I reckon your directional face cuts are good. You might not be getting them spot-on first time round but you tidy them up just fine. As for reversing a trailer - it’s a counter intuitive skill. There’s a reason why centipedes don’t walk backwards. Only humans could choose to make things awkward . The chain jamming like that, is often just a build-up of sawdust and or chip, stuck in the bar groove under the chain. And can sometimes be cleared, by rolling the underside of the bar, back ‘n’ forward across the bark of a log. With the chain brake off but no revs. being used. If it doesn’t chain doesn’t roll easily after 2-4 movements, give the saw a quick blip and try again, then blip the throttle again. Can save having to remove the bar & chain, especially if you’re on uneven or steep sloping ground.
Hi! Thank you for shearing. Feels good that logging in Norway.. same same as in the west. Its so good to be a human and that you are showing it. To be thankful for - leaves bading in sun- Same same. Thanks🙂
I admire you Sarah, most people like as few a number of people as possible for their learning experience. You record it all & put it out on the internet. Well done. Couple of tips - if it is a wonky one - put the rope on first, just in case. attaching after you have cut it up is asking for that gust to bring it on top of you. The other trick that can work is pushing from behind at a higher point (e.g. shoving on a forked branch or a handy light ladder. Best of all - learn the Danish Pie Cut (popular in Europe). Super safe, super controlled & if yiu get it wrong, you can start over. Allows a wedge to be inserted safely without problems. Worth checking out & learning.
Helmet.. I need your Helmet. Love that white Hemet without the bill Similar to your tractor helmet - my wood cutting helmet has a bill which I hate. I clicked your link for the helmet but Amazon is OUT, Drat. Ill keep trying. And thanks for the tip: Put the chainsaw inside an old tire. HINT - when backing up, put your hand at he BOTTOM of the steering wheel... yah... the bottom. Now when you want to turn left then turn your hand left (rotate left) - when you want to turn right then turn right (rotate right). Great video - Keep it up. Fairbanks Alaska - 5 in of snow / +23F / 7 hours of daylight. Perfect wood gathering time.
Thanks so much! That's a great idea, I'll try that next time I'm in the tractor for sure 🙂 It's a bummer the helmet is out of stock, if you're in a hurry, I found this one which I think is looks very similar: amzn.to/401LGdQ Stay safe out there!
@@TheRealSarahCatherine I'll second that tip for sure. I learned it a few years ago on RUclips. Whichever direction you move the bottom of the steering wheel, that's the direction the trailer will go. Works for boat trailers, utility trailers, you name it. Plus it's really easy to remember!
Try doing a snap cut next time Sarah, just cut from both sides of the log, just make sure both cuts bypass each other. Use your winch or tractor to snap the cut! That way you are cutting both compression and tension wood at the same time.
Good job on learning how to cut trees and the videos When you do the face cut try doing the top cut first then the bottom cut its easier to line up as you can look through the top cut to see where your chain is Good luck and stay safe
Check out British Columbia Faller training , WCB, they have some of the best traing videos, we have some of the biggest, steepest trees, terrain to deal with.
I put permanent marker on the felling lines on my 170 it made it much better to see where you want the tree to go not sure why they are not on it from the factory
A couple of tips from somebody who has been a beginner far longer than you have... When your chain wouldn't turn you showed the tip of the bar with the chain offset to the side. You didn't show how you fixed it but my guess is that some wood got jammed in there and when you took the chain off it cleared the problem. Sometimes that can also happen at the rear end of the bar or in the sprocket. Happens to me a lot. What I have found is that if you forcefully jam the bottom of the bar down against a log while pulling or pushing the saw, make the chain dig in but try to make the bar move, it'll clear the jam enough so when you run the saw again it clears out the jam. Worth a try since it saves taking the chain off. Earlier when your bar got stuck trying to cut that log on the ground, lots of times I make a cut like that coming in from the side rather than from the top or bottom. I usually do that using the top of the bar, push the chain down through the log. Watch for sawdust coming out from under the log so you know you're cutting all the way through, but don't cut down into the dirt. What that does is it prevents the log from dropping until the very end of the cut since the side you haven't cut yet still bears the weight. Finish that cut by taking the saw out of the cut and then from the opposite side, finish the piece that's still holding the weight. That way your bar isn't in the cut and doesn't usually get caught. Worth a try, right? Tips from the perpetual novice...
Nuttin like the satisfaction of getting a tree down with out hitting or hurting any thang!
Absolutely! 👍
The struggle is real!!! LOL But you were awesome and didn't give up.
Good job. You never gave up and worked through all the hiccups. ✌️. Well done!
Thank you! 😊
Great video and good job young lady. We all have problems sometimes. Take care and have a blessed and safe day and I'll see you on your next video
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your positive comments 😊
Sarah, the little MS170 are a great little chainsaw. I have used mine for around ten years and it is still going great 👍🏼. Great job 👏🏼 and well done.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Love the problem solving, makes me feel better as I am a beginner as well and it's all too real.
I reckon your directional face cuts are good. You might not be getting them spot-on first time round but you tidy them up just fine. As for reversing a trailer - it’s a counter intuitive skill. There’s a reason why centipedes don’t walk backwards. Only humans could choose to make things awkward .
