Termites vs. Chainsaw: Taking Down the Infested Piss Fir!

Witness Jacob's thrilling quest as he takes on the monumental challenge of removing a massive and decaying Piss Fir. Watch in awe as he fearlessly tackles the effects of termites and woodpeckers, showcasing his arborist expertise in a captivating display of skill and precision. Join us on this exhilarating journey into the heart of nature's obstacles. Like, subscribe, and be part of our community as we conquer new heights together!
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[@richardknowlton9713]

Fwew! This ground-dweller was holding his breath and helping you push the limbs away from the building. 😂 It's great to see a skilled and humble man succeed at his craft. Stay safe.

[@williamcarl4200]

I'm having tree work done in north Florida. 2 adult trees for this area out and stumped. A 3rd needing a proper trimming. Restricted area. Talented arborist who does it right. 4500. Two day job. As we were talking I mentioned "Guilty of Treeson" He perked up and said "Love that guy." Still 4500 though. And worth every penny.

[@tbabajan]

And now people are starting to understand why tree work costs so much. One wrong move and it can be bad!

[@gideonowens3855]

What part of North FL?

[@williamcarl4200]

@@gideonowens3855 Jacksonville Beach.

[@gideonowens3855]

​@@williamcarl4200awesome! I'm a climber and I'm from Gainesville. About an hour and a half from ya. Glad you got some good guys to get your trees done!

[@chasm9557]

@@tbabajan Like any other skilled trade,you're not just paying for the work itself, you're paying for the usage of their equipment, their skill set and the training needed to obtain it, their experience, and whatever certifications they need to renew, as well as insurance and worker's comp.

[@dr.bubblemeltsalot1228]

Love hearing you talk about Jed!!!

[@Firestormlover]

When a tree gets damage deep past the bark into a large section of the cambium and sap layer low on the trunk like this one, it starts pumping sap up higher to try to help the tree survive. Its somewhat similar to when a person goes into shock, all their blood gets drawn into their core, same for a tree. That is why those branches were so heavy.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Very informative answer, thanks mate.

[@duanevp]

Videos like this make me miss Washington. I lived in Bonney Lake for several years so I got to see Mt. Rainier nearly every day. Never got out so far on 410 as to get to Naches (only about to Enumclaw) except maybe once when I was a kid. Dad used to take us on occasional Sunday drives around Western Washington, which I never appreciated until I got older.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Jacob wanting that utility trailer sounds like he's closer to starting his own tree service company 🤣 Randy, a ground guy, and another climber to fill in when you're traveling... And you'll be set!

[@ericharris893]

Two guys can do it. Three is the perfect number of skilled tree men for a well oiled machine.

[@happycamper6352]

I think Husqvarna owes you a "statement" or explanation on how they plan on handling the safety issue of the stuck throttle with gloves. I'm experienced and even I'd be taken off guard with that. It could get my climb line, my tie-in, or my body at redline rpm. That's most certainly a legitimate safety issue that should be addressed by the manufacture. I like Husqvarna, especially their battery top handle, but I won't be buying this gasser model until they actively do something to address this. That's downright scary. I guess in hindsight I would know to hit the chain brake, but in the moment I don't know what I'd do.

[@mute7116]

I think husky and stihl should just make em like they used to and stop "improving" crap for the agenda

[@happycamper6352]

@@mute7116 Some improvements are good though, I've had good luck with things like m-tronic and fuel-injection for less carb hassle and also decompression valves to save my shoulder from high compression pull-starts or captive nuts, etc. That said, I have to agree with you on some "improvements" because the 201 Stihl didn't really make any improvement over the 200.

[@iffykidmn8170]

Hitting the chain brake might be easier said than done if you're holding a limb in your other hand and can't just drop it without breaking shit.

[@happycamper6352]

@@iffykidmn8170 you'd have to use something to hit it, like the tree or the limb you're holding or whatever you can, but you're absolutely right, easier said than done, might not work depending on the scenario. Either way, not good. Husqvarna really needs to look into this. Have any of you out there seen this on any saws? I haven't in decades of work, and somehow on this saw, it happened twice on the same first day of use!

[@mute7116]

@@happycamper6352 we have some of the top handle huskys and I just think they're doggy and finicky starters. I love husky but, not these. I just got the 201 because I saw buckin' promoting it with the company "rip saw" and thought why not...running it stock and it's better than the huskys. Plan on sending it to rip saw to get the add ons. We shall see. Now granted, I haven't ran the 500i soooo, I'm probably just butt hurt cuz the huskys are letting me down.

[@E.Meyers]

Raul sounds like a great, hardworking man. Good for him and his success! I love his smart setup, too. Nice that he gave you a shirt and cap! Hopefully he will call you again. Absolutely gorgeous scenery!

