ProSizer - Firewood measuring device for accurate cuts each time
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2022
- Taking a look at the Firewood ProSizer to see how it can help measure cuts of firewood.
More on the ProSizer here:
www.firewoodprosizer.com - Jak na to + styl
For as much as saws cost these days you’d think they would have incorporated something like this into them already.
Maybe someone will!
Hey Chris, just got off the phone with bob at firewood Prosizer and ordered 2 lasers. He asked where I heard about him and told him you and tony. He’s VERY appreciative of you guys, says he’s getting a lot of calls because of you two!!! Great job guys and thanks again for all your videos Chris, I really enjoy them!
Thanks Pat!
One thing I can ALWAYS count on is the fact that Tony is on the razors edge with technology!!!! Great video, love Tony's humor!
Yup, he has stuff!
This was a great video, you two work really well together! Really enjoy seeing you two doing videos! Keep them coming!
Thank you! Will do!
Chris, I have been trying about all of the different types. I usually take three to four saws out when I cut, this saves time in refueling and always seem to have sharp chains. Not wanting to spend over $ 200 prosizers I have installed extended nuts on the front bar nut. Originally I threaded SS rod but had to unscrew it to refuel so now I drilled a hole through the nut and an unthreaded rod and use a clip to hold it in place. Easy to install and remove and cost is about $ 3 per saw. Works for me. Thanks for all your videos.
I am a retired pro photographer and really enjoy the firewood business although at 75 its getting harder.
Thanks for watching Buddy! Just keep cuttin'!
Great Video you guys! You work well together. Very excited about this! Thank you!
Thanks!
The banter is great, your friend has a quick wit.
He is not my friend...... just kidding, yup, we have a good time!
Great to see you and Tony again Chris! Andrew probably has the ultimate measuring tool but I can't find them anywhere. I have the laser pro and after you use it for a while I think you will like it. But still, Andrew has the most versatile one I've seen. You and Tony need to do a live CZcams event soon. Have a great day.
Thanks for watching Glen!
Totally agree! Andrew said someone locally made that. We cant find anyone whom makes the here in the states
Ive been using my prosizer for almost a year now , works great , love it . I mount mine lower so my hand goes above it when i cut horizontal.
Great!
Awesome work guys, I did bring up that ProSizer a few months ago to ya to check out and look it’s there. And right now it’s 64.50$
Yup, it is here now!
This was a good one as always thanks to both of you guys. I usually go from the back of gas tank handle to felling spikes on saw turning it sideways cut and so on bottom of saw is 16 inches roughly on mine thanks
If it works for you that is good!
Yall work together so well!! Love this content both of you are too smart haha!! Gni!!!
Thank you Jack!
Always interesting and informative content. Thank you.
Thanks!!
You two and Kenny are a hoot!
Thanks Joe!
Looks nice I might have to get one for my ms 391. I'm using like a magnet where it stretches out to pick stuff up but I have it marked to do 18" cuts. Works great for $5.
What ever works for you is good!
Looks good I'll wait for your next review before I order one
Yup, I need to give it a workout!
GP Outdoors has one and did a really good review. If you're looking for the 15-17" range I'm sure they're great. You have to make sure you have the bar 90 degrees to the wood or the length will change quickly, so the longer the bar the harder this would be. If you're looking for exactly 16" I think the accu mark might be the best.
Maybe so!
New toys for big kids ,their great when they work ,let’s see it go the distance great vids as always keep on cutting.
We will see!
The laser alone is $28.50 for green and $17.50 for red. Like any other electronic gadgets it’s sure to die
I currently run the prosizer myself. I had been doing the measurements with a stick and marker. It was slow and I’ve lost those then I made a magnet tool works good but it’s something that you can miss place and lose. The major thing I like about the prosizer is it’s on my saw and does not get in the way. It does need to be changed but it run for quite awhile and in the very bright sun it is a bit hard to see. It’s pretty accurate and consistent with lengths. Now there will always be a bit of variation because we aren’t using a fixed cutting tool like a processor. I would have to disagree with it being easy to see in the sun in the direct mid day sun it is hard to see but most other times it will be fine. I have had no issue using it in the cold and it stays on my saw that I keep in my tool box on my truck. It’s one less tool to worry about bringing out to the wood ward or the forest. All tool have pros and cons. You also need to be a bit more conscious of trying to stay at a good 90° angle to the log ( it does take some time to get at marking the log and then cutting.) once you get good at marking you can seriously plow through the wood. I like it myself so I’d buy more down the road. Cool to see more people embracing new tools.
