Taking Down a Big Black Oak

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
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    see also Damien's Channel below
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Komentáře • 224

  • @bendean9667
    @bendean9667 Před 4 lety +7

    Man, I have learned so much from just watching your videos! I'm only a 1+ year tree removal guy that fell into the industry due to Hurricane Michael (panhandle of Florida). Trust me, I wouldn't try any of this on my own, if it wasn't for a very talented 30 year climber I'm partnered with. Between working with him, and honestly, watching your videos, I've learned a tremendous amount about the art of what you guys do. I've also learned that it's very hard work, extremely dangerous, and requires an enormous amount of skill and technique. If it weren't for the telecom career I'm 20+ years into, I would love to try it full time. Please, don't stop making the videos, they are awesome!

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal Před 4 lety +10

    "Hooter of a tree....." 😉
    "I'm sure you know if you know and if you don't know you don't know....." 😜
    Some really fantastic video and editing August.
    I really liked the shots of the crane picking while Joe was in the other side
    getting his cuts rigged out. Another great video showing a great crew getting
    it done. Huge props and respect to you and your crew August.
    You, Damien, Joe, Jeff, Wyatt and anyone else who was there, keep yourselves safe! 😎👍❤️🌲
    Randy

  • @scottfuller5194
    @scottfuller5194 Před 4 lety

    It was a pleasure to see such exceptional arboring, with proper procedures, proper personal protective equipment and overall safety......an excellent example of professional workmanship and overall quality assurance......well done to the company and its excellent employees....!

  • @michaela1655
    @michaela1655 Před 4 lety +18

    I hope those big sections end up on a sawmill. That would make some beautiful lumber.

  • @michaela1655
    @michaela1655 Před 4 lety +14

    As a homeowner it must be hard to have to let a tree like that go. And really hard to swallow the bill for doing so. I understand why it needs to be done. And I am glad that there are people like you who can do it safely.

    • @bigjohn6458
      @bigjohn6458 Před 4 lety +2

      i just had 2 oaks removed a week ago, one about that size and one larger. now the yard feels naked and my savings account is is alot lighter lol

    • @GiovD
      @GiovD Před 4 lety +1

      @@bigjohn6458 How much did it cost?

    • @bigjohn6458
      @bigjohn6458 Před 4 lety +2

      @@GiovD $4,800

  • @mymortonisms
    @mymortonisms Před 4 lety +8

    Insane, how tiny some of those picks look until they get to the ground! Those were some big picks August!

  • @ajkolodziejski118
    @ajkolodziejski118 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the videos! I was a logger years ago and have felled thousands of trees and dozens of urban trees. You have a great team and are spot on. Awesome to watch what you do. 👍

  • @jonnsmusich
    @jonnsmusich Před 4 lety +6

    Quite the artist! I guess your skill and precision and attention to detail with the trees translated into your video skills. Always a pleasure to watch and appreciate.

  • @lincolnlane9235
    @lincolnlane9235 Před 4 lety +1

    I love how you stage the early cuts on the ground to be a catch/cradle for that last big trunk cut and it falls in complete obedience across there! Watching these vids, and then watching some of the “tree cutting fail” vids, has me observing their lack of technique and saying out loud, “duuuude, that’s going to fall RIGHT on your house cutting it that way” - and it does. Learned so much about safety and proper cutting from watching these vids.

  • @royallclark6331
    @royallclark6331 Před 4 lety +2

    I used to live west of you in Brookings. I made many pieces of mission style furniture from black oak. Nice looking when milled up the the grain of the wood could take on a mind of it's own. I believe that most of that black oak got milled into flooring for that reason. Kinda miss Southern Oregon.... BTW great video with a super sound track!

  • @dustonc1
    @dustonc1 Před 4 lety +2

    There's a beautiful calm between the shots, editing, and music. Thanks for your attention to detail in your videos!

  • @jackwood8307
    @jackwood8307 Před 4 lety

    Big trees like that are getting rare out in the wild. Urban environments are becoming where you find them. Great job on safety and bringing it down. Like your videos.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  Před 4 lety

      Black oak

    • @jackwood8307
      @jackwood8307 Před 4 lety

      August Hunicke/ was in too big of hurry to watch the video and didnt catch that! Still an awesome tree. Keep em coming!

