How to Use a Chainsaw | This Old House

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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard cover safe and efficient chainsaw cutting techniques. (See below for a Shopping List and Tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Use a Chainsaw:
- hardhat with face shield and hearing protection
- thick work gloves
- ballistic-nylon chaps
- work boots
Tools for How to Use a Chainsaw:
- chainsaw
-file with sharpening guide, used for hand sharpening the saw chain
chain saw
- grinding-stone attachment, used for power sharpening the saw chain
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@mrwannabetryhard1482 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video for beginners. I think the only thing he didn't mention is the saw should be at full speed before beginning the cut. He showed it, just didn't state it.

@fallendeath632 7 жыл бұрын

I think that comment should be pinned

@aperson4933 6 жыл бұрын

No you start with a little throttle then when you touch the wood (if its a big piece) rev it full throttle, then when you get towards the end back off on the throttle.

@Stonkish 6 жыл бұрын

Bill B Yup, reving up the saw before you start to cut would be wise or else it will be hard to cut.

@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@phonzzmarshall9000 2 жыл бұрын

U know alot about this?

@Optimumfit1on1 6 жыл бұрын

Had some bad weather in the Northeast last week and a huge tree came down in my backyard. Having never used a chainsaw, I watched your video and felt confident enough to tackle the job! Thank you!

@tjlovesrachel 6 жыл бұрын

Rawn Brown ohhh boy ... do you still have all your body parts ??

@Optimumfit1on1 6 жыл бұрын

Safe and all in one piece!! Saved myself about $2K

@mcbongrip9355 5 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome man, not even being sarcastic. Im working on getting a saw, so i can cut some firewood for my neighbor who is an elder and my ole lady’s sister has a wood stove and needs firewood. Never used one but trying to see whats the scoop before i go out and act like i know what im doing lol

@AndreiFantastic Жыл бұрын

@@mcbongrip9355 four years later thank you for being such a sweetheart and helping us ladies out ❤

@frost1183 5 жыл бұрын

So say I’m cutting into something soft and then I hit bones is there a good technique to keeping control of the saw while that happens? Also what do you do if the engine gets gummed up with red sticky liquid? Thanks for the help guys!

@tgun9248 4 жыл бұрын

Frosty happened to me with the neighbours cat so I went old school And sharpened the hatchet up 😂

@OshawaStateOfMind 3 жыл бұрын

Watch scarface for a tutorial

@leedsmanc 9 ай бұрын

Have a dedicated bar and chain for Thanksgiving turkey, and go easy on the cranberry sauce, try oil-based condiments.

@ellieban 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. Much better than the official training videos by the manufacturers. Thank you!

@poptartgofast 12 күн бұрын

I wanted to get chainsaw to clean up grandma's land. I realized I have never been instructed how to chainsaw. Thank you for this video.

@rochat 8 жыл бұрын

Rahger's accent is wicked awesome.

@postearth9145 7 жыл бұрын

thas a shahpening deveiss??

@smithbt84 6 жыл бұрын

...Peter Griffin.

@chrisgrandpre6063 3 жыл бұрын

Its wicked pissa guy

@Corinthians-kjv 3 жыл бұрын

"":Dont fuggett to get mah pry bah outta mah cah!!"""

@dl8619 3 жыл бұрын

As a southern man myself this guy sounds like a def person talking

@malikdigger4544 4 жыл бұрын

The best home improvement show ever next to ( Rehab Addict) & ( Main Cabin Masters).

@WaylandJoe 2 жыл бұрын

When I did my chainsaw course, my instructor told me there is nothing of interest on the righthand side of the bar, in other words keep yourself to the left of the bar, just in case of kickback. Another safety feature is the anti vibration features on the saw. And when starting the saw, I was taught to check everything is working, the lubrication of the bar and test the chainbrake, run the saw upto full power and apply the brake and that it stops the chain from running. Always use the righthand on the throttle and when starting the saw, give a quick press on the throttle to drop the revs to prevent unnecessary strain on the chainbrake band.

@patricktatten 3 жыл бұрын

You're obviously from New England! This is such a great instructional video

@simonparker4992 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Gets straight to the point and informative.

