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- Today we try a little trick or hack I guess you could say to make cutting firewood a little easier. This idea came from a subscriber to our channel and it worked really well to keep the log up off the ground.
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Melissa's comment about Thanksgiving, food, relatives, and Christmas was priceless!
Slushy snow in Western Slope Colorado, teetering around the freezing mark, at 8000', 0630 MST.
Love the Stihl earrings, M. That's every man's idea of glamor. Mike, your vids are like opening presents every morning -- a respite from the depressing political news that blankets the country. Morgan family life is reality in "flyover" America, and a blessing that anchors my family to the good that still prevails, everywhere, but on "the idiot box."
New subscriber from Spokane Washington and really enjoying your channel. Former forester, logger and firewood business operator here. Anything you can do to get wood off the ground like this is worth trying (lifting with equipment, suspending on other logs, using a timberjack, etc.). Good sawing technique on that suspended log - you look like you know what you're doing . Strong saw, sharp chain and you kept it wound up and in the wood with fast transitions to the next cut. I ran Stihl saws professionally for years and currently own an MS 362 . Best saw I've ever owned. Wouldn't mind having an MS 261 too. Any progress on finding a log skidding winch? Have you seen the Hud-Son, Wallenstein, Farmi, Igland? My preference would be blade style for anchoring, safety screen for operator and operating controls that get you out of the crush zone behind the tractor. I like wire rope with a couple sliders and cable style chokers. Add a snatch block to double winching power or to change direction of pull.
It’s a good day for us subscribers when Melissa shows up.
Bill G. You wish.
I was so delighted to hear you refer to the load in the wood bucket as a "jag." It took me back many years to when I was growing up in Ligonier, Pa and I tried to spend as much time as possible on my aunt and uncle's dairy farm with my two older cousins. I often heard it at breakfast or lunch while the days work was discussed. Someone had to go to Longbridge and get a jag of stone at the quarry for someone. We had to run a jag of straw up to Rolling Rock. The Wilpen Hotel needed a jag of coal. For those uninitiated to Western Pa dialect, there is no definitive definition of a jag. It could mean any amount loaded in the truck or hay wagon up to just before contents started spilling over the sideboards or the rear springs hit the stops. In general practice, a jag tended toward the high side of of vehicle capacity. A "load" was a whole other matter and usually meant the weight sticker on the windshield had been shredded and brake capability became a serious consideration.
I think you and Melissa will enjoy "Midway". The CGI is spectacular. The wife and I have seen it and "Ford v Ferrari". On the whole I think we like Ford a little better.
Hello Mr Mike from beautiful England ! I will be sawing several tons of Sycamore logs over the next few days purchased from a local tree surgeon ! Saws are sharp & running well ! At near 73 I'm not as sharp but I dont run too bad if I pace myself !
Mike has the life: Lots of wooded land and all of the toys to enjoy it properly!
That was a cool idea Mr Taylor.
Mike thanks for sharing that idea.
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Watching you cut that limb up took just over two minutes to make what looked like 34-36 cuts! That Stihl MS261 is indeed a power house machine! With any luck maybe someone from Stihl is watching your channel, who knows where it could go from there.
Nice job on cutting safely, taking your time and doing it right. And what an awesome tip from Mr. Taylor, that one tip alone should really save time, money and mostly your back.
Thank you Mr. Taylor. Great suggestion. 👍
My back thankz both of youinz!
That worked slick Mike
Thanks for the great tip I am from a shit hole state of NJ, and I can't wait to get the out and be in a place like you are .
Great idea to pass along. Thanks to you and Mr. Taylor. Sometimes the most obvious logical solutions aren't obvious until someone points it out so passing along these obvious hacks is most appreciated. One unrelated suggestion. I live in an area in Northern Vermont with a lot of tourists and part time homeowners who buy bundled wood like you are planning on doing with Hunter's business. One thing the guys that do it around here get as frequent questions from customers is where they can find started wood; since even small chucks need starters. Think about using some of your "splinters" from splitting and bundle them in small bundles to offer as a second related product line. A couple of lengths of twine tied around a bundle is probably all that is needed. Just something to consider since I noticed that when your conveyor was running the small splinters were falling through as well as around the splitter.
