Another great video 👍 Another wee tip for popping the wood out after doing the cuts with the saw, is to close the saw and use the exposed spine of the saw blade, keeps the blade from flexing and less chance of damaging the blade 😉
I agree. Even though the teeth are usually harder, you can still ruin their "set", which would reduce its cutting ability and could even lead to one or more broken teeth if one gets too aggressive. Your method helps prevent that.
The efficiency with which you perform these tasks is what separates this video from many others. There were several "why didn't I think of that" moments in this video - well done.
I have to hand it to you mate - I've watched all three of these, and there's not one piece of filler or fluff. So many "10 skills" or similar vids are useless. These are full of great information and techniques that you'd ACTUALLY use. Fantastic. Thanks.
My favorite folding saw is the Stanley Folding Pocket saw. Its primarily used by Draywallers. The blade is only six inches long, but it uses six inch long reciprocating saw blades, which you can buy at any box/hardware store. So you can always have a sharp blade. Plus, you can get different blades for it. Rough, medium and fine cut, plus blades for cutting metal. A very handy little saw.
Try the stanley drywall saw that allows you to change the blade using reciprocating saw blades you can use any type of blades wood, metal theres even carbide for etching stone 👍 plus when it gets dull you just put a brand new blade on!
I've carried one for over 30 yrs as an electrician. There are pruning blades available too. The tooth pattern is reminiscent of a bow saw although they are longer and won't fit in the handle of the stanley.
@@TAOutdoors with flicking the sawn section out with the saw would you not be better turning the saw over and using the back blade to protect the Kerf?
Videos like this are the reason this is my favorite bushcraft channel. You not only put up good entertainment to fill our idle hours, but we can also learn new tips and methods to grow our skills. Many bushcraft channels are just watch me go camping in the woods, which I admittedly do still enjoy watching, but you also do this is how you can accomplish this task in the easiest most efficient way, while still keeping all your fingers and toes. Top notch content!!! Thank you for the hours you have dedicated to teach us how to become better woodsmen or woodswomen for those ladies who also enjoy spending their free time in the forests.
i don't know why exactly but these video are like therapy to me. Always loved the outdoors but never really prioritized it as an interest until now. Most likely gunna be getting some basic kit soon and spending a few nights in the woods
I watched the video, as if I myself were a participant in this snowy tale. I directly feel the smell of a fire and its warmth, at that moment when there is snow and frosty air around. Thanks for the great video!
6:00 when you cut branches off like this ALWAYS make an under cut first (you should cut deep enough to get through the bark) then you follow up with an over cut as you see here, this will give the tree the best chance of properly healing and avoid disease because if it does contract something it will most likely kill the tree. Edit: you want to cut as close to the tree trunk as possible! 7:48 this is how live trees catch diseases.
No, not as close to the trunk as possible. Every branch Union on a tree has a collar. The branch bark caller is the portion of the tree that contains the cells to heal a wound when a wound is created on a tree. If you cut "as close as possible" you can create a flush cut. A flush cut removes the entire collar leaving a permanent wound on the tree that it cannot effectively heal. The goal is to make a cut outside the branch union and collar, with the final wound being as close to a circle as possible. A small stub is better than too close. FYI I'm an ISA certified Arborist.
Absolutely SUPERB work! Excellent presentation, communication, and camera work. Perhaps the most eloquently expressed bushcrafting I've enjoyed online. SPLENDID!
This was a very useful video. To the point no extra crap about the forest. Old pine stumps are great place for fat wood. The coffee on and the bacon frying. You are always welcome to my camp.
I learned 2/ 3 new tricks from this one video, and i consider myself at least reasonably experienced. You've got yourself another subscriber Sir. Thanks. Canada.
Amazing video! I really appreciate how you’re sharing this knowledge because I’m usually too worried that I’m asking dumb questions or stuff that I should have known. You really make this feel approachable and I NEED to get myself a good saw!
