Thanks for not candy coating the bullshit that goes on today! I worked 50 plus years as a heavy equipment mechanic and took pride in my work like yourself. I appreciate how you show different cutting techniques that work and you explain why.Keep the good videos coming!
I've always liked interacting with guys like you! So many people today lack the courage to be honest with the world and to accept responsibility for the outcome they achieve. Keep up the good work!
My first ever Utube comment: I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your honest opinion. I cut a few trees on my farm, but I’m not a professional feller. Please continue to provide information on how and why you fell a particular trees. I also enjoy your opinion regarding proper maintenance and required logging equipment. Everyone needs to vent their frustrations occasionally but a little goes a long way. Keep making videos.
Am a loyal watcher and always respond positively and supportive. All I'll say is before I retired I employed 559 full time staff and another 120 contracted staff, I had a few bad eggs but the vast majority were very intelligent, loyal, dedicated and followed my direction without hesitation. Moral of the story there is some very good people out there that may not have years of experience but I'd just bet would be great employees if they are treated with respect. Thanks
The point I was trying to make is we need to stop educating potential timber cutters to do a bad job. We need to train properly with results in mind. The more programs we have dumbing down our workers, the worst the labor pool is.
I hear what you are saying. When I sold my business and tried to retire a few years ago, I was weekly signing my name on 225 checks. Did it for years. Good we employees are not found. They are cultivated and trained.
@Good.Fellers I think this is the first time I ever commented directly to you on your Channel. I am 64 years old. I have cut timber professionally for fifty years this year. It is not up to me to critique your felling methods. I have cut big timber in WA., OR, ID., and MT. Many years ago I was in Northwest PA in the heart of the high dollar cherry country in Kane, PA. I took that 'Game of Logging' course from the man who started it, Soren Errikson. I learned a lot. It was worth it for me. That was in the late 80's or maybe 1990. Today I am in south central US. In the heart of high dollar white oak and walnut. I enjoy cutting good timber. I enjoy your content on your Channel. You do a good job. The biggest problem today with landowners is the Internet. Every landowner thinks that every butt log is a Veneer log. Keep up the good work!
You cut timber the way you want. No matter what you do for a living somebody will always think they know more. I have always been a fan of you do you, and I'll do me. I've been running chainsaws since I was 9. Started with my dad's Stihl 041. I recently bought a 592 and love it. People can't believe I spent that much for a saw to mainly cut fire wood. But everyone is an expert. I spent my money, not theirs. If they want to spend half the day cutting a 25 inch tree into wood that's fine but I have other things to do. You are right that it's hard to find people willing to put out the effort to do a good job. Most people think they should sit on their butt and be payed for it. Keep up the good work and forget about the people that can't do it.
You're a good dude. If I wasn't up to my ass in my own work, and lived closer, I'd work for you any day. We share the same view of humanity and pride of work. Felling trees is, bar none, the most dangerous job in the world. I've had people come out of their home, to tell me about chainsaw safety. Meanwhile, their hands are as soft as baby tears.
Most people nowadays can't handle hearing it the way it should be said, its all feel good Johnny shit so I freakin love this channel. I wish I was 30 instead of 50 because I'd love to work for a boss like yourself. The 592 is my next saw, I've been lucky so far not needing parts for any of my other husqvarna saws. From a fellow aggressive professional keep kickin ass man!
I am right on board with everything you said. I am a farmer and woodworking hobbyist in PA. I have a woodlot, drop my own trees and own a band mill so I can produce my own lumber. I have stop purchasing things from any company that doesn’t provide parts and good customer service for self repair work. As far as 1% of Americans being aholes…that is far too low. I appreciate your curt honesty and am the same way. I am sick of Americans and their hurt feelings, get tough and deal with the truth! Keep up the good work and don’t listen to the idiots. There are like minded people out there!
I started my tree business 2 years ago. IV had 1 tree fall back wards. I was cutting in high winds. Heavy on one side. Landed on a fence Close to 300: trees cut it takes real skill to do this. time in the field. I learn every day. I like this channel because of the forwardness. Be safe. I'm thinking about logging my self.
I like the honesty and lack of "sugar coating". The results you get clearly prove your methods of cutting trees works and almost eliminates tear out of valuable wood. Would you do anything different if you were simply dropping trees that were near structures that were just gonna be cut into firewood? Thanks.
I always adjust my practices to my surroundings. I’m not ever going to cut every tree the same way because that would be unsafe. The first tree I cut in this video was near a structure. That’s why I cut it the way I did.
I'm an amateur who is enthusiastic about this work. You obviously handle a saw very skillfully & efficiently. It is fun watching, but I'm afraid I might get myself into trouble if I tried to make some of the cuts you handle with ease. Thanks for posting!
I’m a young guy trying to come up in the game and I really really appreciate hearing you put your thoughts bluntly. It gives me a sense of direction and things to do/avoid. Thanks for the videos man
Spot on and agree with most of what your sayin. Hey, it's your channel. Do and say what you want! From one hard workin man to another, tell it like it is! If folks don't like it, they can go somewhere else to be pampered. Blood, sweat, and tears get things done! I'm 52 years young. Been building things all my life. Been cuttin trees, for firewood, for 30+ years on state property. If I bust stuff up, the forester knows it and I'm on the shit list. Always gotta be thinking about more than self! Thank you for the rants! The powder puffs need to hear it! Not that it makes a difference but sure makes you feel better!!! Be safe
i logged in the in the late 70,s and early 80,s . both out west and in the hard woods of south western Wisconsin U are very good at what U do very professional I would have U log my property. I Cut hardwoods pretty much like U do. I would stay in the cut also, if U follow all the steps those Pennsylvania boys want U to do U would be able to make a living I don't mean any disrespect to the Pennsylvania folks. I like your honesty and your videos, Be safe Thank Mike
Yeah, I appreciate safety but not while ruining my logs. The correct way is to safely produce good logs. Not cut every tree the same and be damned the logs.
I can't remember how I found your channel. But what keeps me around is your passion and professionalism for your job. I'm hoping to learn how to cut my own trees as well. For personal use, as I like to think I'm a decent woodworker.
You’re exactly correct in what you said about being straight up with folks. I tell people all the time that if I’m wrong to tell me, no matter how slight it is. I’ve even told SEVERAL of my bosses “if I’m doing something wrong or that you don’t like, tell me. Because I can’t fix it if I don’t know it’s wrong”! I’ve only had 1 to ever say anything directly and I argued with them because they wouldn’t even look to see how THEY were wrong. I also had a different boss that was such a “male appendage” but he never had the chops to say anything to me directly. It’s tough to work for someone like that. It’s only part of the reason that I don’t. That and MS and Chron’s. I like your channel and THAT is why I’m here: because you do your absolute best to tell it straight up no matter how it’s received. It’s refreshing in our limited time on this rock. Don’t get me wrong, because you’re doing it in a VERY professional manny yet to me you’re still being kind without being weak. 😉
I’m 64yo and I have cut a lot of wood for the past 30 years but only started trying to cut high value hardwood a couple years ago and right now your videos are the benchmark for my technique evaluation and I have a long way to go still. The dipwad that tried to tell you how to cut trees probably has never fell any valuable timber and if he does it won’t be valuable when he gets through with it. I’ve been thinking about getting a new saw and I really value your opinion but parts and dealers scarcity for 8:23 Huskies is why I went to STIHL many years ago.
