HUGE Redwood REMOVAL

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • It has to go. Damaging structure. This monster is not an old tree. How old you ask? I tell you at the end. Go ahead and guess before you watch. This longer video tells the whole story. 4 days work in only 30 minutes! AND, we milled all the lumber too.

Komentáře • 397

  • @thomasmcdonald5887
    @thomasmcdonald5887 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Guys , I’m from west Tennessee. I cut timber for 20 years and now I’m working for a tree service. And I just wanted to tell you that I feel blessed to have the knowledge I’ve gained and I’m always open for more. Your attitudes seem to be the same and I LOVE it. Nothing worse than a cocky know it all in our business. I would help on a job like this for a week for free just to be in California 😁. Be safe guys and please soak up some Beautiful west coast sun for me. It’s raining here and I’m off work watching you guys and having a blast.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety

      Thomas McDonald yeah, spoiled here but we pay for that nice weather with absurd costs of living. A 200 k house In Tennessee is well over a million here. So, Tennessee is not sounding too bad.

    • @Sethhaun78
      @Sethhaun78 Před 11 měsíci

      I just trimmed some oaks of a building .I advised against it but they wanted it trimmed off roof.but my point was its 3.8 million dollar home.therr are some high ones .couldn't pay me to live out west ..especially with current times..my cuzzins just visited from there .they came fir week .I miss the cold north in Wisconsin :&Illinois

  • @tymesho
    @tymesho Před 5 lety +1

    Blair, god only knows I could write a book here, you know. First, this was the most comprehensive, modern video I've EVER seen on removing a residential Redwood. Almost flawless with today's technology. I thank you so much!! THIS, as the 'lead climber', was what I became accustomed to, ABSOULUTLY LIVED FOR, 40 years ago, sans the buckets, new tech gear, working with just a single taut line hitch, a power saw, a climb line, and a safety line. Our 'tech' was a cabled safety line, if available. (you remember that.) At the time, a 'truckers hitch' was a staple. Rarely were we blessed with ample room for a drop zone. we had to 'table' small? lol? sections of wood with the largest saws we had. Our old chippers were high speed death traps that yanked the branches, if sharp, grabbed them so fast we had to become acrobats NOT to be whipped repeatedly on our body's. rolling small/large sections to the truck, it would literally take 4 men to lift them into the truck. you KNEW manhood, and what REAL work was about. ~MM

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Michigan Mister glad you enjoyed this. I’m pretty sore

    • @tymesho
      @tymesho Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn, lol, I watched/knew.

  • @troels1979
    @troels1979 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing Blair. I always enjoy your videos. You seem to have a blessed life, working with trees and with your family, always staying positive. And that pile of boards is a dream!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      troels1979 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @pneumatic00
    @pneumatic00 Před 5 lety +11

    19:30 great footage of that top coming down! That's dangerous-ass work, there's no two ways about it.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +3

      pneumatic00 there is a lesson in every video and that is the lesson here.

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 Před 3 lety

      The slow motion of top going down was really cool! Beautiful wood. Was a very beautiful tree too. Thank you both. Great job!

  • @tymesho
    @tymesho Před 3 lety +5

    "At the end of the day, the climber makes the call"....perfectly said.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 3 lety +1

      The climber is in charge and hopefully, trained well to make good decisions.

    • @tymesho
      @tymesho Před 3 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn can't tell you how many times I've opted for my smaller saw that ran so fast, and I trusted to make precision cuts, albeit more work involved.

  • @farmerbob4554
    @farmerbob4554 Před 5 lety +7

    Yeah, the sawyer should unclip when topping for the very reason you said . The bar can get hung up in the holding wood if he saws too quickly or there’s heavy lean (or pulling). Very happy he got the saw clear but that was a close one.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      Farmer Bob could have been bad and Kalen didn’t realize his mistake.

    • @Jamestreeman
      @Jamestreeman Před 4 lety

      arboristBlairGlenn the clip on the back of the 200 and 201 is designed to break away. Might give him a slight jerk but that’s it. Saw would be on the ground.

    • @suzannecalvin
      @suzannecalvin Před 3 lety

      I always keep my saw clipped in as I just about always have final finese cutting like Reg Coates
      EASING in to final release - shut saw off & hang & finish with hand saw 😊🌅
      spiderwoodman@gmail.com

  • @tymesho
    @tymesho Před 24 dny

    STILL one of the best video's you've done. The commentary/teaching/great camera work/editing/ AND, you got to do it with your Son! (Had to come back to watch again!)

