Thanks for sharing this. This is now how I measure my wood when cutting. I just started a TH-cam channel called Firewood on the Hill and have already had comments about the zips ties. They asked if I got that from you and I was like yes. I look forward to learning more from you.
I can see how the ziptie method would be super useful for those of us who only have one saw and we use it for limbing as well. The ties would not be much of a hinderance compared to a rigid attachment. Excellent Idea!
I have zip ties on 3 of my saws and I love this method! I didn't realize that you taped them to the handle so I'll give it a try. Thanks for all the great tips!
Cut a slit in the middle of the zip tie bag instead of cutting the top off. You grab them by the middle and fold them and pull them out, and you can stick them back in too. And you can throw the bag around and they can't fall out of the bag.
If you have a bunch of loose ones, you can bundle them together and wrap a smaller zip tie to band them up together. When the bundle gets smaller you tie the zip each time. No bag needed
The very first time I seen you do this I said man that’s genus, so I tried it out months ago but I used bright orange color. And man it works wonders so thank you Chris. 😎
Just found this video what an ingenious idea and so simple just put some on my saw for my rounds for my road side stand 👍👍👍 thanks so much didn’t want to spend a lot of money for something to Measure the wood
Last video you said it was nice to stack out of the tractor bucket, less bending. Ohio Wood Burner bought a second trailer to load the splits into as they come off the machine. He can stack out of the trailer with the second trailer available for deliveries. His thought is that he's to old to pick it off the floor to stack.
ROFL! I've used pick spray paint on my tools of many years. It was because of my son. He was the "absent minded professor". He has a brilliant mind and loved building things and helping me around the farm... however, he would just leave things wherever he had been. Pink on the tools helped me A LOT in tool recovery! Plus, I'm secure in my manhood. Pink is hot! lol
GREAT IDEA!!!!! Sure beats the measure and mark (That's what I've been doing; So primitive!!!!) Time saving as well. Thanks for getting me out of the "Cave"!! Thanks.
I always thought you put curb feelers on the Husky - great suggestion - now I regret the purchase of the Acc-U-Mark - Thanks for the great suggestion - cheers
Well on a production level the zip ties make sense to,me.. For most of us not on this production level as Chris is the other methods work great... I also just got an Acc-U-Mark this last week so my plan is to use it this week..
Just tarped my wood here in Oregon. We have had this summer, .04 inches of rain since June 21 in Salem. We had as high temp at 117 degrees. 40 days 90+ temp.The oak I cut from the February ice storms is 24% on the moisture meter. Douglas fir at 17%. Rain coming next weekend. Still warm 70's and 80's. Unusual to have oak about ready in less than a year. But this has been a hot, very dry summer for us with low humidity. I like the zip tie measure method. I usually use a 16" broom handle, tape measure, or hand saw or chalk to make a mark.
Oh my, since when did wood chuck, start wearing chaps,and a shield. Your still my knowledge put, thanks for sharing and as always be safe my northern friend
Hi Chris. I’ve used the bar method to measure for many years. With my 16” or 18” bar, it’s very easy to do. I actually made a video about it. I can keep within 1/4 or 1/2 inch of 16 consistently using the method. And it’s become muscle memory at this point. Cut/measure/cut. -Chad #purplecollarlife
Great tip. I seen a device that attaches to the handle that uses a red dot laser. I would think it would be hard to see especially in sunny conditions. I myself carry a small pocket tape measure and a short piece of a yellow lumber crayon and go down the log or piece of wood and mark my cuts. On another note I recently purchased a Oregon 72EXJ chain to try out and so far I really like it. I always ran Stihl chain. I also purchased a Husqvarna X Cut and I'm running it now and like it as well.
Morning Chris, your zip tie gauge is very effective. Have you ever wondered how many blocks you have cut ?, at least from the truckloads you’ve bought. Guessing maybe 250- 300 logs per load? Good rainy day project, in your “free time”you can ponder it. Lot of dumb “challenges on the tube” like the freaking egg, like watching paint dry, be curious to see cutters eye ball lengths, put them on end and see how consistent they are. Maybe you could start a “challenge “
Thanks for sharing Chris. By the way I really like Dremel. My son has a 12 volt sharpener but the trouble with that is you have to have 12 volt battery handy. Have a great rest of the day!!
