The chainsaw revolution

[MickBriant]

As an established author (see Mick Briant), l'm currently researching a book about the three aspects of timber production: tree felling, timber haulage & sawmilling. I'm writing a book primarily about the history of the chainsaw, but also the early pre-chainsaw days and how timber was processed with an axe and crosscut. Having worked tree felling for a number of years then set up the largest Stihl agency in the UK (now retired), l have a good knowledge of the industry.

 

I'm currently planning a trip round the UK, visiting collectors, chainsaw agencies, sawmills, estates, etc. Do you have any information or could you direct me to collectors of old saws, or those with old unpublished photographs of chainsaws or tree felling/sawmilling. I can be contacted at [email protected]. Mick

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

As an established author (see Mick Briant), l'm currently researching a book about the three aspects of timber production: tree felling, timber haulage & sawmilling. I'm writing a book primarily about the history of the chainsaw, but also the early pre-chainsaw days and how timber was processed with an axe and crosscut. Having worked tree felling for a number of years then set up the largest Stihl agency in the UK (now retired), l have a good knowledge of the industry.

 

I'm currently planning a trip round the UK, visiting collectors, chainsaw agencies, sawmills, estates, etc. Do you have any information or could you direct me to collectors of old saws, or those with old unpublished photographs of chainsaws or tree felling/sawmilling. I can be contacted at [email protected]. Mick

 

Note to self - follow up on this...

[peatff]

It's my opinion that every man, whether he cuts wood or has a fire or not, should own at least one chainsaw. Good luck with your quest.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

There are interesting historic sawmills at:

 

Mount Edgecombe estate - Volunteering Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park brief detail in the section "Stewards."

 

and

 

Cothele estate - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

 

Might be worth a look....

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

There is a museum next to Stroud Leisure centre in Gloucestershire - can't recall the precise details sorry. They had a chainsaw collection back along. I remember seeing the craziest guide bars you ever saw.

[aesmith]

Speaking of history, were Drag Saws ever used in the UK?

[Gray git]

It's my opinion that every man, whether he cuts wood or has a fire or not, should own at least one chainsaw. Good luck with your quest.

Add to that....

Learn how to use and look after it properly!!

 

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[Stubby]

Spud has to feature somewhere .....

[spudulike]

Spud has to feature somewhere .....

 

Thanks Andy, I am a mere hammervthst knocks the nail in:thumbup: