Basic Tree-Tools and Techniques Pt. 2

[@jaxturner7288]

I’m certain in the future someone out there will start a new career and build a successful business with these videos as their initial training and education. Besides that, the tips and techniques you share are already out there saving untold number of lives, roofs and time so these “basics videos” are very valuable to the community. 🙏🙏🙏

[@brighamcardon5076]

In one month I'm moving out to Minnesota to climb trees. In the last few months I've watched probably 100 hours of tree videos just like this one to help prepare. Hoping to be the guy you've described in your comment!

[@jaxturner7288]

@@brighamcardon5076 that is awesome 👏. Put your boots on, show up, look up, be deliberate, keep the rope out of the chipper and all the other wise things August says will serve you well on your journey. Good luck and keep us updated. 👊

[@JeremyHamaker]

Part 1 and Part 2 of this together are probably the highest density hour of basic climbing arborist techniques and concepts that I've seen yet collected in one place. And yes the basics are exactly that. they're the first set of concepts that are specific to the endeavor being taught, that a person won't generally know unless someone specifically teaches them. And, they have to be *taught* because they're the foundation on which the entire body of future experience is going to be built off of. It's also one of the key abilities or awarenesses that is needed in someone if they want to be an effective teacher: They have to still be able to notice what basic things they do so regularly that they don't even think about it anymore, and then ensure they *point them out.*

[@AugustHunicke]

Well written, good comment. By the way, I’m curious in KZbin comments how you get a word to be bold like that?

[@markaoslo5653]

@@AugustHunicke - _Supposed to_ be able to bold lettering/words, by bracketing in *asterisks.* (and you can't have anything touching the outer formatting markers). "*"=bold, "_"=italics, "s"=strike-through. _Curiously, I don't see the bolding, on my device..._ I also, appreciated Jeremy's comment! Cheers-

[@sammosher1812]

I feel like I can't say it enough, but thank you August. Thanks for going back to the basics and explaining what seems like "common" knowledge in tree work. Your patience and language selection is very much appreciated.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Your dog made me stop but your COMMENTS say a real lot about AUGUST whom we've all come to love & know a little bit. He is the MOST different in using KZbin to COMMUNICATE with us - PERSONALLY! Take care!

[@jamesspinks716]

That log staying on the stump was very cool.

[@skipwright8647]

You're right, to a novice it seems like you need an endless bag of tricks to make all the cuts, ropes, drop zone work together and keep it safe. Like they say: thank a teacher.

[@danebelden6771]

"Nothing is obvious to the uninformed" Thank you so much for informing us, you shine a light on just how technical cutting a tree down really is.

[@jimratliff2753]

August, I never blink when I watch your video's. You perform professional magic and man-o-man you are safe/talented/experienced!

[@renharbour3323]

Excellent educational content. No matter how basic, something can learned through every job. Thanks for taking the time to create and share these with everyone!

[@NHlocal]

Once again August, I appreciate the "basics" being explained. I'll never ever know it all and will constantly be learning more. Thanks again and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

[@JeremyHamaker]

It's such a good feeling to be able to say "I already did what would need to be done to give this the best chance of success" while explaining to the questioner about the thing they just now realized. Not to mention it showing to the questioner/customer that you do the utmost to do the right and optimal thing proactively just as part of your work.

[@wrstew1272]

Always a joy to see you explaining your craft. Great tips. Now you can go play higher in the sky……more flying parts! You are getting almost as good at the Cessna as you are with a Stihl, Echo, or Husky. Practice and time are suggested to be the cure.

[@lukebutterfield576]

Thanks August for all the teaching that you have done and continue to do, I’m just a small time guy, I’ve been in the business sense 96 and I still learn things all the time from watching others. So thanks again, stay safe. Love the videos

[@washibonsai5307]

Thank you August! Great content from a great teacher ❤ greetings from an air traffic controller in Dubai. Success for your flying career

[@AugustHunicke]

Cool!!

[@chattfiremike]

How I wish I could be trained by you. August is the man!

[@claywills9015]

Thanks for am awesome video! You're probably saving lives and don't even know it with videos like this

[@mike-yp1uk]

Every cut had a thought process that takes experience and practice to get it right. The safety is what I like because it just sinks into memory because of consistency. Awesome 👍

[@livelylawns3446]

Just had to say thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! I've always enjoyed your videos, and this was exactly the type of thing I've been looking for. Cheers!

[@billyshumate853]

Good job as always August. It helps to do whatever you can to save your back. Back surgery ain't fun. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next vidja. Have fun with your flying lessons.

[@paulmoody5138]

Absolutely Brilliant Teaching Champion, My Grandfather told me to look at life like playing Snooker, Every angle has an Outcome. Cheers for being You

[@lloydbethel252]

Love your channel August. So educational.

