PS: just watched several of your videos. You remind me of the female version of James of "Wild Homestead". He's building a cabin by himself in Northern Ontario. In 7 months, he's gone from nothing to nearly 100k subscribers. My wife and I watch him every Saturday. If you post more often we'll watch you on Saturday as well. Thanks again.
Yes I watch him from his first video. Every Saturday I'm waiting .lol she is killing it herself doing one hell of a job. I found her video yesterday it popped up i went back watching all hers.. to very hard working peeps
Good Luck and keep at it! Solo clearing is hard! When you start milling you'll have a sudden charge of energy. Milling is when you feel like there is some accomplishment from all the clearing. Also, for me a wood chipper is surprisingly satisfying and a fun pause from clearing. Don't know what you do with all the banches but a chipper and fresh chippings are valuable. I've been working on my land for 3 years now, a 3/4 mile driveway, cabin, shed, garage all by hand.
Safety. I just watched the opening,, and that is not likely to be representative, I apologize in advance. But,, When you cut a tree, and I assume a wedge cut and back cut,,, the moment,, the very moment that tree starts to move, you get the heck out of Dodge. You run. Butts can do many unwonderful things. The butt can leap forward, away from you,, very common with softwoods and tall softwoods,, but the butts can also leap backwards,, more common ion hardwoods and trees with large branches. Trees can barber chair,, and when that happens there is no predicting where they are headed. Butts can spin or slam left or right. The core of it is, you can cut accident free for years, days, or a lifetime. But,, it only takes once, just once and you are crippled for life or dead on the spot. A 'small' injury to a butt doing something creative is a bunch of busted ribs. Always clear the brush around the tree before you begin your cuts. Always plan your path of escape, usually away from the fall at a 45 degree heading, not straight to the side,, not straight back. The moment it begins to move, RUN dammit. Do not stay to watch until you are safe. If for every tree you do this correctly, you may not get to watch it fall or hit,, GOOD. Let the camera do that. I'm only a minute and half into the video and you already scared the crap out of me.
Yes! I was an OFA in a logging camp. There needed to be two people present. Those trees could go any direction, although the fellers were extremely, extremely experienced and laid them down beautifully day after day... but it only takes one bad branch or tree to be deadly. I know a guy who was working alone and his wife became a widow when the tree kicked back into his abdomen, and he bled out on the spot. 💔 This gal needs to be staying back and wearing complete protection - helmet, safety glasses, chainsaw pants, etc.
@@JML542 I am not one to talk sometimes. Gloves, always. Ear muffs, sound wears you down rapidly. Shoes? Well you got me there. Size 15 EE and EEEE. I gave up trying to find boots decades ago. Chaps when I have them. I think chaps may be the most important safety item,, AND when they are scarred, chuck them, get a new pair. What stops the saw and saves your leg is the saw strips the fibers out to jam the teeth. A cut at mid thigh has pulled the fibers out of the chaps all the way down to your ankles and all the way up to the waist band. Chaps look fine,, except for the one tiny mark,, but there is nothing behind that looks good surface. Get a new pair. My basic advice still holds,, RUN away. Perhaps my most technical cut in my life,, the tree had to be spun around, more than 180,to extract branches, miss power lines and ease into the one tiny wedge of lawn large enough, and yes there are techniques to do that. Between houses and other trees,, when I cut the final bit,, and the tree began its dance,, I had 20 neighbors watching the show,, I never got to see a thing. Once it began to move,, the first tiny bit,, I ran,, between houses and behind trees and did not stop until I had turned the corner of the house. I heard the crash before I was able to turn. Big cheer from my neighbors,, worked perfectly,, and I was the only one who did not get to watch it. Saw the video later. I think I have seen trees do about everything, bounce, jump, swing, split,, The butts LOVE to do a dance. I saw the one video on here,, the log jumped back, went right between his legs,, and then bounced high, throwing him holding a running saw high into the air
You go girl! My 28 year old daughter is a level 1 pipe fitter in the oil fields. She's top of her game already. You are just like her. TIP: If you plan to build a future garden site... make your slash burn there. The soil will thank you for it. TIP 2: Never trust a falling tree. As soon as it starts to go, get a long way back. They can kick back 10' to 12' in an instant. Great content.
That comment about getting away from the tree falling is the first thing I noticed when I clicked play. It's real dangerous to stay close to a falling tree.
Hi, I am loving your channel and what you are doing. I look forward to your journey. I gave you a shout out on my channel and hope it helps you out. Don't you just hate it when the chips go down your boots, lol? You are definitely keeping busy. Good luck.
