Idk if you guys read comments, and I know this is old, but if you’re carrying this much weight on your belt, buy a gun belt! Leather or synthetic, your choice, but a double leather, extra stiff leather gun belt, or a synthetic belt lined with some kind of composite hoop inside. I promise you you’ll love it. You won’t have to have your belt as tight to hold the whole rig up.
Could you perhaps also make a video or two regarding the safety wear (shoes, pants, jacket, gloves, helmet/visor/hearing protection) and your first aid kit? What should you look for when purchasing?
My husband would've loved this video. He worked with leathers and upholstery when he was alive. We always cut our firewood from trees on the farm we lived on. So he made his own belt but I see now these would've helped him then lots. Thanks for sharing information with us all. Thanks to your brother too. God bless and keep you all always.
I like it cause they are NOT SALESMAN. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL. AND DO NOT USE FOUL LANGUAGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I AM HAPPY TO WATCH EVERY VIDEO THEY MAKE.
Enjoying these and learning a lot. My husband came home the other day and I was watching how to sharpen a chainsaw and he was like-what are you watching? Haha.
+1 on the axe scabbord! I'm a faller in BC Canada and use one of those, every other axe holder the axe will come lose or just hit your leg, by far my favorite system.
Great job to the both of you, I really enjoyed this series. Tim seems like he is getting more comfortable in front of the camera, it's awesome that he is sharing his expertise with us.
Good afternoon Guys, thank you for this series of three. Thank you for sharing your tips and set up Tim. I always learn something from you Guys every time. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. All the best, Tim
This vid has saved me a lot of time, as I prepare to gradually accumulate belt and tools etc. I volunteer for the Wildlife Trust in England. It may seem obvious how to set up your belt but you have shown with experience what works well for the job you are doing, so thanks.
greetings from Tennessee usa I just wanted to say hi and thank you both I have just started using a chainsaw to provide my family with fire wood . I have a Husqvarna 450e amazing saw and learning how to sharpen and use it safely from you has been a great help. keep up the great work
Very professional and enjoyable presentation! Your a natural Tim - keep up your great presence on this site! Especially enjoy watching your skills at tree removal - you make it appear so easy!
Another great video, very interesting and the layout of the tools is well thought out. I only have one belt which is more like the 2nd one Tim demonstrated, I use the same axe scabbard but I don't use the hook as I primarily work with larger decidous trees and use a 80cm Oregon felling bar with cant hook. I too prefer a leather belt but put brass eyelets in it to attach suspenders/braces (old US army type) as it takes the weight off my waist and allows me to wear my belt looser for mobility. My wedge choice is 2 x 5 inch and 2 x 8 inch but I usually have a hi lift wedge and large axe available. Again thanks to you both for sharing.
Hi Luke, yeah I weigh about 147lbs/5' 10", trying to keep a belt loaded with tools from slipping off isn't easy without having the belt really tight, suspenders solve the problem :-)
Tim, put "quick clot" in your first aid leg pouch along with one three inch bandage roll made of steril gauze. That's all you need! If you want suture wound first responder kit? Add a vial of dermabond and steri strips. That's light and efficient. Quick clot has kaolin powder in it, just like what they use for combat medics.
Thank YOU !!!Please discuss what type of fuel and additive are used and how you store the saw for long term, example cleanout the carburetor, let the fuel run out, etc.THANK you !!
Great Video Simeon, I have been doing some homesteading myself in New York State, and while working in the woods it is great to be somewhat organized. Keeping the tools within a hands reach is the way to go.... Enjoy the Video's....Chief
Simeon and Tim, its really a pleasure to watch your videos. I started my channel the same week you did I was your 18th subscriber I believe. You have done great with yours. I not so well, but I am physically and time restricted right now, hope both improve soon. I really appreciate the thought process you put into the videos and the way you think things out. I dont know about your education levels but you both seem very smart with common sense and on a academic level as well. Tim loosen up brother look at the camera and dont fear it your doing great. I've watched every video I can see improvement in each of them, so keep it up.
That first toolbelt with the husqvarna pocket looks like it is on its last legs there, XD If Tim wants to have a Leather copy from it let him contact me, it the least I can do for your awesome channel Simeon! Would be more then happy to replace it for him.
A big greeting from Husqvarna Logistic Center Laichingen, Germany. Every day I see hundreds of Husqvarna products, packing them and sending to customers in Europe.