Another great video! Thank you for sharing these ideas and tips. You will help me to be more efficient when I’m in the woods next time! Keep them coming Mike!! 👊🏾
Mate that bow saw technique of placing it on the ground and between the legs is brilliant. I can't believe I couldn't work that out, or haven't seen it before. Thanks a ton for this clip, it's hugely beneficial to me
That first tip was genius! I would have never thought in a million years to do that. I'm pretty familiar with the rest of the tips but that first one, beautiful job.
Amazing tips, thanks Mike!So many great tips there. Cue the haters mumbling about snapping off saw teeth, use the back of the blade if you are worried, it's more flexible.
I’m disabled, so getting out to camp is difficult to use these skills. But I enjoy blade making, and these nifty vids informs that craft when making them as rugged tools. Thanks.♥️
We own this tool and it is AMAZING. My 7yr cuts through massive logs with absolute ease. Conserve your precious energy and add this to your inventory of critical tools.
@TA Outdoors Ok YOU SIR ???? You are GOOOOOOD 🙌🙌 Thanks for these amazing forest hacks [pardon the pun] LOL Keep up the great work my friend. Hello from Ontario Canada !
Ha, that was absolutely brilliant! I am an axe man but I recently purchased 2 Silky saws and am blown away by them (when my back is shot after hours of chainsawing, pulling out the Silky saw is such a pleasure for cross cutting rounds!)...... so to see this video of bushcraft tips for saws is a real eye opener. I had almost binned my old bowsaw in favour of these amazing Japanese pull saws but maybe I'll bring it back given your first tip....I have a ton of wood too small to chainsaw and your tip #1 sounds like a great way of getting through it quick. I also love the various clever and innovative ways of steadying a piece of wood whilst sawing it. I wanna get out there and try them all out now!! All the best, Phil, Snowdonia.
Thank you for the video. I did a lot of the safety stuff relayed in the video, BUT it also highlighted some of the not so safe things I thought were safe but really not safe enough. Thank you for the correction. Fantastic video. Truly.
Loving this video! Thank you for all you share! :D How about a "What I pack" video? I'd love to see an unloaded backpack for a 1-3 night simple bushcraft camp.
I don’t even waste my energy cutting wood most of the time, you can just feed the fire from the side. The saw is almost a necessity to making shelters though. It can be done without one, but being about to cut to length is very helpful. Thanks for posting.
I'm grateful I don't have to deal with any of this due to the drought and fire hazard here in SW. No camp fires, gas stove instead, and tents for shelter. Where I miss the campfire, I no longer miss the work of bushcraft. Note on using the saw blade as a pry bar. I fashioned a hilt on my saw, and it makes a great chipper.
Thanks, great content as alsways! I am a big fan of bushcraft saws also, and I mainly use a small Laplander and a Silky Katanaboy 500. I´d like to add a simple trick which leans on what you show 06:20 onwards. Especially in beech forests, you may be lucky and find smaller trees standing very close together or trees having grown in a sort of v-shape close above the ground. You can then fix / wedge the pole to cut between the trunks, with one hand pulling or pressing to stabilize and the other hand using the saw. Works great in my experience. Stay save and best regards from Germany! 🙂
Another great video 👍
Another wee tip for popping the wood out after doing the cuts with the saw, is to close the saw and use the exposed spine of the saw blade, keeps the blade from flexing and less chance of damaging the blade 😉
Great tip. Flexing the teeth inwards by using the cutting edge to pry will lead to the saw getting stuck while cutting.
I agree. Even though the teeth are usually harder, you can still ruin their "set", which would reduce its cutting ability and could even lead to one or more broken teeth if one gets too aggressive. Your method helps prevent that.
Trying that with a Silky will get you a broken saw...
The efficiency with which you perform these tasks is what separates this video from many others. There were several "why didn't I think of that" moments in this video - well done.
Thanks for this super helpful video!
Cheers Felix!
Hello Felix. Hope you're having good quality time off and look forward to see you back soon in a new sak video. Cheers from Belgium.
Magnificent forest! Wonderful job! I returned from the forest yesterday. Recorded a new series. Reboot for a whole week. Good luck to you!
