Trees growing together split down to the ground can be very dangerous to cut down and today we have a dandy white ash to get down safely. We chain it together and create carnage once again!
Lots of things don't mix if you aren't aware of the danger and take it into account . . . But when something needs to be done, and you are mature enough to know you have nothing to prove. . . good job guys
Glad to see that tree came down safely. I've seen split trees like that do some weird and unpredictable things when felling, even when chained. Good job 👍
Nice tree work guys looks like you had a good cleanup crew as well! I no longer bounce like I used to so not my favorite mix of tools but if that is the only tools in the toolbox I still use them sparingly as a last resort!
I never thought about chaining a split tree together, that worked well and made it a lot safer. That was a big tree and doesn't look like it was much fun to work up. Looks like it is still in great shape for firewood.
Watching the brothers work together reminds me of growing up in the wood yard. You guys remind me of my grandpa and his little brother Ed. Cutting wood and working the tobacco fields were more like family reunions than work. I love the celebratory drink but back in the day it was Old Milwaukee or Old Style.
Hey Chris thanks for showing us how to chain a conjoined tree. I have just avoided them in the past for safety reasons. I will definitely take advantage of that technique in the future.
It was not an Ash Tree...it was an Ash Bush! So glad you were able to round up some extra help with this one! I knew when you showed it in the last video that it was going to be a huge mess but tons of great firewood! You all work great together and make a good team!👍
Your brother & I will be down together. I'm having a knee replacement in June. It's good to see the three brothers together again. You guys have a wonder day
Chris...I had both knees replaced at the same time and after two weeks of in-home PT and two weeks of out-patient PT my knees were almost 100%. I was 72 at the time. I'm sure that unless there are some real complications that with Ken's fit body structure he should be back at it in a month or a little more. I had the Conformis knees which are custom for me and my body...6'7" 265#.
The stump cut was perfect? Is that very hard to cut them physically? It is for me. The dump of that load came right out. Very nice video. That 40 and 592 is a nice saw. They cut real good. The chain worked great too.
Nice job Carlsons. Many a yard tree has fallen to just what you did today. My cataract surgeries went well and after a short rehab I should be back outside cutting again. GNI
Hello from Downunder. I couldn't care less what risks you take but I had to have a chuckle at the comment where you say don't worry we have cut down hundreds of trees like this. I spent a lifetime working on roofs and heard similar comments from roofers. 'I've never fallen off' Of course they hadn't, you only fall off once and every single one that did fall didn't think they would fall off and maim themself when they started. You are both bat shit bonkers but I love your videos
We are a about a month into spring (by the calendar) and it is a balmy 20 degrees Fahrenheit here this morning in western SD. The WOODPRO'S done it again: git er' done!!!!!!
My dad has an infection on his hip replacement. The choices were to lay him up in bed for 6 weeks, then replacement. Or is he on a daily dose of antibiotics. At his age, the antibiotics was the choice. Hop your brother can get rid of the infection, and the rest goes well.
Why drop start it? You are doing everything else safely. Either drop to the ground and put a foot on the handle, or hold the handle securely between your legs. Safety first.
"yes, we know....." BUTT ? Ladder climbing with brake disenganged ? Ken is an expert, experienced. Still (Stihl). I always learn a tip or many from these YTs. Thx.
I was wondering about the chain brake myself. If you fall off the ladder that’s one thing, but to do so with a live chain saw is another thing altogether.
I don't see a tractor? But even if they had brought Eric's tractor to the job site. The bucket height is maybe 6 foot max and not near tall enough, IMO.
