Bucking A Tree Into Logs Safely

Bucking a blow down hemlock tree into logs and skidding it to the landing. Showing the process of bucking and measuring out a log, limbing and then skidding the cut logs to the landing for loading.
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[@littlewingpsc27]

I would think working out in the forest alone, bucking a tree like that, with the root ball possibly springing back, that anti-climatic is exactly what you would want. 😆

[@SJForestProducts]

Haha, you guessed right!

[@KaiserSoze-dp1hw]

Bug the reality is that those of us that work I the woods often work alone. Just the way it is

[@tonyalways7174]

Excellent video and nice to see a true professional logger working rather than so many cowboys we see on KZbin. 👍🏻

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@edwardmarshall5059]

Terrific video. Clear, concise explanation of bucking techniques on big suspended trees.

[@RenegadeBeef]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. You provided some good tips and you make it look easy…

[@SJForestProducts]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jimisnotunique]

Great video--thanks. I'm learning how to buck logs, but it often goes wrong, e.g., bar pinched, or chain hits the dirt. This video is very helpful.

[@SJForestProducts]

You inspried me to make another video about bucking logs. It should be coming out in the next few weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@jimisnotunique]

@@SJForestProducts , great, thanks, looking forward to it

[@user-fz6ds2cf6s]

Ream Bucking helps in that Situation also keeping Ones Bar from being pinched

[@gencombuilding100]

Great to see a Pro Working, tired of all the yahoos

[@willieboy3011]

You are right about the stumps sometimes going down immediately, and the tree standing up suddenly, once cut. I have had that happen twice in a day with two medium-small Red Oaks. They had 15-18' of log above ground. The root system, especially while in wet season, make them very heavy. I was very surprised.

[@davegrosjacques3356]

Great video, very well explained.

[@trader_joan]

Masterfully done!

[@Simone79126]

Nice technique! Clear instructions, thank you!

[@rediryou]

Beautiful tree and nice video.

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamesb5799]

Excellent video with great instructions

[@theguyguy3528]

Great video! You're helping me stay out of hot water..

[@SJForestProducts]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Cool video, I like the floral arrangement on the front of your skider 🤔👌🧡🧡

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks! 😊

[@6.4hemidriver44]

Good show! 😉

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks! 😃

[@mhenhawke5093]

Your hearing protection does it work just as good on the top of your head, as it would covering your ears? Im 59 and 80% deaf from being around loud tools and machines. It really sucks when your around friends and you dont know what there talking about, you just nod your head or say yeah like you do know. It's lonely not being part of the conversation. Any young people out there watching this, use your PP, personal protection at all times. You may think its not too loud, but it is. Examples/ power tools-all of them, rock concerts, lawn mowers, your stereo, air tools, motor cycles, muscle cars. Good video. Take care,stay safe.

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for the comment. I wear ear plugs because I can't get a good enough seal with those muffs. Always use hearing protection

[@mhenhawke5093]

@@SJForestProducts You know it.

[@Enlightenmentnow]

Thanks! About to tackle a similarly blown down tree.

[@SJForestProducts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Be safe out there

[@kurt2rsenjazz]

thank you for making this video, I learned a lot!

[@f602r5]

Good shit bro 🤙

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks man!

[@indigatorveritatis219]

Never thought that bucking a log could cause basically a barber chair....

[@SJForestProducts]

Oh yeah, it can be really dangerous

[@rm9719]

Good use of ear defenders ;) just kidding, great video, thanks

[@SJForestProducts]

Haha, I use earplugs. I can't get a good seal with those muffs!

[@65BAJA]

Great video. Just one question. Does your saw know you're wear that brand of chaps?

[@logandoubleyou2549]

Crazy, this guy looks just like the guy from mt baker mining and metals

[@michaelmcclure8673]

What happens to the top ? Do you just leave it alone ?😮

[@gearhead366]

Thanks for this video. I have a fallen tree in my front yard that I will need to buck siminar to what you've done. It's smaller in diameter, but you've given me several good ideas in how to handle it. I noticed that you do a plunge on the botton of the log. Does it take a specific type of chain to do that? Also, how big is your bar? Looks like a 24".

[@Simone79126]

He said 28

[@meegssan5716]

Although this is more controlled, could you just do one undercut like on smaller logs?

[@adrianm8852]

Really interesting video! How much are these logs worth?

[@chillinkrillin1378]

I really don't get it as soon as I cut through my bar gets stuck pretty much everytime

[@yogibeer9319]

Was that a bunch of poison ivy all around? Thanks for great video!

[@gunterbecker8528]

Which cc saw did u use ? Thinking of buying for firewood would a 290 or 300+ stihl be enough, what is your recommendation ? I thank you in advance Gunter

[@wavy2k]

Would it be possible to cut a tree like this with a 16 inch blade?

[@BillMulholland1]

🍻👍

[@Christiones]

Hey arent you the gold mining guy?! Nice vids!

[@SJForestProducts]

Yep that's me! Thanks for watching!

[@RobCalhounPGH]

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[@mikebrowna1461]

What chain saw are you using in this video?

[@user-fz6ds2cf6s]

Believe It's 462 c

[@kurtisbiggins4594]

How long is your saw. I have a downed tree about the same size but I was thinking my 18 saw might be too little

[@SJForestProducts]

That is a 28" bar. With an 18" you can do it, just need to buck it from both sides. Good luck and stay safe

[@user-fz6ds2cf6s]

He is Running What looks like a 28" Bar. I Believe..

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Well.. how much is a log truck load... Get ya...roughly of course...

[@SJForestProducts]

For cedar I am getting between $4,000-$5,000 per load

[@adriancarty612]

What were they worth?

[@SJForestProducts]

I think I was getting about $600 per 1000 BF for the hemlock

[@jonhill373]

Curious why you have eye and hearing protection but choose not to use them, effectively using your head as a hat rack.

[@rainrest3072]

What happened to MBMM?

[@SJForestProducts]

Still going strong, just running TWO channels now! Twice as much work!

[@oxtoolco]

Good video. I'm surprised you are not using any hearing protection. Normally not a safety Nazi, I've done my share of sketchy stuff but all the real professional loggers on YT seem religious about the ear muffs. Just sayin. Cheers, Tom

[@SJForestProducts]

Hi Tom. Thanks for watching and commenting. In all my vids and whenever I am using my saw I always wear ear plugs. I have found with those muffs I don't get as good of hearing protection as I do with plugs. Also those muffs get all dirty, sweaty, and itchy. Thanks!

[@deanbaker6456]

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[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for the feedback

[@ChrisTaylor-xv2tc]

"Safely"? Ear muffs on helmet & visor up - Great advice???

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

What on earth... What the hell is that wierd buggy your driving... What is that thing... It's so odd looking...

[@SJForestProducts]

Its called a Skidder. Mine is about 50 years old, but the new ones do the same think, just look a lot cooler

[@thekiltedsawyer]

His equipment is bad A🧡👌👍👍💪