Another Tree 911 Job -CAPABLE HOMEOWNER this time tho

Tree emergency.

[@Riverguide33]

August, you have a very smart crew....love to hear the commentary from Damien and SamuraiJoe. Signed, Damien's Mom.

[@AugustHunicke]

Really? 👊🏼😎

[@Riverguide33]

@@AugustHunicke No, but it seemed like a comment that a parent would make. However, I am impressed with the work that your crew does....and it's nice to hear the explanations from everyone.

[@ladydi4runner]

Riverguide 33 Nicely done. 👍

[@williamgillespie9783]

Please

[@clayjohnathan6734]

sorry to be off topic but does anybody know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me

[@lalarobert]

Thanks for the tip regarding the "J" shaped limbs. I'm not a certified arborist but instead a powerline technician who often does line clearing and storm work. We have many cedars around this area and that info is definitely useful. Keep safe.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Ingenious use of GRCS...I usually install 10K ratchet straps....Your band of brothers is so unique- each one could be an incredible independent owner - but joint together - super powerful - synergism, combined years of professional knowledge and spirit. Thank you for sharing!

[@Kazukio77]

DIY is great but knowing what your capabilities are is wisdom. At least this time the home owner was wise enough to know where his limit is and call in the pro's.

[@mightyconker3903]

Lmftfy DIY is great *and* knowing what your capabilities are is wisdom. ̶A̶t̶ ̶l̶e̶a̶s̶t̶ This time the home owner was wise enough to know where his limit is and call in the pro's.

[@jahdawg321zieman4]

I grew up in gp. You took down a massive cottonwood for my mom about 15 years ago on Kathleen circle near the all sports park. Wished I wasnt at school so I could watch you do it. I now climb trees in hawaii for past 3 years after 4 years of groundwork. Love the way you guys work, keep it up!

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for checking in 👊🏼😎

[@tmackie1694]

@jahdawg321 ... Aloha from Maui 🤙🏻

[@SemperMotoADV]

Why and sitting here watching this on a Saturday morning after doing tree work all week. Because it August and his crew and I’m learning so much! Thanks boys!

[@ArthurTheFarmer74]

Really nice job producing this piece -- interesting content, great shooting/editing in a challenging situation -- keep on --

[@juanitawatts3218]

August you are super nice person. Appreciate everything you do, sharing your family, and yourDad. I really enjoy your interactions with your staff. You are a great leader and boss. I relax by watching your videos. Wish I was not so old because I would love to climb. I use to God I love being in the trees. Mom would call me for a meal or for night. One time I stayed very late watching the stars in the sky. Thank you and God bless you and your family. Tell Adam I said hello , he is a super nice guy!

[@greg1083]

Geez. It is such a joy to watch a professional crew at work. You guys ROCK !

[@Josh-yl8gf]

Bro you guys are awesome,I’m a tree man in South Georgia,north Florida,I love watching y’all and I learn a lot ,keep it up ,the whole crew!!!

[@treebuzzard5796]

These types of trees that split at the junction, always let you know where your hearts positioned , fine work again August , Samurai Joe & Damian,so much goes into making a video & your the best at doing them..thank you.

[@richardcline1337]

Tree Buzzard , about thirty years ago my late wife and I were startled one evening by the sirens of Deputy Sheriff's cruisers rushing down to the end of the street where we lived back then. It seems someone had heard what they thought were gunshots and had called 911. The Deputies got out and walked around the abandoned house that was there but in just a few minutes we saw both of them come running like mad, jump in their cruisers and come screeching out of the driveway in reverse! They had hardly got clear of the house when a huge old oak three that was along side the driveway suddenly cracked like a bomb going off and split right down the middle! It had been raining and apparently what the neighbor took for gunshots was that oak getting ready to split. After it was all over it was hard not to laugh like crazy seeing those two officers in full panic mode trying to save their cruisers, which they luckily did.

[@billylacount6608]

Haha! Welfare tree 🤣 Thank you August and crew for making this person's yard great again and teaching that tree there is a limit to how long it could squat there

[@AugustHunicke]

Hahahaha

[@colbyc.6698]

August making yards great again Trump on my brothers

[@mikedee8876]

if a cedar is the only tree in a field , it will still find something to hang on if you drop it

[@samuelluria4744]

mike dee - I don't get it. What's so clingy about Cedar??

