A couple of Irish lads were walking down the street, in search of a job. They came up to a wall upon which some listings were posted, with one catching their eye: "Tree Fellers Needed". One looked at the other and said "ah, 'tis a pity there's only two of us!"
I think a skit where two people are fighting over a two man saw by taking turns pulling on it while there just so happens to be a tree between them would be funny
@@davidkoormann5262 that wouldn't work. The joke is they are fighting over a saw by pulling on one end at a time, and so happens to be a tree there being cut down. A 3rd guy placing logs doesn't make sense cause they're cutting a tree, also the saw being used isn't for logs.
There's a lot going on here that makes it wonderful. The aspect ratio makes the compositions really interesting, it's rare so see almost a 4:3 video. The exposure in some parts is just perfect - almost slightly under exposed giving it a moody feeling that fits the overcast day. The wide shots that linger as we get to see them working. Love it.
The soundscapes too! The rich rhythmic thuds, the crows, the chainsaws in the background. Lots of room for the sounds to breath and to transport you to the place and put you in that pensive mood fit for cutting down a half-century old beauty.
yeah, we had an august storm here, none of my trees fell in my living "wind" fence, 30-40 year old trees. Full canopy. It either needs to be a sick and also the quality of the soil + how moist it is can make a difference. The different way they grow roots is really fascinating, if it is sand or clay also impact their direction/depth.
I remember doing this in the 80s as court ordered punishment, we'd start out with a standing tree and by the end of the day it was bagged kindling. All done with two handed saws, axes and wedges, bloody hard work and bleeding hands were normal.
I am a blacksmith as well as a wood worker and I love your video's I find alot of insperation for my own prodjects from watching them. I have plans to replicate a lot of the antique hand tools you use and I am learning more and more.
this video is so beautiful because its making me realize how much care and effort went into cutting down only one tree. when we live in a world where we have machines that can do it in only a couple seconds its very moving to see the process of really getting to know the tree before it is cut down.
You should consider writing a book with all of your different woodworking ideas. I think it’d be really cool. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us.
There’s something quite nostalgic about this sort of aspect ratio, it makes for a beautiful video. Good day to anyone here and we all wish you a better tomorrow :)
Seeing the effort and time spent felling one tree here put me in mind of the settlers who came to my part of the globe in the early 1800's. Typical farm lots were 50 acres, at 5 shillings an acre. The purchaser had a three year grace period before payment began. So land had to transform from old grown mixed forest to something plowable in short order. Not to mention building the first rough house. A great many of these lots just north of me were settled by the Irish, reflected in the Irish place names borrowed from home. "The Black Donnelys" from Moneygall notable amoung them.
@@user-wy2fu4un8reveryone who came to America "settled" there at some point, be it 18th century or 18000 BC. I think that anyone who grew up in a certain part of the world, associates themselves with it and respects the local culture can definitely call that place "my part of the globe". No need to gatekeep something this petty
Could listen to that guy talk about axes all day long. Met him at the Belmullet fair day. He's inspired me to make my own axe collection even bigger!!.
Thank you for explaining the logic behind the types of cuts you used to fell the tree. I've sort of figured it out over the years, but this is the first time anyone has spelled it out for me. I also appreciated the post fall analysis of how well the plan was executed. Cheers, lads!
A pair of lads from Newfoundland, Canada, the MacCauley brothers, were out west looking for work and hired on with British Columbia Hydro Corp as power pole setters. The Newfie lads had no experience setting power poles but were good strong boys who would give their all. The foreman announced to all the crews that this week there would be a contest. The crew that erected and set the most poles would get a weekend pass, and an all-expenses paid stay in Vancouver. The crews excitedly rushed to their assigned locations and went to work. At the end of the week, the crews assembled in the mess tent for the Forman's Tally. "The Barns boys set 12 poles, good job, boys. The Smyth team...18 poles. Nice. The MacCauley lads... 5 done. Better luck next time. But our winners, the Andersons have set a new record with 25 power poles set. Congratulations, the prize is yours!" The elder of the two MacCauleys shouted out: "Tis all good and plenty but Foreman, did you see how much of the pole they left out of the ground?"
I am impressed. That was a joy to watch. That man knows how to handle an axe. He's clearly working with some incredible tools. Beautiful workmanship and clearly sharp. The cuts where so smooth. No raggedy cuts here. There was purpose and efficiency in his work. I subscribed. Love to watch a good craftsman. Kudos!
