I noticed that this gentleman had not posted videos in a long time, so I looked him up and I believe he is the Alan E. Holter who passed away on June 4, 2016. May he rest in peace. His videos live on.

Well Al, I've never met you, but know men that you remind me of. For those who think you're slow, reckless, use a dull saw, wrong log tool and all the rest of the negativity, I ask you sir, "Just how much have you forgotten about a day's work that they'll never have time to learn." Folks, safety is a mind set, not some govt. regulation. I bet ole Al here can white-eye "wood cutter" experts half his age. You've got a good system there, thanks.

@AlexToucan

5 жыл бұрын

No eye shield, no safety measures what so ever...

74 years old and working like a BOSS!! Keep it up man!

Thanks for the demo 'old timer'. You showcase a lot of experience, technique and pluck for someone your age. Keep up the good work and pass your knowledge on. From one teacher to another.

I saved your video a couple of years ago but never commented on it. I like your system a lot, it's especially good for me since I have 2 back injuries.( With respect), thanks old timer.

Al,I very rarely comment on a video on KZread but i just wanted to say, it is a pleasure to see you work. Thank you for the advice for us less seasoned and for taking the time to make these videos. I could watch you work that saw with the peace and quiet in the background for a long time. Thank you.

Ty sir i will BE DEFINITELY cut,ing my log,s like THAT from now ON. All these years NEVER cut THAT way. I APPRECIATE your video.

Thanks Al, for teaching us (relatively) young dogs some new tricks. Better to learn from men like you than trial and error.

Not your first time around a pile! This brings back fond memories of me helping my grandpa cutting just like this.

Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland, great job,love the video,🇮🇪🇮🇪

Old dudes rule!! Way to go sir. Excellent system.

Al, This was great. Genius! Saves time on cutting, stacking consistency, and on sharpening my blade when I accidentally ground it out! Thanks for taking the time to share this.

The man knows what he´s doing and controls his system... that´s enough, well done sir

Al, its amazing to see you process wood! I'm in my mid 30's and order tandem loads in log length like you. Even at my age, and with the equipment that I have, my body is aching at the end of a day processing wood. Cudos to you! Its great to see that you're getting out there and getting it done!

Great idea, thanks for sharing! It's nice to get all the wood at one time and get it over with. Cut it, split it, and stack it your own leisure. Minnesota at its finest!

Great video! I used to just let the logs be off loaded in a pile. I am young and strong but very dumb, I pulled tugged had sliding and rolling logs. I spent to much time watching for the pile to shift and not paying enough attention to the saw. I'm no expert but this looks like a great way to get the job done with out any major strain. He is not working fast he is working smart. I will say with most hard labor going like a maniac for the first hour just leaves you working tired the rest of the day. I bet he can hold the pace he is working all day and get more done in a day than the children who claim he is slow. Working tired= getting hurt due to thoughtless mistakes. I like his style not much wasted energy. If he had someone young and strong rolling the logs and stacking they would be hard pressed to keep up. Thanks for your time Al, watching you work with your mind not your back is a great lesson I just learned from. I bet your a very cool old cat.

@retloh66

10 жыл бұрын

I also have another short video on how it should be stacked when it;s delivered, to keep it off the ground.Thanks for looking in.

I watch this every year its laid back and personal so are the benefits ,thanks for the resolve

After 7 years of cutting up 10-12 logger cords of oak I hired a guy with a processor this year... Tuesday of this week in fact. If my logs were stacked using Mr. Holter's method I wouldn't have gone the processor route. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I'd take you up on the JPEG offer I still available.Mike

Old man do good work, by burnwood. My father is 77 years old doing 2-3 hours in day burnwood. Falling trees with chainsaw and cutting them 40-50 cm lenght. Putting peaces with axe, stacking wood better than I ever can to get dry. He is doing that about 3 weeks in year and make´s that time over one years need for one house burnwood. Old men are doing calm peacefull work, but all the time. There come´s fifference for younger. And doing work good. Respect.

What a great idea! Thanks, I never would have thought of that. Bending over just kills your back after awhile!

Thanks! I just gathered about 70 pine logs that was cut down from a local golf course here in Japan. I wanted to save my back , so this advice will help a lot.

good to see someone older that still has the get up and go!

Sir, Hats off to your system. Very organized way of processing logs into firewood rounds. Really liked the way you used those cribs, a gentle slope and gravity to make the job easier. You are thinking three steps ahead. Thanks for sharing.