I have to hand it to you mate - I've watched all three of these, and there's not one piece of filler or fluff. So many "10 skills" or similar vids are useless. These are full of great information and techniques that you'd ACTUALLY use. Fantastic. Thanks.
My favorite folding saw is the Stanley Folding Pocket saw. Its primarily used by Draywallers. The blade is only six inches long, but it uses six inch long reciprocating saw blades, which you can buy at any box/hardware store. So you can always have a sharp blade. Plus, you can get different blades for it. Rough, medium and fine cut, plus blades for cutting metal. A very handy little saw.
Use them all the time. Was a drywaller when I was 17-18, and it's one tool that I've always had with since then
Interesting thanks for the tip!
Try the stanley drywall saw that allows you to change the blade using reciprocating saw blades you can use any type of blades wood, metal theres even carbide for etching stone 👍 plus when it gets dull you just put a brand new blade on!
I've carried one for over 30 yrs as an electrician. There are pruning blades available too. The tooth pattern is reminiscent of a bow saw although they are longer and won't fit in the handle of the stanley.
Only 6 inches 😢
Pure class, hadn't heard or seen a lot of those methods demonstrated until now and I've used saws in my time.
Ya same. Impressed. Lol
@Forest brothers dont be a ...
I love these Bushcraft skills so much! Your videos are amazing and have taught me so many things!
GREAT! 💎
As an Arborist I am so glad to see anyone find Silkey saws, best handsaw available! 🔥
This has been a fantastic series. Would love to see more similar videos in the future.
Glad you enjoyed it - more to come.
Magnificent forest! Wonderful job! I returned from the forest yesterday. Recorded a new series. Reboot for a whole week. Good luck to you!
I love your videos! Lots of great tips!
I would like to have the list of the brand of knife, ax and hatchet you have here please.
@@TAOutdoors with flicking the sawn section out with the saw would you not be better turning the saw over and using the back blade to protect the Kerf?
This particular 3 part series has been outstanding and I believe that this is one of the best I’ve ever seen regarding saw techniques. Great info. 👍👍
The practical knowledge and methods in these videos can / will save many lives.
We thank you, Mr. TA Outdoors!
i dont know about saving lives but it will make peoples days in the woods significantly easier.
Videos like this are the reason this is my favorite bushcraft channel. You not only put up good entertainment to fill our idle hours, but we can also learn new tips and methods to grow our skills. Many bushcraft channels are just watch me go camping in the woods, which I admittedly do still enjoy watching, but you also do this is how you can accomplish this task in the easiest most efficient way, while still keeping all your fingers and toes. Top notch content!!! Thank you for the hours you have dedicated to teach us how to become better woodsmen or woodswomen for those ladies who also enjoy spending their free time in the forests.
We came. We saw. We survived.
I saw what you did there. 😂
He sawz all
Praktisch einfach erklärt sehr nützlich,ist ok! Dankend aus Deutschland,Gruß
First time at your channel and I'm avid outdoorsman and immediately learned tricks haven't seen anywhere else. Brilliant I'm subscribing
Welcome to the channel
wonderful tips!
i don't know why exactly but these video are like therapy to me. Always loved the outdoors but never really prioritized it as an interest until now. Most likely gunna be getting some basic kit soon and spending a few nights in the woods
ONCE AGAIN, OUTSTANDING!
i like listening to Mike talk. he's got a soothing voice. sometimes, i learn stuff, but usually, im just mellowed by his presence in my day
I didn't even watch that video before I ordered one, but I'm looking forward to the Agawa saw.
Your experience and presentation is very educational.
I watched the video, as if I myself were a participant in this snowy
tale. I directly feel the smell of a fire and its warmth, at that moment
when there is snow and frosty air around. Thanks for the great video!
Excellent video, thank you. Cheers from Oklahoma
Got to love that Silky 360 folding saw.
Great tips Mike.
Got myself the outback edition and a holster. No regrets!