The chain jamming like that, is often just a build-up of sawdust and or chip, stuck in the bar groove under the chain. And can sometimes be cleared, by rolling the underside of the bar, back ‘n’ forward across the bark of a log. With the chain brake off but no revs. being used. If it doesn’t chain doesn’t roll easily after 2-4 movements, give the saw a quick blip and try again, then blip the throttle again. Can save having to remove the bar & chain, especially if you’re on uneven or steep sloping ground.
Got to love it when a plan comes together. Good job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi! Thank you for shearing. Feels good that logging in Norway.. same same as in the west.
Its so good to be a human and that you are showing it. To be thankful for - leaves bading in sun- Same same.
Thanks🙂
Great Job 👍- Everyday logging is problem solving.
It sure is! Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed 🙂
Very cool. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice job thanks for the great video.
I admire you Sarah, most people like as few a number of people as possible for their learning experience. You record it all & put it out on the internet. Well done.
Couple of tips - if it is a wonky one - put the rope on first, just in case. attaching after you have cut it up is asking for that gust to bring it on top of you. The other trick that can work is pushing from behind at a higher point (e.g. shoving on a forked branch or a handy light ladder.
Best of all - learn the Danish Pie Cut (popular in Europe). Super safe, super controlled & if yiu get it wrong, you can start over. Allows a wedge to be inserted safely without problems. Worth checking out & learning.
Great job. Get yourself a 3.5 lb straight, short handle axe and practice swinging it. It will help when you have to pound wedges.
Helmet.. I need your Helmet. Love that white Hemet without the bill Similar to your tractor helmet - my wood cutting helmet has a bill which I hate. I clicked your link for the helmet but Amazon is OUT, Drat. Ill keep trying. And thanks for the tip: Put the chainsaw inside an old tire. HINT - when backing up, put your hand at he BOTTOM of the steering wheel... yah... the bottom. Now when you want to turn left then turn your hand left (rotate left) - when you want to turn right then turn right (rotate right). Great video - Keep it up. Fairbanks Alaska - 5 in of snow / +23F / 7 hours of daylight. Perfect wood gathering time.
Thanks so much! That's a great idea, I'll try that next time I'm in the tractor for sure 🙂 It's a bummer the helmet is out of stock, if you're in a hurry, I found this one which I think is looks very similar: amzn.to/401LGdQ Stay safe out there!
@@TheRealSarahCatherine I'll second that tip for sure. I learned it a few years ago on RUclips. Whichever direction you move the bottom of the steering wheel, that's the direction the trailer will go. Works for boat trailers, utility trailers, you name it. Plus it's really easy to remember!
Try doing a snap cut next time Sarah, just cut from both sides of the log, just make sure both cuts bypass each other. Use your winch or tractor to snap the cut!
That way you are cutting both compression and tension wood at the same time.
You're my hero !! Love you ❤
Aaaw! Thank you! Love you too 😘
Brave girl, gettin it done!
A big help for me was buying “Fundamentals of General Tree Work” by GF Beranek
Good job on learning how to cut trees and the videos
When you do the face cut try doing the top cut first then the bottom cut its easier to line up as you can look through the top cut to see where your chain is
Good luck and stay safe
GOOD JOB .
Check out British Columbia Faller training , WCB, they have some of the best traing videos, we have some of the biggest, steepest trees, terrain to deal with.
I put permanent marker on the felling lines on my 170 it made it much better to see where you want the tree to go not sure why they are not on it from the factory
Must every saw you can follow a site line on the forward handle, but not having a wrap- around handle, like true falling saws, it's a bit tougher.
MS 170 is equipped with a gunning sight on the cover and fan housing.
Yes but it is hard to see the marker just highlights the line as comes standard with other saws@@elpolaco7654
You need to cut your back notch a little higher than the wedge cut to make it fall the way you want it to.
Hilarious, you turned the brake off as you left the frame of picture.
I sent a link to a badass woman cutting hige trees. Nice job on thise poplars. I've only cut a few in my time. Blessings
Sterling Work Sarah..
A couple of tips from somebody who has been a beginner far longer than you have...
When your chain wouldn't turn you showed the tip of the bar with the chain offset to the side. You didn't show how you fixed it but my guess is that some wood got jammed in there and when you took the chain off it cleared the problem. Sometimes that can also happen at the rear end of the bar or in the sprocket. Happens to me a lot. What I have found is that if you forcefully jam the bottom of the bar down against a log while pulling or pushing the saw, make the chain dig in but try to make the bar move, it'll clear the jam enough so when you run the saw again it clears out the jam. Worth a try since it saves taking the chain off.
Earlier when your bar got stuck trying to cut that log on the ground, lots of times I make a cut like that coming in from the side rather than from the top or bottom. I usually do that using the top of the bar, push the chain down through the log. Watch for sawdust coming out from under the log so you know you're cutting all the way through, but don't cut down into the dirt. What that does is it prevents the log from dropping until the very end of the cut since the side you haven't cut yet still bears the weight. Finish that cut by taking the saw out of the cut and then from the opposite side, finish the piece that's still holding the weight. That way your bar isn't in the cut and doesn't usually get caught. Worth a try, right?
Tips from the perpetual novice...
You have to operate all day for a while and then it's easy..