One-Man Crosscut Saw - My Favorite Farm Tool

[@kathycook1815]

Can't believe for the amount of years on KZbin that you don't have more subscribers. You have the very best channel on homesteading and I have appreciated every one of your videos. God bless you and family.

[@farmhandscompanion]

My wife says she agrees with you on the subscriber thing. Thank you for watchin' Kathy, and God bless you and yours as well

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

I think if you started talking more about what you're doing and explaining what you are doing your subs would increase.

[@donald6427]

Let’s get his numbers up by sharing videos

[@domading2759]

I sub because of his style.. I love it

[@mini696]

He will explode with more talking videos and more regular videos.

[@jennifercockrell3374]

I never thought I would see the day, where you speak in a video. What a treat! The video was so fascinating. I love anything primitive and old tools, considering my daddy was a carpenter. I agree though, that's definitely a tool everyone should have on a homestead. Gonna keep my eye out for one. Thanks so much for all the info and tips.

[@PullStartStables]

There was another video set with a crew interviewing Pa Mac at his Mercantile. Still very enjoyable! 👍

[@thechronicgeneralist]

I listened to it without sound and with CC on at first... I was not ready 😂 Great video! Looking forward to more you being a real talking human videos!

[@auldashy]

It was kinda shocking to hear him speak initially!

[@floridaknight3052]

You breaking that bottle and then doing a jump cut right after was the funniest thing I've seen all day. Thanks

[@wingrider1004]

That's a real shop...beautiful.

[@Sionnach1601]

7:37 😂😂🤣🤣🤣👍👍 Thanks for that completely natural, homegrown laugh!!! It's cinsistent with everything else here: beautifully authentic. Instant subscription. 👏👏

[@tleitnak]

Pa, you and I share a love of old saws! Throw in old axes and I'm in heaven!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Will do, tleitnak!

[@dee_gee_bee6072]

Hey PaMac. It’s Danny, Ruth Ann’s son. It is really good to see you talk on a video. My son is 4 years old now. I’d love to be able to bring him to visit you all some day soon.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey cousin! You have an open invitation. We look forward to seein' you. (I know Mama would like to see you, too)

[@thomasc.pellicer1879]

Glad to see you back with newer videos . Glad to hear your voice . Please keep up the goofiness and pictures of the old times you make me chuckle but learn the old ways of doing things. Can't wait to see more new ones

[@jitwitty]

I’ll add in, love your videos, and it was nice to hear you talk. 👍 Thanks for all your work.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, James

[@TinaThevarge]

He speaks! Omg! Been following your entertaining tutorials for a few years. Have always loved your content. I’m not a homesteader yet, but hope to be one someday, so I follow quite a few homesteader channels. Yours was unique with the subtitles and entertaining stickman cartoons. But happy to put a voice to the personality as well. We have a couple cross cut saws around because my uncle owned them and I inherited his house. Nice to learn a bit about them.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

I cannot thank you enough for helping my family rediscover the lost ways of our forefathers. I love learning the old ways and practicing them on our property. We shouldn't let this knowledge disappear!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank YOU for watchin', Autodidactia

[@midkiffsjoy]

I have always coveted your tiller. I constantly send my husband links of tillers on the marketplace he could Pa Mac out for me. So far he's not having it. Lol

[@farmhandscompanion]

Just come borrow mine, Joy

[@mylesfalconer9183]

Pa Mac. He speaks.

[@grippy9355]

PA MAC! I love you and all of your videos! (With every bone in my entire body) btw my entire class in watches your videos religiously. Also, you should totally talk in more of your videos.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you Kaden. Please tell the whole class THANK YOU (from Pa Mac). But don't get in trouble with the teacher for doin' it!

[@dextaman]

I never thought I'd hear a speech on this channel, but here it is. greetings from Finland🇫🇮

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin', and listening, dexta man

[@Tcreagh3]

I love all your videos, Pa Mac! You inspired me to build a log chicken house much like yours (although I cheated and put a metal roof on it). I started the project a year ago. The chickens move in Sunday! Thank you!

[@lisanowakow3688]

Have you tried them all yet and if so which do you prefer? Nice to hear your voice!

[@homestead685]

this is GOLD. found you years ago and wondered why your views were so low. i'm glad ppl caught on

[@jeffjanson4521]

Good old fashion farm material

[@cosmopezzolla996]

Pa Mac! Great to hear you.... Love the new series...I will be tuned in. Thanks for the great content and sharing the knowledge!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Cosmo

[@na9260]

Your looking great for being 70 brother. I share your passoon for these old tools.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I might be lookin' great for a 70 year old, but how am I lookin' bein' a 56 year old man?