  • @danclas5983
    @danclas5983 Před 4 lety +2

    Love watching you guy's work August. It's no doubt you have a great crew . It's not just a job, it's tree life and it show's. Loved the in tree coffee delivery too. Awesome job!!!

  • @cotreerat9108
    @cotreerat9108 Před 3 lety

    this tree came down with dignity. This video pays utmost respect!!

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for another great job, August. 😃👌👏👏👏👏

  • @michaelremski8295
    @michaelremski8295 Před 4 lety +13

    "Coffee Run" whole new perspective. Septic tank, of course it's a 6 ft tree.

  • @qualitytime4854
    @qualitytime4854 Před 4 lety

    My old ground guy Bill could tie a coffee cup on my climbing line no sweat using a couple half hitches. Works mint even with those cheap paper cups. Monster of a tree crane worthy for sure.

  • @aaronandrews3059
    @aaronandrews3059 Před 4 lety

    Great job. Too bad that trunk couldn't be sent to the lumber yard. All that wood would make such beautiful furniture.

  • @patrickmorgan3326
    @patrickmorgan3326 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video editing, it was like watching a ballet. Your crew is so professional you make the work look easy.

  • @scatoutdebutter
    @scatoutdebutter Před 4 lety +1

    1:17+ Thanks for the lesson and insights! ... and congratulations to Wyatt on the saw and for working for such a boss... great video.

  • @colsinclair7793
    @colsinclair7793 Před 4 lety +6

    I work for a company who gets millions every year & yet we do not have anywhere near the equipment you guys have. I'll need to be having a word. Looks class

  • @dannoquin7322
    @dannoquin7322 Před 4 lety

    Excellent audio accompaniment, what pros alround !

  • @BaumpflegeMertens
    @BaumpflegeMertens Před 4 lety +5

    Greetings from germany! Like the Ax 19 and the new Vermeer ctx. Nice job ! Crane is in my " to do list " .... stay save and buissy my friend and say " hey " to Everybody , speciell greetings to you and your Dad ! Keep it running my friend

  • @timothyspurlin9526
    @timothyspurlin9526 Před 4 lety +16

    I haven’t commented in a while. But I haven’t missed a video. And it never gets old watching you guys. You guys really are the dream team! August you must be proud and you have been extremely blessed. Keep doing what you do 👍🏻

    • @stevebrough304
      @stevebrough304 Před 2 lety

      That's exactly what I was thinking too. As I do every time I watch their videos...

  • @stevescholes8192
    @stevescholes8192 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome as always. Nice first saw as well. Keep up the good work, love learning from you and your crew.
    Steve

  • @munched55
    @munched55 Před 4 lety +10

    Bi-Polar Oak from sucking up the septic for years I'll bet. Grammy win for the soundtrack (Uncredited). Nice going.

    • @Chevron.Muskoka
      @Chevron.Muskoka Před 4 lety +1

      Some of the worst cottonwoods Ive done was where all the backyards of the homes met each other along this old road easement. MASSIVE poplar along it and every yard weeping directly into them.

  • @boyse69
    @boyse69 Před 4 lety +1

    Lovely first saw for Wyatt great investment ! He can work with that all day so light and powerful Make sure he knows how to clean the Air filter Some great video's on CZcams on how to Auto tune this Saw ! Thanks for Another Great video August

  • @ladydi4runner
    @ladydi4runner Před 4 lety +2

    Such cohesive teamwork August. 👍Reflection of your management skills. Loved the soundtrack. List of track names please?, Thanks.

  • @michaelhurst4818
    @michaelhurst4818 Před 4 lety

    This video creates a sense of reverence for the tree. Such a massive living organism handled so professionally. Also the editing is amaze balls! Seriously, when the earth is about t explode, these videos need to be included in Earth Ark.

  • @user-oz5ke3qt8n
    @user-oz5ke3qt8n Před 11 měsíci

    Good Job August and everyone ( Dead Tree Hugger Man ) ty nice video Ron

  • @Woodman_Custom_Sawing
    @Woodman_Custom_Sawing Před 4 lety

    Lots of good firewood in that tree!