Huh! I learned a few new skills. Thanks and best Regards
You're the best sir. Thanks for the great ideas that have been making me more productive in the woods 🙏🏼
very old things...but refreshed today...still good...
Great tips! Especially the vice!!
Ace! Thanks so much for sharing!
Loved all 3!
6:00 when you cut branches off like this ALWAYS make an under cut first (you should cut deep enough to get through the bark) then you follow up with an over cut as you see here, this will give the tree the best chance of properly healing and avoid disease because if it does contract something it will most likely kill the tree.
Edit: you want to cut as close to the tree trunk as possible!
7:48 this is how live trees catch diseases.
oh, thanks, nice to know.
Thx for the tip.
No, not as close to the trunk as possible. Every branch Union on a tree has a collar. The branch bark caller is the portion of the tree that contains the cells to heal a wound when a wound is created on a tree. If you cut "as close as possible" you can create a flush cut. A flush cut removes the entire collar leaving a permanent wound on the tree that it cannot effectively heal. The goal is to make a cut outside the branch union and collar, with the final wound being as close to a circle as possible. A small stub is better than too close.
FYI I'm an ISA certified Arborist.
@@rooted8960 ok, thanks
@@rooted8960 Ive removed a lot of old dried branch stumps. Thought it prevented infection/rot. Thanks for the heads up.
Absolutely SUPERB work! Excellent presentation, communication, and camera work. Perhaps the most eloquently expressed bushcrafting I've enjoyed online. SPLENDID!
Thanks this helped 😊
This was a very useful video.
To the point no extra crap about the forest.
Old pine stumps are great place for fat wood.
The coffee on and the bacon frying. You are always welcome to my camp.
Best Bushcraft saw video I've ever seen. All very useful tips.
Another great video Mike 👌🏻 cheers mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Cheers mate!
I'd never given this any thought until now. This is definitely one of the most useful videos I've ever seen. Thank you for this.
I learned 2/ 3 new tricks from this one video, and i consider myself at least reasonably experienced. You've got yourself another subscriber Sir. Thanks. Canada.
Finding your tips most interesting and make life easier
Amazing video! I really appreciate how you’re sharing this knowledge because I’m usually too worried that I’m asking dumb questions or stuff that I should have known. You really make this feel approachable and I NEED to get myself a good saw!
That was amazing thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike! 👍😁
simply genius in the making of this helpful video.
Really love your 10 in 10 series...maybe one on useful bushcraft knots, best insulation tips, finding safe water??? Just some ideas.
Another great video! Thank you for sharing these ideas and tips. You will help me to be more efficient when I’m in the woods next time! Keep them coming Mike!! 👊🏾
Great tips, and just 10 minutes, its a miracle.
THANKS for a fine addition to the Ten-Tips Series!
Thank you for making this series!!!
Very valuable knowledge!
I like how you included different smart cutting ways people don’t usually think about. I’ve sent this to others I know
Mate that bow saw technique of placing it on the ground and between the legs is brilliant. I can't believe I couldn't work that out, or haven't seen it before. Thanks a ton for this clip, it's hugely beneficial to me
Using a folding pruning saw as a part of my kit is relatively new to me (about three years). It’s genius and any techniques are appreciated.
Well done!
Thanks again for great content
Great video!
That first tip was genius! I would have never thought in a million years to do that. I'm pretty familiar with the rest of the tips but that first one, beautiful job.
Another great film Mike 👍
Thanks Rick 👍🏻
Excellent!
Good info. Thanks!
Amazing tips, thanks Mike!So many great tips there. Cue the haters mumbling about snapping off saw teeth, use the back of the blade if you are worried, it's more flexible.
Great video thanks..I learned alot in 10 minutes and for free..
Excellent tips.
Love that pole saw tip. Thanks
I’m disabled, so getting out to camp is difficult to use these skills. But I enjoy blade making, and these nifty vids informs that craft when making them as rugged tools. Thanks.♥️
We own this tool and it is AMAZING. My 7yr cuts through massive logs with absolute ease. Conserve your precious energy and add this to your inventory of critical tools.
