How to measure Firewood cuts Fast & Easy -

[@novascotiagaragegrower3462]

I cut my first cord with a stick and marker. The following day I added those zipties, saves so much time. Just one of the hundred tricks I've learned watching your channel. Cheers

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks a bunch, I am glad it worked for you!

[@strakill]

How am I just not seeing this. Freaking brilliant!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

It works ..thanks for watching!

[@applejacks971]

I put 3 zip ties on the Husqvarna 450 the other day...I have them set for 18". Wow, I can go from cut to cut to cut, no stopping! Such an amazing and simple idea, thanks so much for sharing! With my blue tape at 2" wide, as long I have the end of the log 'in the blue', my pieces will be 16-18" which is perfect for moms Earth Stove :)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great to hear, glad it works for you!

[@chipseal9403]

Chris said "I'm a nice guy." Agreed.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Everyone here is a nice person, if someone is not I make them disappear! HA!

[@dethmaul]

Cut a slit in the middle of the zip tie bag instead of cutting the top off. You grab them by the middle and fold them and pull them out, and you can stick them back in too. And you can throw the bag around and they can't fall out of the bag.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, the next time I buy some I will do that, I have a bunch to use up first!

[@CliffsideStables]

Thanks for this great idea! Tim

[@dethmaul]

@@CliffsideStables No probs! I got it from AvE. Very smart guy.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Brilliant.

[@PFab]

If you have a bunch of loose ones, you can bundle them together and wrap a smaller zip tie to band them up together. When the bundle gets smaller you tie the zip each time. No bag needed

[@paolodelfino3897]

It is pretty awesome!!...You have always the measure in any position that cut...WONDERFUL...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks..it works great!

[@grantsinclair4278]

One of the best tips of all time. Chunking the stick and spray can. Thanks Chris.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad to help, In have tried everything ad this is the easiest for me too!

[@scrhino40]

I know money makes it all better and Chris you show what time and hard work can buy. Little things like the cut guide saves time to cut more in a days time and save some money. Have a great day be safe

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very true! Thanks Arthur!

[@davidscott9572]

Using the firewood not selling it have been eye balling it for 40 years

[@InTheWoodyard]

okay.

[@crazycoyote1738]

Great tip brother, will definitely try it, thanks.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching, get cuttin'!

[@jeffpeters1014]

This was one of the best tips I’ve seen on the Tube. I’ve been doing this since I started watching your channel and tell all my wood cutting guys. I love it! You should have patented it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad to help!

[@canvasman2307]

Chris’ pink tipped zip tie firewood measuring guides are one of his many simple and effective tips I’ve tried and adopted. Thanks 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Cool, thanks for letting me know! You are now Mr. Pink2!

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@InTheWoodyard How well does this work if cutting amongst a flock of PINK Flamingoes?

[@russellhazzard6936]

I have done the Mingo Marker, Tape and chock, The guess ...I now use your whiskers method.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Give it a go if you don't like it no biggie, zip ties are pennies!

[@81eagle]

I can see how the ziptie method would be super useful for those of us who only have one saw and we use it for limbing as well. The ties would not be much of a hinderance compared to a rigid attachment. Excellent Idea!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they work great!

[@WatzaMataU.]

Have been using the Magnet/PVC style. After losing #1 in a couple days and #2 two weeks later at $15.00 per, (Yes, I did paint both Flo-Orange) I tried your suggestion. For $10 I have one on each of three saws (Total time 15 minutes and $3) and seven extra ties in case I need more. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I cut about 20-25 cord of 20" wood a season. This will save a considerable amount of time , money and frustration. Thanks again. Gary, Northern NY

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Gary!

[@hubertyoung1938]

Marking the guide bar. That is how I currently measure the rounds to cut. The zip ties look like the answer. Going to the store. Thanks.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome..thanks!

[@KillingerUSA]

I started doing this after seeing it on your videos. It's by far the best and quickest way. Thanks Chris

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks other Chris!