[@billrobbins5874]

Professional job all the way! 👍👍

[@targetdreamer257]

I am really glad the KZbin Algorithm recommended this channel. I absolutely love heights! If I had the training I would love doing this work.

[@geoffreygreen297]

Great job Jacob! Looks like you had fun. Keep up the good work and continue to enjoy!

[@psiklops71]

Washington is so beautiful this time of year

[@medaugh]

I can confirm that this 0 experienced climber freaked the f!!! out when your glove got stuck in the throttle. Holy smokes man. When you tethered those limbs I was like dude you don't have a zip line for them wtf!! Then you trimmed them out as you did and I thought man that was slick. You are so good at your craft I truly enjoy watching.

[@BR3DDAM]

Humble Cut-mumbojumbo. You're missing the benefit of having a 'tall' hinge. If you've got height difference between the fell cut and the initial cut, you've got a hinge that is flexible and holds a lot longer and can steer your tree until gravity takes over. No height difference - no flexible hinge - early breaking - gravity takes over. I'm sure you can visualize it ;)

[@snakeman48]

A pileated woodpecker did all them holes. He was eating the carpenter ants that are inside. His favorite meal. I have a mated pair around my place. Biggest member of the woodpecker family. I live seeing them, and yes, my trees have them ants.

[@mattWallJsy]

We are grateful for your skill and effort producing great content! I hope Jed’s family are doing ok? He sure was a master of his craft! Stay safe.

[@billk8780]

Jacob, Great job threading the needle between the building roof and the propane tank! All the best!

[@Sterase94]

Oh damn that glove getting caught in the throttle is dangerous as heck

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Happy Belated Birthday Jake. Great Video. There is something so calming about watching your videos.

[@msheaver]

This makes me miss my days in Oregon and Washington. Lived 6 1/2 years Baker City and 3 1/2 years in Spokane, and the whole region was incredibly beautiful.

[@roycolglazier1061]

That very LAST scenic shot??? WOW! Just wow!

[@ThatOldStoner]

I'm always grateful when you post a video! I've never even owned a chainsaw but the song of a chainsaw just does something to me. The wife hates it when I don't use headphones. 😂

[@carterhoenig7759]

My wife says I'm watching timber porn

[@CaptK-py8rq]

The 3M skull screws are really comfortable, in fact when it's really loud we use those AND our muffs.

[@jacobfuhrer]

I'm a new subscriber and you have revolutionized the way I eat salad. It's always a tube salad now. No mess, always the perfect bite.

[@joshuatree777]

From the westcoast Canada, I am a new arborist, and I really appreciate the knowledge your videos have given me. The woodpecker taps are from a Pileated Species.

[@RaulRodriguez-s8m]

Super dope video! “Bien Chingon” 😂

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. You are really getting that Humboldt down. Very nice.

[@Keanu-x7w]

I'm scared of heights and this is freaking me out--I feel like I'm going to fall. My heart is racing, I'm terrified.

[@StofStuiver]

Jake the nature you have there is awesome. Im dutch, NL/Europe and its very crowded here. What we call a forest here is barely a city park in the US. Even as a kid i wanted to live more in nature, away from people. Ill be 63 in december so i guess its not going to happen. I shoulda gotten 'rich' when i could, but i never really cared for money. Also, i was waiting for an image of the cross section where the termites are. Next time, put that in please ;]

[@markroper9269]

Happy Birthday!! We want to hear both side of the conversation!!! Please! Gorgeous scenery!!!!! My brother and his wife moved out there last year.....near Gold Bar. They love it. Great video!! Raul is awesome.....that trailer is sweet!!! Your editor is plumbing depths unknown with his skill and expertise! 😆 Have a good one!

[@RadDadMoody]

Just got my stickers from Sappy Supplies today, awful nice of you to throw in a few extras & hand write Thank you to a groundy like myself. Much love, safe cutting!

[@One.eyedfisherman]

Love going through the mountains, never been on the west coast but it's similar driving threw the Poconos in upstate new york or the blue ridge parkway in the smokey mountains of Tennessee

[@sbron99]

those arent termites. termites do not infest live wood. Those are carpenter ants

[@JayDeeFrm7400]

Man I know it took every thing in your soul to hold back your masculinity for that one on one with the camera so much love and respect for you go through all the footage to make a tribute during this low

[@alanblasczyk1779]

What a beautiful area and a way belated birthday Jake.

[@frankgoodman5716]

Welcome to the east side! Thanks for helping out the Y. Chinook and White pass are both great drives

[@rhondasweeney7271]

You've done a beautiful job, And that tree was beyond sketchy

[@gregberube723]

Happy belated birthday jake Keep up the great work

[@nckmackay]

Those are carpenter ants, thats probably the only reason you were able to clime it. They tunnel through the wood as opposed to eating it.

