The scene from Crocodile Dundee comes to mind. That's not a saw...this is a saw. Then you pull out the 3120. I like Herne for the name, though, short for Hernea.
Recommendation for a name of the big saw - Helga. I have done a fair amount slabbing and cutting a table top is easiest done with an Alaska mill frame for the big saw. Cookie slices tend to crack and split big time so definitely keep it out of the sun. They make products to slow down the drying time so cracking doesn’t happen but an exterior latex paint works well to paint it with. This lets the moisture come very slowly so the slab stays intact. GNI:)
Don't get to see a 3120 run very often!!! What a hoss!! A 5' bar might be a bit too much to be practical, LOL!! So, we know a 395 (and I'd guess a 592 also) are pretty thirsty saws, but how thirsty is a 3120? I'd like to take one for a ride sometime, but my little 395 takes care of all my big stuff so far. Right now I've only got a 32" for it, but I keep threatening to get a 42" "just in case". Good Nite Irene, wherever you are!!
In light of Big Ash's passing, I feel it necessary to say a few words: For those who knew him, Big Ash was a monarch: A tree who stood out amongst all of his brethren. Standing strong and tall for nearly 160 years, he weathered countless winter storms, freezing and baking temperatures, strong winds, soaking rains, and pelting hail. He provided shaded respite for those looking to escape the blazing summer sun, and a place for farmers to leave discarded items such as chains and rebar. Many a woodland creature sought shelter amongst his branches, including birds that nestled in his branches and those that simply stopped to rest for a moment or two mid-flight. Even after a long, brave, arduous battle with the nefarious Emerald Ash Borer, which he would ultimately lose, Big Ash continued to provide shelter to mice within his warm and safe inner chambers. Let us not mourn the death of Big Ash, but rather celebrate his long and fruitful life. For his death will not be in vain, for even though he no longer stands tall and proud, his legacy will live on in the heat and comfort that he will continue to provide to countless cold souls as he lives on in beautiful stacks of firewood and dancing flames behind the hearth. We salute you Big Ash! You will never be forgotten. Amen.
Hi Chris! - a helper handle is pretty inexpensive and would allow a better cut with two guys. It bolts on to those two holes on the end of the bar. Something to think about if you're making your Dad a clean table top. Awesome video, as usual. Have a great day!
The lesson that I am taking away from this outing is. For the purposes of fire wood , there is no reason to allow a tree to get larger than 23" in diameter. If you are planting trees for fine furniture, sure go ahead and go crazy. Imagine if that were black oak ? Or walnut. This was some kind of adventure. Glad you took the time to share it.
Yep...That is a lot of firewood!! And even if it wasn't the easiest route. You 3 got er done!💪💪💪 Might need a slightly less aggressive chain for the 3120 especially in dry/hard Ash. This one looks totally exhausting! I believe sometimes when chains hit steel or concrete it can actually slightly bend some teeth. No matter how much sharpening you do from then on. It will never cut correctly again and might be what happened with 592 chain? Because it was worn down but still should have had some life left yet. Have a great weekend, Woodhounds!
That definitely a tork monster saw. I don’t know how the old boys did it. There lot Tougher in the early sixties my dad was packing 909 homelite in the wood with 2 1/2 gallons of gas. That would kill most of us now. Nice video look forward to tomorrow’s. Keep up the good work.
Great video that day Chris! Love the live on locations / family videos 😊! Good sawing and chunking up those rounds, enjoying seeing that big 3120 in action! Andrew from NB :)
Chris, are you going to get/make a handle for the front of the bar? Would like to see how much more manageable that thing is when two guys are involved.
Imagine how much more effective that saw would be with a 36" bar on it. 36x2 is more than enough to cut through those logs. She's a beast though, that's for sure.
As a member of the husqvarna convention of the USA. Yes putting echo bar oil in a husky saw is illegal and entails a very hefty fine unless a sincere public apology is issued immediately!!! LOL
I missed the episode where you explained why you had to leave the old Woodward. Would you please explain to me.🥰🥰 love your shows. Watch it every day, some times I even binge. You are a good guy. I have lots of respect for you. You keep it clean and tasteful.
The answer to this question and many more can be found in a video that was made a while ago titled Your Questions Answered. The neighbor complained About his wood yard and he had to either hide it at great expense or relocate. Which Has been a blessing.
