Massively refreshing to see international collaboration, skill sharing and some good banter. Doing a great job man, despite what you say about your setbacks. Legend
Honestly am obsessed with your videos. I have been watching you for about 3 years since i started my own arborist company in central Norway. And just the fact that you came here is such an honer to me. Love that you can see how it is in Norway. Honestly I learned all my climbing from you and now when i just moved to a bigger town am hoping to get a lot of jobs😃
That sawmill building is insane! So clean! Sandre is so cool and humble. Definitely has a good mind and good work ethic. He was so happy to see the parts from Gordy!
Farmers are actually pretty much wanted for every job available here in Norway. We have a lot of academics and specialists in all kind of fields, but farmers always have a hands on approach to every job - they think carefully about their own safety, but they always get the job done. Also, there is this saying; In the city, you work until the work day ends - as a farmer you work until the job is done. I can attest to this as a former farmer myself - these days I only work in the forest. But the job has to be done, and nobody else comes along to do it for you, so you might as well stay on it.
The setbacks exercise your patience but you're doing great Jake. Both you guys are pretty easy going and look like you work together easily. You can tell by the way he receives gifts how humble he is as well. Very interesting video. Cool machinery. Thanks for taking the time to make this video Jake. Be safe. Please give Sondre our best wishes from the U.S.
I graduated in 1970 with a degree in Forestry (BScF) my Thesis was on developing Forestry equipment for the small woodlot owner. Sure has come a long way in the last 50 years. I graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick , Canada. Great CZcams channel.
As a Norwegian living in the US of A, I appreciate how other people work in the woods, plus a lot of the cool logging equipment that is coming out of Scandinavia.
this is only how private persons get theire wood tho, companys use forest machines with booms that cut the tree in steps while removing branches at the same time, just search on YT for Ponsse Bear or Logset 12h GTE Hybrid
If I knew you where in Norway so close to my home place, I would have visit both of you guys when you where in the forest. I live only 12 km away from Sondre. My wife actually bought some potatoes to grow from Sondre this spring. So cool that you liked it here in Vindafjord, Norway. :)
9:47 Some people may find it strange to see strangers on private property but in Norway and the rest of the Nordic countries there are 'free roaming laws' (allemansrett) and basically it allows anyone to walk on foot through private (uncultivated) land and it is the basis of outdoor culture of the Nordics.
This is seriously awesome. I own a band mill & do a lot of yard work (trees) for people. I also have a short wood skidder like the one this young man has. His has a longer boom on it though & looks more useful. Mine is primarily for just loading logs on the trailer. Thanks for doing this. Great to see how it's done across the pond. We've gotten to commercialized here.
9:45 The fact that some random person would come walking in the middle of his forest is due to the fact that by Norwegian law you can't deny people access to a forest even when it is your private property. You only have the right to exploit it financially through e.g. logging or hunting, but you can't deny people recreational access.
Interesting. We have that here (usa) if you put your land in a tax mode for commercial forestry. Greatly lowers property tax but you must allow recreational access.
Also you can't stop people from foraging berries or mushrooms in the forest, purposely planted fruit trees and shrubs not included naturally, but the nuts are your own. A weird exclusion that's probably left from a time when the nuts were far more important for food either for people or livestock.
Your videos are great, thanks for all the work you put in.. I like when you hop around and show different things like arbor stuff, reviews, traveling, logging etc. it makes it much more interesting!
Quite impressed with all the stuff that you guys did with the tractor as I started many years ago with just a horse or mule. I also rafted timber in water headed for the ocean. Now just a old man living on memories
Also, Sondre is an incredible character well poised etc. Congrats on the 200k club man, soon you'll surpass you know who. Etc. Best tree/channel ever. Norway is just your golden gem thus far. Your international harvest(er).
Man oh man you are so abundantly blessed jacob! Creating memories and now in Norway learning different skill sets and sharing them with us. They obviously have a different mindset with cleanliness which probably surrounds respect and honor that is not often taught enough here
Here in Norway, nature will reclaim anything left "unclean" over a single summer. I live further north, south of Lofoten at around 68N. By the look of the forest, humidity should be quite high in this region. Growing potatoes is one of my childhood nightmares, as soon as the soil thaws you plant, but every other day you have to weed the field. Eventually the plant will grow to dominance, but weeds sure love 24/7 sunlight. My mothers farm was completely overtaken by raspberry weeds within 2 years, after 25 years of free range sheep keeping it clean came to an end.
