Thanks for watching Noel… hope you subscribed! Yes, I’ll be 74 in January. Like you, I love cutting firewood… it’s relaxing and therapeutic for me. Please keep watching and “keep moving”! - Dick

I am older too.I keep going for fear of stopping.If you know what I mean

Thanks Andrew!

Thanks so much for watching. I hope you’ve subscribed! I use a 50’ piece of quality 3 strand rope and connect that to my longer arborist bull rope The 3 strand will not slip with the Maasdam.

Thank you! I have another leaner I need to cut soon… I’ll do another video.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Jeremiah. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. You're still a much better drone pilot than me haha! I was skeptical about the maasden's capability but after watching several professional videos I thought I'd give it a try... it works! It's great for those situations where you can't get a tractor or truck in position to do the pull.

It’s a great tool!

Hey Daniel, thanks for watching! I know you don't see hickory trees like that out where you are... it is one tough wood. I think I'll do a cannon build video in a few weeks... there seems to be a lot of interest.

Thank you my friend! I used a regular come along for years. The nice thing about the Maasdam is that you never run out of pull length. You can use a 100’ rope (or more) and it just keeps pulling the rope on through.

Thanks so much for watching and commenting David. The interest seems to be there for a video on the cannon build. I'll probably do one in a few weeks.

Thanks for watching Will. I certainly recognize you from many woodhound livestreams. At my age “keep moving” is critical ha! I really appreciate you watching and commenting… hope you subscribed - Dick

@@oldguyfirewood Dick i certainly subscribed!! The motto is one im gonna use cuz even at 30 there are some days that "keep movin" is the best motto!!!

Thanks so much for watching. The Maasdam it a fantastic tool and reasonably priced also.

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I think I'dd be doing the cannon build video in a few weeks... watch for it!

I love my Maasdam. That was a very large tree to pull against the lean and it worked great.

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments Leroy. That Maasdam rope puller is a handy tool. I used it the other day when I got my zero turn mower stuck. Hooked it to a tree and pulled it right out. Thanks for subscribing! - Dick

Thanks for watching Rick. The unlimited length of pull is what makes the Maasdam so much better than a come along.

Thanks for watching Todd! That wood is premium. The way the top was dying I was afraid it might be hollow inside with ants but it’s solid.

Thank for watching Chris. I really appreciate it!

Thanks so much for watching. That was a really big hickory for around here. It will make great firewood for next year.

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments!

Thanks for watching James. Hope you’re subscribed! Here’s a link to my video on the air cannon build kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp92qMeG3JO3fH0.htmlsi=JqHzw_MlmbrSStkg

Thanks for watching… hope you’re subscribed! The Maasdam puller did a great job.

Thanks for watching! I use the air cannon in the previous video to set the rope. I also did a video on how to build the air cannon. Check it out!

Thanks for watching Tony. If you can’t get a truck or tractor in place to pull, the Maasdam will certainly do the job. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes… great minds 😁…

Thanks for watching! That puller has amazing power.

Thanks for watching. I did a video on the air cannon build. Go to my channel, click on “videos”, and scroll through the list to find the air cannon build.

Thanks. Yes, we cut that tree down in August.

Thanks so much Chuck and Deb... I'll be sure to check it out! At a family function so I probably won't be able to get online until later.

Hello Richard. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate and respect your knowledge…. 71 and still climbing… that’s impressive!! The location I was pulling from was over 100’ from the tree. If the tree had fallen in my direction it couldn’t have hit me. It was also perpendicular to the notch. It’s difficult to see angles and direction in the video. You are correct about keeping your eye on the tree. I did have someone running the camera for me and they were helping me watch. I turned 75 a couple months ago… wish I had the build and strength to climb!!

Thanks Brock. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. The Maasdam puller does a great job!

Thanks Brock. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. The Maasdam puller does a great job!

Thanks for watching. The Maasdam is a great tool.

@@oldguyfirewood I’m another old guy with a limited amount of DYI tree care, and have a good inventory of tree climbing gear for my trees. I use a MonkeyBeaver climbing harness, and piece-out the trees to get them down or trimmed. I would prefer dropping trees from the ground instead of hanging 10’ to 75’ off the ground by a 12mm rope, but am too reluctant to fall trees from the ground if there is any possibly of surrounding structures. I do have a 3-ton comealong winch, but it has a 25’ cable that requires attaching and adjusting 5/8” pulling ropes. I always thought a Maasdam puller with a 1,500lb pull rating was too small for most trees. You proved me wrong! I should have known the Maasdam can be safely used since so many tree pro’s use them and sold by the tree care supply companies (e.g., TreeStuff.com, SherrillTree.com). Your video convinced me I should get a Maasdam Rope Puller, which should be less of a hassle to setup and use.

Thanks for watching! It’s a great tool.

Thanks for watching ninja turtle. Certainly not a pro. Luckily I know my limitations!

Thanks for watching Del. I’ve had that puller for a couple years, but that’s the biggest tree I’ve ever used it on. Apparently professional arborists use them. They aren’t that expensive either. A handy tool to have.

No sir they are not . I looked at them today after I watched your video .

Thanks Brent. I’m glad you’re viewing a number of my videos! Watch my next video to find out how to enter my 1000 subscriber giveaway.

Thanks for watching. The Maasdam puller is amazing. I bit the bullet and spent some money to get good arborist rope several years ago… well worth it.

@@oldguyfirewood I bought the puller and the recommended arborist rope to go with it a year or two ago. The more I use it and the more I see people like you use it, the more confident I am. Thanks for the video. It’s a bit breezy today. Normally I’d wait for calmer days. But the wife is getting antsy - she wants that tree down. I think I can safely do it in a moderate breeze thanks to the puller. Thanks again! And I’m about to subscribe. Edit: I just subscribed.