I sure hope I will be cutting and splitting firewood when I'm your age... respect. Thanks from Holland for the inspirational video.

Good job old man. Way to show us young guys

GREAT work AL!!! came back to watch again.

Great idea for long pieces like you're working with :) For personal firewood, I work with 1m lengths and a small metal Einhell sawbuck. My neighbours laugh at me (I don't care, I've been an arborist for over 15 years so I know my way around a chainsaw a lot better than they do!), and IMO lifting a log onto the sawbuck each time is far easier on the body than spending days cutting bent over! Cool video :)

Great work, Al I was out working on my pile just today, glad it's smaller than yours...You need an 18 year old kid to stack those rounds for you.

Why all the thumbs down? This fellow is a hard worker and seems to take the time to make shit easier on him. Nothing wrong with that.

@luxfair

10 жыл бұрын

You probably have no idea of how dangerous is standing in front of a moving pile of logs.

@firemusic82

10 жыл бұрын

rEVOLVEr Well it seems to work for him, and he's probably been doing it this way for a while. Why does it concern you anyways?

@luxfair

10 жыл бұрын

Edward James No, it's not my concern and it's none of my business. I simply said, safety first. If you're working alone safety first: ten times over. My real concern is, how many people take it lightly. I would not promote "learning the hard way".

Very neat setup with many advantages. You can cut all day at that height without tiring. It is something I intend to copy. An example of efficient use of space and economy of effort.

Al, good approach to the job at hand.

Nicely done Al ! Thanks for sharing...

pretty slick setup! looks good. thank you.

I’m amazed when I am witness to something being done by a truly skilled and experienced person. This has been an education and not a word was spoken.

@MrsGraphiteGal

2 жыл бұрын

Not skilled if you're doing it without any protection. Saying I've done it forever without needing it isn't smart, it only takes a second.

Beautiful video Al. Your work is like poetry in motion.

Nice work Al. That's some honest work right there. I'm looking around the internet for tips on chainsawing a pile of poles. Having done several in my day, note quite 50 years old; I watched portions of your video and really picked up on a few lessons. Yea, at some point you will give up on processing firewood. Sit back and let someone do that for you! You still get a workout lugging logs all winter. Not everyone has access to a machine to pick logs, or even wants to for that matter. I see here a man working safe, and enjoying his firewood cutting process and sharing it on YT. I'll say it's rewarding work before it blows 50 at 10 below zero here in Maine!

Great job! I've never seen it delivered this way, in the crib style. It would be a lot easier on your back, however, I think it would slow me down significantly having to role each individual log up onto those notches .It's always interesting to see how other do things. Keep up the good work!

Great looking wood pile.

Not In my grave yet. This pile is done and has been burned and this years (2015) pile is half cut and burning the other half right now. You do realize that this video is over 4 years old. Thanks for the comment though.

@geodude6244

8 жыл бұрын

I hope to be a wise old man like you someday

@armyguy9735

7 жыл бұрын

Go on wranglestar and type " a better way to cut firewood", He has a better way and easier. Just an Idea

That's a Great way to stack long logs. Thank You

For a 4 year old video, hard work like this is not always appreciated by my generation. I'm in my 20's and still wanting and willing to learn. Thanks for the video.

@retloh66

9 жыл бұрын

TheCourtneyandAdam Thanks for your look-in and for your kind words. To properly cut your firewood you have to had run the stove your going to burn it in, every stove burns differently, even the same make and model. enjoy life it goes by so fast. Al

I like the notches and the two logs cantilevered, so the last partially bucked log falls for an easy finish. Thanks for the tricks!

Having cut my share of grapple loads very nice plan. Thanks.

Sir, I salute you may God bless you. Thank you for your knowledge.

Nice video! looks like a great method to save your back, can't wait to try this method thanks for sharing.

Hello Al, from Northern Virginia, just subscribed. Great Technique, Take Care and be Safe 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

Johnnie's cutting up like a hot knife through butter.