I am 75 and when I was in my 20s and 30s I worked for a sawmill in Northern Ohio as a timber cutter, log skidder operator and edger operator in the mill when the weather was bad. We always kept our saws in the cut until the tree was well on its way to hitting the ground. We saw where cutters butchered a landowner’s woods. We prided ourselves in directional felling to save the young timber in the woods. The company that I worked for was in business for more than 125 years. You don’t stay in business that long by doing sloppy work or tilting the landowner. 19:57
Could agree more with your words about after sale service. I am on the opposite side of the globe from you, I have 2 592XP saws and have just had one out of action for best part of 4 months waiting on parts. I have had arguments with Husqvarna, if they want to sell a Pro grade saw, one would assume that the saw is relied upon for income, so it’s not unreasonable to expect parts to be readily available.
I enjoy watching your videos, I also agree with your statements!!! It is almost impossible to get things repaired anymore we live in a disposable world it seems like. Years back I worked in the woods and mills with the same complaints over educated people telling me how to do my job without being there every tree no matter the species or even the same species are different and the trainers all work for a college or third party that has no skin in the game tell us how is the best way. I really like having a hinge but sometimes it’s as unsafe as stump jumping wish I was young again I would be there working for you. I teach school and have for a short period and I think it’s really getting worse with our younger generation. I hope I’m wrong!! Industrial Equipment Maintenance/ Welding Fabrication. Keep safe good luck and stay clean!
Completely agree with your comments I run a small construction company and sell my work on our quality. It’s so hard to find people that take pride in the work they do
I agree completely,you have to do whats best for you and i also agree its hard to get parts for things ive run into that as well,ive always been eager and willing to listen and learn from others that seem to know what their doing,ive learned alot like that over the years by just watching and listening to people that know alot more than i do,great video you keep telling the truth and i enjoy your videos
You said a Mouthful there my Friend and I will tell you the Truth that by far I am not a Professional Logger at all. I am always up to Learning a Watching. You my Friend are Professional at what you Do. I get my Logs Delivered, and The Logger that Brings them is a Professional that I have used for over 20years. I have been Cut by My Saws, through my own Stupidity and he has also. I like what you said, there are alot of Idiots out there and a few good Ones. Look at myself I learned how to Sharpen my 63gauge RS Chain. I joined you Channel because I have loyalty to you and What you do. Keep up you Excellent Video's my Buddy and I will definitely see you at the Next One. Ron From the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.
Mad respect for your skill. And... Falling timber for veneer is very different than fallin for construction or other purposes. There are reasons for what you do vs the notch/hinge approach. The thing is to use the right application for the desired results.
Man i love your videos and how much passion you have for this type of work not many people like that anymore im not professional faller but ive been trying to get into this line of work if your looking to hire someone in the future im 30 and i learn quick and easy to teach and take pride in my work and have the love for cutting
I love these video, you sharing your experience is a gift not a pita regardless of presentation. I've continually modified my approach to the stringy ash & hard maple that I have cut since 2001, yup 23 years of it. And the skills I learn as a high school kid cutting pulp wood in Alabama with a SKil Branded chainsaw with a bow blade certainly didn't apply. Or the clear cutting pine forest for road construction when I had an excavation business with first Homi 925 later Husqvarna's. Here is the thing , I get the GOL and the "formula". Ditched the formula part years ago to get my hinge out of the money and into the root flares. I certainly bore cut the front as much as I can get away with. Open face often as the hinge stays in tack longer in the fall and I don't have to trim that root flare that usually is now face down under the tree. I bore cut everything from one side if I can and cut to the hinge , try to make the hinge "just enough" and leave a trigger. Tree is now supported at three points going no where. Why? Because I can't be all bent over anymore chasing the hinge or "walking around the back" as I used to and if I get it ( the hinges) right I don't need to anyway. I now use your "spur" cut to release the trigger and walk ( limp ) away. A younger version of me would say "whimp" , and slower fatter with bad moving part appreciates the safety aspect and taking that approach give me time to get the hinges right, usually from one side. Do I think this the "right" way? For me it is, I make good money and have avoided some pretty scary thing actually saved by the procedure vs. my speed or skill. For you? Nah, you move pretty well and have developed a "feel" for what you do. I watch that, appreciate what you do and when there are things I can adapt into my approach I'm shameless about adapting. So for me please keep these coming. A little attitude and pride doesn't change the guts of the message or the gift of your experience you share.
Great comment, I agree with and respect everything you said. My point in the video is I will not participate in poorly educating future cutters. If there program was a start with intention build off of I would give them more credit. But the want a cookie cutter way and it leads to poor log production.
@@Good.Fellers yes, very true. Good news is the "smart" ones eventually discover and build a technique that works based on good fundamentals. The "followers" often take a pattern trained and apply w/o truly understanding why. You demonstrate an advanced form of the "former. A large part of forum "experts" in their area trying to argue for a one size fits all, often a sample the latter. Even if their chosen "pattern" or technique is from an established training. Why this channel is awesome, certainly for me it "jogs" the boundary's showing advanced techniques for those who would listen.
The timber business in general is failing due to poor trade deals, uneducated forestry practices, and a loss of the ethical worker. I’m definitely not going to help its decline by teaching poor techniques or One size fits all B.S.. We as an industry, a country, etc. need educated people, workers etc.. I’m not talking the kind of education you get only in a class room. You need experience in any trade to become a master at it. You also need to what the best looks like so you can emulate it as you progress.
That’s a weird thing to say. Wades a nice guy but his program and mine aren’t remotely the same. He’s a sawmill that mostly cuts off species and I’m a logger that specializes in Veneer. There’s a lot of intricate details that make our programs completely different. So while I respect and like Wade I wouldn’t want anything to do with his program.
@@Good.Fellers Oh ok, sorry, I didn't mean to offend ya. All's I meant was Wade does a good job of explaining what he is doing & tries to educate those who are interested. I see those characteristics in your channel. I'm interested in all areas from logging to the mill. Thank you for respond to comment look forward your future videos.
@jcmathisiii6432 Right on my man. I appreciate your comment and explanation. You seam like a great dude. Im sorry I took your comment the wrong way. I really appreciate that you took the time to explain and I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. Look forward to talking in the future.
