One-Man Crosscut Saw - My Favorite Farm Tool

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Жыл бұрын

Pa Mac explains the use, care, and wonders of the one-man crosscut saw-a useful tool for the small farm or homestead.
Check back often for future episodes of "My Favorite Farm Tool" with Pa Mac. Most episodes will feature an explanation and description of various antique farm hand tools, along with helpful tips for restoring, maintaining, and using them.
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@jennifercockrell3374 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@thechronicgeneralist Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

It was kinda shocking to hear him speak initially!

@kathycook1815 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe for the amount of years on KZfaq 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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@donald6427 Жыл бұрын

Let’s get his numbers up by sharing videos

@domading2759 Жыл бұрын

I sub because of his style.. I love it

@mini696 Жыл бұрын

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

@floridaknight3052 Жыл бұрын

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

@thomasc.pellicer1879 Жыл бұрын

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

@midkiffsjoy Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Just come borrow mine, Joy

@grippy9355 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@ScarletKnightmare Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watchin', Autodidactia

@tjjudkins2468 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Tcreagh3 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-dm1ns9dk2q Жыл бұрын

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

@TexFarmer Жыл бұрын

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.

@dextaman Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin', and listening, dexta man

@tleitnak Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Will do, tleitnak!

@wingrider1004 6 ай бұрын

That's a real shop...beautiful.

@edvangilder4424 Жыл бұрын

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.

@SaintCoemgen Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcusm4271 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

thank you, Marcus

@TheBereangirl Жыл бұрын

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!

@jeffjanson4521 Жыл бұрын

Good old fashion farm material

@winterfox123 Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

My best to you and yours, winterfox123

@homestead685 Жыл бұрын

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

@cosmopezzolla996 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cosmo

@domading2759 Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doma

@montelott8570 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I know how you feel, Monte

@myceliation Жыл бұрын

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

@rochrich1223 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@JohnDoe-zl6ph Жыл бұрын

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.

@benbloomer7503 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin, Ben

@stacihill2528 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@sour_lemon_00 5 ай бұрын

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

@cavemanjoe7972 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@cavemanjoe7972 Жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion Thank you for making videos worth watching.

@feraltweed 7 ай бұрын

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

@Cezaam69 Жыл бұрын

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!

@CleaveMountaineering Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, CleaveMountaineering

@barlotardy Жыл бұрын

Me: "Oh boy! A new video!" Pa Mac: * speaks * Me: "GAHH!!!!"

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Pa Mac: Thanks for watchin', Barlo Tardy

@senorjp21 Жыл бұрын

Great new format

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jesse

@russtuff Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@artszabo1015 Жыл бұрын

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

@mylesfalconer9183 Жыл бұрын

Pa Mac. He speaks.

@royevans7793 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to meeting you, Roy

@Join.The.Partee Жыл бұрын

YES!!! I can’t wait!

@moodymac7297 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dee_gee_bee6072 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@keenowl1410 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to it.

@jamesgarrison6859 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for more. Thank you for another great video.

@mindym.1166 Жыл бұрын

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.

@johnsonr9 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos. Thanks!

@moodymac7297 Жыл бұрын

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

@Join.The.Partee Жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@gardeningpreacher Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin', Gardeningpreacher!

@gregoryteeple9306 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being awesome, Pa Mac!

@gnillut Жыл бұрын

I learned! Much appreciated!

@TheReelEdge Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Reel Edge

@Planzman1 Жыл бұрын

I pray you are safe from the severe weather.

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

a tornado passed over the house but we made it

@jasonmessley1283 Жыл бұрын

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

@olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

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.

@flatlinesup Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Excellent vid

@SHfarms Жыл бұрын

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

@brianphilbrook5262 Жыл бұрын

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

@ironcladranchandforge7292 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thanks Pa Mac, enjoyed the video. I have a couple one man Cross Cuts myself.

@stantilton2191 Жыл бұрын

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

@willchoate7072 Жыл бұрын

I have one just like yours. Love it!

@darrenwidas2473 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying this! Thanks.

@chuckbarnessr6199 Жыл бұрын

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.

@riverdalegardens544 Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

coming up, RiverDale Gardens

@johnshearing Жыл бұрын

Loved the show!

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John

@gregarmantrout7634 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video I have several of these saws

@stephenrice4554 Жыл бұрын

Genius , I'm looking forward to it .

@rogeriolisto Жыл бұрын

Can't wait 🎉

@joshmccormick9432 Жыл бұрын

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

@warriorpoet2968 Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin'

@raelynnfitzwater2855 Жыл бұрын

I always love your music!

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Raelynn

@BiornBear 11 ай бұрын

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

@TinaThevarge Жыл бұрын

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.

@karenr67 Жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@TheRedneckprepper Жыл бұрын

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

@johngallagher2313 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Never owned a crosscut saw. Might have to try one.

@williamwaha3193 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@Barbarra63297 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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)

@ttgandydancer Жыл бұрын

Can't Wait! 😁

@jitwitty Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, James

@keithinthemountains6450 Жыл бұрын

Pa Mac woulda been proud!

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

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

@donald6427 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@tropifiori Жыл бұрын

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

@ScoutCrafter Жыл бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin', ScoutCrafter

@donaldgarmon7368 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rbnhd1976 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks pa

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin', rbnhd1976

@robertmarino2158 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Mael01369 Жыл бұрын

More please

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

coming up, Mael

@wesleyyoung-tx2hm Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your channel thank you for your hard work.

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Wesley!

@WilliamTMusil Жыл бұрын

Hiya. Glad to hear you.

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Hey there, William

@elizabethjohnson475 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin', Elizabeth

@jamesburns8247 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jsmxwll Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, a lance tooth is a tooth that has parallel sides thena wedge at the end rather than a continuous wedge. At least that's what my great grandpa taught me.

@montelott8570 4 ай бұрын

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

@farmhandscompanion 4 ай бұрын

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