A note to the sensitive viewers. In the video I poke a little fun at the conventional notches and those who do them. This is all done with the intent of it being all in good fun. Some of my viewers like to razz me about my “upside down notches”. All of this is just friendly banter.

This man is the Bob Ross of logging. Bob Ross paints happy trees. This man cuts them down.

I can't think of any higher praise than to say I found this very, very useful. I like the clarity of your explanations, your dry sense of humor and the pace of your delivery. All in all, most excellent.

My father was a well respected tree surgeon and grew up settling slings and chokers on a logging crew as a boy. He told me the same thing, I can’t tell you how I know boy, I just know! That trees gonna go right there, and sure enough every single time it did. God bless and be safe out there! 🇺🇸💪👊👍

I cut for a 'gypo' cutting company and we had to use the Humbolt cut to save more good Doug Fir wood on the logs because the mill wanted nice, square-end logs. You are a great teacher and add a little humor to make an interesting video. Blessings to you.

I am impressed!!! Clear, cocise and honest. Nothing gives a better feeling that dropping a 12k pound tree where you want it to fall...safely. Keep it up!

I'm saving this vid and watching it again tomorrow. Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music.

I've been cutting trees professionally 38 years. This guy knows his stuff and no ego. Just smooth and steady. My only comment is always plan to use a wedge. I once had a sudden wind gust push a tree about this size back up after it started to go. Thankfully I had placed a wedge and it saved me.

Finally a youtuber that understands how to fall a tree

I cut trees 5 days a week (not for logging, but for residential). I found this to be more helpful than most of the tree-cutting videos on KZfaq. You explain. the details that were needed very well! The only thing we do differently is we try to line up our back cut dead center on our notch cut or a little bit above as you do.

Great entertainment. Great instruction. Great video. Thank you!

My Dad was a timber faller. He started when he was 18 and cut until he was 65. If you asked him how to cut a tree, he would say, “Well, I don’t know.” He was known for accurately dropping trees. They used him in areas where there were burns and they wanted the dead trees down without harming the live trees.

Best video I've seen to date. No ego. Intellectual, academic but yet very human. Nice balance.. Great!!

That was probably the clearest explanation of correct technique I have ever seen. I've done a couple of "professional week long courses and have some 30 years experience, but your modest, dry, detailed, humourous and super clear explanations are an example to all of those tutors. I feel the Humbolt makes sense on a slope. On flat ground, unless there is huge flare, it just gives you a high stump.

I hate it when I'm trying to demonstrate a "mistake" but I didn't make the mistake! Great video as always!

Any person who watches this informative video deserves college credit. A lot of it.

As an xlogger, having fell thousands of trees for hongry skidders not far from the yard/deck, and having topped Spruce/Virginia pine in the summertime,😢 this tutorial was most informative, interesting, and accurate ever. 👍 Thank you Sir!

Thanks so much for this. I would say that this is the best tree cutting video I’ve ever watched. Obvious experience, no BS, and really fun dry humour. Even the description answers the other immediate questions. I’ve been cutting our own firewood for 15 years or so, and things go the way I want most of the time now. My biggest challenge is lining up the notches and you have me some new tips to try that I think will make a big difference. Sure am glad that the algorithm’ decided to put one or your videos in my feed, this was the second one I watched. I’m about to see what else I’ve been missing.

Came for the tree fall down, go boom. Stayed for the explanation of the wizardry behind the making of the tree fall down go boom. 🎉

Ive been cutting trees for only about 10 years never done an undercut but this dude on the internet is enough to make me give er a try

Around here, western Montana anyway, we always refer to that as an “Oregon undercut”. I’ve been trying to figure out approximately where you live, whether it be Northern California or Southern Oregon. I think you dropped me a huge hint. Thanks for making these inspiring videos. I spend a lot of my days doing what you’re doing and then, because I can’t get enough chainsaw action during the day, I entertain myself at night watching you and listening to your chainsaw.

Your video reminded me of jerry baraneks video, which i miss since ive watched so many times....thankyou!

You should when ever possible have a buddy with you when felling trees. If you have an accident your buddy may save your life.

Today I learned that chainsaws have iron sights. Also very informative.

I've been logging and falling for many years here in B.C. , and we use the Humbolt so the sawmills don't whine and complain. We use the exact same terminology as you do. Great video, great explanation for aiming the tree's landing spot. I hope the young guys listen and learn from you.

As a Kiwi who has dropped lots of big pinus radiata trees on steep hillsides, I like the "upside down cut". I do the upward cut first. Easier to get the right meeting of the two with a horizontal cut. I use several cheap Chinese saws with full chisel teeth, these are fast on pine. They do not like grit so I just get another saw and sharpen them all later.

I got way more out of it than watch tree fall down, go boom even though I've never felled a tree before. Very interesting. Appreciate it.

