How to Notch a Log for Building a Log Home or Log Cabin Saddle Scribe Style 346xp

[radiojustus]

what model husqvarna are you using in this video. looks like it could be the 445 18"?

[polarismod828]

@radiojustus this saw is a 346xp with a 16" bar by far my Fav. saw for doing this kind of work!

[radiojustus]

@polarismod828 do you believe that the Echo-440 is a comparable saw? I am in the market and there is no real Husqvarna dealer in my area, but there is an Echo dealer and I realize that preference for commercial loggers is the Husqvarna and I am willing to purchase one on-line, but at the same time I would like to be able to take my saw to someone when I need it and Echo has a 5 year warranty. curious

[polarismod828]

@radiojustus I would never compare a pro saw to a Echo. but I do know a guy who buys echo's and throws them away when he is done with them because they are so much cheaper. I personally own 5 Husqavarna's a Stihl and one Echo with a carving bar. you can not go wrong with the 346xp not sure how much you will be running it, but if you are not using it everyday it will last your lifetime! Go with the 346 you wont be disappointed.

[jedirifleman]

Looks like a real good job on the notches. The only down side to this would be after 50 notches cut in a day your hands would still feel like they were still on a chainsaw and still cutting notches all night long in your sleep.

[patrq]

How do u know how deep to cut? Half diameter of next log??

[polarismod828]

@patrq The log I am notching has a traced line on it from the log below called a scribe line. You set the log on the wall trace the log below with a tool called a log scribe, then cut to the line not passing it.

[primos97hunter]

What kind of wood is that?

[polarismod828]

@primos97hunter  Douglas Fir

[remastered1950ford]

he has skill, great video

[HmongGuitarPlayer]

How come you don't use other tools to do the notch instead of a chainsaw?

[polarismod828]

@HmongGuitarPlayer Chainsaws are the fastest tools around!

[HmongGuitarPlayer]

@polarismod828 I see.thx

[onceANexile]

hes done that b4...

[1243567891]

dude have your ever tryed just for cuts??

[ihavetwonipples]

how do you make the scribe line/layout of connecting log?

[RunInTheMud]

LOL, almost gave your coworker a nice welt with that chunk @ 1:28.

Sometimes they deserve it though :D

[alexluciak]

I wanna know who that was in the soundtrack!!!

[polarismod828]

@alexluciak A Perfect Circle...." Counting Bodies like sheep" 

[bmwbaker]

whats with the boom boom music..let me hear the saw. Thats the music I love.

[MrSliptrick]

thought id throw my 2 cents in :)

[missfiveday]

about to embark on the journey of building a log cabin in the woods... you make it look so easy... gonna have to throw on my hubby's cutters pants and start practicing ;)

[Dojocho]

do you build the cabins too or just do the joints?

[polarismod828]

@Dojocho I build all sorts of stuff with logs. you can check out my website at Timbercrafttableco com

[kobracom77]

Good Job polarismod828, I like how you work the sides of that notch, a little different than I was taught, but way faster and just as nice of a job.

[Dojocho]

proof is in the finished product...good work man!

[polarismod828]

@Dojocho Thanks!

[jackson593]

I want to Buy this man a beer !

[SimonCowellAI]

nice psycho music for a chainsaw vid.

[Logworker1]

Many of us skilled handcrafters carve without chaps or hard hat in your logyards. Working in the woods, I always wear both for protection. What is more important to safety when carving, is to clear your footing of big chunks of wood, wear good safety glasses and possibly a helmet with a screen, but lines are hard to see with a face screen for tight sawing of lines in the full-scrbe fit.

[polarismod828]

@Logworker1..... If you see in the beginning of the video I am doing just that.....clearing chunks from my feet! I also wear more gear when working in the woods.

[Loglubber]

No saw pants????

[polarismod828]

@Loglubber..... Nope no "saw pants".....no chaps either! or a hard hat or steel toe boots. Just gloves and Sun glasses. Thanks for noticing.

[naulty3500]

this song scares the shit out of me.. its from some video that just scares me.

[fliattitude]

lets see it done with hand tools

[polarismod828]

@fliattitude Not hard just takes more time.......that I dont get paid for!

[030567Nikola]

Пять минут выпиливать чашку ??.. Многовато.....

[polarismod828]

@030567Nikola You Think so huh? its not a cup..... its a Notch! Thanks for your input.

[interstellarsurfer]

Rawr! That soundtrack makes me want to go out and chainsaw something!

[dereks5499]

What is the music???????????????

[mazzkiller]

@dereks5499 counting bodies like sheep (to the rhythm of the war drums) by a perfect circle

[VesselMaker]

Yep. But I suggest doing the final cleanup with a grinder with something like a coarse saburr donut wheel. It would be far faster and easier and cleaner.

[purdymatthew]

Awesome video - Is this the 346xp New edition?

[polarismod828]

@purdymatthew Yes!

[purdymatthew]

@polarismod828 I just finished rebuilding one, what size of bar do you prefer for doing this type of work?

[polarismod828]

@purdymatthew I use a 16" for most all of my work.... I am 6' tall so kinda depends on how tall you are. if you are short you want to use a shorter bar, taller use a longer bar. you will notice a huge difference in how tired you get from not having to bend over. Hope this helps.

[lakeboy36111]

No chaps ? No hard hat ? are you on a log home work site? Compo would love this vid! Hope you use steel toes! I use to build log homes... My old boss would have a shit fit. lol

[polarismod828]

Respond to this video... Thanks for your concern..... I own the company.

[ydnarnosfatsug]

@polarismod828 haha its good to be the Boss! thanks for posting the vid, helpt me out alot. Knowlege is power. Greetings from Northern Wis.

[crawboseth]

@polarismod828 haha =] Great vid dude

[IslandCabby]

What's the music?

[working4peoplesucks]

You have skills. Awesome job



[CabinChick]

Where do you live? do you give private lessons? 

[polarismod828]

@whateverujoke you use a log scribe to trace the log below.....just a little practice.