Very nice setup Tim and well thought out. The axe scabbard on your second belt is what I use aswell and it works very well. There are no good instructional videos on how to properly stack wedges that I have found on youtube, it would be a cool video to have Tim fell a tree with significant back lean and show how to properly stack wedges to get the tree over. Great video guys keep it up!
Personally, I don't stack the wedges. I find the plastic on plastic makes them more likely to pop out. I'll drive one wedge in, if it's not enough, I'll place a "cookie" cut from wood in the gap next to the first wedge, then drive a second wedge in on top of the cookie. If that's still not enough, driving the second wedge on top of the cookie releases the first wedge. Remove the 1st wedge, put a thicker cookie in that gap, and drive the first wedge back in. (which release the 2nd wedge and cookie)
Awesome, i love the tool ideas and how you are always thinking of efficiency. You have probably reduced 1/3 of your movements per day. Thank you for insight
Hi Simeon and Tim. Tim, thanks for the tool belt introduction. Hey Simeon, I see Tim doing all the work, when are you going to get to work? Have a good day and thanks for your insights!
Great demonstration on a very under-communicated, yet important part of any manual logging operation. I also have found the same thong/hook combo as Tim demonstrated for his thinning as the best way to ''pack'' my gear. However, I use (err, used) it also for regular timber felling as I found the the thong to be best when collecting the small top logs (diam < 10cm) in piles for P&P. But ofc, this depends on the skidding/transport methods and thereby size of these logs. An axe and the wedges I always keep at the fuel/fire pit, but then again, this concept wasn't common when I did my training so I don't have the holsters. However, I have a small comment on how Tim attached his holsters to his belt. At 1:07 the belt for both holsters (thong/hook) are thread so that the belt starts from the inside. This creates a ''flip'' (for no better word) that I always found to be in the way. At 6:39 he had thread the holster for the wedges in what I think is the correct way, from the outside. Just a minor comment, but when you stand in the middle of a big pile of limbs or jump between logs in deep snow or after a storm felling, I think that every means that reduces the chances for being snagged is a plus. It also wears less on the holsters. Finally, I agree with leather belt vs plastic. Much better, also if you can get and afford them for all your holsters. Especially if you log in a cold climate (-30C and lower), plastic will eventually crack and break.
You should consider putting links to the tools on his belt in your video description. They are scattered through the comments below, but can be tough to find. I'm constantly referring friends to many of these tools. If you had the links here, I'd just refer them to your video, and they could purchase them through your amazon link.
Another great video guys, it's interesting to see the two different set up of belts. My belt is similar to the second belt but with no hook or axe holder, I like both ideas and will be looking into getting some.
Nice setup Tim! One suggestion, you should always carry your first aid kit in your right leg pocket.. It's the standard for at least the Swedish armed forces and hence pretty much all males in Sweden (at least over the age of 30 or so will check there first if they come across you injured.. Just a suggestion 😀
Great video ,,, I carry and use my belt and tools pretty much the same as the first set up, except I seldom uses wedges, just a felling bar. My only comment is how the pouches are tread on the belt. From experience I always tread the outer flaps under the belt - as Tim did for the pouch with three wedges. That way there are less chances to get snagged by a branch etc and the pouch will get less worn.
Nice tip on the set up for your hook and tongs. I work with coppiced trees a lot - which tend to be smaller diameter. And I'm getting older. Time to swap out some of my younger selfs brute force and ignorance for some elegant efficiency. Brute force does wreck your back... I think I'll use that setup. Could I ask what kind of scabbard he uses? And for inexpensive but quality axes, I often keep an eye out for Swedish Army surplus axes. You can pick them up online for less than ten euro apiece, and, though the quality is hugely variable, you can get an old hultafors, sater banko or occasionally a gransfors, that can be made useful with a little work. Last batch of 5 I got, two were good to go from the box after sharpening, one needed mushrooming filed off, two needed new handles. Varusteleka in Finland sometimes stock them. It's always great to get these kinds of tips from Tim. His setups, and workflow are so efficient. It;s really pushed me to look at my own. Thanks!
Tim exudes quiet confidence, I respect that greatly.
