The Most Legendary Tree Climber Chainsaw Ever Made

STIHL 200T
Destruction of a Beautiful Oak Part 4

[@franklumpycounty7945]

Another great video. One thing that really impressed me is that you did that whole black oak in a T-shirt. Every time I worked a black oak without long sleeves my arms ended up looking like I got in a fight with a badger; and lost.

[@augustblock1082]

Hey August this is August. I’ve commented on a few of your videos in the past. I’m 18 and have been doing trees believe it or not for the past 4 1/2 years now. I work for the Tree service One Two Tree out of Grand Rapids MN. I would love to come help you guys for a week or so if you need any help. Witch I know you don’t actually need the help. but I would love to come join you guys. New adventures right!

[@stevebrough304]

The 200T was screaming through that oak. I like watching rigging techniques. I was thinking it would be nice to see Jeff working the rope as well. Thanks for the video.

[@marcduclos9789]

I can dig this five par5t tree. There is so much going on I understand why you made these five parts. I don’t climb. Heck I am a 62 yr. old brick and stone mason. I use a lot of ropes in my work. You guys are right there for each other all the time. Love it

[@trimbaker1893]

HI August, nothing like unwinding after a long day with a big blow down red oak that was in torsion three ways, loaded a maple in a twist and ants...did i mention ants.... my hands are doing that buzzing nerve thing from many many tanks of gas through the husky. I loved every minute of it and look forward to more tomorrow. I really mean it , it is nice to unwind with one of your videos. my brain is still in chainsaw mode. Right on, George.

[@lonesomefeller2205]

Love the rigging techniques. It's funny when I work with or around people that don't understand the importance of safely rigging down limbs and chunks. You guys rock! Good job Jeff.

[@lonesomefeller2205]

I want a monkey beaver saddle so bad!

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

Lol it's not funny at all

[@traviscarr6536]

Don’t think you’re going to find anyone say anything bad about the belt if they’ve ever tried one for sure.

[@lonesomefeller2205]

@Travis Carr I can't wait to buy one. Unfortunately rent, gas and keeping the lights on took all my money from my last tree job... 😭

[@lupillosantiagotreeclimber]

👊🏾💪🏾👍🏾🙏🏾✌🏾 thank you for the saddle amigo

[@lorriedmussett4692]

00:45 it' was stuff like that I saw you do w/ your go pro that convinced me to get one too....I love bird watching and my go pro has taken some pretty cool bird pic/ videos, right here in my own backyard and of them in my big oak tree! .....ALL THANKS TO YOU August!

[@danmcburney3247]

I'll be sad when this series is done but sure lovin it while it's goin 😁❤ Thank you so much August, I know it's a lot of extra work, but so appreciated !!!!

[@mattwood9981]

You guys had just had a lunch break and I decided to catch up on this vid while I ate my lunch today while working my tree job.... Love it!!!

[@williamgrissom1995]

Awesome saw. I had one years ago, but mine didn't have any mods and just a 16inch bar. I sure loved that saw even though I wasn't an arborist. Yours is a beast, wow. You guys do an awesome job. Great video. 😎👍

[@rickstafford5316]

Love that saw. Thank you for showing it off again. That tree did good on those big pieces.

[@PimSchouten]

I am so happy I own and restore 3 of these wonderful 200T’s☺️

[@jeffcoon7160]

Loved the addition of a sling to prevent spinning. Simple solution I've never considered on a small piece but would have saved some frustration and pain.

[@noonehere1793]

Thanks as always! I learn something from every one of your and your teams great videos!👍👍

[@NHlocal]

Another great video from the MonkeyBeaver crew! Really enjoyed watching all the rigging setups and techniques you were using. Always great footage on your jobs to learn from. Thanks and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

[@131dyana]

Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you guys.

[@julieneal6657]

Those 'pendulum' sways were hypnotic

[@haydengeorge4345]

Part 2? love the span rigging, you have inspired me to push my self and use new methods to make things easy for everyone. Thanks, August

[@MarshallBLewis]

Good Idea sending up water bottle of gas to fill the saw instead of sending heavy saw down the rope and then back up. I like the way you guys solve problems and invent new ways of doing things

[@AugustHunicke]

THanks

[@williamstidham1341]

I watch you and Guilty of Treason every day. I been wathing alot of your You tube today. You guys are awsome

[@nateprusia9158]

18 Year's this week since I learned my climbing knot, put a saddle on, & trimmed my first tree professionally. Was joking with the young kid at work how I'm an absolute surgeon with my saws. (I am good but that's still a joke) August makes me look like an amateur, what a conplete cut master.

[@wrstew1272]

Physics, weight and balance, safety, extremely physical aerial expenditures, communication, experience. Huh….just another day at the job for you and your team. Great video stuff!

