Clearing Overgrown Vines with Battery Powered Saw

Using my Ryobi battery powered to saw to start the process of cleaning the overgrown vine mess on our new property using my new HIPA chainsaw chains.
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[@dennisreed3382]

Cedar trees in a row means there was once a fence line. Birds dropped the Cedar berry seed as they sat on the fence and take a dump.

[@gslope1]

Walks up to 3" grape vine, "look at this guy living it's best life" and cuts it in half. LOL. Sometimes I feel like that grapevine and you are walking in the woods. LOL

[@Kleeman1]

🤣🤣

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Best comment!!! 🏆🏆🏆

[@alandawson2813]

Hi captain, long, short videos I'm not worried, much rather watch YT videos than the rubbish on kiwi land TV, 5 bucks or 15 bucks for a chain, I wish, here in Kiwi land that might buy you a joiner, Happy days from kiwi land.

[@AnyFishWillDo]

I thought I was the only person that cut grape vines off trees. Those nasty things will continue to sprout new runners even after being cut. They are a pain. I would keep one of those folding hand saw with aggressive teeth on the ATV in case I ran into some vines I missed. Loved the video.

[@Kleeman1]

They definitely can cause havock in the woods

[@martineastburn3679]

My backyard in Arlington Texas in 1970 was covered in Post Oak and grape vines making the whole backyard purple as they fell. I cut and pulled out the vines - felled a few trees and made a back yard for dog and young son. What a job for a working dad and mom. We just graduated from college and got our first house. UGH !

[@katieallen3927]

Another quote to live by, don't know where I put my chainsaw, got to figure that out. 😂😂😂

[@Kleeman1]

🤣

[@chrishelms1967]

That Ryobi saw continues to pull it's weight and then some

[@Kleeman1]

Pretty impressed with it

[@lonniechartrand]

I am CONSTANTLY fighting the grapevines and cedar trees on my farm! A lightweight saw makes the job so much easier. I use my Stihl GTA26 pruner saw OR my CS271-T Echo top handle. The grapevines cause me so much grief when I am felling the larger trees because they will hang up on neighboring trees.

[@Kleeman1]

Always a issue, gotta be careful they aren't pulling dead tops down on a fella as well

[@Fabes002]

In many parts of the country, Cedars are considered invasive. We had tons of vines pulling over our hawthorns in northern Illinois. Did the same as you. Some pruners, a pole saw and a small saw like yours saved our woods from those invasive grape vines.

[@Kleeman1]

They can ruin a woods quick

[@riverfrontww]

Yep Ceder = weed at my house. Do make dang good fire starter

[@jobcacka1330]

Do you have a clearing you want to replant. Those cedars are just waiting for you to transplant them to greener pastures.

[@rolandgsl]

There’s a lot of bittersweet vines here, they really do a number on trees too.

[@Brad.whatthe]

I wonder if Vevor has some type of saw or trimmer that you could try out for them and entice us to try one too

[@alexosborne5629]

Your litlle Ryobi saw is surviving well, even by your standards 😂😂 Tree line appears to mark your border, courtesy of a long gone fence providing a seating area for birds..... as they sat they sowed the tree seeds 🤓 Had no idea the vines pulled so much water and nutrients in, you will make a considerable headway throughout your land over the winter 💪💪💪

[@Kleeman1]

Looks like it!

[@allensharlow7763]

Gonna be a nice new addition to your existing property, I know when your done , it’s gonna look Amazing, great job Mike❤👍👍😎😎🍮🍮

[@bigjimflying7195]

Back in July I bought a 3 pack of Oregon chains for my Stihl MS 261 w/ 20” bar. $50 delivered including tax.

[@georgerogers542]

When I was in the forest service I ran a sawyer crew and when ever I got a new grunt I would give them a well used saw and ask them what is the first thing you are going to do ? If they didn`t break it down and clean it and put a new chain on it I sent them back to a hand crew . Talk to your local foresters we used to give our old chains away , they always had life left in them .

[@Kleeman1]

I'll have to check that out. Thanks

[@georgerogers542]

Just a thought @@Kleeman1

[@JackGiralico]

My wife and I lived in Newburgh for the last three years that I worked (originally from Louisville) and then moved to Florida. I put on a few miles on my motorcycle riding up around your neck of the woods. I would love to come and rent your boat cabin when you get it finished.

