Love it!!! Thanks. I've been cutting firewood for 37years but I wish I had a contraption like that 37 years ago. Guess what my next project is going to be.

You did a nice job. Hats off to you for putting this out there for the world to see.

I am going to have to build this.. I love the idea for cutting up all that small stuff that I cant seem to just leave lay. Thanks for the Video

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the view!

Great job mate! I'm going out to the back yard to make myself one of those. I've been using a little arbourist saw with one hand (dangerous!) while holding the sticks/branches with my left hand. You've just given me the solution to my problem. Thanks again.

I'm not a logger by any stretch of the imagination. But I am a homeowner who deals with downed trees all year long. this is awesome if you're always cutting in the same area like i am. Love the innovation. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view, and kind words. This has been working great for me this year. I'm looking to make a few improvements, and I'll be site to share :)

Lots of comments and mine shall be this. Thank you for taking the time to share this. Music or not. To find knowledge that was shared with only that in mind. Is a gem waiting to be found FOUND IT thank you.

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the view and comment. I appreciate it.

I learned a lot from this video thank you NJ Homestead.

Nice, I gotta make this. What a simple way to make firewood cutting easier.

I go to the woods and cut my wood to length. I then haul it home and stack it in the wood shed. It is easier to cut and carry smaller wood in the forest for me. You also leave all of the little pieces and junk to rot and make soil for future trees. I do not have to clean up a mess. After drying for a few months I might then split the wood. Keep making videos I do always learn something from every one.

@kemosabe1967

8 жыл бұрын

+rowmin goat Could mount something like this on a trailer.

@rowmingoat5145

8 жыл бұрын

+kemosabe1967 that is another great idea thanks

@melvingrant5928

7 жыл бұрын

rowmin goat

@court2379

6 жыл бұрын

The main issue I see is that most logs over 6in diameter are too heavy to lift into it.

I didn't think this was going to work at first. I am very impressed, I never saw that coming.

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

Single Bit Outdoors thanks!

Glad I watched to the end. Looks like something I might build now. Thanks!

I use a metal scissor-type trestle that came free with my first Ryobi chainsaw 15 years ago. It had a horizontal metal bar between the pivots which was basically a design flaw as you had to be really careful not to run the saw into it. Once I had removed it with an angle grinder it was perfect. Just drop any log from 2” to 9” diameter on to it and slice into rounds. Anything larger I cut up on the ground, being careful not to touch dirt or stones with the saw.

Love that Jersey style brother Thanks for sharing !!

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the view. Some good things are still here in the garden state. lol

Great idea! Thanks!

Two things:Responding to immaterial points doesn't advance anything and totally obfuscates the real issue: an ingenious adaptation of a method to cut wood. And, it was about two weeks or so after I saw your video...I had to go through my history to find this video...just to tell you I fabricated one of these holders and it works great. Thanks for the video. It is a real time saver as well as a safer way of cutting wood.

I like that. Folks who put their foot on a log to cut to the log are obviously taking some chance. With your setup it's like having another set of hands. Safety is more important than speed. Nice job.

Interesting idea! Thanks for sharing!

Tought my phone was broken but the music really came from the video

helpfull suggestion....i would put the piece of 2x4 with the nails on an angle that when the wood is placed in the jig the nails are moreso flat against the wood...presently when the jig swings the nails point away from the log and the nails barely make contact .

Very nice idea !! Thanks for sharing !!

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view!

Looks great 👍 only thing I would change is leave a bigger gap so it can take thicker logs and still grip it with the nails

lol.. I didn't even notice the music..I watched it for its simplicit design.. I noticed where it could have some improvements but in the end it's a great idea and I thank you for the video. .

😂 ppl complaining about sound!? I got what i wanted and needed from wanted out of what he was teaching! Ya'll need to hit up Amazon and order a Bob Vila book if you can't learn by watching?... great vid man! ✌

Great we have to build one of those at our cabin in Bavaria! Top!

Love the pallet huts. Never thought about using them like that.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view! Pallet huts are free, and that's exactly my price. ;)

I am amazed that there wasn't a 4WD jack involved in this.

Nice job, very simple and effective, I shall add that to my project list

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been working great. I plan to swap the nails that bite the wood for screws, because the nails have been pushing out. Other than that, it's simple, super cheap and works awesome. :)

Appreciate your time bud I liked it

Nice build

Good idea! Thanks for the vid!!

Pretty slick. Wish I thought of that 30 years ago at deer camp.

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How about using a round log on the bottom of the swinging part. That way you can put nails around the side to hold larger logs also.

None of us on KZread are Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Jerry Bruckheimer or Andrew Form. We all think we are, but we're not. The dude is doing his best and sharing. Music is annoying though.

the last minute of the video is the one that says it all.

I liked to concept, nice

Positively brilliant! Doing this at my place. Only I plan to call it Maryland Style.