Thanks for your input! Great to know!
I've been using one for a year now with excellent results. I have the improved version though the first couple I had failed because the spring under the button wasn't strong enough and wouldn't allow it to spring back out.
Good to hear!
Yes love the channel I'm a big fan!
From northern oconto county.I been using the accu mark but cutting in the swamp I keep losing it.I'm putting the laser on my list of must have.Great videos.
Sorry to hear that, good luck!
Great video, couldn’t believe tony did so much complaining he didn’t mention that funny chocolate he sent you. I have been trying to get the pro sizer for months in UK with success, since i first saw it on GP outdoors. Give tony a piece of his chocolate back.
HA! Good to hear James, Yup, Tony needs a big turd!
Nice measuring tool there guys. I think I'm gonna wait for version 2 with the vertical adjustments. GNI
Yup, good idea!
Just ordered one. Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it!
Cool device, you can also measure from the end of your handle to the nuts keeping your clutch cover on. The 2nd bolt on my husky is 16 inches.
Yup, I have done that too!
Tony you should have shown Chris how a real saw cuts with your 500I!! I couldn't resist 😆 Looks like a good unit for measuring. Great video guys.
Chris has already cut with a 500i and likes it. He also has a Husqvarna 592xp and loves it more than the 500i, I think.
@@thefirewooddoctor I was going to say the 592XP makes the Stihl 500i look like old news not to mention slow. Love mine.
Ha!!!
Yup the 592 is awesome! er!
Yup!
Can't wait for the Chris version of review.. I have been looking at this for the last year.. Since I dont do much cutting I got a Acc-U-mark stick..
You and me both!
Well that worked out nicely. We both did prosizer videos today! Fun video guys. GNI!
HAHAHA.. That was funny.. My 1st though was oh great both awsom channels have been assimilated into Borges..🤣🤣👍
Nice work!
Good demonstration.
Thanks!
G’morning Chris. Poor Tony,, haha ! Looks like some good tools ! Wonder about it getting hot. I like the old school way. Thank yous ! GoodNightIrene
Thanks Corey!
Interesting Thanks for sharing Chris 👍
Thanks for watching as always Frank!
Looks like a nice tool. I have couple the stick on the bar ones. I don’t like them it a extra step. I just cut for myself and family eye work ok for me. If I sold wood I would have be more exact. Have a great day my friend.
Thanks Dan!
I’ve never found a need for any measuring device other than my trusty 1 metre long stick with 3 screws in it. If it’s less than a metre it goes straight onto the splitter, any more then I cut it down to 1 metre using the screws to mark where the cut goes.
After the lengths are split, I use a rack to cut them all up to the desired lengths. I have markers at the base of the rack so I always get them consistent lengths.
That set up had worked for me for years now.
That is a great idea wood man!
Just use some canned air to blow out the charge port before you start charging.
If you notice that the bolts are moving after a while, then use some blue loctite and mark the bolt locations for a visual checking on moving.
Thanks Phil!
Shoot out of stock. Always good to see Tony
Thanks for watching Chris!
Lol, i didn't even get through half the video and ordered one!
My neighbor, who is retired and sells firewood, came over in his gator the other day. I just got done splitting about a cord of wood that i'll burn in my stove in a couple years. I say to him "man, if you put a gun to my head i still couldn't cut a consistent sized round" 😂
He's like yeah you got a couple long ones in there.
I never want to take the time to mark a log. Gonna give this laser a try. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Good lord men. I've veen cutting firewood for 20 ish years and I've never thought of using any of these gadgets. I like your stuff you guys. This kind of thing is a silly in my opinion. I realize you guys are new at this, but after a year I'd think you guys would have had it figured out.
Thanks for your opinion Tim, I have only been cutting firewood now for 50 years, and sell about 600 face cords a year, I have a lot to learn. We cut wood to sell and customers like pretty wood so we like to make it so.
@@InTheWoodyard😂
You said you would do a follow up on the Prosizer and was wondering what your thoughts were on it. Great channel 😊👍
I will again some day. I like my zip ties better.
Thanks for the idea I’m going to use a big zip tie off the handle of my saw.
Perfect!
