Don't worry about us and feeling you have to film everything. The $ comes first and we all understand that so whenever you do a vid we are just appreciative for it but I think we all know the job comes first and if we are lucky enough to see it than its just a bonus but you do you brother!!😎
Quite possibly the first person to articulate why starting with the angle cut is recommended. Everyone else: “because it’s the best way, just do it how I showed you.” Reg: “it’s easier to match a horizontal to an angle than vice versa” oooooooh thank you!
The other issue is how the bar could be trapped if you reverse the normal order. If the back cut is done first, there is less wood to hold the tree upright and you risk trapping your bar before the wedge can be removed. Since sculpting the wedge is really critical, guys want significant wood holding the tree upright while they deal with minor imperfections of the wedge. Then they do the back cut, which naturally opens for the bar as the tree begins its lean. Some guys will reverse the standard order for a back leaning tree, with the rationale that they don't want to trap the bar when doing the back cut. So for a back leaner they might do the back cut, place a wedge, then finish with the face cut.
spelunkerd wtf. Thats not reversing anything. That’s just not making a notch. Reverse would be making a backcut and after the tree hits the ground trying to make the notch. Sorry to spoil your profound observations.
spelunkerd “sculpt wedge” “trapping your bar before the wedge can be removed” you are absolutely clueless. Why are you talking in such depth about something you OBVIOUSLY know nothing about. Nothing you wrote makes any sense whatsoever. Stop! THINK! If you remove all the wood up to the hinge on a back lean and just place a wedge by the time you’re done with the notch there will be nothing left and just fall to the side. For a back lean with no pull, you need a smaller, yet more open notch, and slowing make the back cut and release the fibers only as you advance and wedge, stack wedges and slowly cut until it falls. Makes absolutely no sense to EVER make a back cut before a notch and especially not a leaner. IF ITS PINCHING THE BAR IT MEANS IT FALLING BACK ON YOU AND YOU DID IT WRONG. If a tree ever pinches right after you start making the backcut, if you had made a backcut even before the notch IT WOULD MAKE IT WORSE.
Thank you Reg for posting on our behalf and thanks for the tree analysis. You never know when one sentence you share might redirect another climber on any given day and potentially prevent an accident or save a life. That's a pretty good gift to the public. Thanks for the effort. Nice job. (that little motor blew me away) 👍✌
You and I are about the same age and have been doing tree work about the same length of time. It's interesting that you bring up "identity", I was just thinking about that the other day. I love tree work when it's on my terms. I guess that's why I consider myself semi retired since my 30's. I have no plans to fully retire, I feel good at 54 and will do this as long as my body allows, which I hope is many years from now. Thanks Reg, I thoroughly enjoy your philosophy and insight.
Hey Reg I've watched all of your videos, not just the ones about felling trees, but the hikes into the forest & the shared feelings about the negative impact we have on nature rather than trying to live in harmony with it. Also know you like music & playing piano. I see you as a many faceted channel with many undercurrents and not as just what you do for work. In fact that's one of the main reasons I watch your channel for posted videos because from the little you've shared I like & respect the person you seem to be:) Stay safe Reg...much respect!
Thank you for taking the time to post. I learn something from each of your videos. Love the capstan on the chipper. My chip truck has a knuckleboom with a winch on it but it's slooooooooow.
Hi Reg, George here. I sure appreciate the pace of your thoughts. I think at a similar pace and I tend to manage natural physics of what ever the task is too. If my path ever crosses yours, I will offer to drag brush for a couple days to say thank you for the insights you have made available. Right on, George.
When you said earlier that you might stop doing videos... This isn't ordinary for most people or for me either. Your work alone is very nice to watch. More than that, your personality is very calm and friendly for us and that's why your videos are enjoyable to watch. I hope a good health for you and keep making these wonderful videos thanks.