  • @cannonball9478
    @cannonball9478 Před 4 lety +1

    Majestic crane and coffee work lads 👍

  • @TreeNerdi
    @TreeNerdi Před 4 lety +3

    @4:00 your music is awesome. 5/4 timing. Delicious to interested ears.

  • @robertpitkanen4194
    @robertpitkanen4194 Před 4 lety

    Nice and safe great job.

  • @PatrickWagz
    @PatrickWagz Před 4 lety +1

    Nice work, gentlemen!
    Tell the homeowner to clean the leaves outta his roof valley and that other roof.
    HA!

  • @stevebrough304
    @stevebrough304 Před 2 lety

    As always, a great video. I kept having this feeling that Clint Eastwood would make a guest appearance. I stumbled on Damien's video first. Then yours back to back. Enjoyed seeing them this way. I want some Dutch Brothers Coffee lol closest one to me is almost 80 miles away from me. Thanks for the video.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  Před 2 lety +1

      I quit drinking the stuff like 70 or 80 or something days ago. 😁

  • @deesestrees
    @deesestrees Před 4 lety +1

    All those picks looked very smooth. Great teamwork.

  • @erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218

    Masterful editing and rich in great hidden detail. Every video is a vignette into your team’s purposeful, quiet, inner strength showing mindfulness with humble intent!

  • @CB_ChaosLove
    @CB_ChaosLove Před 4 lety

    That was very professional operation there!

  • @eucalyptusleemcconnell8314

    Rather nice you are going half's with the young man with the new saw well done mate perfect example of the understanding and compassionate employer tip of my hat to you August good sir thanks for sharing mate nice

  • @joshuap7501
    @joshuap7501 Před 3 lety

    Such a humble teacher not a boss and i think that is the definition of a friend??

  • @paulkelly1702
    @paulkelly1702 Před 4 lety

    That tree was beastly! Fine job of bringing it down.

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew Před 4 lety +1

    If that flue is venting a wood burner then you have made this customer doubly happy. A few days work and there’s enough quality firewood to heat that house for five years or so.
    And great chain tech talk. Knowledge is king.

    • @latouselatrec
      @latouselatrec Před 4 lety

      It looked like he chippered most of it, and the big ones go to a Sawyer?

  • @dwaynemadsen964
    @dwaynemadsen964 Před 4 lety +4

    Another great video from the MB Team. I am curious about the attachments I am seeing on the top arm of some Unicenders. If you have already discussed them could you point me to which video, please? They look a lot more rope friendly. [edit] I found the Drum. Keep up the good work, both tree and other :) and stay safe.

  • @jaybrooks2502
    @jaybrooks2502 Před 4 lety

    Takes good equipment and good people to do good work!

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N Před 4 lety +1

    Multi-talented you are, precise arborist as well as a great video editor!
    Thanks for the video.

  • @neekniggit3606
    @neekniggit3606 Před 4 lety +1

    August any chance of coordinating a working vacation in the future? NO I am not an CZcams stalker. LOL I have a small tree service constituting just me. I have been having a hard time finding decent ground crew, but I would like to spend a week climbing per your way and learning how to grow my company into something that I can be proud of. Ideally training the younger folk in the tree climbing industry and starting a sustainable high quality furniture company,

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  Před 4 lety

      I’m not really set up for that. Besides we’re probably better on CZcams than we are in real life.

  • @backwoodsengineer
    @backwoodsengineer Před 4 lety +1

    Damnit man, such a nice edit. This isn’t just arborist work, this is art.

  • @rdick218
    @rdick218 Před 3 lety

    Love the music with this one. Sounds like some Radio Head. The work was cool to watch as always.

  • @richardbohlingsr3490
    @richardbohlingsr3490 Před 4 lety

    You kicked butt on that piece of wood.

  • @blex5579
    @blex5579 Před 4 lety

    i witnessed a similar take-down here in germany years ago...space was so cramped, barely nothing fitted in there, yet they managed to take it down with no damage at all...cheers and all

  • @everbladesplm895
    @everbladesplm895 Před 4 lety +13

    This was a Steven Spielberg prodution
    The music and removal of tree together was exceptional
    5 Stars

    • @blex5579
      @blex5579 Před 4 lety

      Spielberg can like this guys` boots...

