Gravity has fast Reflexes.

[@CounTreeGuy]

These videos where you go into deep detail of exactly what you’re doing and why are by far my favorite. After watching your videos for three years I’m still learning new things from you almost every video. Amazing. Good work, you’re awesome.

[@discoverykai1547]

A great idea. Currently, my channel also has videos about this job. You can refer to them

[@rustysteel8714]

" Not that if it WASN'T a SUPER nice house....we'd just LEVEL IT!" I'm in tears! 🤣 Wise call on that tied limb, August! 😉

[@cosmicbilly]

Love what you guys do! It was my dream to do tree work for the longest time. We hired a tree service to come take down some big dangerous trees on my dads property, and i talked to a few of the guys and asked them for a job. I was hired on the spot and went to work the next morning. We were short some hands so it was alot of work on the 3 of us ground guys. But it was alot of fun and got to see some amazing properties and views. Unfortunately, i only lasted 3 weeks and badly hurt my back on the job. Couldn't even drive myself home. Went to the ER and got a steroid shot in my back. I was really sad because my dream was over so fast.. 3 weeks and boom, my back went out. Ive been doing physical therapy for over a year now and plan to get back onto the horse someday soon. I am really proud of myself though. I wanted to be the best damn ground man there ever was lol Even the guys i worked with told me i was the best new guy they've hired in a long time. I busted my ass and loved the people i got to work with. I have so much respect and admiration for all you tree folk.

[@samuelluria4744]

Dragging limbs to the chipper, and then feeding it.....that's how you pay your dues...😜🤣🤣🤣

[@cosmicbilly]

@@samuelluria4744 lol totally. I also got to drive the chipper truck and was the chip delivery guy for my last week. We would also rig big branches with a rope and make a seat for one of us to sit in to try and use our weight pull the giant limbs over fences and wires.. lol it was like a swing set and i would yell out "weeee" as if i was a child😅 Fun stuff. I miss it alot.

[@jakiegoter2411]

How did you hurt your back, if you don’t mind my asking?

[@ethanlancaster76]

“They didn’t hire us to be doing like the lottery” -greatest tree man quote ever 🤣

[@stevebrough304]

Thanks for the video and your infinite wisdom. Never gets old...

[@dervish46]

Okay, I read most of the comments. Everyone is together on the fact they enjoyed this informative video. Now as an Arborist for the last 51 years, I do something most tree people don't do, I talk my clients into not taking the tree/ trees down. I propose reductions, aeration, cabling etc. There is in most cases many ways to allow the tree to continue to live. That is one of my skills along with doing as we see in this video, take trees down in extremely tight locations. It is interesting that 95% of the instruction videos are on how to do trees is how to take them down. Quick money comes into play. Tree workers like that so down she comes. In the area where I live and practice my skills, the newer tree outfits come along with state of the art tree removal equipment that allows them to work super fast. Profit first, fuck the tree, I got pay off my loans for the crane, super chipper, Bucket truck, a logging truck and over priced rock climbing equipment. What has been happening here in the Hudson Valley the last 20 years is thousands of green health trees of many species have been taken down simply for profit. Now we see less trees in the villages and towns etc. You would think we are in Oregon next to a logging Forrest ready to harvest. One little lesson here, I have clients I work for every season for years. I work on the same trees year after year, making profit on preserving year after year. One tree for example has made me the same money to take it down, except it keeps delivering revenue alive. Get the point?

[@jondor654]

Commendable judgement , however just curious , were there any instances where the client's revised plan led to unsuitable outcomes for either party .

[@yl1487]

Appreciate your comment. I strive to work in similar spirit.

[@RonJones-bp8om]

I let them know that healthy trees add value to their property.

[@RonJones-bp8om]

I actually live in Eastern Washington

[@n085fs]

I am a homeowner of a property with 4 giant silver maples. These trees were cabled (one with actual cable and the other with a beefy chain) and allowed to grow. By the time I bought this property, these trees are so overgrown and huge, that it's now costing me far more than it would had the trees just been cut down initially. Giant trees have NO PLACE being within damage distance of a dwelling. Cut it down early. Save some seeds from it. Grow a sapling. Plant it FURTHER AWAY!

