Delimbing and Bucking the Trunk into Posts
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How to make $90 per hour harvesting fence post on the farm
What happens here
After the tree is on the ground, the presenter proceeds to delimb the trunk, cutting off all branches close to the main stem using the chainsaw. Once the trunk is clear of branches, he uses a tape measure to mark out 8-foot sections along the length of the trunk. He then uses the chainsaw to cut these measured sections, or 'buck' the log, creating individual fence posts. Smaller, straight sections of branches might also be processed into smaller posts or other wood products.
Goal: Process the felled tree into uniform fence post lengths.
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw Chaps N/A — Leg protection
- Chainsaw Stihl — Delimbing and bucking the tree
- Husqvarna Chainsaw Helmet Husqvarna — Head, face, and hearing protection
- Safety Gloves Ironclad — Hand protection
- Tape Measure N/A — Measuring accurate 8-foot lengths for fence posts
- Red Cedar Logs N/A — The processed logs that will become fence posts