#177

[@jc-botaman1077]

I called it! I told my wife when you started using the new saw supplied by Stihl they would have you wearing chaps. That's a good thing though, we all think an accident won't happen to us, but crap happens. You didn't say how you like the new saw. And man, nothing better than cutting with a new bar and chain. Great video Mike, makes me want to get out an do some cutting, but I think I'll wait for a cooler day.

[@bobthuotte8743]

That slow-mo of the tree falling is very cool and not a bad stump for a home owner hahahaha great vid Mike thanks !

[@scottrhoades1313]

Happy Father's day. I'm Joshua Dad. Great video and have fun with the wood stacking competition

[@justsumname]

Very well done video, certainly one of your best. You look and sound like an outdoor channel TV pro.

[@silentlysniped]

Hey im from london, ontario, canada and love all your videos! Your guys are truely inspirational and i appreictae all the videos you two do :) keep it up and stay safe Morgans !

[@mr.redneck2715]

Beautiful drop! Can’t say I like dragging wood in the dirt but that’s your call.

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Interesting and curious bug/spider on camera at 12:58.

[@hillhump1789]

Hi Mike, that grapple sure makes it easier on your back. Bring the work to you, instead of the other way around! At 10:27, did the rear wheel of the RK leave the ground? Lots of torque as you remove weight from one side! Great video! Peace.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Kapper at Kapper Outdoors just mentioned this video in his latest! But you might not want to hear him bagging on your channel!!! :)

[@jamiegratton9748]

Can't wait to see all the submissions! I will have to get my square and transit out and start working to perfect the perfect wood pile! On a side note, you always pick the best music for your videos! Thanks for all you do Mike...

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Jamie Gratton, Thanks

[@rnrudynh1427]

Happy fathers day Mike. That grapple is AMAZING. I felled a huge (to me) red oak three years ago. Absolutely back breaking to wheel the rounds out of the woods and to the splitting area. Kicker...we don't burn wood I was doing it for family/friends. Nothing heavier than wet red oak. Have a great week. Rudy in NH

[@terrywoychowski8681]

I was cutting some oak blow down just this weekend. About 90 degrees out. Adds a whole new dimension of fun. With my firewood stacks I've been happy when they don't fall over. This will take it to a whole new level. Love the channel Mike.

[@steveniemyer9288]

I live in a steep hill, not a level spot in my yard, so when I stack firewood it always falls. It may last a year or so but it starts leaning it falls or I will knock it over so it doesn’t kill any of the local wildlife. This contest gives me motivation to build a firewood rack that is anchored in the ground so that it will remain level. I love this channel.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Crisscross then ends on downhill side, filling in what room u have uphill -prob to late to matter, we've also used t-post on ends happy cuttin

[@steveindorset]

Hi Mike, I’m here in England, (we’ve spoken before) I live in a small town in the midlands. I’ve only been chopping, splitting and stacking for the past two years. I’m so glad I found the beauty, warmth and pleasure of a wood stove. (Our dog thinks it’s awesome!) I stack my wood in an open wood shed I like to keep it nice tidy. I built the wood shed and stacked the wood myself. I think it looks beautiful. Could I enter with that??

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Absolutely

[@steveindorset]

Thanks Mike, bless you mate.

[@harryfatcat]

I might enter in the woodshed category that has yet to be established ;)

[@jc-botaman1077]

I'll also enter that category, thanks for bringing it to Mike's attention.

[@michaelmartin9618]

Kudos for using the PPE Mike. I’m not a firewood connoisseur but I enjoy seeing the Stihl work hard. Thanks for the great vids.

[@stereolababy]

don't worry mike you will have a log skidder sponsor soon ha ha

[@bullrun1]

that seems like one heck of a bug starting at 12:58 :-)

[@matthewfarrell34]

What is your time frame from harvesting, cutting, splitting, stacking and burning your firewood? Thanks

[@t.jeffveal-goattownfirewood]

Happy Daddy's Day, Mike. Great video. I think you will really like that 362, especially when it gets broken in. I have one pulling a 25" bar. Nice power to weight ratio. Thanks for the channel.

