Putting My New Husqvarna 545 Mark II Chainsaw To Work! Cutting Wood For The Winter In The PNW

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I've been a firefighter 🧑‍🚒 for more than 7 years and have lots of training on saw use and safety. I promise I'll have my chaps and hearing protection next time. SAFETY FIRST!!! I haven't spent much time cutting firewood, but I am very comfortable with a chainsaw and understand the basics of falling trees.
And don't worry! The dogs were safe and sound during the falling and cutting of trees!!! 🐾💙🐾
This video is just PART 1 of my firewood cutting saga. Be sure to come back soon and check out PART 2 where I build a DIY storage shed for all my wood! 🪵
It's finally starting to get cold and wet here in Central Oregon and the 🌲US Forest Service has finally cleared the use of chainsaws in the forest again. They usually shut it down every year during the hot, dry weather to prevent any wildfires from starting. I bought my permits for $10/cord and am hoping to get 2-3 cut, split and stacked before the snow falls. I bought my house in May and the previous owners NEVER USED THE FIREPLACE! They had a log sitting in there for decoration only. I plan on changing that this winter!
For those that don't know, a cord of wood is measured in a stacked pile 8' long, 4' wide and 4' tall. Every year the FS puts out of map of areas that you are allowed to cut. The Deschutes National Forest outside of Bend, Oregon allows for dead trees to be cut down and removed as long as they are located within 150' of a road, are less than 24" in diameter, and have no evidence of wildlife habitation. My Husqvarna 545 Mark II saw comes with a 20" bar so it's easy to tell if I'm under the 24" limit. Remember...the rules change depending on where you live!!! Be sure to check out the fs.usda.gov website for rules in your area.
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~Jenn & Steph
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