This has to be one of my absolute favorite videos man and I watch every one of your videos if you're a route for a new location after this hurricane hits in South Carolina it's almost here. Maybe I can get my boss to fly you out here to the South where we do a lot of pines and oaks we're right here on the beach. Love this combination of working together being that you both are from completely different countries and seeing both sides I bet he is enjoying it
Great video. It takes perseverance to overcome the obstacles of international travel. I hope and pray that your wife feels better soon. Thanks for staying positive - that always works best.
I always used a felling lever when working In the woods. You don’t need brute strength, just rock it gently so the tree starts to tilt. There is a art to snedding too, try n rest the saw on the trunk when taking off the limbs.
Man… every time I see videos of Norway like this is just screams, home to me. Awesome video! I’m in BC so it always impresses me to see the small forestry operations there. Small manageable trees like that are just not what we are used to out here!
Awesome job Jacob! Keep up the great videos. You share history, nature, work, relationships, family, and do a wonderful job merging them all. Squeezing in the drone work when you can is awesome as well!
Sondre what a beautiful country you live in, your family's home is so beautiful too. Great video Jacob, it must be awesome to go to another country to see how they work and live, even though things started off rough it looks like you still had a good time. Take care Sondre and Jake. M. Canada.
Another great video! In Ireland/UK, that tool is called a 'felling bar'. Most have a built in cant-hook like the one used here. Also, that was excellent crane work for a novice operator!
Cripple cut, I've got sixty acres in eastern North Carolina, my trees are much smaller, but it was a pleasure to watch it done in Norway. Thanks! Learned a new cut or two.
You sure put some interesting videos on your channel here. Almost everything you put up is so personable and informative. You're a natural, keep up the good work.
Enjoyed the video. Really great seeing what goes on over there in Norway. Neat tractor and trailer. You guys made it look fun...even though it's hard work. Hard work keeps a man going. Kudos Jacob.
Great to see you logging the old fashioned way. I spent many years logging in Scotland, and the ground was too steep for most modern machinery, so we'd set up a high-line winch system to get the timber to the road side. Bought my first saw at 15 too. (a Jonsered 60, with no vibration dampening or brake system.) (PS, the Scots word for that tool is a Cant-hook.)
Those felling cuts are the exact way that foresty felling is taught in the UK. I’m amazed you’ve not come across a felling lever with cant hook. Nice video and beautiful scenery. Stay safe, there’s so many things that can go wrong.
In the UK we call the fellers pet a breaking bar or felling lever. They are a really useful tool especially for turning logs and rolling hung trees into a gap.
I have exact same crane and trailer in finland. My tractor is valtra, suits better to forest cause it has larger cabin and sraight floor so you can turn seat backwards when loading/unloading. Valtra has allso "twintrack" option and then you have second steeringwheel and pedals on back.
We run timber trailers on forestry tractors in the UK. They also make massive purpose built forwarders with the same sort of trailer. Another common piece of kit is a tractor with a winch on it. I don't know about the rest of Europe, but when we're taking the limbs off a tree on the deck we call it snedding.
Living off your family's ancestral lands, with 700 acres of stunning mountains and landscapes, must be an incredible and rewarding experience. The deep connection to the land, enriched by generations of heritage, provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment unlike any other. Each day, waking up to the breathtaking vistas and the serenity of nature, must evoke a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation for the beauty and abundance that surrounds you. The opportunity to sustainably utilize and pass down this land to future generations creates a lasting legacy, carrying the spirit of your ancestors and preserving the wonders of the natural world for years to come.
31:43 I think it looks like fir too, but they are pretty rare in Scandinavia. Another thing it could be that is a bit more common is larch, but the bark does look more like fir.
That Is a cool little logging rig he has. That was paying it forward Jacob! You got to have a cool experience and able to teach a young man who has a hard time getting supplies safe ways to do things. Limb walking is a super sketchy feeling when you first start doing it. Tie in and a bailout are key. You are a great guy.
