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#cuttingfirewood #woodwarriors #firewood
Today Im doing my first paid tree service job of the year. I'm headed about 12 miles north to a customer's house to trim his locust tree with my stihl ht131 pole saw and my trusty stihl ms290 chainsaw.I hope your all having a good day and thanks for watching.
Equipment List :
Stihl 194t top handle chainsaw
One middle aged man
One Stihl 461 chainsaw
One holziforma chainsaw
One eastonmade commercial log splitter
One Bobcat E35 mini excavator
One Iron Bull dump trailer
One Stihl HT131 Pole Saw
Stihl ms290 chainsaw
Fiskars hookaroon

[@donjuan6699]

What ever it takes at your own comfort level.

[@jeffreygray9157]

My kind of guy! Using a Pole saw AND ladder!!! That's how I work!

[@gusm5128]

That pole saw is a 4 mix engine . It’s 4 stroke but uses premix fuel . They are a great unit and have plenty of power . You won’t regret buying it .

[@karencary3312]

Some real advice from the sawers in this group. I know nothing except I enjoyed watching. God bless.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks Karen. God bless you to

[@Living-The-Dream]

An external Mike would be nice, can’t hear you over the chain saws running. Not trying to tell you what to do....but I have always found an undercut on the branch you are cutting first, will prevent the branch from pinching and or stripping bark off the wood you are leaving on the tree. A score cut below, then the cut above to drop the branch. This also can prevent the branch from hanging and swinging as it comes down (Possibly hitting you or knocking out the ladder from under you). Just tossing,in my 2 cents, not trying to be critical,trying to be helpful. 🪵👍🤠👏

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

I see what your saying. I will definitely try that next time

[@bryandover6088]

I agree. Undercut first and let the branch fall when the cut is done on top. That way, the bar isn't pinched and/or damaged when it finally falls.

[@robertramsden9733]

Key to theses situations is to work your way back keep them small and safe might be a few more trips to the trailer to pick them up but much safer 👍😁good job Ben

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks man

[@bigald6052]

You made me laugh when you said your wife wasn’t happy with your saw purchase. My wife hates it when I go to my Stihl dealer too! 😜

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Haha. She calls them my toys

[@stevesedgwick5789]

My wife hates everything about chainsaw’s, wood splitters etc. but likes the wood burning fire on 😀

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

@@stevesedgwick5789 mine too on the warmth. We keep the house at 74. Haha

[@bryandover6088]

As I sit here, I am debating this purchase. I am always happy I buy Stihl products, but my butt hurts for a few days after each purchase.

[@mistyqqq]

I am trying to talk my husband into buying one rather than climbing up the trees or ladders with his chain saw. At 81 I think he should be paying someone else to prune the trees or go logging for the woodburner. He keeps it going day and night and it eats a barrel of wood every twenty four hours. Not sure which Stihl model to go for so watching the videos …. At our age we should be just turning on the central heating 😊 Three weeks after a heart attack he was up on the roof sweeping the chimney 😢

[@craigdoriety9798]

Powered pole saw is a must have if you have trees and maintain your own property. I bought a battery version last year and it has really gotten a workout. Looking at getting a Stihl. Have one of their chainsaws and it is the best saw that I have had.

[@maxjones9139]

I finally sprung for the Stihl HT131. It has really changed the look of my mini farm. Awesome for reaching in to cut the bottom limbs of cedar trees. The top handle saw is worth getting too. Makes pruning and liming big stuff a breeze its the perfect weight. I wish I had bought one years ago.

[@myronparks3495]

Those pole saws are nice to have when you need one. I bought one 15 years ago. I have used it a lot. Trimmed my parents trees and some of my friends have had me trim their trees to. The longer you extend it the heavier it seems to be.

[@mistyqqq]

15 years. That’s a good age, what make is ? it if you don’t mind me asking.

[@myronparks3495]

@@mistyqqq stihl

[@mikeadams2339]

Thankz Ben. Got no experience on a pole saw.great to see you break her in.

[@budgillett9627]

BEAUTIFUL blue sky! Absolutely amazing!

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks bud

[@powrguy1696]

Good job on those, Ben. Using your available equipment, and a little at a time.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Ben, Thanks for Watching! Its more fun this way! Lol🪵👍🏼🇱🇷

[@termitedave5356]

Good morning Ben Nice new toy!!!! Funny story for you, the first year I was married came home with a 32” monster Simplicity snowblower ($1200) back than. Well my new wife wasn’t too happy to say the least!!! Told her it will make us a lot of money, she said yea sure!!! Well I still have that machine today 27 years later and still have my wife. So she never says a word about spending money to buy equipment, and I have bought hundreds of thousands dollars in equipment. So I know what you mean about making money with your toys. Ben keep the videos coming to us FELLOWS because we enjoy them. Have a great day!!!

