Sending two tops simultaneously.

[@ss229er7]

Thanks for having us buddy!!! We appreciate all the effort you put into the vids.

[@AugustHunicke]

It was fun, thanks for coming!

[@dizdizzle2]

We appreciate you slotting in time to chat with us, film, edit, and create wonderful video stories for us to consume. Thank you August.

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

Thank YOU August!!!! I've learned so much from you. Started my own tree service a year ago and it's all because of guys like you, Damian, Jacob, Buckin, Jeff, etc. Y'all are amazing. Much love from Tennessee!

[@timhelton5615]

I am a huge fan August! I always appreciate your honest open book approach. The highlight of any day is when you post. Thanks for what you do.

[@danmcburney3247]

Ok I really have to start watching your video's with a pen an paper.... I always think of half a dozen thing's I want to say then at the end of the video I can only think of about 2 🙄😅 Man I Love that truck... Love the color and everything you've done with it ❤❤ I bought my first new truck in 79.... F350 single rear tire, Burgundy and Silver. But the prettiest one I saw was orange with a tan insert.... had just the right amount of chrome and polished aluminum !!! August I believe you are one of the most loved, appreciated, respected, admired, and much more, guys on KZbin !!!!! I am sooooo thankful I found your channel and was able to meet you !!! I would lay my saws down any given day and drive across the country if you needed help !!! Thank you for you August ❤❤ Love ya

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks Dan

[@opendstudio7141]

There we are.. where ever we go.. we are never alone, cause nothing done is in secret. 😉 It’s that personal dialog on your processes of weighing things out and justification though experience. Those are the nuggets that keeps your content engaging and uplifting. 👍

[@joelnitsche2979]

I am so glad you bring us up the tree with you. I love hearing you tell us what’s going through your mind. Love these type of videos.

[@AugustHunicke]

That’s the plan. Thanks for watching.

[@Sea-forest]

Big fan of your videos, from your workbench to being in a tree, always awesome ! Thank you for sharing your work

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks!

[@tkilg7169]

Thanks for being you, a blessing to us and a tribute to our Savior.

[@lregoso3176]

Love the videos. Keep trying new things, you never know when something better might be available.

[@Riverguide33]

C’mon now…that was epic! Thanks, as always, August. Best wishes. 👍👍

[@AugustHunicke]

Appreciate that, good to have you along for the ride!

[@ddalton692]

👍 🌲 Epic double top cut ⭐ My day is brighter with each of your videos. We like you August and are grateful for you sharing the things you like. For all your time to do these videos. For being that shining 🌟 light, an example to be grateful and humble. We all can strive to be better and positive 💫 making even one guys day better. The truck looks so amazing - "It's a beaut, Clark" Thanks for sharing the Joy ❤️ Gob bless us all

[@AugustHunicke]

Appreciate you!

[@DM-rp7ps]

Awesome vid and the Ol' Ford is looking good too!

[@michaelpaul1397]

Thanks for bringing us along. Always enjoyable. Always make me think.

[@john.massing]

#ThanksAugust Your videos are helping me through my recovery from 2 broken vertebrae and I can't wait to get back to tree work 🙌

[@Sea-forest]

You have inspired me to make the effort to just be a better man and to use my talents

[@opendstudio7141]

That’s pretty huge!! To become the servant to many is a noble goal.

[@brianfloyd8033]

Thanks for sharing, buddy !

[@peelnation]

i like the shembiners for saw storage

[@jamesnelson6848]

Another superb video! Love the panther on my makita 14". Thanks for a great product and for sharing your time, talent, and wisdom!

[@mvblitzyo]

Thanks for talking to all of us ! Joe

[@bobwiese6128]

We appreciate you more than you'll ever know August. Thanks for taking us along. God Bless Brother.

[@nathankelly7259]

I have the echo battery top handle and the Milwaukee…I like the echo for lightweight and the Milwaukee for power 👍🏼 btw, I enjoyed talking with Evan and crew at TCI on Saturday…good people

[@ryansimboli4761]

When I started my tree service I watched you, buckin billy, and pat from educated climber religiously. You were always quick to provide advice when ever asked. After 5 years of my business I got me one of them city jobs as a foreman, and now they also want me to get my isc arborist license. I no longer do my tree service, except for small jobs here and there for friends. But I still love and appreciate the content you put out. My happy place is still in my spurs up in a tree. Thanks August.

