Dixon lumber marking crayons. Pack of twelve is $10. Marks on absolutely anything. Bark, wet, anything. And i'd argue faster than a paint can by about 15 milliseconds because you don't even have to find where the paint nozzle is aiming.
Hi - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Log length isn't as critical over here compared to the US of A. Stoves are normally smaller and my usual length is 12 inch but shorter ones aren't criticised. I have a half cord order for 9 inch logs to fit a small 14000 BTU stove. I note you have a Rancher 455 saw. When you decide to upgrade I would strongly recommend the 365, I've had one for 10 years. An utterly reliable and versatile saw, I normally use a 20 inch bar as I'm 6ft 3inch tall. I avoided the XP range as I was concerned they were too highly tuned for my requirements and may die sooner. I only process Tree Service Co output and count myself lucky if I can get through a cutting session without hitting some foreign body - it's a perennial occupational hazard.
Yes, my saw is the 455 rancher and it has done me well. I think it might actually cut better with a shorter bar, but I haven't purchased on yet to try out. Thanks for watching!
Hi Phil - Big Rodders again. I checked out the specs of the various saws. I have a 2010 year 65cc Husky 365 with 4.6hp that pulls a 20 inch bar real good. It weights 14lb and is my go to saw. I also have a 59.8cc 555 with 4.2hp, weight 12.3lb, and it is an animal with a 16inch bar - when it goes, it's in the shop at present for a new coil. Your Rancher 455 is 55.5cc with 3.5hp and weights 12.8lb so I'm not surprised it's under a bit of pressure with a 20 inch bar. Reducing the bar length could improve matters but you'd have to stoop more when bucking. At 6ft 3inch I find a 20 inch bar ideal but as the old saying goes - Doctors differ and patients die. Cheers to the next video.
Great video!! I have the 34 ton Champion & love it, but a few years back, I left it uncovered & it rained, well it filled up my air box & carb with water, then last year it happened in winter, froze & ruined carb, I keep it covered now, but still starts 1st pull EVERY TIME even with Chinese carb off Amazon that cost me $12 & change, good splitters!!
I presume you let the paint dry do you? Otherwise that cheap paint will be spattered all over your shiny saw and bar. I recently made my own magnetic one from and old magnetic pick up tool, added some plastic tubing and hole sawed a nice round piece of thin wood and screwed it to the tubing. I hollowed out the middle of the timber washer with a smaller holesaw to keep weight down. I finished painting it in stihl orange this evening and it looks and works great. You have a lovely logsplitter. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
I've never bothered thinking about the paint being dry or not. Though usually I'm marking up a bunch of logs at once and by the time I'm done the paint is dry. If a little paint got on the chain or bar I bet it would rub off before too long without causing issue.
I made a supper handy jig for cutting to length. Bought a circular magnet with a 1/4 hole in the center, four nuts, 1/4 threaded rod at 24 inches hooked up the magnet then measured out approx 16 then went about half inch farther to fix the big flat washer on and have it approx 16 inches from the bar. Super cheap and fast. Sticks to bar and once the marks are made I just pull it off and get cutting! I say do what ever works for you no wrong way.
Great idea. I use a piece of an old yardstick, the kind stores used to give away as advertising. It lives in the case with the saw so I always have it.
Sounds good. I'll keep this and the marking paint in my dedicated sawing bucket. Sharpening stuff, wedges, and mallet in there too - got everything I need, and it fits on the 4 wheeler, or in the bucket holder on the new tractor tool rack - seems to be working good so far. thanks for watching!
Hey Jim, I was just scrolling through these comments and noticed you last name. I’m a McCullough as well lol. Just thought I’d throw that out there lol 😂
I've been watching your Woods Tree Farm vids for a couple of weeks now, good job, I like what you have going. I cut numerous cords of wood every year and just want to mention that you're spending too much time wheeling the wood from the trailer to the splitter. They're both mobile and for convenience need to be very close to each other for less handling time. I don't mean to criticize. You're doing a great job getting your business going.
I usually pay more attention to that kind of thing. I only had time to do a little bit of wood, and didn't want to spend time moving the splitter to the trailer or vice versa. I don't mind the criticism at all. Thanks for the comment!
Neat idea on the stick and paint.. I thought the hatchet was odd but didn't say anything as hey it works for you, and at the end of the day its all firewood anyway...
Hey Daniel! You're right - people just need to find what works for them. This stick-o-marker is working out pretty well right now until I find a better method. haha
Phil's Stick-O Marker....has a ring to it. I am pretty sure there is an infinite amount of ways to measure wood, but it all comes down to what works for you. Thanks for one more idea! Mike
I have a video called DIY firewood measuring tool, it is my version of what Hometown Acres built. After trying a few methods I have found this one to be the fastest.