  • @northernninjarunner5506

    Drinking tea watching the video listening to some of the mellowest music you have ever used on a video August 👍

  • @reonrounds7404
    @reonrounds7404 Před 4 lety

    That tree was a beast!!! Very cool to see it coming down with the crane and with Joe!! Job well done boys keep up the good work!💪💪😁

  • @aaronmcgraw9817
    @aaronmcgraw9817 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job! How many hours did it take, and how much did you price the tree at? I'm curious if your prices are similar to ours in upstate NY. Love all your videos!

  • @proxy7863
    @proxy7863 Před 4 lety +2

    Great job! Such a shame to see a nice tree like that go. Tell Damian to put his chin strap on ;p

  • @Gigharborbigfoot
    @Gigharborbigfoot Před 4 lety +1

    The 462c is a bad ass saw! Your an awesome employer and you finished the job despite running behind schedule. God works all things for the good of those that love Him.

  • @mikerom9958
    @mikerom9958 Před 4 lety

    Thanks August, hope you, your family, and staff have a great Christmas, and prosperous New Year. Cheers!

  • @Johnnydoxx
    @Johnnydoxx Před 4 lety

    I enjoy your videos and learn from your techniques, although I will never climb, I'm too old. On this one I really really liked the music, especially the first portion. Thanks for posting your videos.

  • @TheBearcat1957
    @TheBearcat1957 Před 4 lety +1

    Great soundtrack!

  • @jerrypelletier2328
    @jerrypelletier2328 Před 4 lety

    Very professional equipment, fun to watch you guys!

  • @pablocruise678
    @pablocruise678 Před 4 lety +1

    Hooter of a tree.... such a satisfying vid.. Thanks AH!!! Merry Christmas to the crew and the family!! Keep ‘em coming!!

  • @tealjacks9125
    @tealjacks9125 Před 4 lety

    loving the flicker of the fireplace through the door and the crow calling out and the rest of the vid of course.. nice job ..nice new saw too.

  • @mrolfe8341
    @mrolfe8341 Před 4 lety

    Very relaxing watch -nice teamwork!

  • @lindamorris3693
    @lindamorris3693 Před rokem

    That would be a life time of fire wood...you guys are most definitely the dream team

  • @mfahim1995
    @mfahim1995 Před 4 lety +3

    You guys ever get tired of having so much fun and making it look so easy? Hahah. Love it 👍🏻

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo Před 4 lety +1

    the music kinda reminded me of an old western , mixed with flamenco style .. awesome ..

    • @michaelryall7893
      @michaelryall7893 Před 4 lety +1

      A Ghost town- Quincas Moreira. Lovely music as is Damians music on his vid...

  • @michaelmogensen2892
    @michaelmogensen2892 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi August.
    Could you please make a video about what the man in the tree is doing while branches are lowered to the ground? Do he climb up the trunks himself to anchor the tree or is he lifted up?

  • @marosalpinbt
    @marosalpinbt Před 4 lety

    Greetings from Hungary! Great video and nice job
    as usually. I have learned a lot from you over the years!
    Thanks!

  • @brandonkarhu5599
    @brandonkarhu5599 Před 4 lety

    Dutch Bro Coffee Crane Delivery. Love it. I like to see that full wrap on the 462. Nope, it's a good excuse to keep your saw out of the dirt. lol

  • @AndrexT
    @AndrexT Před 4 lety

    What were the two little v-cuts in the tree at 8:40? To stop the safety rope from moving? Nice timber towards the base of the tree. Great video, effects and soundtrack.

  • @shanesouza4303
    @shanesouza4303 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic edit. Sometimes simple is easier on the 👀. Its not working man blues or X video, but the quality is just as good. Tnx for bringing us along for the ride. Happy Holidays ery1.

  • @alwayshungry24
    @alwayshungry24 Před 4 lety

    great video

  • @Gunfighter25.5
    @Gunfighter25.5 Před 4 lety +3

    Would you show how you attach the crane rope to the big limbs for your lifts? Thanks

  • @davidgambler1591
    @davidgambler1591 Před 3 lety

    Hey Aug, wha about a custom vertical chipper, the Craner just drops the pick straight down into the mouth, chipperman can stop it to untie.

