The BIGGEST TREE I've Ever Cut / 150 Years Old Spruce / Future Log Cabin Lumber
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ค. 2024
- !NOTE that this tree was wind broken I didn't take it down!
I've seen this huge tree broken by the wind at the beginning of the winter last year and I had to take it out before it gets warm in insects start to attack it. It's one of the biggest trees on our property, it was 40m high,1m in diameter at the base of first cut and around 150 years old. I needed several days to take out the logs and clean all the branches. I had the helps of the rest of the family while cleaning the branches and it still took a considerable amount of time just to clean one tree. I never had to deal with a tree of this size before, it was absolutely huge and an it was an honour to take its parts to create lumber for future log cabin projects. It was also sad at the same time seeing it go, I would never cut trees this size, the biggest I've cut for the log cabin was around 50cm in diameter.
Thank you for watching!
0:00 Intro
1:33 Finding skull like rock
3:17 Talking about the tree and forest
7:10 Cutting the tree branches
11:10 Cutting the tree in logs
14:34 Taking the log out
26:03 Cleaning the branches with the family
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For those that don't understand us talking in Italian in the second half of the video, turn on the subtitles/closed captions in the TH-cam player, I translated what we're saying. Thanks to everyone for watching and all the nice comment!
Che bellissima famiglia Nik... complimenti....😀😀...What a beautiful family you have Nik....congratulations 😀😀 just a question ... this beautiful place reminds me of Slovenia... mistak ? 😀😀
Thank you Nik for the translations👍
In che paese ti trovi.
Great job on the English translations. Terrific seeing that building your log cabin is a whole family affair. Great idea to use naturally felled trees for lumber, but it is clearly a lot of work to clean it up.
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The little girl chopping the branch made me smile. Good job!
This is what the western world needs - family building life together... hard work and laughter! You are blessed!
Humanity's of environmental mentality - zero waste, lovely family, intelligent manner, I agree and salutes you, my friend.
We here in America could learn a thing or two from you all. How you do things are how I was raised but it went away over the last 50 years. I applaud your ethics, diligence, and respect for nature. and Great parenting.
Absolutely!
Yes I love these videos. Especially when the family shows up as you and your wife / partner demonstrate great parenting. Not once at any point and time do you see anyone with their face glued to a device. But in turn everyone is working hard together as a family.
MUCH RESPECT
Spot on.
Me too...I'm 53....we use to work hard and play hard..lol
Lmao "respect for nature". You ARE nature. There is no separation. Every aspect of every single human behavior is natural, and a result of millions of years of evolution.
Hard working family!!! Blessings from the USA!
This man has a warm kind heart and an old soul!
and not a phone break, text break, electronic game break, not anything. Just old fashion work made to be fun. I love it!!
I have some of my friends who absolutely refuse to own a cell phone. For them it's the great Satan! Personally, I just think it's a tool and like all tools, you have to learn when to put it down.
⬆️ I loved it in Italy, an added bonus was my cellphone didn't work 👍
Fionn nolan?
rIGhT........let’s. BE pEAcEfUlL
I gave you a thumbs up simply for that beautiful sentiment you gave us before getting back to earth......you remind me of the Native American of giving thanks for all they harvest, stone wood, fish or fowl.
I share your regret for the fallen old tree. I always have the same feeling when I see old trees blown down by the wind ... how many stories, how many sunrises and sunsets, how many historical events they have witnessed .. Wonderful, warm family video! Thank you Nik !!!
But why have regrets when natural cycles happen like trees fallen in nature?
It's a time to rejoice, not regret! Rejoice and reap the benefits that nature gives!
@@Johnny_Guitar It's just feelings. Sometimes they are inexplicable...
It's so beautiful when you get the whole family working together, that's memories that no one can ever take from you. They will remain forever and forever is what family is all about.