Save your back and a chain . learn something new everyday I gotta try this one thanks for the ideal guys

thanks for sharing bud I could hear you just fine

Lifelong south jersey resident here. Love the idea of homesteading, and the possibilities the lifestyle could afford a person and/or family. I'm curious though, where in NJ are you homesteading- south or north jersey? I imagine south jersey as it probably has more available, possibly larger, and affordable properties. Keep it going!

@mikgorblack

Жыл бұрын

You’re correct. Atlantic County

I don't know how anyone can say anything negative about this video. He made something to cut branches. He never said it could replace your iPhone. The nails were a good idea.

Three comments : (1) Nice idea, but I like the portability of a sawbuck better, you can easily load it up with 10-15 branches. (2) The next time you dig a post hole, trying digging the first foot or so of depth with a regular garden shovel, then switch over to the post hole digger. It goes much faster. (3) Just my preference, but you could have covered your interesting design in about a minute. Still, enjoyed watching. Also a Jersey guy.

NJ strong thanks for sharing

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah man!

I'm glad I can lip read and this guy is so expressive.

very nice video, thank you i`ll try this myself!

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Go for it. Make a video, so we see what works for you

How did you build your firewood storage shed? It looks pretty simple but effective. I'm trying to find an easy way to store my wood and keep it dry.

Thanks for the very informative video. Great idea for cutting firewood. You video was very Interesting and very well done. The audio was great. I liked the narrative you gave, the sound of the chain saw and the music was outstanding. Keep up the good work. Keep using lots of audio!!

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

Gerald Payne lol. Your just a bucket of sunshine. lol ;)

it's all about getting job done quickly and safely

Looks like it could double as one of those funky squirrel feeders as well!

Good stuff bloke. I liked NJ style.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view :)

Sound or music? PICK ONE!

thanks for sharing

Great job, way to take an idea and make it work for you.

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Great vid .have to build one

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view Richie!

Cool!!

thats pretty creative

nice work looks good

Well done man thanks for the video, screw the internet whiners . Keep up the good work.

Dang bro, I thought you were going to throw some real logs in there. I guess the TX way would’ve been to just crack that over my knee. Neat contraption

hey just wondering, what kind of saw do you have i'm thinking of getting one and do you think it is a good saw?

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view. It's the Husqvarna 450 rancher. I have a video out on its performance. Enjoy!

@elliottperkins4358

8 жыл бұрын

thanks i might get that one :)

It's fine if you're cut 4"-7" kindling but try hefting up a 12' 16" log.

@d.jensen5153

3 жыл бұрын

Wranglerstar addressed that in the original video. This was never intended for 16" logs...just limbs.

are you cutting pine for inside firewood?

fuckin genius man. I never would have thought of that and it's so damn simple that it's practically disposable.

good video out to make one now thank you

I prefer a folding portable sawbuck. But kudos to you for trying some new ideas!

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view.

Coolll idear 👍

Cooler Tipp Danke!!

Nice one mate! Like yourself, I don't have a welder/metalwork shop, so this looks like a good alternative. Not sure why all the comments about the music, even a chimp could work out what's going on just by watching.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Haha, I was thinking the same thing, just trying to share an idea. I figured anyone could figure it out, even with my novice video editing. Live and learn....

@struck2soon

8 жыл бұрын

+NJ Homestead it's difficult to soar with the eagles when you're stuck on the ground with turkeys like them...

Did Noah use that drill when he was building the arc 😂...

smart. How well does it do with large diameter logs say 10-24 inches?

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Only the small stuff

that's a cool idea... I think I'll make one... thanx man....😎

Sweet! is that a 455 or 460 Rancher? It's got a nice sound to it. I have the 455 and I love it!

This is great. Thanks Is there a link tot he original?

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

Mike W wranglerstar's build is a bit different. But it's where I got my idea. His video is titled "a better way to cut firewood" give it a search. Should come right up

Nice and simple.

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Yup, I try to apply the KISS method around here. Keep It Simple Silly

Hey Jersey, Nice idea but turn down the music and the chainsaw. I'm from Jersey City then Forked River, now in Naples, FL. 😎👍

@mikgorblack

7 жыл бұрын

Frank Daniels Turn down for what?

@peterroch8765

7 жыл бұрын

Frank Daniels

@Naplesfrank154

7 жыл бұрын

NJ Homestead Just busting balls since I see almost everybody complained about the loud music and the chainsaw noise. I figured I'd chime in too. Lol

Not a bad concept even though can't here what you said. Your biggest problem will be logs trying to rotate. I dare say this will be one of those tools that gets better and modified with use.

Hello I love your videos but your music is to loud. thanks Randy

Keep on keeping on and you'll have the means by which to get what you need to make a good & proper video production. That was good contents, great job.

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. The encouragement is well appreciated.

Great video, that is a great idea. Who performs that song? I have always liked it.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view and comment. Not sure on the music, it comes with the free youtube iPad app. :)

What exit? Lol..hey I'm in jersey so I can joke bout dat! Nice homage to Wranglerstar's welded version! We both have the Husq Rancher :)

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

44! ;)

great ideea! gj

I need to build one of those badly.Now if you could figure a way to have a portable one take in your truck to where the wood is be nice also .

