This episode is a follow-up to my earlier video ( • Old Growth Storm Damag... ) where I took you on a hike to meet some fallen giants, a cluster of wind blown hemlocks in a fairly inaccessible part of the property.
I'm going through the potentially dangerous task of liming the tree, or removing the branches and making the area around the trunk clearer and safer to work in.
Once that was done I was finally able to measure the length and diameter properly.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
• Forestry Diameter Tape Measure: amzn.to/3nT1aT6
• Oregon Protective Helmet with Visor: amzn.to/3pxXdmZ
• Chainsaw Chaps: amzn.to/44NA5Bi
• Earth Pak roll-top waterproof backpack: amzn.to/3M1ukIP
• ATV Tek Cargo Bag: amzn.to/44xWqTh
• Brush Axe: I use here (and in many videos) is my favorite outdoor tool of all, this exact model I bought 15 years ago isn't made anymore, but I just ordered the new version to see how it compares: amzn.to/3LF6elS - It's concept of combining a hooked pull-knife, a nicely weighted chopping tool, with a blunt hammer style tip is very useful in the forest. I believe it’s based on the Woodman's Pal (amzn.to/42vTLaY) which is a WWII era design made in the USA, and is considerably more costly. I also have one of these, but I prefer the lighter stainless steel Elk Ridge version as my everyday carry.
In this video I mostly use my trusty DeWalt Flexvolt 60V Max 16" electric chainsaw (DCCS670X1 - which has sadly been discontinued) but I hope to upgrade soon to the much more beefy DCCS677B - 20" 4hp version from the DeWalt electric chainsaw line: amzn.to/3nfbqVk - Or if I can't save up enough cash for that, I'll go for the 18" version instead: amzn.to/42td3Ob [DO NOT buy DeWalt's 12" 20v mini-saw, it's junk].
I'll miss this 16" saw though, it fits perfectly into my ATV Tek Cargo Bag and the Earth Pak roll-top waterproof backpack I use all the time to haul tools and supplies.
LINKS MENTIONED:
The slightly dated but very informative series of instructional videos on "Bucking and Felling" from @worksafebc is 17 episodes, starting with some history, but then diving into safe practices for each step in the process. If you're around chainsaws often, or even just big trees, they're worth a watch:
• BC Faller Training Sta...
Thanks for watching! Comment if you have any questions about any of this.
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13 май 2023