[@fluffyashes]

Those muscadine vines would be awesome to swing on :) reminds me of my childhood. As far as the poison ivy vines go, I've been told (don't know how true this is could be a old wives tale) that even when its dead you can contract it via the air when you cut or burn it. Be careful!

[@Kleeman1]

Yup, very true.

[@johnsmart3587]

Could you sell some of that grape vine to artist? Craigslist, marketplace, etc. Thanks.

[@Kleeman1]

Maybe

[@daneclark3161]

I've cleaned up 1/2 mile of a very neglected fence row this fall with my Milwaukee battery chainsaw and Milwaukee battery hatchet. Still have about 1/4 mile to go. I've gotten poison ivy twice but it's so thick that it's kind of unavoidable. Pulling out 100 year old mesh fencing at the same time. Running a chainsaw at ground level and into wire is hard on chains. I'm running 4 chains and have an old man in a township a couple of miles over that sharpens them for $6. He can make up new ones with Oregon parts for $18.

[@Kleeman1]

Local saw shops are awesome. Unfortunately we don't have many around here anymore.

[@triple6758]

I cleared 218 acres of timber from wild grapevine circa 2012-2018. I started with a machette. Tried carrying a gas saw but it didnt really work out. Moved to a hatchet and loppers, then a folding saw and loppers. Finally found the ultimate setup is 2" loppers backed up by the smallest battery saw Makita makes. 18v 10" battery saw. Those of you looking to tackle a lot of vines....Loppers and a small battery saw. That is the formula.

[@jefffrayer8238]

I agree. I usually have my big Anvil style loppers that cuts vines up to 1.5 inches as I travel the farm in the Gator which cuts 90% of the vines and used the chain saw on any big stuff. I have it under control as vines kill trees and make a mess cutting up a tree. Loppers are also needed to keep Bull Thistle cut down in cow pasture. Cutting before they blossom makes a huge difference in populations.

[@randydobson1863]

hello mike & it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks mike friends randy

[@GaryForgingOn]

cedar trees are really bad about pulling moisture out of the ground. When I moved to TN old farmers used to plant cedars in swamps to dry them up. I try to get rid of any cedar on my property but I am losing that battle.

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi, if the chain works and the price works good work. 👍🐝🌞

[@fhuber7507]

I prefer "Oregon" brand chainsaw chains.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Both your channels are excellent Mike 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Kleeman1]

Thanks 👍

[@bobsmith6484]

i hope you have better luck with your grape vines then i did it seamed like every where a piece of the vine i left on the ground it would reroot so i had more vines then when i started finely i got some 2 4 D it killed the vines but you don't want to get it on trees it will kill them to

[@Kleeman1]

It's definitely a constant battle

[@Michael_CS615]

LOL - teeth the right way! Always helps.Old relative (now deceased for some years) wondered why his chain saw was not cutting so good.... Yep - wrong way teeth!

[@Kleeman1]

It happens sometimes lol

[@alanbierhoff6831]

When I buy my Ryobi chainsaw, I’ll have you to blame lol

[@Kleeman1]

🤣🤣

[@joeheck146]

I use Fells Naptha bar soap as soon as I can after I think I've contacted poison ivy. Because it is lye based, it works better than most soaps. If you still have some poison ivy on your skin and you start to get a rash, lather up some of the Fells Naptha and spread it on the rash. Helps to calm the itching.

[@tomswindler64]

As always nice little video Mike,just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@Kleeman1]

Thanks Tom

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I don't know how you do what you do. You are amazing you make it fun. I really enjoy your channels. You have me laughing all the time. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@Kleeman1]

Thank you so much!

[@Richard-C]

how can you prevent all those vines from killing your trees? great video Mike,as always,i love your channels 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@budlvr]

The new chain did work very well, but besides a demonstration of it, Why cut vines off DEAD Trees? Seems like wasted effort. Cut the trees down before they fall? I wish you would explain this with a comment instead of the usual "Kleeman Liked Your Comment" email I get.

[@Kleeman1]

To kill the poison ivy or other vines so when it falls and I clean it up I'm not getting covered 👍

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Hay Mike I did the same thing on my 65 acre woods January of 2016. I need to do it again! Vines are a curse! Bought a lighter Stihl to do the job. Great video! Lee

[@Kleeman1]

Definitely a constant battle!