Idk if you guys read comments, and I know this is old, but if you’re carrying this much weight on your belt, buy a gun belt! Leather or synthetic, your choice, but a double leather, extra stiff leather gun belt, or a synthetic belt lined with some kind of composite hoop inside. I promise you you’ll love it. You won’t have to have your belt as tight to hold the whole rig up.
Could you perhaps also make a video or two regarding the safety wear (shoes, pants, jacket, gloves, helmet/visor/hearing protection) and your first aid kit? What should you look for when purchasing?
Thank you! I like the notion of having a belt equipped for each type of work. Convenient, efficient, brilliant!
Thank you Simeon & Tim for sharing your fund of knowledge.
I love Tim! Says what needs to be said, no more no less!
Anyone spotted a smile yet?
Excellent information for two different scenarios. Thank you.
My husband would've loved this video. He worked with leathers and upholstery when he was alive. We always cut our firewood from trees on the farm we lived on. So he made his own belt but I see now these would've helped him then lots. Thanks for sharing information with us all. Thanks to your brother too. God bless and keep you all always.
I like it cause they are NOT SALESMAN. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL. AND DO NOT USE FOUL LANGUAGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I AM HAPPY TO WATCH EVERY VIDEO THEY MAKE.
You gentlemen are doing a great job and I am greatly enjoying the videos. Thank you!
Tim is the real expert here.
Enjoying these and learning a lot. My husband came home the other day and I was watching how to sharpen a chainsaw and he was like-what are you watching? Haha.
LifeGoesNorth It's good thing for everyone who lives near forests to know!!
Frank exactly! :)
Good, concise explanation. Very productive explanations. Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👍
This is so awesome, like having a mentor showing me tips in person.
thanks for sharing Tim.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.. it's very helpful.. stay safe and strong. God bless.. your friend from Arizona..
+1 on the axe scabbord! I'm a faller in BC Canada and use one of those, every other axe holder the axe will come lose or just hit your leg, by far my favorite system.
Great job to the both of you, I really enjoyed this series. Tim seems like he is getting more comfortable in front of the camera, it's awesome that he is sharing his expertise with us.
Glad you have a First Aid kit with you at all times.
Perfect timing every spring I tell myself I should put a kit together and never do. Thank you
You guys seem like very sincere teachers. I appreciate that. Thanks!
Thanks guys, both Tim and Simeon.
I find the color blue on tools shows well in nature, much better than yellow which can blend in surprising well. Enjoy your videos.
It's always interesting to see personal preferences and the reasons behind them. Thanks Tim and Simeon.
Tim is becoming a real natural in front of the camera :-) Great series. Thanks guys
Great work Tim and Simeon Thank you for your effort and time to put this together
Brother Tim, you did a excellent job and gave us alot of good information. Thanks!
I wish I knew as much about cutting trees as Tim does.
Good afternoon Guys, thank you for this series of three. Thank you for sharing your tips and set up Tim. I always learn something from you Guys every time. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. All the best, Tim
These videos are awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Great info, very helpful! TY for helping people shorten their learning curve, very well done!
This vid has saved me a lot of time, as I prepare to gradually accumulate belt and tools etc. I volunteer for the Wildlife Trust in England. It may seem obvious how to set up your belt but you have shown with experience what works well for the job you are doing, so thanks.
Excellent video as always! Thanks for the great lesson! All the best from the U.S.!
Bruce.
greetings from Tennessee usa I just wanted to say hi and thank you both I have just started using a chainsaw to provide my family with fire wood . I have a Husqvarna 450e amazing saw and learning how to sharpen and use it safely from you has been a great help. keep up the great work
thankyou Tim you just inspired me to swap a few thing around on my tool belts for my various arborist jobs . . keep safe up those trees champ
Very professional and enjoyable presentation! Your a natural Tim - keep up your great presence on this site! Especially enjoy watching your skills at tree removal - you make it appear so easy!
Keep them great videos coming. we ALL APPRECIATE YOU BOTH. Best of wishes to great teachers
New subscriber. Thank you guys for sharing. I am putting together better a tool belt for this season.
Great video for a novice. Makes you think about what you might need in the forest. Hooks to move logs seem very useful. Thanks.