Had to watch again! Awesome family learning video. We have been given so much, and now it is our turn to teach. Sweet
Perhaps the grand old tree will live for another hundred years through your creative genius! I'm sure the house you are building will last at least a hundred years. I enjoy watching your channel and the incredible hard work you are putting into a magnificent home!!
I love how the entire family helped. Well done.
the kids will remember this time in their lives forever. and tell their grandkids about the time they helped Nik build his cabin.
Your boy improved his skill with the axe through the video. It was great to watch the whole family being involved.
I enjoyed this video probably more than the others. Simply because of you teaching the youngsters how to use a axe and getting them to do work with a smile on their faces. I love it. Most kids in America today don't understand what work and chores are. They get to much stuff given to them for nothing. They just want to play video games, be on their cellphones, watch tv or just do nothing. You both are doing a wonderful job with those kids god bless you all and keep up the great work and video's
The environment is what nature says it is not what man says it must be. Nik your thoughts are on point.
What a wonderful treat to hear those children laughing! THANK YOU, Sir,
It is such a wonderful thing to see you playing with your children! I never had a father and it always gives me great joy to see a father taking delight in his children! God bless you and your family!
Thankyou for sharing your nice family from Windsor Canada!!!!!
I always hate to see a huge ancient tree fall but it is natural. The way you are gathering this tree is being done in a respectful and sacred way. You will be using this wood for something you will be building with heart and soul, which is in great respect for this ancient Being. It will be beautiful wood indeed! Thank You so Much for sharing this with us. The Indigenous People’s of this land called the tress the Tall People. Thank You Again! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
A very nice family! Being together is everything!!!
I love how you incorporate your family into your video from time to time. This is why families NEED both a mother and father. Thank you for sharing!
Best video you ever made. Family always first.
Great seeing the family getting involved, teaching the kids life skills that need no electricity.
And having fun at the same time.
I like the way you harvested most of the branches and didn't let them go to waste - lots of good wood there for the wood stove. I do the same here when dealing with down falls. And the rest goes into brush piles for the animals just like you.
Spruce is used in the building of many musical instruments. I wound what this tree might sound like.
I love what you you do, the world is a better place because of you.
How can the harvesting of a fallen tree become an epic event? Just like this. Thanks for the entertainment.
Congratulations for a so nice family. This is a good thing for memory of this so nice and wonderfull SPRUCE. Bon courage et stay all together SAFE.
Nik,
I recently discovered your log cabin building series, and I voraciously watched until I caught up to your latest episode. Then, I started over from the beginning. There's so much to see, I'll probably watch the series again afterwards. I hope you're not tired of hearing this, but it's amazing! It's educational, entertaining, even meditative. I absolutely love the music you share on the videos, it's perfect. Most of all, I love watching your intuitive process, and how your techniques evolve as you proceed.
Thank you so much for sharing your work with us, it's by far my favorite thing to watch these days.
Kent
p.s. If you ever get to Oahu, please look me up. I make surfboards in a small shop under my house. I do the whole process myself, and if you have any interest at all, I'd love to share my craft with you!
Oh my gosh! What a beautiful life. Tha axe was bigger than your daughter! Lol The children are learning and growing and blossoming into beautiful flowers. Thank u and God bless you guys. Stay safe and have a great time. 🙂🙏
A hard working Forrester! You create a wonder for me! Thank you!
They work so well together. No whiners. Happy kids, they don't need to be entertained.
The best family video ever.
It´s a Swedish chainsaw, that´s why it´s still going strong 🤗 Greetings from Sweden.
Love your axes too.
Husqvarna and Stihl ..... nothing outlasts those two saws!
Thank you for saving that beautiful wood.
I love the way Laila and Anoir pitched in so heartily, along with Mom. She let them do stuff even when she was a bit worried, but did her best not to let them see it. I think the little forest critters are very happy to have a new place to live where the big predators can't get at them.
The family working together is good to see. Bravo to the children for their hard work!
You're a very Wise Man Nik!