  • @treetime3043
    @treetime3043 Před 5 lety

    You must be very proud of your Son, he seems to be very good at trees and a very hard worker... every time I see a video with you and your son, it reminds me of my Father when I started working for him and he got me into climbing trees when I was just 17 years old... he never told me he was proud of me, but I could just see it in his face.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Tree Time you knew he was proud. Just like I’m proud of all my kids!

  • @arboristBlairGlenn
    @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +23

    understanding Redwoods is also knowing that in the wrong environment, they don’t grow correctly. An urban redwood can often become a MONSTER problem tree much too quickly. This tree broke the water pipes and the client had a $2000. dollar water bill one month and didn’t know there was a leak. In the forest, a 66 year old tree might only be 16 inches in diameter (which is right).

    • @waabbii
      @waabbii Před 5 lety

      why will an urban redwood grow faster then one in the forest?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      waabbii glad you asked. First, why does a native tree grow slower? In a dense forest, competition for light is a big issue. The trees grow slowly because of the conditions. In an urban environment, the trees have full sun, good soil and added irrigation. The tough trees are the fighters in a native habitat

    • @dougalburnell
      @dougalburnell Před 5 lety

      What will you use the timber for? @arboristBlairGlenn

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      dougalburnell many outdoor projects

    • @DrewanNicholson
      @DrewanNicholson Před 4 lety

      This was a greedy tree... Searching out even more water when it didn't know it had a good thing being an urbanite. Enjoy the beautiful lumber!

  • @customcuts1
    @customcuts1 Před 5 lety +2

    Such an awesome video. Love you recognize the mistakes and that you leave the climber with the ultimate decision making. Plus milling the tree was great.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Bradley Carrico we learn from mistakes.

    • @customcuts1
      @customcuts1 Před 5 lety

      If we are wise we do.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Bradley Carrico here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @lemansawi3249
    @lemansawi3249 Před 5 lety +2

    I do wall climbing.. Paragliding, abseiling and some thing to do with high altitude..
    But every time i watch your video on cutting tall trees it will give me a goosebumps. Chill in my spine.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      Leman Sawi back in my youth, I was dedicated to big walls in Yosemite. Lived in camp 4 for a year. Back when pistons ruled and haul bags up big walls weighed 80 pounds.
      czcams.com/video/xISV3XAeTLA/video.html

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Leman Sawi here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @mele9627
    @mele9627 Před 5 lety +9

    Both beautiful and devastatingly sad at the same time.

  • @Quadflash
    @Quadflash Před 5 lety

    My hat is off to you Blair. That was a difficult job -- well handled, and safe. Not many arborists could have done it.

  • @johnschlesinger2009
    @johnschlesinger2009 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this amazing video. I guessed the tree was 100 years old - way out! But it’s sad to see such a wonderful tree being taken out. But the fact that they are so fast growing is a consolation.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      john schlesinger too fast growing. Best left where they belong.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      john schlesinger here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

    • @Link_hyaa
      @Link_hyaa Před rokem

      @@arboristBlairGlennhm yh lol, 95% of them has just been cutted down the last 200 years, but Yh It's just your job
      Some of them can cause some real problems if they aren't cutted down for sure.

  • @marbleman52
    @marbleman52 Před 5 lety

    After watching this channel for quite a while and learning how fast trees can grow in that area, I would've guessed 80 or 85. Before I started watching Blair I would have guessed 150 at least...LOL..!! I really liked the end where the top was cut off and slow mo was used with some very serene and sad strings & piano music...very nicely done..!!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      marbleman52 my first guess was based on the age of the house (before remodel) 1922. That would have put the tree at almost 100. Wrong

  • @johnasumaa8644
    @johnasumaa8644 Před 5 lety

    Your work is not for those uncomfortable with heights. Wish I had that load of milled redwood. It would keep in stock and busy for the rest of my life---and then some. You and your crew do great work.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      John Asumaa Thanks John. Got a project in mind for all this redwood I have been milling. Should be good!

    • @johnasumaa8644
      @johnasumaa8644 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn I expect it may also be beautiful. Love that wood.