[@thetruth5836]

All of your videos are excellent in demontrating your experience, skills, knowledge, do's and don'ts. Your patience with the camera set ups, that's awesome too. Hope you will be flying your own private plane soon. Love your gear, from chainsaws to harness, rigging and knots. That chipper is a monster that loves to eat trees for a living. Thank you for all that you do and share with the world. Awesome ground crew.

[@schwartztekllc]

I have been watching plenty of your videos plus those from EducatedClimber, Buckin' Billy Ray, Zaccheus, Guilty of Treeson, Strider Trees and a couple others. Just came across this Part 1 & 2 video which are right up my alley. I really like to see the basics such as climbing gear selection, setup and even why you are running said equipment. No detail is too small to be interesting to a new climber. Unless I find a climber in TN to learn from, I am on my own to learn from videos and reading. So...thanks for your help! I'm about 2 weeks into climbing and trimming my first tree - a big hickory that needs to come down as it reaches over my house and pump house. My two boys are also along for the ride - both are climbing and having fun. I've spent a lot of money on gear but at least I don't have to pay someone to come in to do the work. My real job is a rigging engineer and so it is fun playing with rope and little rigging. Recently at work I have been able to use more rope-based rigging due to Dyneema etc. so there are some similarities. If I can swing it at work, I am going to try to buy slings from Yale which I consider to be the best I've seen, better than the best gear out of Europe. Basically you loop small diameter Dyneema 12-strand multiple times then splice to form a larger diameter sling. Yale LOUPS. Expensive but should be pretty bombproof. Anyway, you are helping three climbers in my house get a safe start.

[@stephenwood1732]

Or just run a 3 or 5 strand 5/8s bull same friction better for shock load if your taking heavy cuts

[@rossbrawley]

Yes. I'm the guy who wants every tiny detail....... I've cut firewood long time........ I'm on ropes often practicing rescues, but there's many differences..... And I enjoy every detail.... Especially the how to hit ground targets and rigging and technique...... And there are some (me) who do this the wrong way because they (I) didn't know the right way..... Good stuff. Might save a (my) life.

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

August I'm getting a lot of value out of these 'techniques' videos. The way you slow down and explain the reasoning behind each cut and position. Even the obvious parts help but every now and then there's a light bulb moment. Keep up the good work. Regards from Australia

[@mickmccard]

Thanks August, for taking the time to show us these techniques. I will never climb but I live in a dying ash forest and have lots of cleanup and snags to deal with. All those tips will help keep us safe and working to clean things up.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Excellent series, marvelous teachings. If I had an August 35 years ago…how many ‘painful’ lessons could have been avoided…what I really love is the sparse but effective talk…quintessential minimalistic straight talk - compared to the verbose ones we have out there.. Cutting the fluff…keeping it real. Love it thx

[@tompinnef6331]

Great job again with the crew and you. Thank you for the video. Nice to 'see' (hear) what you are thinking while doing a job. Hope the crew, family and you are doing well. Take care - be safe.

[@joshuaandjanellehazel5914]

Thanks for the video I can appreciate it costs you time and money to slow down and explan your process a good preparation of your teaching ability

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Nice show, August, thank you!

[@gabrielgray735]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge, very enjoyable. What other techniques can be applied instead of free-falling the stumps?

[@pattonole8205]

Enjoying the teaching. Great information.

[@theegoliath2697]

August, your explanation and patience in these 2 videos is exceptional. Thank you for taking the time to explain even the simple things. Thank your crew as well, for waiting for you to be done explaining before continuing the work. Your videos are always teaching me at least one thing new every time I watch any of them. They are literally lifechangingly educational God bless, and climb safe.

[@monkeylodgepanama474]

Great, very instructive videos Thanks from Panama

[@bradywatcherson498]

Thanks for these videos! Intriguing how your desire to learn how to fly played a role in them.....kinda like both things were part of a grander plan. Denuded; that's one of those ingenious words. 😬

[@jesseshort8]

August putting in the hours, uploading at quarter til 2 our here in N.W. Indiana. Just started the video but I'm sure it will be a high quality banger as always. Keep up the great work buddy.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Excellent video. Very entertaining as well as instructional. Nice. Kudos for the time, patience and physical effort in making this vid.

[@kevinhewitt1428]

Your analogy to learning flying. Two thumbs up.

[@danmcburney3247]

Super glad you started flying, I have always loved it so I'm very excited watching you learn but I'm Really stoked that you had the insight to see that as a beginner we would Love to learn more basic stuff !! Been watching your channel for about 5 years and there's always stuff I back the video up an try to see or hear that's just not there. Then I'm I'm like how in the hell did he make that happen 😀 Thank you very much for these "basics" video's AND all you do for us !!!!! It's Way more appreciated than you know 😉

[@tonyrooke]

Excellent instructional video. Your experience, ability ,and understanding of the work is clear. Also great you are prepared to give the time to share that with others, in a light and well edited video.