[@davidphilpott6606]

Love the visit today. You are the best tree man I know.. I know a local kid that is trimming trees. He watches your channel too.

[@AugustHunicke]

Appreciate that, thanks for commenting!

[@timgrant1796]

Thanks to you for all the time and effort on top of showing how to do it right. Your descriptions are succinct and memorable, thus extraordinarily valuable. And I love my harness, although I may need another, due to some weight loss, maybe in the spring, when the jacket comes off again...

[@AugustHunicke]

We’re gonna be all about it when you’re ready.

[@ryankuhn926]

Long week of dog surgery and wife with shingles but this video got me stoked. Falling some ash trees in the am on Lake Ontario. Cheers

[@AugustHunicke]

Sounds like a busy week! Hope everything gets better quickly for your wife and you have great days soon.

[@troyerthedestroyer]

That flatbed is so bad ass! I feel what your saying brother. I never knew making videos would be so much fun and if you never started that class I would have never started. Thanks!

[@Zebracat5]

Liked the two Tops falling at once. Very grateful that you like sharing your Videos. There is quite a bit I would not know without your Videos. Milwaukee surprised me. Your starting to get me interested in Battery Saws. I've always liked that 540i.

[@AugustHunicke]

Appreciate you and your support too💪🏼

[@austinsmith3749]

Fun video August, thanks for bringing us along. I always enjoy climbing trees with you.

[@brandon-rustystreecare]

I still have not used a battery saw. However with that being said I have followed with everyone you have used they definitely have come a long way! Awesome video truck looks sharp no pun intended 😂! Would love a video of it

[@SctyGrpPowers]

I always enjoy your videos. It is always and enjoyable experience seeing you and your crew work together. I'm not watching to be educated in the art of tree servicing, but enjoy your banter and watching you work where I would never dare to tread. Keep up the great work.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@CaptnJack2u]

Thank You Sir!!! Just keep doing you ,,, We hillbilly's from TN will keep watchin,,,

[@AugustHunicke]

Much appreciated

[@jibiroo]

Even though the Milwaukee was a bit faster I still think I would like the Husky better. thanx for the test because I was wondering.

[@tomflynn2394]

That little giggle when both tops went made me laugh. It’s so child like but I do the same thing “when a plan comes together “

[@joshpomponio2993]

We like you doin the vids it’s something I look forward to 👊

[@RobGuzek-ul3jr]

Sunday morning pre-church August video and coffee. Always appreciate the videos and taking the time to set cameras, chat with us and make them.

[@joshgallimore3466]

Glad we are seeing this video brother😊 Just started climbing solo, went out on my own and have learned alot from you and Jacob Rodgers channels that have kept me going. I'm knocking doors passing flyers right now so very much starting from scratch. Truck and trailer, weaver saddle and ? Spurs let's gooooo! Thank you for teaching as you go so much knowledge from watching your videos climb safe brother!

[@rickstafford5316]

Truck is looking good. Very nice tops. I’m glad you take us along with you.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

[@robertbarkey3194]

There was a Happy Face on one of the pieces you Cut 😆

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job brother

[@roncaron-l1r]

Hi August good video love it God Bless Ty Ron

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks Ron, you too

[@LoganDY]

I run into the same issue with that Notch Swinger. Picked it up at the Expo for a good deal. Hope they iron that out with the next batch. Rock Exotica remains the king of tool carrier hooks.

[@paradise6399]

I almost never run into that problem with the notch gate, but it has happened...I put my lanyard around my handle though as I like my saw parallel to me and sitting upright so that I can grab it and it's in position already, I do sacrifice room on my handle a bit buy im use to it and it's what I like so there you go, great vid August really enjoy being able to go on these tree talks with you there my favorite hahaha thanks monkey beaver fam!

[@AugustHunicke]

Maybe the tiny husky attachment point isn’t helping. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@leonardomigot-yn1ti]

@@AugustHunicke Have you ever tried the Shindaiwa chainsaw

[@AugustHunicke]

@ ya 357 used it alot in the 90’s and early2000’s. Reed valve and strong, not very ergonomic tho

[@leonardomigot-yn1ti]

@@AugustHunicke that chainsaw same pound of the echo cs 362 tes

[@ebshaw5974]

I'm glad you do videos, the visual experience is both enjoyable and I'd like to think that I'm learning another way to do things

[@neightjay]

Guilty experienced the same issue with his Notch Swing Gate. Always engaging the locking feature when unloading his saw. Too bad it seemed like a good idea. Also, thanks for taking the time making the video's even tho you don't have much free time to spare. Appreciated.