I cut firewood. Sometimes I wouldn’t call your notches a dent…then again our trees have expansive limbs and it’s often hard to determine the heavy side. But 85%?! Only a clown would suggest a logger should cut 85% through a tree…for a notch?! That’s a great way to get crushed. Even as someone who doesn’t care about fiber pull, I don’t like going over 35-50%, but what do I know? A logger cuts more trees in a day than I do in years. Anyone who’s watched your work knows you can read a tree better than most of us can read UA-cam comments. …85%…I can’t take that seriously. It sounds like he’s trying to injure/kill people. Good addressing. BS like this must be called out.
Well said man. Dandy walnut tree as well. Waiting on a 592xp from ripsaw right now. If you find any extra timber cutters send em my way please. Got a skidder and knuckle boom just sitting.
We both do things very similar! I’m 19 have my own logging company. It’s small but mine. I agree I’m typically cutting hight value trees not junk! Circle cutting/jump cutting is my preferred way in walnut!
I very much relate to your part rant. And the competency we get when we pay good money for heavy equipment. Jeff Besos is able to get me a part in two days. Why can't John Deere or Husky do it?
I remember when I was a kid, people were constantly calling my mom and dad’s house looking for a job in the woods. Then it was just people looking for a truck driving job. Now nobody calls. Around here, most of the people who work in the woods are from Guatemala. The woods crews have definitely evolved since I started in 1999.
@@Good.Fellers Mom and Dad never wanted me cutting timber with a chainsaw. We always hired it out. We’ve got a 643d JD feller buncher that my dad bought new in 1995. I’ve probably cut 1,000.00 loads of small logs and pulpwood with it.
Well my opinion is you do a great job, ive learned alot from you. I prefer people who are blunt and to the point, life is short so leave the bs at home.
@@Good.Fellers I am an independent logger located in Western New York. I work by myself. I won't hire anyone because of fear that they won't do it like I do. I'm proud of my work and place quality before quantity. My reputation is what matters most. Keep up the great work. Much respect
Man it was the same way 20 years ago building houses. We’d have 3 crews in the same subdivision every morning fired up and ready to get it! Everyone had their own thing they done and they was all good at it somewhere along the line. It all went to shit. I miss those days though, now if I’m not doing the work it doesn’t get done
@@Good.Fellers Yeah, but competition breeds skill because now theirs just to much laziness and don’t give a F attitude out there. Besides, competition also breeds a better class of ANYTHING if you think about it. But I’ve got a feeling that you PERSONALLY don’t have anything to worry about in your area, because I’ve not seen ANYONE that can cut trees like you do. THAT is a skill that was truly learned while “on the job”! 😂
Yeah I worked weekends with a timber cutter for 5 months then went out on my own. I have developed my techniques by experience and learning from others. I’m still getting better everyday. Healthy competition is great for all things, including creating skilled workers . It’s kind of tit for tat no competition and no help or competition and help.
Personally this is the reason i’ve switched from modern saws to slightly older saws. Despite the slightly increased breakage, i still feel like im able to get back to work faster when i’ve got 100 spare parts of every little component sitting on a shelf in my shop. I know this isnt very popular in production felling atleast from what i’ve seen other fellers do, but i really cant stand having to sit around for days or straight up buy another full price saw to fix a $10 issue. Which yes, i have also done, and it fucking pisses me off too.
@@Good.Fellers Very understandable. Probably is my favorite saw too. I live in an area with likely even shittier mail service, so i’ve come to the conclusion that im better off running the 395 instead. Anyways love your content brother, keep up the good work. Highly enjoy watching you, your cutting methods are alot like my own.👍🏻
id rather deal with someone who stands up for his beliefs. straight up no bull shit. got to vent , got to now and then. no one keeps parts in stock anymore. it dose's suck. and your correct its tough to find good help. Country has changed for the worse, Work is a bad Word. life has become a Video Game a Movie. But the people that make videos and movies Work. stay positive.
@@Good.FellersThere’s absolutely nothing wrong with venting because it’s only that which keeps us sane folks sane. When you run across someone that vents all of the time about things that were fixed in the past (5-200yrs ago) then THAT is someone who is not right somewhere in their internal wiring!! Excellent job as always, because I’m here to listen and learn from YOUR opinions and experience!
I build barbed wire fence 47 years old I do it all by myself I’m always working because no one wants to do that work but man if somethin breaks down what a pain in the ass. Then the person behind the counter at the parts store with a smile will say that part is on back order or it’s 2 weeks out or if someone else works on your stuff at near 200 a hour it fails within minutes and no one cares. Everyone too soft for the truth
I'm with you on parts and service that's why I'm gonna stick with the 395xp till I'm done cutting. And the tj is regular truck parts you can get anywhere and I'm a die hard johndeere guy but I've ran deere my entire career.... if you listen to every person that flaps on the internet you would get hurt or worse . Please be safe
I cut in the thumb of Michigan and like you every tree here needs to be evaluated before we cut them and each tree needs its own cut . It's kinda nice to see someone who cuts very similar to how I do .
Led lights are the ticket for indoor shop, do not forget that liquid tape, advance auto , napa , o'reilly auto , they carry it, comes in handy ! Parts for anything are getting hard to get your hands on quick , sign of the times, trying to get part for my scag mower , close to impossible, go figure !
I did this quite often to give the tree more speed when it falls but officially it is illegal (in Germany at least). Like so some things we so sometimes
Sometime you gotta stay in the cut right until the end and sometimes you don’t. It comes with experience to know if you gotta or not I worked with a couple French guys great cutters older men now really slowing down but I watched them 100s of time stay in the cut of walnut veneer so they don’t wreck the tree
Nothing wrong with telling your thoughts. 👍 To be fair, for someone like me that only got the experience from cutting down some firewood and never been in ”production mode”, some things do look sketchy... BUT, you do tell us about all the danger that comes with it and work with that, and that is true experience! Have been following you for awhile now, and to my understanding, if it is really sketchy trees or high $$$$ trees, you always cut them yourself. If something happens, there is no one else to blame. And at last, no one here can tell you how to run your business, and that is how it should stay. Keep up the nice work and be proud, buddy. (Hope i didn’t offended you...😊)
Like I commented a couple videos ago. You HAVE to get the most money out of each tree. And I know professional tree fallers and you know your job and take pride in your job.
Hey a FYI I used to shop at Madsen saw shop but last few years service saw in chehalis wa Madsen sawis in centralia wa 3 miles apart. We locals are split about 50/50 which saw shop to buy at.
The guy that said how you should be cutting your trees might be from Oregon or Washington state. Cutting big fir and conifers is way different from hardwood and especially veneer.
I have found it interesting the different ways and styles that trees are cut in different regions. Most of the time it depends on the species but not always. I myself have never cut a tree the way you do and don’t consider myself experienced enough but I also do not cut high dollar trees like yours.
