Amazing Chainsaw Hack

[@kucelkj]

That is so smart. I'll be sure to share that with my buddies! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@homosassa2tellico388]

Thanks for the tip guys! I love KZbin I'm in Florida and I can watch and learn something from two brothers in Sweden 👍🏻

[@johnperson2421]

this is a pretty complicated version of a trick i've been using for years. Heres a quicker version. Instead of cutting a slot down from the top,do a vertical plunge cut,turn off the saw,insert into the cut,lifting it up a little,and tap in a wedge on the bar side.locking the saw in place and allowing the chain to turn. Old aussie bush trick.

[@douglasgreene5197]

Another one for the books, keep it up guys you're doing great.

[@kennethsmall1159]

Douglas Greene, that was great thanks.dont listen to all the bull. it's a great idea.some just need to grow up. never stop with New ideas. especially ones that work

[@laurijorgenson6683]

Ingenious guys. Loved it. Your video quality is excellent too. It was like I was standing right next to you. Thank you for teaching us!

[@tim.wilson839]

I've done a lot of tree cutting for firewood over the last 20 yrs and that is the first time to see that trick, wish I would have learned about it along time ago. GREAT Video and GREAT content! Keep up the good work!

[@fredthorne9692]

That is pure genius. Astoundingly simple but effective!

[@frandanco6289]

Thanks for the great tip ! I never go out into the forest without a few new and sharpened, used chains.. Still take the files and a rig that mounts to the bar, set the depth and angle, and I can sharpen up the chain on the pick up tailgate, etc..

[@Blaircrest]

That's a really good idea! I've had whole days in the woods ruined when I accidently hit something and had to go back to the shop to work on the chain. thanks

[@rogermulvaney9533]

I used to work in the forests in Scotland. I wish I knew this great trick back then. Bravo! I started following Wranglerstar way way back and watched him grow with his interesting content even before the homestead. I think I subscribed to your channel Simeon when you were at 2000 subs and it's really great to see you grow. I'm pretty sure you'll get to where Wranglerstar is at in size in no time because your a genuine , sincere hard working family man. Keep up the great content!

[@tonygray3135]

another great tip

[@mandolinmountain]

Great tip! Usually, I just sit crosslegged and cradle it under each arm for each side and sharpen accordingly..but in wet/wintery conditions that way is certainly not ideal! Thanks for the tip ! I look forward to trying this!

[@ZipZoomZip]

One time I didn't have a good place to set my beer but I used my saw and turned a tree into the perfect beer holder.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a clever idea! I carry a logger stump vice made by the Oregon company. It's stored in my chainsaw storage box. If I ever lost it, I would use your method.

[@Brando1914]

Thanks for sharing!! Love this idea!

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

Once more that will save my old back! I have stump work table in front of my shop but now I will be able to make a tree vice in the field. Thank you both.

[@cameroncameron4274]

nice simple trick guy's,keep the video's nice and short like this one,I used to follow wranglestar but vids went on for too long,thanks🇬🇧

[@CerebralAilment]

Have to say I never would have thought to do that, but seeing how you used those simple techniques is awesome!

[@rmcdaniel423]

Paused at 2:30 He's cutting a tiny 6" sapling. And yet he STILL takes the time to follow protocol and clear nearby brush, as though he were creating a safe exit for himself. Attention to detail makes for a true professional. LOL

[@samuelluria4744]

Funny, I saw that and thought it was corny, Lol.

[@c0mputer]

You sneaky Swedes! I like that little vise a lot. Cool stuff. Also, reading the comments below, you know you're channel is growing when you have a lot of comments saying how this is the wrong thing to do, haha. Congrats!

[@Dickdelano]

Really cool. But it would be hard to cut straight down if you really rocked your saw.

[@ProtreeremovalbrisbaneAu]

Awesome video, thanks for the quick tips and tricks. This is the smart ways to operate Chainsaw

[@floydforever5151]

I always carry a couple of extra chains with me, do all my Sharpening at home. don't waste time sharpening when it's time to work. :)

[@jeremybates5207]

What a great little deal! I'll have to try that for sure. I usually carry a stump vise but not all the time. Plus, you get to impress any onlookers!

[@aaronreeder5753]

Cool trick but wouln't be able to do that if your saw was dull...

[@livelife4471]

Thanks for the lesson. I can really use this tip. All you chainsaw videos have been most helpful. I am learning a lot from them. Thanks again, it's really appreciated.

