Out of gas and need firewood? Check out the Rope Saw

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Out of gas and need firewood? Check out the Rope Saw

Posted: 10/9/2011 11:21:01 AM EDT

Came across this while reading my Northern Tool catalog.

No more balancing acts! No more expensive tree service bills! Just toss This Rope Saw's safety weight over the branch you want to cut, then pull the 25ft. polypropylene ropes.
Carbon steel blades can be sharpened. U.S.A.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_12415_12415?issearch=15016

Think you could probably make one yourself out of an old chainsaw blade, some 550 cord, and rope.

Something to add to the tool box.

Posted: 10/9/2011 11:33:05 AM EDT

[#1]

"Rope Chain takes down tree safely."

In one picture, the chain is wrapped around a large branch.

In another picture, the guy using it is standing on the ground, seeming below the large branch.

Take it down safely?

Not saying it isn't a good tool and can't be used safely....

Just a funny set of pictures to promote it.

Posted: 10/9/2011 11:33:43 AM EDT

[#2]

I wonder how it compares to the 'pole saws' that have the sawtooth blade at the end.. Those things nearly give me a heart attack in minutes of use LOL

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Posted: 10/9/2011 11:38:38 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
"Rope Chain takes down tree safely."

In one picture, the chain is wrapped around a large branch.

In another picture, the guy using it is standing on the ground, seeming below the large branch.

Take it down safely?

Not saying it isn't a good tool and can't be used safely....

Just a funny set of pictures to promote it.

I noticed that. Looked like he was going drop it on his head.

I got these ugly Cedar trees all over my land with bare high up branches. Been thinking gas powered pole saw but the prices are getting on my nerves.
Might need to try one of these.

Seems like you could use it to cut wood that is on the ground as well.

Posted: 10/9/2011 11:39:05 AM EDT

[#4]

I believe the advantage of the commercial ones is that it has teeth that cut in both directions. Harbor Freight has a similar hand saw, I believe without the ropes attached.

Posted: 10/9/2011 12:00:03 PM EDT

[#5]

I've had a version of that called the "Short Kutt" for years - works great.

Posted: 10/10/2011 5:26:38 AM EDT

[#6]

I've used the same type of saw that came as part of my Ultimate Survival Technologies "Aqua Survival Kit". Works well for trimming small branches out of the way of my wire ham radio antennas. 550 cord tied to the ends with a weight to throw over the branch.

Posted: 10/10/2011 5:54:18 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

I've had a version of that called the "Short Kutt" for years - works great.
http://i.imgur.com/z1Jn3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yU5XV.jpg

I prefer these style; they cut on both strokes unlike some others

http://campingsurvival.com/pochsawofacu.html

Posted: 10/10/2011 6:37:43 AM EDT

[#8]

It may be better than a sharp rock, but collecting squaw wood takes much less energy for the amount of BTUs gained. If you need a LOT of firewood- say to get through the winter, the best hand tool would be a big Misery Whip (2-man cross cut saw). It is amazing how quickly we forget (or it is not passed on) what really works.

Posted: 10/10/2011 9:49:47 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

I've had a version of that called the "Short Kutt" for years - works great.
http://i.imgur.com/z1Jn3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yU5XV.jpg

That's the one I have. It's a lot more efficient than a chain saw chain because the kerf is much narrower. I've always wondered about the durability, though. It just doesn't instill a lot of conficence.

Posted: 10/10/2011 9:54:54 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I've had a version of that called the "Short Kutt" for years - works great.

http://i.imgur.com/z1Jn3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yU5XV.jpg

That's the one I have. It's a lot more efficient than a chain saw chain because the kerf is much narrower. I've always wondered about the durability, though. It just doesn't instill a lot of conficence.

I have this saw there's pros and cons. So far no durability issues and it packs up into a mighty small foot print. The cons though, it saps the ever living shit out of your energy using this saw. I wouldn't recommend this saw for using in survival situations for that reason alone.

Posted: 10/10/2011 10:02:08 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
It may be better than a sharp rock, but collecting squaw wood takes much less energy for the amount of BTUs gained. If you need a LOT of firewood- say to get through the winter, the best hand tool would be a big Misery Whip (2-man cross cut saw). It is amazing how quickly we forget (or it is not passed on) what really works.

Yup, try this with one of those fancy pocket chain saws!

(Found this looking for pictures of a "Misery Whip" and just had to share)

Posted: 10/10/2011 11:37:49 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I've had a version of that called the "Short Kutt" for years - works great.

http://i.imgur.com/z1Jn3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yU5XV.jpg

Thanks! I have a broken limb in my chesnut tree I've been trying to figure out how to cut down without killing myself. I have a saw similar to the one you do and I think it'll be perfect... well maybe if I can con someone else into using it.

Posted: 10/10/2011 11:52:08 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It may be better than a sharp rock, but collecting squaw wood takes much less energy for the amount of BTUs gained. If you need a LOT of firewood- say to get through the winter, the best hand tool would be a big Misery Whip (2-man cross cut saw). It is amazing how quickly we forget (or it is not passed on) what really works.

Yup, try this with one of those fancy pocket chain saws!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/Seabee_Mech/useful%20images/RedCedarMiseryWhip.jpg

Also, for those that don't know, that big saw rolls up into a pretty small bundle.......

(Found this looking for pictures of a "Misery Whip" and just had to share)

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