[@ODLife]

Hey Morgans! Just the motivation I need to get some productive exercise! I'll share on my channel and make a video announcing that I'm in!

[@deenaj44]

I bought one of those markers.. it's awesome

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Mike, when you save a saw log o you just wait till you have a few and sell to the mill or do you have a bandsaw mill somewhere you haven’t shared yet? And if your taking them to the mill what are you using? Trailer etc?

[@TheTorkerman]

This is AWESOME Mike, its a real pity we are in winter here in Australia, so I'm busy burning it, and the stacks are not looking that healthy. Cant wait to see some of the pictures that are sent in!!!!

[@scottybogs6895]

Was that 362 stock at your Stihl dealer? Being carbureted, most of the new pro saws are all M Tronic. Great purchase! Happy cutting and stacking that beautiful wood!

[@kk5sc]

Did you get the .050 or .063 gauge bar? In East Texas they seem to prefer .050 while in Houston prefer .063 according to the district Stihl rep I talked to.

[@domenicioannoni7590]

what is your favorite rk tractor love your channel

[@user-yi4fv3qw3q]

I love watching your videos. I'm an outdoorsman love hunting, trapping, fishing and cutting firewood. Do you heat with the wood you cut or sell it?

[@cpranger59]

Use your chainsaw handle to line up where you want your tree to fall. The handle is perpendicular to the bar. I could tell the tree was going to fall to to the right of the stump based on the handle. I’m assuming you wanted to hit the stump.

[@seanworkman431]

Well what a challenge and a worthwhile prize, I'm sure stihl can do a voucher for other countries, they are a popular saw in Aus. I see they got you wearing some chaps and stuff. Nothing wrong with safety equipment. Don't know if I will enter but I am definitely going to watch. Question, could you put a tow hitch on the carry all so you can carry that and tow the trailer?

[@rikkilee9409]

one side good or both on wood stack? i started splittin slabs 3 x 9 x 16 " mainly maple. it pops on splitter in 4-5 inches drys faster stacks better fills stove fuller easier to move and staCKand better for ends. why am i the only one?

[@humbleheart7196]

Mike I was waiting for you to pull the trailer up and drop the pieces directly in after cutting or cut logs and haul them up to the stacking area. Would keep from having to lift those heavy pieces. That spider was also trying to get some TV time.

[@donlaporte2301]

Have you always worn chaps or were these part of the stihl deal ? they look new

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Don Laporte, Stihl provided them

[@donlaporte2301]

Awesome, How do you like wearing them? I cut around 50 face a year and been thinking of getting a pair.. btw my fav saw is the new ms461 replacing my old ms460

[@andrewspinney]

awe! You missed hitting the stump when you dropped the White Oak. I was hoping you'd nail it. Interesting way of marking the log lengths to be cut. I haven't seen that before. How do you like the 362? It looks pretty new. Thanks for the video, sorry I missed out on the contest. Just got done felling, cutting, splitting and stacking 6 cord. Not a lot, but enough to fuel the house with reserve.

[@BigGary79]

Great prize for the winner! Really looking forward to the pics. Wish I had more trees so I could participate!

[@1rustytree]

Nice view on the tree felling!

[@oldfarmjunk101]

For me is the basement stacked full is the best. That is enough for 3/4 the winter. Question for you, what do you do with the crocked, knots, crouch, small round, and limbs ? I don't see that in your stacks. Stihl is good, still use my 041 Farm Boss.

[@T_Mac98]

What do you use to mark the trees every 16" or so????????????

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfInmmqoLmWabM

[@casycasy5199]

you don't worry about all the dirt in the log after dragging it

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

The wheels are already clicking on how to outsmart you! I'll be setting back and watching. I wish you well on this venture Mike, good luck with your intentions. Looking forward to your videos, keep up the good work. Back to my dreaming.

[@ltpls1]

Glad to see the PPE being used. Chain saw accidents do happen and can be avoided or minimized with the proper equipment.