Fantastic video and awesome working family participation great family atmosphere environment for positive memories of togetherness
Fun to see you working with your friend and her kids. You are a good man for these kids an you have a lovely friend. Have fun and enjoy your time together.
Thank you Nik for sharing your life and family with us. Your skill with a chainsaw is phenomenal. I second Gil said below: "The world is better place because of you!"
That is one wonderful tractor, and hydraulics.
An adorable family moment video, thanks for sharing nik, its a moment of happiness and contentment in these difficult times.
Your daughter very good with the axe! Great family.
Your family is very wonderful work together, thanks for sharing.
Very nice family day out / sure you will make that tree live for ever somehow 👍👍🏴
That little girl is a determined to do all she can to complete a task. She gives 100% of herself to all of her challenges.
The young man will be swinging that axe as well as his teacher!!
GREAT JOB KIDS, & MOM!!
Your Love and respect for Nature and the Forest is like a breath of fresh air Thank you
Your children have grown so much since you started this home. You can really see it in this video. God bless and Love from Mississippi, USA.
I love these slice of life one's as much as the log cabin videos
Some of my fondest memories have been of wandering and playing in the woods when I was a kid. This is so much work, my muscles feel sore from just watching.
WOW what a great video! Amazing what one man can do in the woods,,,,,YOU are a Master! Nice for the family to enjoy too!
Nice family helping each other happy family God bless everyone of your family watch from Australia
Great work!! Great tree!! great lessons for the children great family time your blessed brother!!
Добрый день . У Вас замечательная семья ! Так держать ! Рад за Вас ! Успехов Вам всем !
Thanks Nik that’s so awesome 👏! 🤩😎👍👍👍💯💯💯
great family workout .. Loved the creative mouse camp. nice to see the kid,s getting stuck in .your daughter is already showing great gymnastic potential.
Now that is a movie!!! My Dad used to throw me up just like that 65 years ago. Thanks for that sweet memory. Solid again!!!.
Yes full-circle. Imagine the weight in the crown of that tree? Suddenly a banner year for fruit is blown to the ground. But good-fortune for countless wildlife with all those beautiful pine cones to eat. Thanks for all your efforts to share with us!
Great work a d cleanup with super help. Good O’. 🐻🙏 USA 🇺🇸
You will be able to harvest many metres of lumber from this one tree and make useful things that will last decades. Thanks for sharing the harvesting and I look forward to seeing what you create.
I love how your whole family’s just having a blast doing some work, you can really tell your family has a great bond. Really loved watching this one Nik, keep them coming!
Nice that the family gets involved 🤙😀
You have a beautiful family. God Bless you
Nothing like a good day out in nature with fresh air and family.Teachin the next generation the right way.Well done.
Great " Karma" Nik, Transforming it!! Wood is such a Great Medium!! I see you do the Nature Walks and I see ( Great Reverence) for the Land!! Some People Believe the Tree's are "Satient Living Beings" as I Do!! Nothing in Nature is Unaware of Man's Activity!! I look forward to what you will Create with that Tree!! Dean Toronto
Hello from the first coast in Florida. Reclamation of the forest is just being not only respectful but a good steward of your land. Love seeing your family with you to make quick work of your project. I've enjoyed your videos going back to the first tree that you felled on your log cabin build. Thank you for all your efforts. Much respect.
Wow your children are amazing. They are strong. Good training and they will turn out to be great builders too. Good job.
Laila's mouse house is such a sweet idea! Letting the kids try their hand at all the tools and see how they work and what to do and what not to do, it is so important, too often we see houses so childproofed the kids never get the chance to try anything..
I love the life you have made for yourself Nik well done my friend
Hi Nic. My wife and I here in Australia have been watching your progress with the house for several months and enjoy when all four of you are together working and playing. Beautiful wood should come from that fallen spruce!!! We were especially impressed to see you all do a complete clean up of all the off-cut branches. The youngsters were learning valuable skills with the clearing too, as well as learning to handle the axe. Well done all of you. We look forward to each and every video you do and thanks for the opportunity to share in your lives as well.
