on mine

  • @tommarklow6557
    @tommarklow6557 4 роки тому +11

    Being 60 years old and having a bad back I understand where and how it hurts especially using a saw, but my saws are a little bit heavier, I do like that little echo you use. Personally I haven't cut much this year, only out at my sister's house, 3 foot diameter beech and a 2 foot diameter maple, the beech uprooted during a storm and the maple was just dead. If I had your nerves I could climb tree's, so needless to say I drop them ( without damaging other live tree's) keep up the faith August, stay safe and keep up on the videos when you are safe to make them 🤓

    • @jamesnorris2027
      @jamesnorris2027 4 роки тому +1

      Jaidyn Marklow fell asleep reading this

    • @corpsiecorpsie_the_original
      @corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 роки тому +3

      @@jamesnorris2027 - why did you feel the need to make that comment?

    • @austen9556
      @austen9556 4 роки тому +2

      James Norris yeah but who asked

    • @tommarklow6557
      @tommarklow6557 4 роки тому +2

      @@austen9556 excuse me, but I wasn't talking to either one of you, I was talking to the man that runs this utube site.

    • @austen9556
      @austen9556 4 роки тому

      Jaidyn Marklow “Excuse me” lmao did I some how offended you by trying to humiliate somebody because they were being ignorant he said he fell a sleep reading a comment that wasn’t made for him the reason I said ya but who ask was because I new it was meant for the UA-camr

  • @paulkelly1702
    @paulkelly1702 4 роки тому

    Love your cutting vids. Keep them coming!
    Stay safe out there

  • @joshpomponio2993
    @joshpomponio2993 4 роки тому

    Thanks August like ur style of let’s just make easy I know sometimes u can’t do it that way but u guys make it look that way a lot

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd 4 роки тому

    I always enjoy your videos.

  • @arthurbolton8477
    @arthurbolton8477 4 роки тому

    that was refreshing to watch you freehand the trees down , some of the blokes on here put a rope on a pencil, .keep up the good work,

  • @Thetreefella
    @Thetreefella 4 роки тому +1

    August!!!love to see y'all work!!!hope all's well in your neck of the woods brutha 👊👍💚🌳💚🌳💚

  • @tonyalways7174
    @tonyalways7174 3 роки тому

    Neat precise, almost delicate, and very impressive. Good job 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jeffklecan9329
    @jeffklecan9329 4 роки тому

    August you are one bad dude keep the videos coming take care

  • @mattdraper1388
    @mattdraper1388 4 роки тому +3

    Silky smooth in that tree man's got skills! I can only hope to be that level of pro one day #efficiencyatitsfinest
    🤟🤟🤟

  • @maxtout3248
    @maxtout3248 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro 🤙 definitely was awesome to watch.

  • @it426
    @it426 4 роки тому

    Another great one August!!!
    Thanks!!

  • @paulgoodall_
    @paulgoodall_ 4 роки тому

    Cool to hear our Aussie Eucs get a mention August. Do you get to work in many in your neck of the woods?

  • @BaumpflegeMertens
    @BaumpflegeMertens 4 роки тому +8

    First ! Greetings from germany

  • @donnierobertson3088
    @donnierobertson3088 3 роки тому

    Great job and video like always

  • @brianfloyd8033
    @brianfloyd8033 4 роки тому

    Awesome job buddy...😉 glad to see you still got it after all the fancy equipment you have nowadays! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Sea-forest
    @Sea-forest 3 місяці тому

    You could never be boring us

  • @davesilvia9711
    @davesilvia9711 4 роки тому

    thanks for taken us up the tree!

  • @kriskyle2226
    @kriskyle2226 4 роки тому +1

    I'm gonna give the straps a try ..thanks for the tip..love the videos 👍👍

    • @kriskyle2226
      @kriskyle2226 4 роки тому

      Awesome man you liked my comment..you just made my day..I learn so much from watching your videos

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks 😁

    • @kriskyle2226
      @kriskyle2226 4 роки тому

      I tried it yesterday..it worked very well

  • @willtillmann4077
    @willtillmann4077 4 роки тому

    Freestyling is where it's at! Nice

  • @Dirtdreams
    @Dirtdreams 2 роки тому

    I use the same hand saw. Its been pretty good so far.

  • @edsida
    @edsida 4 роки тому

    That was dope August. Thank you

  • @bradywatcherson498
    @bradywatcherson498 4 роки тому

    Thanks August, great vid! Take care.