[@Zomsky]

That 362 is a nice saw mike! I run a 291 for general wood, replaced an 034 we had for eons, and have a MS660 for the big hardwood. Only Stihl on our place haha. We had our first snow of the season today so finally had a slush day to stay in the workshop and clean the saws!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

What kind of wood do you cut in Australia?

[@Zomsky]

Outdoors With The Morgans we cut about three different type of eucalyptus hardwood. One is called stringybark which is kinda the density of red oak. We have a lot of what they call “yellow box” on our place, which is insanely hard on chains, difficult to split, but super long burning. There’s another called ironbark, but it’s getting hard to find. I think I’ve worked out I fall in to the “get her done” category, we stack our split wood in 4ft cubed metal crates we shift with the tractor, can’t wait to share some pics!

[@rikkilee9409]

do you have a dirt bike in the toy box?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Rikki lee, No

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Mike and Melissa. I just uploaded a new video showing the progress of our WoodStack 2018 entry from up here in Canada!! We're working hard on it. It is video #63 on my channel if you want to take a look at how we are doing so far. Cheers!

[@jackshimano1994]

for past decade,I have exclusively heated 1400 sq ft house with firewood, employing efficient INSERT in inefficient fireplace,so oil fired furnace seldom required I have already stacked 6-8 CORDS this year-of prime but EAB killed ash, plus maple,oak,elm and nasty awful to split locust firewood -on PLASTIC SKIDS,criss crossing split wood up to 6 ft high -under pond liner rubber or curbside old swimming pool plastic cover

[@chrisdarwen8570]

Awesome mike!!! Looking forward to the contest, and firewooding season!! My 036 pro will be coming with me to start doing some of my roads! Hard to beat the old girl

[@ritterjon]

Oh oh, you just had to call me out to stack firewood. Alright, I’m thinking about it. I’m trying to come up with a plan to meet these guidelines. Time to sharpen up the chainsaw. Great video Mike! The slow motion tree fall was awesome! God bless.

[@josysteinbach4097]

Great to see you wearing your new safety gear , it make me happy and makes you safer as well , you just never know great video 👍🐸🇫🇷🇨🇮

[@oskar2838]

You forester?

[@ronaldschmidt5140]

Could we get a quick view of the progress of the feeding plot? When will the fire wood from that oak be seasoned enough to sell?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Ronald Schmidt , that white oak will take 1.5 years

[@letthechipsfly7620]

You missed because you drag your tip, like most, and get a deeper cut on the tip end, causing an errant angle. Other than that....she fell safe and clean

[@russellbowman8051]

👍👊

[@theinternets7516]

Glad to see Stihl sent you some safety equipment too. The chaps are hot but they're literally a life saver.

[@jasoncline4383]

Another great video. That RK 37 and grapple seemed to handle that log with ease. And happy father's day to all us dads.

[@tonymcmillan3004]

went in for surgery yesterday so i cant participate in the contest but loved the video especially the new chainsaw, man that thing is SWEET!!!!! stihl really was a blessing !!! oh yeah i see you cutting in those new orange chaps and the new orange head gear sweet deal mike,super sweet ask stihl do they need another spokesman ? LOL!!!!

[@jasonoroark376]

Happy fathers day mike. Great vides love cutting wood an tractors. My question is what do u do with all the weird pieces of wood never see u split them are stack them. I have seprate pill for them that i burn in garage wood stove

[@yatesgladwell7556]

Do not do Facebook/instagram. Any other ways to qualify?