Dude so cool to see, that you are in Norway all of a sudden! The socalled "Fellespett" thats a must, I always carried that myself on the tiny bit of logging i did! (just to clear trees from or near power/telephone poles!) Also cool to see the "traditonal" Norwegian lunch hahah
How did the two of you meet? This is where my family came from and I still have family back there that I would love to hook up with at some point. It's a beautiful country and it's a real privilege that you got to share with us thank you so much. Best regards Bob from Virginia USA
That's rad to see in Norway. Interestingly enough, bunks and clam loaders on tractors were super common in Northern Wisconsin. Lots of home made cable jammers too.
Way cool Jake! Awesome equipment, awesome new buddy, nifty experiences! Glad you've discovered the Felling Bar/Lever, those things are as handy as a pocket on a shirt! Don't know why more folks don't use them...
Just gotta love how you can randomly stumble across content like this on CZcams! I was trying to find logging videos from Farming Simulator 22! :D Loved watching this! (now I'm gonna watch more logging videos!)
9:50 The fun thing about that is that in Norway we have free roaming laws, which means we can kinda walk wherever we want in nature. (there are probably some exceptions that I am remembering, but you can go a lot of places)
Massively refreshing to see international collaboration, skill sharing and some good banter. Doing a great job man, despite what you say about your setbacks. Legend
Thank you 🙏
every word true thumb's up
Looking forward to Sondre coming to PNW and felling some Redweeds with Gordy, Anton, and you Jake. Amazing landscape Sondre what a blessing.
I would love to see him using a 72" bar on some monster tree
Sounds like we need to do a fund raiser to get him out there
I second that. He would be in forestry heaven.
Honestly am obsessed with your videos. I have been watching you for about 3 years since i started my own arborist company in central Norway. And just the fact that you came here is such an honer to me. Love that you can see how it is in Norway. Honestly I learned all my climbing from you and now when i just moved to a bigger town am hoping to get a lot of jobs😃
That is absolutely a beautiful area of the world, I would feel so blessed to get to visit. Sondre is a very lucky man to live there.
That sawmill building is insane! So clean! Sandre is so cool and humble. Definitely has a good mind and good work ethic. He was so happy to see the parts from Gordy!
Farmers are actually pretty much wanted for every job available here in Norway. We have a lot of academics and specialists in all kind of fields, but farmers always have a hands on approach to every job - they think carefully about their own safety, but they always get the job done. Also, there is this saying; In the city, you work until the work day ends - as a farmer you work until the job is done. I can attest to this as a former farmer myself - these days I only work in the forest. But the job has to be done, and nobody else comes along to do it for you, so you might as well stay on it.
@@oleandreasbrkke5223 Here in the US, farmers work darn near constantly in order to have any success. It’s a low margin business.
@@alan30189 Yup, same as here. Most farmers would be better off just having a regular day job. But it´s also a lifestyle...
The setbacks exercise your patience but you're doing great Jake.
Both you guys are pretty easy going and look like you work together easily. You can tell by the way he receives gifts how humble he is as well.
Very interesting video. Cool machinery. Thanks for taking the time to make this video Jake. Be safe. Please give Sondre our best wishes from the U.S.
I was hoping that you gave the saws to Sondre as a thank you for paying your way over to Norway. He seems like a really nice young man. Great videos.
Super cool of Gordy to give someone he never met some gear!
A WOW factor for Husqvarna, that really shows what they're made of, very cool.
I graduated in 1970 with a degree in Forestry (BScF) my Thesis was on developing Forestry equipment for the small woodlot owner. Sure has come a long way in the last 50 years. I graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick , Canada. Great CZcams channel.
As a Norwegian living in the US of A, I appreciate how other people work in the woods, plus a lot of the cool logging equipment that is coming out of Scandinavia.
this is only how private persons get theire wood tho, companys use forest machines with booms that cut the tree in steps while removing branches at the same time, just search on YT for Ponsse Bear or Logset 12h GTE Hybrid
@@Zirion123 Well yeah, private people commenting here so..........
If I knew you where in Norway so close to my home place, I would have visit both of you guys when you where in the forest. I live only 12 km away from Sondre. My wife actually
bought some potatoes to grow from Sondre this spring. So cool that you liked it here in Vindafjord, Norway. :)
13:00 "Husqvarna sponsor ad"
13:10 "Friend uses a Stihl chainsaw"
Im dying LOL
Sondre! That boom trailer is the boss and liked that dry joke about Jake's hyper-focus on operating it.