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Well all my saws have made me money and paid for themselves and then some so far. Also the trailers and excavator. What kind of work do you do or what kind of equipment ya got ? Thnx man

[@termitedave5356]

@@survivingcountrylife7069 Yes the saws are the backbone of the operation I like that excavator, that is sweet!! Started with a 27 ton Troy built, Last year I purchased a powersplit single vertical/conveyor. That machine put us in a whole new ball game! We are putting out some wood this year. Also purchased a new DK4710 Kioti with a grapple another nice piece. I’m done for a while making those types of purchases but I think that’s all I need for a while. Ben keep the videos coming!! Have a great day

[@aldiminico6513]

Nice job, Ben. Always be safe!

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks al

[@7863348]

I think you did just fine. No one knows it all. Each day is a learning day. Nice video. Keep well.

[@mitaraho]

Excellent video, well done with the ladder moves. I prefer your method to climbing because I hate climbing and this just feels safer, ladder and all

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good to see something new and different. Very long pole saw.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

It sure is. Gets heavy feeling when it's way out there

[@marshaallen3965]

I bought a house, that had an old dead stick (pretty much) tree standing in a spot where I couldn’t just fell it. I purchased the Kombi motor, an extension, and the pole saw attachment. I was able to stand on the roof with it, and cut it from that height, then fell the stick. Worked out great, and I have several different attachments for the Kombi so it doesn’t just sit around waiting for another job... I don’t have a tree service.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Originally I wanted the kombi because of how cool they are. But then I got this because I needed the reach and not sure if kombi extends as long ?

[@marshaallen3965]

Yeah, it probably doesn’t. I think you’re on the right track if you’re gonna use it enough. I keep my Kombi employed weed eating and hedge trimming. I’ve also found that it makes a nice short pole saw without the extensions. I used it that way just this last fall...

[@garciaandythethird]

Nice job

[@crazyman3157]

Great video Ben. Stay warm and safe. 😊👍🏻

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Haha. Thanks crazy man

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice job. I recommend only mixing the ultra 2 bottle with ethanol free gasoline. I did a video on it. The ethanol is horrible for the little carbs on these engines.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

So do you think even if it's lower octane as long as it says ethanol free it's a better way to go ? I just try and get the premium but I should have paid better attention ?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@survivingcountrylife7069 I'd much rather use 89 octane ethanol-free gas than 93 octane gas with ethanol in it. It's just not worth the pain of dealing with the ethanol's effect on the carburetors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Xaooqre5p8rqs

[@ejkjr.4694]

I love my pole saw not only for the reach but under brush with sticker and thorns, put saw in first to clear the path

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

This thing is heavy. But I think it'll come in incredibly handy for small trimming jobs

[@Rocky-ce9kf]

I’ve got that same pole saw, I think you’ll be happy with it. They do sound funky when they run though.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

They sure do. Cuts good thou. I'd have had to rent a lift for that if I didn't have it. And the job didn't pay enough to justify renting a lift. So it got me a job and paid for half of itself so far

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

I got that same ladder in fact two of them been pretty good other than being a bit of a pain on the latches. Looking at that pole saw have had an Oregon battery one that has given me great use. In fact weight wise less than that steel Stihl. 40 volt. Cuts some pretty good sized limbs with that 9" bar.

[@maxm921]

Use that non ethanol gas to the left. Your power equipment will thank you. 👍

[@6900pilot]

That is some impressive machine, I bet you could take the whole tree down with that and cut the big bark last with the chainsaw. Good job!

[@billhauck6425]

At Caseys you can get no ethanol fuel. It does not absorb water.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Is that the 91 I got ? Or is there a better kind that I should get ?

[@richysoutdoors2591]

Man , you sure do look cold Ben. Just fine job brother. Being careful , that’s a good thing.Later on S.C.L.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks man

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop the moming yes it's cold outside stay warm buddy keep that wood stove going buddy

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks man !!!

[@traviscover590]

Good night too you guys buddy stay warm buddy

[@woodchuckman1111]

Great video nothing like getting paid to heat your house👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

I agree. Now if I could just get paid to take down some big ash trees. Haha

[@markgoldstine4566]

I would invest in climbing gear when they have the spring sales you can get in to it kinda inexpensive and I suggest chainsaw pants or chaps to protect your self when using your 194t and 131 pole saw

[@dwhallon21]

I have the km90 Kombi unit with a pole saw. That thing is so very useful yours should be even more torquey. Thanks for sharing

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

I sometimes think I should have went that direction. But so far I'm happy

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Ben!!😀😀 You have to be really careful with the pole saw when it is extended out all the way. You can spring them real easy. I very rarely extend mine out all the way. Hopefully you didn't get frostbite on your face. Your cheeks looked really cold. Take care my friend!!😀😀👍👍 Logger Al

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks al.

