Did a ponderosa for an elderly couple years ago. The yard was beautiful, flowers and such everywhere. They sat on the back porch, drinking margaritas, her calling out which lovely exotic plant she wanted smashed next, while her husband wagered nickles on my aim. I destroyed that yard at her encouragement, with guiltless glee. She had a landscaper in the next day, completely revamped the property. Cool folks, fun job. I guess the old guy was allergic to just about everything that was planted.
@@busternick1 how's the job you quote to come back and there's plants small trees and garden ornaments under the tree you just quoted when it was empty space before! I've had that happen twice 🤦
I worked on my first black locust, dead, last summer and i couldn't believe how strong and hingy the wood was! You can get away with quite a bit working on those. Thanks for the vid August....
Nice to see you working! 😁 220t doesnt look too powerful in videos so maybe ill stick with 200t! It should have some sort of narrow chain maybe for better power and its guite heavy in paper!
Lower release lever on the Unicender: Is that a user mod for rope management, or a Unicender development mod from Rock Exotica? (August burning the midnight oil in the editing room) =O)
August with a Unicender and battery powered Stihl! Times are changing! And you're so right about the bar oil - I've run my T540i out a few times. Only realized it bc of the sound of the chain.
I remember reading this on a poster around 1979-1982ish... He who knows not, and knows not he knows not, is a fool; shun him. He who knows not, and knows he knows not, is simple; teach him. He who knows, and knows not he knows, is asleep; awaken him. He who knows, and knows he knows, is wise; follow him. I feel, from watching your videos from several months..... will not quite willing to commit but close
Gosh it seems no matter how long an August video is I think dang it... it's already over 😃 well if ya had enough of those high priced batteries that 220 might not be bad, it seemed to power through that locust pretty well, and wow what a stream of chips in really hard wood !!! Was that Heather helping ? I hope your back is actually doing better and not just out there out of necessity (with Adam down)which is what I fear if that was Heather 😊
Funny you mentioned the guage of the chain...the thing keeping me from buying a battery-powered saw, has been the (for me) far too narrow chain....if there is something more like regular chain that will run on this saw, then I'll be glad to know....
@@bogdanraputin8746 - Okay, cool, thanks....I think I remember that they originally needed to be 1/4" chain, which I'm not hip to, if for no other reason than uniformity....
Im not sold on the electric saw. Even tho ive had 2 161 i sold. Not imprest. 220 saw great for nippin stuff up fast. Keep that. But yer long way to go yet on small battery saw. When an open 150 is there. @
This was a big tree and a wide tree as well as a tall tree... Put it down in a straightforward manner with no hick ups. Goes to show with pine trees or sprawled out trees...experience gets it done safe and routinely.
😂 if you know you know. Yep had a knarly black locust removal last summer. Had to go up with a sweater and welding gloves . Only 95degrees and 85% humidity no biggie. Went home and I had salt from my sweat rubbing off in the shower.
Man, I haven't climbed for almost 2 weeks, and it's so funny how tedious this looks when you get lazy for a little while...😜....I just kept wondering where the crane was at?
Nae nonsense. Getting it done. 👍 Battery saw seemed slow but you were cutting some pretty chunky pieces of hardwood (Never worked a piece of Black Locust. Certainly looks hard.) Not surprised the battery got juiced.
the saw is really strong, but has an "uncomfortable" center of gravity with the light bar, try a heavier rail, then it doesn't tend to kick-back as much. Furthermore, it should be emphasized that it is extremely dirt-resistant and therefore low-maintenance. all in all, in my opinion, the best battery top handle at the moment 
Primo firewood!..that tree would heat my house for few months in my catalytic wood stove..was it honey locust or black locust?..ive never seen a black locust grow like that
Just curious August why don't you use your bucket on that job. I love when you climb a hundred percent I learned a lot it's just I know your back gives you trouble
Those suspenders!…Disco beaver! It’s good to see August is able to climb again! The good part of injuries is the elated gratitude upon returning to normalcy.
Hey August, I hope your continuing to recover well. It didn't look like the Stihl battery saw lasted too long. It sounded a bit weak, but it would be interesting to see it with a Panther setup to compare more closely to the Husqvarna. The first tree I removed for someone was a locust. It was a job for an elderly lady from my church, when I was first started my construction/remodeling business and would take whatever work someone had. If only I knew then a fraction of what I've learned in the last year from you, and your content. Keep sharing this gift you have with us.
