Cutting Logs, Rails & Poles for Cabins, Teepees & Fences - Preview

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7 min. Preview - FULL LENGTH VERSION = 1hr. Build a remote getaway using materials on site. To order the DVD, go to surefirewoodsman.com - Video Tutorials - Survival Tree Falling.

The video contains a multitude of scenarios showing how to: * cut very large and small trees * create escape routes * choose certain types of face cuts and back cuts * form the strap wood/hinge * use wedges * align cuts * change a tree's direction of lean * cut a tree larger than your bar length * bore into a tree * keep a tree in place while cutting * watch for hidden hazards, widow makers, stump hops and or rolls * buck logs and relieve tension during bucking * avoid splitting the wood * cut logs, poles, and rails for cabins, Tee Pees and fences * move logs in the field * rescue your saw from a pinch, and; * how to spot compromised wood in trees before you start cutting.

It will also show: * When to cut fast, when to cut slow and why * dealing with wind thrown trees * what to do when things go wrong, and; * how I occasionally have to get out of jams!

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• fire
• wood
• camping
• tree
• cutting
• cut
• felling
• fell
• remote
• cabin
• wilderness
• supply
• cache
• smoking
• meat
• survival
• self
• reliance
• bug
• out

[highcountrytimber]

038 Mag II ?

[SurefireWoodsman]

@highcountrytimber There were two different Stihls in the video. The newer one is a MS 460 Magnum and I don't remember the other model (it blew up twice in 15 years of service). Honestly, I prefer Husqvarna. Having rebuilt countless of both brands, I happen to know Husky is engineered to make most service jobs much easier. Both are top notch in the field but in the shop, Husky has my vote by a mile.

[sc0186]

Hello. Are those trees pines.. or spruces?

Is this in Montana, Idaho ...? Where are you? Thanks

[SurefireWoodsman]

@sc0186 Hi, all the smaller trees are Lodgepole (Jack) Pine. The very large ones seen in the beginning of the clip are Ponderosa Pines. The Ponderosa (Yellow) Pines first died from bark beetles and then had the tops blown out during a storm. The large tree that fell over the fence is a Spruce. Good eye, this was filmed North of Boise in Idaho.

[maxpullara1]

This guy knows what he is doing! Thanks for taking the time to do the video.

ALl the best

Uk!

[tekknorat]

Great video.

[ThePatriotGunner]

These DVD series that are available on surefirewoodsman website are filled with informative tutorials that we all can benefit from learning what and how to use trees on our homesite, off grid property, BOL, and or any other place. From using a chainsaw, to how to properly fall a tree, what kind of tree to use in projects, etc. I have learned so much in such a short time that I could have used years ago when I was cutting timber. I recommend this DVD to everyone and it should be in your BOB.

[ThePatriotGunner]

Not sure how I missed this one, but so glad I keep looking back. This video is full of great information and I appreciate all the time you have put into them. Tree Falling is indeed an art to it and we all need to learn the proper way to do so. Thanks for sharing.

[magnumcr00k]

I thought T1000 terminator was probably the only one who could cut a huge thick tree. But now I know surefire woodsman does it.

[splungecreek]

This is the best information I've ever seen on chainsaw use and felling trees. I have always been amazed at the skill and confidence a good sawman/arborists displays in felling trees. Well, SurefireWoodsman shows you the secrets and common sense methods to felling trees yourself, with a focus on safety, and what's required to get the job done, and just as importantly, what to do when things don't go as planned. I strongly recommend you get his DVD's and share them with family and friends.