[@tjjudkins2468]

I hope you do a video like this for everyone of those tools behind you. Because I’d love that! Love your videos and especially the pole barn series. Even got your book for it which helped so much. Thanks again!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Sounds good to me, Haley. And thank you for buyin' the book!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

When I use vinegar to get rust off of metal, I always rinse with a baking soda/water mix to neutralize the acid before I oil it. Love the video, Pa Mac. I've been watching for years. Keep it up!

[@farmhandscompanion]

That's a real good tip, CavemanJoe; thanks for watchin' all those years!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@@farmhandscompanion Thank you for making videos worth watching.

[@PhilliphJonhson]

What a great guy this man. I just started watching your channel but I was still super excited for this episode. I’m trying get like you sir. God bless

[@GluteusMaximus21]

In logging we call them either crosscut saw or the rake and peg saw.

[@marcusm4271]

I could sit and listen for hrs. It so valuable that you care to share your wealth and experience. The way society is progressing all these old ways are being lost.

[@farmhandscompanion]

thank you, Marcus

[@TexFarmer]

Really enjoyed this. You have such a calm and pleasant voice, and a super interesting collection of old tools and things in your background there.

[@winterfox123]

Bless you and your family ! So happy to see some new videos . ❤

[@farmhandscompanion]

My best to you and yours, winterfox123

[@russtuff]

Fantastic presentation. I like how those vertical handles can be very easily removed.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Me too.

[@benbloomer7503]

Some of my favorite memories are learning to use a two man saw with my grandpa. Thank you for sharing the history with us.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin, Ben

[@TheBereangirl]

I've seen pics of men posing with their long crosscut? saws they used to cut down the redwoods...can you imagine being on the end of one of those sawrs?🥵 You have a terrific voice ta-boot!

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

Great video!!! I have 3 one man crosscut saws, and a two man felling saw, plus a two man bucking saw. All of them are in champion tooth, but we mostly have hard woods. I like the video with talking and explaining things.

[@myceliation]

this is great, its like this old house without all the retakes. i love it. thank you

[@ScoutCrafter]

Excellent Video! So nice to put a voice with the person. Thanks for sharing.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin', ScoutCrafter

[@joshmccormick9432]

I've watched your videos for years now and always wondered what you sounded like, and now I know. Keep up the good work!

[@keithinthemountains6450]

Pa Mac woulda been proud!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'd like to think so, KeithintheMountains; thanks for watchin'

[@artszabo1015]

I think I have watched every one of your videos. I realized on this one that I didn't know what your voice sounded like. You talked more here than all of your other videos combined. I did learn that you love crosscut saws more than your cow, your wife and your kids. You know; out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks rule. Much love my friend, you will always be my champion storyteller. Art from Ohio

[@PATCsawyer]

Long time saw filer here. I find that any saw "coming in from the wild" will need 4-6 hours work at a minimum but most can be reconditioned and put back to work. The filing cost is usually higher than the purchase cost but the filer will have the neccessay tools and gauges to make it sing.

[@Cezaam69]

Great video as always! A bit funny to hear you talk compared to your ordinary goofy editing but still top quality, keep up the good spirit!

[@gardeningpreacher]

I absolutely love old saws! I have spent the last year or so learning how to sharpen different types of saws. I took my sons out and let them cut with my 2 man crosscut saws - they loved it! One point: expert saw restorers suggest not to use vinegar because no matter how much you rinse them, the vinegar continues to eat the metal. The best rust removal for them is oil or wd40 with a mildly abrasive sandpaper (220 grit). I love your videos, please keep them coming...

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin', Gardeningpreacher!

[@stacihill2528]

Great video as usual! Sounds as if I need to get my saw out of the barn and get her going. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You, my friend, are an inspiration to many folks around these parts!

[@rochrich1223]

There was a handle in my Grandfathers pine tool box we inherited and I had no idea what it went to. Then literally, it came to me in a dream that it would fit the cross cut saw my Grandfather bought to deal with the giant cottonwood trees on his property. It was the only time I had the "came to me in a dream" experience so far. It happens.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Things or solutions often come to me in that twilight time, too, rochrich

[@stantilton2191]

Love the old saws, fun to work with. Thanks for the tips on saving them.