Off topic here , I sell firewood , and get a lot of the tops that loggers leave , and in my uneducated opinion, a ton of wood that could be milled / sold , is there a reason just the bottom stump of the tree is taken , and rest left ? I’m thankful but I’ve seen very large sections left and never understood why ….. great channel , informative
You where definitely acting like a jerk the entire time this video !!!!!! Just kidding brother LOL great video and keep up the good work. Love watching these type of videos because i enjoy the outdoors and chainsaws in general and sometimes i learn some things i can put into practice when i'm cutting down some trees on my properties. Keep up the good work
@@Good.Fellers I’m not saying everything I’ve ever done worked, but I’ve seen how some guys cut who do things their way all the time. Walk out in the woods and there’s 6 hangers…
Now that you have had time to cool and calm down have an adult beverage or two, let’s talk about that wood burning cook stove I saw umpteen months ago!
Find a young man. Bring him up to speed. Even if he leaves you with the skills he developed. And train the next one. Any trade has to have good ones to pass the knowledge down. As many times as you can before you hang it up. Those solid young men willing to work exist and need an older guiding hand. Not enough of that these days seems to me.
Good people are hard to find tbh. Theres not one right way to cut a tree in my opinion. Everyone has their own way of doing things. Find whats best for you.
What's the old saying, "Those who can DO. Those who can't TEACH". Now that walnut was what I was referring to the other day when I mentioned to you "rounding your butts". Nice job and nice looking walnut tree. I always preferred another being honest and up front with me in anything. Most guys I dealt with were ones I enjoyed dealing. Absolutely their were those that had an arrogance that was an automatic turnoff. Yes, I would go overboard to help a guy at times, but I damn well made sure it was a 2 way street. If you're the one always helping, then you're one dumb idiot. I've been accused of worse. I truly miss buying logs and most the guys I bought from. You sound like someone that I would have enjoyed dealing with. Stay safe. 😊
Here in Wisconsin, if you sell say a couple of big maples to a mill, do you still have to pay for getting the trees on the ground, or does the mill have someone come out and do that? TIA
The whole parts and getting service is something that I just can't understand. It's the same way in my area. But I did find a guy this week that I think will be a heck of a mechanic. My skidder winch broke last weekend. I heard about this guy so I called him. He said he hadn't ever worked on a skidder or winch before but he would give it a try. He works out of his pickup. So he drove down and tore the winch apart and found the problem in 2hrs. Parts will be in on Monday and he will have it going Tuesday. And he only charges $70/hr. I couldn't believe it. As far as your "no BS approach". I like it. It makes things very easy and clear. But in my honest opinion it can go a little too far and be on the verge of just being arrogant. All of your videos came across as "no BS" except this came across a little arrogant to me. Now don't take this wrong. You asked for our honest opinions. And that is mine. Putting that aside, by far the best cutting/logging videos there is. You say they are just for fun. But I have learned so much from your videos. It really helped my cutting and sharpening. Keep them coming.
1) I’m happy you found a good mechanic and at $70 a hour make sure you tip. 2) As far as arrogance you’re definitely not the first to say that in my life. lol 😂 I appreciate the truthful feedback.
This is why i support Farmertec, i do not care they they're ripping off husky and Stihl, fuck husky and fuck stihl, at least i can buy parts from Farmertec.
Thanks for not candy coating the bullshit that goes on today! I worked 50 plus years as a heavy equipment mechanic and took pride in my work like yourself. I appreciate how you show different cutting techniques that work and you explain why.Keep the good videos coming!
I appreciate the kind comment, I’m glad you enjoy the channel. I hope you weekend is great.
I've always liked interacting with guys like you! So many people today lack the courage to be honest with the world and to accept responsibility for the outcome they achieve.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the kind comment!
My first ever Utube comment: I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your honest opinion. I cut a few trees on my farm, but I’m not a professional feller. Please continue to provide information on how and why you fell a particular trees. I also enjoy your opinion regarding proper maintenance and required logging equipment. Everyone needs to vent their frustrations occasionally but a little goes a long way. Keep making videos.
Hey thank you!
Am a loyal watcher and always respond positively and supportive. All I'll say is before I retired I employed 559 full time staff and another 120 contracted staff, I had a few bad eggs but the vast majority were very intelligent, loyal, dedicated and followed my direction without hesitation. Moral of the story there is some very good people out there that may not have years of experience but I'd just bet would be great employees if they are treated with respect. Thanks
The point I was trying to make is we need to stop educating potential timber cutters to do a bad job. We need to train properly with results in mind. The more programs we have dumbing down our workers, the worst the labor pool is.
I hear what you are saying. When I sold my business and tried to retire a few years ago, I was weekly signing my name on 225 checks. Did it for years. Good we employees are not found. They are cultivated and trained.
@Good.Fellers I think this is the first time I ever commented directly to you on your Channel. I am 64 years old. I have cut timber professionally for fifty years this year. It is not up to me to critique your felling methods. I have cut big timber in WA., OR, ID., and MT. Many years ago I was in Northwest PA in the heart of the high dollar cherry country in Kane, PA. I took that 'Game of Logging' course from the man who started it, Soren Errikson. I learned a lot. It was worth it for me. That was in the late 80's or maybe 1990. Today I am in south central US. In the heart of high dollar white oak and walnut. I enjoy cutting good timber. I enjoy your content on your Channel. You do a good job. The biggest problem today with landowners is the Internet. Every landowner thinks that every butt log is a Veneer log. Keep up the good work!
I appreciate the comment. Sounds like you cut a lot of trees. Why all the moving around?
@Good.Fellers years ago, when I was a young man, I would do a lot of Contract Felling. That was out west.
You cut timber the way you want. No matter what you do for a living somebody will always think they know more. I have always been a fan of you do you, and I'll do me. I've been running chainsaws since I was 9. Started with my dad's Stihl 041. I recently bought a 592 and love it. People can't believe I spent that much for a saw to mainly cut fire wood. But everyone is an expert. I spent my money, not theirs. If they want to spend half the day cutting a 25 inch tree into wood that's fine but I have other things to do. You are right that it's hard to find people willing to put out the effort to do a good job. Most people think they should sit on their butt and be payed for it. Keep up the good work and forget about the people that can't do it.
Thank you. I love the 592s, there worth the money.
You're a good dude. If I wasn't up to my ass in my own work, and lived closer, I'd work for you any day. We share the same view of humanity and pride of work. Felling trees is, bar none, the most dangerous job in the world. I've had people come out of their home, to tell me about chainsaw safety. Meanwhile, their hands are as soft as baby tears.
Yeah, I hate a Safety Chuck. But it takes all kinds to make the world go round.
I like your rants, bc you always give valid explanations for your viewpoint, and , well , I agree !
Awesome!!!
