Cutting Firewood 🌲🪵🔥💨Big Saw vs Little saw!?

[@bushleague3472]

I generally run either a 50cc with a 20" bar, or a 70cc with a 28" bar. The only time I really prefer the smaller saw is when I'm packing it on my shoulder any distance, or I end doing a bunch of work much above waist hight. Other than that, I find the bigger saw/ bar is almost always more efficient and easyer on the back.

[@NorthSwing]

I keep checking nearly daily for a new video, your videos are very soothing to watch. Hope you and the family are doing well!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@NorthSwing we are well! Thanks for checking on us we hope to have videos out soon just super busy with work, family life and sports

[@hayesrutherford9415]

I like that you keep things simple and make wood.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Some folks complicate things trying to reinvent the wheel

[@jameschandler2776]

Those are the perfect size rounds and that is a lot of tree. That should make a lot of wood fast. In 45 years of cutting wood I have mainly used 50cc saws with 16" bars because they are light and cut well. I don't cut much that I need more than 16" I did have a Jonsered 910 for some time and I loved that saw. I am much older now and have an Echo 501-P and 590 Timberwolf. I like both. I don't wear anything but safety glasses except in the winter. I cut for pleasure and a fireplace and wood furnace. I cut a little every day. Mostly hickory. For most people, a 50cc pro saw with 16" bar is all you will need. Pro saws run stronger than homeowner saws and last longer

[@SasquatchBunyan]

Yeah, re: PPE, I had almost the exact same mishap as your young story, except I got a 2 inch scar now on my left leg. Very fortunate those little mishaps are not worse. Thanks for sharing your stories!

[@johnmorse5617]

Hello David, How are ya, it's been awhile. I love watching you rip through the firewood. I pray all the Family is well. David and Kelsie , I love ya guys ❤ Be safe God bless ya , Love Wins.

[@robmcclure871]

That 50cc cuts very well. Thanks for the comparison.

[@aaronvandenberg7550]

Looks like a nice day to be out cutting. It’s a noticeable difference between the 2 but I’d say pound for pound the 550 did a heck of a job.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

You do you David. I feel naked running the saws without chaps. See you in about 1 more month😉👍

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Yes sir we are excited!

[@BGWenterprises]

Agreed, being safe is the biggest part of working with wood. I dont push my way of not having the gear ether. I definitely encourage its use to people with little experience. Or definitely working in a log deck. . Ive known more people to get harm, or sadly loss of life. from the red alder then most anything else.

[@trent5ace]

Thanks for the comparison David. Seems to be almost twice a quick, which make sense with almost twice the CC's. I guess its just a balance between weight and speed. Man if every log ended up in the air I could buck all day. Its bending over so much that gets my back sore. Cheers from Manson, WA.

[@jeffvw1994]

Dig your videos, I run echos, have a 40, 62 and a 73 cc saws. Different tools for different jobs. Also have a little battery one hander if I'm up a tree or on a ladder.

[@MountainWild66]

David, I have never bought a brand new saw before and I’m looking into getting a 70cc ish saw. I’m looking at the new 372xtorque and the sthil 462 with the regular adjustable carburetor. I’ll probably run a 28inch bar. I’m used to running my grandpas 25+ year old husky 51 that’s still getting the job done but I’d like a bigger firewood saw that I can have around for the next 25-30 years. What saw would you suggest out of the two or maybe even something different? Thanks.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@MountainWild66 I would go with the stihl 462! Or look at pawn shops for a stihl 461 or husky 372 (none Xtorque) that’s in great condition…

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@MountainWild66 but for sure the 462 out of those two… 28” is perfect for firewood unless you are taller then a 32” is nice to have…

[@MountainWild66]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie thanks for the reply! Any particular reason why you prefer the original 372 over the x torque?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@MountainWild66 you know I can’t honestly speak to that because I’ve only ran the xtorque and not the older 372. I will say I wasn’t too impressed with it. The 572 is a screamer when it runs right… but the adjustable carb saws are the way to go!

