Felling a Redwood With a Traditional Humboldt/Gapped Face Cut

The slow motion side view of the tree coming off the stump was perfect. That really allows us visual guys to see what exactly happens. Thanks for sharing some more knowledge from Antone and Gordy.

Such a clear, articulate description of what/why he does everything! This guy should be a teacher

really love the detailed explanation of why they are taking each individual step in the process of felling this tree. As somebody who's only ever done small scale homeowner tree work, this is all very interesting, you can tell that these guys are experts.

Dude, you're putting out fantastic content. I love how much I can learn from your channel. Fantastic quality filming on the most part considering you're always in the elements. You have great knowledge and when you don't, you find the people that do have all the info about said task. I really thank you again for your efforts. Please keep up the good work you big legend. All the way from little old Tasmanian. 👍

How can you not love watching an expert perform a task flawlessly?

This back east guy appreciates you guys sharing your skill. Thanks Jacob.

Jacob, it's just incredible to me that you get to go out and work with these two veteran Redwood Loggers, Gordy and Antone. Matching the Snipe to the Undercut with a tape measure should come in really handy in the future when you're felling really big trees with a Humboldt. Really great video, Jacob!

Thanks for sharing guys. The slow motion really brings home what our man is teaching.

Wow! This is your best video yet (IMHO)! I can't tell you how much I appreciate Anton sharing his knowledge with the world! What a stand up guy! Also both your and Gordy's questions help Anton fill in the pieces for us newbies. Camera angle on the falling tree was very cool also and explained much of what Anton was trying to convey. Initially it struck me as odd how much distance Gordy and Anton were going when they left the "scene of the crime". That all became quite evident when the widow makers came raining down! I will definitely will not forget this lesson! Many thanks Jacob!.....T P.S. My two cents: I think people like Anton are national treasures. More folks should be capturing knowledge from experts from all the trades and arts, to preserve this knowledge for the future. The Japanese recognize this and identify, document, and support these artisans so future generations realize their legacy and where they came from.

I used to work in a small engine shop in Humboldt county in the early 2000's we dealt pretty exclusively with logging company saws and everything these men are teaching on your channel is spot on. Watching these vids is a good trip down memory lane!!

It’s so wonderful to lIsten to Anton, he just takes has expertise for granted.

I wonder how they managed fiber pull and tension/compression with misery whips and axes….?I mean when you need to cut fast and obviously they couldn’t back then…Antones has to have the coolest photo albums and family history….thanks fellers.

Dude.. I don't care what your future holds if you keep doing videos, you need to make a yearly trip to cut with these guys for a couple days. Honestly considering your roots id shoot for about 10-20% logging content in general. You ask good questions, and we are right here learning with you. Good exposure for Gordy/WCS too. Thank you guys. These are amazing.

Yea. Wow, i'm just commenting hoping the cutter will see my compliment - the slow mo aces the culmination of everything he said. Also cool that some of his geometry was judgement based, amazing skill & who doesnt appreciate a guy who can save that nice lumber.

I can't get enough of Antone fellin trees! Watchin him and Gordy work together is pretty damn neat

You mean like the guys out east?” starts laughing 😂😂

Thank you for taking the many hours/video it takes to make this content. Rest assured it is valued. Have a great night. Jesus loves you, brother.

LOVE IT. I've utilized this facecut before to get bigwood to run off the trunk to clear fences underneath. It's worked so far. Math geometry and physics are fun and vital in this game of life

In my opinion, there are few things more interesting to watch than loggers that know exactly what they are doing. I never get tired of videos like this.

Incredible video. It's just a joy to watch a guy like Anton. He has exceptional experience and does an excellent job of explaining exactly what he's doing and why. Nice work on the whole video. I learn something new with every video you make.