Took my new bushcrafter to camp yesterday, with pics.

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They were calling for 14 degrees and sunny yesterday (that's 14 Canadian, I dont know what the exchange to 'merican is at right now) and I had a new piece of kit to test as well as some fire wood to break down, check it out.

This:
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Combined with this:
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Gets you this:
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and 14" saw versus a 12" tree, never underestimate a man, his beard and his chainsaw.
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I know im a smart @ss, I was debating calling this thread "The day that bushcraft died" because it is going to be very difficult carrying a machete, axe and bucksaw to camp from now on when I know I have access to power, but I will resist at all cost.

As for an actual review on the saw it ran like a dream, I bought it a week ago for 50$, spent time through the week getting it running, mostly fresh gas and a carb adjustment. This took me about 4 hours, that includes dragging it out of the brush, cutting it, stacking it, tending my fire and making lunch.
 
Thats the way to do it. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
 
Question is: how do you carry it?
Vertical or horizontal on your belt? I know neck carry is not an option......

Always wondered why people struggle with old school wood processing methods (large blades and axes), when these days you can get POWER on your side.
That being said, I'd love to grab an axe and split those logs for you.
 
14 degrees Canadian- double it (28), subtract 10% (25), and add 32 =57 degrees American. Quick, dirty, and easy. Wish it worked the other way as easy. Sounds like a perfect day for some two cycle smoke and sawdust making. Thanks for sharing
 
Im still working on the carry, im thinking patrol sling:). And in case anyone doesn't know, the bar is supposed to be on upside down, you rotate it when you sharpen it so that it wears evenly. I think the big logs are the only ones dry enough to split, I was at camp today but I took the family to have a little bonfire, I wasnt going to get into anything heavy, maybe tomorrow if the weather is nice.
 
tek77 said:
Question is: how do you carry it?
Vertical or horizontal on your belt? I know neck carry is not an option......

Always wondered why people struggle with old school wood processing methods (large blades and axes), when these days you can get POWER on your side.
That being said, I'd love to grab an axe and split those logs for you.
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You forgot to ask if he uses a leather, or kydex sheath.

I think a chuddybear leather dangler sheath would work perfect:D




By the way. Where the heck did you find that chainsaw that cheap?.
 
Kijiji, ive been looking for 5 years, I dont really need one so ive been waiting for the right one at the right price.
 
when driving through the National Forests here, I always take a Wetterlings ax.....and a ES40 Echo Chainsaw. :D

There are often trees down across the 4X4 trails. Without a good chainsaw, you would never get anywhere.
 
Are you going to make a scout style sheath for it? Great for bushcraft and personal defense (also zombies:) .
 
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