Cutting Down A Huge Ash Tree, With No Room To Drop It.

[@FarmCraft101]

I really am sorry to see this old guy go, but there's nothing I could have done to save it. Thankfully the other big ash in our yard still looks good, and hopefully will continue to thrive for years to come. A huge thank you to everybody for your support! I can't believe I have half a million subs! It's almost like I'm a real KZbinr or something... Have an awesome weekend everyone!!

[@maxzzzie]

Almost? You're my favourite youtuber. How you open everything up and explain everything. Is just so great to learn from.

[@lauretiu]

have you taught to ad 2 side blades to make a + shape to your log splitter? that way you would split the logs in 4 instead of 2.(ants pants has done something like that and it seems like it does wanders when it comes to splitting quicker)

[@mgdubya27]

I learn a lot from your content. I appreciate this resource.

[@dirkschippers2957]

I had 2 ash trees 1/4 this size professionally treated (injected insecticide) for $300 in 2015. Killed the infestation and they haven't been re-infected (crosses fingers) The protection last 3 to 4 years but apparently the beetles had killed all the local ash and disappeared locally. At least that's my guess or the insecticide is way longer lasting than advertised.

[@Popeyes66]

Hi Jon. To take the time to set up and keep moving the cameras,flying the drone mid - job etc is one of the reasons you are at 500K thus far. Excellent work in post production too. Your channel is very very worthy of admiration . Thanks for sharing your experiences .👍

[@curtismurrell4995]

John, you are one of the few on KZbin who actually deserves half a million followers. I believe you will see much, much more to join your journey. We love everything about your channel. Your knowledge, skill, and great sense of humor are absolutely wonderful. Your teaching style and determination to get the task done are second to none. Please keep up the great work John. Always look forward to every episode each week…

[@ArmchairDeity]

@@curtismurrell4995 most of the time I think it’s John’s LACK of knowledge, but strong foundations and great guessing skills, that make his videos more entertaining. Still waiting for a FC101+Diesel Creek collab… maybe throw in some Let’s Dig and Scrappy Ind. just for good measure! 💯💯💯

[@ralfhartmann5050]

His name is Jon.

[@willemvandeijzen2532]

thank you for adding metric for us in europe really enjoy the videos

[@JonDingle]

Speak for yourself there Willem, I cannot stand music in videos! 😂

[@daviniusb6798]

I second this, it was a nice touch

[@No1Bigbear]

Attention People! Hit the friggin like button for goodness sakes ..! This guy ROCKS..I've only been a subscriber for a month and have found myself binge watching His past videos and they are Awesome...You should too!...

[@drewwagner7985]

We have lost lots of big Ash trees here in PA. It's a shame you lost this one. At least it will keep you warm during the winter. For what it is worth, get a grapple for your tractor. I use my forks for a while then found a cheap grapple used and wont go back. Making one would be an entertaining project for the channel. I would watch it, heck I watched paint dry with you.

[@communicate121]

Watching the log splitter making light work of the logs is marvelous. Still your best shop made tool yet

[@lastborn8s]

I graduated from battling Pine Beetle Kill to now having Ash Borer Wars … what a world! congrats on making milestone worthy content!

[@julesflys]

Another great video, Never thought watching a tree being felled would be so entertaining. A big thanks for including metric on your videos makes life alot easier if this is all you know.

[@matteogomez3678]

Nice to jump on a piece of equipment and know that it’s going work and work well because of all your skillful hard work 🌳

[@rickwensel2313]

like seeing Dozer and new buddy having fun. You made his l life happy.

[@DMSparky]

🎉🎉Congrats on 500K!🎉🎉 That’s a medium size city of people who all want to watch your videos! All your tools working as well as they do is a product of your incredible hard work. Replacing all the seals on the Yanmar swivel joint did not look easy. There was the boom lift’s hard start problems and the absolutely massive cylinders services plus a whole lot more! You deserve everything you’ve worked for. Genuinely you’re always an inspiration for me! You’re definitely my favourite KZbin channel and I’ve watched far far far too much KZbin. Thanks for sharing with us. I really appreciate it. -Daniel M from Canada.

[@FarmCraft101]

Thanks!

[@timfairchild7912]

Most import customer is always the wife 😂 happy wife happy life

[@michaeldurling793]

Having a boom lift would be a blessing, the catch for me is I would be terrified to go up in it. The ironic part is I can fly a small plane around all day and never experience that fear of falling. I paid $1500 to have 3 maples reduced to 20' trunks and I did the clean up so you're probably right on the money to get that Ash taken down by a tree service. Good work mister.

[@jacktyler5186]

Appreciate the tower comment. As a ham radio operator I had seen it in other videos and thought it might be for an antenna support. Always enjoy your videos, KB5TXS

[@nordishkiel5985]

The boomlift has earned it´s keep once again. Nice work!