I take rakers down on a new chain right out of the box as well, IMHO whether a person does 1-2-3-4 passes depends as much on the guy leaning on the file from light to aggressive as the number of strokes😉. Which is one of the reasons I prefer to use a raker gauge when available as it keeps things consistent throughout the life of the chain. YMMV
@@InTheWoodyard obviously I cannot feel it in a video but I can see and hear that slight bit of chatter I prefer when the rakers are just right not too little or too much and yes saw n hand you can feel it as well.
I am curious at the end of chain life where you replaced the chain because you stated it quit cutting if at that point you ever tried setting the rakers with a gauge to see if it would get the chain cutting again?
Days gone by. My boys and I owned one of those monster right along with the jonsereds 2095. Believe it or not we still have red oak in Michigan that need these saws. But they were killers. We called ours "agent orange" because that saw would wear you down. To start the 2095 was our biggest one. Sometimes we needed two of these heavyweights. Then agent orange. Really enjoy your videos. Extra care with those big saws with any saw really. Don't envy you at all. Be careful and good luck.
Great job, that 60" must be quite a challenge to operate. I can't imagine pioneers clearing 40 acres of this with an axe to plant crops, in the spare time building a cabin to live in out of it.
@In The Woodyard amazing, I was thinking the exact same thing, but didn't want to type all that in. Mom was born on the Minnesota homestead in 1910. It had 200 acres of oak, they cleared it to open fields to grow alpha for their dairy, and built a saw mill to cut material needed to build the 3 story farm house. She had 7 brothers and 6 sisters, but 4 didn't survive childhood. Grandpa died at 29 in a tractor accident, and grandma was on her own. Tough stubborn Norwegians. Stay safe.
Once your saw chain cutters get worn halfway, drop one file size to keep the shape of the gullet. It makes a huge difference. Just filmed a video of a chain worn about halfway that needs gullet reshaping versus a brand new ome, both very sharp. 4-6sec difference between the two saw chains. Try a size smaller file or sharpening bit to see if that makes a difference. With all the cutting you do, would be a good one to film for your viewers.
I was just about to make the same comment. His chain had a ski slope instead of a nice "C" in the gullet. If he dropped down to a 13/64 or even better a 3/16 file and hogged out the ski slope he'd be cutting all the way to the witness marks. Racing chains all have practically no top tooth left but an almost perfect "C." On my grinder when the top plate of a 3/8 chain gets half worn I drop down from a normal 3/16" wheel to a 1/8" grinding wheel in order to get the gullet with a perfect "C." I can grind all the way to the witness mark and the chip removal increases with chain speed as there is less drag due to a reduction in the size of the top plate. This is why .325 chain offers a narrow kerf option to increase chain speed.
@OBX Koastie talked to a friend via text messaging and he mentioned the smaller file. Busy bucking some big wood, but nowhere near the size of that big ash. Hope to be able to move in the morning. LOL!
hi there good sawing , i like you saw with the cat wiscars on it , getting those chunks out of the woods will work you ,then splitting , you will earn that wood . john
Kenny is like the ever ready bunny. He just goes and goes and goes and goes and goes and goes I’m wondering has he ever dropped a tree on Eric or come close because he doesn’t give Eric chance to even blow his nose and he’s dropping a little him towards him.
That was awesome seeing that 3120xp with a 60 inch bar cutting that big ash tree. When that wood is split I was thinking there is about 5 maybe 7 cords of wood.
I was gonna buy the "big boy" Stihl and probably a 42 inch bar, but after watching your vids with the BIG Husky and a 60 I think I'll pass.....I am too old and flabby and got a couple of the 066's (one has got a big bore kit....) Yeah, more fun watchin' you guys...... (less strenuous too) Trees aren't that big in NW SD anyhow....😁😁😁😁😁
I have a 3120 with a 60 inch bar and it seems to cut quicker than that demo even in Australian hardwood maybe that saw needs a little tune up good job even so
@@InTheWoodyard hmmm, I honestly don’t notice a difference in speed or the chips are still nice and big. And I cut mostly green oak, hard maple, hickory and ash.
Looked to me like that 60" bar was overkill! You could've done all the same cuttin' with a 58" bar!! - Your chain might last longer or cut better if you checked the rakers with a jointer, every time. You'll cut better noodles too! I'm always amazed by how fast they dry out, and what fantastical fire starters they are, and how many chuckers don't bother saving them!! - Somebody was prob mistreating Kenny's tractor. My guess is a woods troll. I got a bunch of them here too! They're always breakin' stuff, and losin' stuff! Ya gotta keep an eye out for 'em all the time!! GNI
Amazing tree, were you able to save a chunk for your Dad's table top? My guess is that the tree is 5 1/2 cords, regardless the biggest tree that I have ever seen. Even better that it is ash. the New England saying about ash is this " cut today, burn tomorrow." HA! It certainly will make you some money, thanks for sharing!
