please explain this cut

[Plasmech]

Are you talking about Tim Ard, or "the Progressive Farmer" ?

I don't know about Tim Ard, but I'll bet the progressive farmer doesn't really know what he is doing when he picks up a chainsaw.

What is the real name of "The Progressive Farmer"? I know it's not Tim Ard...

 

[pdqdl]

It's a bit confusing, but I think they are one and the same. At least one of the Progressive Farmer videos starts out with Tim Ard plastered on it.

So if this guy knows so much, why is he making dumb cuts on an instructional video?

 

[clearance]

If you get a chance to see him talk, take it. He knows what he is talking about.

For beginner types he is mostly ok. Lots of ppe, and mostly safe habits. BUT-
I have seen his bore cutting video, it sucks, the undercut is not 1/3 of the tree, more like 1/6. This is so he can get his bar in, obviuosly, however it is wrong, and could lead to bigtime problems. And he dousn't look up when falling. But he does explain to look around, anyways, he is a lot better than some I have seen.

 

[outofmytree]

I have been on the saw for a little while... and those cuts confused me too. I have occasionally used the first cut but never with such a wide "scarf". I honestly have no idea what use the second cut would be. The third cut was a cracker. The only time I have ever shaved the bark off a log was by accident and sure as eggs I would not have put that cut on video.

On the plus side, he wore all the ppe ever invented and the first 5 points he made are instinctive for experienced saw hands but vital for newbies to learn. It was a step up from "expert village" but not by much.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I have been on the saw for a little while... and those cuts confused me too. I have occasionally used the first cut but never with such a wide "scarf".

I use this frequently when "walking" hung trees down. Maintaining holding wood in the hinge allows a more controlled fall. Wide face keeps the hinge from closing and breaking. To me salami cuts are more "cut and pray" work habits

I honestly have no idea what use the second cut would be.

I use this when I'm concerned that there may be some movement on separation that I would not like, say a roll, or pinch. The cut away before he used his foot to break the bypass, maybe it did not break on the first try.

[/QUOTE]The third cut was a cracker. The only time I have ever shaved the bark off a log was by accident and sure as eggs I would not have put that cut on video.
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This allows you to control the movement of the "sprung" limb when a tear cut may cause a pinch or violent separation.

IMO pro that dose not have several different ways to cut wood is an unsafe production worker. I use these and others and I'm not slow.

Progressive Farmer is a magazine; http://progressivefarmer.com/