[@jackshimano1994]

forgot to add that crappy ,rebuilt garage sale Poulan ,Poulan Pro,OOLLD Stihl ms-170, and NEW ECHO 60 cc 20 inch (kept reserved for really NASTY hardwood 20 inch or thicker) used to prepare firewood -MOST harvested on property or closeby-using my trailer hitch mounted hatchback and homemade trailer -and I'm in advanced 70's in Canada -surrounded by subdivisions now

[@n3qdz]

Oh man have to get buckin Billy Ray he's a firewood beast. Ax split and hand stacked

[@kvn08cosmo]

I don't have Facebook. :(

[@ronaldschmidt5140]

I noticed you using a bit of safety gear this time for the large volume of work in this video. some time could you talk about gearing up for this much work. Steel toe shoe boots?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Ronald Schmidt, yes they are steel toe that I was wearing

[@jeremyhussey4645]

Using the grapple to hold the log sure makes cutting easier. My problem is my grapple must be magnetic cause the chain always seems to find it. Great video. Keep'em coming.

[@tuckerhulse816]

Surprised nobody on KZbin hasn't figured this out yet. Instead of cutting all your wood in the timber why not drag 10 or 12 foot sections up to your wood stack, cut and split them there, and be done, instead of cut, load, unload, split and stack.

[@MrsLaytonClassroom]

I watch all those same channels. I would love to see Josh, the Stoney Ridge Farmer stack some firewood!! He's awesome and so are you all.

[@kevinhenry7273]

Can you enter more than once? I'm not a firewood stacker any more, but thought you might clearify. Good channel.

[@kerrybowden9097]

Well this should be fun to watch, , especially the creative firewood stack/stacks... Great video

[@malisha1]

Please do a video on how you use the firewood? Do u have an outdoor boiler or fireplace?

[@georgeodbert569]

Michael Alishayev been wondering what his stove looks like

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Happy Father's Day, Mike and all! Looking forward to WOODSTACK2018. I hope my not being on Facebook isn't going to be a problem. Thanks for doing this and the videos.

[@jerryhollingshead7806]

Do u have a tandem tralor to haul those saw logs to mill ?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

I will have someone come here with a band mill

[@dalelewis1016]

13:18 Spyder on the lense...

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Dale Lewis, I was wondering if someone would catch that

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

I see this starting like the Jeep story call out!

[@adanfernandez8369]

thank you very much for buying another stihl ms 362 chainsaw, you already needed a new one

[@macsair]

Hey Mike, can you please do a video on the chains for a chainsaw. I'm just getting into cutting firewood and I know nothing about the different chains etc. I see on eBay that chains are cheap but are they any good and what is the purpose of different chains etc. Thank for yet another great video as always.

[@jerryhollingshead7806]

Thanks that would a good video!

[@ronschlauch]

Happy Father's Day Mike! Thanks for the video!

[@majenness]

Mike.... Great video (as per the norm) I've got a Stihl MS 261 C-M, a great machine. Some viewer will really enjoy their winnings. As Stihl is a world wide company any particular reason you don't get a Stihl gift card (if possible) and send instead of the physical saw to save yourself up to $200 in shipping and avert any possible shipping damage? I cut a few trees up here in Maine but no where near what you harvest. Thanks for all the great videos I really enjoy them.

[@majenness]

Forgot to add (if sending physical machine)... Although I'm not familiar with, but If a foreign country winner would there be any customs (duty charges) to consider?

[@TheFirewoodHut]

Wow! Can't wait to see pics of category #2. The use of walnut, white oak,cherry, etc., will create opportunity for some simply gorgeous artistry. (PS: You might make the stipulation that a chainsaw has to be used. I can see someone using table saw, bandsaw, sawzall, etc )

[@jbbrown7907]

You ask that we share this video. Next thing we see is you leaving a knee high stump as you make your second cut first then your first cut, then back to polish off your second cut All to leave a stump your RK tractor cannot startle. People are watching, they are going to do as they see you do. Make your directional cut first, aim that stem. Then cut the diagonal down to meet that directional cut making the hinge. For the next 40 years that stump is going to be an obstacle in those woods. Cut your stumps down low, get all the wood God gave you. If you want us to share the video work smart, leave the woods better than you found it. No knee high stumps.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

People get worked up over the strangest things

[@jbbrown7907]

@@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans I did get worked up Didnt I?