I cut down a big ash at the beginning of the year, was over 3 feet across and gave about 11 face cords, so this should be even more (although that one was higher)
I think the reason you are having so much trouble with that 3120 cutting is they only recommend a 42” bar max not to mention I believe that saw was rebuilt if I remember right from the Novice Lumberjack Boedy who you bought it from. Also as you said the wood is really hard. Great job cleaning that mess up.
It might be all Husqvarna "recommends" (straight from their legal department...), but 42 certainly is not all that a 3120 is capable of. The 3120 is the biggest saw Husqvarna makes, so what other saw would they make that big orange 60" bar for?
It is dry ash that we cut purposely the wrong way to see what it would do.....it cut. And a 60" bar is made for what saw then, that is THE biggest one made????
You can go down to a nub if you want but in my opinion and professional loggers opinions about 2/3 of the way to the end for best cutting and that can be anywhere from 6-8 or 10-12? if your wood is clean and you don't hit anything bad.
mr chris guy, get yourself a full house chain for the smaller XP, no reason your running a skip chain. Them saws stock have plenty of power to pull a full house semi chisel or full chisel chain (at max recommended bar lengths). Been running a full house semi chisel 28" bar on my 562XP for like 5-6 years now and it still shreds, and a full house semi chisel 36" on my 592. Make that Oak cry, not problems at all.
@@InTheWoodyard sure looked like u had a skip chain on that smaller saw you had put a new chain on, but my bad if not. BTW love what you do man. You're not to far north, someday I'll have to come saw hi if it would ever please the court haha.
The scene from Crocodile Dundee comes to mind. That's not a saw...this is a saw. Then you pull out the 3120. I like Herne for the name, though, short for Hernea.
Yup, good one!
You’re right about the 3120 being a beast I have a 36 inch bar on mine and it only comes out for the big wood. It’s usually eucalyptus oak or pine.
Yup, it is a big girl!
Recommendation for a name of the big saw - Helga. I have done a fair amount slabbing and cutting a table top is easiest done with an Alaska mill frame for the big saw. Cookie slices tend to crack and split big time so definitely keep it out of the sun. They make products to slow down the drying time so cracking doesn’t happen but an exterior latex paint works well to paint it with. This lets the moisture come very slowly so the slab stays intact. GNI:)
Thanks for the tip!
They came, they sawed, they conquered.
Yup, thanks Ann Marie!
Don't get to see a 3120 run very often!!! What a hoss!! A 5' bar might be a bit too much to be practical, LOL!! So, we know a 395 (and I'd guess a 592 also) are pretty thirsty saws, but how thirsty is a 3120? I'd like to take one for a ride sometime, but my little 395 takes care of all my big stuff so far. Right now I've only got a 32" for it, but I keep threatening to get a 42" "just in case".
Good Nite Irene, wherever you are!!
Yup, it was mostly just for fun and fro the video!
Im in Awe of that big saw!! Glad you brought us along!!!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks, you too!
That 3120 is a Beast!
What a workout.
Yup!
In light of Big Ash's passing, I feel it necessary to say a few words:
For those who knew him, Big Ash was a monarch: A tree who stood out amongst all of his brethren. Standing strong and tall for nearly 160 years, he weathered countless winter storms, freezing and baking temperatures, strong winds, soaking rains, and pelting hail. He provided shaded respite for those looking to escape the blazing summer sun, and a place for farmers to leave discarded items such as chains and rebar. Many a woodland creature sought shelter amongst his branches, including birds that nestled in his branches and those that simply stopped to rest for a moment or two mid-flight. Even after a long, brave, arduous battle with the nefarious Emerald Ash Borer, which he would ultimately lose, Big Ash continued to provide shelter to mice within his warm and safe inner chambers.
Let us not mourn the death of Big Ash, but rather celebrate his long and fruitful life. For his death will not be in vain, for even though he no longer stands tall and proud, his legacy will live on in the heat and comfort that he will continue to provide to countless cold souls as he lives on in beautiful stacks of firewood and dancing flames behind the hearth. We salute you Big Ash! You will never be forgotten. Amen.