[@020Dutchy]

They’re building a treehouse?

[@NancyBryantIdeas]

I am glad you like Naches. It is a nice area. Thank you for introducing us to Big R Tree Service. (Do you know who he was climbing for.) I am still looking, those huge sycamores are brushing the top of my mobile home.

[@dontarguewafool955]

Hello young man. That T540 is a nice saw. As you said, it's very ergonomic. I'm surprised no one told you how to tune in the saw at first start up on these new Gen huskys. Their electronically controlled fuel delivery. Everyday you start the saw, you have to hold half throttle or more for a few seconds, for the fuel system to acclimate to environmental condition. After that, your good to go. I also didn't see your 590xp with that sweet Japanese bar on it. It outperforms any stihl saw in its class Imo son. Especially with a well sharpened square grind on it. Anyhow,, thanks for another nice well done video, testosterone and ego free 😊. Congrats with your third child coming. Stay safe out there

[@colinmyers8841]

HI and gday from sunny Queensland ,Australia , top vid this one , thank you , cheers

[@tommosher8271]

Love that beginning scene with the mountains and the waterfalls. I wonder if you see what is really there and how it came to be since you are doing now what was done before. Those rocks are petrified wood. You are one brave man Jake.

[@_hotrod_]

Great video Jake! Much love from central Massachusetts ❤️🤘🏻😎

[@kevinsmith9128]

Wow i didn't realize you where so close to me I live in Maple Valley. i know exactly where that is. my family went up and around Mount Ranier just last weekend, just to take in the scenery. Keep up the good work and the great videos. maybe i will need your services one day

[@ate-ē-ate]

Amazing world record for saying "YEAH"

[@michaelwilhelmsen6800]

Aerial Lift of Connecticut was the best bucket ever made in my opinion to bad they went out of business but they were very expensive compared to other companies

[@tomtrees58]

i have 2 of them 55' and the 75'

[@sbjorneras8259]

learnt alot from you videos Jacob, thanks! Could you some time do a tutorial on your humboldt technique? How to do the undercut right every time?

[@danielmiddleton8173]

Woody the Pileated Woodpecker. They can burrow caverns out of a tree. My neighbour made a beer restnest out of one of their tree diggings.

[@thim8009]

FYI there is some procedure on husky saws where you start it let it run wide open for so many seconds or something like that.

[@telekaster19991]

Love your videos Jacob and happy belated birthday.

[@itzOLE3]

Big R is good people for sure!

[@TheArboristPT]

Great work. Enjoyed the video. We’d love to have you on the Gulf Coast.

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless AWESOME 👏 video. Hope you & Raul work together AGAIN!!!!! Thanks 😊

[@chichitex1252]

Great video! As always! ❤❤❤

[@Dave-ei7kk]

Beautiful felling cut. You really nailed it!

[@eclipsearchery9387]

Backcut was a fraction low....if I'm being hyper critical :)

[@patrickwinde9802]

You sir found one hell of a flaw in that mark 3 that needs to get fixed I think once it breaks in that saw will be great

[@jamesmarsh4957]

that is amazing to see the Termites , can see you want a trailer like they have , one day you will get there for sure

[@TheFowlerAirgunChannel]

Happy late birthday man 💪

[@Cpk20001]

My oh my i really want some kind of portable shop like that gentleman has !

[@dogit1840]

Happy birthday Jake 🎂🎂🎂

[@AdamEdward]

tis beautiful indeed. i def wanna check out Oregon/washington

[@Hurst6969]

Impressive! Not even a ding in the roof of the closest structure demonstrates your skills

[@krald8421]

Im impressed, you pronounced it correctly, know exactly where you were, didnt even make it into eastern washington proper, you were still on the pass :P

[@tcollier4017]

beatiful views from up there! 👍

[@batmantiss]

That's a lot of equipment for a new company. Lots of payments too.

[@dwightjr88]

That was a very satisfying video to watch but I had so much anxiety for you with the tree rotted as much as it was. Holy smokes. Great job

[@alexswenson5719]

Kudos to you to be able to do this because I wouldn't be able to do this kind of job I'm extremely afraid of heights. And just watching you climb up there makes me have the nervous shakes

[@sufficientlyrandom8184]

13:12 looked dangerous cutting into your safety line?

[@markp.9707]

Great video Jake!!!

[@fmixthings]

I love WA. It is a beautiful state with so many fantastic roads with spectacular views. I've only been to Rainier once though. I spend my time up north.

