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!
Telling the truth is the BEST way. Also the way you felled those trees is NOT a problem. I have been cutting since I was 18 and I am 51 now and I still people who have never used any type of chainsaw telling me they know better over here in the UK. Thank you for the video.
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 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.
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
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
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!
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.
Great video. I appreciate the fact that you are a straight shooter. The truth can hurt but I would rather hear the truth so I can make changes to improve myself rather than have someone sugar coat everything. As far as parts - nothing irritates me more than companies (1) designing products you can’t repair or (2) not making/having parts in stock to make the repairs. I am just a homeowner and what someone would call a weekend warrior but I invest my money to buy quality commercial grade products so I can make repairs or have it repaired in a timely manner. It is inexcusable for either the manufacturer or dealer to not have parts available.
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’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. 😉
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 am from Europe Serbia, and i can say that im truely amazed and impressed by your work, never did i ever see an American logger getting that low of a stump wasting absolutely no wood, cuting everything up leaving no hinge so u minimise risk of breaking or damaging the tree. Where im from we even go as far to dig up walnut trees to the roots taking of bark and cuting in pure mud and rocks so we could save extra lenght, just so we could earn a bit more on them. Absolute pleasure watching keep up the good work :D. And sorry for my bad English lol.
Your English is great, I dig some walnut too. There’s a few good timber cutters in the states but not a whole bunch. Do you have veneer slicing companies in Serbia?
@@Good.Fellers Sadly we do not, Serbia is a small country most of our hard trees get exported over borders in richer parts of europe to get processed which always makes things more complicated and costs us more money to deliver. If u ask me 1% of crazy folk (landowners) is pretty solid, here every 5th guy is almost always expecting and demanding high pay for their trees just because everyone is poor.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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!
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'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 can appreciate honesty even if its not always what you want to hear. alot of sensitive people out there these days for sure. where i draw the line is when someone instead of just speaking the hard truth and just resort to personal attacks and insults that only make situation's worse. and i wouldnt tell someone else how to do there job unless they were working for me or are still learning. i do think that for most people getting away from the stump is always the right move but i do understand that you have to chase the cut in certain situation's the biggest thing when doing that is checking for any hazards before hand and making damn sure you dont become the nail getting hammered into the ground by a tree. but your right its a dangerous job and in all honesty if you do it long enough theres a good chance your gonna get hit eventually no matter how good you are thats just how it goes.
You sign up for injuries the day you start. Everything’s a risk, driving down the road with intoxicated drivers everyday, etc. Just be a man and cut the tree like you care about the product you’re producing.
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.
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?
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.
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!
Dude, I hate people too. In the woods I am at peace. No one to bother me except the idiot between my ears. You are honest, and to the point no bs. Thanks for that. Peace.
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.👍🏻
@@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
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.
Keeping it real is definitely the way to go stay original to your self. see so many dumb asses these days that think they know everything from watching a tiktok or reel of another idiot influencer wanna be who pretending to be someone they ain't saying whatever they need to make people feel good and follow them. Why did u make a hinge on the second tree as well? I like the way u normally explain and point out why u make certain cut and what your observing during the cut that makes u change plan or improvise to get the best results. Keep it up your channel is entertaining and educational.
Glad you’re enjoying the channel. The second tree needed to fall that direction so to be able to skid easily. This job was pretty tight quarters so I had to do a lot of directional felling.
@Good.Fellers I see you make small hinges. Do you make them to be as deep as to where you trim off the butt? Have you made a video on what your favorite cut is and why yet?
I make whatever hinge is necessary to fall said tree. I’m in the business of selling wood so I try not to waste. I’m not sure that I have a favorite cut as much as I cut as necessary. I adapt my practices to my surroundings and the trees I’m cutting.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
@@Good.Fellers I'm in the grading & hauling business down here in northeast Ga & occasionally have to deal with trees. I like the idea I can do something more with them than trash them. I love watching the different ways to fell a tree. My cousin is an arborist & does well with that.
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 .
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
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 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...😊)
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
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 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 TH-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.
It always amazes me that people will watch you spur-cut and perfectly drop a giant veneer grade tree with a butt flatter than Taylor Swift and still chime in about how you should do things differently. Gotta be "aggressively professional" with those types.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Telling the truth is the BEST way. Also the way you felled those trees is NOT a problem. I have been cutting since I was 18 and I am 51 now and I still people who have never used any type of chainsaw telling me they know better over here in the UK.
Thank you for the video.
Yeah, there’s a bunch of nobodies always mouthing off on the internet
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 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
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!
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
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!
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.
Great video. I appreciate the fact that you are a straight shooter. The truth can hurt but I would rather hear the truth so I can make changes to improve myself rather than have someone sugar coat everything.
As far as parts - nothing irritates me more than companies (1) designing products you can’t repair or (2) not making/having parts in stock to make the repairs. I am just a homeowner and what someone would call a weekend warrior but I invest my money to buy quality commercial grade products so I can make repairs or have it repaired in a timely manner. It is inexcusable for either the manufacturer or dealer to not have parts available.
We’re on the same page my man!
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
..I love to learn bad habits, stay as you are. Thanks man. Miroslav
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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 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 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 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.
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.
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!
I like your rants, bc you always give valid explanations for your viewpoint, and , well , I agree !
Awesome!!!
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.
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!
By far your best video of all time. Needed to be said.
Hell yeah!
Well said . Sounds like the same logging world I live in lol ! Thanks good job 👍
Glad you liked it.
I am from Europe Serbia, and i can say that im truely amazed and impressed by your work, never did i ever see an American logger getting that low of a stump wasting absolutely no wood, cuting everything up leaving no hinge so u minimise risk of breaking or damaging the tree. Where im from we even go as far to dig up walnut trees to the roots taking of bark and cuting in pure mud and rocks so we could save extra lenght, just so we could earn a bit more on them. Absolute pleasure watching keep up the good work :D. And sorry for my bad English lol.