I have a silky gomboy and I love it
@TA Outdoors
Ok YOU SIR ???? You are GOOOOOOD 🙌🙌 Thanks for these amazing forest hacks [pardon the pun] LOL Keep up the great work my friend.
Hello from Ontario Canada !
This series should be taught in public schools across the world.
Well done.
I love that folding longsaw, it reminds me when I was stuck in the Dream, Hunting beasts in Yharnam
Best bushcraft videos on the net 🤘👍👌
I'm feeling impressed and edified; thank you!
Great end to the series mate. Some handy tips there Mike
Thanks mate!
Ha, that was absolutely brilliant! I am an axe man but I recently purchased 2 Silky saws and am blown away by them (when my back is shot after hours of chainsawing, pulling out the Silky saw is such a pleasure for cross cutting rounds!)...... so to see this video of bushcraft tips for saws is a real eye opener. I had almost binned my old bowsaw in favour of these amazing Japanese pull saws but maybe I'll bring it back given your first tip....I have a ton of wood too small to chainsaw and your tip #1 sounds like a great way of getting through it quick. I also love the various clever and innovative ways of steadying a piece of wood whilst sawing it. I wanna get out there and try them all out now!! All the best, Phil, Snowdonia.
These are really awesome techniques actually thanks for the awesome video.
I’ve learned so much!
Thank you for the video. I did a lot of the safety stuff relayed in the video, BUT it also highlighted some of the not so safe things I thought were safe but really not safe enough. Thank you for the correction. Fantastic video. Truly.
I love these 10skills in 10 mins 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Your videos are always welcome.
Blinking Awesome!! Learned sooo much! Thanks for these vids.
Always elegant and helpful. Thanks
Very good information!
ENJOYED YOUR SHOW
Greetings from Maastricht NL
One video and instant subscriber this guy's information and knowledge is golden
Amazing advice. Really enjoyed the series and learned a lot. Cheers mate!
Cheers for watching
Saving all these videos for one day when I live off the land!
Loving this video! Thank you for all you share! :D How about a "What I pack" video? I'd love to see an unloaded backpack for a 1-3 night simple bushcraft camp.
I needed that one with the pine trees, thank you so much!
My folding saws are _Silky F180 Pro_ and _Silky BigBoy 360 Pro._ I love them! They do a great job!
A very helpful trilogy of videos, beautifully done as usual. Thank you!
I don’t even waste my energy cutting wood most of the time, you can just feed the fire from the side. The saw is almost a necessity to making shelters though. It can be done without one, but being about to cut to length is very helpful.
Thanks for posting.
Great video Sir !!!
My favourite saw is little bahco Laplander , for my carving work is enough.
Thanks from the wet north of Spain
that first tip is gold.
I love my outback saw-Thanks for the tips!
Really liked the pole saw and the moving wood against the anchored bow saw those were new tips I’ll definitely need to try out
Great video….. Thank You
I'm grateful I don't have to deal with any of this due to the drought and fire hazard here in SW. No camp fires, gas stove instead, and tents for shelter. Where I miss the campfire, I no longer miss the work of bushcraft. Note on using the saw blade as a pry bar. I fashioned a hilt on my saw, and it makes a great chipper.
The first one itself deserve a like
Thanks for sharing this video mate 😇
My husband is going to be so thrilled that his Silky Big Boy got your stamp of approval. 🥰🎉🎉🥰
Good job ❤️
Thanks, great content as alsways! I am a big fan of bushcraft saws also, and I mainly use a small Laplander and a Silky Katanaboy 500. I´d like to add a simple trick which leans on what you show 06:20 onwards. Especially in beech forests, you may be lucky and find smaller trees standing very close together or trees having grown in a sort of v-shape close above the ground. You can then fix / wedge the pole to cut between the trunks, with one hand pulling or pressing to stabilize and the other hand using the saw. Works great in my experience. Stay save and best regards from Germany! 🙂