[@melkingrealestate]

Just got my set of wedges from Sappy Supplies. Sweet!

[@DrTubeman]

Did you ever get a statement from Husqvarna over the issue with the throttle trigger sticking on because of the glove catching? That is one of the most dangerous things I've seen happening on a chainsaw and it's a wonder OHS hasn't been notified about the issue from someone else!

[@pear7777]

00:00 wow, that is high!

[@BrennanRaihl]

I just went over chinook pass on Sunday definitely a beautiful drive for sure

[@willardgreenfield650]

Did a bunch of pruning on Silver Fir trees at Snoqualmie Pass WA. They had lots of those sap blisters, loaded my ropes and zigzag with chicane.

[@thim8009]

My husky dealer didn't even know there was a mark 3 out, and doesn't know when he can get one.

[@javybaby77]

Awesome profession thank for sharing

[@battheman777]

When you do that angled cut (is it called the sloping cut?), why do you do the angle from above when you're up in the tree but did it from below when on the ground?

[@2CabrasLocas]

That tree reminds me of the old man in the bottom of the oil tanker in Water World when he sees he's about to be blown up. "Oh, thank God."

[@jayso733]

love the vids keep it up !

[@br-dj2ti]

Them Husqvarna 540 I love the power on them but I had so much trouble I bought two of them years ago after about a year or so they both blew up and I can get no warranty on them soi junked them went back to my my sthil now I use the 2511s all the time souped-up best saw ever and the 500 LOL

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Thats awesome he gave u a hat and a longsleeve shirt as well. Looks like a good guy.

[@noonehere1793]

What beautiful country!👍👍

[@br-dj2ti]

And Jake at any tree KZbinr you have to have the most subscribers I guarantee it by far the highest I ever seen was like 460 2009 believe you're almost at a million that is unbelievable buddy God bless

[@FishFind3000]

After rebuilding his whole channel it’s impressive how fast he grows.

[@br-dj2ti]

@@FishFind3000 I know almost a million subscribers for a tree channel that is like unheard of

[@rickstafford5316]

That was a great day’s work. Awesome job team. Love the trailer shop. Stay safe

[@brucemartini2288]

When i drove🚛, my 1st time in Oregon, up so high, thru clouds/ fog, i told my dispatcher, " i think i need a Pilots license , to operate a vehicle, at this Altitude. Clouds don' t have a silver lining, either😂

[@brucemartini2288]

🤔 are cheaper saws more prone to chain " kicking"?? Ive got my 2nd Portland, 14" and the thing is constantly shedding its chain.

[@jmonsted]

Sucks having all of your gear gunked up like that. Some might even say you have... Sappy Supplies? 😁

[@IAmUndersteer]

Sweet little mini-shop setup in the trailer! Kinda funny that even his battery saws are gas-powered. 😂

[@MetalRemover]

Those aren't termites, those are Carpenter ants. They love pine trees.

[@lastplacetrophy3821]

Just coming to say the same thing, beat me to it!

[@exceptionallyaveragejoe]

If there is dead wood in the tree they sure can

[@sg_isme]

Was looking for this comment, just to be sure I wasn't mistaken 😅

[@johnyeary6695]

I'm no entomologist but I knew they weren't termites

[@mkay1957]

The carpenters around here are black. They can grow up to over half of an inch and bite like a mofo.

[@benchildress4309]

THANK YOU!!!

[@josheverett4514]

Thanks for the Spurs bud !

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job brother

[@snowballil3133]

Cool moss on the tree. I like moss.

[@JoeFlowgan]

19:18 is where his chainsaw gets stuck in throttle

[@Triplaglol]

Wow absolutely beautiful place, so many trees. Need to go look really far in europe to even come close to a spot like that.

[@geraldreeves9264]

Good idea giving the saw Gatorade.

[@br-dj2ti]

And that 088 that's a powerhouse I've always wanted one of those I've used them a few times but never owned one I love that we use it once in a great while but they are straight powerhouse

[@happycamper6352]

We seldom use our 880 because once you reach a certain age, it's just a pain to wield something so heavy late in the day. A 500 cuts softwoods easily with very long bars and hardwoods easily up to 36" bars. That's all we need around here most of the time. I leave the 880 to the young guys.

[@br-dj2ti]

@@happycamper6352 most definitely buddy the 500

[@br-dj2ti]

@@happycamper6352 most definitely buddy the 500 I has replaced all of our big saws the best saw sthil has came out with besides the 200t

[@davidgreen9263]

Dang, that Husky's dangerous!

[@ethansowder8485]

carpenter ants not termites but awesome take down!

[@awwaldo]

I'm no expert, but the insects appeared to be what we call, in the Southeast, "Carpenter Ants". Were there termites in there too?