Felling Trees Near Buildings | HOW TO

[@ralpharvin2668]

I've watched a ton of tree felling videos and have learned from a few of them, however you have a way of explaining the process that I had never heard before. Well done, young man!

[@clintchilds8205]

You took the words right out of my mouth. 👍

[@Ductrung2021]

Hi

[@sethjohnson7965]

I watched your video today and went outside to cut down a tree next to my house. I never heard of the idea of a hinge and where to place it. Tree fell exactly where I wanted it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@sethm7595]

"I cheat, I have a felling line on my saw" sir that's called working smarter and harder. This video was very very detailed and very informative and is proof of why good arborists cost what they do and why they are worth every penny. Great job.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Smarter not harder

[@ScottWConvid19]

I've never seen anyone bore through a face cut before. This is a technique I'm definitely going to work on in the woods. Thanks

[@daveoseas]

Agree... but why not a tad high so step remains to prevent kickback. Love your videos. Thank you

[@ScottWConvid19]

@@daveoseas Maybe he does it to troll the stump Nazis 😂

[@americanescu]

"As simple as that!' LOL! I'm having a coronary just sitting and watching this! Skills. Stick with what you're good at and leave the rest to those who're good at what they do.

[@geraldstanley9692]

Really interesting techniques. Always amazing watching a real professional do their work.

[@shawnsheoon6000]

I am a do it yourself, but this is something that I will defer to the pros like you. The way you fell them with such precision was a great example of how your pay is not for the cutting, it is for the thinking.

[@TMO870]

You've got a flare for teaching mate. Great job great video thanks.

[@MichaelHejtmanek]

OMG. Such beautiful controlled safe precision! You make it look so easy.

[@chrisy1528]

Excellent! Your ability o explain clearly and precisely what you are doing, without over explaining, is refreshing, thanks! Great video!

[@dominicmogridge3920]

I work with trees in ireland,and love limited access work.it's always a nice challenge,and teaches you how to plan a job ,and work methodically.thanks for sharing your knowledge,and taking the time to post it.there's a lot of newbies out there,and your instructions are clear and concise.57 now,and been working trees since I was 11,as my grandad was a French Canadian lumberjack and he's send me out in the yard with a saw and a Ile of timber to saw.no chainbrake,but learnt what you can do,and definitely things you shouldn't do.touch wood,I've never cut myself with a saw,but starting at such an earl y ave made me aware of what to watch out for.hope there to's another good 50yrs in me yet.stay lucky lads.onwards and upwards.maddog.West cork.republic of Ireland

[@wizardsuth]

Nice to see someone who not only knows which techniques to use when but why they work. This video had a couple of techniques I hadn't seen before, such as the "logger's glue" and the "palm tree" cut. Boring through the hinge to make room for a wedge was a good tip too.

[@ceo7318]

Thanks very much for these videos I’m training myself on how to use a chainsaw a and how to cut trees down safely. All the knowledge you need in these videos and lots of practice and you can go make your self a lot of money!!!

[@geofflittler2035]

You have a new fan living quite a long way away, United Kingdom. Your teaching style is exceptional and you really do have a gift for delivering the message in easy everyday terms. I love your tutorial. Many many thanks 😊

[@Top_Branch]

Thanks Geoff! Glad we could help and give you a few suggestions. More to come thanks for watching we appreciate the support 😊👍

[@josepodasdemadeira]

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[@temp850]

This is the best video for felling trees I've seen. I felled a 30 footer right next to my house with great success but it probably took me three times as long as a pro. Usually I only fell dead gum trees in Australia for firewood. Up to forty to fifty feet high but always in bushland away from buildings. I always look up and check for branches and have a good escape route. And I never fell trees thicker than say, twelve to fourteen inches. Leave the big trees for the pros. Dead gum trees that are very dry, can also suddenly fall down when cutting for a hinge, so sometimes I just cut the 45 degree cut at the front and then do the back cut. They fall very easily.

[@rmcdaniel423]

Good quality content. Not just somebody filming a pro at work. Actually described what you were looking at, what your plan was, why your plan was, and step by step tips along the way. All filmed nicely so we can see what you were intending us to see. Well done. Subscribed, so your content will pop up on my feed again. Thanks for sharing.