[@able880]

It was interesting watching this video I enjoyed it - I have cross cut saws and have used them - my dad would only use hand tools he was born in 1912 - for a long time I only used hand tools - I had worked on chainsaws in a shop as a kid, for what ever reason I used cross cut saws often over gas saws - I burn wood for heat -

[@domading2759]

Glad your back! I miss your videos. I've subbed for years.. Never missed one

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Doma

[@montelott8570]

It's fun to collect & use old tools you are a kindred soul l 've only got a couple of one man crosscuts but several 2 man saws & love them all.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I know how you feel, Monte

[@sour_lemon_00]

I'd like to use this for some home duties. It'll be better than gas. This was fascinating. Thx for your great content 💪

[@elizabethjohnson475]

He has a voice. And I knew you did 'cause I saw an interview long ago. I like your intro. Thanks for this, because the coming years are going to be a challenge and many will be glad to get the knowledge you have. I'm liking the His-story plus the humor!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin', Elizabeth

[@rcarroll3204]

A friend Larry says when folks sharpened blades back in the day, would put their helper at the front door to keep people out so they can focus on what they were doing. It is a fun tool to use now and then. Not sure about my friends spring-pole lathe.. those would build up your balancing ability though. On bigger tree mine saw did poorly, so must need more set to the teeth. Thanks

[@mindym.1166]

I have my grandpa’s crosscut saw. Thanks to you, Pa Mac, I now know it is a One-man Champion Pattern with a removable handle that can convert it to a two- man. It is in excellent condition without much rust (thanks to my dad having it for fifty years after grandpa passed - long before I got ahold of it). The only use it’s been put to in the past seventy years was occasionally cutting down Christmas trees. I’ll keep it ready just in case we ever run out of gasoline.

[@SaintCoemgen]

You do not need to find an antique. One can still buy new, one man cross cut saws. I bought my one man cross-cut saw made by Thomas Flinn & Company. You can search for retailers online. I love mine. Have had it for about 15 years. Still works great.

[@Mael01369]

More please

[@farmhandscompanion]

coming up, Mael

[@keenowl1410]

I'm looking forward to it.

[@tropifiori]

Great video. PaMac speaks! I learned a lot. I have hunted in a wilderness area in Idaho where power equipment is not allowed. All trail work is done with axes and cross cut saws. Frank

[@moodymac7297]

Lance a boil. Lol. Or, lance multiple boils a once. I would go with my grandparents (mother's side) when very young to fell pine trees. When felling the trees granddad would use a two-man saw with my grannie on one end. When the correct number of trees had been downed. Grannie and I would pack up and go back to the farm. Granddad would then buck (at I believe 8ft) and limb the trees. He would then take his two mules (named after his two son-in-laws) and haul two at a time, out near a timber road. He would then strip the bark off and stack them. Eventually the lumber company would show up and pay him for the logs and truck them out. That is how he made extra money for the farm. That took place there in SW Arkansas, and later in SE Oklahoma. I enjoy your stuff.

[@chuckbarnessr6199]

I used my crosscut yesterday to cut a fir, the butt of which will be hewed to a beam and the next section (8') I peeled today with a drawknife for a post, both of which will be used for any future build. Thanks for keeping these videos coming and informative.

[@jamesburns8247]

20 years ago I acquired a 6ft two man saw and through Utube learned to reset tooth lengths then resharpen. set teeth and build a wooden sheath for it. I taught the Axe Yard and Totin Chit at a NE Ohio Boy Scout Camp and used that saw to demonstrate how it was done before chain saws which were banned in camp. The Scouts loved to try it out as did the adult leaders but all said they would like to keep their gas saws. It was a real HOOT watching them learn to work together on that saw.

[@royevans7793]

Thank you, I've been subscribed for some time. When you have a new video, I save it for the last, because I know it'll be good! This video is exceptional!!! I've got 2 buck saws, and one 2 man cross cut, and always wondered how to sharpen them. Now I know...sort of, I know there is a learning curve. One of these days I'm going to have to visit your store, to meet you would be an honor, and extreme pleasure!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I look forward to meeting you, Roy

[@Join.The.Partee]

YES!!! I can’t wait!

