Felling a Redwood With a Traditional Humboldt/Gapped Face Cut

2022 ж. 15 Там.
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  • The slow motion side view of the tree coming off the stump was perfect. That really allows us visual guys to see what exactly happens. Thanks for sharing some more knowledge from Antone and Gordy.

    @johndunbar2393@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын
    • My thought too. I didn't think the snipe was at the right angle to catch the tree and slide it down, but at that last moment. Exactly the way he wanted it to. Awesome seeing it all come together like that.

      @briananderson7497@briananderson7497 Жыл бұрын
    • @@briananderson7497 Yeah it is. The top corner of the snipe was enough to keep the tree on track after the hinge let go. It seems to almost serve as a second hinge, as well as a way to get the butt to the ground quicker.

      @johndunbar2393@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын
    • Amazing choreographed motion of so much weight. Its always amazing to watch Masters at work, the confidence both those men exhibited, the tree never stood a chance.

      @hkguitar1984@hkguitar1984 Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it was a beauty, showed off the cut so well. Super impressed.

      @joshk.6246@joshk.6246 Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely, I actually understood everything he said when he was explaining the technique, and seeing it work exactly that way was impressive....

      @probochronicles3991@probochronicles3991 Жыл бұрын
  • Such a clear, articulate description of what/why he does everything! This guy should be a teacher

    @chad1755@chad17555 ай бұрын
  • really love the detailed explanation of why they are taking each individual step in the process of felling this tree. As somebody who's only ever done small scale homeowner tree work, this is all very interesting, you can tell that these guys are experts.

    @Budabaii@Budabaii Жыл бұрын
    • I consider myself a expert tree surgeon but this is forestry a different art and taught me plenty.

      @FreeSpeechXtremist@FreeSpeechXtremist6 ай бұрын
  • Dude, you're putting out fantastic content. I love how much I can learn from your channel. Fantastic quality filming on the most part considering you're always in the elements. You have great knowledge and when you don't, you find the people that do have all the info about said task. I really thank you again for your efforts. Please keep up the good work you big legend. All the way from little old Tasmanian. 👍

    @danepettingill4813@danepettingill4813 Жыл бұрын
  • How can you not love watching an expert perform a task flawlessly?

    @Treehandler@Treehandler Жыл бұрын
  • Jacob, it's just incredible to me that you get to go out and work with these two veteran Redwood Loggers, Gordy and Antone. Matching the Snipe to the Undercut with a tape measure should come in really handy in the future when you're felling really big trees with a Humboldt. Really great video, Jacob!

    @ericecklund676@ericecklund676 Жыл бұрын
  • This back east guy appreciates you guys sharing your skill. Thanks Jacob.

    @dan-dan-da-treeman@dan-dan-da-treeman Жыл бұрын
  • Wow! This is your best video yet (IMHO)! I can't tell you how much I appreciate Anton sharing his knowledge with the world! What a stand up guy! Also both your and Gordy's questions help Anton fill in the pieces for us newbies. Camera angle on the falling tree was very cool also and explained much of what Anton was trying to convey. Initially it struck me as odd how much distance Gordy and Anton were going when they left the "scene of the crime". That all became quite evident when the widow makers came raining down! I will definitely will not forget this lesson! Many thanks Jacob!.....T P.S. My two cents: I think people like Anton are national treasures. More folks should be capturing knowledge from experts from all the trades and arts, to preserve this knowledge for the future. The Japanese recognize this and identify, document, and support these artisans so future generations realize their legacy and where they came from.

    @tlv7257@tlv7257 Жыл бұрын
  • I used to work in a small engine shop in Humboldt county in the early 2000's we dealt pretty exclusively with logging company saws and everything these men are teaching on your channel is spot on. Watching these vids is a good trip down memory lane!!

    @rogerworley5897@rogerworley5897 Жыл бұрын
    • Roger Worley. Have you ever been the Saw Blade bar in Phillipsville? My Dad grew up with the past owner of that bar.