B4 last yr i always used tape and chalk but if ur log is wet chalk doesn't mark so well. Using try strap method i am surprisingly more accurate and way faster. They should sell saws with try straps and instructions
i wonder if you could get a curb feeler to work to measure the length of a log to cut. (rember when they use to use curb feelers on cars so you would not scrape your tires against the curb)
Jobar teflon measuring rod is what it's called... mounts to the bolts.. and Stihl makes a version that mounts to the screws under handle.. you need longer screws though to mount it properly
Thanks Chris for the extra detail, I've been using just the 1 zip tie and no electrical tape and gets knocked back all the time will set it up like you've shown.
I have the zip ties on all three of my saws. I used to use a measuring stick. I noticed the bodies on my saws are 16 inches long. I have two husqvarna and an echo. All three bodies are the same length.
I use the mungo marker when I’m cutting a lot of poles that aren’t stacked. Takes time to mark them but it’s fast cutting! Sorry Chris, you aren’t any better looking today the you were yesterday!!
Great simple idea, but I keep my saw in a case and transport it that way also, so I would have to leave the zip ties loose so I could spin them on the handle so that they didn't get bent in the case.
I like this idea, but I would mark the log before cutting. The reason is unless your logs are cut exactly on a multiple of 16 then you’ll end up with a small drop. By marking the log, you can adjust it a little so you don’t have chunks at the end.
Thanks for yet another great video, Chris. Good idea to put whiskers on the saw. By the way, how old is that hat you are wearing and could it tell any good stories? My guess would be, yes, indeed it could.
@@InTheWoodyard auh thanks. Being an essential worker ain’t what it’s all cracked up to be 😆 Even more so now that I have a bunch of guests to take care of.
@@guerrydotson3213 thanks G. Yeah I haven’t seen much of SS. Well with the latest developments I may be having a lot more time on my hands to devote to my business and content.
@@InTheWoodyard Viewers can also increase the speed of the video by using the gear icon and turn on closed captioning. Don't change your presentation style!
I cut my first cord with a stick and marker. The following day I added those zipties, saves so much time. Just one of the hundred tricks I've learned watching your channel. Cheers
This was one of the best tips I’ve seen on the Tube. I’ve been doing this since I started watching your channel and tell all my wood cutting guys. I love it! You should have patented it!
One of the best tips of all time. Chunking the stick and spray can.
Thanks Chris.
Glad to help, In have tried everything ad this is the easiest for me too!
How am I just not seeing this. Freaking brilliant!!!
It works ..thanks for watching!
I started doing this after seeing it on your videos. It's by far the best and quickest way. Thanks Chris
Thanks other Chris!
I have done the Mingo Marker, Tape and chock, The guess ...I now use your whiskers method.
Give it a go if you don't like it no biggie, zip ties are pennies!
Thanks for sharing this. This is now how I measure my wood when cutting. I just started a TH-cam channel called Firewood on the Hill and have already had comments about the zips ties. They asked if I got that from you and I was like yes. I look forward to learning more from you.
Very cool! Thanks!
I can see how the ziptie method would be super useful for those of us who only have one saw and we use it for limbing as well. The ties would not be much of a hinderance compared to a rigid attachment. Excellent Idea!
Yup, they work great!
I'm so glad you told me to come back to this video. I'm definitely gonna give it a shot today, hopefully. Thanks Chris!
Awesome, go for it!
I have zip ties on 3 of my saws and I love this method! I didn't realize that you taped them to the handle so I'll give it a try. Thanks for all the great tips!
I am glad it worked for you!
Cut a slit in the middle of the zip tie bag instead of cutting the top off. You grab them by the middle and fold them and pull them out, and you can stick them back in too. And you can throw the bag around and they can't fall out of the bag.
Yes, the next time I buy some I will do that, I have a bunch to use up first!
Thanks for this great idea! Tim
@@CliffsideStables
No probs! I got it from AvE. Very smart guy.
Brilliant.
If you have a bunch of loose ones, you can bundle them together and wrap a smaller zip tie to band them up together. When the bundle gets smaller you tie the zip each time. No bag needed
Marking the guide bar. That is how I currently measure the rounds to cut. The zip ties look like the answer. Going to the store. Thanks.
Awesome..thanks!
The very first time I seen you do this I said man that’s genus, so I tried it out months ago but I used bright orange color. And man it works wonders so thank you Chris. 😎
Glad I could help!