  • @boyse69
    @boyse69 Před 5 lety +2

    Big old job that one Blair ! Nice amount of room to work , thanks for the video

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      boyse69 hardly ever have room to drop a big trunk

    • @boyse69
      @boyse69 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Sent you a well meaning Message to SARA e-mail

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      boyse69 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat Před 5 lety +13

    Oh, so *THAT'S* where boards come from. I thought you just went to someplace like Lowe's and bought them.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +4

      Ruthless Goat toothpicks too😳

    • @deliverybryan1138
      @deliverybryan1138 Před 4 lety +1

      Ruthless Goat nope they come from harvested trees ! And the mills send the lumber to the hardware stores such as : Home Depot , Lowes or Ace Hardware etc

  • @tomsan7742
    @tomsan7742 Před 5 lety +4

    this is one of the best vids you've done

  • @davidforrest399
    @davidforrest399 Před 5 lety +3

    Arguably the height of that back cut is more the issue with the way the saw left the top, but that was a nice takedown. Speed lining those limbs was the perfect solution.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +4

      David Forrest I show mistakes so others can benefit from seeing why.

    • @louisvandeventer2497
      @louisvandeventer2497 Před 5 lety +1

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Well said sir! I've never said a bad word about any of your videos but the bottom cut of the face cut was too deep, the back cut was too high and he cut through the hinge due too poor saw positioning, the top of the bar might have been a better option so he could see his cuts. At the end of the day it landed right, climber was OK and so was the saw, a lesson learned.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +3

      Louis van deventer I intentionally did not edit the mistakes out. This site is all about learning.

    • @davidforrest399
      @davidforrest399 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn And I absolutely appreciate that, as much as highlights reels are lovely, I prefer to see the whole job, even the parts that are less ideal, as the reality we all face when we go aloft is that stuff happens. Recently did a poplar removal where we literally had that exact conversation about taking up a larger saw, so I'm glad to see others go through similar experiences.

    • @louisvandeventer2497
      @louisvandeventer2497 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn exactly, showing your mistakes will hopefully prevent others doing the same, respect to you sir!!

  • @shelleyp4168
    @shelleyp4168 Před 4 lety

    You have such beautiful intros. Great video content. I am so afraid of heights, so much respect for the profession. She was a young 66! ❤️

  • @pops3627
    @pops3627 Před 5 lety +3

    Liked this video a lot. Great to see the new climbing rig.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Pops 549 thanks, next, a proper chest connection.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Pops 549 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @kennethdrovdal1082
    @kennethdrovdal1082 Před rokem

    Great production from cutting to camera work. And such beautiful and enduring wood.

  • @b14clg
    @b14clg Před 5 lety +5

    Awesome video, it's a great shame to see such lovely trees in places where they don't now beyond

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +5

      Chris Gill I’m glad you understand. Lots of people won’t get it and just see “nice tree being removed”.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +3

      here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @Jjosephda
    @Jjosephda Před 5 lety +3

    Awesome vijeo. Lol.
    Im from east coast where we get big hardwood but most of the time they are so spready they require a crane when that big. I would love to know how much you put on that job.

  • @Kc-bb4dt
    @Kc-bb4dt Před 5 lety

    The work you do is amazing.The one thing I admire is your patience with the job and your guys.My first tree experience was in the 90's at a major company for powerlines.Soon after I went to another major company in St.Louis.The man in charge of our crew was on edge and screaming.Soon after I learned why.He had a white powdery substance on a cd case inside the bucket truck.Needless to say,I got a job close to home as soon as I could.

  • @trooperandcooperale3057
    @trooperandcooperale3057 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video, that Slow-Mo was brilliant. You don't need "dramatic" drums although quite funny.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Trooperandcooper Ale the drone has no sound so I need to fill in something. Maybe a mistake?

    • @trooperandcooperale3057
      @trooperandcooperale3057 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Nar it's fine, but the sound of your calming voice is more then enough. lol

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Trooperandcooper Ale here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @ronaldkearn3322
    @ronaldkearn3322 Před 5 lety +1

    Very dangerous Blair! You should button up those sleeves! Huge job, huge tree. :-)

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      I’m just falling apart!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Ronald Kearn here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @Stickmantree
    @Stickmantree Před 2 lety

    Such a good feeling when the trunk his and everything is unharmed. I love that milling setup btw

  • @bethelle9099
    @bethelle9099 Před rokem

    Wow!
    Redwood to go!
    Literally!
    Great job, Blair and men!!!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před rokem +1

      Yes! Thank you!