[@CleaveMountaineering]

subscribed about 10 seconds into the video. I have a 1 man crosscut, learned to sharpen it, and its a great tool. I just picked up a Disston No. 32 pruning saw, sharpened it, and it also is a great tool. Good stuff.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, CleaveMountaineering

[@rogeriolisto]

Can't wait 🎉

[@TheReelEdge]

Absolutly love all of your videos! I hope we see lots more.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Reel Edge

[@senorjp21]

Great new format

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Jesse

[@stephenrice4554]

Genius , I'm looking forward to it .

[@gregoryteeple9306]

Thanks for being awesome, Pa Mac!

[@johnsonr9]

Always look forward to your videos. Thanks!

[@montelott8570]

I recently bought a nice 3 foot champion tooth saw with 2 helper handles hardly used. A great bargain

[@farmhandscompanion]

Yes, I would classify that well within the bargain category. Thank you for watchin', Monte!

[@williamwaha3193]

Hello again , Mr. Mac , great job on the saws . These old crosscuts can be a pain to use when they're not in good shape , chainsaws have definitely been an improvement but they do require fuel .

[@feraltweed]

Your so funny I had to subscribe. Thanks you are making my evening and I am learning some good stuff. Thank you

[@Join.The.Partee]

Great episode!

[@warriorpoet2968]

Always enjoy your content. Moved to the woods and I've learned a bunch from your show!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin'

[@breathofhome6315]

So happy to see and HEAR you!! My favorite saw is the bow saw. I just used an axe to cut down trees(40-70ft fir & pine), I didn't have a chainsaw.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Bow saw is on the list, I think. If it's not, it should be!

[@Barbarra63297]

Really enjoy your channel and this was a special treat to hear your voice! There is a very, very old farm here that is now a restaurant way out in the country, they have a huge two man saw hanging on the outside of the building. It is under the eave but since Danmark is not known for it's clear sunny weather it's rusty and will someday fall apart. Every time I see it I'm tempted to snatch and save it but I just don't have larceny in me enough to do it. Thought about asking if they'd sell it but I doubt they would, the whole outside of the building is a collection of antique tools, farm implements, etc.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Barb, be on the lookout for one in worse shape that you can get cheap; then trade 'em for one that "looks better". (When they're decorations, the more worn out they look the better)

[@robertmarino2158]

What a great video , well explained , so much history , memories !! In the past at our coffee shop , one of our coffee buddies used to bring in tools for show & tell ! He would bring up discussion & get others involved !! We all learned , great times !! Enjoy ??

[@farmhandscompanion]

Those are the kind of men that I've learned a lot from over the years, Robert. Thank you for watchin'

[@chrism.2231]

I have heard your voice before, but always a bit of a shock. Sort of like Charlie Chaplan moving to the talking pictures. But I digress. Always enjoy your content (as the kids call it) and appreciate your appreciation for some of the older ways as the owner and operator of a small farm here in Wisc. where we do foolish things like put up loose hay for the animals. During the pandemic, I took advantage of some of the social distancing and passed some of the time in my shop rehabbing some of my old handtools. I turned handles on the lathe (after restoring the lathe), sharpened chisels, rebuilt planes and cleaned up a fair amount of handsaws. My prefferred method was to use a lubricant and some kind of sandpaper, steel wool, even the side of a grinding stone, if the rust was pretty crusty. Amazing how much you can bring the blade back and in some cases, the markings on the blade too. Like opening a present on Christmas morning, but with more sweat and ibruprofen. After it was cleaned up and sharpened, I liked to wax them. Helped keep the rust down and makes using them a little easier. The handles I cleaned up a little, but it was more about preserving, so that usually meant blo. In reality, I really do not use handtools that often anymore. Like you mentioned, however, the sight of steel and wood hanging up above the bench sparks a certain amount of joy. I have a nice buck saw I picked up not too long ago and need to get after one of these days. Hopefully that will not take another pandemic...

[@brianphilbrook5262]

I’ve always wanted to get one of those saws. These favorite tool videos are a great idea and I love your shop.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

I know where to come when i get rid of my one man saw, its perfect! Awesome video. TY

[@donald6427]

What you’re in Arkansas!!!! Me too!!! I never knew

[@edvangilder4424]

I help my Dad cut wood with a cross cut saw. Grandpa watched, and he would apply some kerosene with an old brush when the saw gumed up Grandpa always did the sharpening. He had a slot cut in a cornet post where he placed the saw for sharpening one day a neighbor came by while we blocked up some wood. The neighbor said I got something I want you to try. He went and got a chainsaw. After using the saw my Dad, who hated spending money went to Sears and bought a chainsaw. Times changed. I wish I still had that old cross cut saw. And I wish Grandpa and Dad where still around . We could work up our winter heat in more ways than one.