@enolux 6 жыл бұрын

god bless these men. they really helped me.

@glam0r0us 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh. This is definitely a breath of fresh air !!🌸😇

@jacquesblaque7728 8 жыл бұрын

Nice seeing Roger's old 455 Husqy. Not for snobs. Had one myself for 3 yrs, couldn't hurt it. Bud now stables it.

@AxcelGamer97 6 жыл бұрын

I got one and I love it.

@semco72057 6 жыл бұрын

Those are great tips for users of chainsaws, and I knew most of them since I do use some saws.

@MurCurieux 2 жыл бұрын

Great was a great basic refresher. Stihl has a more in depth video for follow up. Thanks!

@EMCU2001 8 жыл бұрын

nice tips! very thorough. thx for the vid!

@paultrigger3798 3 жыл бұрын

they definitely covered the PPE. The vast majority of homeowners who work with a chainsaw will not wear saw chaps, yet ask anyone who has worked with them for a living about the times they've broke a chain or nasty kickbacks

@mrpiccolo23 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Roger Cook!

@jedmask9484 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for this...

@beginnersguidetolawncare3088 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing

@Easystreet1234 5 жыл бұрын

Let me go ahead and say USE LEG CHAPS today I was cutting and got very lucky in cutting right above my knee an inch or two deep but it could have been insanely nasty if I didn’t get lucky. USE PROTECTION

@4realjacob637 3 жыл бұрын

Only at work. My contracter friend always said that not being a moron in safety enough. If ur using a chainsaw at ground level tbere should be zero danger

@BigDaddy-je2nq 4 жыл бұрын

If you start the saw standing up, hold it perpendicular to yourself and push the saw down with the same force as you pull the cord instead of only pulling the cord

@slowedhits2506 7 жыл бұрын

Chainsaws are soo cool

@majesticcheesesteakstudios6539 6 жыл бұрын

"Stahting the chain sawr"

@kingraiderr 4 жыл бұрын

As a serial killer i needed this for my next project .

@Redheadsailor Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@aperson1181 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so how do you cut some tall tree brunches *on a ladder * , with a reciprocating saw ? I need to climb on the ladder to take the tops off? The tree tops, of course.

@ianoloughnan9345 5 жыл бұрын

Start the saw with the lock on or off? Forward is on right?

@leadfootnick4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@Jarhead0331 Жыл бұрын

For beginners should have shown the starting it process. Include the use of the choke

@Psychlist1972 10 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure this is the first time any of that safety equipment was ever used. :)

@hvacdr 7 жыл бұрын

The safety gear was brand new. The chainsaws looked used as hell.

@walkershawn8362 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao just for the video

@EmpyreanLightASMR 8 жыл бұрын

About to rent a 16" from Home Depot, thanks for the tips.

@tjlovesrachel 6 жыл бұрын

EmpyreanLightASMR lmaoo ... did it say playschool on it ?

@jmd12127 4 жыл бұрын

Be very careful when stotting the saw with the shoppener attached.

@tedbaccich2566 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video... short, sweet, informative. Good luck to me. 🙂 Hope I don't botch the job!🙃🙂😆

@benbedell2944 5 жыл бұрын

What model and size of that chainsaw please?

@NightWarrior893 Жыл бұрын

Is there a link for that power sharp device used to sharpen the chain?

@feelsalright Жыл бұрын

It's called Oregon PowerSharp - there are kits for 14in,16in,18in with that yellow bar mount

@LiquidShadows Жыл бұрын

"Staht the chainsah on the ground. Once it's stahted..."

@SouthernBelleReviews 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what you meant about putting the gas into the first hole. I opened mine and it was a bunch of tubes inside. I just pour the gas in straight? Someone please show me. I do NOT understand. I have a PoulanPro PR3816.

@infinite375 Жыл бұрын

Every comment: People thinking how good the chainsaw is No one: Chainsaw Man Denji Anime

@lyazzatotarbayeva2128 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the chain sharpener?