[@HiLineTree]

Gravity never takes a day off

[@samuelluria4744]

Tell Gravity I know the feeling....

[@lucianaesmerini6747]

@@samuelluria4744 lpllppopppll um L vdd s0ápwdffg da z oi oy

[@Chevron.Muskoka]

We've always had the saying "gravity is always on"

[@rickyguerra3559]

Killer video as always! I love the safety with a side of freedom approach, sometimes it feels like safety rules make certain situations more dangerous lol

[@purryegbert8609]

Its crazy. I have watched this video a year apart and it always old and forever new. Thank you August!

[@shawnablake5102]

Oh my gosh, I got the question correct! When you asked us what to do, I was like just kick it! Patting myself on the back, not even a surgeon like you. I learn so much from this channel, y’all are the best! Thanks for teaching us your ways. “This tree is just showing off”, hahahaha. Love it!

[@johntrainssmith1475]

Hey Mate, enjoyed the time and chat you put into this vid, can only dream of timber that hinges as I mainly deal with slippery brittle euc, still put away some tips for when I have a nice single leader with rough bark to climb. Love the axe throw at the end, solid hit hehe.

[@nomerc3608]

❤ new sub. Thanks Teacher! The sad thing is the new things I have learned from you will most likely never be able to be used. I am a 56 year old Navy Veteran! I am barely able to walk now from the 🪡 forced into us back in 1991. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and teaching us!

[@bobbybook7482]

The more I watch him work , the more I realize he is a true pro in the industry. Like a ninja in the trees. Lol. Thank you August 😊

[@jackvanhersett5486]

I love your videos so much. I have learned so many tricks and techniques that I wouldn’t have thought about so thank you. Also love your titles

[@schwartztekllc]

Thanks for taking time to shut down and talk. I realize a lot of time and effort goes into making videos, let alone teaching in them.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

That's why knowing old school techniques is priceless 👌

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️?

[@tylermcintyre2489]

amazing tips August ! love your vids and demeanor. I have one tip for you from arborist to arborist. when you wanna cheat the cut and follow through and try and get the limb to fall flat . Cut on a more vertical plane so the holding wood is vertical for the 1st half of the cut then when you follow through there's less wood for you to cut at the end. I know its hard to explain without visual representation but I feel you would understand lol . Thank you for all your advice. Oh and I'm sure you already do this or know this or just do this naturally lol most of the cutting techniques we adapt are such subtle nuances.

[@OFCbigduke613]

A true pro always re-evaluates as they go. Awesome learning for us here. Thanks.

[@joemilich]

I also had a 1971 Datsun 240Z. Loved the hell out of it. I still miss it.

[@pjford1118]

Thanks for showing the post cut, that exact thing has caught me more than once! I've learned a lot from your videos!

[@discoverykai1547]

Yeppp 😎

[@reginabivona1282]

Thanks for making me SMILE!!!! I Loved it!!

[@NHlocal]

Always enjoy watching and listening to a "MonkeyBeaver Tutorial". .....always more to learn. I had to put a couple Spruce trees on the ground last week with a very small drop zone and I used at least a couple of the cuts you showed. Those trees have sooooooo many limbs..... my saw ran out of gas making the cut on the last chunk. 🤦🏻‍♂ Thanks August and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

[@Cholton222]

Great to see you again. Hope all is going great. Bsafe.

[@HiLineTree]

Always trust your first instincts. 👍 Warms my heart to see you making it work with the Blake’s 🤣 Goodnight and stay safe. 1:30am here 😴

[@Woodrats272xp]

August. Your insight is so awesome. Great video. Appreciate your knowledge and experience/ expertise.💪

[@lorriedmussett4692]

August I love all your videos, honestly, I throughly enjoy watching masters being masters of their craft! But especially love this video, for its a bit like " the norm" from you. Over the last couple of months they have been different , not negative in any way what so ever....just different. But this just seems to have more of the "essence" of you that we all love so much. Hope life is good at home & work and lord knows what else is on your plate these days. Love love your videos!

[@ss229er7]

Another great one August. Thanks for all the tips!

[@danmcburney3247]

Good morning August 😁 Yes we're always fighting gravity and Dang it's fast !! Love it when you're chatty with us !! Yes it takes more of your time but we sure learn a lot when you are !! Awesome video and really great throw at the end !!! Thank you again !!!!