​@@oldguyfirewoodHello! Excellent video! ​What specific rope did you use? I'm thinking of doubling up on what you did. Two pulleys, two Maasdams, with a friend working the other in tandem with me. My Dad is a master at all kinds of knots so no worries there. I'd rather use a professional, however the tree I'm dealing with is threatening my family's home and I absolutely cannot afford more than $500 for the foreseeable future. I tried appealing my case to 5 different companies and lowest they would consider is $2000, even just to pull it down into the woods as you did. No payment plans! A loan is out of the question unfortunately. So I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's do or die. I'd prefer to die with my boots on under a tree than having it take me and my wife out in our sleep. I'm 43, with good life insurance, so there's that. With your procedure and respectful distances, I don't think it will come to that 🙂 The tree is hanging over my bedroom and the honey mushrooms on the trunk are multiplying daily. P.S. All of them didn't seem to hear me say multiple times that I just need it pulled down. They were quoting me on cleanup and haul away even as I was showing them the door. So stuck on money. It was disheartening.

Thanks for watching! In a situation like yours I wouldn’t try to do it myself. It sounds like a job for a professional tree company. I’m not a professional and my video was only showing how I did it, not necessarily how anyone else should do it. Don’t take a chance where persons or property could be injured!

@@oldguyfirewood Thanks, I realize there is trade secrets at play here, but as I'm sure you realize, I don't have a choice. No one wants to help me and no one cares that I can't afford it. I also speak other languages and between all of the videos and countries' methodologies, I've gotten quite a few aspects of all of this. I came to realize with the dangers involved here, the scientific method is a must. So I'll be practicing on progressively larger trees until I get the wrinkles ironed out. I have a patent pending to improve upon your idea. I will be posting that KZfaq after the patent is approved. I hope to revolutionize the process for people who were stuck, like me. Thank you for the inspiration!

Thank you!

Hi Mike. Thanks for watching! I forget if you said… are you going to Paul Bunyan?

@@oldguyfirewood I am! I take it you are too?

@@KNLFirewoodI’ll be there. Look forward to meeting you and several others in person!

Thanks for watching. I did have the rope up high. Go to my KZfaq channel page, hit “videos” and look for the videos of me shooting the throw bag with the air cannon. Thanks for subscribing!

Found it now, thanks !@@oldguyfirewood

Thanks for watching and commenting John. It sure beats trying to throw it by hand.

Thanks for watching Bill… I really appreciate it!

You need to know the amount of pull you need to pull it over, and make sure it's within the limits of the Maasdam. If in doubt don't take a chance!

Thanks for watching Dan. I normally use my tractor or truck to pull when I need to use a rope. I really wanted to see if the Maasdam could handle that big of a tree… I was impressed! The Maasdam is good for those wooded situations where you can’t use a vehicle to pull. You’re right, us seniors do need to conserve our energy. This one had me panting!

@@oldguyfirewood Good test for Masdam, havent used that model Masdam before, worked great. Thanks for video

Sounds like one I’d have a tree company look at William. Maybe have them remove the branches on the back side and then you could do the rest. It seems like 10,000 lb pull would be plenty. You would need a bull rope with that working strength. Without seeing it I wouldn’t want to give any further advice. Again, sometimes you need to let the experts tackle one like this!

Howd it go William?

@@0ptimal oh I got it down no problem, I tend to over-think things so I also tend to over-do them.. winched to bowstring tight with 1/4 dyneema winch line pulling a 5:1 then face-cut, partial back-cut, wedges inserted and winch pulled a little more than just more cut more wedge more pull until I got it to where the cut was as far though as I felt comfortable with and then winches it the rest of the way until it fell. It definitely upped my confidence, I actually waited until this year to do it just a couple days ago

Hey Seth. Bull rope in tree to pulley at base of another tree in direction of fall, back to madam that was attached to the base of another tree wrapped with a chain. If you watch the whole video I think I go through the entire setup. Thanks for watching!

Hey Anthony, thanks for watching. Hickory is extremely heavy wood. I’ve bucked most of that tree up and there’s no way I could lift the rounds from the base of the trunk. The Wolfe Ridge splitter log lift makes it easy!

Thanks for watching Richard. I did a complete video on the air cannon build. Check it out!

Thanks for watching Mike. It gave me a workout (old and out of shape ha) but that maasden puller is great when you can't get a tow vehicle into the right position.

@@oldguyfirewood I saw one of these pullers for sale at the show, I did not buy it, but after watching what you did with it here, this is a ''got to have''.

@@benscoles5085 thanks for watching! That puller is the real deal and they aren’t that expensive!

Thanks for the continued support Terry. I just feel so blessed being able to still do so many of the outdoor physical activities that I enjoy. I’m having fun with the drone although I’m not too proficient yet ha!

Thanks for watching and commenting Jon. Yes I do. The off center weight caused by the lean determines the amount of pull needed. If the tree is plumb it takes very little pull. If it’s a 45° lean the amount of force required would be astronomical. With the tree in this video I was comfortable with using the Maasdam. Several KZfaq videos by tree professionals show the Maasdam being used to pull trees with much more lean.

Ha! Larry - You must have heard me panting… out of breath! I prefer the tractor too but I thought I’d show an alternative for when you can’t get in position with equipment. Appreciate you watching!

Probably so. Thanks for watching.

thank you for sharing...cool to see the rope puller in action@@oldguyfirewood

Thanks so much for watching Rick... it's greatly appreciated. I'm going to stack all the rounds up when I buck that tree up and estimate how much firewood it will yield. It will be quite a bit. I'll mention it in a future video.