Hi. Condolences for your loss. I hope you are doing ok. Thoughts and prayers from Dylan and Ava, Cape Town South Africa. (Looking forward to following your journey!) Keep well and safe and warm
Greetings, just discovered your channel this morning and this is my first one to watch and will watch the others also, please take a bit of advice when limbing saw on one side of the log and you on the other will save a cut where you don't want it like your leg etc, on the same topic cut those limbs off flush with the trunk it will save lots of headaches when you get them on the mill. Keep up the good work.
You know some shutzbah about swamping , bucking , and chainsaw management girl. Impressive. I'm sure by Fall you'll be down a few pant sizes. Good for you.
I just saw this video today and going to sub just to help you some, If I could would help you build your home but not do able as I'm over 80, not the best in shape for that, and like to much here right now, I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you the best, Later
Nice work. Some beautiful logs. Much respect my Lady. Wear ear plugs if you’re not and keep your face off to the side of the chain while cutting, not directly in the path of the chain. Stay safe 💪🏻
Came across your channel and subscribed immediately. All the best but please wear personal protection equipment when using a chainsaw. You are all alone, a cut in your leg or a little of piece of wood in your eye……it happens more often than you think. Please have someone check in on you every couple of hours! Regards from The Netherlands
1:51 Step back, take a day off and treat yourself to some lazy happiness. That and you have better drive than me in my best days. Stayin tuned and keep 'em condensed, I easily lose interest in stretched videos. Stayin tuned! 👍🤠
Hi, I just started watching about 30 minutes ago. Do you have away I can binge your other videos. please let me know. Because starting at the end and trying to keep all the videos and or is hard.
Your journey is such a compelling one. Wishing you all the best. Just subscribed. I admire what you're doing and looking forward to watching you learn and grow. It's already managed to inspire me. Thanks for not giving up.
Sweetheart, if you're there working alone please make sure you are extra careful with the chainsaws. I was just about you're age and clearing my land. My chainsaw caught a sapling I didn't see. The bounce back almost cost me my left leg. Thank God for bar stop safety. The motor killed the chain when my hand and arm went up. The only injury was my new Levi's 501's and an atrocious 8 inch gash on my upper Thigh. Very painful lesson. But you hang in there. As you work you will heal. I did also work thru 😔 and came out stronger on the other side. ❤
The person that was cutting down the trees is either crazy or has never had a tree kick back when dropping it just standing there and not moving away as it falls isn’t safe
Hello there, just came across your channel and how inspiring you are. One can only imagen how proud ur husband would be of you to carry on the dream. I want to be apart of this build with you so you just got another subscriber. Be strong and carry on! #12packshack
Oh, and I know there’s a little insecurity about a small dog in big Alaska getting lost or worse, but that bell will just end up being a dinner bell. She’s better off without it.
Massive respect from one solo homesteader/land clearer to another. You earned my subscription, looking forward to watching your progress! Much ❤ from Nova Scotia
Hello. Please purchase some chainsaw protection before have a serious accident. Not sensible using a chainsaw with a loose dog. I have more than 30 Years of practical professional logging including with Clydesdales. Thanks.
Looking forward to following you as I swing by your channel from John in Alaskas recommendation. Sounds like you're digging deep to get a huge job done. Soinds like you have the grit and tenacity. Draw your daily strength from the Lord and you'll acheive everything He calls you to do.
Probably echoing others, but please put on some chaps and a helmet. Kickback is real, it can even kill people who are industry pros. Buckin Billy Ray has a wild story about his saw being ripped from his hands and thrown 100ft behind him. I respect the hell out of the work you are putting in, so protect yourself. 👍
It's great to see that you still find the time to spoil you're beautiful friend. Research carnivore diet for both you and your friend. You'll be amazed how much better you feel. Thanks for the video!
LOVE off gridders! Saw this video and so I naturally went to your channel, as I always do, to see what it's about and to see process and progress of those that do what you do. My eyes centered on "my widow journey". Well, all I'm gonna say is, here you are. You made it. I'm sorry to say that my channel supports are always "likes" but I am going "like" all your vids so I can at least give that support.Looking forward to see what is to come in Alaska. I wish you peace. I wish you luck in all that you do. And be VERY careful in all that you do. You're a survivor. One foot in front of the other.
Hello! New subscriber here! Worried about your lack of safety gear when chainsawing. My neighbour had his kick back and cut him on the leg very near a major artery. Close call and it can happen so fast. Please be careful! Catch you on the next video!