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Good job Trees-R-Us Oregon

[@outdoors-fun]

Pretty awesome to see you calling out whats going to happen to the branch as you drop them, and being right on all of them.

[@janieweyers6230]

The slow motion shots in this episode is epic!

[@s1tanner]

I think I like this video the best of all the ones I've seen. thanks for the "chit chat " running commentary.

[@samuelluria4744]

Seeing you flip on that Blake's, after not having done it myself in years.. makes me realize that I gotta splurge and replace my Uni....

[@jimbrewer2893]

Nice! There is a GP plant down the road from us. Constant line of trucks loaded with pine going in. Different areas, different needs. The only Fir grown around here is the Fraser Fir. Sold mostly as Christmas trees.

[@angelsspirit335]

you are really a amazing soul of a man. such character and positive but realistic attitude

[@mvblitzyo]

Really enjoy the reality of really real .. doing the right thing is sometimes challenging.. Thanks for being awesome

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TrueRosser1]

VERY GOOD CALL WITH THE TANGLED BRANCHES!!

[@anthonygalipo9875]

You always have very informative videos stay safe and thank you for your time

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️?

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. I especially like your videos where you are climbing and having FUN......as in this video. Nice.

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yoshimra]

You are correct to keep both hands on the saw. I was trimming a palm tree and used my left hand to push the frond. Right after I cut the frond and pushing at the same time, the saw came down on my left index finger and tore my glove open. Thankfully that's all the damage there was. My finger got what you would call a "paper cut" from the saw. Major lesson learned that day. Not today.

[@daveinky]

27:19........And the Crowd goes wild !! 🤣😂🤣 Thanks for another video !

[@mattthetreeguy]

Ha, ha, ha! Loved the finish at the end! Nice throw Sir!

[@zachgordon9531]

Should be getting a bandsaw mill soon at my old man's house, when I do ill get in touch. Always love the videos. God bless.

[@billyshumate853]

Good morning and great video August. We don't have a problem selling pine here in North Carolina. Y'all take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video. Good shot with the axe 👍👍

[@Riverguide33]

Always like the play-by-play vids. 👍

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidc2012]

Lol, I said, "ah use the foot" & you responded "the foot, ok"... thanks for taking us along!

[@doritleis2773]

By all Video from You to admire i Your to Climb and that You near the strength have all to Explain. For You the old Pinie what by the Storm is a Danger for the House, OK it is exact. But i to see the half dead Branch with the long Moos and to Plait a wonderful Deko material for Xmas. Barely to get. However a first class Work and Video. Greeting 🇦🇹

[@ethanlancaster76]

I’ve done this more than once and it’s not “dodgy” as long as you don’t take too much wood with the face cut, but you surely don’t want to fell a tree that way either, and especially when you consider that you’re cutting your weight in brush and stubs on your way up before you even get to the limbs that are bound up in the other tree. I would say that climbing a dead tree is much more dodgy and you have much less stability in the spar, especially at the base than just taking a bade out of the tree. Just my long winded two cents that’s worth even less but I’m bored and this is another great one worthy of a comment by Mr. Monkey Beaver himself 💪

[@madamecampsalot6384]

But August, you're my hero AND an artist!

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

August Hunicke, arborist and philosopher for hire. Good job guys.

[@om617yota8]

Love how you explain what you're doing, makes it easy for even a complete non tree guy like me to understand. Wish we were closer, I'd take the pine logs off your customers hands. Mill it for lumber, or it heats my house just fine, I'm not picky.

[@UltralightAirplaneDriver]

Another solid upload. They definitely don’t pay us to play the lottery been in that position before. You go 👍

[@AriffAffendi]

wow.. this vid has lots of tips... definitely appreciate it.... thanks August.

[@DCgreen87]

August, you're a rockstar. Keep it up, dood.