Dry humor is the best, especially when even more dry sand is included.
9:47
Some people may find it strange to see strangers on private property but in Norway and the rest of the Nordic countries there are 'free roaming laws' (allemansrett) and basically it allows anyone to walk on foot through private (uncultivated) land and it is the basis of outdoor culture of the Nordics.
This is seriously awesome. I own a band mill & do a lot of yard work (trees) for people. I also have a short wood skidder like the one this young man has. His has a longer boom on it though & looks more useful. Mine is primarily for just loading logs on the trailer.
Thanks for doing this. Great to see how it's done across the pond. We've gotten to commercialized here.
Norway is home of the Jøtul woodburner. One of the greatest woodburners in the world. My parents have been burning with Jøtul since the late 70's.
Jøtul factory is just down my street. 😅😁
@@aztex6981 wow! I would love to see that!
It’s so cool to see two different cultures and two different ways to do the same thing work so well together. Well done, great video!
Today, on “where in the world is Jake?” …. Very cool man.
9:45 The fact that some random person would come walking in the middle of his forest is due to the fact that by Norwegian law you can't deny people access to a forest even when it is your private property. You only have the right to exploit it financially through e.g. logging or hunting, but you can't deny people recreational access.
Interesting. We have that here (usa) if you put your land in a tax mode for commercial forestry. Greatly lowers property tax but you must allow recreational access.
Also you can't stop people from foraging berries or mushrooms in the forest, purposely planted fruit trees and shrubs not included naturally, but the nuts are your own. A weird exclusion that's probably left from a time when the nuts were far more important for food either for people or livestock.
In Switzerland its similar for work you close paths but the rest of the time it’s normal that people walk around in the forest
Great to see a couple of guys Humble enough to learn from each other in their own profession
This was such an awesome video to watch. Your interactions are so organic and genuine!
Sharing skills with each other, with complete humility. You love to see it!
I always love to see when people exchange tactics and knowledge. Great job done
That logging wagon behind the tractor is sweet!
The one bad part about that video is when it was over :/ great video thanks as always. Hope your enjoying yourself out there living the tree dream.
It was nice to see Sondre more in his element. Great video
When you see that Sondre has been doing this all on his own and then realize why am I not doing the same!
Your videos are great, thanks for all the work you put in.. I like when you hop around and show different things like arbor stuff, reviews, traveling, logging etc. it makes it much more interesting!
Quite impressed with all the stuff that you guys did with the tractor as I started many years ago with just a horse or mule. I also rafted timber in water headed for the ocean. Now just a old man living on memories
That's old school, really cool. I'm sure tough work.
What a great adventure! Thanks for bringing us along.
From this series, this is my favorite episode. I think it was the collaboration that did it for me.
It's impressive the level , politeness that you hear in there conversation, and way they complement each other , very high level of GOOD EDUCATION....
Also, Sondre is an incredible character well poised etc.
Congrats on the 200k club man, soon you'll surpass you know who. Etc.
Best tree/channel ever. Norway is just your golden gem thus far. Your international harvest(er).
Man oh man you are so abundantly blessed jacob! Creating memories and now in Norway learning different skill sets and sharing them with us.
They obviously have a different mindset with cleanliness which probably surrounds respect and honor that is not often taught enough here
Here in Norway, nature will reclaim anything left "unclean" over a single summer.
I live further north, south of Lofoten at around 68N.
By the look of the forest, humidity should be quite high in this region.
Growing potatoes is one of my childhood nightmares, as soon as the soil thaws you plant, but every other day you have to weed the field.
Eventually the plant will grow to dominance, but weeds sure love 24/7 sunlight.
My mothers farm was completely overtaken by raspberry weeds within 2 years, after 25 years of free range sheep keeping it clean came to an end.
This has to be one of my absolute favorite videos man and I watch every one of your videos if you're a route for a new location after this hurricane hits in South Carolina it's almost here. Maybe I can get my boss to fly you out here to the South where we do a lot of pines and oaks we're right here on the beach. Love this combination of working together being that you both are from completely different countries and seeing both sides I bet he is enjoying it
Great video. It takes perseverance to overcome the obstacles of international travel. I hope and pray that your wife feels better soon. Thanks for staying positive - that always works best.
