Awesome Chainsaw Trick

If you ever have to cut down a remaining stump of a large tree you will encounter the problem of it pinching and jamming up your saw bar between the wood with its weight. Instead of having to use wedges to keep the pressure off of your saw you can use this awesome trick.
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[@1striperon]

Your brother is a man who understands the value of a sharp saw chain. Nicely done.

[@truongnguyenquang93]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@MrPaul1f]

I've been using saws for 20 years in the UK and always use a wedge or two when doing stumps, your method is brilliant and something I've never seen done. I will be doing stumps differently from now on!

[@gautraudj]

I just got through a 30" diameter tree with a cheap 18" chainsaw. I have no chainsaw experience, yet this technique worked flawlessly. Thanks for sharing!

[@ImSafeonSite]

Finally, a chain saw video with someone wearing all the safety equipment. Thanks for the tip

[@arlingtonguy54]

There is so much to learn. That's what makes homesteading so much fun. I appreciate your teachings.

[@saltydog888]

Refreshing natural commentary. Well done men!

[@ciaobella8963]

That piece you cut off would make a nice table top when it's sanded and varnished. Maybe as an outside table by some chairs. Cool trick for sawing down the tree stump.

[@martyb9898]

CiaoBella I call it cutting off the tree stump I'm starting a new business of stump grinding so I will use this information

[@hightowerone]

CiaoBella problem is the piece will crack when it dries. I've heard you can nail boards to it so as it dries out if you're lucky it won't crack. so it's not as simple as adding some legs and staining and boom you have a table. just a little info I've heard because I've thought of doing it myself. ✌

[@hightowerone]

not only crack but Pac-Man

[@deernutOO]

No Trent, nailing boards to the cookie will not keep them from cracking.

[@jasonpate5868]

I have seen white oak stumps used as tabletop and bench for anvil. The old timers around here say they dont have as much problem with cracking as other woods.

[@Bournefort]

I used this technique today. A large Maple blew over in a storm and I wanted to salvage the wood. I left a 3' tall x 28" diameter stump on top. It worked perfectly without pinching my bar. Thanks for the great tip!

[@robertcarlson7502]

Just tried this on a large elm stump and it worked beautifully. Swedes rock!

[@elmermonroe4340]

Excellent demo on cutting off a tree stump! I've got 3 to do today and will definately use this neat little trick!!

[@patrickteto]

Even though you said this was a small one for demonstration,the technique was excellent to use for tabletops and chairs that I've had to put the extra work into shaving and contorting and sanding.I have learned just how much of a novas I am and never thought to use the top of the saw.The grain looked almost perfect with little work to finish.Thank you very much.I'll be able to make 5 tomorrow without breaking a sweat.. You guy's Rock ! ;)

[@MOAArtstore]

I'm cutting tops in a logged area. The company who logged the woods left several 3-4' high red oak stumps. I'm going to use this method. Thanks!

[@simeonandalex]

MOAArtstore awesome.

[@keiboman]

MOAArtstore That's an awesome find! You'll get some great material out of that. I hope it's not going to be firewood!

[@FortyHurts]

Tried this yesterday on a 22" stump using my goofy little 16" electric Homelite. Worked perfectly!

[@jsmcguireIII]

keeping the saw that level is a skill to be admired. usually we'll use wedges when flush-cutting stumps but this makes sense if the bar length and stump size are right. thanks for sharing

[@ByGraceIGo]

I'm American and you speak such good English! I have a huge stump in my yard.

[@rabaham]

You guys are genuine and awesome. Please keep these videos coming

[@tmt4768]

...I like learning different techniques, especially good ones like that...

[@PJMDValley]

Great constructive video with added safety for less saw jamming...cheers from Canada.

[@alanross3435]

Hey Men, Great trick! I just used it yesterday it work just like you said it would!!! Thanks from Oregon ✌️👍

[@thedijking]

You guys are awesome. I haven't used a chainsaw in 20 years but after watching your videos I was able to take out three progressively bigger and more difficult stumps. Now you have shared the secret I needed to turn my final challenge into a cool BBQ table. Thank you so much, your Swedish know how has made this Aussie the envy of all of his friends and a very happy man. Cheers.

[@kirtusstruthers3175]

I am new to chainsaw usage and have watched more that 100 videos on youtube about cutting down trees. But I have never seen such clever tricks that you can use while doing so. I am really enjoying your channel and can not wait till spring to see your land come alive.

[@Rockjock007]

Kirtus , I would take a course and you will get a real grip on how to do things. The brother in the video went through an apprenticeship I believe and learned a great many things from people that know what they are doing. I meet many people that have no idea what they are doing.. they figure it must be easy. That trick is what is taught in the course I took in Germany. Also about tension on branches, first aid etc.. There is no here is a saw go have at it..

