Crosscut Saw Felling and Firewood Cutting
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Cutting firewood without gasoline, oil or mechanized equipment. Green firewood, as in all human or animal powered. Including felling with one person and help from Miss Molly to pick up the cut firewood.
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Brilliant video. Many is the time that I have used a 2 man cross-cut saw, but then with two men, not with a 'spring' return. With Eucalyptus trees, we would cut the scarf using an axe, not the saw and axe, then we would cut away the bark from around the trunk to stop it jamming the saw. To start the saw cut, a few hits with the axe made a 'shelf. for the saw to follow for the first few passes until it created its own support in its cut.
Thanks for posting this. Brings back memories.
Jim, this video is inspirational. Thanks.
Nicely done, I especially like the reciprocating pole for one person cutting!
That.. Was... Fantastic! First I thought I clicked on the wrong video since I was looking at cross cut saws and there you were with a chain saw. Then when it "wouldn't start" and you went back to the workshop an pulled that misery whip off the wall, then I thought, here we go! THEN when you got the face cut started and walked down the trail, I thought for sure you would be returning with a neighbor or wife or son... Someone! But what you came back with was some incredibly clever, do-it-yourself ingenuity. Thank you for the fantastic video. I enjoyed it on many levels.
Well I think this is my favourite crosscut saw video, you made a lovely job of it. It make a change to watch someone who knows how to use a saw and axe, so many thanks
Superb ! A quiet and satisfying job to spend warm evenings during the winter. Thanks!
This ole boy is a marvel. I'm not so sure the clip is speeded up in places. Most likely this is his "overdrive" mode! Sir, I think you're an inspiration and living proof that do don't need to sit watching children's tv all day when you reach 60. I have only just found you but I intend to unearth your other clips.
Thanks for the video! I use a crosscut saw myself. It's difficult to find someone to get on the other end of a saw so, I really like the sapling idea. I'm learning something new all the time!
Great video, and education. No wonder you look to be in great shape, that's a lot of work. I just put up 6 cords of wood for the winter, but with a chain saw and a truck, LOL.....I would like to try a crosscut saw some day. Thanks for the video.......
About 5 minutes falling and 2 hrs bucking, splitting and resting.
Jim
if ive drew one coggins test on a mule named Molly, ive drew 50. Same for Tom's, and Jack's. those names are just naturals for mules! thumbs up! good video.
Thanks for the entertainment. Just getting into crosscutting. Learning a lot from watching you and reading Crosscut Sawyer forum posts. Thanks much
LOL my chainsaw took a dump last weekend. I broke out the axe and crosscut saw and went back to work cutting firewood. Old-school never lets you down. 👍
I was a little worried about the alder tree splitting with the slow back-cut but it turned out to be no problem. Great exercise and saw partner. It looks like you have done this before. I enjoy using my pruning saw and handtools in our woodlot. Don't have to worry about hearing loss and the peace and quiet is soothing to the soul. I have never thought about using a mule for packing out firewood but it sure was effective.
Spot on. Top draw video my old man. Dont you ever suffer from tennis elbow? Anymore than two days sawing and my arm is as seized as an old misery whip!
1:57 to 2:15 Classic. I laughed for weeks about it. Just great. Crosscuts the only way to go. Cheers Duncan.
Now that's how you cut trees,but I'll still stick with my old Homelite chainsaws. Enjoyed watching your video.
Fabulous impressively done. I thought I was the only human left who prefers doing things by hand. So many labour saving devices used by people who then pay for a gym membership.
Brilliant sawing!!!!! best idea great use of mule
what a good video thank you
Sean,
Single bucking with a two man was is no problem as long as you have a quality bucking saw. In fact in the pacific NW most all bucking of was done by a single person using a two person bucking saw. With lower quality more flexible saws that were more common on the east coast, single bucking is a little harder.
It really depends on what size of logs you will be cutting. For smaller logs, a one man saw may be a good choice.
Good Luck,
Jim
So happy to have seen that, and the pack animal was the icing on the cake! thanks for sharing, I've subbed for more.
That was really neat to watch give you allot of credit my friend hard work
Excellent work! I'm envious!
What a legend. Bloody great film. Thanks
Great Video!
Hi Jim,
I'm contemplating buying either a one-man crosscut saw or a two-man. My wife is willing to help when necessary to operate the two-man saw, but I'd also like to be able to buck logs on my own. I wonder if you found it difficult to buck with only yourself and your two-man saw? I have my eye on a nice two-man with original handles.
Thanks for your great video!
Sean
great video
Very great!
nicely done Jim, the good life eh ?
I've enjoyed watching your still & know-how by watching this video numerous times. I've always wondered WHAT criteria you used in selecting the crosscut saw you selected from among your collection.
Also wondered if you've since taken your Chain saw into town & tried to trade it in on another crosscut saw or some "feed" for Molly?
Bill,
The criteria I use to select a saw is; 1. Is the saw sharp? A saw has to be sharp to work correctly. 2. Is it sized correctly for the job at hand? The general rule is that a saw should be at lease twice as long as then diameter of the log being cut. 3. Will one or two people be using the saw? You can get by with a longer more limber saw with two sawyers. 4. Is it a user or collector saw. I generally do not use very nice collector type saws.
No, I still have a few chainsaws.
Jim
i do love your video! would it be possible that you could do a video of you sharping your saws?? cheers
Thanks Stephen. Check out this link for a bunch of info sharpening saws:
www.bchw.org/Tech%20tips/Crosscut%20Sharpening.htm
Jim
Cracked me up!
And inspired me.
Haha nice toss uncle jim
Very cool
mustridesoon2,
Thanks for the comments. If you are at all interested in Miss Molly (anytime in the future) you will have to send me an email because I don't know you by your "mustridesoon2" name.
Jim
how long did this take from start to finish?
Love it
Hi--I pull the chainsaw only twice.I still have my Huskies.
Ha! A 30-year old McCullough? You might mention the state/county and possibly the species of tree for those of us back east.
John,
Actually that old McCullaugh has been a good saw. I bought is a garage sale for $20 and have cut probably 60 cords with it. In this video it may have worked better if I had put gas in it.
The location is western Washington state, Lewis County and the tree I cut is alder.
Jim
Jim Thode I have a 40 year old pro mac 650 that has been the best saw ive ever had
it really splits easy wet eh? crazy
outstanding
What is your estimated time for one cord of wood fire (felling, cutting and splitting) ?
Maybe 8 to 12 hours if you're in good shape and have a quality sharp saw.
should have bought a stihl
Great video