PS: just watched several of your videos. You remind me of the female version of James of "Wild Homestead". He's building a cabin by himself in Northern Ontario. In 7 months, he's gone from nothing to nearly 100k subscribers. My wife and I watch him every Saturday. If you post more often we'll watch you on Saturday as well. Thanks again.
Yes I watch him from his first video. Every Saturday I'm waiting .lol she is killing it herself doing one hell of a job. I found her video yesterday it popped up i went back watching all hers.. to very hard working peeps
Good Luck and keep at it! Solo clearing is hard! When you start milling you'll have a sudden charge of energy. Milling is when you feel like there is some accomplishment from all the clearing. Also, for me a wood chipper is surprisingly satisfying and a fun pause from clearing. Don't know what you do with all the banches but a chipper and fresh chippings are valuable. I've been working on my land for 3 years now, a 3/4 mile driveway, cabin, shed, garage all by hand.
Can i come join you
Safety. I just watched the opening,, and that is not likely to be representative, I apologize in advance. But,, When you cut a tree, and I assume a wedge cut and back cut,,, the moment,, the very moment that tree starts to move, you get the heck out of Dodge. You run. Butts can do many unwonderful things. The butt can leap forward, away from you,, very common with softwoods and tall softwoods,, but the butts can also leap backwards,, more common ion hardwoods and trees with large branches. Trees can barber chair,, and when that happens there is no predicting where they are headed. Butts can spin or slam left or right. The core of it is, you can cut accident free for years, days, or a lifetime. But,, it only takes once, just once and you are crippled for life or dead on the spot. A 'small' injury to a butt doing something creative is a bunch of busted ribs.
Always clear the brush around the tree before you begin your cuts.
Always plan your path of escape, usually away from the fall at a 45 degree heading, not straight to the side,, not straight back.
The moment it begins to move, RUN dammit. Do not stay to watch until you are safe.
If for every tree you do this correctly, you may not get to watch it fall or hit,, GOOD. Let the camera do that.
I'm only a minute and half into the video and you already scared the crap out of me.
And no earplugs or safety helmet or trousers.....sorry but very irresponsible. Not going to watch any further.
Great advice!
Yes! I was an OFA in a logging camp. There needed to be two people present. Those trees could go any direction, although the fellers were extremely, extremely experienced and laid them down beautifully day after day... but it only takes one bad branch or tree to be deadly. I know a guy who was working alone and his wife became a widow when the tree kicked back into his abdomen, and he bled out on the spot. 💔
This gal needs to be staying back and wearing complete protection - helmet, safety glasses, chainsaw pants, etc.
@@JML542 I am not one to talk sometimes. Gloves, always. Ear muffs, sound wears you down rapidly. Shoes? Well you got me there. Size 15 EE and EEEE. I gave up trying to find boots decades ago. Chaps when I have them. I think chaps may be the most important safety item,, AND when they are scarred, chuck them, get a new pair. What stops the saw and saves your leg is the saw strips the fibers out to jam the teeth. A cut at mid thigh has pulled the fibers out of the chaps all the way down to your ankles and all the way up to the waist band. Chaps look fine,, except for the one tiny mark,, but there is nothing behind that looks good surface. Get a new pair.
My basic advice still holds,, RUN away. Perhaps my most technical cut in my life,, the tree had to be spun around, more than 180,to extract branches, miss power lines and ease into the one tiny wedge of lawn large enough, and yes there are techniques to do that. Between houses and other trees,, when I cut the final bit,, and the tree began its dance,, I had 20 neighbors watching the show,, I never got to see a thing. Once it began to move,, the first tiny bit,, I ran,, between houses and behind trees and did not stop until I had turned the corner of the house. I heard the crash before I was able to turn. Big cheer from my neighbors,, worked perfectly,, and I was the only one who did not get to watch it. Saw the video later.
I think I have seen trees do about everything, bounce, jump, swing, split,, The butts LOVE to do a dance. I saw the one video on here,, the log jumped back, went right between his legs,, and then bounced high, throwing him holding a running saw high into the air
You go girl! My 28 year old daughter is a level 1 pipe fitter in the oil fields. She's top of her game already. You are just like her. TIP: If you plan to build a future garden site... make your slash burn there. The soil will thank you for it. TIP 2: Never trust a falling tree. As soon as it starts to go, get a long way back. They can kick back 10' to 12' in an instant. Great content.
That comment about getting away from the tree falling is the first thing I noticed when I clicked play. It's real dangerous to stay close to a falling tree.
Hi, I am loving your channel and what you are doing. I look forward to your journey. I gave you a shout out on my channel and hope it helps you out. Don't you just hate it when the chips go down your boots, lol? You are definitely keeping busy. Good luck.