Thanks guys. I've been waiting for this vid ever since Tony was at your wood yard and mentioned the Lazer.
Thanks for watching!
Cool product. You could put a small shim at the back of the laser to bring it down to where the bottom of the chain is.
Maybe so.
Nice gadget.Tony is a gas. You two are like Doc and Festus
Tony also has gas! Thanks for watching!
In the woodyard little Pinky Kitty whisker measuring devices $2 each or $6 for a pack of 4! Some assembly required. $8 for a roll of pink tape. Extra.
good point Stanley!
What no threw out “ size matters” jokes. I expect more from the two of you. Great video.
We "try" to keep it somewhat clean!
Personally, I, like others, made a template of the desired length of the boiler from an M6 stud with 2 nuts that attach this template to the chainsaw rail. I make 3 marks on a meter-long log, quickly remove the pin, do the cuts and repeat. This is a bit inconvenient, so it is better to replace the nuts with neodymium magnites. It's even cheaper, almost free. And although the laser is cool, you will quickly damage or destroy it against a log. Due to the constant shaking of the saw, the fastening screws will be constantly lost.
I mainly use a zip tie most of the time.
Nice, I been tossing it around in my head of getting one
I need to give it a try for a while, but it seems to work
I've heard it before that Chris likes a bottom grab.
For accuracy due to parallax errors you would be better off with the laser to the outside. For bash protection obviously it's better on the inside. I'd say that the biggest disadvantage to using the ProSizer is that you always have to be the same distance from the log as what you measured at. In Chris's case he marks when the tip is touching the wood and then immediately moves the best part of the bar length closer to start cutting. For speed I think you'll find the whiskers will still be a fair bit faster.
We will see, maybe I can do a review after using it a while!
Ok I want one, thanks man
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!!!
@@InTheWoodyard 😘
고맙습니다 🌿
늘건강하셔요 🏋
Second video I watched on this gadget today. Seems like it would take some getting used to. Looked well built. I’m sure if you don’t like it you will be honest and call it a piece of crap🤣👍🏻👍🏻GNI
I have not used it enough to give you an honest answer, but it seems to work well.
Thanks for the good video.
Thanks for watching!
Tony, since Chris tossed you aside, you can be my best friend. Except my Jennifer, she'll always be my best friend above all else.
He would appreciate that a lot , he needs a friend!
I use my accumark in my 2511p. Then come back with 550 572 6100 or 7900 to finish it. Ofcourse I use the 2511p for limbing also. Love that little fella.
Nice!
I have a full wrap handle on my saws so you can use it easily from both sides.
Nice!
Yes, I've been processing firewood for year and I received this as a gift from my son - Pro-sizer. Didn't last. Lazer light weak, poor without overcast.
I do not use it now either, it gets in the way a lot.
I got some good info out of your video today.
Great, thanks for watching!
I thought Tony is everybody's best Friend, just ask Dan over at Back 40 Firewood
Keep up the good work
Pete
HA! Yup, Tony is the man!
This is reminding me of the Red Green show!
Thanks Dallas!
that Jobar Teflon Measuring Rod works on both it attaches to the nuts .. Sthiel shop has one that mounts to the underside of the bar.. hard to find either of them
Interesting!
@@InTheWoodyard I have them on my 572xp work great!! I have a video demonstration on CZcams
ProSizer sales about to go 📈📈📈, you guys better be getting a commission! GNI 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That would be nice!
Well during hunting season your best buddy is the Buddy that has elk and mule deer on his property!
Yup, Tony does not have Elk on his land!
Great video of the Pro-sizer laser. Install was nice, cause Tony did it twice. Who would’ve thunk it, Chris once had his Husky cutting crooked? Must have had his thong twisted😳. Laurel and Hardy got nothing on you two. Thanks fellas.
Exactly!
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Would be pretty slick if it could be integrated into the inside of the handlebar. I guess it holds up to the continuous vibration of the motor or we'd have heard about that by now. Only tricky bit is holding the saw the same way to the log for every measurement. I think I'll stick with my magnetic magic wand.
Maybe so!
I eyeball my cuts most of the time. But on the bigger logs I use a magnetic 16in stick on my bar to keep consistsnt length.
Yup, those work well!