Awesome, informative and slightly tongue in cheek humor. Loved it

This might be the single best tree cutting instructional video I have ever seen. Supreme description of the how AND the why, in a really easy to watch and listen tone and style. Absolutely excellent work and thanks for taking the time and effort to do it.

Tree fall down, go boom! 😂😂 My favorite part! Thanks for sharing.

There's nothing but experience in this video, i appreciate you sharing your wisdom . Knowledge is knowing ,wisdom is doing! I'm an ASE certified automotive technician and can relate to the fact that it's just second nature and its hard to explain how you make it look easy . Thank you for sharing, stay safe.

Been watching these types pf videos for the past few months. This was was by far one of my favs! Clarity and spot on comedy! Not bad for the west coast. . ... You just had some goofy front cut 😂

Thanks for the vid. I like your delivery and humor. Also the big boom replay at the end. Subscribed and watched the Sponsored advertisements. DOUG out

Hi, I,ve been felling for 20 yrs now in UK Not always as much as I would like. I look at youtubers doing this and they faff about to much. I think your video could be used as a training tutorial. To the point and showing in a simple manner. Explanation was really good. Will watch more of ypur videos.

While not a pro, I have been clearing trees for better than 40 years, and managed to not get myself into trouble. I have some work coming up in a week or so and because I always like to prepare, I have been watching YT videos a lot lately. Even found some training videos I think from British Columbia. While pretty experienced I have learned a lot more, and I have to say this video of yours is the best I have seen. Your style of humor just resonates with me (and others from the comments here) and that makes this all the more enjoyable. Great job! I hope to view more of your videos to see your take on other techniques. At 68 I know a lot of stuff, but there is so much more I don't know, and I always want to learn. Thanks again.

Great video bud! I hope you do a swinging Dutchman video. The only one I’ve seen was on Guilty of Treeson’s channel. They did that cut on a huge redwood. The whole mechanics of that cut just blows my mind. You west coast fallers do some really cool stuff on the stump, that’s for damn sure.

Thank you for responding to a request to do this type of video. I appreciate your disclaimer , but to most of us I’m sure you are considered an Expert. Ever video you put out you are doing a teaching video. I think the most important message you left me with, is experience is the greatest teacher, but your guidance and help is very much appreciated. Great channel. Thank you.

HOO-YAAAAA! A NO BS PRESENTATION OF EXPERTISE SERVED UP WITH HUMBLE PIE! SIMPLY A RARITY IN TODAY's SCHEME OF THINGS!

Not bad for some guy on youtube😅 I'm a carpenter who dabbles in tree work, and this was REALLY informative thanks! 🙏

Though I have never cut trees down, I have always felt that there is a science to it. You proved it. Thanks for the education. I hope to see you do the Dutchman sometime in the future. This does interest me. Thank you!!

Absolutely perfect fell! Thanks for the great info.

Great tuition with excellent humour thank you 🙏

To help align the back cut, I'll often place a small twig or weed stalk in the "V" of the undercut so it's sticking out the other side. It's easier with a hinge cut than the Humboldt because the twig will want to fall out but if it stays put you have a visual alignment aid instead of having to stop and walk around the tree

It's amazing that little wedge does anything

He called his shot and delivered! Spot on target! Nice job!

Nice job. You are a natural teacher.

Love the honesty in addition to the excellent instruction. Thank you!

Who knew that learning could be so enjoyable...thank you and carry on.

A much-needed video tutorial for those weekend lumberjacks!

You nailed it! It dropped right where you wanted! Man that was satisfying!!

Here in uk most folk do what you would say was east coast cut but there are exceptions. As I understand it (and that could be very wrong, but I am sure I will very quickly get corrected). West coast trees are largely on steep slopes and in exposed conditions which gives rise to the flaring at the stump. The humbolt cut takes the waste on the stump and often (but not always) the face cut is needed to be done from the low side so having an undercut is more accessible. The other and probably more important when the tree is falling as the face cut closes and the hinge wood snaps the butt end of the tree slides down & forward on the under cut making the tree fall butt 1st and less likely to kick back toward the faller. As far as I can tell most forestry trees on the east coast are smaller and are largely on relatively sheltered flatter ground, this favours the opposite approach. Lower stumps are possible and humbolt would not be so good. I have also noticed that east coast cutters often have the back cut a bit higher relative to the face cut than west coast, this is to help prevent the tree kicking back because they will tend to drop top 1st. Am I on the right track here? Or have I got it completely wrong?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me!!!

Great instruction! One thing I will add, if you are falling a rotted tree make sure you bore it to find where the best holding wood is. I learned from my mistakes back in the day, and I remember a few Red Oaks kicking out on me because I did not bore them. Do the face cut on the rotted side or it can come over backwards on the cutter. Also, I was always taught to stay in the tree on the throttle until the last second, then take a step away, this prevents the cutter from ruining good wood.