I know it's Sunday but I thought we're going to see you tackling cutting them piles have a good day
you will very soon, I have a video every day and I have a lot of stuff to get done and the log piles are on the list!
Just found this video what an ingenious idea and so simple just put some on my saw for my rounds for my road side stand 👍👍👍 thanks so much didn’t want to spend a lot of money for something to Measure the wood
Thanks for watching! Yup, it works great!
Great tip brother, will definitely try it, thanks.
Thanks for watching, get cuttin'!
Great video Chris I have done it your way since I first saw you doing it that way I think it's the best way. Goodnight Irene
Cool, thanks for watching and trying my idea!
Last video you said it was nice to stack out of the tractor bucket, less bending. Ohio Wood Burner bought a second trailer to load the splits into as they come off the machine. He can stack out of the trailer with the second trailer available for deliveries. His thought is that he's to old to pick it off the floor to stack.
I have been thinking of doing the same thing!
@@jakebredthauer5100 Exactly.
@@jakebredthauer5100 We will see!
This is amazing way of doing it, finally someone thinking outside the box.
Thanks, I was not born in a box so I avoid them!! Haaa!
ROFL!
I've used pick spray paint on my tools of many years.
It was because of my son. He was the "absent minded professor". He has a brilliant mind and loved building things and helping me around the farm... however, he would just leave things wherever he had been.
Pink on the tools helped me A LOT in tool recovery!
Plus, I'm secure in my manhood. Pink is hot! lol
Ha!! I like it!
Went back to watch, now on my 575xp! Thanks! -Brad
Great, now you are a cutting machine!
I used to with chalk,measure-mark... takes time. The zip ties looks good.
Yup, it is fast and easy!
GREAT IDEA!!!!! Sure beats the measure and mark (That's what I've been doing; So primitive!!!!) Time saving as well. Thanks for getting me out of the "Cave"!! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the new millennium.
I always thought you put curb feelers on the Husky - great suggestion - now I regret the purchase of the Acc-U-Mark - Thanks for the great suggestion - cheers
Well on a production level the zip ties make sense to,me.. For most of us not on this production level as Chris is the other methods work great...
I also just got an Acc-U-Mark this last week so my plan is to use it this week..
There are a lot of ways to measure, mine is just one.
Let me know what you think about it!
Great video, I also have tried lots of other methods. Really like the 3 therapy with pink tape. You also use a 24 bar on your saws. Have a Safe Day
Thanks David, that is good to hear!
Just tarped my wood here in Oregon. We have had this summer, .04 inches of rain since June 21 in Salem. We had as high temp at 117 degrees. 40 days 90+ temp.The oak I cut from the February ice storms is 24% on the moisture meter. Douglas fir at 17%. Rain coming next weekend. Still warm 70's and 80's. Unusual to have oak about ready in less than a year. But this has been a hot, very dry summer for us with low humidity. I like the zip tie measure method. I usually use a 16" broom handle, tape measure, or hand saw or chalk to make a mark.
Yup, heat and dry conditions are great for drying firewood! Give the zip ties a try, they work great and it is fast! Thanks for watching Steve!
I just added this to my chainsaw and found it to work very well. Saved a ton of time over marking then cutting.
yup!
Oh my, since when did wood chuck, start wearing chaps,and a shield.
Your still my knowledge put, thanks for sharing and as always be safe my northern friend
Thanks for watching Scott!
Hi Chris. I’ve used the bar method to measure for many years. With my 16” or 18” bar, it’s very easy to do. I actually made a video about it. I can keep within 1/4 or 1/2 inch of 16 consistently using the method. And it’s become muscle memory at this point. Cut/measure/cut. -Chad #purplecollarlife
Yes, I did that for years, this is faster, give it a try!
Good fast tip. Cheap pretty cool way to do the gages with zip ties
Glad you liked it! It does work great!
I have tryed this sososo many times and it does work very well
Thanks!
Great tip. I seen a device that attaches to the handle that uses a red dot laser. I would think it would be hard to see especially in sunny conditions. I myself carry a small pocket tape measure and a short piece of a yellow lumber crayon and go down the log or piece of wood and mark my cuts. On another note I recently purchased a Oregon 72EXJ chain to try out and so far I really like it. I always ran Stihl chain. I also purchased a Husqvarna X Cut and I'm running it now and like it as well.
There are a lot of ways to measure as long as you are happy with your method, that is great!
It works pretty good, been doing it that way for a few years.