[@kevincarver9949]

Keeping at it. That’s what it takes to get it looking like you want it to. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@americanpatriot2.06]

"Make sure you have the teeth going the right way. That always helps." Yes. Yes, it does. I learned the hard way one time, and one time only! 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@DusanTodorovicDukeBgd]

For other channel, you forget to mention your epic bridge building skills 😅

[@Kleeman1]

Ah dang it lol

[@DusanTodorovicDukeBgd]

​​@@Kleeman1you did one of wood, one of stone... next i expect... full metal 😂

[@CCscott]

Vine lives matter

[@NotJustaTool]

Looks like a good piece of property Captain. Thanks for the saw tips. And disregard the saw prybar technique...LOL

[@Kleeman1]

🤣🤣

[@americanpatriot2.06]

The current property I rent is bordered by city property on three sides. The city hasn't touched their part in 15 years. The number of dead trees because of the grape vines, poison ivy, and virginia creeper is out of control. It is also responsible for the death of several trees on the landlord's property. Not to mention the power lines and poles are being taken over by the trees and vines! I educated my landlord about the vine issue, and he is now working with the city to get busy and deal with their mess! I've been cutting as many vines as possible that are currently attacking the trees that we still have alive. As of now, the city working on a contract to have their 10 acres to be properly cleaned up and reimburse not only my landlord, but other property owners that have lost trees due to the city's negligence.

[@kenfrazier616]

great maintenance for the awesome trees to survive

[@Kleeman1]

Thanks!

[@kenfrazier616]

anytime, we love the videos @@Kleeman1

[@leemunger8597]

Didn't nutzie recommend Oregon chains? I can find those for my still for like 12 bucks each

[@lthibout]

Cypress trees gentlemen, not exactly cedar trees (to NYA millenium and DP too). Excellent content Mike, as always. Thank you Sir!

[@buckzillakiller]

Old timey trick: before digging Cedar trees always ribbon the NORTH an replant same dirrecton. Makes great hedge for - wind block.

[@radialmonster]

This is timely for me, I just got a chainsaw today to cut thick vines growing up trees. But I just read the instructions say not to use a chainsaw to cut vines, and i got to reading online and people saying not to use chainsaw on vines, but here you are doing it. So its ok to use chainsaw on thick vines like this?

[@Kleeman1]

Cutting vines is dangerous

[@m9ovich785]

You are gonna the best value and life from OREGON Chains, That is all I use on my Saws... Do I need to send you some new Levis Jeans ? HAHAHAHAHAHAH.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@Kleeman1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimkavalier2831]

I watched the whole video, waiting patiently to see you go swinging like Tarzan on one of the vines..... 1st time you disappointed me.... lol, only kidding 😂

[@CMDSR]

Oh no Captain I wish you hadn’t done that. Cutting those vines. I’m allergic to poison ivy . Where’s my Calamine Lotion. 🐶

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

We don’t have to fight the grapevine but do have poison ivy….our “gotcha” vines are brutal. They have thorns all sides, all the way up, and function much like organic barbed wire. They are the worst when crossing or intertwined with poison ivy because they pierce the hairy vines then spread the oil everywhere. I am highly allergic to poison ivy and the others (sumac, oak) but the protocol you suggest with washing with dawn soap works for me too. I cannot touch my open skin to it or if I do, I have to immediately go wash up. My outbreaks usually come from secondary contact like what I get from transfer off my dog, equipment, tools etc and are minor when washing up. Love the highlighted opportunity for a lower price solution for exactly the type of use you are doing (property maintenance). The lower price point affords me the benefit of having backups in all my sizes without it feeling extravagant or wasteful inventory. Having spares to swap out on-the-spot appeals to me. I then sharpen multiple chains at the same time during a scheduled window of time in the shop instead of breaking up my sawing time. Thx to you (and your other subscriber) for the tip on this source.

[@DirtDoctors]

Another good tip when messing with hairy vines, be careful when getting rid of your internal excess fluid through the discharge hose at your waste line.

[@pelleryck]

👍👍💪💪

[@kevinkeppler7220]

I wonder why you don’t pull the vines out by the roots. In Southern New England they can be pulled out by hand and removed from the property. We started our cleanup three years ago, and they have not recovered yet. Good video.