Bravo! Nice placement on the drop!

Well done. That was cool that you put it where you called it. Very satisfying to watch. Thanks.

Wow! One of the most helpful videos covering a lot of things most leave out. Thank you!

Thanks for explaining how to fell a tree!! Your patience is always appreciated!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

Fantastic teaching. Thank you so much!

Bullseye! What an accurate call. A pro!👍🏻🇺🇸

“Entertainment only” is why I’m watching. I’m well past my years where I want to fell a whole tree, especially with a chainsaw. Nowadays I trim my trees, but with a pruning blade on my Sawzall. I have more control, in my situation. But I do love to watch a pro working his craft. Thanks for sharing

Finally, a great video on how to line up a Humboldt cut. Well done. Great video. Jim Wright. Harmony, NJ

Great advice on matching up the face cut

Best educational felling I’ve ever seen 👍

Right where you wanted it. I have been felling trees since 89', Here in the UK where i work it's mainly hard wood, European Ash, Oak, Maple, even in local woodlands it's seen as urban forestry so amenity based for leisure. we usual cut 'Goofy' as you put it because the stump height is important for access and many stump are ground out or left for coppice The wood rarely goes to a mill but I do some with my Alaskan Mill on the spot. I cut a Humboldt gob when i get a chance. Great video. Thanks

Thanks very clear explanations with some humor included.

You had me at "watch a tree fall down go boom." About the landing of the timber, show off.

You are a great explainer. Fun but also with a great feeling for the important points and the mechanics of the thing...

Love your sense of humor, and common sense. I use the Humboldt, just to be different from the goofy notch.

It's a refreshing video that I enjoyed watching. A no-nonsense explanation that doesn't make your head swell.

Good Sir, I was very much impressed with the amount of "Larnin' y'all pumped into my tiny little brain. I've never fallen a tree bigger than a ten foot Xmas tree but I love being in the bush and always admired a skilled Faller at work. You explained, in a clear yet humerous manner: what is basically going on, some important why & where-fores and just how to make that all work. Plus, you threw in some critically important safety tips. I really enjoyed your video and will watch more as the mood strikes me - I'd druther that strike me than a tree. A very good video. Thanks again, Garth

Ya know, this is one of the best cutting videos I have seen because you explain it while you go, you have a good sense of humor, and you know what you're doing. I really like this video. Well done, guy.

Perfect job!

Great description and whether the humor was intended or not, I really enjoyed this video a lot!

Greetings from Bulgaria. Verry useful video. Thanks a lot 😊

I did learn a bunch of good stufs and good tips. Thank you so much sire 🎉🎉🎉

Thumbs up, u did a terrific job of explaining to us amateurs.

perfect executed drop

Thank you Sir....I've already cut the tree i needed, and I'm here alive uninjured to watch. I think i did it mostly correct, as i did rush the cut or panic at the fell. You're very humble and modest regarding your professionalism. Great work❤

one of the best videos i have seen on this topic. the details, commentary, advice on anticipating issues and how to address, etc. video is clear and closeups are awesome. well done! and THANK YOU!

Best video I have seen on the right procedure for this undercut.

Great job, and explanation!😊 thankyou!

Thank you for including many safety pointers in your video.

excellent demonstration

Great video, nails the important details. I was a faller in BC for years, grew up in N Ontario logging country.

Superb vid. Love the sense of humour, too.

Great video, always nice to learn more things. Thankyou

Found the information regarding the direction adjustment of the bottom cut really helpful - first time I have seen anyone explain the sighting of the bar angle from the far side .

Great job brother. Couldn't have explained it any better. I'm old school like you.

Such a great video, very clear, great instructional with view points!

Great video! Love your delivery and sense your of humor!

Thanks for all the entertaining info.

A very informative and and the point demo of how to and not to. I have been felling trees in New Zealand for many years and I am still learning. Thank you and cheers, keep up the good work . Thanks

Thanks great video, wanted to share about how much hing to leave. I was taught to leave a 10th of the width. So if you have a tree 15 inches wide then you will need a 1.5 inch hing. This has always worked well for me and hope it helps other people.

He nailed it! Sweet!

Man you nailed it with this video.

Brilliant intuitive heart warming content. I’m really enjoying watching your work. Thanks mr Wilson. Sending seasons greetings from Derbyshire England.

"The Tree Whisperer" has arrived. Can I get an AMEN somebody. Well Done Youngster ! ! ! .................

Very well done the humble and the Dutchman

Great information for any green person who wants to learn more about how to make the cuts right 😁👍

You use a lot of sarcasm and this is great really enjoy your humor. Thanks