I always used a felling lever when working In the woods. You don’t need brute strength, just rock it gently so the tree starts to tilt. There is a art to snedding too, try n rest the saw on the trunk when taking off the limbs.
Have never been able to understand why anyone would keep their saw off the trunk while snedding.
@@MrGorehound yup. You are expending energy without need.
@@Will-nc7lp exactly. Never lift what you don't need to lift AKA work smartet not harder.
That building is built awesome. Super craftsmanship
Thank you Jacob. I logged timber in my younger days, 50 yrs ago, I like the fulcrum lever. I hope there is more to come of your Euro adventure.
Man… every time I see videos of Norway like this is just screams, home to me. Awesome video! I’m in BC so it always impresses me to see the small forestry operations there. Small manageable trees like that are just not what we are used to out here!
@Kual Svinus British Columbia Canada.
It's so awesome Jake that you get to experience this stuff it's amazing God bless man be safe
Awesome job Jacob! Keep up the great videos. You share history, nature, work, relationships, family, and do a wonderful job merging them all.
Squeezing in the drone work when you can is awesome as well!
Enjoying watching you in Norway & you did well putting the logs in the trailer with the log grapple !
Sondre what a beautiful country you live in, your family's home is so beautiful too. Great video Jacob, it must be awesome to go to another country to see how they work and live, even though things started off rough it looks like you still had a good time. Take care Sondre and Jake. M. Canada.
Another great video!
In Ireland/UK, that tool is called a 'felling bar'. Most have a built in cant-hook like the one used here.
Also, that was excellent crane work for a novice operator!
Felling bar would be the litteral translation of what Sondre said - "fellespett".
Epic. Thank you for taking us along. Best episode ever!:)
Cripple cut, I've got sixty acres in eastern North Carolina, my trees are much smaller, but it was a pleasure to watch it done in Norway. Thanks! Learned a new cut or two.
Cheers from England. Another episode for my daughter to get excited about!
That was awesome, love the tractor/trailer setup. What a great experience!
Thanks for sharing Norway with us
Such a great video. The woodwork on those buildings is incredible
Such a cool experience for both you and Sandre! 👍
You sure put some interesting videos on your channel here. Almost everything you put up is so personable and informative. You're a natural, keep up the good work.
Enjoyed the video. Really great seeing what goes on over there in Norway. Neat tractor and trailer. You guys made it look fun...even though it's hard work. Hard work keeps a man going. Kudos Jacob.
Bless Many blessings for you & Sondre for putting forth an EXCELLENT video. See in America- Sondre. Thanks 😊
We have almost same equipment used in Slovenia. We have these logging trailers but Slovenian brands. Good video Jacob❤
Dude I'm so glad I clicked on this, that was an awesome video, hope to see more Norway in the future!
Great to see you logging the old fashioned way. I spent many years logging in Scotland, and the ground was too steep for most modern machinery, so we'd set up a high-line winch system to get the timber to the road side. Bought my first saw at 15 too. (a Jonsered 60, with no vibration dampening or brake system.) (PS, the Scots word for that tool is a Cant-hook.)
IDK why its so satisfying to see you do this stuff. Just is.
Those felling cuts are the exact way that foresty felling is taught in the UK. I’m amazed you’ve not come across a felling lever with cant hook. Nice video and beautiful scenery. Stay safe, there’s so many things that can go wrong.
We did the same thing on the family farm in the North East US to supplement the rise and fall of milk prices. Also had a gravel pit we sold out of.
Bad ass video!!! Sondre seems like an absolutely awesome person, what a beautiful place!! Always out doing yourself Jacob!! Stay safe!
This is such a cool series of videos! Norway is a great country, Sondre is a cool dude.
That is an awesome video! It was fun to see how they do things in Norway.
So cool to see you here in Norway.
In the UK we call the fellers pet a breaking bar or felling lever. They are a really useful tool especially for turning logs and rolling hung trees into a gap.
Super interesting. Different techniques regionally with different equipment! Thanks
What an awsome operation. great guy and a beautiful place on Gods earth.