Close call on that fence Phil. I always find nails when I put a new chain on. Had that this past fall, new chain and the first cut... found a nail. Lol. It happens and it helps me build my sharping skills. 😆
Andrew from eastonmade wood splitters has an attachment that bolts on the side of the saw that swings out of the way which I use and find the fastest way to measure cuts... I do about 600 face cords and 10000+ bags a year...
I'll have to see Andrew's setup. Wow! I only did about 6 cord and fewer than 100 bags last year LOL. Hoping for 4x growth this year. Thanks for sharing!
Good evening Sir, you were very funny last night at the live stream and I can see that your eyes are OK 😉👍 Yes that truck is very nice 👍😉 and that trailer is great use for sure 👍 That wood splitter is working good 💪👍 Sir that is a very good reason to wear safety glasses with that various pieces of fencing 🧐👍 Keep up the great work Sir Cheers !!!
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Dixon lumber marking crayons. Pack of twelve is $10. Marks on absolutely anything. Bark, wet, anything. And i'd argue faster than a paint can by about 15 milliseconds because you don't even have to find where the paint nozzle is aiming.
I've been using crayon lately and it does pretty good. Yellow doesn't show up well when wet, but I've found red to do great in most circumstances
You might try the oversized zip tie on the handle thing like Chris In The Woodyard... I tried it and it works great for me. Happy cutting!
Hey Steve - thanks for the note. I have actually tried that method and didn't like it that much, but it kind of works. Cheers!
5:40 he gets to show his marker
Hi - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Log length isn't as critical over here compared to the US of A. Stoves are normally smaller and my usual length is 12 inch but shorter ones aren't criticised. I have a half cord order for 9 inch logs to fit a small 14000 BTU stove. I note you have a Rancher 455 saw. When you decide to upgrade I would strongly recommend the 365, I've had one for 10 years. An utterly reliable and versatile saw, I normally use a 20 inch bar as I'm 6ft 3inch tall. I avoided the XP range as I was concerned they were too highly tuned for my requirements and may die sooner. I only process Tree Service Co output and count myself lucky if I can get through a cutting session without hitting some foreign body - it's a perennial occupational hazard.
Yes, my saw is the 455 rancher and it has done me well. I think it might actually cut better with a shorter bar, but I haven't purchased on yet to try out. Thanks for watching!
Hi Phil - Big Rodders again. I checked out the specs of the various saws. I have a 2010 year 65cc Husky 365 with 4.6hp that pulls a 20 inch bar real good. It weights 14lb and is my go to saw. I also have a 59.8cc 555 with 4.2hp, weight 12.3lb, and it is an animal with a 16inch bar - when it goes, it's in the shop at present for a new coil. Your Rancher 455 is 55.5cc with 3.5hp and weights 12.8lb so I'm not surprised it's under a bit of pressure with a 20 inch bar. Reducing the bar length could improve matters but you'd have to stoop more when bucking. At 6ft 3inch I find a 20 inch bar ideal but as the old saying goes - Doctors differ and patients die. Cheers to the next video.
Great video!! I have the 34 ton Champion & love it, but a few years back, I left it uncovered & it rained, well it filled up my air box & carb with water, then last year it happened in winter, froze & ruined carb, I keep it covered now, but still starts 1st pull EVERY TIME even with Chinese carb off Amazon that cost me $12 & change, good splitters!!
I presume you let the paint dry do you? Otherwise that cheap paint will be spattered all over your shiny saw and bar. I recently made my own magnetic one from and old magnetic pick up tool, added some plastic tubing and hole sawed a nice round piece of thin wood and screwed it to the tubing. I hollowed out the middle of the timber washer with a smaller holesaw to keep weight down. I finished painting it in stihl orange this evening and it looks and works great. You have a lovely logsplitter. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
I've never bothered thinking about the paint being dry or not. Though usually I'm marking up a bunch of logs at once and by the time I'm done the paint is dry. If a little paint got on the chain or bar I bet it would rub off before too long without causing issue.
I made a supper handy jig for cutting to length. Bought a circular magnet with a 1/4 hole in the center, four nuts, 1/4 threaded rod at 24 inches hooked up the magnet then measured out approx 16 then went about half inch farther to fix the big flat washer on and have it approx 16 inches from the bar. Super cheap and fast. Sticks to bar and once the marks are made I just pull it off and get cutting! I say do what ever works for you no wrong way.
Cool idea! Thanks for watching! 👍🌲
Glad u didn’t hit the fence with the saw. I’m heading out to video and grapple and cut some this weekend.
Sounds good. Have fun!
Great idea. I use a piece of an old yardstick, the kind stores used to give away as advertising. It lives in the case with the saw so I always have it.
Sounds good. I'll keep this and the marking paint in my dedicated sawing bucket. Sharpening stuff, wedges, and mallet in there too - got everything I need, and it fits on the 4 wheeler, or in the bucket holder on the new tractor tool rack - seems to be working good so far. thanks for watching!