[@iamgauty3647]

Yea, I think about all the over heats(Floridian) the rigging chunks over roofs, near death experiences. And I say man that accountant in his safe a.c filled office...that sucks.....TREELIFE

[@PhelpsCycle]

Another quality capture of the rigging fun! Well played! I likely would have put a tag on the pendulum one but it was sure fun to watch!

[@stevestrees6553]

Love it! Thx for sharing. If enjoying hard work was a description this would be it.

[@PickettMusic]

Precision, man. I'd have probably wrecked that fence and the house. Great work, as always... :)

[@StihlChainsaws]

Really nice work on this tree! That's a pretty big Oak with a little bitty dropzone. STAY SAFE

[@leifvejby8023]

When you said "The Most Legendary Tree Climber Chainsaw Ever Made", I was thinking of the legendary model 1114 Stihl 020 produced in the -70s and -80s and still used professionally way up in the the 90s till the model 1129 Stihl 020t came out.

[@AngelTorres-cq9zu]

That spider leg with the speedline sling was dope gave me that idea

[@eggsack806]

Wow, I never thought of using a sling as a spider leg before. I’m gonna try this some day haha I always learn so much from these videos 😩

[@StihlChainsaws]

The most legendary thing in this video is how Zoppo works at one speed.....(running to the branch, just to save 10seconds) Wish I had 2-3 Adam's on my crew😎👍

[@woodystreeservicePNW]

Nice video for a drive this morning. I just listen like a podcast

[@janecharlton6780]

Thats was great swinging down on that branch even if we were upside down . 👍🇬🇧

[@flybyairplane3528]

AUGUST, Hello, man I just love to see a professional a what the do, in ou cases cutting trees , without damage to close homes, fences, or whatever , God Bless you & your crew, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@StihlChainsaws]

Span rigging can be a saving grace in some occasions, but is slower & can be harder to hit an exact point when lowering the first cut. It's really nice for the climber though, because he doesn't have to have the rope swung to him every time. Definitely a good technique to have in the toolbox.

[@castorboomverzorging]

love the smooth and casual rigging techniques!!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

This might be two years ago. It is still an epic video ❤

[@julianalderson3938]

Hes always doin his thing. But still can see others an learn. Like that. Cheers august

[@codydailey7574]

That first cut with the webbing sling spider leg was some of the most pro shit I have ever seen.

[@dankotos61]

It's good to see you doing some basic Reagan good job PS love my monkey Beaver belt thank you

[@Th1chd]

We need a "Jeff Cam" pov on these tricky rigging jobs.

[@HiLineTree]

I have (4) 200T’s. All still riding the shelf. CS2511T’s nimble and capable. Have (3). CS355T’s. 14”, 16” 18”ported. Have (4). Most dependable and comfortable trim saws to date. Do have the ECHO battery trim. Very slick for evening or city work. I use the 200’s every now and then. Feels heavy and clunky for most work. They are capable of excellent performance when everything is right. Mine are not equal from one day to the next. I like the ECHO’s for day in. Day out consistentcy. Thanks August and crew. Work safe all👋

[@lonesomefeller2205]

Love my 355T.

[@Nawlzilla]

I love my 355t, anyone tried the 1/4 conversion on it?

[@HiLineTree]

@@Nawlzilla I run 3/8LP semi-chisel that I grind with a 3/16” wheel. Tuff fast-cutting and more durable. Not knocking what anyone else likes though… Doesn’t break and good for many more sharpenings. CS2511T with 12” bar and 3/8LP does 85% of all my cutting. Even though we have roughly 50 saws of all makes and models.

[@philippevoordecker6956]

What a big tree. Good work. Thanks for the video.

[@Nitroxdude]

I’ve got that 20in panther bar I haven’t used it on my 200t but after this video it really got me motivated to try it out 👍 nice work

[@mississippijohn1432]

Great job. I have seen your 200 several of times over the years in videos. Don't worry mine has an air leak as well. Thank you for the commentary

[@lindataylor6835]

we haven't seen much of your posse ! fun to see the young guns working it !

[@bradywatcherson498]

Cool rigging and that 200 is bada$$. You guys are awesome.

[@chuckfowler8875]

The 200T is a badass saw I've used them my whole career I've use them so long I remember when the body was aluminum and not plastic not sure what is was called then that was at least 34 years ago but the over all design hasn't changed.

[@t.r.766]

020 super av nearly indestructible

[@chuckfowler8875]

@@t.r.766 yea I thought that but like I said that was 34 years ago

[@bwrightaway2877]

12:50 I feel like this log is the watch a Hypnotist uses. You were open to suggestions there for a couple minutes! Lol j/k

[@mickmccard]

Amazing ground crew, amazing climber!