[@bontrom8]

Thanks to your precise instruction I felled a hickory that took a long time to complete the 60° wedge. It landed right where we planned and the small target small error concept really helped.

[@juanpabloflores2355]

This guy is the best!!!! Sharing his knowledge!!

[@kellygibson7299]

Finally a channel worth watching for doing this type of work 👍

[@SteveAddis]

Thank you for the methods that save lives. Had to rewind and do a double take several times. Awesome. New sub.

[@kahl777]

Thank you for your video! I and many people are grateful that tree-felling experts are willing to freely give out this knowledge too the public. It's just one of the many puzzle pieces of what makes the internet the greatest invention.

[@gamedinnah]

Excellent videos fellas. I’m not horned up to fell any trees near my house, but it’s cool to see how you pros make it happen. Makes me want to have 9 lives so I can just go experiment without the fear of dying.

[@Gelo202]

This person is extremely excellent at cutting trees. Makes it seem easy 😂

[@acpote]

WOW placing that tree between the house and well head was awesome

[@sydrider6023]

Good job! You guys are inspiring me to get organized and above all, understand what I am doing.

[@colemant6845]

Precise education... Felling trees close to buildings is risky business... Well Done. Thanks,,, BTW... In MI I paid $800/tree for the same service,

[@reddevil2544]

Great work. You've definitely mastered your craft. Keep up the hard work

[@ChromeArty]

Wow. When a man hates spurs he becomes one heck of a surgeon!! 🤯😜 You're one impressive faller my friend!

[@MeadowFarmer]

That's some expert tree felling. That's tough to do it right next to the house. Great Job!

[@danelebeau1206]

Really dig these videos Super thorough. 5 stars & 10/10 Idk your target audience but if its for beginners and DIY folks, hear me out below. I mean this only constructively.. if you were to slow it down, I feel like I'd catch 40% more of everything you're teaching. You say very beneficial, thoroughly explained things but also very quickly; and in combination, you're also speaking your tree language. So for newbies its hard to follow if the words don't get explained along the way. But don't listen to anyone on the web either lol Thank you so much for the videos man, I learned a lot!

[@mikebatesole3016]

This was really helpful, I am going to give it a shot, funny you said 100 bucks per tree to get down, to take down on 30 foot Burch tree they wanted $850...California sucks....

[@MrTimjin]

thank you for explaining this. It is easier to congest than old and long video clips from official institutes.

[@simontrangmar4537]

wow.... I'm a novice... only done two tiny trees in middle of a large field... you utterly inspire me ... but i am in no rush.... am willing to take it slow and wait years to get the experience reqd... its great to watch how much pride and enjoyment you get from your work and your teaching... thank you for sharing

[@clarinet0tom]

that palm tree boring was art. I live in Florida with a ton of palms and am looking forward to using it.

[@danpowell1776]

Nice job guys. Interesting bore cut on your last tree.

[@todosan375]

Really nice to see professional, knowledgeable people making safe and thoughtful videos. You know the right ways for sure. Tell your help to remember to look up when banging away on a wedge. I sure it was ok for that tree, but it won't always be that safe. You need to watch the crown for a number of reasons, but you know that I am sure. Like you said, it takes time for the tree to catch up.. ..Anyways, great vid.

[@kevinc.8869]

Hey man, thanks for how you explain what you are doing. Good stuff!

[@gloriaampuero1809]

Definitely lots of precision and expertise

[@paulrumbold2436]

Have to say what a craftsman you are , really enjoy watching this . Great job looking at this sat here in good old Blighty . As a carpenter I use this product each day . Great skills

[@jerryimwold388]

Thank you for videos. I learn more from your videos than any one else. Keep them coming😅

[@doctorbea]

This has been a phenomenal "tutorial." Thanks for sharing!

[@RBnPA]

Excellent video! Your explanation it great. All cuts were textbook! Had never seen boring through the face cut before but what a great idea! You make the cuts look easy and I know from experience that a slight mistake can cost $$$. You and Guilty of Treeson have best videos online due to detailed explanations. Thanks again!