@kkarllwt

8 жыл бұрын

+N.E.Arkansas Trash Trucks&Lottery Easy Build one that folds to a base. Or make a 2 part one. Base, and wood holder.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

+kkarllwt good idea!

I like the Union Pride sticker on your hard hat! Ibew local 388.

@mikgorblack

7 жыл бұрын

No Shorts Good eye bro. Teamsters 877

Looks like you work with a chainsaw frequently. I've been having a chainsaw issue. Maybe you can help. Once I get the chain snug but not to snug (I use Wranglerstar's method for testing chain tightness) and tighten the bar nut (might not be the right wording there) then start cutting. The chain starts getting loose very quickly, like within a minute. It's like the chain is stretching. At first I thought this was normal for a newer chain but it continues to happen. Borrowed a better chainsaw and it still happens. Any ideas?

@Fridgemusa

8 жыл бұрын

Due to heat from friction the metal in the chain will expand and the chain will loosten but it's nothing to worry about and is considered normal operation and the chain will tighten again as it cools down.

@Fridgemusa

8 жыл бұрын

Just make sure your bar oiler is working and you have plenty of bar oil in your chainsaw and check that the oil passages in your bar are not blocked.

@mamalbug

8 жыл бұрын

+Fridgemusa are you sure? it gets so loose that if I don't stop to tighten it, it slips off the bar.

@nathanielmisouri

7 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is not the place to ask, both these people have left out critical information lol Without further information someone will have to write you a novel haha, check out the forums, learn your saw.

Seems like a lot of work just to cut 3"-4" branches. Well, That's NJ for ya. lol. Just kidding. Looks like it works great for those small branches.

Try not using music in the background could not hear or understand what you're trying to say thanks for the video

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

The Survivalist Family I'm an amateur. It'll get better.. Maybe

You say that the nails is being pushed out on the swinging cross piece and going to replace them with screws, I would suggest that you also put that section of 2x4 across the bottom of the two vertical pieces as you are putting a lot of stress on the nails holding that bottom piece to them, let the weight of the limbs "PUSH" the 2x4 up against the two vertical pieces. just a hint to avoid a mishap waiting to happen.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Sounds clever. I appreciate the advice :)

Why is there music ? Who's idea was that ??

Good video. Thank youMay I offer a couple of design improvements which may offer better stability of logs in your device? Firstly to secure logs against lateral movement whilst cutting, consider changing from a single pivotted hanging frame between the two uprights to maybe five smaller ones. Each of same original drop/height but only a fifth of the original width. Fit spacers on top shaft to allow free movement of each frame (this should look like a childs swing set with five swings). Your log will push up only those frames directly above it whilst those at the side remain lowered securing the log against any great lateral movement. Also rather than secure the log with a plank (with nails fitted) maybe use round thick branches as free rotating rollers on shafts (just like the other end of the hanging frame above), not secured tight by screws. You can drive nails into these 'rollers' from all directions, removing the nail heads with an angle grinder, sharpening if required. Since the rollers have nails exiting from all angles they should secure the logs better. Just drop the oller down hard nto the log.I hope you can understand my explanation OK and that you see some value in my suggestions. Regards Graham.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

I get it. I've been looking to improve the holding mechanism too. Thanks for the tip!

@grahampalmer

8 жыл бұрын

+NJ Homestead ..... Respect

Nice job and it keeps your chain out of de dirt .

I guess it works. A rather elaborate way of getting it done. Personally, if I have to pick up the wood, I'd rather just cut it where it is by sticking a log under the piece and cutting on the spot. But that's just me...

cant hear voice for music

@mikgorblack

7 жыл бұрын

stevio 1963 Ada I think you can figure it out, none the less

Dude, the music is too freaking loud. WHY the hell did you even add music to this?! BUT! Other than the music -- this is a good video. Good shots of your work -- and easy to follow process.

@mikgorblack

8 жыл бұрын

Amateur video skills for now.

Here in Texas, cutting firewood 'New Jersey style' means to steal it.

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

Rick 'Double' O'Shay Hahaha! I got nothing bad to say about Texas!

Hey man i dig this song what is it?

improvise, thanks for the video.

I hope your insurance company doesn't see this. But I have to give it to you, it seems to work for you.

Get rid of the music. When you are outside, speak loud n clear, especially if there is any wind. OTT, great job building n improvising!!!

@mikgorblack

6 жыл бұрын

How To Get Out Of Babylon Thanks, I certainly will do better videos in the future

Cool! Nicely done. :) How's that height working out for you?

@mikgorblack

9 жыл бұрын

The height is just what I was shooting for. No bending! lol Although it may be a bit more dangerous. No problems so far *fingers crossed* :)

@HoneyHollowHomestead

9 жыл бұрын

NJ Homestead Yeah, somewhere between no bending and no lifting is about ideal. ;)