Another great video, very interesting and the layout of the tools is well thought out. I only have one belt which is more like the 2nd one Tim demonstrated, I use the same axe scabbard but I don't use the hook as I primarily work with larger decidous trees and use a 80cm Oregon felling bar with cant hook. I too prefer a leather belt but put brass eyelets in it to attach suspenders/braces (old US army type) as it takes the weight off my waist and allows me to wear my belt looser for mobility. My wedge choice is 2 x 5 inch and 2 x 8 inch but I usually have a hi lift wedge and large axe available.
Again thanks to you both for sharing.
I learned quickly to put suspenders on my belt, that small amount of weight we carry around adds up throughout the workday.
Hi Luke, yeah I weigh about 147lbs/5' 10", trying to keep a belt loaded with tools from slipping off isn't easy without having the belt really tight, suspenders solve the problem :-)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Tim, 2 thumbs up for the woodsmen.
I enjoy all your videos but the chainsaw ones are the most interesting for me personally. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.
Thank you Tim and Simeon.
Thank you Tim. Thank you Simeon.
Nice three part series. Thanks for taking the time!
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Fantastic video Simeon!! You two are really good teachers and educators
Tim har blivit riktigt bra framför kameran! Bra jobbat :)
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Tim, put "quick clot" in your first aid leg pouch along with one three inch bandage roll made of steril gauze. That's all you need! If you want suture wound first responder kit? Add a vial of dermabond and steri strips. That's light and efficient. Quick clot has kaolin powder in it, just like what they use for combat medics.
Nicely done video thank you again for posting. Very useful information
Thank YOU !!!Please discuss what type of fuel and additive are used and how you store the saw for long term, example cleanout the carburetor, let the fuel run out, etc.THANK you !!
Great Video Simeon, I have been doing some homesteading myself in New York State, and while working in the woods it is great to be somewhat organized. Keeping the tools within a hands reach is the way to go.... Enjoy the Video's....Chief
Simeon and Tim, its really a pleasure to watch your videos. I started my channel the same week you did I was your 18th subscriber I believe. You have done great with yours. I not so well, but I am physically and time restricted right now, hope both improve soon. I really appreciate the thought process you put into the videos and the way you think things out. I dont know about your education levels but you both seem very smart with common sense and on a academic level as well. Tim loosen up brother look at the camera and dont fear it your doing great. I've watched every video I can see improvement in each of them, so keep it up.
That first toolbelt with the husqvarna pocket looks like it is on its last legs there, XD
If Tim wants to have a Leather copy from it let him contact me, it the least I can do for your awesome channel Simeon!
Would be more then happy to replace it for him.
Greg, Can you share the links for the tool pouches (Hook , Tong, wedges ) and belts.
A big greeting from Husqvarna Logistic Center Laichingen, Germany. Every day I see hundreds of Husqvarna products, packing them and sending to customers in Europe.
Send some to Canada we are not getting any here!
Rockjock007 No Husqvarna products? Start a business. Import Husqvarna products in Canada.
Thank you, I enjoyed the description of each belt.
Great job on the video. I appreciate you both.
Very nice setup Tim and well thought out. The axe scabbard on your second belt is what I use aswell and it works very well. There are no good instructional videos on how to properly stack wedges that I have found on youtube, it would be a cool video to have Tim fell a tree with significant back lean and show how to properly stack wedges to get the tree over. Great video guys keep it up!
Personally, I don't stack the wedges. I find the plastic on plastic makes them more likely to pop out. I'll drive one wedge in, if it's not enough, I'll place a "cookie" cut from wood in the gap next to the first wedge, then drive a second wedge in on top of the cookie. If that's still not enough, driving the second wedge on top of the cookie releases the first wedge. Remove the 1st wedge, put a thicker cookie in that gap, and drive the first wedge back in. (which release the 2nd wedge and cookie)
John McNerney like to see a picture of your description.
Nice authentic information, from real work experience...
Thank you from Montana USA
Thank you for teaching this valuable knowledge.
Great video. Very knowledgeable guy Love to hear his experiences!
thanks Tim & Sim.
Awesome, i love the tool ideas and how you are always thinking of efficiency. You have probably reduced 1/3 of your movements per day. Thank you for insight
thanks Tim 😍 love your contributions!
Thank you Tim, that was excellent to see. I liked the way you also gave a reason for your preferences. Great work to both of you.
Wonderful great information...well said..
Good series of information. Thanks for posting them.
Hi Simeon and Tim. Tim, thanks for the tool belt introduction. Hey Simeon, I see Tim doing all the work, when are you going to get to work? Have a good day and thanks for your insights!