[@yl1487]

Thanks for sharing August. I would be interested to calculate the ratio of tree pruning to tree removal in your posts. It looks to me like there might be lessons to be learned from this ratio and insights to be gleaned for future tree management such that this ratio might have a chance to be more balanced. My initial hunch right now is that the ratio is significantly weighted to the removal side. I have nothing against removals in appropriate context and of course it is not my intention to imply that the removals you do are in questionable judgement. Ultimately, the ratio may perhaps just be a reflection of the times, perhaps it does draw attention to the matter of current aptly made tree choices and timely interventions during development and has bearing on the questions of: is it possible to improve the choices and will they allow us to reduce the number of tree removals? Could we continue to plant more trees, in the right places? I am certain that even with the rate of removals being lowered, there will always be a need of damage control in wake of major events such as storms, flooding, inadvertent human-mediated damage. Take care.

[@AugustHunicke]

The vid ratio has nothing to do with how many pruning vs removal jobs we do. Pruning videos simply don’t interest me so I don’t make them.

[@yl1487]

@@AugustHunicke I understand. It was not my intention to imply that there should be an obligation for the footage ratio to be an accurate representation of the actual work ratio. I hope that the perceptions of tree workers and public alike are not accidentally warped by this substantial ratio difference (which from my impression is far from rare, and far from unique to your channel). I hope you keep on sharing your joy of work through your videos in the ways that you see fit, unaffected by any external expectations. May your ascents of tall plants ever run smoothly. Be well.

[@scottanderson4957]

An exemplary demonstration of sawmanship ! 👍👀

[@lindataylor6835]

we would love to see some of your fun games and challenges with you crew ,its been awhile !

[@bumpin8833]

Another great video! All the great conversation and information is always welcomed. Was wondering about those Panther bars that where spec'd wrong. Was the guide bars made to accommodate the .050 drive links? If that was the case would you have any available? Or is that something I would need to call your shop to find out? Thanks again for the great videos , stay safe!

[@discoverykai1547]

👍👍👍👍

[@420fro1]

I have a question about the new sling carabiner?

[@johnsam3989]

You are a good teacher!

[@jakiegoter2411]

I’ve learned a lot from you! Thanks for being a great mentor. You need a masterclass or something. University teacher maybe? Appreciate you very much!

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks

[@sjoshuan]

Awesome, all kids like the axe 🪓 throwing mate!! My boys love to throw them at trees as well after we had a little throwing competition!

[@TimberTrainer]

Classic Blake's! I used one on my tail today in a Black Oak.

[@lorriedmussett4692]

August I love when you wanna talk to us. When you have things to say, anything to say, rest assured I'm chilling here ready to listen! I love that I'm not alone...well I'm home alone, but I know there's many of me enjoying you!

[@jgm9927]

When I started back in Wy, in the 80s, I didn't know anything about a saw lanyard. I was self taught (except I'd been to pole climbing school) and my poor saw took a beating. I think I rebuilt the case on it twice before I thought of a rope lanyard. People came to me because I was a lineman. I knew nothing of canopy work except for cutting the occasional limb getting in our ROW at work. Hard knocks I tell ya!

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@steppoffaith8426]

I promise on everything I just told my son the same thing. We are not lucky people we don't and can't rely on luck or maybes, what ifs!! Boy God sure is good, this info will hopefully help change peoples mindsets. It's not the gear or safety equipment it's the calliber and mindset of man using it!!!!!

[@Jamestreeman]

I saw two things going extinct. A Blake’s hitch and someone who can tie one. Love seeing a guy with options.

[@davewilson7565]

Great job guys 👍🏻👊💪

[@mississippijohn1432]

So your saying you didn't trade the job for the wood? That's just unbelievable. Also. The "I love freedom and they have the freedom to use two hands" I will definitely be using that is the future. Great job and stay safe.

[@anthonyr6286]

I have the Mini 14 on my Echo, thing rips. Good suggestion on that saw, it's so light. 1/4 pitch just rips through wood and doing just the basic modification gives it a little bit of power. Timing advance soon

[@kevincorbin6273]

Mistakes in your line of work have an extreme cost, rushing a job never ends well, 40 years of construction taught me that lesson

[@The_Chosen_None_]

Curious, is that a TC150 you used to limb the first pine? And if so how do you like it?

[@morgangale5610]

Love it August 👌

[@zaccheus]

That post cut is something I'll have to remember

[@bradywatcherson498]

Nice toss, bet the audience loved it. 😁 How's the 151 compare to a well modded 2511? Thanks for the vid, great as usual.

