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Along the ForestApps Road

Along the ForestApps Road

By Tim Ard

Along the ForestApps Road is a Podcast for the Chainsaw Operator. Safety, Techniques and Productivity....

Tim Ard and Laura Ard have travelled the country training chainsaw operators for many years. City, County, State, Disaster Response, Logging and Tree Care workers have attended their workshops and have learned new concepts to use in their chainsaw applications.

Have a question about chainsaw operations - Techniques, Sharpening, Maintenance? This Podcast is for You... Subscribe today and take a trip with us Along the ForestApps Road.

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ForestApps eBook Ch4 part 2

Along the ForestApps RoadMay 28, 2022

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Thursday Night Saws 20240307

Thursday Night Saws 20240307

This week was a continuation of the Here to There Project I began. Mike Dirksen and Michael Oxman and Chris Chiles, Jason and Lee - Great conversations. Good Sawing!

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Mar 27, 202452:01
Here to There Project 1

Here to There Project 1

Here to There Project 1

How did you learn what you know about chainsaws? This recording is from a live session on YouTube and FaceBook chatting with people about their chainsaw knowledge. Send any questions you have to info@ForestApps.com or join us on Thursday Nights at 8pm Eastern Time on YT and FB @ForestApps

Mar 20, 202402:56:25
Thursday Night Saws

Thursday Night Saws

Training Discussions with Chris Chiles, Warren Causey and David Thompson

Mar 13, 202430:23
Thursday Night Saws Live Recording

Thursday Night Saws Live Recording

Discussion on Horizontal Storm Trees


Guests: David Thompson, Warren Causey and Chris Chiles

Mar 06, 202401:01:07
Thursday Night Saws Live Broadcast

Thursday Night Saws Live Broadcast

Discussion on all the types of chain sharpening tools from a file to a robotic sharpener. Michael Oxman and Bryant Ellis drop by.... Good Sawing!

Feb 28, 202401:23:23
Customer Service Announcement

Customer Service Announcement

Customer Service - David Breeden

Feb 25, 202406:48
Jeff Cathcart Interview

Jeff Cathcart Interview

Interview with Jeff Cathcart. Jeff helped to spread chainsaw training across the country.... Good Sawing!
Feb 22, 202430:17
Thursday Night Saws Feb 1 2024

Thursday Night Saws Feb 1 2024

PPE discussion with Bryant Ellis and Chris Chiles

Feb 21, 202455:37
Thursday Night Saws. SawChain

Thursday Night Saws. SawChain

Thursday Night Saws. SawChain.

Recoding of Live Jan 25 2024


Saw Chain discussion with

Guests Tim O'Bryant (CotonTop3), Chris Chiles and Warren Causey. Great session ! Good Sawing to You!

Feb 14, 202401:12:24
Thursday Night Saws 20241801

Thursday Night Saws 20241801

Thursday Night saws Live Recording 20241801

With Guest Panel:

Dwayne Neustaeter - ArborCanada

Tim O'Bryant - CotonTop3

David Breeden - Husqvarna

Warren Cause - SirensProject


Feb 07, 202401:20:20
Thursday Night Saws Broadcast 01 11 2024

Thursday Night Saws Broadcast 01 11 2024

Guests Tim O'Bryant (CotonTop3), David Breeden and Warren Causey.


Discussion on Old Style Carburetor Adjustment .

Jan 31, 202456:21
Carburetor Adjustments The Old Way

Carburetor Adjustments The Old Way

New saws have limiters and auto tuning on the carburetors. What about the old saws. How do you adjust them correctly?


Good Sawing!

Jan 24, 202406:51
Thursday Night Live 1 4 2024

Thursday Night Live 1 4 2024

Discussion of auto tuning chain saws with David Breeden, Chris Chiles and Warren Causey

Jan 17, 202401:07:38
Thursday Night Saws

Thursday Night Saws

Discussion of Wedge Lift with Warren Causey and Bore cut release with Chris Chiles. Discussing some of the particulars of notch and hinge in the wedging

process. From session Dec 28, 2023 Good Sawing!

Jan 11, 202458:24
Safety Old Sam

Safety Old Sam

An Old story I hope you find interesting.... Good Sawing!

Jan 03, 202411:36
Planning for Production

Planning for Production

How fast can we work and maintain safety? Lets discuss on this edition of along the ForestApps Road Podcast.


Good Sawing!

Dec 27, 202308:18
Reduced Kick Sawchain Question

Reduced Kick Sawchain Question

Received a chain question from

@hammerdown184 • 13 minutes ago

Just wondering why low kick back chains don't work well on full size saws? They're definitely lower performance then a traditional chain in all applications but I find on my climber they work decently on 70 cc or above saws they seem to not work very well even when the chain is razor sharp.


Check out the answer... Good Sawing!

Dec 20, 202307:29
List of Dont's

List of Dont's

Make sure and fact check your sources of training on social media. Good Sawing!

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Dec 13, 202309:49
Saw Innovations

Saw Innovations

Discussion of chainsaw innovations that didn't

last and some that did....


From a live on YouTube and FB December 5th


Good Sawing!

Dec 08, 202330:26
Along the ForestApps Road Week 49 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 49 2023

This edition discusses Height Measure and the Cross Sight Tool to reduce residual damage in tree falling.


Good Sawing!

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Dec 06, 202311:41
Along the ForestApps Road Week 48 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 48 2023

What's the best notch to use falling trees? Tim discusses some of the choices.... Good Sawing!

Nov 29, 202315:37
ForestApps Road Week 47 2023

ForestApps Road Week 47 2023

It's ThanksGiving Week! We have so much to be thankful for.


Info on Instructors out and about along the road. Training is picking up for 2024. My health situation and plans for this coming year.


Good Sawing To You!