[@mikedee8876]

@@samuelluria4744 I usually deal with northeastern red cedar, so I am not sure about the cedar he was cutting there, but the red cedar limbs grow very dense and intertwiny and have jagged bends and edges that catch yer hat and clothes and if you drop one in a cedar grove, you might as well plan to drop five, they are so intertwined.......they are a mess.

[@samuelluria4744]

mike dee - Okay, I hear ya! Thanks!😉

[@smokietreat133]

I'm a ground man, can confirm cedar grabs literally everything.

[@samuelluria4744]

Smokietreat13 - You _do_ know, that climbers are ASLO ground guys, _right_ ?😜

[@Treesusb]

Seeing Damien now compared to the first vid. What an amazing cool awesome progression and something to seriously be proud of!

[@culbyj3665]

This Vid is like Art, and Gracefulness rolled into a ball! Great crane picks knowing excatly what will happen with well distributed loads. Be SAFE , Smart, Aware, Focused and Equipped. All in one! Great Vid....

[@EmergencyGuy]

The homeowner got wise this time. He knew where his limit with the old cedar was and called in August and his crew. DIY is great. When it comes to knowing what your capabilities are, that's wisdom. Wisdom can come in many different forms, and when you see wisdom, it's usually with professionals.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

The place looked great. They obviously have their act together (the homeowners, I mean).

[@beardy4831]

"If you don't get on that fix it stuff quick, you end up with a bunch of junk." Soooooooo true!!!!!

[@kennethsizer6217]

"Because we love what we do and we love you too" Mister Rogers for the win!

[@keithbickers2854]

Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom. You are so right! If you don’t get on a fix quick you will have a bunch of junk. My skid loader just went down and I have to make the tough financial decision wether to fix it now or not, but if I put it off it makes all my other tree jobs harder and will still be broken. Trying to make it work on my own and my loader is a huge help once the trees down. Thanks again for your videos. I have taught myself how to climb and your videos are s huge help!

[@stuckinfirst]

Possibly your best video yet, August. Very well done.

[@paulheffler5738]

Love how trees punish ignorance so absolutely ... have been on the learning end of its lessons myself

[@jaredstearns6013]

I love the videos with joe. He’s one of my favorite climbers. Learned to climb from these videos back in the Day. Followed you Gus closely ever since God bless his beautiful daughter and his family!

[@roybatty1812]

Love watching you guys work. Well organized, very professional

[@Johnnyreengo]

Everyone on your crew has a personality worthy of their own KZbin channel. Amazing content.

[@chrisdahl864]

There are a lot of things I know I don't know, but the one thing I know...is a true pro in their profession when I see one! Good job! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnspahr6497]

August, I think this is you best video ever! So Cool, nicely done, way to be the total pro !

[@jacklabloom635]

Your videos are awesome. I am learning a lot, mainly cut trees near my house when they reach a height of ten feet.

[@OliverKrystal]

Thanks for appreciating a capable homeowner.

[@joshpomponio2993]

I don’t think I ever heard joe talk so much liked that keep it up be safe

[@BaumpflegeMertens]

Happy Birthday my friend! Greetings from germany to Everybody and stay save and buissy

[@jbss7382]

+August Hunicke, Sir many thanks for such a wonderful multi perspective angle video. I'm based in the uk and I don't climb (aged 52), but I process poles to firewood from my friends who run a big tree company here in Norwich, Norfolk. Many thanks for the teachings and explaining about the stress loads, tensions and narlyness of some tree types Respect. Jonathan

[@terrygeiger7510]

Very cool that you have the cameras in the tree with the cutter guy. Not something that I would want to do, but sure is cool to see while sitting on my LazyBoy in my living room! keep doing what you do so well!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Thank you for another one. As I watched your crane lift the first pick, a song from a long time ago entered my head - UP, UP & AWAY (my beautiful, my beautiful balloon!) Listen, you are the best of the best and quite a crew making quite the TEAM! Stay safe and God bless. Sonny (CT)

[@JM-zq9em]

Love your vids! We use chain binders a lot on splits before we climb. We even use them on shady looking inclusions before we do any climbing... especially if there is heavy rigging work to be done.

[@selfemployed1338]

Weather sucks. This morning was about 15°F. I had large poplar, with big, horizontal limbs. With, not as high of tie in, as you'd like. Crawlers, I call them. But, everything being soggy must really suck. Seem like it's always soggy for you. Great job, on those tough trees August and team.

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

The Mr. Rodgers insert was super funny. Great editing. Jim

[@joeschlotthauer840]

As a retired technician, I wanted to see the making of the hydraulic hose along with its replacement...