I loved hearing all your friend's insights on the art of felling trees :). He explained it really nicely. Also the fact that you don't have the most HD camera quality ever is actually way more enjoyable :). It doesn't make your videos feel mass produced
one day after xc practice in high school maybe a dozen or so of us went to a rotting tree we ran past and spent at least 3-4 hours across 2 days using any small rocks and pointed, sturdy sticks that we could find to whittle through the tree. it ended up getting caught in all the branches of other trees and we never got to see it fall. thank you for letting me finally see a tree fall all the way down
it usually makes me sad to see big trees like this being cut down, but knowing it’s you and it’s going to be made into something awesome, im not sad (:
Takes me back to the late 80's working on a YTS for British rail, with me mucker Ray. Had a few like that at the chateau impney,droitwich. Loved shouting TIMBER 😁
Only just recently found (and subscribed) to this channel. And even though I know close to nothing about woodworking and carpentry and the like, your passion and love for what you do are absolutely contagious and inspiring!! Im already a fan and can’t wait to see more!!!
I felt like I was right there with you helping to do the back breaking work but I never had to shed a drop of sweat. Watching others work is so satisfying but also a bit exhausting. I'll down another pint for both of you. Thanks for the uplifting video experience. Another day well lived men!
Your channel has been an absolute pleasure to watch. Your content is so unique and well done! I like the old ways, there is something about the connection you have with the task when you do it the old way.
I’ve seen plenty of trees felled with chainsaws, but never with axes and handsaws. It’s interesting to see how it’s done especially as the first part was done by eye and judgement. We even got a lesson on the internal workings of a tree.
I'm currently working on restoring an old Bulgarian bearded axe. Just at the stage where I have to shape the ash handle and it's kinda daunting I must admit. Hopefully some day it's as effective a tool as some of the beautiful axes in this video.
Imagine it slipping and taking out both of them. I mean the technics, with a chain saw and cutting it like a Lego block makes it safer and faster as well. Otherwise good job
The method is tried and true for hundreds if not many thousands of years. The only way it could go wrong is if they made poorly placed cuts or the tree was leaning and barber chaired. Perfectly safe cutting this way..
Looks like quite a lot of graft, but seems massively less dangerous than using a chainsaw. I would however prefer it if you lads had been wearing some eye protection when swinging that axe. Those massive splinters would make such a mess of an eyeball. Plus its nice to know that the timber will be put to good use. Its so nice to watch an expert doing what they do.
Your hand work has a similar angle to my blacksmithing. Old fashioned, involved, quality, and it really involves you in your craft. You can walk away feeling like you've made something truly unique, with a personal touch. It's simply more fulfilling to do it the traditional way.
Found you the other day from youtube shorts, eoin, and I'm loving the content already. I hate to hear people are trying to steal your content, but all I'll say is to just keep going and going and dont let it get to your head. You're doing fine work
Just found your channel and it's great, fantastic content and very educational. You explain things in a way that's easy to follow without any annoying music butting in. I'm planning on binge watching all your videos at the weekend, keep 'em coming. If I may offer a small bit of advice it would be to get yourself proper chainsaw safety boots, trousers and helmet. €200 is a lot cheaper and less painful than a trip to A&E. A chainsaw will only cut you when it's not working, when it's working it will just rip out lumps of flesh. Stay safe and healthy.
Nothin' better than a couple'a hard workin', honest lads just choppin' down a tree. Great stuff you two, beautiful felling, much love from a Texan of Irish descent. Appreciate the book suggestion as well on tree felling with an axe. P.S, y'didn't cheat! You felled the axe by hand, didn't say nothin' 'bout splitting it up by hand, hahaha!
Could you do a video showing how to identify ash die back at various stages and just explain it a little please. It would be very helpful in identifying trees that unfortunately need to be felled vs a perfectly healthy tree. Thanks 👍
@@abobrett6703 it was an invasive disease introduced a few years ago by lazy greedy people that never checked if what was being imported was healthy. Now they have wiped out most of the ash trees in Ireland and if course nobody was held accountable.
I now see why he loves ash for handles on everything.. that’s some dense wood! Listen to that deadening of sound when the axe hits. That’s the sound of really tight grain and well density. Strength…
