I am so happy to watch your videos, thank you for bringing them to everyone. I absolutely miss working in the woods. I was a log truck driver for years and I miss it very much. But I didn’t have good health care and consistent work year around like I do now. But I told my wife the moment I retire I’m getting back into a log truck. Well, I should say on one condition as long as they are not electric trucks.
The explosive you inquired about is ANFO, an acronym meaning "ammonium nitrate-fuel oil". Ammonium nitrate is, as you mentioned, a fertilizer, which explosively decomposes when under heat stress. The ammonium nitrate is soaked in the "fuel oil" (in this case the guy apparently used diesel). The diesel kinda works as a gateway drug because the blasting cap first ignites the fuel and then because it impregnates the ammonium nitrate, it detonates easily.
Big tank of a cedar there, great videos, you bring back alot of Great memories with the layout, falling, explanations and reasoning, the scenery and helicopter rides are things us guys from the coast take for granted though never get old for me, you have a huge audience Bjarne, Thanks and be Safe
Hey Bjarne, just want to say thanks for this video. It does not get better than cutting big trees and blowing stuff up! My 2 favorite things in one video lol. Thanks again. Stay safe out there
Crikey, now that's what you call blown to smithereens haha, the explosives used were bloody energetic alright. A 7.5-foot tree is still a huge bit of log, awesome reel cheers Bjarne.
I’ve blown up trees in the past , once the only tree on the whole setting left . They sent my Uncle to fall it , he was a faller for over 45 years . He came back down and said no way . My friend and I went up and loaded it with dynamite , same results toothpicks . 👍🇨🇦
Bjarne it very very beautiful scenery it was always beautiful on west coast of Canada 🇨🇦. 😊 hey 👋 buddy remember THINK 🤔 SAFETY and always put SAFETY FIRST around cedar timber. Keep the SAW in the WOOD 🪵. 😊
Can’t believe they use diesel and ammonium nitrate, we made at school (well after school are learning how it works). Also what IRA used until they banned ammonium nitrate in NI.
I was just curious, how many years have you been working for this company, I imagine about 15-20? Looks like both a dangerous yet satisfying and exciting job/life. Love your videos!
Well that's one way to to rejuice the Termite colony, effectively. seen Aust hard wood Tree's been blown out of the ground when I was young and I thought that was memorable!
Bjarne, any guess on the age of this 7.5ft tree? Also, what is the market for the lumber? Is it cut up into smaller stuff.. i.e. 2x6, 2x8, etc.? Or are some of the planks left like 2 x 24, 2x26, etc... We've conversed before.. my younger brother is a Timber dealer here in Georgia.. We cut a lot of Saw Timber Pine .. 2 x 12 is probably the biggest cut out of them.. We cut big hardwoods too.. Oak, Poplar, etc.. the hardwoods are mostly used in flooring, cabinets, furniture, etc. Pine mostly used in Home building, Construction, etc... Some pine used in furniture, cabinets, etc... The trees you cut are HUNDREDS of yrs old.. Rarely .. but sometimes we happen across a tract of 100+ yr old pines.. we do cut some huge hardwoods too.. some probably exceeding 200+ yrs.. Enjoy your videos!! Take care & Be Safe Brother!!
I can do the same thing with moose weight . Beef put heart ❤️ on scale for 1 lbs off heart is 100 lbs off meat 🥩. Over the yrs moose is 1lbs off heart is 91 to 92 lbs off meat 🥩. Hey 👋 trick off the trade . 😊
OK, why are you clearing all these trees and why blast doesn't that ruin the tree also what are the bands for and what are they made of? Super channel!
Too bad someone has not come up with a shaped charge that would do the same as you do with the saw.... That would speed up the whole timber falling process.🤔BUT,.. in the mean time you are doing a fantastic job ... FALL SAFE as we say here in Oregon.😁👍👍👍
I might have missed it mentioned in this video but what are the three bands near the base of the tree for? Thanks again for yet more great content. I was curious, how is your name Bjarne pronounced?
@@BjarneButler Thank you for replying. That’s incredible that those straps can withstand the pressure and stresses put on them when that tree hits the ground. Your job is very fascinating, I really enjoy watching and learning more about it..thanks. Thank you for telling me the pronunciation of your name, pardon my being nosy, I seen it typed out so many times and I kept trying to figure out what if any letters were silent in its pronunciation. It’s pronounced different than I thought, thanks again for sharing that information Bjarne.
