Felling An Ash Tree By Hand

[@imachamp68]

Never thought I’d watch a vid of some fellas chopping down a tree but here i am, and quite entertained too. Thanks mate.

[@federicoprice2687]

...me too, and at 3 am as well! 😢😂😂

[@williammaxwell1919]

It is interesting what we find in our later years to be interesting... nice hinge has a whole new meaning

[@barkebaat]

Nothing to be ashamed of ... have you tried sawmill videos yet?

[@potatopoison1130]

Now you have the knowledge on how to do it

[@orionishi6737]

These two handsome men def make it an easy watch.

[@jefferybaker8296]

This is like oddly beautiful cinematography like the shots and angles in here are amazing for just two guys chopping a tree

[@wenwren]

Not just oddly, it WAS beautiful!

[@TheDrunkMunk]

There's a lot going on here that makes it wonderful. The aspect ratio makes the compositions really interesting, it's rare so see almost a 4:3 video. The exposure in some parts is just perfect - almost slightly under exposed giving it a moody feeling that fits the overcast day. The wide shots that linger as we get to see them working. Love it.

[@foreigngodx6]

Some shots give me this early 2000's vibe, but with high quality. Love it!

[@Sprosbold]

The soundscapes too! The rich rhythmic thuds, the crows, the chainsaws in the background. Lots of room for the sounds to breath and to transport you to the place and put you in that pensive mood fit for cutting down a half-century old beauty.

[@Edwinthebreadwin]

I think Erin’s day job is as a photographer? Maybe his experience is showing its hand here.

[@lukephilpott382]

Watching these video's got me eyeing up every tree I see. "Hmm that looks like it'd make a fine handle"

[@hiimemily]

A couple of Irish lads were walking down the street, in search of a job. They came up to a wall upon which some listings were posted, with one catching their eye: "Tree Fellers Needed". One looked at the other and said "ah, 'tis a pity there's only two of us!"

[@MagicCookieGaming]

would someone care to explain the joke? I feel daft lol

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@MagicCookieGamingmisread tree fellers for three fellas. Spoken vs written language joke. A play on accents and pronunciation

[@babotond]

good ooone

[@MagicCookieGaming]

@@pedroclaro7822 that's what I thought, I just take "fellas" to be two or more so it didn't quite hit for me, thanks for the explanation!

[@AlanRobson-vl1ew]

Old ones are the best

[@outdoorswithjess]

I hope you never change your camera, love this footage, love the work you do, you're awesome Eoin.

[@moomin2162]

do you know what camera he used? :)

[@PInnHeAd]

I always find it fascinating how insanely sturdy and strong trees really are, it takes A LOT before they actually fall.

[@Musicpins]

yeah, we had an august storm here, none of my trees fell in my living "wind" fence, 30-40 year old trees. Full canopy. It either needs to be a sick and also the quality of the soil + how moist it is can make a difference. The different way they grow roots is really fascinating, if it is sand or clay also impact their direction/depth.

[@ArchimedesDev]

​@@Musicpins I chop occasionally, trees will stay up until you get them smaller than a damn pinky I swear. But all jokes aside, if you want to fell a tree without the hassle of 10000 chops to what is essentially a square branch holding the weight of a full grown (thats a bazillion / 4-7 tons for medium trees) tree; use a large toothed woodsaw and put the summer break forearm training to use at the directed angle that you are felling the tree. Should work well in most cases.

[@harbard_berserkr2952]

Happy to see the wood being claimed by craftsmen for proper use

[@kishascape]

Great chess wood, great lute wood.

[@silentdiscretion2657]

I think a skit where two people are fighting over a two man saw by taking turns pulling on it while there just so happens to be a tree between them would be funny

[@davidkoormann5262]

Then a third guy comes along and keeps placing logs in between them

[@multiapples6215]

that would be exactly some charley chaplin looney tunes type tomfoolery

[@mecanum555]

omg that would be so funny

[@trashpanda003]

​@@davidkoormann5262 that wouldn't work. The joke is they are fighting over a saw by pulling on one end at a time, and so happens to be a tree there being cut down. A 3rd guy placing logs doesn't make sense cause they're cutting a tree, also the saw being used isn't for logs.