Morning Guys! I Like that Prosizer alot - Bob and Em are wonderful folks. I am finding after using it over last summer and the Fall, that I get more than 5 hours out of a battery charge. Makes for quick cutting. Just takes a bit of time to get a hang of where the dot is, versus your bar, but once you get used to it, you begin cutting more more consistent. Just when you thought you couldn't block wood any quicker - now you will be on fire Chris!! LOL! Have a good one!
GP I agree it takes a little bit of getting use to but when you’ve mastered it you wish all your saws came equipped with it. Bundled wood comes out extremely consistent which makes your bundles look more professional, almost like it was cut on a processor. Happy cutting…
Thanks a bunch Gord!
Tony! You are the man!
LOL! You guys are like Batman and Robin out there .. The question is....which one is Robin? 😅
I installed mine on a dedicated battery powered saw. No worry about destroying the laser. Turn the laser on, mark your log, turn laser off, then use gas powered saw to cut.
Nice!
Cool Lazer thing
Thanks, they do work!
The human eye is very accurate and with practice its quite easy to mark off 16" by eye with no reference. If you are doing loads of logs, assuming they are the standard 8' use your saw to make a mark at the 1/3 and 2/3 point, then make a mark in the middle of each of these three sections. Voila 6-16" blocks ready to be cut. No gimmicks, easy and repeatable. If you have 16' logs, cut them in half first to make it easier to layout.
Yup, that is a good point but not as accurate. I like my zip tie markers better so far.
Zip tie marker is cheaper and you don’t have to charge those.
Wife is gonna be pissed about me charging my chainsaw in the kitchen.....
Haaaa!
On the Firewood ProSizer webpage they an option for a Swivel on the laser it’s $74.50 .
The Standard ProSizer you demonstrated is $64.50
I bet the Swivel one is great for adjusting the laser beam down without moving the clamp down the saw handle.
They also have chose of green or red laser.
They are back ordered.
I think $39.99 would be a better price point.
My grandpa once was fixing an old truck up an needed a specialty bulb from the auto store. So when the counter guy handed him the bulb and said that will be $12 he said that is too much for a bulb and the guy put it back in the box and back on the shelf and said ...Go make one yourself.....
@@InTheWoodyard
Maybe your grandpa needed that bulb but the ProSizer I don’t need.
Good story though.
There is a updated one that has swivel at the laser so you can mount higher than bar level and aim down to get it at same level
Yup, I have a couple of them now, that video was over a year ago now.
I need this
Go for it!
I would set it up so it lines up at the motor and the teeth because I don’t like messing around the tip and then it won’t matter what length the bar is. The second thing I put in the adapters for the magnetic cable charger it keeps the connect clean some that are hard to keep in because of vibration I put a bead of black light glue around the magnetic charger adopter
Then get one and do it, they made one just for you! Thanks for watching Glen.
Now we're not cheap we are frugal here in Ohio. Chris's pink kitty whiskers measuring device works just fine on my chainsaw.
Yes it does work!
Hi Chris, first, you do a great job at producing your videos. I owned a video production company 30 years ago. I am amazed at the quality folks get with go pro cameras. Would you mind telling me what editing software you use? Suggestion: if you want to lower the laser spot, you could just add a shim to tilt it anywhere you want. Shalom/gw P.S. Your friends and family, the people you care about, are the greatest blessings in life. ;-))
Wow, thanks! I have made over 550 videos with one gopro hero 7 black. I just got a second one !
@@InTheWoodyard Chris, in 1991 I made a trip to the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas to see the latest in production technology. High Definition cameras were just starting to enter the market. Hitachi was offering their new HD camera for one million dollars and the latest AMPEX editing system was $500,000, but the image quality was no way near that of your gopro. And get this, the recording times were 30 minutes to one hour tops per tape or reel and you needed a full crew for a shoot. My dad used to tell me that the future generations will have everything and appreciate nothing. Keep up the great work! Shalom/gw
I think it's hard to see the laser!
I use the accumark and it's great!
Nice video! Keep it up
Thanks, will do!
I understand why CZcamsr’s show products on your channels but I think if you NEED something to get a 15-17 inch piece use the zip cord trick Christopher invented! By far the cheapest, simplest, and most foolproof device I’ve seen..
Thanks Eric!
The big problem with this method is that as the laser is at an angle the length will vary when you move the cutter bar on or away from the log, surely it would be easier to just move along the log and mark before you cut through it, and much quicker even though you are doing 2 moves.
I mostly use a couple zip ties on my handle...faster and easier.