That is good to here Greg!
Ok I’ve seen you fart around with the zip ties long enough, I’m going to garage and setup my two saws and try it out!
It is a bout time Guerry!
Hi. It's Darin. Thanks for the tip. I'll use it. Great vid!
Thanks Mr. Flicker!
Morning Chris, your zip tie gauge is very effective. Have you ever wondered how many blocks you have cut ?, at least from the truckloads you’ve bought. Guessing maybe 250- 300 logs per load? Good rainy day project, in your “free time”you can ponder it. Lot of dumb “challenges on the tube” like the freaking egg, like watching paint dry, be curious to see cutters eye ball lengths, put them on end and see how consistent they are. Maybe you could start a “challenge “
That is a good idea Mike. I cut about 600 face cords a year so number of blocks, more that 3! HA!
Some of my favorite things in nature are natureally pink 😳
Like flowers and......
Ingenious in its simplicity
Thanks Dan, give it a try!
Thanks for sharing Chris. By the way I really like Dremel. My son has a 12 volt sharpener but the trouble with that is you have to have 12 volt battery handy. Have a great rest of the day!!
Thanks for watching again JOHN!
Excellent idea ! Keep up the awesome posts
Thanks for watching Den!
I love the pink tape. Level your grapple and use the pink tape on your level rod on the tractor.
Yes it is on my to do list!
Good job Chris
Thanks Billy!
What a super genius idea. You sir, are my hero.
Glad to help!
Good morning thanks for the share
Thanks for watching!
Good morning from Grand Forks
Good morning!
B4 last yr i always used tape and chalk but if ur log is wet chalk doesn't mark so well. Using try strap method i am surprisingly more accurate and way faster. They should sell saws with try straps and instructions
Yes, it works good!
Simple
Inexpensive
Fast
Smart
Great idea
Thanks
Thanks for watching Jay!
i put orange duct tape on my zip ties just to match my Husky ! NICE TIP!!
Perfect!
Imma try this for sure! Thanks!
Hope you like it! It works great for me!
i never woulda thaught of this. so simple its geniuse! love it! will save a lot of fliping of the saw for me.
Yup, easy peasy!
That sounds like a great idea I'll be doing that tomorrow. thanks!
Good luck, it is easy!
You are my hero! Great idea!
Thanks! Nope, just a guy with a chain saw, but I hope it woks good for you...get cuttin'!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great idea. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Nice informative video.
Thanks for watching!
i wonder if you could get a curb feeler to work to measure the length of a log to cut. (rember when they use to use curb feelers on cars so you would not scrape your tires against the curb)
Been awhile since I e seen curb feelers!!!!!!
Do you mean a 8' log?
Me to!
Jobar teflon measuring rod is what it's called... mounts to the bolts.. and Stihl makes a version that mounts to the screws under handle.. you need longer screws though to mount it properly
Do you know how much it is?
you are awesome and this is a great tip!
Thanks Brent, it works great!
It's like the red green show . But I did the same thing with my saw thanks
Thanks Stephen, I just need more duct tape!
Thanks Chris for the extra detail, I've been using just the 1 zip tie and no electrical tape and gets knocked back all the time will set it up like you've shown.
Thank for watching Peter!
Very cool! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
That saw runs good
Yup! Thanks!
I have the zip ties on all three of my saws. I used to use a measuring stick. I noticed the bodies on my saws are 16 inches long. I have two husqvarna and an echo. All three bodies are the same length.
Do you use the zip ties or the saw body to measure or both?
@@InTheWoodyard two saws have zip ties. I haven't got to the other yet. It used to be dads saw. I measure with the zip ties now mostly.
@@tomwaldo9556 That is good to hear!
Will the zip ties flex back if you keep your chainsaw in the carrier it came with. Thx.
Maybe sometime and it depends on the temps to. I recommend not using the case and using a scabbord.
By eye-ball I mean no gauge, I bet you could be within 3/4 of an inch consistently
Yes, I can, but it does help stay more consistent for the wood I sell, if it was just for me I would just eye ball it, it all burns and turns to ash!
Merci Pour votre partage d'expérience.
Thanks for watching!
Genius!!!! Love it!! THANK YOU!!
You are so welcome!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!
You will like it, I use it all the time!
Joe here. Might these also be used to help keep your bar aligned true when making felling cuts?
Maybe, but I just want a guide for the right length.
