Bad Times Falling Leaning Tree at the Off Grid Cabin

I'll chalk this one up as a learning experience. Time to crack open the books and figure out what I needed to do different. If anyone more experienced than myself has any tips or advice I gladly welcome it. God bless!

[@Mike990920]

I don’t get why you’re being so hard on yourself. I thought that was perfection!! ☮️💕

[@ProfessorK78]

Everyone now: *BIG sigh of relief*

[@johnwepasnick8991]

Key take away,gave glory to God,good humbling experience, glad it didn't hurt you or the cabin❤😂

[@KuskWild]

Humbling for sure! Haha thanks for watching.

[@WestForkWoodsman]

Alberta Man Topples Huge Spruce with Clawhammer!!! Nice work, Kusk. Man, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I've been in the same pickle a couple times, and I could sense your concern. Way to gut it out and finish the job. I guess I need to add a clawhammer to the saw box, and beef up my felling wedge supply! Blessings, brother. Congratulations, too!

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching! Blessing to you too!

[@timothyscott3116]

Im glad it went smoothly for you man....

[@les3449]

As you said, glory to God! I think it's amazing that it went over while you were using a claw hammer.

[@jamesperkins5075]

Been enjoying the cleanup around the camp. Something about cutting wood that is relaxing. I enjoy splitting and bucking up wood for winter.

[@nlkris1424]

Great job, lots of fire wood. Take care.

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

Good job with a little luck young fella. Nice milling timber for another shed. Now relax.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Very well done my friend! You done everything perfect! I’ve cut timber for a living and you done it how anyone with experience would have. Give yourself a pat on the back! Only thing I would of done and it’s what you address in the video… cutting a little more hinge wood because just a little can keep a tree standing… but being unsure you done the right thing and keep pounding Wedges

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

I can’t say my nerves were any less n some situations haha I know that feeling all too well it comes with the territory lol

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@rickwhitson2804]

Awesome job. When notching a tree. Take your time and study it real good. If you do those two things you will not go wrong

[@Jesus4444me]

Another great episode and beauty job on getting that tree down! God gave it a little push after all your hard work. Stay blessed my friend!

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching! God bless!

[@ericg1971]

Slow and easy isn't to be laughed at , better to be on the side of caution ? But it went the way you wanted so the plan worked , maybe not on your schedule but in all honesty , Now the work starts and from the looks of it , there is some fantastic lumber in that there tree ..........blessings

[@joeyrector1015]

I was cutting on a big oak one day and it didn't want to go on over. So I went to get a couple of wedges and buy the time I got to my building the tree went on over by itself. I think the tree done it on purpose lol. Great video

[@rebdomine1]

I had a similar experience with a much smaller tree on my property that was leaning towards my neighbour's power line and house. My neighbour and I did our cuts but the damn thing wouldn't fall the right way. We got a couple more neighbours over and we all heaved on a rope to pull it the way we wanted it to fall, then it started to fall the wrong way. I summoned all my strength but it wasn't doing anything to change the direction, then a gust of wind came and the whole tree twisted around as it fell in the exact direction we needed it too. I'm convinced that gust had more to do with it than all my neighbours and I pulling. I completely relate to your sense of relief. Thanks for the vid.

[@KuskWild]

Wow thanks for sharing! Sounds like a nerve wracking experience!

[@thisisitmjh]

Good job. Take your time. With such a massive tree leaning the wrong way, better to go slow.

[@KuskWild]

Haha I probably went as slow as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

They say you make a plan and God laughs. I think he may've had a little giggle there! "Hey Gabriel, wouldn't it be funny if we make him work really hard for it, until he really starts to get worried?... and then! Oh my Me! And then look! He's got a little hammer! This is it, watch this!"

[@randy-9842]

Amen, Jessica! I am truly convinced that God has a wonderful sense of humor.

[@Kris__88]

haha what a great video and leaning experience 😊

[@masstrapper7645]

I was rooting for you the whole time. Congratulations on getting on the ground safe 👍👍

[@KuskWild]

Thanks!!

[@user-ox1og7xu5y]

Well done, Ryley... you da man. I'd say you are well qualified. I usually do at least one difficult thing per day, that I don't really want to do, and I find it's good for you... does wonders for self-confidence. If my back was up for it, I'd cut crooked trees with you all day. Peace from Alaska, ~Tim

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching, Tim!