Most people nowadays can't handle hearing it the way it should be said, its all feel good Johnny shit so I freakin love this channel. I wish I was 30 instead of 50 because I'd love to work for a boss like yourself. The 592 is my next saw, I've been lucky so far not needing parts for any of my other husqvarna saws.
From a fellow aggressive professional keep kickin ass man!
Hey! Thank you!!!
I started watching you for about 8 months and loving your videos and I I’m hoping to make money in the timber industry when I get older 💪🏾
Hell yeah!
I am right on board with everything you said. I am a farmer and woodworking hobbyist in PA. I have a woodlot, drop my own trees and own a band mill so I can produce my own lumber. I have stop purchasing things from any company that doesn’t provide parts and good customer service for self repair work. As far as 1% of Americans being aholes…that is far too low. I appreciate your curt honesty and am the same way. I am sick of Americans and their hurt feelings, get tough and deal with the truth! Keep up the good work and don’t listen to the idiots. There are like minded people out there!
Hell yeah! Awesome comment!
I started my tree business 2 years ago. IV had 1 tree fall back wards. I was cutting in high winds. Heavy on one side. Landed on a fence Close to 300: trees cut it takes real skill to do this. time in the field. I learn every day. I like this channel because of the forwardness. Be safe. I'm thinking about logging my self.
Be safe out there my man.
I like the honesty and lack of "sugar coating". The results you get clearly prove your methods of cutting trees works and almost eliminates tear out of valuable wood. Would you do anything different if you were simply dropping trees that were near structures that were just gonna be cut into firewood? Thanks.
I always adjust my practices to my surroundings. I’m not ever going to cut every tree the same way because that would be unsafe.
The first tree I cut in this video was near a structure. That’s why I cut it the way I did.
I'm an amateur who is enthusiastic about this work. You obviously handle a saw very skillfully & efficiently. It is fun watching, but I'm afraid I might get myself into trouble if I tried to make some of the cuts you handle with ease. Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoy it. Be safe out there.
I’m a young guy trying to come up in the game and I really really appreciate hearing you put your thoughts bluntly. It gives me a sense of direction and things to do/avoid. Thanks for the videos man
Awesome be safe out there
Spot on and agree with most of what your sayin. Hey, it's your channel. Do and say what you want! From one hard workin man to another, tell it like it is! If folks don't like it, they can go somewhere else to be pampered. Blood, sweat, and tears get things done! I'm 52 years young. Been building things all my life. Been cuttin trees, for firewood, for 30+ years on state property. If I bust stuff up, the forester knows it and I'm on the shit list. Always gotta be thinking about more than self! Thank you for the rants! The powder puffs need to hear it! Not that it makes a difference but sure makes you feel better!!! Be safe
lol, great comment!
You've talked some sense in this video I can't really comment on felling trees but your so right about getting parts and good staff
Glad you enjoyed it.
A lot of truth in your words - situation is very similar here too.
Beautiful trees and great work as always !
Thanx for sharing !
Thanks my man.
Also, in terms of opinions - as long as you stay out of any and all politics then im here for it.
I just wish our politicians across the board had a bit more class.
Well said . Sounds like the same logging world I live in lol ! Thanks good job 👍
Glad you liked it.
i logged in the in the late 70,s and early 80,s . both out west and in the hard woods of south western Wisconsin U are very good at what U do very professional I would have U log my property. I Cut hardwoods pretty much like U do. I would stay in the cut also, if U follow all the steps those Pennsylvania boys want U to do U would be able to make a living I don't mean any disrespect to the Pennsylvania folks. I like your honesty and your videos, Be safe Thank Mike
70s and 80s must of been some great times to log. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be safe my man.
You are exactly right like your attitude alot guys cutting yard trees never been in woods cutting hardwood timber
Yeah, I appreciate safety but not while ruining my logs. The correct way is to safely produce good logs. Not cut every tree the same and be damned the logs.
I can't remember how I found your channel. But what keeps me around is your passion and professionalism for your job. I'm hoping to learn how to cut my own trees as well. For personal use, as I like to think I'm a decent woodworker.
Thank you for the kind comment, I appreciate it.
Message understood. Love hearing your side of it and why you do what you do! Respected highly! Damn comment made!
Laughed when I read this. I appreciate ya!
You’re exactly correct in what you said about being straight up with folks. I tell people all the time that if I’m wrong to tell me, no matter how slight it is. I’ve even told SEVERAL of my bosses “if I’m doing something wrong or that you don’t like, tell me. Because I can’t fix it if I don’t know it’s wrong”! I’ve only had 1 to ever say anything directly and I argued with them because they wouldn’t even look to see how THEY were wrong. I also had a different boss that was such a “male appendage” but he never had the chops to say anything to me directly. It’s tough to work for someone like that. It’s only part of the reason that I don’t. That and MS and Chron’s.
I like your channel and THAT is why I’m here: because you do your absolute best to tell it straight up no matter how it’s received. It’s refreshing in our limited time on this rock. Don’t get me wrong, because you’re doing it in a VERY professional manny yet to me you’re still being kind without being weak. 😉
Great comment, I appreciate everything you said.
@@Good.Fellers Truth is easy because I don’t have to remember what I lied about. 😁
@ToddAdams1234 exactly
By far your best video of all time. Needed to be said.
Hell yeah!
..I love to learn bad habits, stay as you are. Thanks man. Miroslav
😂
I’m 64yo and I have cut a lot of wood for the past 30 years but only started trying to cut high value hardwood a couple years ago and right now your videos are the benchmark for my technique evaluation and I have a long way to go still. The dipwad that tried to tell you how to cut trees probably has never fell any valuable timber and if he does it won’t be valuable when he gets through with it. I’ve been thinking about getting a new saw and I really value your opinion but parts and dealers scarcity for 8:23 Huskies is why I went to STIHL many years ago.
Be safe out there
Man, your opinion is so valuable. Thanks for setting YT commenters straight. You're getting more comfortable on the mic. Let it rip.
lol, glad ya liked it.
Moore people need to speak the truth and everyone needs to hear it 👍
Truth!
I am 75 and when I was in my 20s and 30s I worked for a sawmill in Northern Ohio as a timber cutter, log skidder operator and edger operator in the mill when the weather was bad. We always kept our saws in the cut until the tree was well on its way to hitting the ground. We saw where cutters butchered a landowner’s woods. We prided ourselves in directional felling to save the young timber in the woods. The company that I worked for was in business for more than 125 years. You don’t stay in business that long by doing sloppy work or tilting the landowner. 19:57
Fact!
Could agree more with your words about after sale service. I am on the opposite side of the globe from you, I have 2 592XP saws and have just had one out of action for best part of 4 months waiting on parts. I have had arguments with Husqvarna, if they want to sell a Pro grade saw, one would assume that the saw is relied upon for income, so it’s not unreasonable to expect parts to be readily available.