      @cardo718@cardo718 Жыл бұрын
  • It’s so wonderful to lIsten to Anton, he just takes has expertise for granted.

    @alberttalbot9534@alberttalbot9534 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing guys. The slow motion really brings home what our man is teaching.

    @HighMaintenancePS@HighMaintenancePS5 ай бұрын
  • Dude.. I don't care what your future holds if you keep doing videos, you need to make a yearly trip to cut with these guys for a couple days. Honestly considering your roots id shoot for about 10-20% logging content in general. You ask good questions, and we are right here learning with you. Good exposure for Gordy/WCS too. Thank you guys. These are amazing.

    @mattfleming86@mattfleming86 Жыл бұрын
    • Holds a short career of he keeps sticking his arm in his cut to get a measure...

      @patrciaclemons8183@patrciaclemons8183 Жыл бұрын
  • Yea. Wow, i'm just commenting hoping the cutter will see my compliment - the slow mo aces the culmination of everything he said. Also cool that some of his geometry was judgement based, amazing skill & who doesnt appreciate a guy who can save that nice lumber.

    @jamieschumacher@jamieschumacher Жыл бұрын
  • In my opinion, there are few things more interesting to watch than loggers that know exactly what they are doing. I never get tired of videos like this.

    @jasoneverett@jasoneverett Жыл бұрын
  • Incredible video. It's just a joy to watch a guy like Anton. He has exceptional experience and does an excellent job of explaining exactly what he's doing and why. Nice work on the whole video. I learn something new with every video you make.

    @alwayslearning3671@alwayslearning3671 Жыл бұрын
  • I wonder how they managed fiber pull and tension/compression with misery whips and axes….?I mean when you need to cut fast and obviously they couldn’t back then…Antones has to have the coolest photo albums and family history….thanks fellers.

    @charlesmullins3238@charlesmullins3238 Жыл бұрын
    • I actually have a bit of information on that. But I'll save it for another video

      @antoneschlafer3464@antoneschlafer3464 Жыл бұрын
    • @@antoneschlafer3464 thanks my friend..your little area is a lifelong dream I hope to accomplish sometime…bit of a hike from Ky..Gerald beranek is someone I’ve wanted to meet along with redwood loggers like yourself..

      @charlesmullins3238@charlesmullins3238 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for taking the many hours/video it takes to make this content. Rest assured it is valued. Have a great night. Jesus loves you, brother.

    @musiccat9513@musiccat9513 Жыл бұрын
  • You mean like the guys out east?” *starts laughing* 😂😂

    @willk5413@willk5413 Жыл бұрын
  • LOVE IT. I've utilized this facecut before to get bigwood to run off the trunk to clear fences underneath. It's worked so far. Math geometry and physics are fun and vital in this game of life

    @darnelljenkinson7407@darnelljenkinson7407 Жыл бұрын
  • I've gone from working in the woods to working in an office. thank you for this content. I really appreciate being able to watch work being done!

    @541-RAIDER@541-RAIDER Жыл бұрын
    • I bet you were in better shape when working in the woods vs office.

      @Brandon68plus1@Brandon68plus1 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent explanation. I have always wondered about the gap and am happy my thoughts were close to the reasons for it.

    @osagejon8972@osagejon8972 Жыл бұрын
  • You boys really show us how amazing you are at your job. Skills for days. We love every single moment of this.

    @Nunya_Bidnez@Nunya_Bidnez Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing work Jake and Antones!!! So much knowledge that you just shared with everyone.

    @markp.9707@markp.9707 Жыл бұрын
  • I can't get enough of Antone fellin trees! Watchin him and Gordy work together is pretty damn neat

    @woos31@woos31 Жыл бұрын
  • I am loving this series, I will be sad when they are over. Thank you for documenting this.

    @jordanmarg1791@jordanmarg1791 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the content buddy. I work with trees in New Zealand, and have happily started pointing people in your direction for certain information. You have a way of articulating things that is easy to understand and digest. Chur bro!

