Is 3 Chains Per Bar Really the Rule of Thumb?

[RI Chevy]

It does happen to all of us. As the saying goes, there is no substitute for experience. Lol
I always take at least 2 saws with me just in case I get one jammed into the wood. I cut my way out of it. Lol

 

[huskyboy]

One reason I like big saw like a 395 for cutting/bucking larger wood is they have enough balls to bore cut into pinches and cut out the bottom like in this video. Saves time.

 

[huskyboy]

Limbing.. cutting it off flush at the trunk is easier for me. You can tell the direction of tension more easily.

 

[Philbert]

Broke the cardinal rule, only had one saw w me.

I always take at least 2 saws with me just in case I get one jammed into the wood. I cut my way out of it. Lol

On 'outboard sprocket' saws (most STIHLs) I have pulled the powerhead, leaving the bar and chain in the wood, and cut it out with a spare bar and chain. Also keeps the powerhead (and maybe a 'helper')out of the way if cutting the pinch out with another saw.

Harder to do with 'inboard sprocket' saws (many Huskys, Poulans, etc.) unless you carry a Granberg chain tool with you, or have clearance to spin the clutch off.

Philbert

 

[huskyboy]

FYI don’t try boring into a pinch unless you know what your doing and the right saw.

 

[RI Chevy]

Same log, you could get 5 guys that would go at it differently and come out with the same results. Doesn't mean any styles are right or wrong. Whatever works for you.

 

[huskyboy]

Very true. Although some styles would be faster or slower production.

 

[RI Chevy]

Some safer. Whatever makes the cutter feel comfortable and confident. As long as the end result is the same.
Log bucked up into x amount of pieces.

 

[huskyboy]

I found a log hook is very nice to have sometimes when bucking logs that are laid out too.

 

[RI Chevy]

I just bought a Fiskars pickaroon.

 

[Philbert]

I found a log hook is very nice to have sometimes when bucking logs that are laid out too.

And wedges . . . .

Philbert

 

[fearofpavement]

We were limbing a big tulip last Monday and I cut Groundi out of a pinch 4 times. I was going to say something but knew as soon as I did I'd be having her come over to cut my saw free. Anyone who hasn't pinched a saw to the point of needing help to get it out either hasn't done much tree limbing or is a blatant liar.

 

[fearofpavement]

Which is a reason to always have multiple saws if possible. A bow saw, axe, small floor jack or wedges also work. Sometimes a cant hook will help but not as good as the previous options.

 

[RedGas]

I'm never without my peavey when cutting. If the wedges come along, the peavey comes along too.

 

[Deets066]

I just bought a Fiskars pickaroon.

I just ordered one too. Can’t find my old hookaroon. The fisksrs one looks good, how do ya like it?

 

[RI Chevy]

It's not bad. I just gotta get used to using it. Nice and light. Hook gets stuck in a bit. Still new. Lol

 

[Deets066]

It's not bad. I just gotta get used to using it. Nice and light. Hook gets stuck in a bit. Still new. Lol

I hate splitting without one

 

[RI Chevy]

I have always just bent down to pick up every single piece of wood I cut. Instinctual I guess. So I gotta get used to using it.

 

[Deets066]

I have always just bent down to pick up every single piece of wood I cut. Instinctual I guess. So I gotta get used to using it.

I use it on pieces you can’t pick up, very easy to roll them 30”-40” pieces onto the log lifter

 

[CR888]

We were limbing a big tulip last Monday and I cut Groundi out of a pinch 4 times. I was going to say something but knew as soon as I did I'd be having her come over to cut my saw free. Anyone who hasn't pinched a saw to the point of needing help to get it out either hasn't done much tree limbing or is a blatant liar.

Very true, though I remember years ago when I only had 1 saw or when I only had my first polesaw without a backup & I can say your day gets half ruined should you get a bad pinch with no climbing gear or option to retrieve it. So every limb you dropped in the back of your mind you feared the pinch & would use technique to avoid them. Necessity can be a great teacher!