I enjoy watching your videos, I also agree with your statements!!! It is almost impossible to get things repaired anymore we live in a disposable world it seems like. Years back I worked in the woods and mills with the same complaints over educated people telling me how to do my job without being there every tree no matter the species or even the same species are different and the trainers all work for a college or third party that has no skin in the game tell us how is the best way. I really like having a hinge but sometimes it’s as unsafe as stump jumping wish I was young again I would be there working for you. I teach school and have for a short period and I think it’s really getting worse with our younger generation. I hope I’m wrong!! Industrial Equipment Maintenance/ Welding Fabrication. Keep safe good luck and stay clean!
Thank you for the kind words.
Completely agree with your comments I run a small construction company and sell my work on our quality. It’s so hard to find people that take pride in the work they do
Fact
Not everybody appreciates honesty, but I do.
Good man!
I agree completely,you have to do whats best for you and i also agree its hard to get parts for things ive run into that as well,ive always been eager and willing to listen and learn from others that seem to know what their doing,ive learned alot like that over the years by just watching and listening to people that know alot more than i do,great video you keep telling the truth and i enjoy your videos
Hey, thank you!
Im glad you enjoy the channel.
You said a Mouthful there my Friend and I will tell you the Truth that by far I am not a Professional Logger at all.
I am always up to Learning a Watching.
You my Friend are Professional at what you Do.
I get my Logs Delivered, and The Logger that Brings them is a Professional that I have used for over 20years.
I have been Cut by My Saws, through my own Stupidity and he has also.
I like what you said, there are alot of Idiots out there and a few good Ones.
Look at myself I learned how to Sharpen my 63gauge RS Chain.
I joined you Channel because I have loyalty to you and What you do.
Keep up you Excellent Video's my Buddy and I will definitely see you at the Next One. Ron From the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.
Thanks Ron
Have a great weekend!
Mad respect for your skill. And...
Falling timber for veneer is very different than fallin for construction or other purposes. There are reasons for what you do vs the notch/hinge approach. The thing is to use the right application for the desired results.
Exactly, a time and a place.
Man i love your videos and how much passion you have for this type of work not many people like that anymore im not professional faller but ive been trying to get into this line of work if your looking to hire someone in the future im 30 and i learn quick and easy to teach and take pride in my work and have the love for cutting
Send me a email
1goodfellers@gmail.com if your serious.
Will do, sir getting to it now
@christianschonfeld6439 right on!
I love these video, you sharing your experience is a gift not a pita regardless of presentation. I've continually modified my approach to the stringy ash & hard maple that I have cut since 2001, yup 23 years of it. And the skills I learn as a high school kid cutting pulp wood in Alabama with a SKil Branded chainsaw with a bow blade certainly didn't apply. Or the clear cutting pine forest for road construction when I had an excavation business with first Homi 925 later Husqvarna's. Here is the thing , I get the GOL and the "formula". Ditched the formula part years ago to get my hinge out of the money and into the root flares. I certainly bore cut the front as much as I can get away with. Open face often as the hinge stays in tack longer in the fall and I don't have to trim that root flare that usually is now face down under the tree. I bore cut everything from one side if I can and cut to the hinge , try to make the hinge "just enough" and leave a trigger. Tree is now supported at three points going no where. Why? Because I can't be all bent over anymore chasing the hinge or "walking around the back" as I used to and if I get it ( the hinges) right I don't need to anyway. I now use your "spur" cut to release the trigger and walk ( limp ) away. A younger version of me would say "whimp" , and slower fatter with bad moving part appreciates the safety aspect and taking that approach give me time to get the hinges right, usually from one side. Do I think this the "right" way? For me it is, I make good money and have avoided some pretty scary thing actually saved by the procedure vs. my speed or skill. For you? Nah, you move pretty well and have developed a "feel" for what you do. I watch that, appreciate what you do and when there are things I can adapt into my approach I'm shameless about adapting. So for me please keep these coming. A little attitude and pride doesn't change the guts of the message or the gift of your experience you share.
Great comment, I agree with and respect everything you said. My point in the video is I will not participate in poorly educating future cutters. If there program was a start with intention build off of I would give them more credit. But the want a cookie cutter way and it leads to poor log production.
@@Good.Fellers yes, very true. Good news is the "smart" ones eventually discover and build a technique that works based on good fundamentals. The "followers" often take a pattern trained and apply w/o truly understanding why. You demonstrate an advanced form of the "former. A large part of forum "experts" in their area trying to argue for a one size fits all, often a sample the latter. Even if their chosen "pattern" or technique is from an established training. Why this channel is awesome, certainly for me it "jogs" the boundary's showing advanced techniques for those who would listen.
The timber business in general is failing due to poor trade deals, uneducated forestry practices, and a loss of the ethical worker. I’m definitely not going to help its decline by teaching poor techniques or One size fits all B.S.. We as an industry, a country, etc. need educated people, workers etc.. I’m not talking the kind of education you get only in a class room. You need experience in any trade to become a master at it. You also need to what the best looks like so you can emulate it as you progress.
@@Good.Fellers yup
Any cheese with that wine😂😂
lol
I bet Logger Wade is your HERO 🤠
That’s a weird thing to say. Wades a nice guy but his program and mine aren’t remotely the same. He’s a sawmill that mostly cuts off species and I’m a logger that specializes in Veneer. There’s a lot of intricate details that make our programs completely different. So while I respect and like Wade I wouldn’t want anything to do with his program.
@@Good.Fellers
Oh ok, sorry, I didn't mean to offend ya. All's I meant was Wade does a good job of explaining what he is doing & tries to educate those who are interested. I see those characteristics in your channel. I'm interested in all areas from logging to the mill. Thank you for respond to comment look forward your future videos.
@jcmathisiii6432 Right on my man. I appreciate your comment and explanation. You seam like a great dude. Im sorry I took your comment the wrong way. I really appreciate that you took the time to explain and I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. Look forward to talking in the future.
I cut firewood. Sometimes I wouldn’t call your notches a dent…then again our trees have expansive limbs and it’s often hard to determine the heavy side. But 85%?!
Only a clown would suggest a logger should cut 85% through a tree…for a notch?! That’s a great way to get crushed.
Even as someone who doesn’t care about fiber pull, I don’t like going over 35-50%, but what do I know? A logger cuts more trees in a day than I do in years.
Anyone who’s watched your work knows you can read a tree better than most of us can read UA-cam comments. …85%…I can’t take that seriously. It sounds like he’s trying to injure/kill people.
Good addressing. BS like this must be called out.
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid.
Well said man. Dandy walnut tree as well. Waiting on a 592xp from ripsaw right now. If you find any extra timber cutters send em my way please. Got a skidder and knuckle boom just sitting.
You and me both bud. Let me know how you like the ripsaw.