Very well said...😪😪
Good one!!!!!
Wow amazing video 👍👍
Happy to hear you take two swipes on the rakers on a new chain. I do the same. Love that nice little pull it has into the wood. 👍
Right on!
What a beast of a chainsaw! My arms are getting tired just watching the video!
Arms, back, legs
Yup, it is big!
Hi Chris! - a helper handle is pretty inexpensive and would allow a better cut with two guys. It bolts on to those two holes on the end of the bar. Something to think about if you're making your Dad a clean table top. Awesome video, as usual. Have a great day!
Yup, I want to get one!
The lesson that I am taking away from this outing is.
For the purposes of fire wood , there is no reason to allow a tree to get larger than 23" in diameter.
If you are planting trees for fine furniture, sure go ahead and go crazy.
Imagine if that were black oak ? Or walnut.
This was some kind of adventure. Glad you took the time to share it.
Yup, 22-23" is big enough!
Yep...That is a lot of firewood!! And even if it wasn't the easiest route. You 3 got er done!💪💪💪
Might need a slightly less aggressive chain for the 3120 especially in dry/hard Ash. This one looks totally exhausting! I believe sometimes when chains hit steel or concrete it can actually slightly bend some teeth. No matter how much sharpening you do from then on. It will never cut correctly again and might be what happened with 592 chain? Because it was worn down but still should have had some life left yet.
Have a great weekend, Woodhounds!
Yup, that dry ash is very hard wood to cut, most people do not know that. And yes the old chain on the 592 was done!
Try the Oregon 27rx chain on your big saw ,teeth are 12-14" apart. It will keep your rpm's up
Thanks for the tip!!!!
That definitely a tork monster saw. I don’t know how the old boys did it. There lot Tougher in the early sixties my dad was packing 909 homelite in the wood with 2 1/2 gallons of gas. That would kill most of us now. Nice video look forward to tomorrow’s. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Dan!
Great video that day Chris! Love the live on locations / family videos 😊! Good sawing and chunking up those rounds, enjoying seeing that big 3120 in action! Andrew from NB :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
G’morning Carlsons. That’s what she said !! Thing looks HEAVY. I’m guessing theres 11-13 face cords.
GoodNightIrene
I think it will be more like 15 -18ish
Great work Chris! And good Friday morning..
Thanks!!
Morning Chris. Not too many guys on this Planet, would have attempted what you and your brothers have done. Great job🪵💪👍
If I'd take on that project,
Somebody would be prescribing a psychiatric evaluation ,
I'd be in for a 24 hour evaluation.
🤪🤪🤪🥴😊
It was a lot of fun!
Ha!
Chris, are you going to get/make a handle for the front of the bar? Would like to see how much more manageable that thing is when two guys are involved.
I would like to yes!
I’m in love with the Oregon EXL chain it’s all I run now
Yup, good ones!
All I can say is wow good video again
Thanks!!!
Good morning all!
Hello!!
Good Job- You guys earned that firewood.
Yup, thanks!!!
Now that Kenny has finally found a saw he's happy with, we can safely say any saw smaller than a 3120XP is a weenie saw!
Haaaa! Yup!
Nice work all of you put in for your dad. I think you should name the beast...nuts b dragon..😅
Thanks, ha!
You guys are the best cutters ever! KC Don 😉
Wow, thanks!
Imagine how much more effective that saw would be with a 36" bar on it. 36x2 is more than enough to cut through those logs. She's a beast though, that's for sure.
found a 42" b&c on a 088 about max for hardwood but it's no 3120😜, 60" b&c probably equates to better viewer content or cutting softwoods.
Yup, but not as much fun.
EXACTLY!
Good morning Chris!!😊😊
Victory with the ash tree!!😀😀👍👍
Take care buddy!!😀😀💚💚
Logger Al
Morning Al, yup, she put up a good fight but saws and gravity won the day.
That saw is a beast!
yup!
Chris nothing like 👍 team work ❤😊🪵🪵🪵👍🪵🪵🪵🪵
Yup, it is a good thing!
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching Larry!
As a member of the husqvarna convention of the USA. Yes putting echo bar oil in a husky saw is illegal and entails a very hefty fine unless a sincere public apology is issued immediately!!! LOL
I am sorry. Does that count???
@@InTheWoodyard LOL Yes:)
Now imagine that Husky 120 with a 24 or 32 inch bar!