[@Veqx]

@@trashpanda003 bet your nickname in school was buzzkill

[@Kevin-lg4eo]

this video is so beautiful because its making me realize how much care and effort went into cutting down only one tree. when we live in a world where we have machines that can do it in only a couple seconds its very moving to see the process of really getting to know the tree before it is cut down.

[@jamesharris5156]

Nice work. I was exhausted after just watching the first 5 swings! That tree sounds SOLID!

[@dominicmeehan8322]

Micháel Ruá heads to the gym after that !!

[@davecrupel2817]

​@@dominicmeehan8322 Doesnt need to! 😂 Got all the workout he could need here! Lol

[@user-fl8yv7rz6f]

It is fairly solid, that is why it was used it for spear shafts.

[@cameronleonard2451]

For real. When he started talking while he was swinging, I realized this man could kill me in individual combat. It was an odd thought but a true one.

[@ajaxtelamonian5134]

Yep Ash is no joke.

[@alexanderson2559]

Your videos bring me happiness especially while I'm sick in bed!

[@EoinReardon]

Great to hear. Hope you get well soon!

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

@@EoinReardon where was this filmed in and what country

[@samuelseefeld]

@@KevinLyons-gn7eu Near Eoin's Doorstep, Ireland

[@TheToolBucket-nd6ns]

I am a blacksmith as well as a wood worker and I love your video's I find alot of insperation for my own prodjects from watching them. I have plans to replicate a lot of the antique hand tools you use and I am learning more and more.

[@JamesKelly89]

It always saddens me to see a tree cut down but I'm equally joyed knowing it will live on as beautiful works of craftsmanship.

[@Greentrees60]

Plus this one was already dying, so it isn't losing a lot of life

[@jannerkev]

Eion do you know youve got around 5 different people stealing your content on Facebook mate.

[@stellviahohenheim]

The geezers on Facebook sure love these kind of stuff

[@armadilloneister]

My grandpa absolutely loves this content ​@@stellviahohenheim

[@palungjnl]

There’s something quite nostalgic about this sort of aspect ratio, it makes for a beautiful video. Good day to anyone here and we all wish you a better tomorrow :)

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I remember doing this in the 80s as court ordered punishment, we'd start out with a standing tree and by the end of the day it was bagged kindling. All done with two handed saws, axes and wedges, bloody hard work and bleeding hands were normal.

[@larkop6504]

It's amazing what an honest days work can do for the soul, lol wouldn't like to be doing it every day though

[@meursault7030]

Whatcha do?

[@Speed001]

​@@larkop6504 never said they stopped doing whatever it was, lol. But probably a safe assumption that it wouldn't be viable anyway.

[@TheTaiylorWallace]

It feels strange to say, but this is the cleanest tree felling I've ever seen. I've seen loads of trees felled by hand that were not so carefully aimed, cleanly chopped, and done efficiently. Heck, I've seen chainsaw fellings that weren't this clean. It's strange. I think we're all so fascinated by this stuff because either we used to live lives of work like this and don't anymore, or we never had the chance because of the modernity we grew up in. It's lovely to see these skills still persisting and being treated as both art and function. It's always good to know how to do things the old-fashioned way. Someday you might need to. Power outages, lack of fuel for machines, or just plain lack of power tools may mean you need to know how to use an axe properly. I know I've been in a situation before where a chainsaw broke and we didn't have money to replace it. So we sharpened up a lumber axe and finished the job. It didn't take all that much longer, honestly.

[@PMtoAM]

never once have i been so entertained by 2 irish fellas cutting a tree down.

[@bensum9111]

That’s a damn fine file. I’m from Georgia, USA. That’s how my grandfathers fell trees. It’s nice that y’all are keeping the tradition alive.

[@rodchallis8031]

Seeing the effort and time spent felling one tree here put me in mind of the settlers who came to my part of the globe in the early 1800's. Typical farm lots were 50 acres, at 5 shillings an acre. The purchaser had a three year grace period before payment began. So land had to transform from old grown mixed forest to something plowable in short order. Not to mention building the first rough house. A great many of these lots just north of me were settled by the Irish, reflected in the Irish place names borrowed from home. "The Black Donnelys" from Moneygall notable amoung them.