@nickg9170 14 күн бұрын

Wicked Boston accent on your boy from Southie

@2Ryled 3 жыл бұрын

Shaauuupen the sawrrrr

@swss12 4 жыл бұрын

nice mittens for your kittens ! LOL!

@frankgerlach5059 9 жыл бұрын

Mr. Ard, do you know a man named John Grey? I worked for him in the 1980's on the Oregon cost.Nice man and humble although he was worth many millions of dollars. Just wondering?

@Ninjamohawk Жыл бұрын

I'm just gonna hire some guys to do it.

@TampaMaximumMike 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of how to prime it or use the choke. Cold start vs. saw is already warm.

@leonk.1031 5 жыл бұрын

Like the Stihl more because it’s made in the US not like the Husky it’s made in China

@GraemeWilliams21 4 жыл бұрын

Stahting the sawr.

@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man that's alot of protection

@Macnificent78_ 6 жыл бұрын

Where can I get my a sharper like that for my ms 170??

@sodoberman 5 жыл бұрын

Derwin Smith you want to shaahhhpen the bahhh? That's an Oregon Powersharp - reviews I read on it are mixed. Good luck

@josephdiller2312 2 жыл бұрын

These guys are tense af

@cuzzynugget 4 жыл бұрын

1:32

@BodyPiercingByGlock 6 жыл бұрын

Well that's great and all but not all logs or trunks can be rolled over.

@JohnWicksPencil14 6 жыл бұрын

Rogah must be from New England guy

@Tom50608 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a chain not a blade

@MarikHavair 5 жыл бұрын

It's a chain with blades on it.

@Dolus_Joli 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry FBI agent, I'm watching this for art references

@thafoola 2 жыл бұрын

🍄

@Jordan-gz8yi 5 жыл бұрын

Every man should learn how to use a chainsaw! You would save a lot of money should a tree fall on your yard

@MrSavageDOESITALL 4 ай бұрын

watch the ads so the creator gets paid and we keep getting free videos

@carrollsanders9376 10 жыл бұрын

I am as pro.as you can get and I know the value of safety equipment. I know exactly what a chainsaw can and can not Do, and what harm they can cause. They are definatly not toys. Nice video for the amateurs.

@zackedwards7803 6 жыл бұрын

Carroll Sanders usually people who make comments like yours are the amateurs.

@ChiefReynolds 2 жыл бұрын

why did you format your comment like that?

@carrollsanders9376 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChiefReynolds because it's the truth.

@ChiefReynolds 2 жыл бұрын

@@carrollsanders9376 You made "pro.as" a hyperlink and randomly indented parts of the comment

@llongdong 5 жыл бұрын

Well, the greatest danger with a chain saw is idiocy. Feller lives on the farm next to mine was a' usin' his Stihl to cut 2x4's for a storage bin he was a' buildin'. He was a' usin' the damn thang like ye'd use a Skil Saw. Not to mention he must of had at least 6-7 Busch's in the 2 hours I was there a' watchin' and a' talkin' to him. He says to me, he says, "I hate a' havin' ta hold that trigger ever time I make a X$%# cut. Why don't the son of a %$*% have a lock on like my other saws?". Then I see him stomp off to his garage and come back with electrical tape. He tapes the trigger down in the on position and keeps a' cuttin'. Well, I guess I don't have to tell you he had a closed casket at his funeral.

@94SexyStang 6 жыл бұрын

Make sure to TEST your chain brakes(by dropping the saw on a block of wood from 1foot).....they are a pretty common Failure point on most saws...nothing worse than having a False send of security and fails when you Need it. Would you jump in a car and go Right to 120mph, THEN decide to see if your brakes work?

@kazj1728 3 жыл бұрын

“Now the leg!” - Scarface

@plamenplamenof3567 11 ай бұрын

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzfaq.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.

@replysoon3216 5 жыл бұрын

Bulletproof pants basically.