[@ToddAdams1234]

David, the ONLY safety thing that I’m going to say is this: PLEASE don’t let those kids run a top handle saw. 😊

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Never I don’t even own one

[@garyd768]

Hi David, love your videos its its interesting to see how you guys in the states get it done. Cheers from Australia mate 💪👍🇦🇺

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@garyd768 thank u my friend for the support

[@garyd768]

@@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie your welcome mate , best of health and happiness to you and your family 👍🇦🇺

[@902hand7]

Congrats on scoring a MS440 - looking forward to seeing a vid of it running 👍👍

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you my friend much appreciated we wish you good health and happiness

[@jasentonguepowersaws4206]

Those 550’s are great little saws.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

These big saws are so much faster that it makes cutting wood fun, and you get a lot of wood done quicker

[@davidwyby]

Bigger saws are not faster unless the wood and the bar get bigger. Put 23rsp on the little guy and drop the rakers and it will smoke the 395 in that wood until you get aggressive on the chain on the 395, put a big rim on it…

[@John-cj3ve]

I run battery saws; and yes; my EGO CSX5000 with a 24" bar with a full chisel skip cuts faster than my 20" CS2000 with a full chisel full comp chain. But I still like my 2000 for SOME things.

[@tedneitzel]

I love it when that happens and the log is off the ground! Good stuff see ya next time!

[@kellyhamel4302]

Thanks for another great video. I am on the lookout for a smaller saw for my uncle still, he likes the stihl 311 and I was just curious about your 550. I am like you I like bigger saws with longer bars. I also am not a big fan of wearing chaps and like you I have only knicked my pants once. I am not saying that it wont happen but it does get super hot with them on.Stay safe out there brother!

[@ousamaabdu794]

You are really skilled with the chainsaw.. Question, what is the payload on that Ford truck?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@ousamaabdu794 thank you and I’m not sure what the payload is

[@BrennanRaihl]

Have a similar thing happen to me but weather you wear them or not is up to the operator

[@stevecox3068]

Hey cuz I run a 550, good little saw, lots of pep for its size, good for anyone with limitations in the back!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

They are good little saws

[@OutsidewithScheib]

Hope you guys are doing well haven't seen any post in a while.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@OutsidewithScheib all is well brother! Thanks for asking busy with work, hunting and getting ready for the wedding Friday hope all is well with you!

[@Outdoorswithmike]

love that chainsaw bro, awesome chain bar on it 👍🏽. Keep up the awesome niche.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thanks brother take care

[@philipgagnon3114]

Learn by your mistakes... as long as it doesn't cost you your life. Then it doesn't matter.

[@Hood_2_Coast]

You probably been asked this before but what camera do you use?

[@bryantillotson8243]

Hardwood kicks back more than softwood. I run my rakers lower in softwood than in hardwood.

[@Robert.sam1981]

I’m glad to be back out cutting firewood missed it 👌🏽 out of cutting shape lol

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

I feel it haha 😂

[@simplelifewithrobertpusate294]

Stopping by to say hi. Hope all is well with you guys 👍

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Hello Robert hope all is well

[@firewoodathome]

👍👍

[@kirkchatwin6160]

Love your vids

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thank you my friend

[@luigip7109]

Ciao David, Luigi da Venezia, bei video ma tutta questa legna dove la porti?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

I sell it to people who use it to heat their homes in the winter

[@austinsitton6122]

Im moving to a place with a wood stove and only a kereosene heater is the only other heat. Need to get me a good saw

[@bing12345678901]

261cm

[@Jer-me7pj]

1 second difference

[@brandong6242]

Have you noticed much difference between saws anti vibe performance? I’ve never thought much about it but now that I’m getting closer to 40 I’m thinking about wear and tear on the body.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

The husky’s have less than stihl I do know that and the new 5 series husky’s are super smooth

[@carllewis8203]

🎉

[@austinsitton6122]

Hope yall are doing well!

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

All is well my friend thanks for asking hope life is treating you well we been busy working and planning our wedding

[@bobstewart4342]

What happened to you guys. I hope all is well at your house..

[@DanLey-r6c]

All your comments are great but don’t tell my brother in law that. Almost cut his foot off last week. 8 weeks before he can even try to walk again and will always have to ware a brace

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Ouch that’s no fun how did he do that?

[@DanLey-r6c]

Grubbing out a stump and was trying to cut off the roots then slipped

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

@@DanLey-r6c I am sorry to hear this we will keep him in our prayers

[@alive.off-grid]

Well good luck in your venture. I'm not in the watching videos of people cutting firewood. I do that for a living.. That's it i'm done.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Thanks for watching have a good one

[@davidwyby]

…so why are you here running your mouth then? 😆

[@djvoicu]

YOU TALK TOO MUCH WHO CARES WHAT YOU SAY?

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Lol thanks for the support