    @organikness@organikness Жыл бұрын
  • Absolutely fantastic video. I will never encounter a tree that size let alone fall one but it was so informative and satisfying to watch as a Swedish arborist. Thanks for the upload!

    @matteswe@matteswe Жыл бұрын
  • These videos are answering all the questions i had about High Climbers and Timber Fallers, thanks man

    @tysoncornfield3317@tysoncornfield3317 Жыл бұрын
  • This is one of the most well made videos of a tree fell iv seen. Very good explanation of a trad humboldt. Very well filmed. Cheers

    @billygoatplum4770@billygoatplum4770 Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome. I'm a Midwest logger/forester. One reason we cut are stumps low is because most of the trees we cut resprout. If you leave a high stump it rots and you lose the future trees.

    @elijahmcgregor9193@elijahmcgregor9193 Жыл бұрын
    • Redwoods sprout like crazy!

      @antoneschlafer3464@antoneschlafer3464 Жыл бұрын
    • @@antoneschlafer3464 Yes. I didn't know that. Stay safe brother.

      @elijahmcgregor9193@elijahmcgregor9193 Жыл бұрын
    • @@antoneschlafer3464 - Not the same type of sprouting....since Redwoods aren't nearly as prone to rot....

      @samuelluria4744@samuelluria4744 Жыл бұрын
    • @@samuelluria4744 A sprout or sucker is by definition a sprout or a sucker. They are in fact the same. So I'll agree to disagree with that logic, however I will agree with the fact that redwood stumps don't rot.

      @antoneschlafer3464@antoneschlafer3464 Жыл бұрын
    • @@antoneschlafer3464 - Didn't mention a difference between sprouts and suckers...

      @samuelluria4744@samuelluria4744 Жыл бұрын
  • As an old logger recovering from shoulder surgery, these videos allow me to live life vicariously through your work. I don't log much anymore, on the traditional sense. I mostly take down trees in people's yards and wood lots. But I still get to smell the sawdust,mix gas, & bar oil everyday. And still hone the skill. It never ends. Each situation presents it's unique challenges. Carry on!

    @jgm9927@jgm9927 Жыл бұрын
  • Love the info and what a wealth of experience Antone has. All the best to you all.

    @kurthoffmann9072@kurthoffmann9072 Жыл бұрын
  • I love Redwood lumber. Just amazing wood for exterior builds.

    @Hemidakota@Hemidakota Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve been a fan of your videos from the beginning of the old channel and it just keeps getting better! Thanks!

    @kyleswartwout9063@kyleswartwout9063 Жыл бұрын
  • EXCELLENT education. Love how you guys cover all the options and the why/why nots.

    @royurick@royurick Жыл бұрын
  • "Wanting to stick to the art" you said in the rebirth video. Very glad that you are, amazing content and people

    @colinhamilton4747@colinhamilton4747 Жыл бұрын
  • Love how the red wood sled of the trunk. Awesome view.

    @randyhosier8948@randyhosier8948 Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic job gentlemen. Love the technical aspect of it. I'm using all of yalls shared knowledge to clear my property. I don't have anything massive, like those redwoods, just some oaks (southeast Texas). But, with the info yall have shared, I feel confident I can fell everything that needs to come down. Thanks again, and keep up the great content.

    @jeffwooton7138@jeffwooton7138 Жыл бұрын
  • This channel gets better and better, thank you for this great content guys, we appreciate it a lot.

    @marioep18@marioep18 Жыл бұрын
  • thank you for giving us a glimps into a world most of us would never have seen or know about.

    @tedwilliams8766@tedwilliams8766 Жыл бұрын
  • Man. East coast tree worker here. I have never heard that called a snipe before. That shot you got of the tree sliding down the face cut was perfect. These logging videos are so so good. Thanks for these…. Probably never gunna cut in California like that but feel like a learn a ton from these videos. Cheers!