Reg, thanks a lot for sharing your observations, thought processes, and techniques.... distilled as we know by years of intelligent, conscientious, experience. As a mid-60's very small time beginner (compared to many).... who loves the work but is still debating whether this is wisest use of my time in my aging years......... videos like this from guys like you are very encouraging and helpful. Best regards and keep staying safe, mate!
I like this video and the topic of working alone. I’m doing it weekly. I used to run a big crew.. I got really fat and stressed out. Also I’m getting ready to put the same winch on the back of my chipper!
“Because I am nice like that” 😂 if your sense of humour was any drier tumbleweed would blow from your mouth ! And the way you keep a straight face like basil Fawlty!! 🤣 Nice video that was different I haven’t heard you talk so much I thought you were a mute😝. Love the videos of hazards on roadside cliff faces and you need to get out for a walk in the national parks again soon please they are awesome videos 💪 take care mate oh it’s supposed to be the APF this weekend but it’s cancelled (gutted) 😤 thanks reg stay safe
Your experience not only shows through, but I can tell from the way you spoke and explained through the job your thoughts, and the explanation of your techniques, you have taught a lot of beginners such as myself. I have but 2 words for you Mr Coates..........THANK YOU!
Reg, I do a good bit of solo work and very much appreciate you sharing some of your solo work and insight on getting it done. I also very much appreciate you giving a bit of personal insight about being more than just a "tree cutter", thank you. Keep yourself safe! Randy
Excellent Reg and thanks for taking the time for camera set-up on this one. I'm sure everyone realizes the multiple responsibilities of a family man but enjoy watching your expertise in action. Thanks...
I saw you first taking Buckin to the ancient Walbran forest and had no idea who you were. Seemed like a cool fella who had appreciation for the trees. I’ve watched a lot of your videos now, and found some helpful things from you to ponder and deeply consider. I’m amazed by the work you do, but I’m going to look, and hopefully find videos about your other interests.
if you read this reg , please dont give these videos up , there informative , at times highly amusing and keeping us safer out there , we know it takes your valuable time up , but we appreciate you sharing your hard earned knowledge , i for one have high regard for the time you have spent in the industry and your skill level , only just discovered your videos and honestly there nothing short of brilliant , thankyou and my regards to you .
most often Im nodding my head saying yes, a loud . I agree .. as if I'm rt there with you . super appreciate your many years of shared education .. Joe from California
You are a huge inspiration to me. Ik you hear it a lot but thank you for taking the time to share your expertise. It matters a lot to young tree guys like myself.
Cheers Reg, I really enjoy looking at the range of equipment you use across the various videos, and of course the imaginative rigging techniques you come up with. I for one realise that what you film is yer "day job" and the other parts of yer life are private !!!! and why not. BUT, I would've loved being a fly on the line to have seen the oak tree job you described..............but hey ho. Thank You.
The topic of the videos don't matter. I've watched every one of your videos and enjoyed them. Whether they were piano playing, nature / scenery or cleaning house with a leaf blower. It's an unfulfilled morning when there is not a video from you, Buckin' and Bjarne Butler. Thanks for the extra work you put in making them.
I thought it was a PERFECT amount of video content versus off camera work time. I don't feel like I need to see every little side branch cut off and fall to the ground. I see how it was, how it got down, and the stacking for the customer. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and time with us!
I very much appreciate you putting out videos they are all very entertaining to me and I learn stuff as well as get another perspective from you for that I thank you!
Somehow you're different than other tree guys on youtube and I mean that in a positive way. The way you work seems to involve a bit more detail where others would skip and rush in. Or maybe it's simply like you stated in the end of the video, that trees aren't your life. I remember a piano video and watching you play made me think: there's more to this guy than just cutting trees. Thanks for uploading this video. The detail "I am not in doubt, I'm simply careful" did put a smile to my face, maybe because this is exactly my own attitude while working trees.