    • @bethelle9099
      @bethelle9099 Před rokem

      @@arboristBlairGlenn ,
      The best to you on your store, Blair!!!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před rokem +1

      @@bethelle9099 thanks Beth. One of my kids put this together for me

    • @bethelle9099
      @bethelle9099 Před rokem

      @@arboristBlairGlenn ,
      A very lucky man to do what you love for work!
      Every job is unique!
      You are fortunate to have a supportive family, also!
      Have a great Sunday, Blair!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před rokem +1

      @@bethelle9099 ❤️

  • @66Cashius
    @66Cashius Před 4 lety +2

    I think it grabbed his saw because he came in to high on back cut

  • @dwaynemadsen964
    @dwaynemadsen964 Před 4 lety

    At the end it looks like you got paid in redwood boards! We had a small (25 feet?) redwood in our yard when I was 5 years old. Those splinters sure get sore! Glad y'all made it home safely. I groaned when that stem missed the chip pile.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety +1

      Dwayne Madsen the day of milling was to make the lumber for myself.

  • @jonallaway2002
    @jonallaway2002 Před rokem

    Great video, especially the slo-mo of the top coming off! I must admit I cringed slightly to see the mill operators' shirt loose like that, but I guess in reality it was plenty far enough away from the blade. Pleased with my guess at the beginning of 60 - 80 years old.

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo Před 4 lety

    my guess was over 100 wow how cool was that great video Blair ! really like the milling too ..

  • @brodyowens4620
    @brodyowens4620 Před 5 lety +1

    Damn nice job that is the most efficient use out of that tree with the chips and the lumber

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Brody Owens if it has to go, save the lumber and slabs!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @eucalyptusleemcconnell8314

    I think I remember when you bid this job very nice tree climbing mate

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      eucalyptus Lee Mcconnell just finished this on Friday

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html eucalyptus Lee Mcconnell

  • @skratzracecarsandfabricati7333

    Nice! But, when he threw the top, he incorrectly cut the face cut. His bottom cut was further than the top causing it to shelf. Luckily he got the bar out in time.

  • @jimmydickson8854
    @jimmydickson8854 Před 3 lety

    Very crucial point to unclip your saw if gets stuck it will rip you from the tree not good ,that’s why you guys need to know your stuff ,thanks for the video

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 3 lety

      I could edit out mistakes but sharing them may help another, younger climber.

  • @pneumatic00
    @pneumatic00 Před 5 lety +1

    We had two large branches of one of those old huge-spreading oak trees crack off last night or this morning and is currently blocking our driveway and covering the majority of the neighbor's yard. "Coastal oaks" I think you have called them? I would say a 22" diameter and a 26" diameter branch. Plenty big, probably 15,000-18,000 pounds of wood. Got a tree service on the way. Looks like nothing serious was damaged, maybe knocked a few bricks off the top of a wall separating the properties, plenty of those bricks were loose anyway. Tree news!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      pneumatic00 summer limb drop

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      pneumatic00 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @databang
    @databang Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @johnhildebrand1991
    @johnhildebrand1991 Před 5 lety

    Just amazing how young that tree was and being that massive and its awesome to see trees being recycled into usable boards nice job on that moneta tree

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      john Hildebrand Thanks tough job, very sore

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @erik30012
    @erik30012 Před 5 lety +1

    Good job! And Caleb knows now to make the back cut not above the notch 🙂

  • @justinmcnulty601
    @justinmcnulty601 Před 5 lety +1

    For the climbers I highly recommend a breakaway saw strap and to clip the saw to a Transporter on your hip. Makes the saw more easily accessible and the long webbing hanging down less likely to get hung up. Less of a stump shot on the top would help make the top less likely to hang up on the saw. Great video as always and the Milling of the wood at the end was really awesome.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      Justin McNulty this is a learning channel and I post mistakes for educational purposes. Hope this helps someone else.