I built a boom for the 3 point hitch that when you lift it, the end of the tree catches under the triangle and the end of the boom lifts the whole tree up. This way i can delimb and cut in one go. Works for whole Baltic birches up to around 8 inch.
I like that your videos publish at approximately the same time each day. I don’t have to worry about getting a random notification throughout the day like some other channels. Good wholesome content. Thanks!
Hi Mike, I've been watching your channel for 4 or 5 months and really enjoying it. I'm a neighbor to the north in Caledonia, NY. I also love the outdoors and chainsaws. I have at this time, a Husqvarna 460 Rancher. It does everything I want it to do. I have a 20 ton splitter. I just cut trees for friends and family and that keeps me in campfire fuel. A few years ago after dropping 2 red pines for my Mother in Law ( 52' and 55' ) I took my climbers off, tossed them in the trunk of my son's car and told him I never wanted to see them again. I'm 71 now, it was time to hang them up. My saw hasn't been run in several months, I need to find something that needs cutting. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your life and family with so many strangers.
Great tip-thanks Mr. Taylor (and you too, Mike).
I am in NW. PA. try to cut 6 cords each summer by myself. 74 years old now, work alone all the time, and unfortunately do not have access to a tractor of any kind. If I have to pull a log, I use my 2008 Chevy Trailblazer in 4 wheel drive, it will pull anything I want it to pull . I will drop a tree out into the field next to where I am cutting, then start at the top and slice it in 16" slices until I get to the other end. Since I am just cutting for my own use, I use everything down to 2" Then I have to clean everything up, so the field can be mowed when I am finished, that takes longer that cutting up the tree . LOL I start the end of May and finish up by the middle of August cut 7 cords this season, had a cord left over from last season, to get me off to a good start this winter, the wood I cut in June is already reading 14% moister on the meter I have The last wood I cut is still around 36% but that will not get used until the next winter.
Thank you Mr. Taylor for your suggestion and thank you Mike for demonstrating. I will be using this method for sure in the next month and into the future.
Jiminy Cricket there’s a tall weed in the garden! In other words here comes the boss, made me laugh. :)
Mikes not the only one who loves war movies I watch all I can see Audie Murphy story is fantastic
#617 and Mike is working a hack
Looks like a good one saving his back
Thanks Mr Taylor for the great thought
As we get older these lessons are taught
Piper and Melissa out for a walk
We love when she visits to share in a talk
RK55 this machine is really great
Just can't wait for our next Morgan date!!
Mike, as a safety measure, you might consider cutting a bit of a "V" in your fulcrum log to keep the long branch/log from rolling off while your bucking that branch/log.
Hi guys.. Just flew up from Western Australia to Kentucky for Thanksgiving week. (Its a bit of a haul but well worth it)
Love those ear rings!
As for 'lifting firewood'.. I like to reverse the tractor over the log just far enough so the end of the log is under the tractor then wrap a chain around the log and the lowered 3 point. Then 'carefully' lift the three point. the butt of the log comes up under the rear axle of the tractor then the rest of the log comes up in the air.
That was a cool video. Really enjoyed it. Hope Hunter is doing fine. We’ve been praying for him. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍❤️
I'm glad I watch. Different topic. But it was cutting trees with vines. I cut a 4to 5 inch diameter small tree. But didn't see the vine. Didn't fall it pivoted! Even though you say your not a professional. Your experience as a loving wood guy does help us do it ourselves kind of folks. I've cut many trees but nothing to big.
Thank you Mr. Taylor for the idea, and thank you Mike for showing it to us. I will definately be giving it a try. Say hey to the family and YALL HAVE A DAY 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey you guys .Love your videos. You had mentioned spilling bar oil all over your saw when filling tank. I cut a small slot or hole in the gallon jugs foil lid gasket in an oval shape at the bottom and a separate vent hole above that. this slows down the flow into tank and helps with over flowing and wasting oil.