Maybe a 12" ????? Ha!!!
Boy that saw has some snort in her!!👍👍GNI
Yup, a little bit!
I missed the episode where you explained why you had to leave the old Woodward. Would you please explain to me.🥰🥰 love your shows. Watch it every day, some times I even binge. You are a good guy. I have lots of respect for you. You keep it clean and tasteful.
The answer to this question and many more can be found in a video that was made a while ago titled Your Questions Answered.
The neighbor complained About his wood yard and he had to either hide it at great expense or relocate.
Which
Has been a blessing.
Jean has it!
Thanks!
I take rakers down on a new chain right out of the box as well, IMHO whether a person does 1-2-3-4 passes depends as much on the guy leaning on the file from light to aggressive as the number of strokes😉. Which is one of the reasons I prefer to use a raker gauge when available as it keeps things consistent throughout the life of the chain. YMMV
Yup, I agree! A lot can be felt as it cuts too, as far as if it needs more or less.
@@InTheWoodyard obviously I cannot feel it in a video but I can see and hear that slight bit of chatter I prefer when the rakers are just right not too little or too much and yes saw n hand you can feel it as well.
I am curious at the end of chain life where you replaced the chain because you stated it quit cutting if at that point you ever tried setting the rakers with a gauge to see if it would get the chain cutting again?
Big Bertha for the win
Ha!!! MAYBE SO!
Days gone by. My boys and I owned one of those monster right along with the jonsereds 2095. Believe it or not we still have red oak in Michigan that need these saws. But they were killers. We called ours "agent orange" because that saw would wear you down. To start the 2095 was our biggest one. Sometimes we needed two of these heavyweights. Then agent orange. Really enjoy your videos. Extra care with those big saws with any saw really. Don't envy you at all. Be careful and good luck.
Thanks, we had a lot of fun!
The 3120 beast conquers again!
Yup!
Good morning Chris and friends , I feel your pain with that big saw uffda . Keep on cutting
it was fun!
Great job, that 60" must be quite a challenge to operate. I can't imagine pioneers clearing 40 acres of this with an axe to plant crops, in the spare time building a cabin to live in out of it.
Yup, that is why they all died before 50 and had 12 kids!
@In The Woodyard amazing, I was thinking the exact same thing, but didn't want to type all that in. Mom was born on the Minnesota homestead in 1910. It had 200 acres of oak, they cleared it to open fields to grow alpha for their dairy, and built a saw mill to cut material needed to build the 3 story farm house. She had 7 brothers and 6 sisters, but 4 didn't survive childhood. Grandpa died at 29 in a tractor accident, and grandma was on her own. Tough stubborn Norwegians. Stay safe.
Does that big saw have 120cc’s. I don’t know if I have the chops for a tree that big. You guys are amazing.
Yes it is 120cc
I love it. Not a Stihl in sight 🎉
Thou shall not stihl, it is on the top ten list list.
How well does the chain oiler work on the big saw?
Fine now that we know how to use it! It has a lockout for full oil flow.
Once your saw chain cutters get worn halfway, drop one file size to keep the shape of the gullet. It makes a huge difference. Just filmed a video of a chain worn about halfway that needs gullet reshaping versus a brand new ome, both very sharp. 4-6sec difference between the two saw chains. Try a size smaller file or sharpening bit to see if that makes a difference. With all the cutting you do, would be a good one to film for your viewers.
I was just about to make the same comment. His chain had a ski slope instead of a nice "C" in the gullet. If he dropped down to a 13/64 or even better a 3/16 file and hogged out the ski slope he'd be cutting all the way to the witness marks. Racing chains all have practically no top tooth left but an almost perfect "C."
On my grinder when the top plate of a 3/8 chain gets half worn I drop down from a normal 3/16" wheel to a 1/8" grinding wheel in order to get the gullet with a perfect "C." I can grind all the way to the witness mark and the chip removal increases with chain speed as there is less drag due to a reduction in the size of the top plate. This is why .325 chain offers a narrow kerf option to increase chain speed.
@OBX Koastie talked to a friend via text messaging and he mentioned the smaller file. Busy bucking some big wood, but nowhere near the size of that big ash. Hope to be able to move in the morning. LOL!
maybe so.
Yup, or just put a new chain on.
hi there good sawing , i like you saw with the cat wiscars on it , getting those chunks out of the woods will work you ,then splitting , you will earn that wood . john
Yup, firewood is a lot of work!