[@JeremyTVOK]

Woodstack. I love the name. I cut a lot of wood with my little Stihl MS211C but I don't make it pretty at all. In fact, if you have a category for ugliest stack, I might could win.

[@timm2960]

As usual mike good video. If my health was better I would enter your contest. Hood luck and be safe.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Mike and Melissa. One of our KZbin friends, 'Joe Lesage', from up here in Canada, has already started getting ready for Woodstack 2018! You can check it out on his video #79 Jib Crane in Action. Joe is really talented - the automatic log splitter and crane machine you see in the video was built from scratch by Joe. It is pretty cool! And I know you like great outdoors equipment in action. Cheers!

[@jeffselchow5719]

Sounds Awesome Mike!!! I watch you Kapper, Stoney Ridge, Keeping it Dutch, and Wranglerstar. I live in a condo so no firewood but, I do have a nice stack of wood for my offset smoker I might submit, if we still have wood left, LOL.

[@mooman86]

Jeff Selchow look up Buckin Billy Ray if you like those channels

[@jeffselchow5719]

Thanks I will check him out.

[@Lazarus-xy4fr]

Nooooooo comment. Mike, you drag your logs on your property HOWEVER you want.

[@jerryhollingshead7806]

How do u get them there?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey Mike. Should be fun and would love to participate. Game On my friend!! Cheers from Canada!

[@dustinlaford3498]

You are really ignoring your Polaris ranger since the tractors entered the scene. Poooor Polaris...

[@raybloom5727]

It looks like it was more fun before the Darth Vader helmet and the Anti cut my leg off pants. How did you cut firewood for so many years without all that stuff? Keep it real and keep it enjoyable otherwise its just another chore. Don,t get me wrong, I am all about safety but sometimes that safety gear is not so safe. Especially when it gets to be a tripping and vision hazard.

[@jfbadboy09ct64]

amen to that...... i agree 100 %%%%........

[@P245Sig]

Cool contest, Mike. I don't know him personally, but Ritter strikes me as the kind of cat that will do this, having been called out lol.

[@salmonhunter7414]

You have the biggest stack behind you. The bush/forest. It is stacked vertical, and the stack gets bigger every year.lol

[@casto-]

Ahh pants, I've only had my channel 2 month's, if I'd know about your rules I'd have held off setting it up 😂. Another nice video mike 👍

[@beefieschannel8955]

Wow Mike that is a generous prize to offer. I will be entering the contest.

[@chucksinger1916]

Happy Father's Day Mike!

[@jasonmccook843]

Mike, like the video. Just wondering, I noticed you have the face mask on and then later the safety glasses. Down here in the south, cutting wood in the summer gets hot with the face mask and the mask fog's up, usually just go with the safety glasses. "Saw On" and Happy Father's Day.

[@josysteinbach4097]

When you get a chance you should give us a review on you new Sthill 362 Chainsaw 👍🐸🇫🇷thank you 🇨🇮🍀I have 3 husky myself but it’s nice to see other reviews for other make of chainsaw keep up the good work 👍

[@Living-The-Dream]

Bring on the logs......love my MS 362.....!

[@ruiferreira583]

Hi Mike, great contest. I'll see what I can do. A good chainsaw would be handy. I only have a cheap one that I bought cause you inspired me to cut firewood. I would like to suggest a video about forest management and planning, I know you do that in your regular videos but I think it would be interesting. Sorry about my english. Cheers from Portugal

[@bogillespie4774]

Happy Father Day Mike that new tractor makes it look easy done it

[@jayanddenissejones6648]

Congratulation on getting this setup! Lots of work on your am Melissa part! Best of luck with #WOODSTACK2018!! I know you will get allot of participation! Happy Fathers Day Mike!

[@jrbwoodservices8383]

Once that new saw breaks in you will notice a big difference in power. Mine took about 8 tanks of gas before she really started to rip! Great video!

[@lakebum6211]

Hey Mike, I would think Stihl would work with you on the saw. Seems to me if you're buying it, they could let the winner pick it up at their local dealer then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it to God know where. Anyway, Happy Fathers Day.