[@charliebrown2185]

You are good my friend, I love watching ur videos.

[@brandonringwald8545]

Sweet love these instructional videos.

[@garyhenion9459]

Advanced techniques are rooted by the basics, cannot have one with the other Thank you for your insight and for taking us along

[@pjsites1985]

I'm enjoying this 2 part video so far. When I really started to get "good" the guy that taught me the most said picture whats going to happen with every cut, all the way to how the limbs going land. One of the best things I learned that made me take the next step towards being precise. But sounds simple.

[@Zebracat5]

Learned alot. Deeply appreciated.

[@conorsmith5471]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to explain things on a basic level. I love to know the why. Your videos have always taught me some neat tricks like that one in the end of this video and inspire me to seek out other knowledge. Have a nice day

[@SUROBLEDEKchannel]

Nice jobs 👍

[@ardtessa]

Excellent work and explanations August ! I'm not a climber and unlikely to become one at my age but there's always stuff to learn watching your channel ! Cheers, Ard

[@rexsaw]

Amazing work. True professional.

[@AverageTravelers]

What do you mean you can’t make that tree green up again while you’re up there?! 🤣 thanks again for another very informative vid!

[@channel6384]

Great information again! Keep them coming. Thank you. I just picked up the echo 2511t myself last weekend. Amazing how lite the thing is. I put the 14” bar seems to run great but binds up a bit sometimes. Might just be me getting a feel for it.

[@stevebrough304]

Thanks for the video. Always appreciated. Have a safe flight.

[@391949599]

Great job, as always, August!

[@mrgardner6405]

As much as I know witch is a fair amount I always learn more watching you thanks for the videos

[@baldbear5609]

Howdy August, another great basics video full of knowledge nuggets. The wide face cut to fell the stem and have it stay on the stump.... way more effective than a tongue and groove cut 😉 Have A Day! ;~)

[@4.0gpa44]

Great tip on cut angle and limb holding wood.

[@dannoquin7322]

Artistry at it’s “BEST.”

[@austinsmith3749]

Haha I remember you mentioning several times in old videos how much you dislike snap cuts 😂 - I agree with you… why make two cuts when you can just cut once BUT I have found myself using them more and more. Thanks for another great video for all of us treeple

[@Tarzanclimbstrees]

Bro these are super helpful! If your able I hope you continue to do videos like this! Thanks man!

[@chadcobb6697]

Phenomenal content brother. You seem like a cool guy, would be awesome to be able to apprentice under you

[@sonnyblazer5504]

The Lord gives everyone a talent. For some, it's MUSIC or SPORTS and for YOU, it's the SPORT of ARBORISM! May God keep YOU, CREW & FAMILY safe 'Always'!!!

[@phatteus]

Thanks for these basic videos. I have been a hobby arborist for ten years just working on my trees and friends trees. Tons of fun and without lots of experience I am usually nervous and on an adrenaline edge when I do this stuff. I am fifty now. Would it be too late to start a full time career climbing trees? It sure is enjoyable and would be more so if I had the kind of experience to feel more comfortable up there like you clearly are, August?

[@martyrutter3630]

Very precise work definitely know your business

[@stuby2014]

From 9:35 to 10:20 do you see that optical illusion with your climb line disappearing?

[@htahermaram]

Thanks August for all cutting teaching in part 1 and 2, the question for me how does you transfer from first tree to second tree, if explained the technique and procedure, it's very useful for me that's a beginner in this field, thanks a lot

[@htahermaram]

Good luck, God bless you, Be carful be safe every time

[@Soldy152]

This one was great August 🙂 thank you for making these.

[@kevinkms5993]

Omg I can’t believe you started yer saw with the break off !! Best troll tone!!🤣

[@joshuaguy1099]

as a fairly new climber (going on 2 years) I know a lot of what you're saying however there are several nuances you do that give me that ah-ha moment. so i appreciate these videos

[@joshuaguy1099]

I'm in FL and we have a lot of limb walking and really wide trees. I would love to see some tips/tricks on that.

[@sotiriskouzopoulos8526]

Are there any schools for this job to learn how to climb and do all this things and if yes how much is needed?Great job!!Greetings from Greece!!