Hey Jim, I was just scrolling through these comments and noticed you last name. I’m a McCullough as well lol. Just thought I’d throw that out there lol 😂
I use the stick also when teaching my grandson to mark and cut with a chainsaw, great video
That is awesome! Thanks for watching
what kind of camera do you use..it is very clear and focused extremely well
I've been watching your Woods Tree Farm vids for a couple of weeks now, good job, I like what you have going. I cut numerous cords of wood every year and just want to mention that you're spending too much time wheeling the wood from the trailer to the splitter. They're both mobile and for convenience need to be very close to each other for less handling time. I don't mean to criticize. You're doing a great job getting your business going.
I usually pay more attention to that kind of thing. I only had time to do a little bit of wood, and didn't want to spend time moving the splitter to the trailer or vice versa. I don't mind the criticism at all. Thanks for the comment!
Neat idea on the stick and paint.. I thought the hatchet was odd but didn't say anything as hey it works for you, and at the end of the day its all firewood anyway...
Hey Daniel! You're right - people just need to find what works for them. This stick-o-marker is working out pretty well right now until I find a better method. haha
That's a great utility trailer! "Stick-o-Marker" - sounds like you need to trademark that name. :)
Thanks Chad!
Nice job
Thanks!
Wow Phil you have become the splitting MASTER. Great job.
Thanks 👍
Phil's Stick-O Marker....has a ring to it. I am pretty sure there is an infinite amount of ways to measure wood, but it all comes down to what works for you. Thanks for one more idea! Mike
Right on! I keep trying to find ways to improve speed and quality. This is working out pretty well. Thanks for watching
Good idea for a measuring tool
Thanks 👍
Good idea. I have a pvc pipe I've used in a similar manner. Nice pile of logs!!!
Cool, thanks!
Good to find wire and nails when splitting vs. cutting👍
haha! You're right. I got lucky on this one.
How did you get so lucky to not tear up your chain. I would have for sure hit one on every cut!
No kidding! There were some nails I found when splitting too. I definitely got lucky.
I have a video called DIY firewood measuring tool, it is my version of what Hometown Acres built. After trying a few methods I have found this one to be the fastest.
i'll check it out. Thanks for watching
You can sell all your chunks on FB market place FYI... some people love it cause they are a little cheaper then the traditional cord of wood
Good tip. I plan on selling odd cuts as seconds, though some of it we'll burn ourselves. Thanks for watching!
Close call on that fence Phil. I always find nails when I put a new chain on. Had that this past fall, new chain and the first cut... found a nail. Lol. It happens and it helps me build my sharping skills. 😆
haha. you're so right. I found a couple nails splitting too... really lucked out on this one.
Andrew from eastonmade wood splitters has an attachment that bolts on the side of the saw that swings out of the way which I use and find the fastest way to measure cuts... I do about 600 face cords and 10000+ bags a year...
I'll have to see Andrew's setup. Wow! I only did about 6 cord and fewer than 100 bags last year LOL. Hoping for 4x growth this year. Thanks for sharing!
@@FlatCreekOutdoors its called a Jober teflon measuring rod
Pretty much the way we mark logs ya got lucky on not hitting the wire 👍
Yeah! There were a couple nails too. Got lucky, for sure! THanks for watching.
I mark my bar by filing off the paint at 16 inches. Because I know I would lose the stick, I haven’t lost a saw yet.
Works great, 6 dollar can of paint should last for years🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Good evening Sir, you were very funny last night at the live stream and I can see that your eyes are OK 😉👍 Yes that truck is very nice 👍😉 and that trailer is great use for sure 👍 That wood splitter is working good 💪👍 Sir that is a very good reason to wear safety glasses with that various pieces of fencing 🧐👍 Keep up the great work Sir Cheers !!!
Thanks 👍 I'm just glad I never hit any metal with my saw. I really lucked out. Thanks for watching!
@@FlatCreekOutdoors 🧐👍
Ok. Buen. Trabajo
Why do you split so small?
I sell to backyard burners mostly. It's what they want.
Starts at 5:30
That wire could of been an interesting find with the saw. Thankfully, you missed it.
I have no idea how I missed it, but lucked out! There were some nails I found when splitting too. One chain saved! haha
why do you split your wood so small and thin i like big split pcs of wood
I pretty much only sell to people who burn in fireplaces and fire pits.
throw splits into wheelbarrow
Do you sale have rotted wood
A son would be handy.
Put a zip tie on the handle of your saw and cut it to the length you need so you can eyeball where to cut. Endlessly reusable
If it works for you? Try zip ties much time wasted.
I watch a lot of videos and why do all you people split wood down to splinters and tooth picks lol dang wood wouldn’t last an hour in a stove smh
That's where the money is.