    @nathanharrison2839@nathanharrison2839 Жыл бұрын
    • Feel like I'm back in forestry school in a field class. Your filming & questions are solid.

      @NatureEscapesKL@NatureEscapesKL Жыл бұрын
    • Midwest guy here. I have cousins up int NW, we've traded slang and slogans much over the years on fishing trips together. They hadn't ever heard of chislick, or silos or pony's, they called that stuff cube steak, cadilacs and midgets.

      @jerryw6699@jerryw6699 Жыл бұрын
  • Wow.. That is complete artistry. Amazing job! Huge respect to you guys

    @JasonNaughton@JasonNaughton Жыл бұрын
  • Bless Another video which can be added to the others to make a great library of knowledge. Thanks 😊

    @johnpappas2060@johnpappas2060 Жыл бұрын
  • I went to forestry school over 30 years ago, and I have to say you guys do amazing exceptional work!

    @peterh4446@peterh4446 Жыл бұрын
    • OH WOODEYE

      @harryballsacky@harryballsacky Жыл бұрын
  • Incredibly interesting! A great look at the science of harvesting timber. Thank you Gentlemen!

    @KyokushinKichiKai@KyokushinKichiKai Жыл бұрын
  • That 1st camera shot was so perfect I understood the second I saw it. But I watched the video anyways, 'cause a good hook is always worth a look. Masterfully done.

    @seanbaskett5506@seanbaskett5506 Жыл бұрын
  • Also some serious widowmakers comin down there

    @charlesmullins3238@charlesmullins3238 Жыл бұрын
  • Loads to learn from guys like Anton ! 👍👍

    @randyupladek1855@randyupladek1855 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you KZhead. Never would have come across this video but I'm glad it was recommended. That was amazing.

    @cedspud@cedspud Жыл бұрын
  • I love smart people and I really love smart people that are good at a trade!! Such good sawyers!!

    @laneherrlinger7478@laneherrlinger7478 Жыл бұрын
  • These guys are masters of their trade. Much respect

    @JJ-gd7gf@JJ-gd7gf Жыл бұрын
  • Best tree felling video ever...really well done, great explanation of the what, where and how. Real Pro's.

    @brianfoley4328@brianfoley43283 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for this video. A decade ago, I had hardly used a chainsaw and lived in a suburb of NYC. Now, I have lived in the woods, in the East, for almost five years, and have a few chainsaws, which I have used a lot. Still learning though and videos like this help. And, fwiw, I do cut my stumps high, just do not want to bend that much. I have never had a tree break apart when it dropped, after using what you call a conventional notch. That may be my trees, which are spruce, white pine and eastern hardwoods; beech, maple, oak, yellow and white birches. Thanks again. I will be watching more.

    @danmc7815@danmc7815 Жыл бұрын
  • Love it! Really good explanation! I would have love to see how they clean up the gap a bit more.

    @J-Loe@J-Loe6 ай бұрын
  • great instructions as usual, Jake. awesome in slomo. awesome job Antone & Gordy

    @kelvingrebert7315@kelvingrebert7315 Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome content !...not a logger. Never would have thought it was this technical to cut a tree down, then again... these are giant trees. These guys are amazing.

    @banzaii6285@banzaii6285 Жыл бұрын
  • Loved the videos from this trip you had, this guy is super knowledgeable and I have been hooked! 👍🏻

    @tomtownsend2868@tomtownsend2868 Жыл бұрын
  • I have cut many trees in my life but I have never seen anything like this! Grew up watching my dad and he always used what I call a traditional front cut and then the back. Very interesting.

    @jonsolomon4814@jonsolomon4814 Жыл бұрын
  • Wow. I've learned so much about trees from this channel! Your work is fascinating, technical and incredibly dangerous. You are a true master of your trade. I look forward to your videos. I'm a big fan of you going to different places. Please keep up the great work and be safe.