Curious about the rigging, it doesn’t get the press that it needs to. At 18:20 is that one rope to pull the two together, plus running a redirect for the strength? Might be your climbing line. And then you answer, perfect. Love the videos with you giving what might be missed details. I’m always looking for a little more info and insight
Love it! You all seem to keep very "upbeat" and fun but, when it comes to making the cut and rigging down or felling wood you take time to concentrate and get it down safely. I appreciate seeing that. Black locust??? Well, that certainly explains a lot..... 😉 Great to see you back in the trees August, hope your back is improving. 🙏 Thanks MonkeyBeaver crew and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy
Be careful with the clip that attachs the lanyard. Mine came off, saw fell, significant damage!!!! I'm super careful with my gear too I never drop the saw on the lanyard. Took it to my local dealer, not very happy. Basically got an oops better luck next time from them. Love the videos.
You mentioned oiling the chain, but I have the Stihl 161 and I have found that it doesn't oil properly. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Hopefully, they fixed the problem with the 220.
I dont understand the appeal for the unicender other than for spare work. And that stihl saw will be a problem battery wise, probably much more ergonomic then the Husky tho but yeah.
It's an intentional use, it didn't do it itself or on accident... there's also some add on components from climbing innovations for smoother lowering, but I've not tried them.
Back in the early days of ultralights, there was one craft from Kolb that used two Pioneer chain saw engines. Flew fine. I’m wondering if that electric saw could be adapted to propel my Quicksilver MX. N.E.OHBob
The words “I don’t care about the grass” from a customer meet my ears the same as the sweet whispering of an angel would.😊
Did a ponderosa for an elderly couple years ago. The yard was beautiful, flowers and such everywhere. They sat on the back porch, drinking margaritas, her calling out which lovely exotic plant she wanted smashed next, while her husband wagered nickles on my aim. I destroyed that yard at her encouragement, with guiltless glee. She had a landscaper in the next day, completely revamped the property. Cool folks, fun job. I guess the old guy was allergic to just about everything that was planted.
@@kavemanthewoodbutcher I usually get the couple that have just spent thousands on landscaping and then decide they want the trees out😖
@@busternick1 how's the job you quote to come back and there's plants small trees and garden ornaments under the tree you just quoted when it was empty space before! I've had that happen twice 🤦
😂 yep or a brand new aluminum fence 😱
@@busternick1 happens every week around here
Love your videos August, thanks for taking the time, effort and inspiration to make them, edit them and share them with us all, thanks again.
So ive gotta ask wich is better, t540i or the stihl ?
I worked on my first black locust, dead, last summer and i couldn't believe how strong and hingy the wood was! You can get away with quite a bit working on those. Thanks for the vid August....
Nice to see you working! 😁 220t doesnt look too powerful in videos so maybe ill stick with 200t! It should have some sort of narrow chain maybe for better power and its guite heavy in paper!
Lower release lever on the Unicender: Is that a user mod for rope management, or a Unicender development mod from Rock Exotica?
(August burning the midnight oil in the editing room)
=O)
That is a user mod..not made by rock exotica. August has a vid on the mod
@@groundpounder24365 Guess I missed that one. I'll look for it, thx.
Let’s get the stihl vs the husky battery saw test
You are the artist of tree felling. I would have loved to have a picture of the whole tree from below. Great job.
On the Janka scale, the honey locust has a hardness of 1.580 lbf
7.030 N
Black locust Janka hardness scale of 1,700 lbf (7,560 N).
Nice video August. Good job guys. Take care and have a blessed and safe day and I'll see you on your next video
Yes, Black Locust will wear out some chain.
The Husqvarna battery saw seems so much better than that sthil one
August with a Unicender and battery powered Stihl! Times are changing! And you're so right about the bar oil - I've run my T540i out a few times. Only realized it bc of the sound of the chain.
Yeah, it should be a Spiderjack 3 and a Husqvarna T540i XP 😅
@@Tsjoni I'm with you on the T540i XP, but I'm an old fart😬 and climb Ddrt on the Uni! Maybe one day I'll swap...
@@kevinbprice7448 I have tried a lot of the devices, but I just use (need) the Spidy on Ddrt. I’m under 50 so not that old 🤓
Let’s see how long he keeps using this saw . It’s quite that’s for sure . My hearing loss is real .
I remember reading this on a poster around 1979-1982ish...
He who knows not, and knows not he knows not, is a fool; shun him.
He who knows not, and knows he knows not, is simple; teach him.
He who knows, and knows not he knows, is asleep; awaken him.
He who knows, and knows he knows, is wise; follow him.
I feel, from watching your videos from several months..... will not quite willing to commit but close
Unicender SHOUT OUT!!👍👍🇺🇸💪
Could be the 194 cant c. But like em both. Harder to sharpen small teeth. But when right love em for the money. Thanx
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разновидность акации?