@SICK47 2 жыл бұрын

I'm at my Grandpas house in Texas rn and work in a slaughterhouse and I took a chainsaw home. I showed it to my family and they got mad and sent me to my basement. Later a beautiful girl and some lame dude and their friends are invading my grandpas house I had no choice but to defend the property and I struck the lame dude with a mallet he was unconscious. Later the girl ran out the houses and to keep her off the property I attempted turning on the chainsaw and chasing her off the property it moved so crazy when I fell the chainsaw nicked me in the leg. Instructions not clear how to turn off chainsaw? A cool biker friend of mine fell on it and my uncle was mad I tried to move it but it was so heavy I pulled to fast and then Woosh

@johngillen6362 4 жыл бұрын

where are we gonna get stotted

@ryanmcglade143 7 жыл бұрын

Try not to loose any body part while you're using a chainsaw it will fuck you up

@nickjardine6720 5 жыл бұрын

When the hell did the letter R appear in saw

@dirtygrimerxr7026 2 жыл бұрын

Wait... Why was the saw in dirt?

@bigballs1618 7 жыл бұрын

my log is bigger

@lookingforward618 2 жыл бұрын

#NotReady yet...🤨😶🙄

@xcalibre1466 8 жыл бұрын

Leatherface watched this video before killing people

@kamkamwani218 7 жыл бұрын

A killer clown would too

@BodyPiercingByGlock 6 жыл бұрын

Xcalibre, no because he never turns them over to finish the cut. 😂

@aperson4933 6 жыл бұрын

And Leatherface has never used the chainbrake, personal protective equipment, and he has never started his chainsaw on the ground. Leatherface has also never used a wedge when he is cutting...um..things to prevent pinch.

@xtexaschainsawx 5 жыл бұрын

@@aperson4933 lol

@kamkamwani218 7 жыл бұрын

A killer clown would too

@adamsamonisky5950 10 жыл бұрын

First

@adamsamonisky5950 10 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhaa

@gamerfan81 8 жыл бұрын

+Jimboo0825 butthurt?

@thebountyhunteraddictjames6696 6 жыл бұрын

If you've never used a chainsaw before get somebody in to do it because if you're using a chainsaw for the first time you need to buy some chainsaw trousers helmet ear muffs visor chainsaw trousers alone cost $600 Plus more depending on where you go then you got the helmet then you've got the chainsaw you may as well get somebody in to do it I have been a tree surgeon for 15 years I've spent at least 100000 dollars on chainsaw equipment just get the professionals in then you won't get hurt

@aperson4933 6 жыл бұрын

You gotta realize that some people have a lot of land or even a homestead where calling a professional would be way too fucking expensive. Calling professionals all the fucking time where you could cut it yourself is very very expensive.

@aperson4933 6 жыл бұрын

Then wear chaps and bring a turnakit with you. My god I can't believe how much of a safety freak you are. Knowing how to use a chainsaw is a necessary life skill and if you are careful, the risk of cutting your leg is very low.

@thebountyhunteraddictjames6696 6 жыл бұрын

A Person if you've never had training with a chainsaw then it's a very high risk of hurting yourself I've been doing tree surgery for the past 30 years believe me I know what I'm talking about chainsaw chaps don't always protect you I've got two scars on my leg from chainsaw injuries whilst up in trees while felling trees and the injuries we're not from the beginning when I started one happened 5 years ago one happened 7 years ago I've had training like I said I've been doing this for 30 years I still have accidents people I know have accidents somebody who I know who has been doing tree felling since the first chainsaw was invented as accidents it happens get training to learn how to use them properly don't just buy one from the shop and go straight and use it because you will definitely hurt yourself

@aperson4933 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't exactly had 'professional, certified training' although I was taught by my father who had like 30 years of chainsaw experience. When I use a chainsaw, I am typically cutting firewood or branches just for fun with my Stihl MS170. Sometimes I'll break out my MS 271 Farm Boss if I'm cutting big wood and I'm intimidated by that saw. I don't fall trees very often and I'm not an arborist...yet. I wear chaps and steel toe boots and even though chaps won't promise no injuries, it will make the difference in getting a little cut that'll heal in 2 weeks or bleeding to death. Even the pros have fuck-ups and that's the way it is. See, with the amount of land I have, I NEED to know how to use a chainsaw. I call arborists to take down dangerous trees and sometimes if a tree looks like an easy fall, I'll do it myself.