[@dannyh9010]

I just got my first chainsaw to clean up after a storm. Your zip tie firewood measure is cheap, easy to install, very fast in use, not able to be laid aside and misplaced/lost and safe. Thanks for the brilliant idea!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice work! Now get cuttin'!

[@dannyh9010]

@@InTheWoodyard I did. It was awesome!

[@FirewoodontheHill]

Thanks for sharing this. This is now how I measure my wood when cutting. I just started a KZbin channel called Firewood on the Hill and have already had comments about the zips ties. They asked if I got that from you and I was like yes. I look forward to learning more from you.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@TheTallMan67]

One of the cheapest solutions and one of the most efficient. Great idea

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you like it!

[@yankeeman6851]

Just found this video what an ingenious idea and so simple just put some on my saw for my rounds for my road side stand 👍👍👍 thanks so much didn’t want to spend a lot of money for something to Measure the wood

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching! Yup, it works great!

[@pvtparts942]

It’s interesting seeing different ways people measure their rounds for firewood. I’m blessed to have a career in residential construction and can eye ball 16 about 9/10 times.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I use it as a guide most of the time!

[@garymittelstadt7821]

My power had is 18" long so I've always used that method, but it's a wasted motion for each round. Can't believe I haven't seen or thought of this before. I'm going out to the shop to tie a couple on right now! Great idea, thanks!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Go for it! And happy cuttin'!

[@brucewayne2984]

Reminds me of those curb feelers on the Cadillacs in the 70's!

[@canvasman2307]

Ha curb feelers…that’s a blast from the past. Back when cars were tanks, gas cans were simple, chainsaws were heavy, and no one bought water in a bottle.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@InTheWoodyard]

EXACTLY!

[@applejacks971]

Me and my bro still have curb feelers on 3 of our classics :) Good times!

[@keithdubois4027]

Thanks for showing this trick. I added it to my saw and it works perfectly! Easy, cheap, and it works.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad it helped! Now get cuttin'!

[@lifeontherez]

I'm so glad you told me to come back to this video. I'm definitely gonna give it a shot today, hopefully. Thanks Chris!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome, go for it!

[@kentcorbett5436]

I know it's Sunday but I thought we're going to see you tackling cutting them piles have a good day

[@InTheWoodyard]

you will very soon, I have a video every day and I have a lot of stuff to get done and the log piles are on the list!

[@disndat1000]

This man has no time to waste. Cuts right on the stack like an OG.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! Thanks, I am an OG!

[@Smiling_mike]

Enjoying your channel Chris! 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome, thank you!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Morning! We are cuttin today and I have seen you do this before but have never put the ties on my saw yet. We made a magnetic marker for the bar but it’s constantly falling off. I’m going to apply the zip ties today!! Thanks for sharing! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

You will like it!

[@evojigger]

Been copying this over the last week after seeing your vids, works great.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is good to here!

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

I love it👍👍 thanks for the Helpful tip. I'm calling it Chris's whisker gauge. I'm definitely trying this idea 💡

[@InTheWoodyard]

You will like it!

[@Frankzeien]

The very first time I seen you do this I said man that’s genus, so I tried it out months ago but I used bright orange color. And man it works wonders so thank you Chris. 😎

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad I could help!

[@NorthernEscapes]

I didn't know my chainsaw needed wiskers until this moment... Thank you for the valuable information 🤘🪵

[@InTheWoodyard]

Happy to help!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 That has been a really good system that has worked well for you!!😀😀 When I cut lengths at home. I take the skidder and grab a bucket full of logs and lay them out and even them up on one end. Then I use the power head witch is also 16 inches long and then I buck all the logs In one cut. When you stop over I'll show you my setup. I usually lay out 3 or 4 buckets full at a time before I cut them. Then after I get them bucked If I'm careful I can grab the wood and stack it without ever touching it by hand at all. But you have to be really smooth with the skidder or you can knock the pile over really easy. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is because you are a highly skilled professional Al! The show in the UP was not as good as the ones in the past, next year it will be great, it will be here and you will be there! HA!

[@garygross9612]

I have zip ties on 3 of my saws and I love this method! I didn't realize that you taped them to the handle so I'll give it a try. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am glad it worked for you!