No think 151 tweekd is fast an accurate. The 220 not so much. Thanks
Gosh it seems no matter how long an August video is I think dang it... it's already over 😃 well if ya had enough of those high priced batteries that 220 might not be bad, it seemed to power through that locust pretty well, and wow what a stream of chips in really hard wood !!! Was that Heather helping ? I hope your back is actually doing better and not just out there out of necessity (with Adam down)which is what I fear if that was Heather 😊
Ya not better yet…
Good job but I am not sure if I with trade my 161T for the 220 TC.
Black Locust, I hear can last for 75 years in the ground as fence posts!
Isso não é para cualquer um requer muita coragem e proficionalismo
Curious why you prefer snaps over biners...🤷🏻♂️
I'm the exact opposite...
Funny you mentioned the guage of the chain...the thing keeping me from buying a battery-powered saw, has been the (for me) far too narrow chain....if there is something more like regular chain that will run on this saw, then I'll be glad to know....
You can use normal 16” bar same one as 201 and the full chisel chain.
@@bogdanraputin8746 - Okay, cool, thanks....I think I remember that they originally needed to be 1/4" chain, which I'm not hip to, if for no other reason than uniformity....
Mate!!!!🎉🥳🥳too Nice!!!😊🤙🤠👌 what’s up August!!! And team!!!Yeww!!🤙🤙
Fast little saws. Spoiled .200t is a real saw. Haha
Im not sold on the electric saw. Even tho ive had 2 161 i sold. Not imprest. 220 saw great for nippin stuff up fast. Keep that. But yer long way to go yet on small battery saw. When an open 150 is there.
@
Husky made thre best saws on battery i reckon
This was a big tree and a wide tree as well as a tall tree... Put it down in a straightforward manner with no hick ups. Goes to show with pine trees or sprawled out trees...experience gets it done safe and routinely.
😂 if you know you know. Yep had a knarly black locust removal last summer. Had to go up with a sweater and welding gloves . Only 95degrees and 85% humidity no biggie. Went home and I had salt from my sweat rubbing off in the shower.
Man, I haven't climbed for almost 2 weeks, and it's so funny how tedious this looks when you get lazy for a little while...😜....I just kept wondering where the crane was at?
Nae nonsense. Getting it done. 👍 Battery saw seemed slow but you were cutting some pretty chunky pieces of hardwood (Never worked a piece of Black Locust. Certainly looks hard.) Not surprised the battery got juiced.
the saw is really strong, but has an "uncomfortable" center of gravity with the light bar, try a heavier rail, then it doesn't tend to kick-back as much. Furthermore, it should be emphasized that it is extremely dirt-resistant and therefore low-maintenance. all in all, in my opinion, the best battery top handle at the moment

Gas saw and bar seemed to be faster.
Primo firewood!..that tree would heat my house for few months in my catalytic wood stove..was it honey locust or black locust?..ive never seen a black locust grow like that
Didn't know y'all had black locust out there. Those crispy things seem like the story of my life sometimes here in Cincinnati. Thanks for the vid.
Just curious August why don't you use your bucket on that job. I love when you climb a hundred percent I learned a lot it's just I know your back gives you trouble
Husky already have done it n lighter. Not a fan have a 220 ground saw doesnt come out unless nip stuff up on the ground but yer thanx
Do you have a rear handle 220?
Those suspenders!…Disco beaver! It’s good to see August is able to climb again! The good part of injuries is the elated gratitude upon returning to normalcy.
Sometin bout the chain twiwtin batery is good. But not had a 161 sold it got a revvy 150. Cuts so much better. But yer chain semms to twist somehow.
Right before you said it, I was thinking, "Gee, I wonder if that bar could use some oil?"...😁
HAVING COMMITMENT ISSUES...WHICH MECHANICAL ARE YOU USING HERE AND ANYTHING YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT ROPE RUNNER ? THANKS
I wish, I was in your category of climbing. I hope to visit you, and yall have a Blessed day.
Couldn't sleep August? Posting at 1:30am...yawn
Enjoyed the video. I'm sure you are elated being back up a tree again. Excellent job limbing and rigging. Quite the noodles. A1
Hey August, I hope your continuing to recover well. It didn't look like the Stihl battery saw lasted too long. It sounded a bit weak, but it would be interesting to see it with a Panther setup to compare more closely to the Husqvarna. The first tree I removed for someone was a locust. It was a job for an elderly lady from my church, when I was first started my construction/remodeling business and would take whatever work someone had. If only I knew then a fraction of what I've learned in the last year from you, and your content. Keep sharing this gift you have with us.
15:00 in and I’ve caught you with another upside down hookup on your rigging hardware dawg. I gotta let you know when I see it ❤️
I didn’t know you had black locust in Oregon…it seems to be dying off here in my part of Maryland. Makes great firewood. Nice work 👍🏼
That gas saw looks light saber sharp. The electric didn’t look bad until you started using the gas saw lol
Helikòpter, helikòpter! Hahahahaaa
Curious about the rigging, it doesn’t get the press that it needs to. At 18:20 is that one rope to pull the two together, plus running a redirect for the strength? Might be your climbing line. And then you answer, perfect.