[@ryanbeck7166]

My anxiety goes way up, when workers are sitting under loads like that. Great video. Stay safe, fellas.

[@scatoutdebutter]

More than usual technical stuff and arborist talk about trees. -- great stuff! ... and almost 25 minutes :) .... nice to hear from Joe's perspective too.

[@baileya82]

I live in the desert. Biggest (natural) trees are Joshua Trees. Yet I just described because your work is fascinating. Great videos.

[@davidwhitehouse8920]

Very professional I’m a broadcast rigger in the uk and a lot of your techniques are used in a similar way by myself very interesting and a great watch 💫👌👊

[@cannonball9478]

Great to see your approach to the codominant stem failure guys :-) stay safe

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Nice you caught it before it decided to come down by itself. Lots of stuff below it would have been damaged. Nice work guys.

[@REDMAN298]

Your superlatively adjectorial humour has taut us your the best damn tree channel. Also new light has been shed on entitled couch dwellers. bwahaha Keep up the good work.

[@judyfenske1429]

I found you and like your attitude and ethics. Subscribed.

[@darththursday9152]

Good to watch professional people who know what they're doing as apposed to people who think they know..good video guys👍

[@rezzybeans]

I am really trying to be patient until the day I am able to buy or put enough on jobs for a crane. I only work with them during hurricane clean up and by that time the tree has already fallen on the house most times. I love seeing how much more efficient the crane makes the jobs. That and homeowners with loaders and saws lol Stay safe and God bless!

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

Same dilemma I'm facing. A co-dominant ash 🌳 I double tow strapped back in March. The split was only @ 8' off the ground. It's a 60'🌳 but I can take the whole east side out piece by piece right down to that 8' level. In March I could hear it & u could see the crack opening & closing until the ratchet tow straps held it in place. It's 20' from my front door to the 🏠 & closer than that to the 8' triple picture window. Best part is that I can zipline branches straight to the south. A nice piece of Amsteel tied 6' off the ground as the anchor on a beautiful maple tree.

[@rayclark9643]

I hate wearing rain gear too Joe...always end up just as wet from sweat as I would of from the rain & it sucks to work in it:(

[@RobbieSongwriter]

GREAT JOB! VERY impressed how you handled that extremely difficult tree. My parents and an uncle & aunt lived in Grants Pass area, so I know what you mean about the trees. Guessing the shape, a result of do-it-yourself topping??? Way too many trees too close to houses up there. Lived in Eureka next to a redwood gulch (2nd growth) and had a few redwoods with those un-natural trunks because of topping in my back yard, but far enough from the house I could ignore them. Amazing how many ignore potential trouble till it's an emergency.

[@SWANYAWN]

Very Scary !!! You're knowledge and skill is amazing.

[@gliderider7077]

Watched lots of your videos, but when you referenced the trees to welfare I became a NEW Subscriber 🇺🇸😂

[@harvey66616]

Funny. I had the opposite reaction. Not only was it unprofessional, it's a pretty ignorant view of the world. And people involved in logging ought to know better. It's a dangerous job, and given that the number one reason people fall into poverty and need public support are medical expenses, you'd think loggers would be less condescending about welfare programs and those who need them. Most loggers are themselves one bad accident away from needing public support themselves. I always find it ironic that the people who are most at risk are so willing to take political stances that are mostly harmful to themselves. Sad.

[@gliderider7077]

harvey66616 and where did you acquire those “facts” you’ve just stated? I work in the “welfare programs” daily, and I can and will attest that the vast majority of people I deal with are playing the “system”. It’s NOT a myth about the huge televisions and nice furniture, all while living in government assisted housing. I see several children in one home on top of one another, all because “I get more money”..I have personally been told that, so get off your liberal high horse and come stand next to me, you’ll have a different opinion . Government enables lazy people

[@harvey66616]

@@gliderider7077 Sorry, not going to waste my time with a liar. I have actual first-hand experience with people in need, and it's simply false that "the vast majority...are playing the system". In any case, the largest "welfare" program run by the government is the defense budget. There's more fraud and waste there than in the public support programs. Heck, if you exclude Medicaid, there's probably more defense fraud and waste than the total of all other public support combined. So if you're going to get on your "government is pointless high-horse", you ought to start there.