[@cheaphomesteading]

James Lythgoe agree

[@marshallsuber9608]

How did anyone come up such a great hack? When you look it I would guess a vice would let you do a number of chores having both hands free.

[@raymondcline5193]

Tim truly knows what he is doing! Thank you for introducing him to all of us!

[@sunking2001]

I have a brand new spare chain in my saw case. Swap it out and keep cutting. Sharpen the dull one later.

[@shawnbottom4769]

sunking2001 And if you turn right around and hit a piece of old fence wire with your spare chain then what? Give up and go home? Knowing how to hand file a chain in the field is a necessary skill. This trick just makes it a little easier to make sure you file evenly and at the right rake angle.

[@sunking2001]

No...I agree. I should re-watch this video and do a little practicing. I do have my old and dulled chain I can practice on.

[@harley121]

Real good idea. This will come in handy for us older guys with bad knees (painful being on the ground, aches when kneeling and its hard to get up)!

[@robertinoEVIL]

when i m high...damn , i found this things so interesting to watch :))))

[@wrongcentury-cy3jy]

that is the first truly new thing i have learned in a while. thanks for posting

[@donaldlingenfelter8944]

Wow. Thats actually pretty awesome. I like that. Thank.you for sharing.

[@cheaphomesteading]

Don Lingenfelter agreed

[@bespokefencing]

The old Swedish vice, a great trick if you get caught out! I make mine a bit lower and shove the dogs into the stem to reduce the chain shudder. Enjoyed all your videos over festive season, looking forward to getting outside again myself! Best of luck with your venture and "Lang may your lum reek!"

[@FarmCraft101]

I never use a vice, nor do most professional tree workers. Just sharpen it with a file.

[@simeonandalex]

+FarmCraft101 you know all professional tree workers??

[@FarmCraft101]

Of course not, but I have worked with quite a few and they don't use anything but a hand file. They taught me their technique, and I can sharpen a chain in a few minutes. I see people all over using jigs and complicated techniques to do this. I think learning to use a simple file is a skill well worth learning if you do a lot of chainsaw work.

[@simeonandalex]

We do a lot of chainsaw work on the farm here. My brother does it for a living as an arborist. When we are out working we file the saws 99% of the time free style like you say you do. In our experience you can get the extra sharpness that makes it just this extra bit better when you use a vice indoors. We demonstrated this in a previous video mentioned in this one. If it works for you without a hand file that is great. My brother's saw is sharp when he goes freestyle as well but who knows maybe you could get your chain 3-5% sharper with a vice as well. It is the small margins...

[@aliveandkicking1977]

Swedish Homestead

[@augustreil]

Swedish Homestead, Amen ! Much better the way you and your bro do it and thank you for showing us !

[@flyifri]

In all my years, I have never seen this. What a great idea. Makes perfect sense ( now ) Thank you very much. I can't wait to show it off. Don't worry, I will be honest about it.

[@simeonandalex]

Haha.

[@melovescoffee]

Genius! One to remember!

[@selfrelianceskills-outdoor5833]

AMAZING!! Usually I put myself on my knees and I hold the chainsaw between my legs. but this is very much better. i do not use wedges, but I can always do with a wooden ... thank you, thank you

[@brianphilbrook5262]

That is smart. I bet wranglerstar would like that.

[@Sash_Window]

They copied Cody's video. >.

[@Sash_Window]

Calm down Flower >.

[@simeonandalex]

I had no idea Cody had a video like that... Never seen it.

[@simeonandalex]

Do you have a link to it?

[@alfredsjolund7548]

Marvin Ebanks Fan Club, send link please?

[@falfield]

A good idea, well and modestly presented. Bravo!

[@jimmywilson1388]

You guys are awesome!!! Great video!!!

[@cheaphomesteading]

Jimmy Wilson agree

[@resomaniac]

Excellent tip. I have a vise mounted for a trailer hitch receiver but this could come in handy in some situations. Thanks for sharing.

[@reyhl9874]

so this is where the crazyrussianhacker got his video idea 😂😂😂😂

[@TheLegend-pk5vk]

its Huf lol yes, I saw this in my recommended too

[@joetri1970]

its Huf I seen his new video too and knew right away he stole this from someone like most his videos he shouldn't be allowed to do this .

[@benjroof]

thanks for this tip.i do like your videos.regards from the Netherlands.Ben.

[@clydemacphee625]

what is the black handle gizmo on the throttle side?

[@peterandersson1416]

Right hand kickback protection. Works in the same way as the brake on the left hand handle.