[@gavinhoward3204]

Ultra slings work really good for span rigging wood

[@bradreed859]

Lunch ? You ate yesterday get to work !!! 🤣

[@chrstnmurph28]

Nd don’t drink no more then you can sweat out no pee breaks!

[@wrstew1272]

@@chrstnmurph28 seems like when you are really getting after it that you don’t have to, sitting having a couple of cold ones you better have the line to the pisser figured out in advance. When I was a youngster I’d drink a gallon and it would just evaporate. When I got caught up t’was definitely like orange juice. Wish I was physically able to replicate at 70, but fondly remember…

[@georgecashel1039]

Wish I could find one of those bars. They don't seem to be available anywhere in the UK. My modded 020T has the 14" micro picco bar, but would really like the 16" panther bar. Love your vids, the saws are great too.

[@j.d.williams6882]

Anything for the audience... Your a trip brother!!

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

OMG I love watching your videos but this one really got my pucker factor WAY up! The Fish-Eye or Wide-Angle aspect of the camera's lens makes this tree look SO TALL! Eh!? Are you Canadian, eh? Damn, you guys are so good at what you do! I'ma your Groupie, eh?

[@AugustHunicke]

Interesting comment… We actually didn’t have it on “fisheye” for this vid.

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

@@AugustHunicke Yeah, it's just the angle of the lens supplied to be typically used in "normal" cases on those GoPros, etc., really exaggerates the height of the tree you are in. Just quite a bit wider angle than the 50mm lens on my old Nikon SLR. I view everything through my recollections of my experiences shooting through the lens onto my beloved Kodachrome. Alas, no longer.

[@karleck1119]

Wow you guys got alot done for one day. Great video

[@stevezielinski9257]

Great videos!! I love how you explain everything as your doing it!! Can I ask what kind of rigging rope is that? Where can I get it with the metal clip?

[@cutubeish]

Legendary indeed, where can I get one of those chainsaws that run on bottled water?

[@mbm2355]

Ask the Navy bruh, they're making diesel out of seawater; no joke.

[@kathrynspieker6189]

Curius minds want to know- how much does your harness and gear weigh when you are fully "loaded" up in the tree?

[@nickbaker9607]

Jeff is a jedi on the rope!! I hope he uses the force for good but if he ever wants to come to the dark side i gotta plenty of cottwoods and silver maples in Minnesota!! Honestly nice work jeff ur the star of this one! Sorry August ha

[@billycox475]

I didn't think that chunk was ever gonna quit swinging

[@eisenhowertreecare5215]

Not hating just sharing my own experience - instead of using two ropes at the end when you were on that dog leg, I would suggest terminating the rigging line just below your cut and using a light duty block/pulley for a span rigging scenario. I saw you use spam rigging at the beginning of the video but I think you could have used it again when chucking down that wood. Personal it is my favorite way to get wood down without so much swing. Love you guys thanks for all the content!

[@joehead1294]

Loose as a goose, full of juice, and ready for use. How do you keep the chain on with all that slack.

[@domthomas1002]

Now, that was professional.

[@joshpomponio2993]

Jeff has rope dailed in love that stuff 👊

[@atlred]

What brand of top handle chainsaw are you using ?🤔

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome video brother as always

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

nice panther! Good kitty

[@doritleis2773]

Very great old Trees, wonderful to See. Unfortunately in Settlement District, Dangerous and is to cut! Then must a Master how You come. By this Oak have You to show how is it to make! Your Videos however best Quality. 💪👍

[@kevinc.8869]

Nice to see you guys. Been awhile. (For me) Stay safe.

[@hoozleup]

I’d like to see how Jeff is handling that rope down the bottom to control the limb drops. i.e. is it choked up on something and does he just let it run through his gloved hands?

[@sawdustmaker49]

Do you use ethanol free gasoline in your chainsaws?

[@richardf9137]

Nicely done Number 1 !!

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Maybe mention importance of gate placement on the sling redirect sometime.

[@charliestanton774]

does anyone know what kind of adjustable rope bridge setup he has there?

[@samuelluria4744]

If you set a tight vertical slide line to the base of the tree, you can use that to pull those belly rigs over, probably a lot more significantly than what happened here...just a thought...

[@TheLaughingMan_]

What rope are you using to rig these pieces off? Can’t really gauge the diameter.

[@Kc-bb4dt]

Hey August,next time Jake comes around do an undercover boss episode.

[@bman6065]

You liked the 200 more than the 020?

[@batmantiss]

16:00 mark: a sign of the times...

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya

[@RangoSauce]

Your termination knot should have been on the right instead of block correct? Even if the terminated end is higher it would still move towards that.

[@AugustHunicke]

I think that sounds right.