Loved watching the tractor and trailer! Well done guys!
I have exact same crane and trailer in finland. My tractor is valtra, suits better to forest cause it has larger cabin and sraight floor so you can turn seat backwards when loading/unloading. Valtra has allso "twintrack" option and then you have second steeringwheel and pedals on back.
We run timber trailers on forestry tractors in the UK. They also make massive purpose built forwarders with the same sort of trailer. Another common piece of kit is a tractor with a winch on it. I don't know about the rest of Europe, but when we're taking the limbs off a tree on the deck we call it snedding.
Living off your family's ancestral lands, with 700 acres of stunning mountains and landscapes, must be an incredible and rewarding experience. The deep connection to the land, enriched by generations of heritage, provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment unlike any other. Each day, waking up to the breathtaking vistas and the serenity of nature, must evoke a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation for the beauty and abundance that surrounds you. The opportunity to sustainably utilize and pass down this land to future generations creates a lasting legacy, carrying the spirit of your ancestors and preserving the wonders of the natural world for years to come.
Hats off to Husky for sending you the saws. What a beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing it as well as sharing your skills.
beautiful place, thanks for this tour ! was fun to watch, nice setup this guy has !
Awesome work Jacob. Looked like a ton of fun👍🏻
Sondre is so appreciative of the WCS parts. Really cool to see even after he's paid a bunch for you to come out there. Super nice guy.
Having two people on site must be so helpful for him, kind of a case of 2+2 = 5. Saves so much time running to and from the tractor etc.
One of your very best videos yet Jacob. Well done. (All the way from Australia)
I feel like this is the best video you have posted yet! Good job!
Such a cool place. Really awesome watching this! Must have been really cool being able to do this.
Dude good job operating the grapple ! Its Hillarious that he knew about the tube salad and had tried it. I love it. Great video Jacob
31:43 I think it looks like fir too, but they are pretty rare in Scandinavia. Another thing it could be that is a bit more common is larch, but the bark does look more like fir.
So cool! Sondre is so kind.
That Is a cool little logging rig he has. That was paying it forward Jacob! You got to have a cool experience and able to teach a young man who has a hard time getting supplies safe ways to do things. Limb walking is a super sketchy feeling when you first start doing it. Tie in and a bailout are key. You are a great guy.
I will be giving a shot to his cutting technique...digging the saw and turning it around.....very interesting...thanks for the videos!
What a shot sondre is. Outstanding.
Dude so cool to see, that you are in Norway all of a sudden!
The socalled "Fellespett" thats a must, I always carried that myself on the tiny bit of logging i did! (just to clear trees from or near power/telephone poles!)
Also cool to see the "traditonal" Norwegian lunch hahah
Very interesting and I love it that he tried/likes the tube salad. I also liked the tube caviar on bread...
I was hoping for more Norway videos!
Jake is a fast learner. For a first time operator of the plant that was impressive.
How did the two of you meet? This is where my family came from and I still have family back there that I would love to hook up with at some point. It's a beautiful country and it's a real privilege that you got to share with us thank you so much. Best regards Bob from Virginia USA
That's rad to see in Norway. Interestingly enough, bunks and clam loaders on tractors were super common in Northern Wisconsin. Lots of home made cable jammers too.
Thanks for sharing, good team Sondre and Jake, you must invite him over for some climbing
Way cool Jake! Awesome equipment, awesome new buddy, nifty experiences! Glad you've discovered the Felling Bar/Lever, those things are as handy as a pocket on a shirt! Don't know why more folks don't use them...
beautiful little sawmill building. so clean!
Just gotta love how you can randomly stumble across content like this on CZcams! I was trying to find logging videos from Farming Simulator 22! :D Loved watching this! (now I'm gonna watch more logging videos!)
That was a cool vid Jacob, awesome to see how they harvest timber.
I can just picture Gordy’s face when he seen the tube caviar lol
😂
Beautiful setup he has. He’s got the sawmill shed of my dreams.
Such a great video! Well done guys 👏👏👏
Love that lever tool to help drop the tree.
9:50 The fun thing about that is that in Norway we have free roaming laws, which means we can kinda walk wherever we want in nature.
(there are probably some exceptions that I am remembering, but you can go a lot of places)