[@peterkroneberg5456]

Hello Sotiris from Greece, I could highly recommend to you the " Münchner Baumkletterschule " from Germany. They offer great training & education according to ISA standards. They got some english speaking staff. How much is needed? Well, some cash to feed your instructors ( they charge less than a selfrealisation guru ), and most important motivation and passion! Climb on, or start! Greets from Switzerland

[@timhammers6925]

Another great video 🌲🌲🌲

[@shyamananda5818]

I climbed for a several years and realized I was definitely not “made for this”. Special Request: T-Shirt of a guy feeding the chipper and another raking…”made for this”. I realized it takes a unique kind of person to love being aloft, I’m perfectly happy being a land animal now, but it took me some serious getting over my pride to accept that and still be a useful arborist. Doing tree work is humbling, it forces you to be present. I’ve learned many life lessons from the trees themselves.

[@sizemoretreeworks]

Always learning something from you . Thanks!🙏🏼

[@spacecat86]

Handled the homeowner like a pro

[@workAkira]

映像を観てるだけで勉強になります❗️どうも有難う😀👍❗️

[@crustydownunder]

What are the main issues when the first cut, or the wedge, is cut halfway, or 2/3rds through the trunk, as opposed to 1/3rd.

[@wtfdoicare]

Are the new battery saws not worth it? just to save your body from all those pull starts and fumes seems worth it alone.

[@jakubhostinsky4482]

Beautiful explanation :-) But as you probably guessed, I'm troll and I need to mention, that you didn't use cambium saver on the way down. But thumbs up for patience with using both hands.

[@WAHLS_arbor]

The fiberzz yoo! Yeah man open face. Without proper inertia with weight or mechanical advantage, hinges on stems like that dont break with a tradish or Humboldt ....then your in a pickle ....with a half fallen spar. Like this video man... You really got me goin on the 1pass cut for a bit, have the use for my pocket wedge now ! Lol

[@nhmountains5683]

Thank you for giving back August. I wish I was 30 years younger. I’d have taken a different career path. In the trees rather than at a desk.

[@WombatHide]

I'm watching through all this as I have a tree over my shed that needs to come down. Question from a beginner. Why not start removing branches from the bottom going up? I know there will be a very logical reason but I'm curious

[@scottvassar6728]

Think you could do a few video of setting your main line in the tree before you start cutting. Some tips and tricks?

[@AugustHunicke]

I have videos of that

[@AugustHunicke]

It’s been talked about a lot.

[@scottvassar6728]

I must have not made it that far into them yet. Thank you

[@joseecheverria8736]

Buen trabajo 👍

[@sidneyturner3427]

Excellent !

[@christoherhenninger6401]

Nice job teaching teach!!

[@waynegriswold8953]

how do you like the pulley on you climbing line for the false crotch? it seems to make it a heck of a lot easier to ascend and descend!!!

[@AugustHunicke]

Yep

[@leifvejby8023]

You are right, basic things are basic only to people who know!

[@axesandalcohol3776]

Would that flip line slide down the tree if your spurs came out ? If so what do you do at that point ? hope it catches on something?

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya, but when that happens, reaction time takes care of things.

[@axesandalcohol3776]

Flip line slipping down is my only concern but more time in the trees should fix that. Went up my first maple tree last week. Maybe 60 feet. Absolutely love it. It’s oddly calming and very exciting at the same time. Thanks for all your videos August, I have learned so much and really appreciate the time you put into making them and doing all you do.

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

You'll drop a bit but then it'll catch, you might tear up your knuckles and possibly get a face full of bark. Other than wounded pride you'll be grand.

[@thegreenrevival4424]

Haven’t got my glasses on August… is that Corsican Pine?

[@michaelmorrison9168]

What size panther bar is on your echo? I just ordered a 16 inch off your website but idk if that will be overkill for the saw. It's ported and all that jazz

[@AugustHunicke]

16

[@1212zorz]

Question I've been curious about recently. Would a petzl omni block be considered safe as your main life support? I love the idea of a swivel-pulley tie in, but i remember those pulley sheaths opening with just a button and a twist. Sort of gives me the heebie jeebies, let me know what y'all think.

[@AugustHunicke]

I use an Omni almost every climb

[@danielnavarromolina3964]

Nice video sr

[@marianatequiero28]

Only guy Iv seen do that swipe cut chunking, have to try that one

[@AugustHunicke]

It’d be easier with one hand on the saw for the small chunks I did here. . .

[@hphillips7425]

Nice 👍🏻

[@robperry5463]

That was so nice 👍🙂

[@joegreenwood1443]

Very good

[@bwrightaway2877]

Good stuff!

[@outdoorways0932]

Do you use a foot plate at all ?

[@bryceayoung]

I’m new to the business side of this. Figuring out pricing for a similar tree. How much did you charge for this one?

[@philipjones9297]

Absolute genius 💘

[@loganhill370]

Wish my sthil saw would clip on my side as easily as I see yours. Huskys seem that way as well.