[@rbnhd1976]

Awesome thanks pa

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin', rbnhd1976

[@raelynnfitzwater2855]

I always love your music!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Raelynn

[@puremayhem3540]

I enjoy your channel. Could you do a update on how your barn and other projects you have made over the years have held up? There are a lot of channels that do builds but never do a follow up on how they are doing years down the road.

[@farmhandscompanion]

that's a good idea, Pure mayhem. Let me think about how best to do it

[@SHfarms]

Pa Mac! It is good to see you back. Oughta give us an update on the homestead

[@ttgandydancer]

Can't Wait! 😁

[@ciphercode2298]

I have a 5ft 2 man disston crosscut with a turtle tooth pattern and a 3ft one man crosscut saw with no name on it also Tuttle tooth. I've restored the one man saw making a new D handle from birch and alot of elbow grease sanding it. I still need to fix up the 2 man saw. The best old saws were taper ground. That's ti say the teeth were thicker than the plate and made em much less likely to hang up in the cut. You can still buy some new saws from the crosscut saw company, but they are flat plate steel,not taper ground. They also sale the tool kits for sharpening and setting the teeth. Cleaning them up is laborious work,but rewarding. I cant find a spider or file kit locally so mine doesnt cut very well. I guess I need to invest in it though. I'm itching to work with them and my grandson. Thanks for a great video and awesome inspiration. God bless!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Cipher Code

[@donaldgarmon7368]

I really enjoy your videos! and it's good to know that the cat doesn't have your tongue after all... Keep up the good work, May God Bless You and Your's.

[@j_omega_t]

I've got one of those and love it! The second handle is on the toe end, and I never did figure out how to move it. Thanks for that!

[@farmhandscompanion]

You betcha, Jim!

[@j_omega_t]

@@farmhandscompanion I moved the handle this week. The pin was peened over on both ends. so I had to grind that off, but once I did, moving the handle to where I wanted it was a snap. I was worried it wouldn't stay put, but so far it has been holding on pretty securely. Thanks again!

[@donald6427]

Just looked your website up!! When graduate nursing school in may I’m definitely going to book a trip and do some floating and fishing!!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Look forward to meeting you, Donald. (and I hope finals go well for you)

[@riverdalegardens544]

I love it! Can't wait for the next one!

[@farmhandscompanion]

coming up, RiverDale Gardens

[@jasonmessley1283]

very excited about the new videos can't wait to see more.

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya. Glad to hear you.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey there, William

[@aloberdorf4579]

Hey Pa....Love FHC..why do they call it common sense...when it is so uncommon?.......Our future may very well rest in our roots.....like used microwaves for faraday cages and such. I was fortunate to come into a one man cross cut(w/helper handle) that still has factory logo. This came from a USFS Packer here in the PNW. lots of mule miles on this, commonly called a "Packers Saw", or "Mini Misery Whip", LOL. Along with my 2 Scale Sticks and Scale Tape, I have a Chas Morrill APEX set, and a Stanley No 42 W Set....Question......"am I becoming a harder ?" Asking for a friend. LOL !! Thanks for you content and humor. (as it is way over the heads of many these days.)

[@johnshearing]

Loved the show!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, John

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks Pa Mack. Sure enjoyed listening to you talk a lot. Enjoyed the information about the Crosscut Saws . Stay safe around there and keep up with the great videos and having fun too. Fred.

[@willchoate7072]

I have one just like yours. Love it!

[@moodymac7297]

Brought back memories, good video, but I missed watching how the great taste of corn bread comes about.

[@lomax117]

The vertical handle on mine has one screw going through the handle and the blade, on the end. I was told it was to keep you from pulling the saw the whole way through the wood

[@gnillut]

I learned! Much appreciated!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Hi there PaMac! Sorry I missed the live stream. We have had tornadoes in the area tonight and I was watching the weather channel. I don’t think I’ve heard your voice before! It’s smoother than I imagined. I expected it to be all raggedy lol🤗 I have several saws, but none of them are as big as yours or as old. I like the repaired ones too🤗❤️🐝

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you as always for watchin', Deborah

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@farmhandscompanion You’re welcome❤️🤗🐝

[@flatlinesup]

Thank you for sharing. Excellent vid

[@Planzman1]

I pray you are safe from the severe weather.

[@farmhandscompanion]

a tornado passed over the house but we made it