Do you ever feel a bit guilty sometimes when cutting down those big old growth Cedars Bjarne. That have been standing on that spot for 100s of years. It is kind of sad but part of the job and necessary at times.
I am so happy to watch your videos, thank you for bringing them to everyone. I absolutely miss working in the woods. I was a log truck driver for years and I miss it very much. But I didn’t have good health care and consistent work year around like I do now. But I told my wife the moment I retire I’m getting back into a log truck. Well, I should say on one condition as long as they are not electric trucks.
Bjarne. The man who will toss his saw so his viewers get a good view of a felled cedar. Haha. Another good video friend. Thank you.
What a way to start a Saturday morning,thanks Bjarne,never seen a tree blown to pieces,thought your go-pro was history!
Now I KNOW why we use the phrase "what a blast" for having fun! That was great, thanks Bjarne
The explosive you inquired about is ANFO, an acronym meaning "ammonium nitrate-fuel oil". Ammonium nitrate is, as you mentioned, a fertilizer, which explosively decomposes when under heat stress. The ammonium nitrate is soaked in the "fuel oil" (in this case the guy apparently used diesel). The diesel kinda works as a gateway drug because the blasting cap first ignites the fuel and then because it impregnates the ammonium nitrate, it detonates easily.
You took that drop to another level. I'd call it insane logging!
Big tank of a cedar there, great videos, you bring back alot of Great memories with the layout, falling, explanations and reasoning, the scenery and helicopter rides are things us guys from the coast take for granted though never get old for me, you have a huge audience Bjarne, Thanks and be Safe
Hey Bjarne, just want to say thanks for this video. It does not get better than cutting big trees and blowing stuff up! My 2 favorite things in one video lol.
Thanks again. Stay safe out there
Crikey, now that's what you call blown to smithereens haha, the explosives used were bloody energetic alright. A 7.5-foot tree is still a huge bit of log, awesome reel cheers Bjarne.
Nothing like some Bjarne in the morning. Thanks for all the content!
Geez, Bjarne, if you drop your saw it would go clear to the crusher site in the bottom. Amazing footage. Having all your skills makes it look so easy.
I’ve blown up trees in the past , once the only tree on the whole setting left . They sent my Uncle to fall it , he was a faller for over 45 years . He came back down and said no way . My friend and I went up and loaded it with dynamite , same results toothpicks . 👍🇨🇦
Coolest thing I've seen on TH-cam in a long time
That's the best one yet!
On the first 7.5" tree, it must have been a "hat trick" for the marking person to get the three strips of tape around it so neatly.
Bjarne it very very beautiful scenery it was always beautiful on west coast of Canada 🇨🇦. 😊 hey 👋 buddy remember THINK 🤔 SAFETY and always put SAFETY FIRST around cedar timber. Keep the SAW in the WOOD 🪵. 😊
As usual love these videos! Sharing this experience, and I thank you for it.
Great content, Bjarne! I love watching you work.
Wow what a way to start off my Sunday morning with coffee and an epic explosion. Fantastic
Fantastic footage brilliant shot great content thank you for sharing brilliant scenery absolutely awesome
Those dry winter days are wonderful !! Many good memories down Ukee way in the early 80's, any day without rain was a gift !
That was awesome! THANK YOU1
OK so that was pretty frikken rad.
An amazing way to get rid of a killer tree, thanks for the video
I bet the air smelled some good after that! Nothing like the smell of explosive and tree particles in the air.
Holy crap that was awesome!
👍👏👏 now that was a blast 💥💥
Can’t believe they use diesel and ammonium nitrate, we made at school (well after school are learning how it works). Also what IRA used until they banned ammonium nitrate in NI.
Now that really is cool !
AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing..
Thank you.
That was sooooo COOL!!!
Must smell good. Amfo and cedar 😍
That was cool!
BadAss Bjarne.!!
Happy new year
Awesome
I live on the west coast of Vancouver Island, beautiful scenery except for all the stumps.
I was just curious, how many years have you been working for this company, I imagine about 15-20? Looks like both a dangerous yet satisfying and exciting job/life. Love your videos!
Well that's one way to to rejuice the Termite colony, effectively. seen Aust hard wood Tree's been blown out of the ground when I was young and I thought that was memorable!
Bjarne, any guess on the age of this 7.5ft tree?
Also, what is the market for the lumber? Is it cut up into smaller stuff.. i.e. 2x6, 2x8, etc.?