Your English is great, I dig some walnut too. There’s a few good timber cutters in the states but not a whole bunch. Do you have veneer slicing companies in Serbia?
@@Good.Fellers Sadly we do not, Serbia is a small country most of our hard trees get exported over borders in richer parts of europe to get processed which always makes things more complicated and costs us more money to deliver. If u ask me 1% of crazy folk (landowners) is pretty solid, here every 5th guy is almost always expecting and demanding high pay for their trees just because everyone is poor.
Yeah, I understand it. I have to work my ass off to get good trees bought for a reasonable price.
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 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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Keep doing what you do as you are an expert! Stay safe and profitable!
Thank you!
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!
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.
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.
Great video and I totally agree with You on every topic You mentioned
Awesome, I’m glad ya liked it.
I couldn't agree with your comments more. You are 100 % right . Cheers to you.
Thank you sir
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
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 can appreciate honesty even if its not always what you want to hear. alot of sensitive people out there these days for sure. where i draw the line is when someone instead of just speaking the hard truth and just resort to personal attacks and insults that only make situation's worse. and i wouldnt tell someone else how to do there job unless they were working for me or are still learning. i do think that for most people getting away from the stump is always the right move but i do understand that you have to chase the cut in certain situation's the biggest thing when doing that is checking for any hazards before hand and making damn sure you dont become the nail getting hammered into the ground by a tree. but your right its a dangerous job and in all honesty if you do it long enough theres a good chance your gonna get hit eventually no matter how good you are thats just how it goes.
You sign up for injuries the day you start. Everything’s a risk, driving down the road with intoxicated drivers everyday, etc. Just be a man and cut the tree like you care about the product you’re producing.
I’m glad your enjoying the content
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.
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.
Great job. You're a pro 🙌👊 Thank you
Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
Not everybody appreciates honesty, but I do.
Good man!
Dude, I hate people too. In the woods I am at peace. No one to bother me except the idiot between my ears. You are honest, and to the point no bs. Thanks for that.
Peace.
No problem, glad you enjoy the channel.
Moore people need to speak the truth and everyone needs to hear it 👍
Truth!
I like it. You manned up.
Thank you!
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.
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 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.
Any cheese with that wine😂😂
lol
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!
Good video again 😊 thanks 🙏 Question; do you run ported saws, or are they original?
Stock, tried a lot of ported saws and had issues with starting hot. Also the 592 has more torque then needed stock.
Keeping it real is definitely the way to go stay original to your self. see so many dumb asses these days that think they know everything from watching a tiktok or reel of another idiot influencer wanna be who pretending to be someone they ain't saying whatever they need to make people feel good and follow them. Why did u make a hinge on the second tree as well? I like the way u normally explain and point out why u make certain cut and what your observing during the cut that makes u change plan or improvise to get the best results. Keep it up your channel is entertaining and educational.
Glad you’re enjoying the channel. The second tree needed to fall that direction so to be able to skid easily. This job was pretty tight quarters so I had to do a lot of directional felling.
@Good.Fellers I see you make small hinges. Do you make them to be as deep as to where you trim off the butt? Have you made a video on what your favorite cut is and why yet?
I make whatever hinge is necessary to fall said tree. I’m in the business of selling wood so I try not to waste. I’m not sure that I have a favorite cut as much as I cut as necessary. I adapt my practices to my surroundings and the trees I’m cutting.
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
Tell the truth some people needs to hear it
I agree
Good job man!
Awesome timber
Thanks bud!
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.
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.
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.
great job!
Thanks!
Dam right my man. Keep going
Thank you!
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 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.
@@Good.Fellers
I'm in the grading & hauling business down here in northeast Ga & occasionally have to deal with trees. I like the idea I can do something more with them than trash them. I love watching the different ways to fell a tree. My cousin is an arborist & does well with that.
Yeah, i hate to waste as well. I bet it’s hot down there right now. It was the hottest summer I can remember.
Exactly brother!!!
Right on my man!
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.
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.
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!
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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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
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.
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.
The truth is ALL that matters.
True!
Mint keeping it real
Yup
100% right.
Hell yeah 👍
My comment was deemed as a possible "inappropriate" content. WTF is You Tube talking about?? Good Lord 😢😢
I didn’t see it
I always say When in doubt throttle out.
Absolutely!!!
Feisty today Feller.
Lol
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 TH-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.
It always amazes me that people will watch you spur-cut and perfectly drop a giant veneer grade tree with a butt flatter than Taylor Swift and still chime in about how you should do things differently. Gotta be "aggressively professional" with those types.
I love this comment!!!
Alaska and back 😂
Yes! 😆
We're questioning your math, "I'll say one word aggressive professional" but you can't question my spelling ok.
Not sure what this is supposed to mean.
Is the grey truck crew cab short bed?
Yeah, it’s a f250
Bought in a moment of weakness.
On a serious note I was looking for a 1 ton 4 door long bed but it couldn’t be had at the time.
@@Good.Fellers Haha! That's great. Truck shopping now. I do want a long bed as well. Thanks for the videos!
@HAUSS81 Glad you like the video. Long bed is awesome!
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.
Keep it real like the truth
Thanks Bud!
Lmao "TPS reports"
You caught that, aye! Lol
It's not just husqvarna I'm been waiting two months for some carbs for some stihls
It’s everywhere
Wait a minute. Someone was trying to tell you how to cut a tree.?
You got it.
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.
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.
Dangerous
‼️ Danger ‼️
Just a home owner, but deal with the same thing.
Yes sir!
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
Please Please Please keep it truthful!!
I won’t lie to ya.