Good way of cutting logs! didn't think about putting notches in the wood but great tip!

i speculated for years after seeing this video, just looked at the plot map and i was right, i drive by your place when i'm out for a drive around the block.

great job, i like your set up!!!!

this was a nice watch, thanks for sharing.

al i have a sugestion , i have a bad back and came up with my own solution that would work great with what your doing , when you notch for the log to drop in do a double notch for 2 logs to lie side by side in for a bench ( i mark those logs for lengths i want my wood ) then lay a third log on top to cut up , this allows you to cut all the way threw with out the fire wood chunk to drop to the ground and no stooping to pick the wood up , simply throw it in what ever your moving the wood with , saves the back

Thank you so much!!!! Very informative. DAMN he makes it look soooo easy!!

what a beast. never give up ole man

That is one hell of a delivery of timber maaaan. Good work, take it nice an easy

Thanks now all I need is to get out of Milwaukee and in country to try this!!

One of the sharpest saws!

Holy Moly that's a lot of wood to cut up; good on you mate!!! I'm glad I don't have to split it all up; couldn't do it even if I wanted to, not with the Fiskars anyway.

A lot of work! Great. Hubert - Germany

This is my first year buying full logs for firewood. The guy laid down three logs and laid the rest (42) on top of them. Unfortunately they're large trees and stacked in a pyramid, too heavy to roll by hand and I'm not standing on top trying to cut them! I'll have to start pulling the top ones off with the ATV. I love your method! Wish I had seen this 2 weeks ago!! LOL

Great idea! ... thanks for video! ... lot of help.

"50 degrees outside" **puddles frozen in video*** haha - great video, gonna try this technique out when I get home tonight

You sir are very impressive! Janice

Thanks for the video, it was excellent viewing That is a bit pile of wood to cut, good luck to you.

Great idea and video..

That was a really good tip thanks a lot.

Thank you very much for the video! I helped with the installation of long logs. Very, very grateful to you !!!

@retloh66

9 жыл бұрын

Andrei, Thanks for looking in. At 74 I think I'm about to pack it in on burning wood. Getting to be to hard, even with the logs delivered like this. Don't even like winter anymore - like when I was younger. Again, Thanks and be well my friend. Al

@BruceNitroxpro

9 жыл бұрын

Al Holter I'm 73 and wouldn't even DREAM of doing what you are doing. It's called "natural gas." LOL Clean, no work involved. I don't even use a chimney sweep anymore. But when I want a lovely fire in the fireplace, I turn the valve and "PUFF!" Instant fireplace. Damn, I love technology!

@retloh66

9 жыл бұрын

Bruce, Oooooh god do I know what you mean lol) Thanks for the look in and the comment. All the new technology is great, but you can't beat the heat you get from a wood stove, just involves so damm much work. It's a young mans heat I guess and those logs can often be very un-forgiving when they decide to move unannounced. Have a good one.

@BruceNitroxpro

9 жыл бұрын

Al Holter He he he... I hear ya! Yup... in my grandmother's kitchen was a combination wood/coal stove and gas stove. She would NOT let "them" take it out, no matter WHAT. For a hoot, the birth date of my wife's FATHER... not grandfather, mind you... was 1894! Oh, the years just go FLYING by, don't they!

@retloh66

9 жыл бұрын

Like that George Burns song, "I wish I was Eighteen Again"

That 7/8 cut before dropping it out of the notch is great. I was wondering how you worked that large span. I don't have to work with that large a quantity, so I use the forks on my old tractor's front end loader to hold the logs, then roll them into a home made saw buck. I like your ingenuity for working such a large quantity. We can't be too far from you over here in West Central WI.

I like this a lot. I buy one truckload of logs each season and always have a hard time rolling them off the pile. Also, I can work all day long if I'm standing up straight.

this poor guy has such a long way to go. Lotta cuttin.

Awesome job, Al! Ingenious! A lot of work but so is having to earn money to pay for oil and turn up the thermostat.

skipper knows a trick or two!! Awesome to see.Saw cuts perfect.Sharpen this puck head.

Very nice job!

I'd like to see how it all got off the trailer and onto the stack before being cut. Grate video.

Great stuff man. Greetings from Belgium.

thanks for the idea. I hope i am able to work that hard in 10 years when I am your age.

Thumbs up for "Sweet Home Alabama" in the intro!

This man knows his Chainsaw and how to make light work of it.

Great Idea and method for a single man operation. It would even save more of ones back if they set the chainsaw on the log instead of the ground. How much did ten cords of oak delivered cost you?

Nice job "Timer"......I like to learn from "Timers".....they work smarter, not harder.....hope I get to be a "Timer,....in Time". cheers.

saw's in good shape!