Or are some of the planks left like 2 x 24, 2x26, etc...
We've conversed before.. my younger brother is a Timber dealer here in Georgia.. We cut a lot of Saw Timber Pine .. 2 x 12 is probably the biggest cut out of them..
We cut big hardwoods too.. Oak, Poplar, etc.. the hardwoods are mostly used in flooring, cabinets, furniture, etc.
Pine mostly used in Home building, Construction, etc...
Some pine used in furniture, cabinets, etc...
The trees you cut are HUNDREDS of yrs old.. Rarely .. but sometimes we happen across a tract of 100+ yr old pines.. we do cut some huge hardwoods too.. some probably exceeding 200+ yrs..
Enjoy your videos!!
Take care & Be Safe Brother!!
Great videos really appreciate the time and effort
Cool as hell man
Barne I had a uncle who butchered for a living. He could guess the weight of a hog within five pounds. Thanks Buddy
I can do the same thing with moose weight . Beef put heart ❤️ on scale for 1 lbs off heart is 100 lbs off meat 🥩. Over the yrs moose is 1lbs off heart is 91 to 92 lbs off meat 🥩. Hey 👋 trick off the trade . 😊
That's the way to do it😮
Amazing skill. WOW
That was great
That is so cool
You get to enjoy God's Creation, Good work
Next level badassery🤙🏻🥲
That was an incredible explosion. Is there a stream at the bottom of that canyon slash hillside?
Wow!
Bjarne hey buddy make yourself a springboard buddy . For the time it take B CARFUL on them cedar. 😊
Excellent .... thanks.....next time...engine details..# cyl, hp, tq, etc, length of tug, # of crew....take care
You ba choo, Aaa!
OK, why are you clearing all these trees and why blast doesn't that ruin the tree also what are the bands for and what are they made of? Super channel!
This is me except I was cutting a 28" tree with an MS170. Holy huge trees compared to the size bar Bjarne has.
AN/FO explosive, Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil (Diesel) low velocity, but huge moving power.
Too bad someone has not come up with a shaped charge that would do the same as you do with the saw.... That would speed up the whole timber falling process.🤔BUT,.. in the mean time you are doing a fantastic job ... FALL SAFE as we say here in Oregon.😁👍👍👍
badass
I would have used a springboards for the far side.
Damn!
that first one is a $$$ tree
That burl looks nice, you should have taken it off
Took long enough for it to go needed a fourty four inch bar on that one
Where you at working in these most recent videos?
Okay how do the tree markers get.the tape around the tree if you can't reach around with the same?
I might have missed it mentioned in this video but what are the three bands near the base of the tree for? Thanks again for yet more great content. I was curious, how is your name Bjarne pronounced?
The bands are to hold the tree together when it hits the ground. The cedars here are likely to be hollow. Name is pronounced: B-R-knee or bee-are-knee
@@BjarneButler
Thank you for replying. That’s incredible that those straps can withstand the pressure and stresses put on them when that tree hits the ground. Your job is very fascinating, I really enjoy watching and learning more about it..thanks.
Thank you for telling me the pronunciation of your name, pardon my being nosy, I seen it typed out so many times and I kept trying to figure out what if any letters were silent in its pronunciation. It’s pronounced different than I thought, thanks again for sharing that information Bjarne.
Why did the first tree have three rows of banding around it above the cut? Is that to reduce splitting as the tree falls ads is handled?
Yes
Fell asleep twice watching this
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Bjarne I'm curious what's those white straps that's going around the tree for
I was thinking maybe to help with barber chairing?
Another great video thanks!
Probably to try saving out the tree a little better
The trees are Sergeants.
We all know how toothpicks are made
What sizing saw you using
592
Glad I'm not your camera.
Why? It's home to countless lifeforms or was
Ammonium nitrate fuel oil anfo
Great job man.
😆😅👍🏻
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Do you ever feel a bit guilty sometimes when cutting down those big old growth Cedars Bjarne.
That have been standing on that spot for 100s of years.
It is kind of sad but part of the job and necessary at times.
WHY!!!
Whats the purpose of cutting that big tree down, is it just cause its there or is it going to be used as lumber
All this wood goes to lumber mills.
HEY Bjarne, Why do you guys use fertilizer and Diesel, instead of tanerite? Or is tanerite not powerful enough?......k
I don't see why people take greed and a twig brush looking forest over respecting what's left and opening there wussy government minds
KA-blam.... 🤣