[@julier1080]

Yeah there's some really BAD videos on youtube on chainsaw use. Either learn from a pro or take a class. Absolutely one of the most dangerous (but fun!) tools.

[@Rockjock007]

I agree 100% Textbook method on how to start a saw also Tim!

[@simeonandalex]

+Kirtus Struthers I am glad you are learning a lot.

[@lyndawilliams8434]

I am learning so much from you and your brother. You make it simple to understand and show it clearly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Its really appreciated.

[@simeonandalex]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@rogerscherer3860]

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[@firejay2046]

Swedish Homestead Great Videos guys.

[@royvaughn857]

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[@maryannjohnson281]

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[@razony]

Great video guy's! great instructions for a novice or a old timer...who's still a novice!

[@jagex4me]

You two make a good team. Like these videos very much. Practical arborism.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

When I cut a stump to a lower height I cut the other direction with the bottom of the saw bar. But the reason is that in my location, when it rains the dirt is splashed up onto the tree bark. It can dull the chain. So I cut so there is less exposure to the dirt in the bark. The chain throws most of the dirt out. However, if your stump bark is clean, this is a nice idea. Also I appreciate your efforts to speak chainsaw English well. I wish more English speakers would do this. Thank you and God bless.

[@samuelluria4744]

Hi Michael! I agree 100% about cutting strategically in order to minimize contact with dirt in the bark! We're definitely on the same page!

[@simeonandalex]

+Michael Dougfir, yes, that is a good point. One should always evaluate the situation beforehand to make the right decision.

[@peterwarwick1955]

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[@mariosnakeskin4615]

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[@TheBonnieberry]

Boy Simeon my hubby and I love you and now my brother Ron is also watching he worked in the forest...such a great tip too..

[@simeonandalex]

That is awesome. Thank you!

[@jaredadams6082]

Very cool. Myself and a buddy of mine cut trees as a side job, we are actually cutting one down tomorrow that has probably a 4+ foot diameter. I will have to try this technique.

[@mvblitzyo]

I've done this technique one the years and people always ask why so glad you two are giving an explanation .. great video .

[@jimosullivan4866]

very good, its good to see a man working that knows what he's doing

[@Flipflopbarnyard]

(This is Derek not Jenna lol) I really like the stump trick. I had a week long chainsaw instructors class and our instructor showed us that trick. It makes it much easier to cut large stumps off. No matter how much cutting you’ve done, there’s always amazing things to learn.

[@ProtreeremovalbrisbaneAu]

The Chainsaw Tricks that are shown in this video is really great. Nice job

[@xpslinger8171]

Nice! I will definitely be using this trick from now on. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@jeancharlesstpierre3024]

Thanks for that trick. I saw your video just a week ago and had a chance to do it today and it’s work very well. Thanks again. You are doing good jobs.

[@michaelwalling8281]

That was an amazingly accurate cut. I dare say you have had some practice.

[@FarmCraft101]

Good tip! I will definitely give that a try next time. Thanks for sharing.

[@ringerson4x4]

That stump slab is a perfect target for throwing knives and throwing axes.

[@Dave40522]

You can always learn something new! I use 371 Husqvarna..super saw. Just bought new 372.. I like the tree vise for sharpening. This is new and handy! Many Thanks guys!. Appreciated from an Adirondacker..

[@mathewhorney3303]

I have been using this little trick for years. But only as you said in the case of cutting off a stump. Great job on your video guy's !

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Wow! Our new farm has A LOT of tree stumps, so I will definitely be showing this video to my husband. Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@simeonandalex]

Great. Hope it works out.

[@Urbicide]

It wasn't too many years ago when the average farmer used to be able to use dy-no-mite to remove tree stumps from their fields. Thanks to the events of 9-11, that option has pretty much expired. You might check into renting an excavator of suitable size to dig the stumps out if there are many to contend with. Small stumps can sometimes be pulled out with a heavy chain & a large tractor. That really depends on the soil & specie of tree. Not all stumps are created even!

[@markhepworth4804]

Urbicide Equal

[@Urbicide]

That too! :-P

[@SansaStarkofWinterfell]

Absolutely wonderful trick to use on a large stump! Thank you guys for showing us the trick to use wood chips with the saw bar to prevent pinching it. Lovely tip! 🌾Merry meet 🌿

[@dalehenderson3526]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I just started a stump grinding business and was looking for an easier way to cut off stumps that were too high. I am a recent follower and didn't know you made this video. Thank you and your brother for this tip.

