Why Such a Long Bar? Firewood With a 32” Chainsaw Bar

[@jasonking2059]

I run 28 bars on all my saws. I have a bad back so the longer bars really help. Love the no nonsense my friend your a stand up guy buddy keep the firewood videos coming

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you Jason yes longer bars are great!

[@carolzumach2830]

I enjoy watching you cutting wood my dad was in the logging business and cutting firewood for people my brothers and would help him load and deliver the wood . Brings back memories of my child hood. Just keep doing what your doing .❤️

[@carolzumach2830]

I'm from Minnesota.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you so much yes it’s a beautiful life and I am grateful! Thanks for the support my friend take care

[@nwtreasureseeker]

Good stuff! Thanks for the tip on cleaning the oiler hole & congrats on the sponsorship!

[@FerlinBargo]

I enjoy watching your videos ..so different from Kentucky. I've learned so much about your part of the country

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@FerlinBargo thank you my friend! Yes it’s crazy how different things are I enjoy watching videos from the east coast

[@tommysmyth254]

I don't blame you

[@ToddAdams1234]

I’m currently running a 32” bar on my 372xp Xtork right now with skip chain. I’m perfectly happy with that combination, ESPECIALLY since I’ve learned to tune the carb up MUCH better than 99.99% of any saw dealers in MY state, but I don’t live in saw country either. But that’s ok, it’s just helped me to become better at certain aspects of the HOBBY, because in my circumstances that’s exactly what it is. 😊 It’s just good to be here David. I’m just enjoying the little bit of life that I do get participate in.

[@adamholbrook2281]

Would be interested in seeing some delivery videos too and more discussion of the business side of firewood out your way too. I'm sure there is a lot of nice scenery getting to and from your cutting grounds. Thanks for the videos.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

There is videos up on the channel Adam of deliveries and business talk just have to go back threw and watch them

[@danielbenedict9236]

Glad to see the good with the bad David. I just did the same thing on a real hard back leaning oak over a creek and it went sideways. No injuries or damage and it stayed out of the creek. Glad to know I am in good company.😉

[@barrytree6666]

I just started watching your videos, nice you 2 work together so well. You done the right thing, for those who complain about your videos, don’t watch them then. Keep the videos coming I enjoy them

[@mrice2488]

Loved your speed splitting demonsration! Keep it going.

[@jeffdillard8789]

32 on the big saws, 28 on the smaller saws. Agree 100%

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

I base my bar on the size of tree stumps we will be working with. Our Son likes a 28" lite bar on his ported 390xp I run a 32" on mine. We only run 3/8 full chisel skip tooth chain but really it's depending on what you like. I have a buddy who only runs 24" bars on his powerheads because that's what he is used to and likes . We own our own logging company and I enjoy your videos so who cares what the weekend warriors have to say. Cheers.

[@tommysmyth254]

I would too

[@kimmower6196]

There's always has to be o e in the crowd what a butt I dig or videos I've cut wood since around the 1976 or 1977 I used an old 510 McClintock keep up the good work I always learn something new thanks david

[@rickpabalis7987]

Never seen any one set up and split wood in a row like that. Impressive.

[@urbanslim8966]

The ones that complain are the ones that never put in work..ur video are proof u put work in..ur channel awesome brother keep doing it

[@noclass2gun342]

the pointy end of a round file also works to clean the oil passage

[@noclass2gun342]

had a 440 that i ran a 32 on. recently upgraded to a 500i and it now wears the 32 from the old 440 (440 died by screwdriver)... i can get away with a 28 if need be, but the 32 is the sweet spot for me... perfect length bar to fall with, limb with and buck with

[@mountainpines8417]

I like long bars, because it makes the work much easier. Another awesome video. 👍

[@jeffvw1994]

I've got an older xp385 with a 36' bar, a echo cs 620 with a 28 and a echo 7310 with a 32. They all kick ass but the cs620 is easier to handle, I'm 71. Dig your style David.

[@joedevries7270]

Rapid fire wood splitting. Love it.

[@jacobsmeltzer2306]

I like watching your videos. I learned how each region of customers like certain wood and size of wood to burn for heat. My region bbq guys like red oak and other people like white oak for their fire places. Good luck to you and your family.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you Jacob

[@brucearney9536]

Have you ever used log tongs to pick up the wood off the ground ? Saves my weak back a little .

[@famasmaster2000]

People that have nothing good to say, just ignore or boot'em, good choice . Great video here and we'll done, always a blast to watch. Good work brother 👏

[@danbentsen]

Thanks for the video. They dont always go where you want them to. You didnt hurt any thing, you walked away, all good. A little wire rope & snatch block will get it to road in a couple bites & you will buckin, its all how you recover. I still want to see more felling in your vids, w/some choker action. Thanks for the view, & have a good one. If you have a friend w/swaging tool you can make any length choker w/a couple swaged loops & sliding Haywire hook. Lookin forward to your next vid.