[@musiclaw1486]

Just discovered your Zip Ties Measuring Tip and outfitted my chainsaw with them! Outstanding Tip!! Thanks!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Fantastic!

[@musiclaw1486]

@@InTheWoodyard Now I need to fashion a similar method to work with my 10" Pole Chainsaw....

[@craigclees9497]

Thanks I have been using the pvc magnet method but this is a great improvement

[@InTheWoodyard]

That works too!

[@Windyhillfarm71]

This is amazing way of doing it, finally someone thinking outside the box.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, I was not born in a box so I avoid them!! Haaa!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant. The gimmick people do not want us to see this penny hack. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it works great!!! Thanks!

[@whothellami]

I was about to go out and buy a measuring tape but instead I'll go to the basement and pull out 3 zip ties. Great idea and thanks for sharing.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You will like it a lot!!

[@coreyriley7160]

Good morning Chris. Great idea ! I’m the use my 18” bar for a 16-ish” cut kinda guy. That’ll change once I get my bigger saw ! GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

As long as it works for you that is all that matters!

[@340dave]

Thanks Chris, good video. I followed your lead, the ties work really well.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great, I am glad you like them!

[@ALeadFarmerMF]

Love the vids. Thank you. You mention how it adds up. Cut that time in half now by using the Prosizer. Serious game changer. I have one on each side. You go so fast.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have them to and I have used them, they are nice.

[@alexbavin255]

I used your zip tie idea and you're right it is so much faster thank you

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it works great!

[@outsidewithjohnhayes4674]

Great video Chris I have done it your way since I first saw you doing it that way I think it's the best way. Goodnight Irene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Cool, thanks for watching and trying my idea!

[@heavysnow8616]

The pink tape is for hope his wife will see it and get busy with the saw. ❤️

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, it is because it is very easy to see against the brown/grey/black/green in the woods/ wood yard.

[@hubertyoung1938]

I used to with chalk,measure-mark... takes time. The zip ties looks good.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it is fast and easy!

[@tomknapton5051]

I have tryed this sososo many times and it does work very well

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@nelsonridgefarm]

Went back to watch, now on my 575xp! Thanks! -Brad

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great, now you are a cutting machine!

[@bob_frazier]

I'm set in my ways but I am going to try this. The only thing is it would seem to force you to move from left to right, not a terrible thing. Nice video. Firewood Hoarder's Club sent me.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Bob, there is another 560 firewood videos on the channel waiting for you to watch! Thanks Chris

[@Alan_Hans__]

Nice. Love the idea of the strain relief sleeve. It's on my to do list to add some ties to my saw for when I start cutting for next winter. I think I will probably angle mine forward a bit so that they aren't as far from the cutting part of the saw. Even if they are in front of the dogs a bit it won't matter as they will happily bend back a bit.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That's a great idea Alan, that might work well!

[@keithengland9068]

Last video you said it was nice to stack out of the tractor bucket, less bending. Ohio Wood Burner bought a second trailer to load the splits into as they come off the machine. He can stack out of the trailer with the second trailer available for deliveries. His thought is that he's to old to pick it off the floor to stack.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have been thinking of doing the same thing!

[@keithengland9068]

@@jakebredthauer5100 Exactly.

[@InTheWoodyard]

@@jakebredthauer5100 We will see!

[@brucearney9536]

Thanks , always nice to share ideas .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@flickboogers4244]

Hi. It's Darin. Thanks for the tip. I'll use it. Great vid!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Mr. Flicker!

[@guerrydotson3213]

Ok I’ve seen you fart around with the zip ties long enough, I’m going to garage and setup my two saws and try it out!

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a bout time Guerry!

[@timesch6355]

Good morning thanks for the share

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

Good tip! Need to use the extreme weather cable ties.

[@InTheWoodyard]

How is Mr. Mushroom doing today?

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

I'm alive, that's what counts.

[@stevematsumura255]

GREAT IDEA!!!!! Sure beats the measure and mark (That's what I've been doing; So primitive!!!!) Time saving as well. Thanks for getting me out of the "Cave"!! Thanks.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the new millennium.