[@BoyceBailey]

That beautiful editing between the drone shots and between tree branches. Sound and image continuity told the story well. Wasn't lost in any of it.

[@barmanvarn]

I don’t cut much so would just buy new blades when they got dull. I’m lazy but also frugal so finally got a Stihl sharpener. Total game changer for me. Works great.

[@zorrorides1]

Congratulations on ½ mil subs! TIP; on your final cutoff, when your chain inevitably starts to pinch try cutting backwards. So the top edge of your chain is doing the work. It then leaves all the chips and dust inside the cut instead of outside on the ground. That helps support the weight of the above log and significantly reduces the pinch. I tried that on a very heavy 43" sugar maple grandfather of a tree and it really did help. Lo v e watching your work.

[@GreekPreparedness]

That boomlift must be he coolest ride. especially for an old kid!

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks Jon. Your quality of video production and scope of topics is beyond compare. 500k is the least you deserve! Take care & stay safe.

[@bmilla35]

Nice work! Tough decision bringing down that beautiful old Ash, but I think it was the right one. It was an obvious hazard, as you mentioned, but by being proactive, you got a good amount of firewood for future use. In western PA our Ash are long gone (at least the old ones, you’ll still see 4-5” diameter trees trying to survive), but the wood just doesn’t last like some of our other hardwoods.

[@ruthquarn2132]

Job well done John! I'm sure your customer will rehire you for any future work. We live in an association and two weeks ago they had to cut down two huge cottonwood trees near our home. They measured 47" & 45" at the base and 125' tall. At least they won't be falling on us!!! Have a great day.

[@jamesalbrecht395]

Another great video!! As I get older I have more snd more respect for GRAVITY. When you stepped out of the lift cage and stood on the tree, it sent shivers down my spine. Having all your machinery (including you remanufactured portable log splitter, which is really nice) makes your jobs more interesting and easier for you. This is a really great video!

[@mcorrade]

Congrats John on the 500k. I can't think is anyone else who deserves it more!

[@gardawg3717]

Nice job. I've seen you take down about 3 or 4 trees and I think this was the best you've done. Systematically, you made it look easy. Glad you didn't drop a saw.

[@sdovhfunlahsvisegbakshfjbs4621]

That starter sound ... I immediately expected another side quest 😀

[@donaldmiller7942]

Full circle for me here. I found your channel looking for a how to sharpen chainsaw tutorial. Yours was the best one I saw. I decided to look at your other videos. And now it's one of my main channels I watch. Even bought a shirt. Keep up the good work. I've learned a ton from this channel.

[@SeanChYT]

Great to see all the hard work you put into that boom lift is being put to good use in so many projects of yours. Extremely handy to have one of those, and such a massive one too.

[@michaelcaprio5269]

19:32 YESSSS the return of the splitter!!

[@chongshenchang9367]

Congrats on 500k subs. Combined forces ,,boom lift, yanmar and the loader(tractor) did amazing job. Mr.Perfect.

[@johnford9691]

i had a ash that was in the same shape as yours but only half the age, it shaded my back yard all summer long from 10 to 5 pm i really miss that tree, but like you mine was in close proximity to the house and my garage so i had a tree removal company remove it, they used a bucket truck and had 4 guys for 6 hrs cost was 1800 + tax for removal plus another 250 for stump grinding love you channel always something to look forward too

[@removechan10298]

good thinking about soil conditions and this job, I wouldn't have thought that far forward

[@HorsleyLandy88]

I am glad Dozer has a friend.

[@davidaldrich3488]

Ya know, it’s not just entertainment value of your channel but your editing skills are for sure a major plus for us followers Ty

[@maxzzzie]

As an arborist. And learning about this channel because of your woodworking jobs and sawmilling and felling video's. I'm excited to watch this one.

[@maxzzzie]

It really is important to get a lanyard that is for treework. Oh. The moment i type that you say it. Nvm😂

[@peterwalton1502]

In England we have a problem with Ash trees dying. I am not sure of the cause but it is such a shame to lose these wonderful trees 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍👍

[@markedis5902]

Congratulations on 500,000 viewers. You deserve it. Ash trees burn beautifully.

[@johnklingberg694]

Another great Farmcraft video, keep producing them to your regular high standard and the next 500k will follow.

[@jeffweber8244]

Would love to see a build of a homemade stump-grinder attachment now.

[@kennethpalmer1909]

Farmcraft101 is one of my favorite channels! Hate that such a beautiful old tree had to come down. We had a large oak tree and 3 large pine trees taken down for $3500 with no clean up. 2 people. Took 2 days. Sounds like we got a good deal.

[@paullewis6612]

Jon, I think because you repair your equipment correctly, and maintain them regularly, you can expect them to work correctly- lifting the stump. But it IS impressive 😁👍🏼

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

I am sorry you had to take out such a beautiful tree and in front of your lovely house. As you stated, you can use the wood for heating the house. I like your clean up method. Good job!