Love the videos with you giving what might be missed details. I’m always looking for a little more info and insight
Do you have a preferred ascending device? Seems like your always using something different.
Love it!
You all seem to keep very "upbeat" and fun but, when it comes to
making the cut and rigging down or felling wood you take time to
concentrate and get it down safely. I appreciate seeing that.
Black locust??? Well, that certainly explains a lot..... 😉
Great to see you back in the trees August, hope your back is improving. 🙏
Thanks MonkeyBeaver crew and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲
Randy
Good job Trees-R-Us Oregon
Thank you for the video. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care - be safe and God Bless
The hide and peak moments in rigging applications 🔥💯✊seeking the thrill
Which you like best? Husky or Stihl battery top handle?
Good to see that you've recovered enough from your back injury to climb again August😊!
August Hunicke climbing srt?? Where have I been?
#getaugustto200k
Just old fashioned tryed 161. Not great. Maybe be good for the weight
Sorry had a few no the dont cut aswell. Not the power just dont chain thing maybe
E saw are nice but you will go back to a gaser on removals takes more of your energy to cut through the wood.
Be careful with the clip that attachs the lanyard. Mine came off, saw fell, significant damage!!!! I'm super careful with my gear too I never drop the saw on the lanyard. Took it to my local dealer, not very happy. Basically got an oops better luck next time from them. Love the videos.
Well that sucks, is it a different design to say a 201or 200?
There was a couple of branches trying to scrape out out of the tree on their way past!!
Thanks for the vid, August….a nice project to watch. 👍
Working with resolve through the pain. This is how wisdom is learned and passed down to those who are willing to receive it.
I hope your back is feeling better to August I did pray for you.
Glad your back is better and letting you in the trees. Battery Stihl seemed to throw chips. Great job. Stay safe
Sorry but the control when sharo. Shit yer take my 150 everywhere
Man. Its that spiky tree. Its also here in germany.
I wonder if anyone will ever make a hybrid chainsaw?
Good to see you up there, taking a large hardwood down…felt your pain afterwards…deep breath - you are a good man!
I guess the picco chain on the 220tc was safety chain.
You mentioned oiling the chain, but I have the Stihl 161 and I have found that it doesn't oil properly. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Hopefully, they fixed the problem with the 220.
The hoses are well known for being kinked in the 161, open it up and check it out
August, Do u have the locust beetle borer there?
Here i SW Idaho u find few if any without severe borer damage. Been tat way since the early 90s.
Nope
Pruning trees is not an easy job but appreciate your passion for it. You did a great job!
I dont understand the appeal for the unicender other than for spare work. And that stihl saw will be a problem battery wise, probably much more ergonomic then the Husky tho but yeah.
I think just from seeing you use the new saw that the Husky seems to look like it cuts better?
I was surprised to see you, did not have your zigzag, I have not seen a Unicender wrap itself up like that before. Could be a real fun ride.😮yikes
It's an intentional use, it didn't do it itself or on accident... there's also some add on components from climbing innovations for smoother lowering, but I've not tried them.
I loved the sawdust stream in the air at the 2:00 mark. Nice footage August.
Hope your back is holding up OK.
Excellent job as always .. Your videos are the best.
Thanks for the great camera work and editing August!
When TF is this coming out in Australia
Back in the early days of ultralights, there was one craft from Kolb that used two Pioneer chain saw engines. Flew fine. I’m wondering if that electric saw could be adapted to propel my Quicksilver MX. N.E.OHBob
Would be pretty cool to have something that quiet on an MX 😁
Stick a 14 inch panther bar on that 220👍
Beaver suspenders? MINK?? holy mother of wood chips..
August's saddle and suspenders exterior fabric is beaver pelt.
A cornucopia of cuts, drops and Robot Foot Adam on point.
Great video!
The sprocket at the tip of my panther bar broke in half. 🤷♂️
Tell Evan at office (IF you bought from us)
@@AugustHunicke I didn't. But I'll get the next one from ya. You guys had a shortage when I needed the last one. No biggy. 12" for my 2511T.
@@VeteranTreeService if you got them from the UK… There’s a bad batch there.
@@AugustHunicke that's exactly where I got it from. ☹️
my favorite wood Black locust
When sharp. It makes tree workers say what'
Mantau bs 👍👍
15:54
_"Meant_ to do that!" 🤣🤣👍👍
Now, open a stumping business.
Great video!!! You got good help!!
Bro its makin thos litt saws sing'
Nice. very few divots,
Panther bar n chain. Yer
That a hothorn?!😬
Thats on the ground.
The chipper noise tho :D