  • @kimkaufman6510
    @kimkaufman6510 Před 4 lety

    I can not stop watching

  • @rico1319
    @rico1319 Před 4 lety

    Nice job, all the way around! Music made it I guess you could say kind of sad!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

  • @troytreeguy
    @troytreeguy Před 4 lety

    Way to get it done in one day 💪 try to feed brush from the drivers side with the mini skid, the grapple spin works better that way. Obviously if the site permits. Be well MB Crew

  • @Jeroen-zb2iz
    @Jeroen-zb2iz Před 4 lety

    What is the device Damien is climbing with single rope? Is it specially made for srt? Don't need a rope wrench?
    Nice video! Always cool to see some prep work from the climber. How he gets the rigging rope up there etc....

  • @chamness964
    @chamness964 Před 4 lety

    I like both video's. Awesome job guys!

  • @coilstreeservice9398
    @coilstreeservice9398 Před 4 lety

    WOW, That thing was a freaking monster! excellent job y’all did!

  • @kevinkovalesky3389
    @kevinkovalesky3389 Před 4 lety

    Seems like most the trees up there are vertical kinda makes it easy to pick with the crane. I wish the trees down here or in Florida were like that but the trees up there are a lot taller also

  • @32jdmiller
    @32jdmiller Před 4 lety

    Would love to hear more about how you like to have a saw set up. I'm a landscaper in NH and we do some pruning but nothing on the scale you operate at. I run a husky 562xp with a 20" bar and a old 44 with a 15" bar. I couldn't tell you what I have for chain currently. Your insight on how you choose what you do I would find very interesting

  • @xxchugchugxx420
    @xxchugchugxx420 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Video Man the skills Lol August did your Truck sell yet ??

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  Před 4 lety

      Not yet

    • @xxchugchugxx420
      @xxchugchugxx420 Před 4 lety

      @@AugustHunicke If i had that kind of $ i would in a heartbeat ,kinda surprised actually .Hey brother much respect to you and your crew .

  • @gregbrown9271
    @gregbrown9271 Před 4 lety

    Music almost put me to sleep nice job 😎👍

  • @missymcneal327
    @missymcneal327 Před 4 lety +1

    Watching your videos is my favorite thing to do on my lunch break!🙌💜

  • @devondunkle1063
    @devondunkle1063 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful

  • @doughboy1966
    @doughboy1966 Před 4 lety

    Great team effort. That was a monster.

  • @sc0270
    @sc0270 Před 4 lety

    Great video Guys!
    I always see a idea/tip within your video's that helps me when I'm climbing or working. Appreciate y'all. Im in the need for new boots. Any recommendations on tree climbing boot and spur climbing boot?
    Thanks August.

  • @Thetreefella
    @Thetreefella Před 4 lety

    You have an awesome team August!!! You do great work!!!!!

  • @petermccall8975
    @petermccall8975 Před 4 lety

    Elegant!

  • @davmatheophilus159
    @davmatheophilus159 Před 4 lety

    Are any of the sections of big wood ever hauled off for milling? The trunk and other two sections looked very clean.

  • @dan-dan-da-treeman
    @dan-dan-da-treeman Před 4 lety

    Just awesome as usual. Thumbs up!

  • @ngtflyer
    @ngtflyer Před 4 lety

    One of the best videos you have ever put together. The music and editing/timing are excellent.

  • @joshpomponio2993
    @joshpomponio2993 Před 4 lety

    That’s was a lot to get done in a day but good guys workin in same direction can get a lot done great vid if u don’t know an if u don’t shame on u be safe fellas

  • @treeswithrieke8356
    @treeswithrieke8356 Před 4 lety

    That ax chipper is definitely a great machine but it might be time to get a bigger truck soon? But as always great work u guys are an inspiration for a lot of others

  • @thelastdetail1
    @thelastdetail1 Před 4 lety

    What a really great team you guys are.

  • @KennysTreeRemoval
    @KennysTreeRemoval Před 4 lety

    Good work as always August.

  • @eucalyptusleemcconnell8314

    Really nice edit August

  • @davidnuckols8151
    @davidnuckols8151 Před 4 lety +1

    With music like that you can make videos more than forty minutes long. Nice video.