[@rickcoleman8903]

Keep up the good content and thanks for sharing your skills.

[@hassmakki]

I literally I'm jealous of your work ethic. I don't know how you get this much content filmed and put out. I only see it as amazing that you can do this. I'm sure Mrs John has something to do with it. 😊

[@dansullivan2954]

Well done John.

[@matthewcrist1012]

Your steering wheel alignment on your red tractor is hilarious!

[@heikkipinomaa5720]

Congratulations on 500 k. It was worth going from the bottom up to preserve the yard. Thanks for the tip. It seems that you will get a new beautiful view towards the valley from your house.

[@katbeck1867]

To bad you couldn't have left a 2'-3' tall stump and Jen could plant flowers in the top. The goats are adorable! Congrat's on 500K. you truly deserve it. I've been watching for a very long time and your content and editing is top notch!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

A dead tree is a dangerous tree. Farmer up here was killed a little while back, when a dead limb unexpectedly came off as the tree fell and the limb hit him in the head. Great video! Hope the "Customer" is happy! Thanks Jon! Lee

[@DavidVanHelden1]

Those limbs are called widow-makers....

[@timhockersmith3934]

Great job, Jon!

[@lt5344]

Again... you're living in a so beautiful place. 😉

[@Cryptonat]

Your wife is definitely the most important customer you'll ever have.😆

[@AkiSan0]

from watching guiltyoftreeson i would also estimated this to be 4-6k, depending if they need to work on the logs as well. so if topping and dropping only, i would say 4k is not far off.

[@ODIS-bp1ks]

John Rocks Again!

[@colinsigley5771]

The new dog seems to be fitting in well.

[@erik_dk842]

Like Andrew Camarata's dogs. Only Jon repairs his machine while Andrew destroys them

[@heighRick]

Congratulations on 500k Jon, you deserve them and more for sure. Hat tip to dozer and binny. Thanks for a great video, helps a lot!

[@calvinboykin4777]

I love to watch you operate the boom lift. Hands down , I think the boom lift is the coolest machine on the farm.

[@scmobileman]

Enjoy your videos. It's enjoyable to watch your escapdes. I had the thought that the remainder of the tree would have been the perfect pedestal for some decorative piece. A bird bath or something along those lines. I don't know if hummingbirds are in your area. They would have been very entertaining. The stump could have been treated so it wasn't a bug abode. Then you cut off what was remaining at ground level. Oh well now you'll have to do the ring of fire. Make sure you are playing Johnny Cash's song, Ring of Fire as you torch the stump. That would only be appropriate. Waiting for the Earl Schibe rendention of painting Large Marge. She deserves to be dressed up.

[@JonDingle]

My dad used to say, "Asg green makes a fire fit for a queen". Being around 20% moisture it is fit to burn immediately. Nice wood for the fire and given the rot in the middle of the tree, it was a good decision to fell it. I chopped down a beech tree a few years ago for a customer, has said it was a solid lump. Well it wasn't, the centre had long rotten out and filled with water as I found out when I cut the wedge. It was a bit nerve wracking that one!

[@TimothyWestPhotography]

Congrats Jon!!! Dozer looks happy :)

[@rengokuwon1999]

Congratulations 🎉 on 500k

[@JB-yi9sp]

congratz on 500,000 peeps that are enjoying your content. Keep it up!

[@kevinmartin-fi3hc]

congratulations!!! 500,00 subscribers.

[@gregorythomas333]

Wow...that's some massive wood you got there Sir :) It's sad that a tree that has been around for almost 200 years has to go down but it was becoming a danger...glad you got it done now before any injury or damage occurred. Those drone shots are remarkably stable considering the amount of wind that's blowing the trees around.

[@alunwebber9750]

What sort of drone is it? Its stability in wind is impressive.

[@philiprowe2147]

That lift has already paid for itself

[@QYXP]

This might sound weird but i always really liked the bark on ash trees, very individual, like a tree fingerprint.

[@gbentley8176]

Excellent job. I note that Dozer is the Senior Dog alright. Your newbee follows. They seem to be nicely settled together. Cutting trees is always tough, too old to do no more than log splitting but it is a treat to watch your posts. Thank you from the UK.

[@joey853r1]

Congratulations on half a million subscribers!

[@PaulRansonArt]

🤣🤣I just spotted the sticker on the inside door of the boom lift. I think it should say McClench (Your Buttocks). It's a long way up that big Ash tree. Well done John for 500K subs - I love watching your videos😃😃

[@proberts34]

Nice job, Jon. Good to see it went well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. 👍 I hope the the customer approves. 😉

[@davidregehr2687]

Congrats on 500k. You deserve/earned it!