    • @justinmcnulty601
      @justinmcnulty601 Před 5 lety

      arboristBlairGlenn I love your channel and learn from it also, Thanks for sharing

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Justin McNulty thanks

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Justin McNulty here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @digbyodell2924
    @digbyodell2924 Před 5 lety

    I guessed 75 at first but then thought no this tree had prime squared growing conditions and changed to 65. That sure saved a lot of time and effort being able to bring it down as one big log!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Digby O'Dell great guess! A lot of people believe this is ancient.

    • @digbyodell2924
      @digbyodell2924 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Normally I would have guessed higher but some of your previous videos have given me some guidance as well!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Digby O'Dell here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc
    @OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc Před 5 lety +1

    I'm going to guess it was around 70 years old. Nice single leader tree. It's too bad such a nice healthy tree had to go, but at least the wood won't be wasted.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      obs ford diesels inc. you’re good!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      obs ford diesels inc. here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @jackieosborn1299
    @jackieosborn1299 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Glen, just wanted to say I enjoy your videos when I get time to watch. How much time did you have in the whole job not including the milling?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety

      Jackie Osborn one day on the removal. The milling was slow because of set up time and moving wood out

    • @jackieosborn1299
      @jackieosborn1299 Před 4 lety +1

      Oh I was thinking you and your son worked a day on lower limbs then came back with your other helper.?

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Před 5 lety +1

    The reason why I'm sure you know Glenn his saw got stuck in his back cut hes about 2" above maybe 3 above his notch he should it came right at the notch that would not happen

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      b r and there is the lesson on this video. I’m subtile but clear

  • @KarlBunker
    @KarlBunker Před 5 lety

    2:14: *STAAP THA DRUM NOYZZ!!* 😬 2:26: Ahhh, phew.
    21:30: This edit makes it look like you're cutting the tree down while your son is still up there. 😄
    Snarkiness aside, This was a really good video. I enjoyed the length. Past videos of yours have educated me about urban redwood trees; my guess on the age was "around 60 years."

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      KarlBunker sorry, I was trying to find something that made you feel the trepidation of this job. Bad choice?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      KarlBunker here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @mikehopkins7384
    @mikehopkins7384 Před 3 lety

    I would love to know what ballpark the bid was in for this tree!.. the saw getting grabbed has happened to me before I don’t use lanyard, but have had saws ripped out of my hand . I find that it’s important especially in wood that snaps easy to insure that back cut is level with the bottom of the face cut you practically negate that possibility when you do

  • @arnenelson4495
    @arnenelson4495 Před 4 lety +6

    Wow, a clean video, no "f" words! Thank you!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety +2

      Arne Nelson you will not find profanity in any of my videos. Unless I slam my thumb with a hammer!!

    • @suzannecalvin
      @suzannecalvin Před 3 lety +2

      Awesome no colour words
      ie. non racist tree removal
      Sorry my silly dumb jokes
      during takedown , besides
      going with Climbers decision on what saw climber ( boss ) decides
      Good on ya Blair 😊🌅
      spiderwoodman@gmail.com

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Před 4 lety

    He did a good job just his last cut hes blown out the top a few things I see wrong that is he is way below cutting above his head with one hand also he cut way above his notch if he was right on his notch the fibers would a never grab the sawlike that he did a great job though. Also break away laniards come in handy just in case

  • @tenogarcia582
    @tenogarcia582 Před 3 lety

    The reason the wood grabs the bar is climber cut to high on the back cut it has happen to me it should been an inch or two down.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 3 lety

      Good observation. I did tell my son that. Everything is a lesson 👍🏻

  • @castorbond1235
    @castorbond1235 Před 5 lety

    PHENOMENAL VIDEO! Amazing skill set!

  • @nicoblazey69
    @nicoblazey69 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful wood! How did you get the mill in there? I know you have been talking about getting SRT gear, all that up and down would have been perfect for it. Thankyou for the content, Zac.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Zac Damon the mill comes in pieces. I build it around the log. About an hour to set it up.

    • @nicoblazey69
      @nicoblazey69 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Incredible! I look forward to owning one someday

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Zac Damon here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @jenkinseric2
    @jenkinseric2 Před 5 lety

    one of the best videos I have watched. thank you. I have killed only a few dozen trees when I lived on 20 acres or BC west coast rain forest. I had lots of room and choice of where the trees landed usually. I know enough to be dangerous and even though I will never own another chainsaw I like learning from you.