[@jroth225]

I just added this to my chainsaw and found it to work very well. Saved a ton of time over marking then cutting.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup!

[@popsnorthcutt1741]

It works pretty good, been doing it that way for a few years.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is good to here Greg!

[@KenAmmon]

From North Idaho, love the ziptie feeler gauge! Will be installing on my chainsaw tomorrow! Thanks for the tip!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Ken!

[@botabob]

I always thought you put curb feelers on the Husky - great suggestion - now I regret the purchase of the Acc-U-Mark - Thanks for the great suggestion - cheers

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Well on a production level the zip ties make sense to,me.. For most of us not on this production level as Chris is the other methods work great... I also just got an Acc-U-Mark this last week so my plan is to use it this week..

[@InTheWoodyard]

There are a lot of ways to measure, mine is just one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Let me know what you think about it!

[@jackpinesavageadventures3142]

Some of my favorite things in nature are natureally pink 😳

[@InTheWoodyard]

Like flowers and......

[@GmGarlo]

i put orange duct tape on my zip ties just to match my Husky ! NICE TIP!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Perfect!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video, I also have tried lots of other methods. Really like the 3 therapy with pink tape. You also use a 24 bar on your saws. Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks David, that is good to hear!

[@randalhansen9039]

ROFL! I've used pick spray paint on my tools of many years. It was because of my son. He was the "absent minded professor". He has a brilliant mind and loved building things and helping me around the farm... however, he would just leave things wherever he had been. Pink on the tools helped me A LOT in tool recovery! Plus, I'm secure in my manhood. Pink is hot! lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha!! I like it!

[@adventurerhoades]

Good fast tip. Cheap pretty cool way to do the gages with zip ties

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you liked it! It does work great!

[@nolinharley1550]

GREAT IDEA, Was thinking about the lazer but now i'm not sure lol. So simple and cheap. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it works great!

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Good morning from Grand Forks

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good morning!

[@billygullifa3245]

Good job Chris

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Billy!

[@maintenancewithmike]

Love this idea! My saw is getting this for Christmas! 😮. Thanks for sharing @maintenancewithmike.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome!

[@contractorjay5062]

Simple Inexpensive Fast Smart Great idea Thanks

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Jay!

[@danpinkner4225]

Ingenious in its simplicity

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Dan, give it a try!

[@scottstallings7761]

Oh my, since when did wood chuck, start wearing chaps,and a shield. Your still my knowledge put, thanks for sharing and as always be safe my northern friend

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Scott!

[@stevepreston7030]

Just tarped my wood here in Oregon. We have had this summer, .04 inches of rain since June 21 in Salem. We had as high temp at 117 degrees. 40 days 90+ temp.The oak I cut from the February ice storms is 24% on the moisture meter. Douglas fir at 17%. Rain coming next weekend. Still warm 70's and 80's. Unusual to have oak about ready in less than a year. But this has been a hot, very dry summer for us with low humidity. I like the zip tie measure method. I usually use a 16" broom handle, tape measure, or hand saw or chalk to make a mark.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, heat and dry conditions are great for drying firewood! Give the zip ties a try, they work great and it is fast! Thanks for watching Steve!

[@62yyla]

Excellent idea ! Keep up the awesome posts

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Den!

[@aldiminico6513]

Morning Chris. With all the cuts you have made over the years, you should have a gauge built into your brain, where 16” is. Have a good and safe day👍

[@dethmaul]

Not when customers loads are at stake! Accurate accurate accurate.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes I can, but it helps stay more consistent!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very few people care as long as you don't get under 14" or over 18", 15-17" is where I try to stay as much as possible.

[@mikehughes2026]

Morning Chris, your zip tie gauge is very effective. Have you ever wondered how many blocks you have cut ?, at least from the truckloads you’ve bought. Guessing maybe 250- 300 logs per load? Good rainy day project, in your “free time”you can ponder it. Lot of dumb “challenges on the tube” like the freaking egg, like watching paint dry, be curious to see cutters eye ball lengths, put them on end and see how consistent they are. Maybe you could start a “challenge “

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a good idea Mike. I cut about 600 face cords a year so number of blocks, more that 3! HA!