Great work! No screen/eye protection, or earmuffs scare me running saw though
As a fellow Alaskan. Props to you dont give up. And if you ever need help no strings im around
Hi. Condolences for your loss. I hope you are doing ok. Thoughts and prayers from Dylan and Ava, Cape Town South Africa. (Looking forward to following your journey!) Keep well and safe and warm
Greetings, just discovered your channel this morning and this is my first one to watch and will watch the others also, please take a bit of advice when limbing saw on one side of the log and you on the other will save a cut where you don't want it like your leg etc, on the same topic cut those limbs off flush with the trunk it will save lots of headaches when you get them on the mill. Keep up the good work.
Working alone and no PPE ???? Chainsaws do bite, trees bite, Protect yourself, live long and enjoy life !
PPE is a must.
Would like to see the felling up close to see your face and back cuts.
I am already hooked on your channel! I'm going to enjoy watching your progress! Thanks for sharing this chapter of your life! ❤
You're doing great.... keep at it.
Slow and steady is good enough
New subscriber. John in Alaska sent me!
Me 2
3 👍🤠
No chaps no hardhat n muffs not how its n NZ
John in Alaska sent me over…. Looking forward to your journey.
Jeannie in Anchorage
↟↟Why not do it at the beginning of winter with the first frosts🤔They were alive actually..
New subscriber here..John In Alaska sent us your way ❤
Great work! I'm doing something similar in Central Canada. I know how much work one tree can be, and how much doesn't make the video ;) Keep it up.
Subbed, this looks like it will be worth watching the progress. All the best from Scotland.
Hope you are doing well! I really admire your strength to do what you are doing on your own, bug love from Maine....Munster
You know some shutzbah about swamping , bucking , and chainsaw management girl. Impressive. I'm sure by Fall you'll be down a few pant sizes. Good for you.
Please get earplugs, safety helmet and trousers, you're freaking everyone out!!!!! 😮😮😮
Wow wanita hebat ❤❤❤❤❤❤ sukses selalu, salam kenal 🙏🙏
I just saw this video today and going to sub just to help you some, If I could would help you build your home but not do able as I'm over 80, not the best in shape for that, and like to much here right now, I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you the best, Later
Nice work. Some beautiful logs. Much respect my Lady. Wear ear plugs if you’re not and keep your face off to the side of the chain while cutting, not directly in the path of the chain. Stay safe 💪🏻
Came across your channel and subscribed immediately. All the best but please wear personal protection equipment when using a chainsaw. You are all alone, a cut in your leg or a little of piece of wood in your eye……it happens more often than you think. Please have someone check in on you every couple of hours!
Regards from The Netherlands
Work in the rain, it keeps you cool.
Impressive what she’s doing, but I have to say, I hate working with pine. The sap gums up everything and makes it much harder to to work.
1:51 Step back, take a day off and treat yourself to some lazy happiness.
That and you have better drive than me in my best days.
Stayin tuned and keep 'em condensed, I easily lose interest in stretched videos.
Stayin tuned! 👍🤠
That's a lot of work for 2 people and I praise you for your dedication to achieving your goals. God Bless and stay safe.
Hi, I just started watching about 30 minutes ago. Do you have away I can binge your other videos. please let me know. Because starting at the end and trying to keep all the videos and or is hard.
You need a young logging buck , them in evening relax over candle 🕯 light 💡 and red wine 🍷. Is the key 🔑 in a long health life . 😊
I will be doing the same soon... My son and I are moving there to start a new life...
Please consider some chainsaw pants/chaps and cut resistant boots if you're working alone.
I've watched too many thrillers and horror movies for that thumbnail not to be slightly alarming.
Looks like you’re doing just fine on your own! Good job!
Your journey is such a compelling one. Wishing you all the best. Just subscribed. I admire what you're doing and looking forward to watching you learn and grow. It's already managed to inspire me. Thanks for not giving up.
Great. Grab yourself a peavy. Your back will thank you for it!
Sweetheart, if you're there working alone please make sure you are extra careful with the chainsaws. I was just about you're age and clearing my land. My chainsaw caught a sapling I didn't see. The bounce back almost cost me my left leg. Thank God for bar stop safety. The motor killed the chain when my hand and arm went up. The only injury was my new Levi's 501's and an atrocious 8 inch gash on my upper Thigh. Very painful lesson. But you hang in there. As you work you will heal. I did also work thru 😔 and came out stronger on the other side. ❤
Superb advice!