[@user-wy2fu4un8r]

Unless you’re indigenous it’s not your part of the globe :) key word there is settler

[@noahhill841]

​@@user-wy2fu4un8rsettle deez nutz. Clonialism forever 💪💪🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🔥🔥🔥💪💪

[@Joeysaladslover]

@@user-wy2fu4un8ryeah he was probably born there, where ever the hell he’s talking about. People like u are annoying as shit move tf on

[@niq872]

@@user-wy2fu4un8r the only place humans are indigenous is Africa anywhere else they are settlers.

[@lred1383]

@@user-wy2fu4un8reveryone who came to America "settled" there at some point, be it 18th century or 18000 BC. I think that anyone who grew up in a certain part of the world, associates themselves with it and respects the local culture can definitely call that place "my part of the globe". No need to gatekeep something this petty

[@Nono-hk3is]

Thank you for explaining the logic behind the types of cuts you used to fell the tree. I've sort of figured it out over the years, but this is the first time anyone has spelled it out for me. I also appreciated the post fall analysis of how well the plan was executed. Cheers, lads!

[@i_am_mr_me]

I'm glad you're still with us, felling a tree without knowing what your doing is a deadly pass time

[@kateisblue]

There's so much knowledge and skill in so many crafts, it's so interesting! 😁

[@bennydub7596]

Could listen to that guy talk about axes all day long. Met him at the Belmullet fair day. He's inspired me to make my own axe collection even bigger!!.

[@dave0sparky0matkin]

Wow 18 minutes is really fast! Well done both!

[@puckfigs9902]

The sound of the impacts on the face cut are amazing. And what a great teacher that guy is

[@cydviator6991]

I am impressed. That was a joy to watch. That man knows how to handle an axe. He's clearly working with some incredible tools. Beautiful workmanship and clearly sharp. The cuts where so smooth. No raggedy cuts here. There was purpose and efficiency in his work. I subscribed. Love to watch a good craftsman. Kudos!

[@Vlad-pu6rf]

You should consider writing a book with all of your different woodworking ideas. I think it’d be really cool. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us.

[@readifer]

that is probably the cleanest face cut I've ever seen a modern man make with an axe to fell a tree. absolutely beautiful work gentleman!

[@ABoxOfCartonJuice]

The 4:3 aspect ratio really just makes it so much better

[@glennwoods2462]

And may the sun always shine on your back, young fella.... That was a grand video, so it was...👍🙂🇳🇿

[@fireballninja01]

and the rains fall gently on your fields

[@eyeofthebeholder_]

Man, this video is gorgeous. The colors, the compositions, the editing, everything looks so pretty.

[@cheeseysocks3148]

one day after xc practice in high school maybe a dozen or so of us went to a rotting tree we ran past and spent at least 3-4 hours across 2 days using any small rocks and pointed, sturdy sticks that we could find to whittle through the tree. it ended up getting caught in all the branches of other trees and we never got to see it fall. thank you for letting me finally see a tree fall all the way down

[@dylanautenrieth0405]

Let's be honest. None of us searched for this, but we all stayed.

[@methyumontgomery]

🤝

[@louiefillet6932]

🫡

[@eec8128]

I loved hearing all your friend's insights on the art of felling trees :). He explained it really nicely. Also the fact that you don't have the most HD camera quality ever is actually way more enjoyable :). It doesn't make your videos feel mass produced

[@Anna-jl6xj]

Only just recently found (and subscribed) to this channel. And even though I know close to nothing about woodworking and carpentry and the like, your passion and love for what you do are absolutely contagious and inspiring!! Im already a fan and can’t wait to see more!!!

[@Nidhoggrr]

What a better way to start the morn than a cup oh cof, a muffin and a tree felling video. I love all the info about the tree he gives.

[@robthompson1399]

Fair play fellas, thats hard going. I've been a tree surgeon for 25 years, and i often consider how my predecessors in cutting trees must have been the strongest, toughest, hard men going. Ive axe felled a few small trees just for fun, and i tend to loose the feeling in my hands for a time afterwards !

[@Lilly-jv6gu]

Growing up in the Midwest of the USA, Carhartt was the "end all be all" of workman's gear. We called it body armor as teens. Love to see that their brand has grown and is still quality, even on a global scale. Any other nationalities enjoy this brand as well? I just find it interesting and enduring.