Because he actually knows what he's talking about and doing I come from a background of loggers and you can tell the confidence and the smarts and different rigging that you can do he's awesome
Love seeing those conventional undercuts. Quality control guys have all but made those a thing of the past in production felling in the west. Those undercuts come in handy though
Great vid Reg, down to earth and honest. Good practical advice and seeing a satisfying drop bang on your mark. I look forward to your next video. Best wishes from Devon.
It always looks cool from any angle when you drop a big dead piece and it smashes on the ground. The winch was a nice addition onto the chipper. Nice mount for it too
If you stick the dogs in the top kerf with the saw flat it should meet if you angle cut is also level on both sides. Its nice to be able to look down the top kerf and see the chain meet the far side and also you know its cut close when the top kerf opens abit.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your content very much. Grewup in the woods ,my cut timber. Some of my best memories evolve the sound of a saw running. Stay Safe and Well. Hello from the States
Great job as usual reg. I kinda dig your videos where you explain things or just give your thoughts on things more so than the climbing vids, but seeing where you work and the scenery is awesome too
Watching as I comment. Thanks for the content! As you’re giving your game plan on the cedars, I’m agreeing with your POA! 🤣 Our line of work is a different game when working alone.
I get a little extra satisfaction when i work alone, and ive also found that i enjoy it, and need it on occasion. Even if it does require a littke more work.
Great to see someone working smart and not hard as always there Reg. Also just to add that the time you take filming and editing even though tedious and time consuming for you is very much appreciated this side as a viewer so just to say thank you is all.
I'm right with you Reg, I have no help most of the time, at home or on the job. I very much like making videos but it is a big eater of time, and ATTENTION. I like planning video's out and often am working out the details of a job and thinking about how fun it will be to film, but when it comes to the day for that job, I often don't even take a camera with me, because it is just time to get it done and done safely. Thanks for sharing, good to see you, take care
I like tree work that’s why I started to watch an I like guys with knowledge an ability but I kept watching because of just a no nonsense type of fella an do appreciate your time to make vids so thanks for your time an being for Pennsylvania we dont have huge trees like you guys do kinda makes you think I may crap my pants if had to go that high in a tree
I watch your channel for one reason, to see Reg Coates up a big tree, doing what ever is needed. Just video the unusual tree jobs...IF...you have the time. Like the 200+ feet trees, or the " Mighty " Martin Evans dropping that giant across the road. I seriously doubt any viewer believes tree work is all there is to Reg Coates, BUT, tree work is the reason forty eight thousand subscribers are watching your channel.
Been binging on Buckin today and he sent me over. Looked at a couple of you're hiking pics too. Thanks for the angle cut tip. You're next on the binge list. 👍
Can relate to your synopsis Breaks from tree work can be healthy, sure it pays the bills, but it’s all about balance and new skills personally speaking only
Reg, it is nice to see that you are still alive and working. I totally understand you view point on when you do and don't make videos. Thank you for this instructional video. Stay safe.
Nice work, as always Reg, and I appreciate the solo perspective! There is a reason I don't make videos, and that is just what you stated, in that there are so many better ways to spend one's time! That said, I'm thankful that you do take the time to edit so much of your top-notch footage and put it out for us to watch....always entertaining and educational from a very non-condescending perspective! Agreed completely that what I do for a living, however accomplished, does not make who I am as a person! Cheers, and continue to work safe!
Thanks so much for sharing Reg! Appreciate the extra effort that you put into training those who will listen. Regarding diagonal first; that's my preferred and if done in good light I find I can sight through the kerf to aid matching the cuts. I'm in your debt. Chris
Thanks for taking the time to video this one, appreciated. Good to see/hear your perspective on working solo and that other things are just as if not more important than work and youtube. Best wishes from Scotland, where the day is just dawning but not good - forecast is for heavy rain all day (first for weeks). And our politicians are probably going to vote to extend the Coronavirus Act for another 6 months later on, despite there being way more people dying from flu than Covid.