You’re amazing independent, strong, beautiful where are all the women like that near me lol
Limping sucks and is always more than you anticipate!
The person that was cutting down the trees is either crazy or has never had a tree kick back when dropping it just standing there and not moving away as it falls isn’t safe
Wonderful video but please wear protective eye wear.
Hard working gal rite there.
You might want to season it first,plus you could do with some chaps.
Found your channel yesterday , and has binged all your videos. Looking forward to following your journey !
Hello there, just came across your channel and how inspiring you are. One can only imagen how proud ur husband would be of you to carry on the dream. I want to be apart of this build with you so you just got another subscriber. Be strong and carry on! #12packshack
You’re a busy woman. We get it. Don’t apologize.
Great job but please be careful by yourself..
If she is solo who was the guy in the blue tshirt cutting the tree's
Women are so cspable..May
be not as strong but smarter
get the feeling this isn't the first load of trees you have cut down
Just found your channel today. Looking forward to catching up on your channel.
Wishing you all the best with love ❤❤
Just found you can't wait to watch your other videos. Great job
Where did you get timbers bell?? My Kira needs a better one... the cheap bear bell don't work very good
Amazon
Why no personal protection of any sort?
You go girl ❤
Thanks friend! ❤️
Take a break from felling trees, to help with burnout. Make a few boards for a day or something. Break things up into segments. It helps.
Oh, and I know there’s a little insecurity about a small dog in big Alaska getting lost or worse, but that bell will just end up being a dinner bell. She’s better off without it.
PS: also sub'd :)
Seriously amazing 💪
love those alaskan women
Great video
What I see is a real woman!!
Massive respect from one solo homesteader/land clearer to another. You earned my subscription, looking forward to watching your progress!
Much ❤ from Nova Scotia
🇸🇪 , Sweden says hello 🙂
A huge amount of great job. Well done. Stay safe!
I'm coming here from John in Alaska.
Sergio (Sardinia, Italy)
Wow! AMAZING!
😊💕🌲🌲🏕🌲👍
He lo ❤
💪💪💪👌
🌎👍👍🌎
Impressive!!!
You are a dream !
❤
That will make some beautiful lumber for home building.
Keep up what your doing, Doing 👍🏻 Great
Hello. Please purchase some chainsaw protection before have a serious accident. Not sensible using a chainsaw with a loose dog. I have more than 30 Years of practical professional logging including with Clydesdales. Thanks.
Subscribed!
Looking forward to following you as I swing by your channel from John in Alaskas recommendation. Sounds like you're digging deep to get a huge job done. Soinds like you have the grit and tenacity. Draw your daily strength from the Lord and you'll acheive everything He calls you to do.
Hello from Ontario, Canada. Just focus on 5 minutes at a time, rest in between. You will get it all down, conserve your energy.
Probably echoing others, but please put on some chaps and a helmet. Kickback is real, it can even kill people who are industry pros. Buckin Billy Ray has a wild story about his saw being ripped from his hands and thrown 100ft behind him. I respect the hell out of the work you are putting in, so protect yourself. 👍
It's great to see that you still find the time to spoil you're beautiful friend.
Research carnivore diet for both you and your friend. You'll be amazed how much better you feel.
Thanks for the video!
Absolutely Amazing woman! True Alaskan's at heart already!
I look forward to watching your channel
Thats some mighty fine looking timber , and a lot of work for sure , but as they say ..........tiny steps and onward
Nice , first of your videos I have seen. Stay safe , happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
LOVE off gridders! Saw this video and so I naturally went to your channel, as I always do, to see what it's about and to see process and progress of those that do what you do. My eyes centered on "my widow journey". Well, all I'm gonna say is, here you are. You made it. I'm sorry to say that my channel supports are always "likes" but I am going "like" all your vids so I can at least give that support.Looking forward to see what is to come in Alaska. I wish you peace. I wish you luck in all that you do. And be VERY careful in all that you do. You're a survivor. One foot in front of the other.
Very impressed with what you're doing, stay strong and keep up the good work.
Hello! New subscriber here! Worried about your lack of safety gear when chainsawing. My neighbour had his kick back and cut him on the leg very near a major artery. Close call and it can happen so fast.
Please be careful! Catch you on the next video!
Mucha fuerza y Saludos desde Barcelona 👏👏💪
Nice job you done there, but please use safety helmet and sawpants with protektion in
💯👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥hard work, and wonderful results.
May God bless you in this endeavor
You can do this. Period!
Your an amazing woman and God Bless you!
Come on, 1k subscribers!
I guess I'm sub number 750 !!
You are amazing❤