[@PoisonNuke]

Im doing a lot of wood-chopping and know a lot of other people doing this, but seeing Eoin blowin some strikes to the tree left me baffled, never saw someone doing such clean hits with an axe. Respect lad, that level of precision and body control is amazing.

[@youmertz]

Beautiful, dense, consistent looking timber. Sounds great when it's chopped and I'm sure it'd make more than a few lovely handles.

[@mabdub]

I felt like I was right there with you helping to do the back breaking work but I never had to shed a drop of sweat. Watching others work is so satisfying but also a bit exhausting. I'll down another pint for both of you. Thanks for the uplifting video experience. Another day well lived men!

[@mymelodyblues]

I don’t know why exactly, but this video just made me want to visit or move to Ireland lol. It just seems so peaceful and beautiful.

[@AnamariaUroda]

That shot around 10:20 mark from below is so powerful. The chainsaw in the distance and the thoks of the axe. It speaks to the heart of the video

[@sodorflubbs5000]

I’ve seen plenty of trees felled with chainsaws, but never with axes and handsaws. It’s interesting to see how it’s done especially as the first part was done by eye and judgement. We even got a lesson on the internal workings of a tree.

[@Larryness21]

These videos are just so relaxing to watch after work, ngl.

[@andrewfenn4534]

Good work, nice to see the old ways hanging around. If I ever make it to Ireland I'll be stopping by the shop.

[@andrewnawarycz3026]

Takes me back to the late 80's working on a YTS for British rail, with me mucker Ray. Had a few like that at the chateau impney,droitwich. Loved shouting TIMBER 😁

[@Piiiiiiiiit]

the accuracy, the precision! Its certainly a marvel to witness. Thank you for sharing gentlemen!

[@kennethlynch9926]

This is probably one of the best uploads ever, thanks ì fair enjoyed watching the Axe work..

[@LandyAndy62]

Watching a professional at work with well maintained, quality tools, I can see why chainsaws caught on so universally 😄

[@HaydenBuchanan]

This is the most satisfying thing I’ve seen in a while

[@Cr1msonFkR]

Just watched a couple of lads fell a good lookin tree with a good old fashioned set of tools. And it was very nice

[@alloriginalpirates]

Always nice to see people loving their work.

[@victorserrano1819]

Love from the US, grew up playing hurling in the biggest league outside Ireland. Love what you are doing with that stump.

[@steelmerc]

Your channel has been an absolute pleasure to watch. Your content is so unique and well done! I like the old ways, there is something about the connection you have with the task when you do it the old way.

[@Wonambi-_-l]

As someone who grew up in a place where we don't have many trees to fell, this is pretty interesting. Thank you

[@cazador7131]

Your hand work has a similar angle to my blacksmithing. Old fashioned, involved, quality, and it really involves you in your craft. You can walk away feeling like you've made something truly unique, with a personal touch. It's simply more fulfilling to do it the traditional way.

[@oddities-whatnot]

They are very accurate with the axe, hitting the same spot each time. Excellent stuff.

[@griftertea7]

These videos are nice to watch after a long day. Thank you for what you do.

[@tomow]

Nice Job! I think it would be interesting how long each step took in real-time so we would get a better feeling for the work you've done.

[@nebula_wolf3132]

im a relatively young soul, but hand felling sounds are iconic, there's nothing quite like it, especially in person

[@Local_Phantasm]

i never thought i'd be engrossed in this kinda content but here i am. great video

[@LadywatchingByrd]

😮 that Red x just makes me think of FernGully... And then I think of Hexus... Then I think of Tim Curry and then I think of 🦇Robin Williams.... 🙏 ... 😅 But I never thought I'd find something like this entertaining....

[@overlyskinned]

I'm currently working on restoring an old Bulgarian bearded axe. Just at the stage where I have to shape the ash handle and it's kinda daunting I must admit. Hopefully some day it's as effective a tool as some of the beautiful axes in this video.

[@FemboyVegeta]

In the navy and Im currently doing a full week of nothing, your videos are helping me get through this time on land

[@ChoChan776]

good ol' hurry up and wait

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh5832]

My back is already jacked up but watching this gave me more pain lol

[@aaadamt964]

I'm recovering from spine surgery now. Discs removed, replaced with spacers, vertebrae cut and ground away, screws rods, who knows what put in to fuse it all together... this was definitely painful to watch. Haha

[@williamnessanbaum7464]

My muscles are sore just watching this. You gotta' be in great shape to do that.