@@InTheWoodyard I think the ties like you use are a far better way to go, if they get broken they are easy to replace, with electronic devices and batteries they will always be trouble. Stay safe ! Chris B.
May want to see if that saw will start before installing
HAAAA!
Nice video job. I've seen the ProSizer advertised before and wondered how well they work.
I wonder why the saw companies haven't found a way to integrate laser measuring into the body of the saw with external angle adjustments. Not sure I like the handle mount of the ProSizer. Yes your rakers appear to be a little low, but the bogging/stalling will go away after the first or second tooth sharpening as you already know. Did the ProSizer make Tony's saw finally cut straight? GNI
Ok
The ProSizer is a great device the mounting is not a problem for me at all.
It is a Stihl, what do you think???
Great!
My cats would love it
HA!
If you wear size 9 and a 1/2 boots, it is a foot and a heel. Your boot is 3/4 of the length. Just imagine a quarter more and cut there. With a sharpie, I draw a line across the top of my boot (back from the toe) at the point that equals distance needed. It is easy to visualize that much further and make precise cut
Good idea, I like my zip ties on the handle.
@@InTheWoodyard Yeah I like your zip ties on the handle also... Whatever gets results🤪
What a way to drag it out how long does it take you to cut a cord or wood
I cut about a full cord and hour or so, but I can only usually cut about 9-12 tanks a day before I am tired!
I bought one for a secret Santa gift but I haven’t heard if they liked it or not. I’d like one though
It works but gets in the way when cutting horizontal.
So after some time with the laser, did you end up finding it convenient, efficient?
If you are cutting in a pile it is nice but in felling trees ...it is in the way all the time. I like my zip tie measuring.
Ok so, you have the dot where you need to cut,
then you be have to remember exactly where it was once you move the saw to cut 🤔
This leaves a margin of error for a lot of people, and that margin can be that 1 inch, mentioned.
Theres a better way that I've been working on, and hoping to market soon, which will leave zero margin of error as all these products shown produce.
There are a lot of ways to measure cuts, I have tried them all, the fastest and easiest is a zip tie /cable tie on the saws handle, i use it all the time.
He just needs to incorporate a thumb activated switch so the laser is only on when you press the switch with your thumb.
Good idea, but it does last 5-6 hours long on constant use, that is a lot of cutting.
This is my opinion after you mount the device to the saw it would be nice to rotate the laser up and down, for me I would move the laser further down.
Yup, good point!
They now have a Swivel laser and it’s $74.50
I won’t be buying one
Will the Lazer work for a 18 inch bar
Yes, any size will work.
Or use a zip tie on the handle. No batteries, no moving parts. Works every time
Yup, that is what I do to 95% of the time.
Your opinion on the new swivel version?
It works better.
could use a v2.0 where they redesign the handle hole at an angle to aim the laser down. down a little much would be better than up too much. cant think of many saws where the side handle is vertical..??? maybe i dont know...
Maybe so.
hmm , actually just ran a Husky 350 and its handle is pretty vertical. So I guess i DIDNT know! :D No good way then to do a one angle fits all. It needs to have some adjustability.
I like your method of "whiskers" as Tony calls them. Let me know if you get 3 and try them out!! Send me a link for the charger please!! Have a Safe Day
You just plug it into a USB port.
i use the ziptie also
Yup, it works great!
I think the lazer great but definitely would be better if a new version was made to change the up and down adjustment.
Maybe so!
They have one with a swivel laser to move the laser up or down but it’s $74.50
I think that’s too much. I don’t need more electronic gadgets that die.
I want to get one and try on my woodmizer.
Check out the channel Sawing with Sandy. He put a laser on his mill. Not sure what brand he used but it worked well.
Good idea!
They make these heavy duty zipties. Wonder how well that would work. Have one cut to 16" from the handle.
Yup, I have tried them and they work too.
Interesting tidbit. When timber cruisers measure hardwood, we have to cut off the height at 4" dia". When you get a good eye for it, you can tell just looking without having measure
If you cut an exact 16" peace of wood and place it where you can view that every day.
It shouldn't be to long before you get the eye for 16".
Yup you are right!
I would let the maker know that the mount needs to be more adjustable. Certainly could fabricate a mount that could have better adjustment?
Thanks James!
What was the main reasons you stopped using the pro sizer
It was in my way on the bar grip area especially when felling trees and the zip ties work just fine.