    @paulsims9155@paulsims9155 Жыл бұрын
  • I am once again in awe at the level of expertise!! 😳😳👍👍

    @andrewscott2866@andrewscott2866 Жыл бұрын
    • The videography was expert level as well Jacob👍👍

      @andrewscott2866@andrewscott2866 Жыл бұрын
  • Great vid Jacob I truly love watch'n Antone and Gordy work and commentate together there is a plethora of knowledge in just one of those mind's let alone combined, shiiiiiiit ain't much ain't covered Thanks fo GREAT content. Jacob Antone & Gordy I appreciate Ya's🍀🤙🌲

    @stihlsteadman@stihlsteadman Жыл бұрын
  • They grow together they go together from what I’ve heard, That’s awesome 😎

    @ozarkbullbucker9990@ozarkbullbucker9990 Жыл бұрын
    • Exactly right, possibly the other tree is not being taken down though. That's why they escaped so far, to clear the limbs and debris from the two trees separating. Where I am we would have fell both together, but maybe they are selectively removing specific trees and therefore had to take a different approach. Beautiful wood.

      @beaugalbraith3891@beaugalbraith3891 Жыл бұрын
  • Enjoying this series of vids a lot. Thank you 😊 💓

    @stuartwhelan3258@stuartwhelan3258 Жыл бұрын
  • This guy as friggin awesome. The science behind it is so cool.

    @tylercousins7779@tylercousins7779 Жыл бұрын
  • Nice work fellas. Total pros with both the felling and filming (love the short bar/big stump game, add some wind… doh!). Also great questions that were well thought out and actually fricking relevant and informative. Hate to see the biguns’ go much anymore because as we all know they’re getting smaller all the time, but it ain’t boring work eh? And watching an old school timber faller worth his salt is always a good time. Keep up the good stuff and stay safe out there.

    @jasonholden2780@jasonholden2780 Жыл бұрын
  • This shows just how good true professionals at a trade can be. Nice job!

    @jo5034@jo5034 Жыл бұрын
  • Loving the videos with youse three lately !

    @stocktonz9044@stocktonz9044 Жыл бұрын
  • Great series this, lots of knowledge passed freely and perfectly explained. Thanks to all . J

    @johnerdis5094@johnerdis5094 Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing how smooth the tree slid down the angle he cut earlier!!

    @krippaxxuseredarlordofthes9940@krippaxxuseredarlordofthes9940 Жыл бұрын
  • That comment of top hitting first explains a mess I came across while backpacking. A large tree had fallen across trail but splintered and split, creating a lot of broken wood that had to be climbed over.

    @dwm53w1k6@dwm53w1k6 Жыл бұрын
  • Man those saws are tuned well! They sound awesome!

    @rimshot223@rimshot223 Жыл бұрын
  • Great explanations, really well done. Thanks guys.

    @frednurk8590@frednurk8590 Жыл бұрын
  • I would love to work with that guy for a couple months he has so much knowledge it's unbelievable what a privilege Jake definitely my friend

    @br-dj2ti@br-dj2ti Жыл бұрын
  • great method to get it down in one piece! keep it up getting them down w/o anyone getting hurt!

    @artillerest43rdva7@artillerest43rdva78 ай бұрын
  • incredible skill and intuition at play

    @ToddAndelin@ToddAndelin Жыл бұрын
  • lol… “Like back east?!?” heh… we might have the occasional hickory or old maple that wide, but certainly not that tall. that’s a different world out west. however, usually you don’t have to remove a redwood that big half hanging over a house built in the 1890s in Greenwich, CT. love this series, Jacob!

    @rtgirard@rtgirard Жыл бұрын
    • Lots of these big reds and bigger growing up next to houses some start tearing up the foundation and siding

      @bryanchipps6572@bryanchipps6572 Жыл бұрын
    • In New England the Eastern White Pines are the closest equivalents. They grow like weeds around all of the homes and If unchecked can become a real nuisance. Perfectly healthy ones can be uprooted with excessive rain too.