Where are your grandchildren? They should be splitting and stacking your cut logs. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

@bigassdude7856

7 жыл бұрын

FrankenP or with you.

great idea man

I luv LuV LUV this video!!!! Very informative, and gets the point across "eloquently"!! It's a little longish BUT, it doesn't drone on with a bunch of yammering dialog! There are Far too many videos on YT of some clown, blathering on forever (15 minutes seems like an Eternity!) with only about 2 or 3 minutes of real information! This is a masterpiece!! Thank you for posting!!

Hey Al, just came across this vid again. Gotta stop and see u one day

Al- you should be a personal trainer! Look at the shape ur in! Thanks for the ideas. We get 30-40' log lengths ($700 a load right now- about 8-10 cord of salvage oak)- not as easy to move as your half sticks there, but we do the same- we crib underneath 5 or 6 short logs across the bottom to keep the wood up, then stack the logs across- we just working the pile from there, with the log roller or chain and tractor if we must. Wish I had a little hill like you to roll them away! LOL. Take care~

i live in downtown Toronto and i have a house with two fireplaces and a fancy new EPA wood stove and I've been heating with wood for three years now. i have a small work space consisting of three parking spaces and a drive lane. i wish the wood i got was that straight and manageable. I get 120+ year old trees being cut down for safety reasons (end of life span or just too big/dangerous) and they will drop off in my driveway for free rather then pay the city to haul it away to decompose. the benefits is i get amazing hardwood (maple, oak, birch and elm) as much as i can cut/split stack in my yard upwards of 6-8 cords. the disadvantage is that i have to deal with 150-400lb rounds which is backbreaking work but in the end i enjoy it.

@hiccuphell

10 жыл бұрын

p.s. i've learned to hate green elm. my 30ton log splitter doesnt split elm but rather rips it in two that is when it can get through it. but it sure does burn nice.

@retloh66

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking in. Usually they bring me the whole tree, bottom to top but this year mostly all of it was 14 to 18 inch stuff. Some of the logs can weigh upwards to 800lbs. you have to watch carefully when rolling them down to cut cause once they start to move they move with authority. I have an old coal/wood stove (Estate) and I have to cut it 12" and even those chunks weigh about 50/60lbs, but I only do a few logs a day. Elm is about the best to burn- it coals up nice and really puts out the heat. I have some of that but only burn it on colder days - I call it my HOT wood ! thanks again for looking in.

Lotsa wood! Lotsa work! Good idea to figure out how not to bend over so much. I use a logjack (aka canthook), to keep out of the dirt, but it doesn't get the log as high as this. But I have a couple of thoughts, for you and other viewers to consider: I recommend eye/ear protection always, no reason to skip that part IMHO. Also, stacking in this manner, and cutting the front log, greatly increases the danger of kickback. I.e., when the blade tip hits the log behind the one being cut, the saw is prone to fly upward toward the person cutting. I've done this sort of thing, on wood piles that were created by endloaders when land was cleared for house building. So I've taken that chance too, just wanted to mention kickback so there's awareness of it.

@gerrymccausland1754

7 жыл бұрын

Johnnydoxx Q

Nice work. :))

good video-- Never seen anyone mark the log with a pencil before :) you musdt be a real perfectionist :)

thank you for sharing

I'd thumbs-up this 100x if I could. Thanks!!

Subscribed. Thank you.

10 cord delivered in logs. How many cord did it make once it was cut and split? Thank you for your time

searchlight22, This years load cost $800. delivered. They're always good at stacking. It bugs me to no end if logs are not laying straight in the pile. This load will last me 2 years heating. thanks for looking in!

Only slight criticism, at 3:30 I wouldn’t steady the log with my leg. It can leave you off balance if the chain catches and causes some sort of kickback and your leg is then uncomfortably close to the chain. It takes a few seconds longer but just put an offcut in front of the log to stop it rolling as you cut.

Thanks for the tip. Looks great! I hope your are using ear plugs. That machine sounds loud and mean!! Keep up the good work.

good job.

Дед красава ,уважуха , долгих лет насыщенной жизни !!!

Nice Video Al, try using a hookeroon to pull down those sticks....much easier!!!

@retloh66

10 жыл бұрын

The only problem with that would be less control to keep the logs from going past the ends and onto the ground. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. Al