Nov 22, 202308:22
Norm Hall Tribute

Norm Hall Tribute

Received word on Nov 9th that Norm Hall had passed away from a sudden heart attack. This podcast was recorded several months ago. I wanted to replay as a tribute to Norm's efforts and commitment to the Tree Care/Arborist Industry. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his wife Kathy and family during this time.

Nov 15, 202324:36
Thursday Night Update

Thursday Night Update

Some things going on....

Nov 10, 202309:22
File Size Matters

File Size Matters

What's the real reason for the proper size file to sharpen your chainsaw. I think you'll
like the answers in this Podcast of Along the ForestAppps Road. Good Sawing!
Nov 01, 202313:02
Along the ForestApps Road Week 43 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 43 2023

Discussion following up on a question from a follower, Roy Montan, about using a wedge with heavy side lean. Hope you enjoy - Please follow our podcast so you are alerted as to new postings and it helps us to maintain the weekly broadcasts. Good Sawing!

Oct 25, 202308:22
Along The ForestApps Road Week 42 2023

Along The ForestApps Road Week 42 2023

This Week Tim Discusses The Difference in Experience and Planning. Good Sawing!

Oct 18, 202313:21
Along the ForestApps Road Week 41 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 41 2023

Controlling the Tree while Maintaining Safety and Productivity.

Watch video version @ForestApps on YouTube. Good Sawing!

Oct 11, 202317:38
Along the ForestApps Road Week 40 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 40 2023

Discussing One Handed Chainsaw comments and an update on my health. What's been taking place the past month. Check out the full video on @ForestApps YouTube Channel. Don't forget to please SUBSCRIBE.

Good Sawing!

Oct 04, 202311:57
Top Handle vs Bow Guide

Top Handle vs Bow Guide

Some similarities of a top handle chainsaw and a Bow Guide.... an important discussion. Good Sawing!

Sep 27, 202310:07
Along the ForestApps Road Week 38 2023 Update

Along the ForestApps Road Week 38 2023 Update

A lot has been happening the last three weeks since my last podcast....

Sep 18, 202305:36
From the Butt

From the Butt

Limbing and Bucking from Top to Butt or Butt to Top is the question of this Along the ForestApps Road Podcast . Good Sawing!
Aug 30, 202307:46
Water to Oil

Water to Oil

Bc3 Fuel solutions have developed a new bio-degradable bar and chain oil and some other very cool products for chainsaw and other engines, gas and diesel.
I think you will find this discussion very interesting. Let me know what you think.... Good Sawing!
Aug 23, 202325:00
Breeden RDT

Breeden RDT

Special guest David Breeden of Husqvarna explains how to keep your saw free from down time. You can watch the entire video @ForestApps channel on YouTube . Good Sawing!

Aug 16, 202331:40
Planning for Experience

Planning for Experience

How does Experience start? With the planning process....

Aug 09, 202308:30
Along the ForestApps Road week 30 2023

Along the ForestApps Road week 30 2023

Discussion of the face notch opening to allow the hinge to work.

Aug 02, 202308:22
If Only I Knew
Jul 26, 202307:39
Along the ForestApps Road Week 29

Along the ForestApps Road Week 29

Travels to Rhode Island…..
Jul 26, 202303:08
Along the ForestApps Road Week 28 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 28 2023

A week of training recap with Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC

Jul 19, 202306:39
Thursday Night Saws Week 27 2023

Thursday Night Saws Week 27 2023

Discussion of Saw Chain Angles, New Bar Oil testing update on travels... Good Sawing!

Jul 12, 202340:29
Along the Forest Apps Road Week 27

Along the Forest Apps Road Week 27

This week on ATFAR New video Posted - SawChain Angle, Last week with AREA Line and Right of Way. Up the Road - Samaritan’s Purse On to - Rhode Island Trust. New products Concentrate on slick saw chain Good Sawing!

Jul 05, 202311:57
Along the ForestApps Road Week 25 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 25 2023

We had a great week with Samaritan's Purse Site Supervisors..... Good Sawing!

Jun 28, 202309:51
Thursday Night Saws Week 23

Thursday Night Saws Week 23

Discussing some questions that came in recently. Several topics. This was from our Live Thursday Night Saws on YouTube, Twitter and Face Book.

Join us at 8pm est .... Good Sawing!

Jun 21, 202354:22
Criteria for Push or Pull

Criteria for Push or Pull

Question came in as to what is the criteria for determining whether to use equipment to push or pull a tree to fall it. What are some of the considerations. Is it always wise to use a large piece of equipment? If you do what is the plan.... Good Sawing!

Jun 14, 202309:43
Along the ForestApps Road Week 23 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 23 2023

Recap of the week and a discussion on - Are Trees and Participants different?

May 31, 202317:09
Rotted Trees

Rotted Trees

What are some considerations when working on trees with rot and other compromised conditions? Tim follows up on a couple questions from the YouTube channel @ForestApps. You can watch the video @ForestApps.... Good Sawing!

May 24, 202309:22
Root Cause

Root Cause

Some interesting Thoughts on Fatigue in the workplace sent in by a listener Tim L.

May 17, 202310:21
Weather Thoughts and Training

Weather Thoughts and Training

How does weather affect training and plans? Tim discusses some thoughts from recent training on KY and IL. Good Sawing!

May 10, 202308:20
Norm Hall Interview

Norm Hall Interview

Norm Hall Interview. Some great info from an acquaintance from years ago. Great Chainsaw as well as Arial Lifts instructor. From the Chicago area.
May 01, 202321:56
Week 17 2023 Along the Forest Apps Road

Week 17 2023 Along the Forest Apps Road

Why is participant attention sometimes hard to get or maintain in a training program? Tim has some thoughts that may help us to understand.... Good Sawing!

Apr 26, 202317:33