Donnie from the eastern panhandle of WV. Pretty slick trick with the round of wood and the bucket. We're back in Philadelphia for another race this time a 10K. Going home on Sunday then heading to our cabin and 300 acres for the 1st week of our WV 2 week buck season
Amazing I will have to try this trick it will save the chain saw on sarping alot Manny thanks to you and Mr Taylor
Loving your channel more with the release of each video, M&M!! But, for the life of me, I can't understand how/why some troubled people would click the "thumbs down" button. Oh well, as I learned from Clebe McLeary (all shot up in Vietnam...one side almost completely blown off -- one leg, one arm, and part of face), just remember FIDO!!!
FIDO = "Forget It and Drive On!" -- the dislikers are dead weight and y'all are eagles who fly high! Thanks for all you do to lift all your viewers and subscribers to higher echelons. Happy Thanksgiving, too.
(from Tupelo, MS -- just a few blocks from the Elvis Presley birthplace)
Hiya Morgan family
I'm Andy from West Yorkshire in the UK really enjoy your channel fairly new to it but brings back good memories when I could do the same stuff but due to ill health cat do as much as I'd like, keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching
All the best
Andy
Great idea. I really enjoy your videos. You are one of the few who has seemed to remain consistent on your content and attitude. Keep up the good work.
Erich from Wisconsin. Stihl guy for years . You hit the nail on the head . Great exercise and you make money doing it . It sure beats the health club .
Go Penn State , Go Badgers !
Melissa you are awesome, Mike you are so blessed!!
Very nice earrings Mrs M!
Love the log hack and you’re right that it’s one of those, “why didn’t I think of that”.
I vote for, “Loaded Baked Potatoes”.
What a good little trick. Thank you Mr Taylor
Texas here and the weather is approaching apocalyptic extremes. Temps have dropped below 50 several times and the 40's are approaching in rapid numbers. Reports of mild runs on milk and bread are starting to surface.
Paul lol yeah Paul about 100 miles north of Galveston Tx we are bracing for this coming cold front
Howdy from Texas ..... Born & raised in Warren, PA .... Now live just North of Dallas, Texas. Get back to Warren for its 4th of July parade, fire works, etc.
Hello from North Central Indiana, it’s a very damp cold out, no rain or snow, just that damp feeling. I will be celebrating Thanks Giving the day before this year due to having to work on TG. Bad thing about working in EMS or any other public services, but I’m sure my work family will have a feast as well. 😉 take care God bless, Happy Thanks Giving!
Always enjoy a good trip to the PA woods buddy..thank you both for making these videos!
HI Mick just looked at your tree handling as a 72-year-old an x tree surgeon posh name for woodsman in the 70 -80 with duchelm we used case 1150 and 450 with a 4 in one bucket to do what you did .open the for in on slip it over the end bite pick up hang it over a trailer cut of logs in to the trailer no pick up by hand no back strain as you have a good bucket try wood end in the bucket use a good chain come along to hold it in the bucket your Rich H UK keep up the good work
Those little cookies would make great coasters to put under bottles, cans. glasses, etc. Cut a lot of those, different sizes, and sell them online with your shirts. Larger ones are great for hot pots.
Monaville Texas here just northwest of Houston.
Welcome new subscribers to the channel - lots to learn and enjoy here.
Nice tip on the log pivot. I too have never seen that before.
A new styled saw horse Mike and Mellisa ! Great idea Mr. Taylor !
Привет из Перми, Россия. Сережки оригинальные! Greetings from Perm, Russia. Earrings original!
We have an international 586 and use a round bale spike and wrap a chain around the log and spike and it picks the whole thing of the ground except the 5ft that the pole and chain are chocked up on the log in order to pick it up we cut stuff that long but bigger in diameter. But everything works as long as your not bent over and getting your chafing in the dirt. Dirt and nails are a nemesis of a chain saw chain.
Cool wet short days here in the PNW. Still trying to wrap up tile work and get back outside. I’ll be using this hack.