  • @robertbarkey3194
    @robertbarkey3194 Рік тому

    That was Cool n you made it look so easy😅

  • @thereallevel27
    @thereallevel27 4 роки тому

    Do you stop to fuel or do they hoist you up a new saw?

  • @danpowell1776
    @danpowell1776 4 роки тому

    I've seen a tip for stabilizing the climbers that have Velcro on the upper part of the climbers. They're running the boot strap underneath the gaff before strapping them to your boots. It anchors them to your foot better without slipping.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому +1

      Ya that too

    • @brianbarrett8739
      @brianbarrett8739 4 роки тому +1

      Huh. . . guess I don't have to do that since I have to drill a lower hole to make the shin pads fit me on now 2nd pair of spurs. That puts them on the MASSIVE calves of a guy that is 5' 4" and 118lbs.

  • @johndurant8687
    @johndurant8687 4 роки тому

    How you liking those suspenders on the saddle?

  • @n3qdz
    @n3qdz 4 роки тому

    I realize you have all the experrriance and what not but one day you will show your stunt double ROFL! Seriously, awesome job and the MVP not the calves, but the Echo, Rich got the thing running like it’s on drag race fuel!

  • @jeffreyrubish347
    @jeffreyrubish347 4 роки тому

    Very nice work!

  • @alanmagee1207
    @alanmagee1207 4 роки тому

    GREAT JOB AUGUST.

  • @jacobtidwell9166
    @jacobtidwell9166 4 роки тому

    August i have been doing tree for 20yrs and starting to get into some new techniques of climbing as well of safety practices but still find it hard not to one hand to cut and grab. I've heard some refer to you as bit of a cowboy for this. I feel its acceptable curious to your thoughts on it. I would like to work with you guys sometime if I ever made out that way.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому

      Ya, cowboy is a complimentary term to me 🤷🏼‍♂️😁 I hate when they use “cowboy” in a derogatory way.

    • @jacobtidwell9166
      @jacobtidwell9166 4 роки тому

      I agree 👍 know your limits and work to them. Your videos are awsome my family makes fun of me I broke them on the big screen at Thanksgiving. Hell just watching big trees get disemble with crane and ran thru the big chipper gets me fired up. I say send it

  • @cerberusbonsaiarboricultur774
    @cerberusbonsaiarboricultur774 4 роки тому

    Wow you're using the hell out of the 2511t, damn man I'd just bought my 355t and am still happy w/ my 25cc g2500-clone (10" ;P ) but everytime I see one of your newer vids, and you taking that guy up as-default such a high%, makes it harder & harder to hold-off of buying one when they're just $399...
    What mods does yours have? Is it running a 1/4" pitch setup? Gah that powerhead is just something else I've gotta get one, already told myself I was buying a 620p next week it's going to be tough-as-hell to be in the dealer and buying something while the 2511 leers at me from the wall :P

  • @patrickhendrickson3928
    @patrickhendrickson3928 4 роки тому

    That saw sounds like it was built by Rich! Myrtle Creek?

  • @evanhooten4459
    @evanhooten4459 4 роки тому

    Gonna have to get me one of those angry little saws.

  • @mdfprosecutor17
    @mdfprosecutor17 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video! Stay safe.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 4 роки тому

    Wow, that was some awesome work. Stay safe.

  • @magnumtreefalling6400
    @magnumtreefalling6400 4 роки тому

    Who modded the echo? We have a local guy been doing them for a couple years now.

  • @vathtube389
    @vathtube389 4 роки тому

    luv it😍 stay safe bro

  • @Ithzzz
    @Ithzzz 4 роки тому

    August are you not bothered by the small gas tank on the echo 2551t ? I recently got one at work and it just runs out slightly to fast I feel 😥

  • @harrisonkatzz7090
    @harrisonkatzz7090 4 роки тому

    How did you get the line up the tree ? You never show that suddenly its there.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому

      I just climb up A little higher than I’m working each time and set the line. That way I have better work positioning. There’s no magic trick. Just go a little above the work area, set line, then work the area and go up some more.

    • @harrisonkatzz7090
      @harrisonkatzz7090 4 роки тому

      @@AugustHunicke Hi show us that move because it looks way up thanks for the answer from Pickering Canada

  • @ack373
    @ack373 4 роки тому

    I like your ramborista hat

  • @uprootedtreeworks2369
    @uprootedtreeworks2369 4 роки тому

    Got two trees just like this I need down. What was the bid on this.