[@harbl99]

Dozer: "Me? No. Me no certified chainsaw operator, me only here to supervise."

[@johnruppe1699]

Looking good Jon

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Bucking Billy Ray would be mostly proud of ya . Was their anytime up in that lift that you thought , man did I tighten all those bolts ?

[@eggeater1251]

Bucking B would have had fun working with John

[@bchdsailor]

Felling trees as a pro require doing it several times a day (like Bjarne Butler) - still, a pro also make mistakes, this was done in a safe way, no reason for shame here. Trees are just like any other living thing, one day the will come down and safety matters. Your boom lift is a perfect tool for this.

[@DavidVanHelden1]

When Large Marge is finished you should find an old stump grinder to restore

[@JCWren]

When I watch you start the boom lift what comes to mind is "Atomic batteries to power! Turbines to speed!". Also, it looks like you have enough faith in Big Boomer that you're not taking a bailout rope up with you anymore.

[@FarmCraft101]

Ha! Nope, the rope is in there. I keep it in a dry bag in that tupperware container. There's also a fire extinguisher in there.

[@KevinFusselman]

when most people think safety equipment, it's gloves or protective glasses. John's got a rope and a fire extinguisher... I feel like that says something (good) about this channel.

[@ryanhagler9410]

Stump removal video! Burn vs drill and chemicals vs dig it up

[@stoptheirlies]

Nice one John, trouble is now you can see all the dead branches in the one behind it 😃

[@JC-sc4il]

When time flies by, it means the video is interesting ! 👍 Congratulations on your 500,000 subscribers, it's well deserved. 🎉👏 JC

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

happy 500!

[@austinadventure]

Congrats on 500k! You have earned it Jon, your videos are fantastic.

[@miahsbrokengarage]

Thank you for the education. I've learned so much from your videos!

[@manganvbg90]

virginia being not that cold in the winters, this tree must last for years

[@kevinwatson5833]

Congrats on half a million

[@jackacuff5851]

Another very interesting Video Jon , Greetings from Germany !

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@F4Lcommunity]

So, I teach tree-felling classes here in the Netherlands, you want the face cut to be about 20 to 30% of the diameter, the hinge to be around 10% and the felling cut to be 10% higher so the tree doesnt fall back easily, also gives wedges more leverage. Trees are allowed to be 70% hollow since the center of the tree is dead anyway and doesn't really support it, the tree is mostly supported by the outside 15% on each side, sadly this one was dying. Great job overall

[@ElvianEmpire]

was hoping you'd be able to mill something out of that trunk. but yea, that one is done. nice, relaxing video once again, even though it's a bit somber.

[@morgansword]

For those who have no fear of height, congrats to you. I stood on top of trees topped for skidding logs out of the forest. Most of them were topped at ninety feet but then many also were topped at one hundred twenty five feet. Just to prove height of them a section of hey wire which was 3/8" diameter cable. They came in two hundred fifty foot lengths and so when hanging the rigging block, you dropped down a pass line to the bottom of the tree where some one helping you would tie a end of the section on the pass line and you pulled it up and threaded it through the rigging block. That section would be off of the ground a few feet hanging by either end and middle of cable on the rigging block. That pass line stayed with the section and they would tie different pieces of cable or blocks for the main line, the haulback line, and said blocks for each one. All the companies that had money would use cables in the tops with pressed eyes in them to rig the blocks with. A main line block would weigh about two hundred and fifty pounds to hold cable that was two inches thick or bigger. If memory serves me the number on those blocks was anywhere from a 16 to a 20+ big block meaning larger the number the bigger the block. Two men would be in the top of the tree to hang these blocks and it would take all day and sometimes a week to completely rig a tree, especially if it had buckle guys in it. No one survives a fall from that height or say twenty feet up is usually fatal. If you did live, you prayed for death as the pain then was horrible. Nice job John

[@DavidVanHelden1]

I live in Southwest Washington... loggers country... I paid to have one tree fell... not much bigger than yours... they bucked it up where it fell and left it... they limbed up four others to 20 ft... they chipped up all the limbs and left it on site...$7000.00

[@petersavage6211]

Thanks Jon

[@KubotaManDan]

You have beautiful property. In a city situ easy $7k if not more.

[@chriastr]

500k! Congrats Jon! Great work - keep at it. 👌

[@markdaniels6002]

Only John could make a video on cutting down a tree interesting.

[@daddygoat]

That Ash Borer wiped out 50 of my trees ....DOH!

[@TrackGeeks]

Watching the timelapse was like watching a hornworm go after a tomato plant! :D

[@jameschupp2230]

Great Job! Love that Boom Lift!

[@VitoIalungo-xt7rz]

Great Job Buddy! Keep Going!

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Good Job!

[@joeystork57]

Congrats on 500K Jon!! Another job well done!! Stay safe!!