I just tried the “hack” today. It worked like a champ. 👍🏻
Thanks for this video. That is a great trick for cutting wood. I have a bad back and that will help a lot.
great hack, I will use it for sure. I know your a Stihl guy, they are nice saws. I am a Husqvarna guy I have a couple but the one that I love the most is the 550XP professional series its only 50cc and I just cant get over how much power that thing has, it just loves to eat wood and its real light, probably compares to the Stihl you have
Mike, I tried this tonight with my New Holland Boomer 24 on some smaller cherry logs and it worked awesome! Thank you from southern Michigan for sharing!
Good deal
Great tip Mr. Taylor and thx for showing Mike...I only have a 1025R w/ a loader and have only lifted up and now will try this. Love MY 261 !!!!
Love the earings Melissa..Verrry kool :)
Be safe out there and God Bless
I was to the woods today first time this fall, took my time. It’s amazing how it takes a bit of saw/tractor use to get into the groove. Work safe. I can’t believe how many you tube videos out there people using saws, not wearing any safety equipment.
I’m a 65 year old with arthritis in both knees. The most challenging thing I’ve done this last week was cut back all my hostas (😂) but I’m totally obsessed with your channel! Happy Turkey Day to you and yours!
Sharp idea Mr. Taylor! Good for you Mike for using his idea.
Awesome tip. Now all I have to do is get some property that has trees, lol. You know, always wondered...personal question, but always wondered why you and Melissa don't wear wedding bands. Great video as always. Loved the retriever comments, lol.
Mr. Taylor had a Great 👍 Suggestion!
Good advice. Snow here in n Edgewood NM. About 4". Lasted nearly two days. Could be a good winter.
Hello Morgan's, just because I haven't commented for awhile doesn't mean I don't watch anymore! Want to wish you a great holiday season! I'm going to use the technique in this video today after I attach the carryall and get to bucking some firewood! Thank you for all the great videos this year!
We are getting ready for some very cold weather and first snow next week in the foot hills of Mount Hood Oregon (2000') elv. ✌🏻️
from PHILIPPINES....learning a lot
Great idea 💡 I’ve always tried to get logs up off ground like that, but have always manually tried to grunt it . Back pain 🤔
Thank you Mr. Taylor.
I'm from SW Ohio just north of Cincinnati. Really enjoy your videos and i enjoy similar things in life as you...
I've been around for a while but don't think I have ever introduced myself...
Great idea, Mike. Thanks to Mr Taylor. Stay safe out there! Keep warm and dry!
Mike another idea to pick that tree up is slide it in the bucket all the way and chain or ratchet strap it down tight that way you can pick it up all the way. I have an 8N with a blade that we just pick up the log and tie it down to the blade and pick it up works great.
Mt Juliet Tennessee, I'm going to have to try this as we have a bunch of trees to cut up. Thanks. This year the wife and are doing the solo think, more deep fried turkey for me! Happy Turkey Day
Put a smaller 'pivot' at the last cut next to the bucket and every cut is off the ground. Awesome idea..now I need a tractor with a front end loader.
Cheeseburger Soup ???? perhaps some more explanation will help or a short cooking video ? ;-)
Hi Mike it's amazing what you can learn watching RUclips I've been watching for about 6years I've learned to work on my dump truck Kubota tractor and a number of different things can't do what I used to do so I learn to make hand carved router signs from RUclips I quit watching TV
Can't agree more about history. Can't erase where we've been. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. We will be spending the day with my Mom in law, at the nursing home.
In keeping with the pivot point, what if you drove the heel to the back of the bucket and curled back? The far end would be off the ground and more weight added to bucket end as you got closer?
From Sweden...Love your videos...Greetings to you and your family!.
Been watching for about 2 months. From Southgate Michigan downriver from Detroit.
Stump bucket from KMK Welding in Latrobe, PA and a New Holland skid steer does the same thing . But pivot point is not needed. :-)) Shalom/gw
Great video Mike 👍. You're my hero! A man who takes care of his family and works hard as well.Thats the problem in America today not enough dad's like you or husband's for that matter.Keep doing what you're doing man you're living your life to the fullest. I can promise you your kids will grow up and be the same way.