[@jormalonnberg1578]

I love the way you educate people, who want to be arborist, and for me, who can see how its done, in pro manner, even it looks you just having fun hanging up there and working, You must love your job. I just wonder, you have good wood there, and only spruce/fir tree is some good to industry, OK but why? Here in Finland, if you have only little, you have to find someone, who only needs one log, and get it themself. or make it for firewood, and sell it as ready to burn size pieses, for stove or firepit on backyard, here in Finland it goes round 60 euros per cubic meter, like mixed wood, not solid wood, but stacked as clap`s, you know. Here it is normally about 33 sentimeters long, small country, smaller fireplaces

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

so funny I had the same the same experience at work as you just showed, the only difference is that I saw it first after facecut and backcut, caught myself saying that I had told the customer not to work too fast 😅 Ps. no one was injured

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️❤️?

[@kriskyle2226]

I still climb with the Blake ..guess im old school lol..enjoyed the video. Thank you

[@goldshieldenterprises692]

A fine example of someone who is a master of their craft. 100% reliable predictability of action based on years of repetition of practice. You Sir are indeed "Made for This!!"

[@dylanlee8521]

Pure curiosity, i love your videos, im 25 been full time climbing in FLORIDA😂 since i was 15, are you staggering your top cut with the undercut at all?? Our pines here if i get 1/3 on the undercut i can make it fall flat every time as long as the saw is sharp, you are awesome man im always telling people how we say all the same stuff while we climb😂😂😂

[@dylanlee8521]

Seems like if the saw was sharper or maybe just more power they would break sooner

[@leifvejby8023]

Gravity, I know about it always lurking in the background - I used to fly model gliders!

[@MrJoeylama]

Hey August, why is pine not useable or at least not preferred whereas fir is?

[@AugustHunicke]

Flooded market

[@4.0gpa44]

What's you're opinion on the bobcat mt55 or the boxer 950 mini skid steers for tree work?

[@discoverykai1547]

❤️❤️

[@BG-vq9fd]

Looks like you enjoy your job.

[@canoetipper019]

Did Ben Cartwright okay the cutting of his pine tree? ;-)

[@gamingcastle9854]

You tied the blake hitch so wierd, I use it all the time and usually back it with a figure 8, that rope nust be squared off to have to put the extra wraps on it.

[@AugustHunicke]

No. It’s good new rope but it’s not made for a Blake hitch. it’s very slippery.

[@kylegallardy1894]

Love the shirt!

[@tazacorte1szlazas928]

hello whitch kind of gear acend you ar using...y never seen it ... from China ??? it looks good an it is not so big... thanks vor your answer

[@mhofmann3968]

Lumber prices here in germany are at an high, but still lower than in north america. The market for fresh lumber is dry, but they only take truckloads. Fortunatly we have a few family owned mills in my area where I can sell some of my wood if I bring it to them. We earn about 70-80$ per m3 for best quality fresh pine/fir. Last year it was at half that price.

[@jamesb6087]

You are so cool.😎

[@NolanTyrrell]

Yeah, 'everywhere but' creates a negative. and 'not there' is another negative. It's still comprehensible and the first negative doesn't cancel the second but it is redundant. So you are correct with your edit. :-)

[@johnhamilton7495]

Who does your chain saws I have a 151tc but not the power I live in Jacksonville fl No one knows how to power up our saws Pl

[@dannoquin7322]

Good calls on the falls, now you can stand tall.

[@redbeardtree1776]

We know what you're talking about. Awesome job and video

[@julianalderson3938]

The 150 is such a good pruning saw.

[@efrainduenas8401]

not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed

[@jallalsmith4698]

Hi August got the monkey beaver harness after a long wait wow what a harness its really a game changer 2nd to none there is a big market for you in Australia

[@buckeyeranger6438]

💥Mastercraftsman @ work💥👊

[@mikemahoney9957]

Question, I am new to this. I have a Stihl Ts 150 and it has a 1/4 inch chain on a 12 in. Bar. What do you think about it or should I use aBar. Chain with a 14 in bar. What would be your suggestion.

[@mattthetreeguy]

Did you do only an exhaust mod on that small saw, or did you advance the timing as well? I did exhaust and timing in my 150 and it is my go to saw! That and the 540i.