We both do things very similar! I’m 19 have my own logging company. It’s small but mine. I agree I’m typically cutting hight value trees not junk! Circle cutting/jump cutting is my preferred way in walnut!
Nice, be careful out there and enjoy it. It’s a nice way to make a livin.
I very much relate to your part rant. And the competency we get when we pay good money for heavy equipment. Jeff Besos is able to get me a part in two days. Why can't John Deere or Husky do it?
No kidding. I’m tired of everything being a battle. It shouldn’t be that hard to give my money away.
I remember when I was a kid, people were constantly calling my mom and dad’s house looking for a job in the woods. Then it was just people looking for a truck driving job. Now nobody calls. Around here, most of the people who work in the woods are from Guatemala. The woods crews have definitely evolved since I started in 1999.
Yes, it’s a big change.
Yes because white man keeps evolving and levelling up bro. Easier to make money on a computer programming using your brain than braun 😏
Sure except I would that I would rather kill myself then spend my days on a computer in an office. I’m not sure that’s leveling up.
@@Good.Fellers Mom and Dad never wanted me cutting timber with a chainsaw. We always hired it out. We’ve got a 643d JD feller buncher that my dad bought new in 1995. I’ve probably cut 1,000.00 loads of small logs and pulpwood with it.
Great job. You're a pro 🙌👊 Thank you
Thank you!
Good job man!
Awesome timber
Thanks bud!
Well my opinion is you do a great job, ive learned alot from you. I prefer people who are blunt and to the point, life is short so leave the bs at home.
Thanks Bud!
I couldn't agree with your comments more. You are 100 % right . Cheers to you.
Thank you sir
You and I are definitely cut from the same cloth. I couldn't agree with you more.
I appreciate it. I’m glad ya liked the video.
@@Good.Fellers I am an independent logger located in Western New York. I work by myself. I won't hire anyone because of fear that they won't do it like I do. I'm proud of my work and place quality before quantity. My reputation is what matters most. Keep up the great work. Much respect
@garyrendell3732 Hey, thank you!
@@Good.Fellers You're welcome!
I like it. You manned up.
Thank you!
Man it was the same way 20 years ago building houses. We’d have 3 crews in the same subdivision every morning fired up and ready to get it! Everyone had their own thing they done and they was all good at it somewhere along the line. It all went to shit. I miss those days though, now if I’m not doing the work it doesn’t get done
Yeah, the workforce has changed. Seams like all the working men are nurses and I T guys nowadays. There isn’t any competition at least. Lol
@@Good.Fellers Yeah, but competition breeds skill because now theirs just to much laziness and don’t give a F attitude out there. Besides, competition also breeds a better class of ANYTHING if you think about it. But I’ve got a feeling that you PERSONALLY don’t have anything to worry about in your area, because I’ve not seen ANYONE that can cut trees like you do. THAT is a skill that was truly learned while “on the job”! 😂
Yeah I worked weekends with a timber cutter for 5 months then went out on my own. I have developed my techniques by experience and learning from others. I’m still getting better everyday. Healthy competition is great for all things, including creating skilled workers . It’s kind of tit for tat no competition and no help or competition and help.
Personally this is the reason i’ve switched from modern saws to slightly older saws.
Despite the slightly increased breakage, i still feel like im able to get back to work faster when i’ve got 100 spare parts of every little component sitting on a shelf in my shop.
I know this isnt very popular in production felling atleast from what i’ve seen other fellers do, but i really cant stand having to sit around for days or straight up buy another full price saw to fix a $10 issue. Which yes, i have also done, and it fucking pisses me off too.
Yeah, I have 10+ 395s and every part x10 in my garage
@@Good.Fellers Very understandable. Probably is my favorite saw too. I live in an area with likely even shittier mail service, so i’ve come to the conclusion that im better off running the 395 instead. Anyways love your content brother, keep up the good work. Highly enjoy watching you, your cutting methods are alot like my own.👍🏻
Right on bud, be safe out there.
Exactly brother!!!
Right on my man!
id rather deal with someone who stands up for his beliefs. straight up no bull shit. got to vent , got to now and then. no one keeps parts in stock anymore. it dose's suck. and your correct its tough to find good help. Country has changed for the worse, Work is a bad Word. life has become a Video Game a Movie. But the people that make videos and movies Work. stay positive.
Yeah, it’s a strange time. I stay positive but needed to vent.
@@Good.FellersThere’s absolutely nothing wrong with venting because it’s only that which keeps us sane folks sane. When you run across someone that vents all of the time about things that were fixed in the past (5-200yrs ago) then THAT is someone who is not right somewhere in their internal wiring!!
Excellent job as always, because I’m here to listen and learn from YOUR opinions and experience!
@ToddAdams1234 I appreciate it!
great job!
Thanks!
I build barbed wire fence 47 years old I do it all by myself I’m always working because no one wants to do that work but man if somethin breaks down what a pain in the ass. Then the person behind the counter at the parts store with a smile will say that part is on back order or it’s 2 weeks out or if someone else works on your stuff at near 200 a hour it fails within minutes and no one cares. Everyone too soft for the truth
Yeah, pretty much how I feel.
I think they is so many ways of doing it Right..
I take the better from everyone
To make mine
Am still learning and always will
Makes alot of sense I’m constantly improving my technique.
@@Good.Fellers just looking at you....
Am going to try something new
Hihihhihi
Be safe my man
@@Good.Fellers yeah the more I can!
I am still here...
Am 46
I started at 23
Still passionate
Awesome
I love the timber my self
I'm with you on parts and service that's why I'm gonna stick with the 395xp till I'm done cutting. And the tj is regular truck parts you can get anywhere and I'm a die hard johndeere guy but I've ran deere my entire career.... if you listen to every person that flaps on the internet you would get hurt or worse . Please be safe
I reckon I’ll be ok.
I cut in the thumb of Michigan and like you every tree here needs to be evaluated before we cut them and each tree needs its own cut . It's kinda nice to see someone who cuts very similar to how I do .
@philipjohnstonii4042 Glad you enjoy the channel.
Wait a minute. Someone was trying to tell you how to cut a tree.?
You got it.
Led lights are the ticket for indoor shop, do not forget that liquid tape, advance auto , napa , o'reilly auto , they carry it, comes in handy ! Parts for anything are getting hard to get your hands on quick , sign of the times, trying to get part for my scag mower , close to impossible, go figure !
Irritating to try to get parts.
I did this quite often to give the tree more speed when it falls but officially it is illegal (in Germany at least). Like so some things we so sometimes
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Mint keeping it real
Yup
Sometime you gotta stay in the cut right until the end and sometimes you don’t. It comes with experience to know if you gotta or not I worked with a couple French guys great cutters older men now really slowing down but I watched them 100s of time stay in the cut of walnut veneer so they don’t wreck the tree
You got it!
@@Good.Fellers I had no problem with the rant. You keep it real
Good deal!