[@jacobobermeier6814]

The, "Dont like it dont watch it" I like it, got my subscribe 💯

[@Gst20159]

I have only watched a few of your videos but where are you from. We’re thinking about moving to Chiloquin Or.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

There always has to be someone that complains about something!!! I always have to think that they are just very jealous of what you are doing or just wish that they was having the fun that you get to have spending an awesome and joy able time in the outdoors!!! You just have to laugh at them!!! Awesome video buddy and remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!!

[@tara-wi3qt]

Keep up the great work

[@mark5821]

Took me yrs to realize that longer bars are where it’s at. We cut hardwood up here in the northeast and most people run 16-20 inch bars on 70+cc saws. I went to 24’s and now moving up to 28’s cause I find myself still bending over too much with my bad back and 24’s.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@mark5821 28” is a good all around I love a 28” or 32” thanks for the support my friend we wish you good health and happiness

[@dieseltrucksfirewood2540]

I run 32" bars on all of my Stihl Ms 462's and I'm just a firewood guy. The longer bar allows you to stand up more and not bend over so much. Way better than a shorter bar. Even the 28" bars are short enough causing you to bend over too much.

[@garymorrow7227]

You're saw sounds good, I have a ms 361 it shur is nice to have a good running saw...

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you 361-362 are great saws my old boss had them for landing saws I’ve fell 40” + trees with them 28” bar

[@geoffreywilliams7530]

The shot where you are splitting the bucked logs in a line is very cinematic…nice shot! Great splitting! Funny hardwood comment too…😂. What are you going to do next? Catch a fly with a pair of chopsticks! Masterclass in splitting my friend!

[@craigunderwood4353]

I live in the mountains too! Here in NC, I love my Husky's! I have Echo's and Sthil

[@anthonywessel8932]

Sure love you guys a channel keep on keeping on doing what you're doing don't let no haters ever that she guys down

[@Idahoprepper71]

I didn’t like having the zip ties on my handle all the time either so I bought a quick release clamp that I put the zip ties on and just take it off an on as I need them. Takes a couple of seconds.

[@jefftovar9177]

question? Did you make that axe tool belt yourself? I just moved to the mountains and I can definitely use one considering my hike and trek after cutting...

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Timber Falling Belt kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGmkhXidbLyYZ8U

[@jefftovar9177]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@brandong6242]

Congrats on the sponsorship. Keep up the good work!

[@mtnviewtow88]

where do get those short chaps how long are they i would like to get some!

[@finniganshomestead2956]

I am 6'4" and use a 36" Tsumura light bar on my 661. I find it way easier to use a largish saw with a long bar and stand up straight when bucking than being bent over with a lighter saw with a short bar. I fell and cut excessively hardwood. Some of the trees on my property I still have to cut from both sides as they exceed the bar length. My saw balances the same with this light bar as it would with a 25" OEM Stihl bar. Its not nose heavy and stays level when held with one hand at the handle bar. That takes any guess work out of the falling cuts.

[@kimmower6196]

Say I use a Peavy with the foot stand and roll that log up off the ground hlps me a lot no saw in the dirt. I can't do a full length log but most of it at a time

[@dathuynh1767]

I just own my first chain saw this summer I’m still learning you made everything look ez. Good stuff buddy

[@elijahmcgregor9193]

I use a 30", full house chain on my 500i for bucking firewood. Never going back to 20" for firewood. Love the content.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you much! Yes a longer bar is so nice

[@smokedawg9371]

I did try that with locust wood ( I’m in NC.) You made it look cool. I made it to piece 5😂😂😂😂. Nice work !!!!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Yeah that’s way harder than this Tamarack lol 😂 thanks for watching my friend

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

Good show! 😉

[@jackmulholland8537]

Hello from Australia, I’m enjoying the honesty of your content. Didn’t know you have a Stihl 045 I just scored one but it’s not running perfect. I’d love to see yours out for a video. Happy cutting

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thanks Jack! Yes I love the old saw but I need to get it fixed

[@jackmulholland8537]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie I might do a strip down of mine and put up a video

[@gunterbecker8528]

Thinking of buying the Stihl 400 ,what would be the maximum size bar that saw could handle "getting enough oil to the bar n chain " ! I thank you in advance Gunter

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@gunterbecker8528 I see a lot of folks running a 28” bar no problem… I wouldn’t go any bigger than that tho and it will pump enough oil. Make sure you get a bar with greaseable tips.