[@jackdawg4579]

I actually saw you use that bore for the wedge method in a "short", and I had not seen that used before, so came for a look at the channel and like what i see. Thank you for sharing! I just had a swag of trees removed from around my house, hollow, rotten, dodgy things. I had a professional in to do it, but I probably would for anything that could hit the house. I am quite happy to drop my own trees as needed further away from the house.

[@walterbates1654]

Feeding the KZbin algorithm. You're a good teacher. Great video.

[@Top_Branch]

Thanks Walter! We appreciate the support, hope the video was a help

[@markusrosvik]

Excellent, clear and insightful explanation! Some of the best I have seen on the topic.

[@robertjeffery6100]

Excellent info and demonstrated well I have never seen the last example on the small tree I will be using that technique

[@sadocramos857]

This man knows what he’s doing learned a lot watching your video

[@discoverykai1547]

😎

[@jackpalczynski7884]

You're way more confident than me! Just wedges. Wow. I've built an air fired line shooter and put a line way up first without climbing, pull up a heavy rope, then with a pully to pull in the direction I want but not towards my winch, I'll winch in to tension the top a little. Then face cut 45 degrees under, with the straight on top. Then tighten the winch. Back cut. Have my helper winching in and I leave a very thick hinge and let the winch pull it over. For me, I'm not experienced enough to know exactly where the tree's going with just cutting and wedges. That line is real easy to predict where the tree's going. I'm no pro, so spending an hour on setup for the winch isn't a problem. I practice on leaners in the woods so no matter where the tree goes, it's not going to cause some massive issue.

[@2010tck93]

Nice instructions. I’m learning a ton as I begin to cut deadwood for firewood. Thank you

[@bborges79]

Dang.... Good video bro. Actually the best video I've seen so far... Good stuff. Thanks!

[@bobwoods5017]

Its one thing to cut trees down in the woods. A green tree near someone's home takes a good eye steady hand and a young agile mind! Good job!

[@Top_Branch]

Thanks bob glad liked the video! Hope it helped 👍

[@billyd9205]

Anyone who learns from this man will do verry well. Great video, verry entertaining.

[@matts1351]

I like that Palm Tree Cut. I’ve used the Double Hinge aka Shark Gill Boring cuts are exciting! (Not boring!)

[@rionelmer9260]

The palm tree cut I like because if your felling in the woods and the tops get hung up you can cut the hinge on the hung up side to help it roll off the other tree but still stay partially hooked to the stump

[@joshharris7193]

Hats off man. You got skills brother. Great video.

[@DSilverwood]

Thanks Top Branch for another clearly explained video.

[@CharlesGann1]

Love seeing you guys work. Great demo and super extra info.

[@todd4654]

Great video. Really enjoy your method of breaking down the process and explaining the why behind your choices. I would love to continue to see you break down and explain in detail different methods to achieve safe results with complicated trees. I have lots of heavy learners and dead trees that are hung up on other trees. Barber chairs and hollow cores are some of my biggest challenges as I try to reclaim our forest behind our house. Thanks for the great content.

[@discoverykai1547]

👍👍👍

[@makewavesmedia]

This man is a tree felling genius

[@BustedBoomer]

A wonderful mix of know how and teaching ability!

[@ejsocci2630]

I really enjoy your videos and the way you speak and share them

[@renostubbs8504]

Excellent job my brother, enjoyed watching you guys in action.

[@MattGlynn]

Hey man just come across your channel, first video I have watched. Great work and teachings! A pleasure to see. Stay safe.

[@YoNorton]

YAY!!! Top Branch is back!!! :)

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

Nice work and instruction. I did logging on college breaks at my cousin's logging company in the 80s but we used a harvester in most cases to fell trees. Like said in the video have your escape route clear and you run faster and safer when you drop your saw. *I'd still call a pro to fell trees near buildings.* Don't be that guy who has to pay out of pocket for roof and structural damage to his house. HO made a good call getting you to down the trees tho not sure if he was prepared for the amount of non-firewood waste he had to haul off or chip with a home-owner sized chipper.

[@glenross3093]

Great video and explanation! Please do a Video on how to start the nose of the bar into the tree and continue on through with the bore cut.