[@HankyPanky44]

That was exciting! Glad it's down now.

[@user-lr4tr3zc3q]

Riley, job well done with the equipment at your disposal. All the best from Alaska.

[@michaelrivest2107]

BOOM like a Boss !!! well done, you tackled something most would'nt you took your time and it worked out !!!

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@lancehenderson7249]

Great job Kush, cabin,shed and shitter still standing

[@jacquescoutu7631]

That was a nervous giggle after the tree fell lol

[@DavidKissinger-cm3lh]

cutting trees is dangerous , but you look like you know what your doing, that's good. my cousin got killed a few years back from the tree he was cutting fell on him. be careful always, may God always protect you.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Scary stuff, man! Glad it all worked out! ✌️👍

[@joecallahan3379]

Well the more you do the better you get , I think you're correct your hinge needed a little more.

[@kyadak]

Remember; if you get in a spot where you need thicker wedges, you can always make some out of hardwood in a pinch.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I have cut a hole in them big enough to put a bottle jack in from the back side between the wedges. Takes a little time setting it up, but it works!

[@KuskWild]

I'll have to keep a bottle jack at the cabin! Sounds like it works well. Thanks for watching!

[@capinkyky]

This video went way better than I thought it was going to from the title 😂😂

[@fhazen01]

You did a good job. Only thing I might recommend when wanting to redirect the lean of a big tree is a couple more big steel wedges. The nylon ones as you found out aren’t very good for big leaners. Good job and that’s how you learn.

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely going to get more wedges.

[@donaldhofman5257]

I've the same thing a time or three over my 60 years of wood cutting! I've had to cut some hardwood wedges in a pinch!

[@philipgagnon3114]

You done good...could have used a hyd. Jack with a rectangle cut in tree and wedged other side.. then cut close to rec. opening..fit in hyd. Jack and pumped it till the cracking noise and back away. Would have cut your time down a bunch. You did ok though. Good job!

[@oldflorida2003]

Great 👍 👌 to God and you

[@ericmonahan6580]

Good job. Slow and steady wins the race sometimes. Note to self: Add extra wedges to kit by a factor of 2.

[@KuskWild]

I will certainly be getting more wedges. Thanks for watching!

[@alanwilliamson2259]

Use old stumps to practice the scarf cut, and give the chainsaw a fist full of throttle... don't get timid with the throttle. Good save though, great job.

[@johnharrison6153]

Been there brother you did a great job,be proud of

[@user-cd4me7nh6c]

leasts it down you can laugh about it now lol good job!

[@jfc1432]

I was waiting on a little bottle jack to save the day lol

[@Rooster0529]

Man, I’ve been there. My stomach was in knots for you, just thinking about some I’ve done exactly like that.

[@KuskWild]

It's not a good feeling haha. Thanks for tuning in!

[@RoughTimba]

Well done brother 🕊🕊

[@randy-9842]

Wow. This one had me praying along with you ... and then, around the 3 minute mark, it dawned on me that you posted the video so I knew you survived. All glory to God indeed!! Nicely done for a great team: team up with God and all things are possible. ( Next time, just start with the little hammer!! ;-)

[@matth8311]

I think you might be able to claim the title of "First man to fell an 18" tree with a claw hammer"! I started belly laughing as soon as I heard that wood crack, I can only imagine how relieved you must have felt!

[@KuskWild]

It's certainly a relief to have that tree on the ground. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinstrabley3816]

Cabin safe! All praise to the most High!

[@KuskWild]

God bless!

[@seanpolus4873]

All's well that ends well!

[@wendelclements6448]

Hey man that was an awesome job in my opinion lol. Look like it was professionally done in my eyes. But I could feel your nerves man. It was done in a safe man and everything worked out with the big man up stairs with his shield over you. Now the fun part starts lol cutting it up. As always man stay safe 🙏

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nicely done mate I would have been terrified doing that knowing it could possibly destroy everything atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@nm-ge4tb]

🙏🙏👍👍All came good Ryley

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching, Wayne!

[@terrym1065]

Well it worked with the help of "Thor's Hammer" 😊 I'm no pro at this sort of work so no help from me, you seem to be doing alright yourself. The tree went where you wanted so good job bro. Thanks for the video today, updates are welcome. See ya soon.

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504]

All is well that ends well! Good job! Most of us watching your channel never fell a tree, we´re impressed whatever you do.