[@gliderider7077]

harvey66616 well you ride your little rainbow, I work the front lines soooo🤷🏿‍♂️. Keep patting them on the back and holding their hands.. take some of your talent and educate the people how to work and support themselves...not even close to a high horse on government, I am tired of those who can work sucking off the system. Love up to your moronic and worthless enabling, ill keep pushing those who can to work, we’ll see who’s city is better off in 5 years👍🏿

[@brettyoungster800]

It looks like that tree had been topped years ago in a vain attempt to "make it safe."

[@matthoye4974]

He is a seriously capable homeowner, I bet the crew can't say too many of their customers don their own hard hats! :-)

[@MJPeddler]

You're a punny guy, August. - Disaster avoided. I notice how different operators have different saw technique. Joe seems to run the throttle differently than Damien.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

;Yup, Joe does a lot of "feathering" it.

[@douglascasey3486]

"Wealthfare tree" is probably the best description I've ever heard.

[@InDisTREETV]

excellent work...well though out and executed plan.....stay safe fellas

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Thanks guys. Enjoyed the show.

[@brandonkarhu5599]

Sweet setup with the blocks and GRCS

[@efo1358]

Grants Pass doesn’t have crackheads! Maybe to many Dutch Bro’s and good conversations? 👍 you’re on the good with it thou! I’m just in the Bay Area and got my first ISA introduction in Gold City, I hope the good Arborists are watching you! 🦶👍🙏

[@gwiz1100]

as far as tree guys this is the best crane work i have ever seen 2nd only to the big black oak

[@JM-zq9em]

You have some if the best videos I have seen and I'm certainly not criticizing your knowledge. However here are a few things to consider if you would. I rarely tie in above the work during crane assisted removals for the simple fact that if the balance point is misjudged and the butt end flips up and catches your line it can be bad. I was taught to keep my head even or below the cut when it's coming of for the same reason.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, I think we have pretty much all the same common sense you have but we don’t necessarily do things for redundant safety. If the pick is attached high enough it’s not going to invert.

[@bowboysam]

That is one Fedex tree.....it’s branches go everywhere 😁

[@jajajdjdjdj6434]

No its cedar idiot

[@richardcline1337]

bowboysam, if it was a true FedEx tree it would be dropping and breaking everything.

[@dennisolsen4507]

What a great video. You guys have the best job ever!

[@murieltainter5936]

Great video....that tree had an interesting life going on.

[@christoherhenninger6401]

Samurai Joe is a good climber. I notice alot of your picks move a great distance off of the cut. I like to have less pretension rather than more. You can always add more. I stopped taking top handle saw on crane removals. I'll usually just take my handsaw and a 50 or 60cc rear handle. It's easier on the arms. Awesome job fellas.

[@AugustHunicke]

Single sling one-cut picks 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@christoherhenninger6401]

It's interesting watching you and your crew work. I appreciate you and your videos! I'm always open to learning something and have tried some of your techniques such as how you tie the running bowline. Thanks August!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

When I'm watching a new youtuber (to me) and start realizing that the scenery looks familiar...because you are in the same town as another youtuber I've been watching for years. Its probably the same storm that knocked Jeff's goat feeder down.

[@bobbyjuice3935]

I love these tree videos huge fan, I would love to know how much you charge for emergency calls.

[@fightdhr8866]

You guys using a dam crane on that? Gravey baby's...😁 Just goofing wit ya boys..Yall do fine work and no arguing fussing like the axe men..Thanks for all the work and edit work I sure enjoy watching..I always wanted to learn to climb trees with the spikes..But i was to fat and scared..✌

[@dwaynemadsen964]

Joe's comment about safety glasses reminds me of the time I was in charge of Soldiers at a wash rack. They had to wear safety glasses because we were using pressure washers. My entire time was spent telling people to put their glasses back on! They complained the glasses got wet and it made it hard to see. I would point out the water had dirt and sand in it and if it was getting on the glasses it would get in their eyes, and it felt better wiping dirt off glasses than it would wiping dirt out of their eyes. You Brethren stay safe out there!

[@whiteknight6976]

Thanks August ! An awesome video without an entire musical Orchestra playing in the background entire time ! You ever thought about live streaming a tree removal? People can donate thru TTS etc. All you need is an S8 phone or higher.. That would be epic! Live streaming a huge tree removal!

[@AugustHunicke]

I could a whole series! Paint drying, grass growing, the passing of the four seasons, all with no distracting music of course 😏

[@silentepsilon888]

22:56 scared the ... outta me when that rope jumped higher than the tree trunk, but he had it secure in his hands so it would not slip up and over. But for a moment, in my mind, I saw the rope slip up and the guy go backwards.