That is one of those tricks that is so simple when you see it you go “Duh, why didn’t I think of that earlier?!” Thanks Mr. Taylor and Mike for sharing it. It is wet and raining in North Mississippi today. Enjoy your day!
Piper is like the heck with that retriever nonsense get it your self. Lol God bless
hello all this is Edgar from west decatur pa love your show keep them coming i was a logger in my younger day and loved it nothing better than out in the woods with a sharp chainsaw and running log skidder have watched other videos and what fake they are yours is NOT BY NO MEANS!!!!!!! just keep up the good work
Great trick! I’m definitely going to use it. I also have a MS261 and it rips! It will cut through big oak and hickory no problem. Plus it’s very light weight.
With out a tractor the same concept...a high lift jack and a piece of chain. lift the log put a round under go down a ways and repeat ....it works for those of us that don't have a tractor with a loader.
Thanks for that Mike, another great hack.
Love the tractor hack! Now I just need a front loader on my old tractor... 😊 I will remember this!
Love the wood cutting hack! Great idea!!
Great Tip or trick Mike ... Phoenix Arizona 55* right now 9:44 pm
What great hack idea Taylor. I used a similar hack to lift mobilhomes off the ground. After the Northridge earthquake. Just in reverse. The funny thing is you could have lifted the tractor with you body weight at the other end. God bless
Use the bucket of the loader to your advantage, place a large log across the bucket lift log for cutting on top scoop both logs and tilt bucket up. This way you should be able to cut the entire log in a mater of minutes, the larger the bucket and tractor the longer the log you can cut!
Those 261’s if you can stomach the cost are a great saw if you only want 1 saw for everything. That is my only saw besides a back up poulan and I have a 16” and 20” bar for it. Weighs the same or less than my dads ms250 and has the power of his 291 but way lighter. Not to mention it sounds way more tough.
Corey from Wisconsin saw used for firewood and atv/snowmobile trail clean
I have to say, I've been using that idea for years,..and it sure is simple but effective in back saving.
Gotta love the 261 got one myself also have a 250 love it also saw you guys at the TCI show this month in Pittsburgh in from Indiana county pa.
Been doing that for years, old trick. Used to get my little brother to set on the end when in deep brush. But you have to keep rolling pivot with just a kid on the end. LOL Love you vids always a laugh or two.
Great idea, that works great. Got my deer last night , nice little typical 4x4 white tail.
"...safe for Christmas..." Hahahaaaaa! Loved that comment!
That is. Cool! I have a 60’foot maple on the ground and going to try that!
Recent subscriber from Suwanee, Ga. Sure enjoy the channel and the property and family.
Smart man that Mr Taylor! Even smarter is the man who gives a new idea (or old idea) a try. Nice work Mr. Mike.
Rockland County, NY State. Nice video Mike, fantastic idea about the fulcrum, makes for faster cutting! Ann loves those Stihl ear rings. You know Mike...Melissa cuts wood faster than you do...she uses two saws at once! Thumbs up!
That is called a fulcrum balance the log. Thanks for the video Mike and Melisa.
Great idea Mr Taylor ! Mess coming sunday but rest of week looks good so far. Never heard of cheeseburger soup but sounds delicious!!
I love soup and this is the weather. Have never heard of Cheeseburger Soup--------please enlighten me Thanks Russ
Cheese burger soup is awesome!! I am seeing a new winter time trend for the Morgans... cooking in the kitchen... you can share recipes and have folks add their 2 cents... of course too many cooks will ruin a good dish, but you can make us all hungry!
@@andrewupham4713 Now that's a wonderful idea.
Hoping we get a recipe! Lol
Mike...saying hello to you all in West Penn from West Yorkshire, (England)......regarding my earlier query about you cutting decent size 10" diameter maple into firewood....if it's 10" diameter, most luthiers would bond two pieces of say 2" x 10" and make a solid body guitar out of that size then use a thinner slice of that material and fabricate either a laminate or solid top......just suggesting.....there may be more value in the timber/lumber....lots of guitars and ukuleles etc are made from maple and some necks (Fender) are also made from maple.