Has anyone heard of the firewood prosizer?
Yup.
Like curb feelers on a 76 Lincoln Continental 👍
😂
Yup, just like!
Awesome idea 💡 👌
Thanks Christopher!
I use the mungo marker when I’m cutting a lot of poles that aren’t stacked. Takes time to mark them but it’s fast cutting! Sorry Chris, you aren’t any better looking today the you were yesterday!!
If it works for you and you are happy, that is all that matters! That is because perfection has been achieved!
Great simple idea, but I keep my saw in a case and transport it that way also, so I would have to leave the zip ties loose so I could spin them on the handle so that they didn't get bent in the case.
Good point!
Did you try the laser
I’m thinking about getting one. I’m afraid I will break it......
No not yet, I might though!
HA!
I dunno, I got one of those magnet markers I made. It’s a lot less screwing around than the zip ties
I have tried them and I do not like the magnet thing, my zip ties are always on and not in the way, I can cut much faster with them.
Awesome thanks
Thanks for watching!
Husky dealer told me measuring rod is no longer avalible.
I did not know that, Thanks Mark!
Got a bit of a Bob Ross feeling there. But a great practical solution!
HA! I was thinking more McGyver! Yup, it works great!
Brilliant
thanks!
You do realize you can use the back of the handle and the nuts on the bar cover. My 372 is 16 inches from back of handle to the nut closet to the bar
Yup, I used to do that, this is way easier and faster.
Love it
Thanks John!
👍
Thanks T man!
Ok so between you and Ohio Wood Burner I will go outside and get cutting and splitting now..
See you tomorrow evening..
Have a good time Daniel!
I like this idea, but I would mark the log before cutting. The reason is unless your logs are cut exactly on a multiple of 16 then you’ll end up with a small drop. By marking the log, you can adjust it a little so you don’t have chunks at the end.
I do that quite often on the last 2 cuts.
Thanks for yet another great video, Chris.
Good idea to put whiskers on the saw.
By the way, how old is that hat you are wearing and could it tell any good stories?
My guess would be, yes, indeed it could.
That hat is about 2 years old, I just got a new one the other day!
🤘
Thanks!
First!…only cause I’m on my way to work😔
You and saw surgeon get busy on videos!!!! You guys are the smartest on the comment section!!!!
You are a real winner Garney!
Yes!
@@InTheWoodyard auh thanks. Being an essential worker ain’t what it’s all cracked up to be 😆 Even more so now that I have a bunch of guests to take care of.
@@guerrydotson3213 thanks G. Yeah I haven’t seen much of SS. Well with the latest developments I may be having a lot more time on my hands to devote to my business and content.
Get the wrong person not paying attention and they're going to have a very bad kickback with that technique.
Build yourself a saw buck with the legs spaced how long you want your pieces and never measure again
Yup, that works if you want to load and handle EVERY log onto a rack.
Where is it going nowhere!
Thanks for watching!
Nice trick! I question your great lakes credibility though as you use electricians tape and not hockey tape😉
Ha! Thanks!
I wonder what Anne-Marie thinks about this
I think she like it too!
Cut time alot
Yup!
👏👌🇳🇴🤠
Thanks for watching!
I like your ideas, but You're videos are too long, you talk and talk, just show me. 30 seconds
50,00 -60,000 a day watch my videos and you are the first to complain in 2 1/2 years and 850 videos, so.................
@@InTheWoodyard Viewers can also increase the speed of the video by using the gear icon and turn on closed captioning. Don't change your presentation style!
Right on man thanks
Thanks for watching!
For fu"ks sake man ... Absolutely a great tip, but DRAGGING it out like that???? This could've been told in 4 minutes.
I went to you channel to see how to do it right...funny thing ....zero videos.
@@InTheWoodyard but even than. Some people can be to the point, even without having TH-cam video's. Really.
I cut my first cord with a stick and marker. The following day I added those zipties, saves so much time.
Just one of the hundred tricks I've learned watching your channel.
Cheers
Thanks a bunch, I am glad it worked for you!
🤘
Thanks for watching again Jeff!
This was one of the best tips I’ve seen on the Tube. I’ve been doing this since I started watching your channel and tell all my wood cutting guys. I love it! You should have patented it!
Glad to help!
Chris said "I'm a nice guy."
Agreed.
Everyone here is a nice person, if someone is not I make them disappear! HA!