[@apaulotroughtzmantz2914]

Guys, love your channel! Thanks for posting this! So good to see simple common sense solutions to irritating problems! Cheers from the US

[@simeonandalex]

apaulo troughtzmantz thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@Flexaret]

Hi Tim, great demonstration of a very useful technique, I've never seen or even heard of that before so many thanks for taking the time to share.

[@simeonandalex]

Glad you liked it.

[@margaretbedwell58]

The round that was cut off would make a beautiful table top. Have a blessed day. Margaret

[@simeonandalex]

Yes. You could use it for a bunch of different things.

[@mrxxgoesinu]

thank you for taking the time to share your ideas

[@johndudash2579]

I’m 64 years old and can’t believe no one has ever taught me that. The energy wasted in my life is unbelievable due to lack of knowledge, thanks!

[@bobevans4444]

Your literally stumped rofl.

[@erniehooker304]

Thank you both for sharing your video. I have to cut down 5 trees myself and I am going to use this technique. Looks great and I am anxious to get cutting. Again, thanks for sharing and keep the videos coming. I have learned much from both of you. Ernie in North Carolina

[@sunriseboy6435]

A fully excellent tutorial. Well done. Just like the Swedes. Best bloody problem solvers and fixers on the planet. Just check out how they work their Air Force. Wonderful lateral thinking in action!

[@slpip4365]

This punch cushion cut off the tree stump cap is a good idea. I have a large tree stump over 32" needed to cut the cap off. This is a great safe way to cut off the cap of the tree stump. Thanks.

[@Adam-xs3ng]

Nice demonstration. I discovered this by accident doing a stump a few year back.

[@austinhubbartt695]

I'm amazed at all the people who have never seen this. an old timer taught me this when I first started out in logging and tree service work. He taught me how to make a stump vice too. Maybe he was Swedish too? I'll still stuff a wedge in just for safe measure because any bar over 24" gets real expensive real quick! I'd rather not bind it up and run the risk of bending it. That's just me though.

[@semco72057]

That sounds like a neat trick and you all know so much about chainsaws, and how to use them properly. That is one trick I will remember and use when cutting the stump down even more, and I thank you all so much for that tip.

[@diyfferent]

Very neat. I've never heard of that tip before.

[@bradybell6129]

Thank you for the video. The audio was very clear and distinct. I had closed captioning on and it understood almost every word. It was funny; while you were sawing it displayed "music" and "applause". :=)

[@robinelfvin46]

Fan, det där har aldrig slagit mig. Vilket kanontips! Tackar!

[@StonedAvocado]

Ive never cut a tree, never plan on cutting a tree but i still really enjoy these type of vids. :)

[@simeonandalex]

Haha. That's great! Thanks.

[@scottmarshall6766]

Thanks once again, you guys are very knowledgeable and know how to put your methods into a video others can understand. Scott

[@whiteyjoe2943]

That is an excellent tidbit. Thanks for sharing!

[@bufordpruitt9501]

I think the term you were looking for at the beginning of the flick is "plunge cutting." Excellent idea!

[@alainstasse4602]

Thank you very much for this. I have about 12 medium to large fresh stumps to do in the next week or two. Very timely.

[@jalhay6314]

Nice idea!... I have actually done that before making a circular cut after the tree was felled to lower the stump, now (come to think of it) my saw didn't jam or pinch, you have just shown me why it did not. Thanks for the video's you both post they are very instructional.

[@simeonandalex]

Glad you liked it.

[@dalen1120]

Nice trick! If you want to get the advantage of the dawgs when cutting with the bottom of the bar you can bore in and leave a small narrow strap of uncut wood at one side of the stump and then cut through to the other side but stop before you cut all the way through, leaving 2 straps of uncut wood at opposite ends of the stump. Then simply just buzz through each narrow strap from the outside. Thanks for the post, learning new tricks is endless. Sawing is never a mastered art.

[@Muzza904]

Next stump I find that's suitable will definitely be trying this out! Great tip there guys! 👍

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

Wow thanks guys! I have an old cherry tree stump I have to clean up, I will try this on.

[@deernutOO]

Good demo, and will put that in my bag of tricks.. as the need doesn't happen often, but good to know about it when it does. So far, use wedges to hold up the wood.

[@stihlnz]

Great idea ... I always used wedges ... saves time and effort.

[@neekniggit3606]

Very Cool! That stump piece would make a very nice table top if you could keep it from splitting while curing out.

[@RichardKuivila1947]

Great technique ! Clearly explained. I'll use it next time.