[@RangoSauce]

@@AugustHunicke Loved your podcast with Patrick on The Educated Climber! Sorry, if my previous comment was direct sounding. I've learned so much from your videos!

[@shanebuell8728]

Where do I get me one there saws😮

[@iamgauty3647]

I'm watching "I'm used to this." August you gotta name or patent on that swing you do? I suggested "The Bomb Around ."

[@kingslew1866]

Thanks August!

[@corywadedavis]

is that an 18" bar?

[@StinkyPete69]

What is that a 20in bar? Thing looks like a sword

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

Geez, that tree goes all over the place.

[@hardknot]

What’s going on with the two topped pines in the neighbors yard

[@AugustHunicke]

See the first vid in the series (pt 1)

[@br-dj2ti]

August the panther bar you have on your 200t that you're using do you have to get anything else any kind of kit or anything to make it fit on there or all I need is the bar and chain to order from you

[@danmcburney3247]

You'll also need the sprocket for the 1/4 pitch chain.... can buy it in a kit from MB. With that setup you feel like you have a scalpel in your hand !! They may not last as long but I'm like August and feel it's worth it... Absolutely Love mine 😊

[@br-dj2ti]

@@danmcburney3247 can you please tell me exactly what I need to buy like what is the kit called at monkey beaver thank you for my 200t I want to get the same bar he has in the same chain and whatever else I need what is the kit called my friend thank you

[@danmcburney3247]

Hi, I just got on MB website and the only bar length they have right now is the 10" (seems EVERYTHING is hard to get now) what August has on his is the 20" You could call an talk to Evan to see what kind of wait time to expect ? But all you need to order is the 20" panther kit for your particular saw. Comes with the sprocket, bar and two chains. Sorry bout that !!

[@br-dj2ti]

@@danmcburney3247 thank you so much is it hard to convert over

[@danmcburney3247]

It's actually super easy.... I just used a battery hammer drill to get the nut off the sprocket then it's just put the new one back on and slide the bar an chain on !! If you can get one I'm very sure you'll love it 😊

[@dankotos61]

Yeah I remember when you got that saw I was way back

[@leonardvirtue5753]

What’s up August 🤩👌🤙🌲nice 😊

[@kvdh100]

August, are you putting Ice Tea in the gas tank or do you just drink two stroke mix?

[@SotTreeService]

Hey august just wanted to see if you could help me out. I’m getting some equipment. And I’m really in need of some assistance I want ur saddle and need a decent flip line also a second tie in point. There’s soo much to choose from. I’m just started so I don’t wanna get anything I won’t need. Ur ur set up seems good for what I’m doing. Just climbing and felling. Can u help a brother out. Lol

[@AugustHunicke]

Get a new adjustable flip line and a cambium saver. You’ll learn what you like best along the way.

[@SotTreeService]

@@AugustHunicke thanks august

[@SotTreeService]

@@AugustHunicke just landed my first tree job. Can’t wait I’m so pumped

[@runninonempty820]

That other camera placement sounds like a good idea.

[@kingsaws]

Does that saw have a 1/4 inch pitch?

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya

[@kingsaws]

@@AugustHunicke I was thinking about doing that to mine , but with a shorter bar. Prolly keep it a 14 in . Do you like it better with the 1/4 in pitch

[@coggins63]

no one regs better than this guy

[@williamstidham1341]

Im been subscribed for awhile

[@jacobpearce2881]

15:50 time to pull that silky out and earn your paycheck 😂

[@traviscarr6536]

Seems like this fella has done this once before.

[@CaycuseClyde]

Hey guys. I'm not sure if I missed it somewhere, but who does the sharpening of your chains? I'd imagine whomever it is has it pretty dialed in and in fear of their job. Nothing worse than being in tree and having a not-so sharp chain.

[@AugustHunicke]

We do

[@CaycuseClyde]

@@AugustHunicke Giddy up August! . I live on Vancouver Island, Buckin territory. He's helped show me how to sharpen my chains better. Do you have a sharpening video? I know there are several out there... Not very many "Good" ones. Keep up the Great work.

[@AugustHunicke]

I don’t think I’ve made a sharpening video.

[@CaycuseClyde]

@@AugustHunicke could be interesting to see how you sharpen. Or not. I so like to watch your flying exploits. 👍😁

[@CaycuseClyde]

@@AugustHunicke I'm a retired 53 year old guy that wants to get into climbing and limbing trees. I've searched for your Monkey Beaver stuff up here in Canada. I'm guessing there isn't a distributor here? The exchange and customs stuff sometimes makes getting product from the States prohibitive. 1 of these days. I've watched your beginner videos several times. Thanks for the pointers.

[@bsellman6881]

Dude this is like real sick serious s***🤘🇺🇸