[@rickrodriguez7118]

Fascinating! I’ll never do this around my home but I learned a lot from this. Thank you

[@courtneyroy270]

Your great man so interesting and a nice guy all round man

[@irishhazy3412]

Wow! Took me a minute to figure out where I’ve seen ya before… didn’t recognize ya without your lacrosse boots and Maine orange vest!

[@tb750]

Great info. thank you for taking the time to explain this so clearly! Watching this to better understand how the guys I have are going to fell the trees next to my house.

[@modiebones3351]

Great insight. THIS is what ive been going down this mornings you tube hole for! Thank you

[@GoingSolarEnergy]

Great video. You have mad teaching skills.

[@JimKindred]

Great simple straightforward instruction…

[@cory1641]

Your channel is great. I recently acquired 15 acres of woods Your videos and explanations really help out

[@discoverykai1547]

👍

[@brooksbrown8520]

I love your channel. Excellent. I was just working with multi trunk Leland Cypress near fences and homes- things did not always go as planned but no damage or injuries, thank God. Any videos with tips?

[@renostubbs8504]

You guys are incredibly skilled

[@petemc5070]

Quality work - both the felling and the teaching.

[@rkb3573]

Wow, that is what you call a professional.

[@chrissunde1104]

Great video from a true pro!

[@gerryplante2651]

You have a lot of knowledge in that head of yours. Great video.

[@darrellduffy4698]

Class man with a saw a real pro respect to him an his team

[@FreeAdvice4All]

This guy is the best I've ever seen and has the ability to teach. How do I hire this man for a job?

[@Top_Branch]

Topbranchtreeservice.net

[@gerryplante2651]

I bet you never sat still in elementary school. This is where you belong, a teacher. I am impressed with your knowledge. Great video!

[@333106]

You're a master, I'm impressed

[@alanm3438]

Thanks for the video. You gave some good tips. I have fell a few trees but I never had to worry about hitting something. I do have a couple that are right against my garage that need to come down. I guess your tips will come in handy. They are 50' tall pines and planted real close together. When one dies, the other trees hold them up. Thanks again from north west Wis..

[@pdheffler6944]

excellent on the second back cuts...and hinge size. great refresher

[@deanmccabe8783]

Thanks , your a good teacher! How about a video on hinge cutting for edge of a food plot?

[@roquemontano2521]

That look he gave the camera after the last one went down. 🥶 ice in his veins!!!

[@veniceitalyvlog]

You have an excellent skill cutting trees. Keep safe always.

[@billbyrd]

Great work. When the tree is leaning the wrong way, is there a rule of thumb where too much of a lean won't be able to be corrected by using the wedge and the face boring? 5-10 degrees? Thanks...

[@chadjansen9097]

Super talented sir. Nice work

[@edwardpinsent2101]

That's some real nice advanced techniques.. Gonna be watching a few more of your videos to look for those tips n' tricks.. As always, stay protected ..

[@Top_Branch]

Thanks Edward! We’ll be sure to put out a bunch more for you 😊👍

[@Top_Branch]

Thanks Edward! We’ll be sure to put out a bunch more for you 😊👍

[@nomad7653]

great videos man! thanks for doing what you do!

[@williamkolesar2790]

Really good instruction. What do you do if you get one that leans back on you and pinches your saw in place? I had one happen the other day. Luckily I was in the woods and the tree could fall the other way and not damage anything. I had planned for the tree to go the other way but got the blade pinched before I could wedge. I had a second saw and cut the open face and let it go the way I had not intended but watching your videos I can imagine a lot of bad things could have happened.

[@Kidd-b7v]

Awesome techniques, thank you for sharing.

[@ejsocci2630]

I enjoy your videos Casy👊🏻

[@MA_videos369]

Thank you so much I learned alot from this and I ended up cutting my own!

[@paulborden2544]

Great video. Would like to see more on the verticle hindge cut. It was great but short.

[@bradthebuilder8162]

Very informative video. Found the answer I came for. Thank you for your clear explanation. I’m cutting on Tuesday. Wish me luck.👍🏻

[@servantofyahawah1469]

Great job. Safely done like a boss!