[@markdietrichcochran2274]

What a super genius idea. You sir, are my hero.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad to help!

[@appalachianstacker3876]

Great tip. I seen a device that attaches to the handle that uses a red dot laser. I would think it would be hard to see especially in sunny conditions. I myself carry a small pocket tape measure and a short piece of a yellow lumber crayon and go down the log or piece of wood and mark my cuts. On another note I recently purchased a Oregon 72EXJ chain to try out and so far I really like it. I always ran Stihl chain. I also purchased a Husqvarna X Cut and I'm running it now and like it as well.

[@InTheWoodyard]

There are a lot of ways to measure as long as you are happy with your method, that is great!

[@nelsonridgefarm]

Great measuring tip, thanks as usual! -Brad

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Brad!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Chris. I’ve used the bar method to measure for many years. With my 16” or 18” bar, it’s very easy to do. I actually made a video about it. I can keep within 1/4 or 1/2 inch of 16 consistently using the method. And it’s become muscle memory at this point. Cut/measure/cut. -Chad #purplecollarlife

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I did that for years, this is faster, give it a try!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Great tip on the ties, I may try it on my little MS180, I like the mingo on the main log it give me a break to rest before a start to cut Take care

[@InTheWoodyard]

Give it a try, you might like it!

[@JHack840]

Thank you so much. Don't know why i didn't think of this it's so easy. I was using a HFT trailer alignment magnets that the foam ball had fallen off. But the magnet is crap and it always falls off and like you stated, You have to go down the length making the marks and then come back and cut. Thanks again.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad it helped!

[@KNLFirewood]

Good demonstration. I tried that after watching your first video on this. Either I need to buy more rigid zip ties or use wider ones. I’m using the Cute-Rite currently. It attaches where the bar nuts are. Good video, I’ll be trying this again. Thanks for sharing!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, zip ties are cheap, give it another try!

[@harmvissers3353]

Imma try this for sure! Thanks!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hope you like it! It works great for me!

[@woodturnerr8912]

Chris. You are the only guy I know with "curb feelers" on a chainsaw.

[@InTheWoodyard]

There are a lot of us now!! HA!

[@jeffschaefer4579]

That sounds like a great idea I'll be doing that tomorrow. thanks!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good luck, it is easy!

[@lamarjohnson3992]

I love the pink tape. Level your grapple and use the pink tape on your level rod on the tractor.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it is on my to do list!

[@jburch1544]

Would call the last step wrapping together a "strain relief " That's what the term is for electrical cords. Excellent idea; simple,cheap, you process enough logs that you know what's good

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks! I did not know it had a name! Cool!

[@joshportelli]

You are my hero! Great idea!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks! Nope, just a guy with a chain saw, but I hope it woks good for you...get cuttin'!

[@edkerkhoff522]

B4 last yr i always used tape and chalk but if ur log is wet chalk doesn't mark so well. Using try strap method i am surprisingly more accurate and way faster. They should sell saws with try straps and instructions

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, it works good!

[@charlesamsbaugh7032]

Thank you that’s a great idea

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are welcome!

[@johncollins500]

Thanks for sharing Chris. By the way I really like Dremel. My son has a 12 volt sharpener but the trouble with that is you have to have 12 volt battery handy. Have a great rest of the day!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching again JOHN!

[@alexlindekugel8727]

i never woulda thaught of this. so simple its geniuse! love it! will save a lot of fliping of the saw for me.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, easy peasy!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Just wondering how do your brothers measure their cuts. Great idea. Ya I’ve seen you show this before but still a great video.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Eric eyeballs it, Ken has the zip ties and uses a measuring stick for his logs some times too.

[@cjm3508]

I love this idea!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, give it a try, it works great!

[@danstevens2204]

So I take it you’re a hardcore Stihl man 😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

My favorite saw is the sharp one that runs good. I like them all.

[@Cire3PC]

That is soooo stupid simple. I’m in !

[@InTheWoodyard]

It works great!