Ann and Bill here.
Hello Mr. Bill, tell Ann Marie the cats are getting fat and lazy!
Name for your big aggressive beast of a saw that bites. Tyson!
Ha! Good one!
Such a big bar
It is medium size, there are 12' bars too!!!
Are you running a skip tooth chain on the 60 inch bar ? It clears the chips better and keeps the revs higher
Yup.Yup.
Kenny is like the ever ready bunny. He just goes and goes and goes and goes and goes and goes I’m wondering has he ever dropped a tree on Eric or come close because he doesn’t give Eric chance to even blow his nose and he’s dropping a little him towards him.
Yup, he does just go.
That was awesome seeing that 3120xp with a 60 inch bar cutting that big ash tree. When that wood is split I was thinking there is about 5 maybe 7 cords of wood.
Yes, I agree 5-7 cords is very possible!
I was gonna buy the "big boy" Stihl and probably a 42 inch bar, but after watching your vids with the BIG Husky and a 60 I think I'll pass.....I am too old and flabby and got a couple of the 066's (one has got a big bore kit....) Yeah, more fun watchin' you guys...... (less strenuous too) Trees aren't that big in NW SD anyhow....😁😁😁😁😁
It is fun!
Could you call it Christine?
After the car in the movie.
I must admit It has cured me of wanting a saw that big.
Yup, she is a big girl!
Call the big saw T-Rex! It will eat anything!!
Do T-rex's eat anything, I never saw one around here??? Ha!!! Good name!!
What do you think of the 3120xp for the king kong wood?
It is big and it cuts.
Remind me that I'll never need a bar that long ever 😂
For any reason
We did not either but it sure was fun!
Fun is a good reason!
@@InTheWoodyard fun is a great reason.
Wow! What a monster. A bit excessive most of the time but for videos I bet it's fun!
Yup and yes!
Good Morning Woodhounds!!
Hello!!!
Just got a 572XP lot faster than my 562Xp but I love them both!! I just started a channel not to good at it but were trying LOL!
Nice saws!!
I have a 3120 with a 60 inch bar and it seems to cut quicker than that demo even in Australian hardwood maybe that saw needs a little tune up good job even so
Maybe so!
I am say this as a joke! (Do it the hard way and brag about it.) I like it. I look forward to your videos every day.
Thanks.
Oh and cross grain ash had to put a whooping on that chain. That’s some hard stuff for sure!
yup, tough stuff!
Happy day for the fire wood
Every day is a happy day for firewood!
@@InTheWoodyard that is very true
I use the same chains and am able to sharpen them all the way down to little nubs. I use a hand file so I wonder if that's the difference.
The pros chuck their chains when they are 2/3 used up for a reason. Yes they will cut but not as fast so you are loosing time and production.
@@InTheWoodyard hmmm, I honestly don’t notice a difference in speed or the chips are still nice and big. And I cut mostly green oak, hard maple, hickory and ash.
Looked to me like that 60" bar was overkill! You could've done all the same cuttin' with a 58" bar!! - Your chain might last longer or cut better if you checked the rakers with a jointer, every time. You'll cut better noodles too! I'm always amazed by how fast they dry out, and what fantastical fire starters they are, and how many chuckers don't bother saving them!! - Somebody was prob mistreating Kenny's tractor. My guess is a woods troll. I got a bunch of them here too! They're always breakin' stuff, and losin' stuff! Ya gotta keep an eye out for 'em all the time!! GNI
Yup, it was more than needed but it was fun!
Amazing tree, were you able to save a chunk for your Dad's table top? My guess is that the tree is 5 1/2 cords, regardless the biggest tree that I have ever seen. Even better that it is ash. the New England saying about ash is this " cut today, burn tomorrow." HA! It certainly will make you some money, thanks for sharing!
Yup, it was a big one!
I cut down a big ash at the beginning of the year, was over 3 feet across and gave about 11 face cords, so this should be even more (although that one was higher)
Wow that means this one should be twice that....wow!
I think the reason you are having so much trouble with that 3120 cutting is they only recommend a 42” bar max not to mention I believe that saw was rebuilt if I remember right from the Novice Lumberjack Boedy who you bought it from. Also as you said the wood is really hard. Great job cleaning that mess up.
It might be all Husqvarna "recommends" (straight from their legal department...), but 42 certainly is not all that a 3120 is capable of. The 3120 is the biggest saw Husqvarna makes, so what other saw would they make that big orange 60" bar for?