[@coleleigh1]

what beautiful wood that is, seeing you cut into it looks so good

[@thefjordfeller]

I have been looking for a propper video that shows exactly this, thank you for sharing this, Eoin!

[@507718]

love the whole video, especially the parts where you two are using hand tools and you and hear the chainsaw in the background

[@brunomcleod]

I like that this video format is closer to a square Also this is very entertaining and something about it makes me happy 👍

[@JustDevon1]

9:53 His form is so perfect. He looks like a robot.

[@mountainsmither51]

And here we see why Eoin needs to make a wooden tripod. You know, to help out a little ;)

[@childishsloth4164]

Such a simple video, but really satisfying to watch.

[@PreshR-P]

The inside of that tree is so pretty.

[@rehab_herr]

its nice seeing old tools being used

[@Anonymous_NA]

Absolutely stunning cinematography!

[@KentuckyGinger]

Okay, I mean this in the most respectful way ever possible. I am far too old for either of these gentlemen but I'll admit there is some primal response to seeing a man work with his hands and do things this way. No power tools. No bravado. No hiring it out. You needed something done and you did it. Just muscle, know-how, grit and stick-to-itiveness. Makes me want to go cook for them and tend house and raise wee babes. Well done, lads.

[@hannahbingham2197]

That perfect Instagram photo was well earned!

[@morrigans_cottage]

Love watching this from start to finish, a great job!

[@thepurpleones]

theres something so enticing about this ! looks like a lot of fun work

[@spearhrower]

Been watching your clips for ages, very entertaining and educational, thanks

[@enbyennui]

Michéal's precision with an axe is extremely impressive

[@enbyennui]

Also you're a natural cinematographer Eoin, some of the shots in this video are just gorgeous

[@Salamandra40k]

Found you the other day from youtube shorts, eoin, and I'm loving the content already. I hate to hear people are trying to steal your content, but all I'll say is to just keep going and going and dont let it get to your head. You're doing fine work

[@toG-i9i]

This was a good video.i always thought you just chop like a mad man until the tree fell over

[@christabedwin]

I have to say, quite the sexy flex for him to casually talk while he’s swinging the axe at the same time. Most folks would be huffing and puffing. It’s the small details like that when you know someone’s really comfortable and experienced with what they’re doing.

[@Krasniysharigg]

This is a very calming and interesting video. Also it felt like I was watching a chronicle from the eighties (thanks to the 3/4 ratio)

[@lynnhiggins7340]

Great job. You made that look easy. Xx

[@benmccarey4004]

Ya know not many people use an axe to fell trees anymore. It’s hard work and take a lot longer than most people think. This dudes a beast. Good vid eion.

[@bgr8965]

Best 18 minutes of my day

[@mrrad2136]

Well in 5-10 years time this will be around 5-10m views if not more, watched this after a few drinks on the Monday the 18th of march at 10:48pm.

[@nayr8965]

This is awesome! Growing up, my family cut wood to heat the house, and we would always use chainsaws to do it. I love seeing people use hand tools to do things like this, makes the work more gratifying.

[@liamatsolo6948]

This is such a cool video, we can tell you both put a lot of effort into it and it really does show! Well done, we love to see your work!

[@Maniacal_Saw_Works]

I’ve never seen an ash with bark that smooth

[@plantpot21]

the moss on that tree was awesome. love moss

[@AMCguy]

In America, the emerald ash bore is killing all our ash trees. Truly sad. But awesome watching you guys fell one by hand

[@zasdercom662]

really wonderful! thanks for another heart-warming and inspirational video

[@daviddowning5632]

Look up Australian woodchop competitions if you want to see ultimate skills in action. Their local woods are also much,much harder.

[@djdegracia02]

There's something surprisingly gentle with having the tree cut by hand, as if honouring the old thing with the effort and time it deserves. Contrast it to when the machines showed up in the video and cutting them strangely feels too sudden and too quick. Either way, what a great video - gives me more of an appreciation for trees, forests and tree fellers, interestingly

[@colinrobbins6713]

Fascinating video, skillfully executed, real hard graft, well done chaps.