[@gregkontour9186]

He was roped off from above also safety first.

[@DiscoFang]

"And they callled him triggerrrrrr" brrrm brm brrm brrm brrrm brrm brrm brrm brrm brrm brrm brrm brrm cut

[@richardcline1337]

Cassette Walkman, I was going to ask why he kept gunning it like that.

[@jodelboy]

@@richardcline1337 that's the way to blow your clutch, maybe he doesn't like his T540XP

[@mrbmp09]

Makes you wonder if he knows a chainsaw has variable speed control. Its a THROTTLE not an on-off switch !!!!!! brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm brrmm..........

[@Thetreefella]

Just another great job done buy some dang good dudes!!! 💚🌳💚🌳

[@firetruckblack]

how much wieght can the crane lift? good views from up were you are cutting the tree.

[@jasonpinckney2178]

Gotta appreciate when the homeowner makes a competent ground crew cleaner, lol

[@lukeangell828]

I live in grants pass and it don’t take much snow at all they take a beating over here! I do trees for months after a snowstorm. Bad for trees good for tree guys👍

[@thetreeguy7387]

Great videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@judithrapier92]

Truly artists of the trade.

[@northjerseyarborcarellc7779]

August good work!! Great videos!!

[@cozmo3778]

Great video very informative thnx for sharing!!

[@mike99ify]

I love customers like this. Good work August.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Hi neighbor 👋👋🤣🤣.... I love this channel!

[@JM-zq9em]

Do you guys stand up leaning pieces for less shock/dynamic loading?? I'm on the east coast and this is the go to method that I was taught. Some guys make a nice open face notch while others just make a back cut while the crane bends it as close to vertical as possible. I've even seen this done on large lateral limbs/leads.

[@AugustHunicke]

Yep, sometimes.

[@GO-xs8pj]

Gees, I was in a tither when my 30' plum tree split and I thought a 6" branch was going to hit my neighbors roof.

[@treegirl6303]

LOL love the intro though... Good comparison August😉

[@karenthrone7936]

You guys are skilled and funny. lol

[@billhull6842]

'I notice you were using a devise. Where you could have used a basic blake hitch or a zig zag you had something that looked like a zig zag but different style. what was that? I learned how to climb a tree at my community college and I am a member of the Illinois Arborist Association. I am learning and growing my landscaping business and I enjoy watching your channel

[@AugustHunicke]

Uni-cender

[@tedbownas2748]

Is Joe rocking the little Echo for the top-outs? And are the guys still as impressed with it as you were when you got it, August?

[@AugustHunicke]

He’s using Husky. Ya I like echo still. Not a husky fan.

[@danerwinde7717]

I'm callin' it right now *Samuri Joe Uncrowned champ!* Guy needs a champions belt *asap*.

[@fisheatinweasel]

This is the best video you have done. When briefing understudies, do you do on-the-ground rehearsals? One of your most recent video includes an excellent debrief. Can you describe your processes of both conferences? The climber's confidence was exceptional, as was his attention to detail (e.g. @15:51). [You can't teach give-a-damn]

[@om617yota8]

How many throttle springs does that guy go through in a year?

[@mikeluciano7305]

You guys do great work! But what’s with on/off the trigger like that? He’s going to burn the clutches up in the saw.

[@harryellingsworth8302]

As always great Vid., nice and safe job, well done

[@1212venturesome]

I live in Medford....next time you have a job here, give me a heads up so I can watch ya

[@cgirl111]

Cedar is expensive - can these trimmed logs be sold to a saw mill ?

[@PatrickWagz]

nice work, gentlemen

[@borkbork7]

When he was in that comfortable sitting position, he needs to be aware that sometimes those can pop instantly when they're under pressure and always keep your body clear. You wanna always keep back from the angle in case there's that big pop. It happens rarely, but it does happen. I 1st saw it when a guy was pulling too hard with a tractor on a Slash Pine. Instant 20 feet of tree snap, if you're there, you're dead.

[@rorynesta7766]

why do they feather the throttle of the chainsaw when cutting those branches?Im curious.

[@thomaswilliamson625]

Rory Nesta, I’m not an expert, but I’d assume it’s so the never over cut into a strap. That’d be super dangerous.

[@brandondumont7223]

no saw wedges cleans chips

[@TheMulletboy77]

Funny that you mentioned a haircut because I was thinking that same thing right before you said it.