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Every tree in sight will need pruning for the next few weeks... 😉

[@giguybd1]

Everyone would benefit if you purchased a Bluetooth mic. Thanks for the video!

[@kencleg7721]

30’ tow behinds are not to bad as a lift as an investment And or a city rig at auction w a boom great saw it will definitely pay for its self even at a 839.00 price here in Texas

[@Deutschehordenelite]

helmet!

[@billhauck7872]

I now get my fuel at the local airport. It is ethanol free and 100 octane and does contain a little lead.

[@johnsweeney1712]

Great video, sorry that you ended up with the out-of-true on the extension… maybe get it straightened sooner rather than later in case it damages the driveshaft or plastic bearings.

[@dakotawilson1004]

Great video Ben! I’ve been working on a bunch of pin oak rounds cutting and splitting it’s relaxing to me. Where did you get those earplugs? Wouldn’t mind have a pair like that.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

They give em to us at my work. I've had that pair for 2 months. And the tips that go in your ears can be switched out to new ones

[@UrMomGreen.]

Same as me,my mom aint happy me buying all kind of machinery,but i insisted on buying them becouse i need it for our farm.Make the job quicker,save more energy and time.But im just buying cheap chinese tools.Stihl is way more than i can afford.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Sounds good to me. You can't hardly go wrong buying tools

[@mistyqqq]

Is the saw self oiling ?

[@rpgiuliani]

Everyone starts at the beginning. I borrowed my neighbors pole saw today to trim a few branches in my yard. It was the same model pole saw. I felt like I had a workout at the gym after I was done. But it made it possible to cut those branches that needed to go.

[@billhauck7872]

If you got your fuel at Casey's their med grade fuel does contain ethanol . If the fuel sits in an engine it will absorb water. There is a way you can test the fuel for ethanol by taking a tall skinny jar like an olive jar. Pour 1 or 2 ounces of water in the jar mark the jar where at the level of the water. now add the fuel to be tested into the jar. Shake well and let is sit for a couple of hours if the water/ethanol level is higher than before it is a blend of ethanol and water. I know the pump at caseys says non ethanol but that is for that grade only. I my area Caseys quit selling ethanol free fuel because of the lack of demand. Oh, the fuel in the jar is now ethanol free. 3.o4 k subscribers getting close to 5K. Good job.

[@MiguelAngel-ed6oe]

Yuo should cut a little from the bottom then the rest from the top.

[@ennisgunns]

Great video. You have convinced me to go with the 131. I sure wish you'd allow them to warm up. Engines love steady RPMs: full throttle under load, idle when not. Finger flexing not necessary.

[@bryandover6088]

Man, that land is "flat as a flitter".... as my grandmother used to say.

[@JoesFirewoodVideosII]

Man those pole saws scare me. Ladders and chainsaw don’t mix

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Haha. I know right. How ya doin. I really enjoyed watching your homeless encampment video. Really made me think

[@edjackson8425]

A hard hat would be a plus. Do you have to put chain oil in those pole saws?

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Yes bar oil in a little reservoir by the cutting head

[@carlcannedy2669]

Adjust the carburetor and it will cut lot faster.

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Good job Ben a man lift na not a good investment it will spend most of it's time laid up renting is a far better idea

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

That fits well into my budget. Haha

[@camodudemtbh7594]

How come no safety helmet, ear protection??

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I find it interesting that you talk about safety yet you do not wear a helmet.

[@futhermuker1473]

I’ve never seen someone cut up A thornless honeylocust before because they are just decorative trees and there aren’t that many of them were I live.

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

We've got a descent amount of locust but none of them have thorns. You guys tell me their called honey locust

[@tonylander3512]

I don't bother myself but cos your on utube maybe the stihll helmet and some chaps would look like you care about safety

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

But I don't care tony

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

Pole pruners (chainsaw on a stick) have a default 2 year warranty. They're in the same category with trimmers and leaf blowers. Buying the oil or pre-mix, it doubles to 4 years.

[@donwert5039]

Hey fellows

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Haha

[@ronknutson2181]

If you are ever interested, we might be selling our boom truck.

[@stephenlane4377]

No healf and safety got no chain saw trousers on all a helmet o dear 😂

[@bobd3089]

You never ever cut off a ladder with a chainsaw

[@broboy6745]

Nothing good vid thx for all you do

[@survivingcountrylife7069]

Thanks man