Richard and Helen
Beautiful Family, beautiful land, and Love - you're one of the worlds richest person!
You have a wonderful sense of conservation stewardship!
This lady is a keeper for sure!
Very tall tree, natural selection works out perfectly as it should. Good work.
What a magnificent tree. Enormous. Wow.
And the children are growing up! The little girl is so tall, but just as determined!
Lovely video.
Thanks for explaining about how dead tress are essential to a forest. We all have to resist the urge to 'tidy up' and allow nature to work. Best wishes.
Unless you're in a dry state like California, where they made forest management illegal so the kindling keeps stacking up and drying out instead of rotting. (Then someone starts a fire or there's a lightning strike and they blame climate change and beg for more money...)
@@DeadBaron ask yourself why all the forest didn't burn down every year then before the spams came.
@@Joe90V spams? And it has been burning down every year, then California banned forest management without going through very long, expensive bureaucracy, and the fires have been getting exponentially worse. They couldn't even make fire breaks.
SOME restrictions have been relaxed in 2019, but it will take years to see much improvement, they have a lot of forest to get through and there are still roadblocks.
Go back and look at pictures from the last fires. Note the homes that survived. Those are the ones that ignored the laws or had the money to clear brush and make fire breaks.
@@DeadBaron Was it not space lasers who started the fires? ;)
@@sylvaindupuis5595 XD
I love how you respect your land/forest and how you harvest it.
Thank you for sharing your passion.
You have a beautiful family.
Stay safe .... from Manitoba Canada
It is great to see your whole family working together on this project. It honors the ancient tree with good energy in respect. Thank You Most Kindly! I wish your Family Love, Light, Peace and Joy of Being! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
this man is a very hard worker god bless him
What a wonderful dynamic family😁👍such a joy to watch. Bellissimo
Once again i dont know how this half of an hour past by. This is videos makes my life better thanks Nik :)
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoy them.
I love how you use all of the trees and it’s is a lot of woods that you got from the tree but what was more beautiful is how you and your family work together and you are taking time to teach your children how to work and you are having fun that is the most beautiful thing love in a family is all that you need to be happy and you look like you have a very happy family good job everybody on this big project
I really love how you make the time to smell the roses! Yes, that was an animal tugging on the tree root. Thank you Nik!
You sir are a credit to humanity.
what a wonderful feel good video! there are no limits!
Lol. Well, apparently her daughter is a professional mouse shelter builder and it works really well.
You seem to have a wonderful family and have raised your children well.
As always this was a very good video. A great tree was lost, but the forest floor was opened up to more sunlight and best of all is that your daughter made a shelter for mice! Blessings from New Orleans.
Really appreciate all the work you do with moving the camera around to get different views. I'm sure it takes a lot of extra time. It is always nice to see the family working together like that. Confidence building for the children when the parents take the time to let them help. Great videos and great parenting! Thank you!
Great Job harvesting every part of the fallen tree 🎄.
_I love to watch your family activity and togetherness teaching your kid how to survive later in their life. Bravo-bravo my friends_
Exactly my friend. You have it right. Forestry is also an age old philosophy. You sir have a very good idea of the Earth and all it's glory.
Love watching. Thank you. Sophia
Beautiful the way you teach your kids 👌👍
You sure this is not one those videos you see about what a perfect life is? Makes me sad because I had to leave the country style life when my mother moved us to the city after my father past away. At the same time I felt the joy and determination of this family working together as one. I think everyone in the USA should see this video in this time of crisis, so many have lost their way and as many have flourished, sadly divided by a corrupt government that is segregating the rich from the poor. This video inspires me to keep my head held high and keep breathing positive feedback. Great video just letting you know!
I love you all so much... thank you for this familly moment in nature...
Wow, good hard-working
family.
Team work= good family time!