  • @julianalderson6996
    @julianalderson6996 Před 4 lety +2

    gota learn somehow" but yer shows when ya cuttin at eye level with one hand" gota get up a bit n use both just get more comfortable" but nice fulas

  • @HamiltonMechanical
    @HamiltonMechanical Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Glenn! You Missed! ;) Great video sir!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Hamilton Mechanical and I’m not afraid to show my mistakes. Hindsight--, if I hit the chip pile, would the log have snapped there? We will never know!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Hamilton Mechanical here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @kamiochambless2590
    @kamiochambless2590 Před 5 lety

    That mill is pretty awesome!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      Kamio Chambless done hundreds of thousands of bd. ft. with it.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Kamio Chambless here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @elffirrdesign2063
    @elffirrdesign2063 Před 5 lety +1

    One of your best videos Buddy!

  • @lucyb15
    @lucyb15 Před 4 lety

    some white-knuckle viewing! I'm in awe.

  • @jakubhostinsky4482
    @jakubhostinsky4482 Před 4 lety

    What a pity that you missed. ... Why did you cut out the lower branches? They can stay attached when you was felling whole tree, or not?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety +1

      Jakub Hostinský wood and lumber is secondary to getting the job done

  • @bourquestephane
    @bourquestephane Před 5 lety

    This video is impressive.
    It's sad to see such a majestic tree being cut but when you have to do it, you have to do it.
    I am also very curious about the amount of sawn timber in this tree.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      bourquestephane the upper two thirds is almost useless in an urban tree because of the huge knots. I yielded about a thousand board feet

    • @bourquestephane
      @bourquestephane Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Thank you. You and your team are hardworking. In our region (Quebec, Canada)
      trees take twice or triple the time to reach this size.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      bourquestephane here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @toddjacks8288
    @toddjacks8288 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @Josh-ib2hf
    @Josh-ib2hf Před 3 lety

    What is the name of that tool you are using 2 hands on to climb the rope??

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N Před 5 lety

    I guessed 80 on the age....missed it by that much....😁
    A job well done. 👍
    Not too crazy about the music, but that's just me.
    Thanks for the video.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Duncan Mac yeah, might have missed it on the music but had some dead air to fill with something

    • @tymesho
      @tymesho Před 5 lety

      Duncan,...the music, are you nut's?

    • @dsloop3907
      @dsloop3907 Před 5 lety +1

      @@arboristBlairGlenn Dead air is no problem, it's just a few seconds anyway. You could talk more about the job, the tree, etc.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Duncan Mac here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @oxusriver
    @oxusriver Před 5 lety

    loved every minute of it.......

  • @smithtradfallning
    @smithtradfallning Před 5 lety

    That is one hell of a stump removal. Going to be hard to keep the residual root system from resprouting. What was the diamter on the stump?

  • @mikepowers8398
    @mikepowers8398 Před 5 lety +1

    While taking out that top, climber seems to be cutting well above his head. Very Uncomfortable. Cool vid : )

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Mike Powers would you cut closer to your body?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +5

      Mike Powers my son is still learning and I will show mistakes so others can also learn. CZcams has the power to help train on ways that were never before possible. I’m lucky to have had a mentor who pointed these things out to me when I was young.

    • @woodpeckerarborist
      @woodpeckerarborist Před 5 lety

      arboristBlairGlenn all I can remember was hearing Serranno yell “Nipples to Navel” everytime I wanted to cut to high chunking down wood.

    • @mikepowers8398
      @mikepowers8398 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn absolutely!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      woodpeckerarborist I like it! Nipples to navel

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Před 4 lety

    Amazing work

  • @o2wow
    @o2wow Před 5 lety

    As sad as it was to see that tree come down, it make no sense whatever to plant them around homes without an acre or so, of clear land around each tree. Seeing the lumber that the tree was made into makes it much better.
    In the coulda' shoulda' woulda' realm... We visited a friend and his wife in Arcata, California where he was in forestry school. He tried to get me to buy some Northern California bluff land for less than $1,000 an acre. He said we could plant redwoods and let them grow tax freee for forty years, then cut enough to build a house and retire. That was about 45 years ago and back then we barely had gas money to get back to LA County. We lost contact, but I hope he was able to realize that dream.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      wbbh “looking for a home in the heart of the country”🌲

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      wbbh here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @eveen3492
    @eveen3492 Před 5 lety

    Mine was already dying & it was removed in november of last year. Termites were killing it.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      eve EN here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @bman77817
    @bman77817 Před 2 lety

    Why don’t we have plantations of these trees all over? They could really be the answer to sustainable forestry. I’ve seen with my own eyes how well they grow here in Washington state.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 2 lety

      The lumber quality of these fast growing Redwoods is very poor. A quality Redwood is a slow growing, forest tree. Huge difference. They do plant new groves in the woods.