It is dry ash that we cut purposely the wrong way to see what it would do.....it cut. And a 60" bar is made for what saw then, that is THE biggest one made????
yup!
@@InTheWoodyard great point. Just quoting there own site.
@@BKD70 good point. Probably not making their bar for a Stihl 881😆. Never mind they say max 41” bar.
Awesome saw!
Sure is!
I can 't wait till tomorrow, Today I will buy one ! 🙂
Good choice!
I'm a old mountain guy, but I think you should name her Big Bertha!
Ha, maybe so!
My current chain is done. I keep sharpening it, and it doesn't seem to do much cutting.. so, just like you, it's time to replace it
Yup!!
Hi Chris the saw is Godzilla...lol
Yup, maybe so!
On a scale from 1 to 10: how hard would you say the 60 inch bar is to handle? The lever seems to be enormous…
It can be done but not for long, I guess compared to chopping it all with an axe, it was pretty easy. Maybe a 6 or 7 not impossible.
Call her bouncing Betty!
Yup, she does that too!
That's sure beat "Texas chainsaw massacre".
Thanks!
How many times can you sharpen a chain before it is no longer worth sharpening?
You can go down to a nub if you want but in my opinion and professional loggers opinions about 2/3 of the way to the end for best cutting and that can be anywhere from 6-8 or 10-12? if your wood is clean and you don't hit anything bad.
just had one red oak log 14000lbs [crane guy told me ] buckle up 69'' at bottom . 462cm with 20'' bar did great job and excavator lots firewood
Sounds like a good one!
What is the kick back like on the big saw?
Not bad, it is so heavy it does not do much.
Crazy amount of wood in that tree! Awesome carnage fellas👍🏻👍🏻 GNI
Oh yeah! Probably 5-6 or more cords???
What does that bar and chain run? I'm guessing around $400.00?
Yup, pretty close for a bunch of renewable fun!
Chris you just made up my mind 3120 is my next saw... skipping the 500i and 592xp...😏
Haaaa! The 592 is more that enough saw for 99.5% of people and 99.9% of jobs.
The big saw needs a name, simple answer "Big Syd"
Good one!
Well Chris, you keep saying you need a saw with more power... Are you going to find a 24" bar and buck with it or have you met your limit
Maybe we will put a 12" bar on just for fun some day!!!!!
I d love to see a moisture test on that beast of a tree. Will it dry as fast as a typical ash log? Does size really matter? Lol
It is probably like most dead ash trees 26-28% and yes once it is split it will dry fast like any other ash ...3 months all good!
Nice video.
Thanks!
Do you own stock in pink electrical tape?
No, pink DUCT tape.
mr chris guy, get yourself a full house chain for the smaller XP, no reason your running a skip chain. Them saws stock have plenty of power to pull a full house semi chisel or full chisel chain (at max recommended bar lengths). Been running a full house semi chisel 28" bar on my 562XP for like 5-6 years now and it still shreds, and a full house semi chisel 36" on my 592. Make that Oak cry, not problems at all.
The only saw I have with a skip tooth chain is the 3120. The rest are all full and always have been.
@@InTheWoodyard sure looked like u had a skip chain on that smaller saw you had put a new chain on, but my bad if not. BTW love what you do man. You're not to far north, someday I'll have to come saw hi if it would ever please the court haha.
Beastie Boys at it again. I’d call the saw “Mule” because it surely kicks Ash😂
Ha! Yes it does!
I had a 42 inch. ( I think 42) and that was more than I could handle for over a couple cuts
Yup, 42 is big!
Husqy 3120XP & 395XP only loooooooooooooooooooooooveeeee!!!!
Wow biggins!!
I think Billy Ray needs to tune that saw.
It is a used old saw that we just got so yes it needs work.
Wow. Felicitaciones
Thanks for watching!
B B. ( Ball Buster )
Ha!!
You need to tune the saw a bit to get it back into the gurgle while pulling the chain. It's struggling! Also a skip tooth chain would be much better
yup
Should have taken an Alaskan Mill along and cut me some new tables 😅
First we need to have one.
That's a lot of noodling done on those massive rounds. Did anyone have a ripping chain for that job?
Yup, I had a ripping chain, I ripped with it.
How to make a 20# saw feel light...Just run a 42 pounder first. What a beast.
Yup!!!!!