[@stevefisher2121]

Thank god you had enough wedges

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great job ! You can't get in a hurry or you have the first log for your new cabin" It's amazing what you can do if you take the time like you did to get it right, you only have one shot at it ! Cabin is safe now :) Thanks for sharing"

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexanderalbach468]

Man, fun to watch it was ❤ Your laughter of relief 😊

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Homelesanta]

Good job but gotta say, you are one lucky Son of a B !!! 👍

[@BS.-.-]

Having a rope up in the tree with a come along at the end would make this job way safer for the cabin and and in general.

[@KuskWild]

Noted, thanks!

[@sparky-pp4dq]

Glad it worked out for the best!!

[@IVIITCH0]

Small hydraulic Jack comes in handy with these stubborn ones

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Have you ever cut in a bottle jack on a leaning tree like that? One of my favorite sayings(?) is: I’d rather be lucky than good. You just personified it 😂

[@KuskWild]

Never tried a bottle jack. I'll bring one out to the cabin! Thanks for tuning in!

[@yooperman4621]

I think you did a great job! I would have done it the same way.

[@andrewczuba498]

Nice Job! That was a very large tree!

[@jimsoltner8978]

Good job man! That was not only shakey but funny. Don’t see anyone take down a tree that large with a 16 oz hammer. Cheers from South Jersey!

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dwjanke24]

its on the ground no harm to anything job done

[@paulfollo8172]

Great job! You did it!

[@davidinghram2494]

Hey, it`s down!!!

[@liamr6672]

If you run out of wedges again, you can make wooden ones 😊

[@cmh8133]

AMEN, ALL glory to GOD.

[@nelsonwalker3866]

Wow! Awesome job! I was cheering with every wedge you added. But felling the tree with a hammer made my day! I don't know if you can top this. But the "all glory to God " makes me even more proud of you. Be careful! See you next time.

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@davemiller251]

Did I notice a very subtle wind shift? Not sure the little hammer was working alone. You said it, "Praise God!"

[@KuskWild]

Oh ya the wind definitely took it over for me. Thanks for watching!

[@davemiller251]

@@KuskWild I'd say you took it down, but maybe with a directional assist.

[@edwardboone9403]

You did just fine!!! It's all about learning!!! Did you learn anything? LOL!!!

[@KuskWild]

Oh ya, learned lots!!

[@FuckALLauthorities]

Felling, not falling 😉. Please go full throttle when making cuts, a 2 stroke loves high revs. Much respect 🤝💪🍁

[@KuskWild]

I'm too much of a rookie to know the proper lingo haha. Thanks for watching!

[@FuckALLauthorities]

@@KuskWild Now you know, can edit title, or not. We do live the best life possible 💪🍁

[@77cemoore]

Give yourself more credit! Good job!

[@davekenna2796]

Next time use a about a 3or4 ton jack just cut a pie shape in stump just big enough for jack put a steel plate on top of jack

[@user-lg9ib7tg9p]

✋👌Cool

[@petrmisek3681]

Good thing that it succeeded. I was wondering if falling it to the side (neither on the cabin, neither the way you did, but 90° to the side) would be an option (if there was place for it to lay down). It that case you would just need to leave more hinge oh the side further from cabin to fight the lean. You can now finally rest in the cabin without worries on a windy day. (Apart the unwanted roommate under the floor 😉)

[@KuskWild]

Perhaps if I was more knowledgeable that would've been an option. Thanks for watching!

[@cmh8133]

Then again it appears the tree is just where you wanted it.

[@tomaszg.5843]

GOOD JOB!!! ;-0

[@georgeclark7208]

A tree that size calls for a tack hammer, everybody knows that...

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

Heh…. I coulda just drove down there with my climbing gear and pieced that tree out for ya…. Woulda only cost ya some bannock and stew 😁

[@KuskWild]

That would've made my day a whole lot easier haha. Thanks for watching!!

[@hoangthidinh96]

Xin Chào Chúc bạn một ngày mới tốt lành ❤

[@seanpolus4873]

What?

[@seanpolus4873]

I never enjoyed a video picking cucumbers as much as I like yours!

[@kingrafa3938]

Now i can breath 😂

[@scottperry2290]

Can you cut it into boards and build something?

[@KuskWild]

Coming up next!

[@ataglance556]

See small hammers do fall big trees @9:39 lol, I will see myself out now 🙂