[@clydemacphee625]

Peter Andersson oh okay thanks, i owned 5 different saws and never seen this before.

[@Martinkay10]

It is also only on the newer Husqvarna saws. :) It is called a Trio break.

[@clydemacphee625]

Martin K oh okay, I thought maybe just on the smaller saws, I have a newer 365xpg but it doesn't have it.

[@510Redneck]

I think its only available on the 550xp if I remember right, I got 5 new huskys ranging in size and none of them have it but remember seeing it on a 550 at the shop.

[@thomasgronek6469]

BRILLIANT !!! Thank you for a nice video, and a GREAT education !

[@crossbucklehomestead2908]

You just blew my husband's mind. "Holy shit, I have to go do that!!!" :). I asked him why I married him if he didn't already know how to do that. He said he had other skills...we shall see.

[@Flexaret]

I have to say I've never seen that method before, I was watching wondering why Tim was widening the cut but it made sense when I saw he created a vice, very clever. I normally use a stump vice but will definitely give Tim's solution a try. Thanks Tim & Simeon

[@dylanmelville]

Hey Bam Magera why do you sound different?

[@mmanut]

Very Clever, Enjoy watching someone who is good at his craft!! Thanks Guys, Vinny

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

That is so badass!

[@MrPadraigmccarthy]

I love Videos with Tim, hes such a great guy, and very experienced with a chainsaw. Do more videos with Tim and the chainsaws. Such a great trick to for sharpening the chainsawin the forest. Thanks

[@travisbalcom4304]

What do you do when the chain is dulled so bad you cant cut that tree down without smoking the chain??

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

travis balcom thats what i was thinkin lol. Guess you gotta do it the old fashioned way

[@travisbalcom4304]

Sometimes ya hit a buried nail or copper jacketed bullet though.....I've nicked rocks that take the edge off enough that this wouldn't work.....not saying it isn't a great idea.....just won't always do the trick

[@CaptainEverythingHumorandMore]

What a great idea. Love the do with what you got attitude. Thanks guys. Take care.

[@stavrosathas250]

You dont need a vice to sharpen your chain....

[@tekknorat]

Fantastic trick. Thanks for showing.

[@andershallberg6668]

Why doesn't Tim get a chance to use the same microphone as Simeon does. Or at least buy him a mic of his own, so that the audio for both of you are equal.

[@daspencer51]

Great ingenuity!!! Such an awesome family. All the best in this new year

[@scottanderson7019]

So, you pinch it in the log and it is sharper? Am I missing something?

[@onazram1]

it's holding the saw so you can file the teeth

[@MarkH10]

The saw won't move at all until the pressure is relieved, so you pull out your tool pouch and file away.

[@strobaholic]

Scott Anderson you can sharpen your chain, or preform others maintenance tasks out in the field easier than working on the ground. The tree stump acts as a makeshift vice.

[@Bundysvideos]

Lol! Was thinking the same almost.... so where does the sharpening come in?:p.

[@gocilazo2213]

you Guys are genius Greetings from Bosnia

[@Squarehead45]

Question, If your chain is dull or damaged,,,HOW THE HELL do you cut this VISE??? Just saying.

[@simeonandalex]

Once you have seen this video you know to make the vice the first thing you do in the day... just sayin...

[@carinacheralley1345]

Thank you for the very practical lesson, I will be using it.

[@kwakmad91]

I'm going to try this iv never wanted to hit a rock or a old nail as much in my life :-) (joke) but no this is a really good trick

[@PaskMakes]

Very cool tip - thank you!

[@bobtunbridge7996]

but how do I make that vice with a blunt chainsaw to get it sharp in the first place ha ha

[@wepntech]

plan ahead do it earlier in case you need it. and even without the vce it is plenty doable to sharpen it up a bit without the vice. just this is better. also can be used for other things too. might be a nice way to make a quick vice for some woodworking projects as well. might try it some time myself.

[@maehay4065]

That is the first time I've seen that done! Thank you for sharing this tip for folks who cut wood👍👍👍👍

[@bonesrhodes3762]

------ roll the nose of the saw into the tree and do a plunge through the tree: shut the saw off and sharpen the portion of the chain sticking out - the weight of the saw will hold it in place. Pick the weight off and roll the chain to a not filed area and repeat until you do the whole chain. If you need it held better, jamb the bar with your wedge. Way less cutting and you can use a small ( 3 to 4 in ) tree for most saws: plus you can leave the tree and use it again and again - even for several years.