[@nunyabizness2433]

Thank you I just come across this video and just at the right time. I am about to drop a diseased maple in my yard about the same size as the large tree in the video. I'll try to recreate what you have demonstrated here. Very cool!

[@thomasfarkas5458]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm looking out the window at a stump left over from last summer. Now if only it would stop raining I could give it a try!!!!!

[@simeonandalex]

Thomas Farkas haha. I know what that is like. Chainsaw work is no fun with pouring rain.

[@scottcroteau7375]

I've been doing it that way for years Glad to see someone else doing it as well.

[@MrStreetboy80]

I was felling willows today and was actually thinking about an easya way to stop saw pinch when removing the last bit of stump after felling. Il give this a go on my next final stump cut. I usually use twigs slotted into the saw gaps but il give this a go 👍

[@joeystephens2776]

thanks for y'all's demonstration very nice easy to understand I have used that technique before it does work peace out

[@tim.wilson839]

Awesome trick! Great video and good to see Tim continuing to get more comfortable in front of the camera. He has some mad skills with a chainsaw!!!!

[@emdman1959]

Very cool, never would have thought it would work, but I was amazed.

[@tonyjansma2997]

You guys are great. Love what you do and how you share with the rest of us. Thank you.

[@bubbascoutdog]

GREAT technique for cutting table top slabs TOO!

[@timd960]

Sweet, thanks for the tip. Will use this next week.

[@gpcgamerTV]

Wow, that was really interesting! I'm sure this will be useful for me some day. I really like these kind of videos where you are amazed while watching and feel smarter at the end.

[@simeonandalex]

Glad you like them. Thanks.

[@cleaveland3158]

Nice advice guys. having worked in the industry i'm keen to check out some of your other vids.

[@holstonvalleyduke9882]

Great tip! Funny I watched this right before i am about to finish a very large silver maple 🍁 base in my front and back yard. This will be extremely useful. I’m not a novice but by no means a pro so little stuff like this just makes me more knowledgeable and efficient. Thanks to you and your brother for sharing, love your channel.

[@docdavidb]

Great tip! I always learn a great deal from your vids.

[@simeonandalex]

Awesome

[@Fikishut]

THIS WAS AWESOME!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS TIP💕💕💕

[@glennfelpel9785]

Wow, what an excellent technique. You make this look easy. I noted that you precisely came around the tree perfectly! I will just bet this take some practice. You are a true skilled craftsman! Thanks for sharing this very valuable information.

[@TheRodelman]

Great trick boys! I tried it last WE with a log 40cm in diameter an about 80 in hight and it worked! Thank You!

[@kevinherrlin1772]

Mycket schysst. Det här ska jag försöka. Tack för tipset !

[@sparkx251]

Great anti-pinch method... thanks! One day it should become common knowledge.

[@colbybenfield2888]

You guys are awesome! I have watched many of your videos over the past few days and I find them very useful. I study forestry at Clemson University, South Carolina, USA. Keep up the great work!!

[@haydnpearce]

i am now looking at all of you'er videos well done keep up the good work and keep safe thank you

[@simeonandalex]

Thank you!

[@dinoharrison5138]

Fantastic Video guys. I can really use the information!! Thank you for sharing!

[@julier1080]

Beautiful grain. With a bigger saw and 3' bar you could cut diagonals a few inches thick, to make coffee tables. Always enjoy the way you film and explain, even if it's something I'm already familiar with. One other comment- I know that's how they teach you to start a saw, and you have the ez-spin recoil, but you can't do that with older ones that sometimes kick.

[@Woodyjims-shack]

Just tried on a big Sitka stump. Excellent

[@simeonandalex]

Awesome

[@charlesloveday9208]

Excellent...have just started watching Ur channel & am very impressed with all the farming techniques U r using! Very impressed with all U do. Keep up the great work!

[@CTFxFROGGY]

Thx guys great trick I'll be using that here in the bush in Australia

[@beneseip1574]

I so love your videos, I am a landscape gardener and I would consider myself fairly skilled when it comes to work with chainsaws.. but even for me there a nice tricks like this one or the chainsaw vise. I would so love to spend a week or so with you guys. Keep on the good work!

[@simeonandalex]

Thank you. Glad you like them. Maybe you can visit some day. ;)

[@bswins9648]

Excellent method. I look forward to trying it. Please keep the videos coming. Your content always interests me, and I enjoy watching each one. 😊

[@simeonandalex]

B Swins Thank you. We try to do our best.

[@beverlycage5439]

What sz chain saw would u use for that extra large stump?

[@douglasgreene5197]

That's one for the books, thanks guys, that will help me alot.

[@19Photographer76]

Great job, chips filled the curf nicely!