Nothing wrong with telling your thoughts. 👍 To be fair, for someone like me that only got the experience from cutting down some firewood and never been in ”production mode”, some things do look sketchy... BUT, you do tell us about all the danger that comes with it and work with that, and that is true experience! Have been following you for awhile now, and to my understanding, if it is really sketchy trees or high $$$$ trees, you always cut them yourself. If something happens, there is no one else to blame. And at last, no one here can tell you how to run your business, and that is how it should stay. Keep up the nice work and be proud, buddy. (Hope i didn’t offended you...😊)
@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999 I appreciate your kind words.
Amen on plenty you said
Glad ya liked it
Like I commented a couple videos ago. You HAVE to get the most money out of each tree. And I know professional tree fallers and you know your job and take pride in your job.
You my man are correct. It’s simple math.
Hey a FYI I used to shop at Madsen saw shop but last few years service saw in chehalis wa Madsen sawis in centralia wa 3 miles apart. We locals are split about 50/50 which saw shop to buy at.
@JBlow-ip7hf awesome thanks
The truth is ALL that matters.
True!
Corporate greed. Everything goes to the “essential” people.
What’s this supposed to mean?
The guy that said how you should be cutting your trees might be from Oregon or Washington state. Cutting big fir and conifers is way different from hardwood and especially veneer.
He’s a game of logging instructor from Pennsylvania.
I have found it interesting the different ways and styles that trees are cut in different regions. Most of the time it depends on the species but not always. I myself have never cut a tree the way you do and don’t consider myself experienced enough but I also do not cut high dollar trees like yours.
Right on, be safe out there.
My comment was deemed as a possible "inappropriate" content. WTF is You Tube talking about?? Good Lord 😢😢
I didn’t see it
Off topic here , I sell firewood , and get a lot of the tops that loggers leave , and in my uneducated opinion, a ton of wood that could be milled / sold , is there a reason just the bottom stump of the tree is taken , and rest left ? I’m thankful but I’ve seen very large sections left and never understood why ….. great channel , informative
A lot of defects show up as you go up a tree.
You where definitely acting like a jerk the entire time this video !!!!!! Just kidding brother LOL great video and keep up the good work. Love watching these type of videos because i enjoy the outdoors and chainsaws in general and sometimes i learn some things i can put into practice when i'm cutting down some trees on my properties. Keep up the good work
😝 glad you enjoyed the vid.
100% right.
Hell yeah 👍
Just a home owner, but deal with the same thing.
Yes sir!
I always say When in doubt throttle out.
Absolutely!!!
Keep it real like the truth
Thanks Bud!
Tell the truth some people needs to hear it
I agree
Alaska and back 😂
Yes! 😆
Dam right my man. Keep going
Thank you!
The reason GOL is a joke is because they believe what they teach is 100% the only way to cut a tree.
That’s what my point was. Every tree is different and every situation.
@@Good.Fellers I’m not saying everything I’ve ever done worked, but I’ve seen how some guys cut who do things their way all the time. Walk out in the woods and there’s 6 hangers…
Yeah, a hung up tree often has a torn side on the butt log.
It's not just husqvarna I'm been waiting two months for some carbs for some stihls
It’s everywhere
I was just fixing to say, you are making veneer money,not lumber!
There ain’t lumber money anymore.
Now that you have had time to cool and calm down have an adult beverage or two, let’s talk about that wood burning cook stove I saw umpteen months ago!
It’s in my barn at the farm just waiting for the right buyer
If you want it email me a 1goodfellers@gmail.com
Lmao "TPS reports"
You caught that, aye! Lol
Dangerous
‼️ Danger ‼️
Find a young man. Bring him up to speed. Even if he leaves you with the skills he developed. And train the next one. Any trade has to have good ones to pass the knowledge down. As many times as you can before you hang it up. Those solid young men willing to work exist and need an older guiding hand. Not enough of that these days seems to me.
I’m doing that currently.
Please Please Please keep it truthful!!
I won’t lie to ya.
Good people are hard to find tbh. Theres not one right way to cut a tree in my opinion. Everyone has their own way of doing things. Find whats best for you.
What's the old saying, "Those who can DO. Those who can't TEACH".
Now that walnut was what I was referring to the other day when I mentioned to you "rounding your butts". Nice job and nice looking walnut tree.
I always preferred another being honest and up front with me in anything. Most guys I dealt with were ones I enjoyed dealing. Absolutely their were those that had an arrogance that was an automatic turnoff. Yes, I would go overboard to help a guy at times, but I damn well made sure it was a 2 way street. If you're the one always helping, then you're one dumb idiot. I've been accused of worse. I truly miss buying logs and most the guys I bought from. You sound like someone that I would have enjoyed dealing with. Stay safe. 😊
Yeah, I prefer open communication and long lasting relationships.
I fully understand you...
But I think don't loose time on negative people......
Fair enough!
Feisty today Feller.
Lol
Here in Wisconsin, if you sell say a couple of big maples to a mill, do you still have to pay for getting the trees on the ground, or does the mill have someone come out and do that? TIA
Doubt anyone would buy 2 big maples.
Cost to take them down and truck them would be to high.
The whole parts and getting service is something that I just can't understand. It's the same way in my area. But I did find a guy this week that I think will be a heck of a mechanic. My skidder winch broke last weekend. I heard about this guy so I called him. He said he hadn't ever worked on a skidder or winch before but he would give it a try. He works out of his pickup. So he drove down and tore the winch apart and found the problem in 2hrs. Parts will be in on Monday and he will have it going Tuesday. And he only charges $70/hr. I couldn't believe it.
As far as your "no BS approach". I like it. It makes things very easy and clear. But in my honest opinion it can go a little too far and be on the verge of just being arrogant. All of your videos came across as "no BS" except this came across a little arrogant to me. Now don't take this wrong. You asked for our honest opinions. And that is mine.
Putting that aside, by far the best cutting/logging videos there is. You say they are just for fun. But I have learned so much from your videos. It really helped my cutting and sharpening. Keep them coming.
1) I’m happy you found a good mechanic and at $70 a hour make sure you tip.
2) As far as arrogance you’re definitely not the first to say that in my life. lol 😂
I appreciate the truthful feedback.
This is the best video you ever made love it. You gotta tell it how it is you know your shit dude.trump 24
Thanks Bud!
This is why i support Farmertec, i do not care they they're ripping off husky and Stihl, fuck husky and fuck stihl, at least i can buy parts from Farmertec.
This is the stupidest comment I’ve had in a while.
Here's your damn comment 💪
Hell yeah
But you seem like such a people person.
Lol
What area are you in pal ? Is there a McCoy’s forestry and construction dealer near you ? My son is a sales rep for them. I’ll get you hooked up
Never heard of em.
What is the point of having a point of view if you can't say it?
I agree.