  • @mrolfe8341
    @mrolfe8341 Před 5 lety

    Was almost tempted to do a war dance around the desk!

  • @eucalyptusleemcconnell8314

    That's a nice aussie mill ya got there mate

  • @PoplarMechanic
    @PoplarMechanic Před 5 lety

    Hey man great video that slow mo top was really cool, I like your sons point of view. Anyway did he do that spurless? And if so just wondering why? For milling? Thanks for the video and have a good weekend 👊

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Poplar Mechanic he “stubbornly “ said “they hurt too much”. True, but I would have worn spurs.

    • @PoplarMechanic
      @PoplarMechanic Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn o ok well each to there own I guess. Really enjoyed the video. Have a good weekend.

    • @woodpeckerarborist
      @woodpeckerarborist Před 5 lety

      That is crazy! I didn’t even consider that as a possibility to do that removal without spurs. Sounds like time for a spur adjustment or a new set. Kaleb is really impressive being able to go without, but like you said Blair, that was a mistake. Glad he made it down okay & hope he never takes that risk again. Really appreciate you being honest in the editing!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      woodpeckerarborist my son Kalen is very hard headed. Love him but he frustrates the hell out of me!

  • @louisblock1006
    @louisblock1006 Před 4 lety

    you can make a V speedline , you get control of the speed by open ar close the V

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 4 lety

      Louis Block a “V” would mean two ropes. Which would mean two people holding the ropes or some unique rigging. Is this something you have done? Please elaborate if you have.

    • @louisblock1006
      @louisblock1006 Před 4 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn , no 1 rope in v , 1 end on fixt end the after landing zone (pin in the ground are tree.... , 1 end hold a person , in the tree you make loop and hook it on a loop around the tree , , you need to hook the hook over the 2 lins and let it slide . open are closing the V whil result in faster ar slower sliding , yes i do same job , sorry for englich :S

  • @anthonygalipo9875
    @anthonygalipo9875 Před 5 lety

    Very clean job kinda sad to have to take a big one down

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Anthony Galipo big but not old

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Anthony Galipo here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @barrycook5607
    @barrycook5607 Před 4 lety

    Name of gentle music at about 5-6 minutes, please?

  • @johnfox4691
    @johnfox4691 Před 5 lety

    Note to self: Don't try climbing trees with a chain saw. Well presented and interesting - thanks.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      John Fox I have a sketchy job for sire

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      John Fox here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @arborist460
    @arborist460 Před 5 lety

    And a sling for that porty!...lol. great job

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Forgot it in the other truck. Picky picky!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      arborist460 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 Před 5 lety

    I could watch you guys use that mill for hours.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Howabouthetruth if you were near by, I would say “come help!”

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Howabouthetruth here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @jaydos92
    @jaydos92 Před 2 lety

    Aren't they worth more as slabs?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 2 lety +2

      Slabs are good but you also need lumber. Storing slabs is a challenge.

  • @MikeyDunn
    @MikeyDunn Před 5 lety

    Hmm, older than I thought it would be, my guess was 50, given how they grow around there with little competition for the light.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Mikey Dunn you pay attention

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Mikey Dunn here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Před 3 lety

    such a big amazing tree

  • @deliverybryan1138
    @deliverybryan1138 Před 4 lety

    It’s either gotta be a 60 to 80 year old tree . But I could be wrong !

  • @eddiephillips2000
    @eddiephillips2000 Před 5 lety

    Nice load of lumber from that tree! #jealous Hi Hi

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      Eddie Phillips about 1000 bd ft

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Eddie Phillips here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @davidfairman5461
    @davidfairman5461 Před 5 lety

    That was a good job but was also sad for the tree

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +2

      David Fairman understanding Redwoods is also knowing that in the wrong environment, they don’t grow correctly. An urban redwood can often become a MONSTER problem tree much too quickly. This tree broke the water pipes and the client had a $2000. dollar water bill one month and didn’t know there was a leak. In the forest, a 66 year old tree might only be 16 inches in diameter (which is right).