[@brianshanahan6196]

Birds took a Dump in a row ? Well your boundary is screwed ! I appreciate your attempt to do the right thing with your land and the chain is going to last as long as you look after it just like the cheap chainsaw mate !

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

I put a fuel pump in our 2012 F150 today. It was not enjoyable. The video however, was, and we sure appreciate the effort to bring them to us.

[@RickUfford-x8j]

Thanks. I just got a similar saw to tackle invasive vines. I use dawn in the shower also for poison ivy, and on tools sometimes.

[@smudger797]

🤠

[@jobcacka1330]

Do you have any other new chains? Do a side by side cutting that ash that's to big for the firewood processor.

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Thanks Cap!

[@dansevern3291]

Probably doesn't help, since you don't know me, but I agree with your logic on buying "price point" stuff and working to improve your property. It seems to have worked out for me. Thanks for the video, take care.

[@Kleeman1]

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[@dwaynecompton7585]

Those Grapevine go way up. There. I would cut them from the ground and far up i could reach. Then my 15 year old Son would swing on them to see if he could bring the down. He was 6'2 160. Not too manys vines came down. It was just fun to watch....

[@Kleeman1]

Sounds like a good time

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy Captain

[@Kleeman1]

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[@danielashford2430]

Thanks Mike,peace brother…

[@philliphall5198]

Goats will keep it under control

[@Old-bold-pilot]

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[@Supertech-86]

If a vine grows all the way around a tree it can kill it, the it gets all the water and sunlight.

[@Kleeman1]

Absolutely

[@bestmxer01]

I’ve seen of hipa. They are located here in Delaware not far from me. Curious how they hold up long term as I only buy stihl yellow for my saws.

[@home-powersystems7782]

I heard you had a second channel so I wandered over to check you out. Very nice, very nice. Thanks Mike.

[@Kleeman1]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job Captain

[@the_Texas_Bandit]

Oh Mike, this sure looks like a golden opportunity to use Cousin DP's mulcher. That would be epic!

[@Kleeman1]

He doesn't have a mulcher that I know of

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

I think DP was just doing a demo on one job with that BaumaLight mulcher.

[@gbel9295]

Looks like ya need to make yourself some "Tin Pants"...Lol

[@Kleeman1]

🤣

[@gbel9295]

Would be neat to see ya make a video on making them..Lol ...Expensive to buy but super easy and cheap to make... @@Kleeman1

[@terryrogers1025]

Like your “doing what works for me”. Some times price point purchases do a better job than some OEM replacement parts/ components do ( my experience anyway). Thanks for the video young man, enjoyed the short tour of your property.

[@ErictheAmateur]

I keep a black and decker 40V chainsaw in my lawnmower basket. I also bought a black and decker 40V hedge trimmer that I carry as well believe it or not, that hedge trimmer makes an awesome hand held sickle mower. It’s great for vines and clearing around the base of trees. That thing has become my favorite carry-along tool.

[@hanssundkvist]

👍

[@everestyeti]

If you can purchase something at price point that lasts, its a no brainer and sometimes the price point purchase is as good as the main suppliers put out. Have been looking at getting one of those Ryobi chain saws, like you I don't use it all the time, but it would come in useful when you do. Have quite a few Ryobi tools and they are really good nso already rate the brand. 👍

[@RavensRidgeNC]

Noticed you're doing a double-cut on the nope ropes, I've been cutting some on my place, but only did one cut then move the top part away from the bottom - know if the double-cut is needed? Might have to go back and re-do in some places lol

[@Kleeman1]

I've seen them grow back together before. So I do the double just to be sure

[@RavensRidgeNC]

@@Kleeman1 cool - good to know - thank you sir

[@stuartmorris4932]

Hey Mike try archer chainsaw chain next please

[@Kleeman1]

👍

[@clarencewiles963]

Good morning 😊

[@Kleeman1]

Good morning

[@razorblade220]

Good job !

[@Kleeman1]

Thanks!

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻🤛🏻🤛🏻

[@Kleeman1]

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[@KEEPERBJr]

😎

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Mike!

[@Kleeman1]

You bet!

[@blondelizard5453]

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[@Kleeman1]

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