Great demonstration on a very under-communicated, yet important part of any manual logging operation.
I also have found the same thong/hook combo as Tim demonstrated for his thinning as the best way to ''pack'' my gear. However, I use (err, used) it also for regular timber felling as I found the the thong to be best when collecting the small top logs (diam < 10cm) in piles for P&P. But ofc, this depends on the skidding/transport methods and thereby size of these logs.
An axe and the wedges I always keep at the fuel/fire pit, but then again, this concept wasn't common when I did my training so I don't have the holsters.
However, I have a small comment on how Tim attached his holsters to his belt. At 1:07 the belt for both holsters (thong/hook) are thread so that the belt starts from the inside. This creates a ''flip'' (for no better word) that I always found to be in the way. At 6:39 he had thread the holster for the wedges in what I think is the correct way, from the outside. Just a minor comment, but when you stand in the middle of a big pile of limbs or jump between logs in deep snow or after a storm felling, I think that every means that reduces the chances for being snagged is a plus. It also wears less on the holsters.
Finally, I agree with leather belt vs plastic. Much better, also if you can get and afford them for all your holsters. Especially if you log in a cold climate (-30C and lower), plastic will eventually crack and break.
You should consider putting links to the tools on his belt in your video description. They are scattered through the comments below, but can be tough to find. I'm constantly referring friends to many of these tools. If you had the links here, I'd just refer them to your video, and they could purchase them through your amazon link.
Thank you for adding your brother the information is really interesting.
super video! You shared a lot in valuable information in a short time period.
Another great video guys, it's interesting to see the two different set up of belts. My belt is similar to the second belt but with no hook or axe holder, I like both ideas and will be looking into getting some.
Not having any experience with chainsaws myself, I feel like having a product such as quikclot could potentially be a lifesaver for severe bleeding.
Very well explained & demonstrated. Thank you!
Thank You both for sharing your knowledge!!
"KEEP ON BUCKIN' IN THE TREE WORLD"
Excellent!
Thanks Tim & Simeon. Not much snow this winter?
"My pants are always on me" ....I certainly hope so ;)!! Thanks for the video, it was interesting seeing the tools pro arborists carry.
Great set up!! Thanks!!
Nice setup Tim!
One suggestion, you should always carry your first aid kit in your right leg pocket.. It's the standard for at least the Swedish armed forces and hence pretty much all males in Sweden (at least over the age of 30 or so will check there first if they come across you injured..
Just a suggestion 😀
Thumbs up for both of you! 👍👍
Thanx guys awsome videos :) makes my day
Great video... thanks Tim!
Thanks guys.
Thank you for sharing this. I am a new subscriber.
Great video ! Thanks for the great review!
Great video ,,, I carry and use my belt and tools pretty much the same as the first set up, except I seldom uses wedges, just a felling bar.
My only comment is how the pouches are tread on the belt. From experience I always tread the outer flaps under the belt - as Tim did for the pouch with three wedges. That way there are less chances to get snagged by a branch etc and the pouch will get less worn.
I love this channel guys! Keep producing great videos!
Nice brotherly co-operation
Thanks Tim!
Great Job Guys.
Nice tip on the set up for your hook and tongs. I work with coppiced trees a lot - which tend to be smaller diameter. And I'm getting older. Time to swap out some of my younger selfs brute force and ignorance for some elegant efficiency. Brute force does wreck your back...
I think I'll use that setup. Could I ask what kind of scabbard he uses? And for inexpensive but quality axes, I often keep an eye out for Swedish Army surplus axes. You can pick them up online for less than ten euro apiece, and, though the quality is hugely variable, you can get an old hultafors, sater banko or occasionally a gransfors, that can be made useful with a little work. Last batch of 5 I got, two were good to go from the box after sharpening, one needed mushrooming filed off, two needed new handles. Varusteleka in Finland sometimes stock them.
It's always great to get these kinds of tips from Tim. His setups, and workflow are so efficient. It;s really pushed me to look at my own. Thanks!
That was interesting and educational. Vielen Dank. Tack så mycke.
very PRACTICAL info! thanks!
Thanks Tim
Loving your channel! Great vids and info ! Keep them coming . Thanks for sharing
Excellent video! Thanks for the information!
Thanx Tim!