[@jasonwagus4254]

Awesome Idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@pacovasda5955]

I take offense to smart people like this improperly using the term hack which means a modification to a device against the designer and against security's wishes. if you did not break into some type of security or make a modification very much specifically against the manufacturers with his specifically a modification that the manufacturer specifically tried to prevent then it's not a hack it's just a tip or even a trick but everyone is abusing the term hack

[@garrymuir1442]

Lol, the term hack has long been used in the English language long before the IT era.

[@TheIdeasGuy]

Paco Vasda while I am sure you are only joking, there are lots of young people in this world who will believe you so I will just clarify for them that you are not serious. Those of us who are a bit older know that the original meaning of the word 'hack' meant 'to chop or hue roughly'. Of course, 'life hacks' are quite simply ideas that 'hack' (or cut short) problems that we might encounter in life. But I know you already knew that. I'm just clarifying for the little children that you were joking.

[@garrymuir1442]

Kind of, yes you are correct the term 'hack' is basically to chop, however in a colloquial or slang context the term hack has been used also in the context for example 'to have a go' or if someone can't do something 'they can't hack it'. Which was well before the IT era, and is not it's original intended meaning however is a term of it's use.

[@pacovasda5955]

not sure why I can only reply publicly and not individually sometimes it's there sometimes it's not. regarding my comment of the improper use of "hack" I'm seeing several comments about traditional usage of the word, but like many words in the dictionary there are several spicifically defined different definitions for a given word depending on the exact usage. Context is key and regarding the non-information technology version of the usage of the word hack, that does mean to roughly whack, chop etc and that is the root of the it usage. "Although the code was proprietary in the security was heavy I was able to hack that code." You can see the relationship to original term but in the IT world it is used in this very specific way a computer hacker was never anyone that did not know deep deep code. the term life hack should apply to things like DNA resequencing or brainwashing hypnosis it should not be applied to putting a paperclip on your folded pocket money and calling it a "life hack".

[@rickrodgers9277]

You were wrong with your original statement and you took offense. Man up boy and apologize. And get off your high horse. Have a better day.

[@danieldowning4583]

Absolute genius boys. I will be using this one for sure.

[@AndyCollier]

Why would you need a vice?? Set the saw down on a log and sharpen it.... I have never used or even heard of a vice for sharpening your chainsaw.

[@MrThenry1988]

Andy Collier lol. I haven't either. At the house I set the saw on the bench. definitely a good idea.

[@simeonandalex]

Well sir, watch our video about sharpening a chain saw. If you have never given it a try you can't say it won't make it 5% sharper. Just sayin...

[@progtom7585]

Sooo cool!! great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@ImRarelySerious]

Carry an extra chain in your bag.

[@_68niou1]

That's the way I do it.

[@MrBerniebling]

Fantastic! Great job guys

[@gorrister2977]

husqvarna got that little vice for filing your chain. you can smack it into a somp. works great.

[@cheaphomesteading]

Gorrister I need to get one

[@kenb7145]

Gorrister. It's called a stump vise. $10 at Amazon.

[@marnielarocque9412]

im an old logger in Canada, never thought of this, very cool. and i agree wranglerstar would be impressed

[@paulj312002]

you really need a vice for that? I couldnt be bothered. Used to sharpening my chain where ever im at.

[@voyrrr]

What a great thing to learn! Thank you very much, and hello from the North Carolina Mountains, USA

[@jmilligandesign]

how did I get to this video

[@rkardo]

That's a good one. I know how to use and axe and rope to get a vice to carve and use a drawing knife, but I learned new trick today. thanks

[@watchjaredwork1487]

That's fucking genius

[@Darin-USMCB--]

Very ingenious I've stumbled across several of your videos, found them all very helpful for future reference.

[@ronytannous4923]

Or for $20 you can buy a stump vice.

[@natmorris]

really cool hack, enjoying your chainsaw skills series

[@luksurias]

Ty, but this must be done before u need to sharpening chain😅

[@jasontaite9349]

I've been cutting for my home heat for almost 20 years. never even heard of that but I'm impressed. quite smart. I bend over enough all day picking up wood. easy way to improve ergonomics

[@nickc2708]

seems like a lot of work just to sharpen. just lock the clutch and sharpen

[@TheFritz423]

I'm with you, brother

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

such a cool trick! thanks for sharing!

[@Batzajla_99]

The comments on this video made me punch a wall. How can people be so stupid and negative...