    • @davidfairman5461
      @davidfairman5461 Před 5 lety

      @@arboristBlairGlenn I wood love some of the logs as I am a carver n turner.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      David Fairman here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @davebashford3753
    @davebashford3753 Před 5 lety

    Where was this? The neighborhood looked well canopied, which seems unusual in Silicon Valley. My guess is Los Altos Hills or Portola Valley?

  • @Guywithcrazyideas
    @Guywithcrazyideas Před 5 lety

    24: 23 Great sound

  • @isaachusky5910
    @isaachusky5910 Před 5 lety

    I have no idea why you would not use spikes on a removal?

  • @NealZ31
    @NealZ31 Před 5 lety +1

    Was he doing that top without spikes?

    • @347chas
      @347chas Před 5 lety

      Yes, i believe so, i to was looking for them.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      NealZ31 here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Před 3 lety

    I don't know what it is about milling it's so hypnotizing

  • @sc928porsche8
    @sc928porsche8 Před 5 lety +1

    Huge redwood????? Not hardly.! Try going to the redwood forest in No.California.

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Před 5 lety

    Great video buddy why does your climber cut above his head just curious he should be chest level with his chainsaw

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      b r this removal was (in honesty), a bit over his skill level. Without mistakes, we don’t really learn. I notice I did not edit this to make my son look amazing?

    • @br-dj2ti
      @br-dj2ti Před 5 lety

      Yes most definitely he did a great job but as you know in tree work one wrong mistake could cost you your life I've been doing this for almost 18 years climbing for about 14.

    • @Karodrinker
      @Karodrinker Před 5 lety

      It was because I wasn’t wearing spikes and was cutting from the last remaining stub.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Kalen Glenn that was an error

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @samuelluria4744
    @samuelluria4744 Před 5 lety +2

    My guess is 60.(edit- I was going to say 65, but I knew that was your age, from a previous video, so I didn't want to guess that number, Lol).

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Samuel Luria here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @hdscherp
    @hdscherp Před 5 lety

    Great video. It's to bad that it had to come down for the wrong reason

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      D Scherp wrong species in wrong environment. Redwoods belong in their native coastal forest. Put them in an urban environment and they grow much too fast. This is NOT an old tree!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      D Scherp here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @paulmace7910
    @paulmace7910 Před 5 lety

    I would be worried about the trunk splitting with me tied into it. Any instances of that happening to climbers?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Paul Mace recognized weakness can lead to fatalities.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      Paul Mace here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @nigelwylie01
    @nigelwylie01 Před 5 lety +1

    66? Amazing!

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      V isions you watched to the end! Thanks

    • @nigelwylie01
      @nigelwylie01 Před 5 lety

      Blair, I love your videos, and I love redwoods. It’s the only softwood I will carve because I just love the colour contrasts so much. It’s enough to make me put up with the tendency softwoods have to pull the knife into the grain.

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      V isions find some ancient old growth redwood to carve. Much better!

    • @nigelwylie01
      @nigelwylie01 Před 5 lety

      I’d love to, but it’s hard to find in the U.K.! 😂
      Perhaps I should ask my brother who’s on holiday there now to try to find some for me. Any tips?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      V isions here is what I’m doing with some of the lumber.
      czcams.com/video/2KfTQDAW3uA/video.html

  • @Nhoj31neirbo47
    @Nhoj31neirbo47 Před 5 lety

    I guessed my age, 62 3/4. I was close. Are they leaving the stump? Will it be killed off ?

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety +1

      LOVE OF PLANTS 🌻 this tree broke the water pipe and damaged the structure. He will get it ground out

  • @mistahbenn
    @mistahbenn Před 5 lety +2

    Terrible back cut. you know that.. otherwise ok

    • @arboristBlairGlenn
      @arboristBlairGlenn  Před 5 lety

      Mistah Benn that was the lesson

    • @mistahbenn
      @mistahbenn Před 5 lety +2

      @@arboristBlairGlenn As long ast it was a learned one... the most important cut when falling a top... make it accurate! He would of been better on hooks.. not making a cut at head level... Anyhoo, good to meet you Glenn! Greets from Brooklyn.