[@rottiejakeluke]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed seeing how you attacked the wood. Which saw model did you use? How tall are you? Do you run a 3/8 full chisel? Which splitting axe is that, Fiskar’s (36 or 28”) handle? How many spare chains do you usually carry? Thanks

[@scottfoster2487]

I used square ground only teh first year I fell timber, then figured out eound ground chisel was easier to maintain and I did not have pay a small fortune to have it ground. How you like the 441saw?

[@tythesnoman]

Lol I’ve done the exact same thing, I decided to move my pickup before I started cutting. I should have moved it 8’ further. Messed up my tailgate a bit but had a good laugh learned a lot from that one wrong move!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Haha yeah I have came close… I was cutting with my uncle one time and I told him to move his truck and he said nope there is enough room I said the top is gonna touch your bumper lol sure enough it touched his truck but no damage

[@arneservatius1982]

What type of tree is Tamarac? Michigan

[@tedneitzel]

Ah hell I've done it a few times myself it happens! Gotta love that Tamarack it's the best!!

[@Ericksonearthworks]

I gotta find places I can get firewood in a 2wd Scottsdale. Any suggestions for a mid range saw and splitting axe? I’ve got a Stihl 024AV that was my great grandpas but I’m not sure it will run through a seasons worth of firewood.

[@anthonywessel8932]

Hey man just keep doing what you doing who cares about what other people think about your live feeds don't worry about that s*** man people are dismissable in their own little lives just keep on doing what you doing we need more content

[@kevinmaxam2414]

We who have spent time putting them down have all been there. No injury , no saw or truck damage so no harm no foul. Great vid, be safe and be careful as always

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thanks Kevin we appreciate you and thank you for all the love and support

[@edwardcarberry1095]

As a kid I used to use the one (carpentry ????erother ) angle set which had a 45* angle end worked well for cleaning the ?track is it out. With the headed sap on the bottom? side of the bar is that not penning over? I most often found Alder good to split. Arbutus HARD! to split. Fir usually had knots and hemlock was well don't ask. errrrrrr The hyd splitter made it easy.

[@lyndonhamby7432]

You’re right about long bars 👍👍

[@robertmatheny2241]

Nice work man. Still good to see even this we all make mistakes

[@billyrosenbaum968]

A horseshoe nail is a lot better than what comes with a tape. A fellow in the early 70's got me doing it. I never was over 5'6" so a 20 inch bar was ok with me. I've smashed one saw in the woods it happens. May you and your family be safe.

[@craigunderwood4353]

Amen Brother!

[@molunkusbob13]

How much wood do you think your truck holds? One face cord? How much you get per load?

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Sorry about the tree going sideways, glad to see another cutting video

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Hahaha yeah stuff happens I am not perfect and not afraid to show the bloopers lol

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

Siempre hay mucho sabe lo todo en casa, sentadito en su sofá, desde hay todo es fácil. Haces un gran trabajo y además haces el favor de compartirlo. Saludos

[@grizzlywoodservices4825]

Gemma says hi and the squeaky voice is funny

[@edwardcarberry1095]

I have always tried to keep the trees off of the ground , when dragging them lift the loader up high enough so that only the one end is on the ground. A digging bar or PeeVee to move roll them. I used to be able to feel the other side of the log, not enough now for that. I cut for a friend a few years ago they like to drag the trees on the ground, had to sharpen the teeth a LOT! Little wonder why there saws weren't being used. When I was young I would lift up on the bar underneath when that cutting was to be done. Other then that just use the dogs.

[@BrennanRaihl]

I’m going to be getting a new saw and making sure I get a 32 inch to make it easier when out bucking and doing a lot of other things

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Sweet! Have you figured out what kind?

[@BrennanRaihl]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie I got a stihl ms661

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@BrennanRaihl heck yeah! Great saw! Let’s see some videos brother

[@BrennanRaihl]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie I have a short up of me trying it out

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@BrennanRaihl I will go take a look right now brother

[@ndnfirewood4666]

Dadgum! I miss having your energy 👍

[@johnmorse5617]

David good morning brother Hey who among us never made a mistake cuttin. I sure have . Learn from it and move on . All l can say on the subject is for me some days ya go out and cut and i can do nothin rong the next day i go to cuttin i cant do aneything right . I Love yer Live feeds all your vids. David ya remind me of myself when i was yer age . I enjoy and learn all the time watching yer chanel . THANK YOU DAVID AND KELSIE AND FAMILY AND YER LARGER THAN LIFE BROTHER . YOU GUYS ROCK. LOVE WINS.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you my brother we appreciate you

[@mikecook2714]

Is that a wever axe belt your using ?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Just the wedge pouch

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGmkhXidbLyYZ8U

[@woodcutter6084]

Good job

[@richardclayton4091]

After you removed them from the live feed they probably had to go to their safe place to deal with it. 😆 🤣 😂. Keep up the good work and good videos. 👍

[@donaldhamm4332]

Red oak is doable with out a splitter,I've split 4 cords by hand with the fiskars this October , but it took me the whole month of October 🤣🤣🤣

[@deliverybryan1138]

I just ordered a 32” bar for my Sthil ms 462 C-M R from Walker’s Saw Shop . It’s a Sthil light bar that has Walker’s Saw Shop printed on it

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

I seen they came out with some bars

[@Chucky-b7v]

Great video, Dave 👍🏼 I hate whinging too, get rid of them mate.