[@DLeslie-o6g]

Thank you for the life saving knowledge. Thanks for the lessons that help me make a living to provide for my family.

[@AugustHunicke]

Glad it’s helpful. 💪🏼

[@TimberTrainer]

Your evaluation of Notch gear sums it up quite well. They take a great idea, make it cheap, and it doesn't work like it's supposed to. A little more effort in quality control would go a long way.

[@AugustHunicke]

It is what it is.

[@tylerworkman386]

Love it man

[@nilsgreibich2104]

To me the clutch on the 542 xp is a big invention...really great fun to work with! Like the end sequence in this video and the song!!! Nils

[@bradywatcherson498]

Thanks for the all the videos! I like the talking as much, probably more, than the tree work (the tree work is always awesome). Feel like I've gotten to know you over the years of KZbin "talking" and would consider you a friend even though we've never met.

[@mississippijohn1432]

I have enjoyed the journey over the years my friend. Stay safe homie

[@tomasbaltazar2183]

Good job August 👍🏻

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

Jacob Rogers has the exact same issue with that notch saw hook

[@melkingrealestate]

I am glad you like me, but you are so cool, I would watch you if you hated me.

[@notyou6950]

Gravity is your best friend and your worst enemy in this endeavor. I enjoy the feeling of riding on the edge of it. Always thinking outside of the box.

[@AugustHunicke]

It's a dance!

[@notyou6950]

@AugustHunicke right now I got a dilemma that your skills be perfect for. Hurricane Helene broke a bunch of trees on my property. One tall oak broke half way up and is resting on another oak next to it. A real widow maker. I'm not too keen on bringing it down at this time. Waiting on inspiration and a strong wind to let this resolve itself.

[@aljaz_plankl]

Hey August. I use DMM Mega Vault, it has an option to lock the gate in an open position. It works perfectly. I don't have to zip tie it so you can close the gate back if needed. If i want to lock the gate so the branches dont snap in i use a short piece of watering hose which is always on and you just slide it in the right position to lock.

[@interiorurbanmining1155]

I started out with a shembiner because it was cheap and getting started is expensive. I've since tried the kilo and the transporter, don't like the gates on either one, so I use the shembiner for my saw, and the kilo to hang slings or whatever else I'll only use once or twice in a tree. Definitely won't be trying the Notch one after watching this. Thanks August!

[@AugustHunicke]

Earlier models of the shimbiner (I’m not sure what they look like now) had sharp edges that would cut the webbing of my harness.

[@kingniles]

I learned the hard way not to leave any stubs in the path of the top’s butt. Looked like a near miss when neither top hit or hung up on the stub below and shifted direction. I once left a single stub to hold my friction saver below where I was topping. The butt of the top ricocheted off that small stump and shifted over enough that it hit a fence

[@AugustHunicke]

despite the proximity, that was no near miss, it was an easy to predict miss. Deliberate Tree Work.

[@janebeatty6738]

At about 23:18 into the video, your shadow looks like you and a cross🤗. God bless. 💕💕

[@stusue9733]

Seems like the sound gives you more of a warning with the Milwaukee so you can get closer to the edge.

[@RandallVoorhees]

You are what former Princeton University basketball coach Pete Carrill called an elitist by work. Many of us admire the work ethic and artistry of those who do jobs we don’t understand and cannot do ourselves.

[@br-dj2ti]

God bless August I hope all is well

[@batmantiss]

I really think you'd like the shembiner for saw carriage.

[@AugustHunicke]

Yes, if they’ve updated it with a larger base so that it doesn’t cut the webbing I would like it. Maybe they have.

[@jeffharvey6768]

To me... the Husky is lighter.... and it's mostly about the sharpness of the chain.

[@br-dj2ti]

I have a husky 540 Mark III it loosens the chain all the time I think because the tensioners on the side cover sthil as you know is built into the side the case it's way better

[@roymyers8575]

I learn so I watch!!!!