[@Imightberiding]

Brilliant! I was fairly confident I knew what you were going to make before you started but wondered how you were going the clamp it tight to the chain bar. I thought perhaps you were going to slide a wedge between the slot & the bar. Fantastic idea; simple but elegant solution. I might adapt a similar version for my shop. Cheers.

[@OlJarhead]

Seems like a waste of a tree and time to me. Anyone that has ever spent much time in the woods will always carry a spare sharpened chain(s), sprocket, and bar. I never waste my time in the woods sharpening chains. That is done later in the shop.

[@Hisslave1]

We never replace a chain in the field unless it gets damaged.

[@no911x]

You should try it. It's pretty quick to toss a new chain on and much more enjoyable to sharpen 4-5 chains in the evening with a beer.

[@Hisslave1]

Okay, I'm getting on board, kinda. For the first time I wished I'd had a spare sharp chain for the 395 today. Did a lot of stump work with it and really dulled it down. I certainly would've changed it instead of sharpening. It's full comp and there's heck of a lot of teeth on a 105 dl chain. Smaller saws or skip tooth chains I'll still sharpen in the field.

[@techknowtim]

Nice trick. Cool to know that and maybe someday I'll have a use for it. But it is much easier to make a small plunge cut and then insert the saw in that to sharpen it.

[@1129411]

waste of time, I always sharpen it right there by hand, anywhere. Just hold the bar and chain, then file - simple.

[@Carcajou45]

u suk

[@l.hansens9060]

What is with the rope attached between the tree and your brother in the end? Keep up the good work.

[@l.hansens9060]

Yeah, in another video he explains it. Thanks anyway.

[@jakereeves8552]

How are you going to make the damn vise if your saw is dull

[@samuelluria4744]

Ahead of time, wise guy.

[@oscar86456]

Very clever idea. thanks for sharing guy's!

[@KM-ug6il]

No pro is going to be "in the middle of nowhere" without a proper way to sharpen the chain. In addition, a dull chain isn't going to easily cut that as easily as he did, and might even cut unevenly. Also I would never waste a tree, even a small one, just for the sake of sharpening my chain.

[@nilsholgerson4958]

He clearly said that this is something worth pre-pairing if you are doing bigger work in the middle of the forest. Pretty logical...

[@KM-ug6il]

My comment stands. He made those cuts with a sharp saw, making the entire demonstration invalid. Of course it can be done with a dull saw, but if it hit a rock or dirt it is likely to cut unevenly making this more difficult to do, or just more tedious. That said, no pro goes into the forest to do a big job unprepared to sharpen the chain. I had simple tools I carried with me and would have had the chain sharpened in the amount of time it took him to make the cut, especially with a dull chain.

[@bigred8113]

K M You sound like a douche.

[@KM-ug6il]

So says someone who's never before sharpened a chainsaw. Next time if you want to comment, try saying something intelligent that actually refutes the argument. You don't just sound like an idiot; you are an idiot.

[@KM-ug6il]

Sure Kermy. Let's test your wisdom here. You said: 1. "just carries a couple files..." no tools to adjust the chain, or put it back on if it pops off? They don't carry fuel or oil? I carried a small vise with spikes to hammer into wood (that's already been cut) and it worked great and wasn't a hassle to carry along with my files and scrench tool. 2. No matter how dull your saw is...." Yeah, you try this with a saw that hit a nail or rock embedded in the wood and try this. You prove you have no experience. 3. It's not about the cut being uneven, it's about the saw not cutting straight which will make this very difficult to do. 4. He wasted a tree for the sake of this video, and lumberjacks don't typically cut down 4" diameter trees. So yeah, you would waste a tree just to sharpen your chain. No, I'll continue to use the internet. But it's people like you who speak out of his ass without a clue what he's talking about that make the internet annoying at times.

[@mr.underdog8282]

Looks like it's a hell of a lot more but comfortable sharpening a chainsaw at that height. Getting down on the ground with one sucks and sharpening on the tailgate you have to hold the saw with one hand and sharpen with the other. I think this is worth the little bit of time it takes to make. Especially if you're working in a specific area for a while. Great idea!

[@templarknight2400]

it's so stupid how everything now is a hack? it's not a hack how is it controlled by a computer?

[@DelkorYT]

>hack is only defined in the field of computing >not being 12 pick one

[@samuelluria4744]

deklor - 1- Have a sense of humor. 2- Don't. Pick one.

[@DelkorYT]

Samuel Luria How do you know he's joking? There are actually people out there who say stuff like that.

[@samuelluria4744]

True.