[@barbaracox1759]

I love your videos brother. Hell with the sour people

[@luigip7109]

David con il peso come ti regoli? Ciao da venezia

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Eat a lot lol what do u mean?

[@jcrackerjcrack6401]

Of the bar😂. I love that singer dude from Venice is watching. Che bello!

[@IndianaDoug]

It would be a pleasure to work with you a day or two man. Maybe someday👍🏻 Long bar and full wrap for the win💪🏼

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thanks bud yeah that would be a great day!

[@armandleger2457]

Where in the world did you get that two sided red jug??? Gas on one side, oil on the other - I have to have one!!!

[@visa1960]

How long do you make your wood looks about 16 in ?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

That’s exactly what I cut my friend! Well I make it about 15 3/4”

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Man I’m jealous of your straight soft wood for splitting. Oak in the Sierra Nevadas makes you work for it! 😉

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Oh we get some nasty twisted wood here some of this fir will make hardwood look easy

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

But I try to stay away from twisted stuff if I can

[@paxtonyazzie9923]

Well I think this is mind their own God down business that's what I think do what you do bro we hear you from Parker Arizona peace we love you

[@michaelcarver540]

It also helps ur back keeps from u bending over

[@steveholbrook4729]

Good to know

[@kellyhamel4302]

David I have done that a time or two myself, but like yourself no one got hurt so just laugh it off and keep on trucking. I always mark my sale stuff as well why guess it when it only takes ya a couple minutes right. Stand up and buck is just a term a lot of us people say! I used to have a 32" on my 064 but i kept dragging the tip in the dirt when I stood up, im just a short guy at 5'6" so I run 28" on most every saw I have. For all you people that come here to whine about something you have too damn much time on your hands offer some helpful advice or just take it somewhere else. David busts his ass just like the rest of us to make a living for his family. Stay safe out there brother!

[@donniemaceachern4673]

Is this your land that you cut you wood on

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Sure is 1.4 million acres

[@mhoskie2640]

Your videos are awesome. but, people commenting, is everywhere. Even my own best friends and relative would ridicule my style of wood hauling. but, hey, we all do it our way. hardwood or softwood, it all burns right? Keep up the good work!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Most definitely! However you get the job done style doesn’t matter

[@noclass2gun342]

OOOFFFFF... just wrapped up a job buckin up a 48" log and i liked to kick myself every time i rocked my chain cause i only have the one

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Yeah that’s never no fun and enough to make a guy wanna pull his hair out

[@mikecook2714]

I totally agree with 32 in bar,I'm 6" 2" ,give me a 32 all day long !

[@ryanbeyea2834]

Cool

[@stevewentzell2925]

Glad to be a new sub. Make it real.

[@johnhicks65]

Hey listen to those hater in the comment section. There is always one in every group! Enjoy your vid!!

[@lyndseyfrenchfrench7841]

what your favorite saw I like husky

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

One that runs but yeah I like both stihl and husky

[@kimsutton2268]

I did not get any audio on the video

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

It’s working now? I can hear it let me know if it’s working please

[@kimsutton2268]

It's working now thanks

[@dougeisenhard6816]

Wow. We can’t cut Tamarack and any trees over 20” measured one foot above the base. Or cedar.

[@mikecook2714]

It looks like a weaver to me

[@zachgordon9531]

No way, short bars kill my back. I like a 42 if I'm lemming all day. So I don't bend over. It's what I used on the log deck when I was a kid. Take a Dremel and open up that oil hole seams to work really good.

[@daleseiger7939]

KZbin fantastic worker that wood

[@robertmcclain2573]

👍👍👋👋

[@davidestelter1092]

? PLEASE EXPLAIN, what a dutchman is to us that don't fell big timber like yours... can't wait till you get ole blue back!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Yeah I could probably do that and who is ole Blue?

[@davidestelter1092]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie is it not your ford 1 ton?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@davidestelter1092 the Ford is named “Nicki” think ole blue is Tazman’s old Ford

[@michaelcarver540]

I have a 36 on mine