      @jimhagan4990@jimhagan4990 Жыл бұрын
  • I get so many emotions every time i see them put their hands inside that notch

    @gustavo-tree_work.relative@gustavo-tree_work.relative Жыл бұрын
  • I snipped hunt, back when I was a small lad. Now, thanks to you, I know what they look like. Thanks!

    @grumpyg9350@grumpyg9350 Жыл бұрын
  • I understand the mentality of the west coast faller. In the east so many trees have a huge butt swell that you aren’t losing that much good stuff by cutting a conventional cut. Great video. Here in the east I Wii sometimes do a gap faced cutt to try and get a limb locked tree to ‘drop’ vertically a little more.

    @bryansimmons3723@bryansimmons37233 ай бұрын
  • I am 100% fascinated with this channel! Loving it guys

    @randomfpv22@randomfpv22 Жыл бұрын
  • learning a lot from you and these guys in latest videos! thanks!

    @leslubiesdetienne@leslubiesdetienne Жыл бұрын
  • Interesting would have liked to have seen a walk along the tree to see if and where it broke when it hit the ground. But the slow motion if the stump and tree movement during the fall was extremely good and showed the experience if the limberjack. Real Pros!

    @helmutzollner5496@helmutzollner5496 Жыл бұрын
  • Everything in this was magnificently displayed.

    @davidswanson5669@davidswanson5669 Жыл бұрын
  • Look at the rings on that stump, beautiful

    @eddy7346@eddy7346 Жыл бұрын
  • Finally, a timber feller on a video that knows his shit!

    @vf12497439@vf124974396 ай бұрын
  • Killer series with these fellas. Thumbs up. 👍

    @jdubbink98@jdubbink98 Жыл бұрын
  • Doug Dent would be proud! This is everything the old man would say and more. Top hands those two and amazing slo mo to drive it home!

    @daltonsband@daltonsband Жыл бұрын
  • Heck Ya!!!!! Hope you get as many vids outta them boys as you can! Great content!

    @HalfCutGarage@HalfCutGarage Жыл бұрын
  • Love it ! Great insight to that size of tree. Stay safe

    @rickstafford5316@rickstafford5316 Жыл бұрын
  • Some of your best work. Great job

    @crazmaro133@crazmaro133 Жыл бұрын
  • This is that type of knowledge only held by the guys that got it right and the memory of those that didn't.

    @seanriopel3132@seanriopel3132 Жыл бұрын
  • That was amazing ....the butt slid down and gently hit the ground before the crown did.

    @loislewis9900@loislewis9900 Жыл бұрын
  • Great teaching video !

    @rickwidlund3512@rickwidlund35128 ай бұрын
  • Wow Awesome slow mo shot there..... Great Job Fellas!

    @bryanjohnson9857@bryanjohnson9857 Жыл бұрын
  • Great informational video series Jacob. Keep up the great work.

    @nhmountains5683@nhmountains5683 Жыл бұрын
  • My dad was 1man log crew guys like this are rare he dosent get paid enuff not alot left can do what he does👍👍lol be back in20yrs for otherside son like baby in carriage she fell so soft👍

    @stevehall7372@stevehall7372 Жыл бұрын
  • This is great! Being from ND it always wanted to know how and why you do thing when felling trees

    @telltuckerlazyfu2442@telltuckerlazyfu2442 Жыл бұрын
  • 8/21 22. Hey very nice video on directionnally controlling fall of massive +42" Redwood tree. Great info from Master wood cutter..extreme detail on 'snipe/bark shaving/belly landing..' & more! Excellent vid 2day! Thx! Stay safe!👍👍👍🪚🪓🙂

    @jamescole1786@jamescole1786 Жыл бұрын
  • That was SO cool!! 👍🏻👍🏻Those guys are amazing!!

    @clrd4tkoff@clrd4tkoff Жыл бұрын
  • Pays off when you get skilled men doing this dangerous job, good job!

    @jonpettet7085@jonpettet70854 ай бұрын
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