  • @blakeb4399
    @blakeb4399 4 роки тому

    Where did you find the panther bar for sale? cant find them

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому

      Soon have them for sale on my website. They’re only available in UK now

    • @blakeb4399
      @blakeb4399 4 роки тому

      @@AugustHunicke ah how soon???

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому

      Blake B 🤷🏼‍♂️I ordered em

    • @blakeb4399
      @blakeb4399 4 роки тому

      @@AugustHunicke GIMME GIMME I want that 20 for my 200t 😂

    • @blakeb4399
      @blakeb4399 4 роки тому

      @@AugustHunicke maybe a 18 probably a 18

  • @justindenson8089
    @justindenson8089 4 роки тому

    Is the 355t as good as a Stihl 201 in your opinion August

  • @arranbarnett4165
    @arranbarnett4165 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video, as always though

  • @mentalsid3701
    @mentalsid3701 4 роки тому

    What make of pull saw is that you're using?

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому

      Stihl I think this time

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому +1

      Unless you meant pole saw in which case it was Stein.

  • @matteckert6676
    @matteckert6676 4 роки тому

    Wonder if he ever hits the safety ropes with the saw? Couple of those cuts looked close

  • @benjaminwhiteley83
    @benjaminwhiteley83 4 роки тому

    Whats that saw weigh? Like 6 pounds?

  • @willtricks9432
    @willtricks9432 4 роки тому +1

    Tree to tree transfer is why we do the work. Cheers

  • @chuckfowler8875
    @chuckfowler8875 4 роки тому +1

    Yo what happened to yelling headache before you drop anything.

  • @michaelwade8033
    @michaelwade8033 4 роки тому

    What type of boots do you wear, I’m about to buy new boots, looking for suggestions

  • @jamese4219
    @jamese4219 4 роки тому

    Sounds like a good plan👍

  • @pc5813
    @pc5813 4 роки тому

    I really impressed like the way you and your crew work together that's y your a successful team I can't stay steady enough in my area nobody has money working for davey tree ashplunda and Pennline ecpelly make me want to. make it working for myself any advise is welcomed please though a word of wisdom

  • @alexanderh.3655
    @alexanderh.3655 4 роки тому

    @August Hunicke any tips for removing tree resin from ones skin?

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  4 роки тому +1

      I tear off the clumps and let the smaller spots come off over time without concerted effort to get them off 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @SmokeytheBeer
      @SmokeytheBeer 4 роки тому +1

      Haha! August is hardcore. I like Goo-Gone followed by hot water and dish soap.

    • @alexanderh.3655
      @alexanderh.3655 4 роки тому

      @@danpowell1776 dairy butter or margarine of importance?

    • @Deezle_Gaming
      @Deezle_Gaming 4 роки тому

      Naphtha.

    • @Deezle_Gaming
      @Deezle_Gaming 4 роки тому

      @@danpowell1776 All sorts of chemicals are labeled that way. It doesn't have that effect on the majority of people.

  • @tommyknockers13
    @tommyknockers13 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed the freestyle

  • @iamgauty3647
    @iamgauty3647 4 роки тому

    We have been demoing the new electric chainsaw have you guys tried that out yet and why in the heck did you cut that beard off

  • @michaeljordan8772
    @michaeljordan8772 8 місяців тому

    What chainsaw is that?!

  • @arranbarnett4165
    @arranbarnett4165 4 роки тому

    What does august mean by the saws timing is modified?

    • @danpowell1776
      @danpowell1776 4 роки тому

      I'm going to take a mechanical stab at this. If I'm not mistaken I believe they file the keyway notch on the forward side of the flywheel which triggers the ignition coil to fire the spark plug sooner. It puts the piston in a different position at the time of the spark plug firing.
      (anybody feel free to slap me down)

    • @mjhurley1987
      @mjhurley1987 4 роки тому +1

      He could also be referring to port timing, if you move the top and bottom edges of the ports up or down, you change the times that the ports are opened by the piston, hence altering the timing, particularly the exhaust port, changing where in the rev range the engine is producing the bulk of its power.

  • @MrRight-vf2bm
    @MrRight-vf2bm 4 роки тому

    When I heard headache I knew he was a professional

  • @jesussantiago8028
    @jesussantiago8028 2 роки тому

    Hi good work

  • @philipzahnd8430
    @philipzahnd8430 4 роки тому

    Nice saw scabbard at 22:00 ;)

  • @henryalvares7672
    @henryalvares7672 3 роки тому

    how you like that echo ?