[@Queetsdog]

My t540i came with the speed cut nano already on it. I was going to order it then read that it’s .325 lp , .043. Then I figured out that husky did a deal with Oregon. I was thinking that the SCNANO was 1/4” pitch but that I guess is the panther kit August sells , which I want to try out still. Maybe I’ll get it for my sons ryobi 3714 I just ported

[@danmcburney3247]

I have used both... and I like both.... but MAN that 1/4 pitch Panther is like a scalpel in the tree 😁 The Nano will probably last longer cause there's more meat to sharpen through but you owe it to yourself to put the Panther on a good saw once 😉👍 we've all spent more money in a worst way

[@unddannkommtbierinsspiel]

Hey August, Lukas from Germany here. Been watching your videos since 6 years and I learned a lot from them, just started my own tree service 💪🏽 Just wanted to ask, why you don‘t use SRT when going up or down on the spar. Your DRT won’t work in case of emergency (in the way you use it). Stay safe!

[@dustinmarquand5301]

Stealth cutting! 😂. Probably a good idea on a barter job anyways! Lol

[@moregold]

Last Milwaukee cut was best @ 6.6 sec. I prefer the Milwaukee.

[@WilliamVincik]

a nice quiet day at work!

[@ClimberinChrist]

Those bars are cool. but they are panthers BREAKFAST!

[@chrissusong3103]

How does the Stihl battery saw compare to those two? I have one and the battery life is way to short.

[@Sappysolutionstreecare]

I run that notch swinger on one of your saddles. Watch it tho it’ll lock itself sometimes an you’ll go for your saw an it doesn’t come out probably fine on them furs are your not rubbing branches but did it to me on an elm tree on a crane job. Saw fell out.

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

👍

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

I run the Nano on my 2511T, it’s a big upgrade from what came in the box from Echo… that said the Nano kerf is narrow enough that you start feeling the bar drag in big cuts on soft wood. I don’t think cookie cutting is a really fair test on small saws but rather it should be half the test and the other half is how quickly you can blow thru a 2-3” branch…. Just my .02 tho.

[@benjaminwhiteley83]

#getaugustto200k

[@richardhollis2530]

He has gone from 100,000 to nearly 170,000 real quick. Let’s get it!

[@richardhollis2530]

Apparently you need at least 7 words in a comment for it to do anything for the algorithm

[@dustinmarquand5301]

Do you think it's been slower work due to economy or local competitors/flooded market?

[@ClimberinChrist]

Bro you’ve gotta try a husky MKIII ported. It’s the only thing I’ve found out cuts the 200t ported.

[@AugustHunicke]

I like that you’re passionate about your saws. 💪🏼

[@michaelboyle4553]

Thank you

[@AugustHunicke]

No problem!

[@thesickhorseranch]

@24:50 My Oregon chain does the same stuff, 355T rips the small stuff but when I start using more of the bar it can be annoyingly aggressive. I made the mistake of filing the rakers on one and that chain may go in the scrap pile.

[@MikeErb600]

🤘🤘💪💪

[@missingremote4388]

The husqvarna 530ix is more quiet

[@Nic.overde]

Is there a guilty of treeson video that August is referencing? I’d really like to see Jacob Roger’s solution as I’m having the same issue with my 540xp mkIII

[@AugustHunicke]

I think he told me in person, but he probably has a video on it.

[@keithsommers4357]

You said Jacob Rogers found a fix for the chain tensioner coming loose.. I'm curious what that fix is haha

[@carlshealy5839]

is the Milwaukee saw the same one listed at ace hardware ? they are on sale for 300 . or are they different model numbers available

[@lisaleeper9399]

Be careful of the music copy written, they may get ya. Great job on the cutting! Cute little baby you got there!

[@AugustHunicke]

I have permission from the artist.

[@lisaleeper9399]

@ that is so awesome!!!! Glad to hear cause that’s an awesome song!

[@BG-vq9fd]

Truck set up for hay rides?

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice 😊 🤠👌👌👌anytime 🪵🤙🤙💯💯💯🪓🪵

[@roymyers8575]

Milwaukee

[@Duraturd]

Why don’t u just choke ur climb line off srt ? I don’t know how the zig zag works like that around spar work drt

[@AugustHunicke]

Its a second point of attachment.

[@nich1067]

I will get you a t542i. It has a clutch so it acts a little more like a gas saw you can lean into and not kill it.

[@AugustHunicke]

You will?

[@leonardomigot-yn1ti]

is better if you not climb the tree during the temporal otherwise struck got you lightning rod

[@Tezza66]

ha. its good being ere with Ewe too

[@mcauleyman]

that notch carrier tool is garbage.

[@AugustHunicke]

Yeah, too bad, it looked promising.

[@bryanbradford2742]

Thank you