Tim Ard

Along the ForestApps Road

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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. Chainsaw SafetyChainsaw Training

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Tim Ard

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More Carburetor Calibration 20.04.2022 12:12

Carburetor Calibration on the newer generation chainsaws is as important as proper adjustment is on earlier saws. Some findings in a recent workshop in VA.  Good Sawing!

Directional Felling 16.04.2022 7:30

Discussion of directional felling trees to reduce the chances of struck by injuries.... Good Sawing!

USFS Training Pete Duncan Interview 13.04.2022 28:16

This episode is information regarding Forest Service Saw Training Certification. I field a lot of questions from Volunteers seeking certification to run saws on trails and fires. Pete Duncan is the top of the saw program and this can answer most of the questions.... Good Sawing!

Have to KNOWS... 11.04.2022 10:30

There are a few Have to Knows when it comes to chainsaw operation. If you are an Owner, Supervisor, Co-Worker or Operator please listen in. Good Sawing!

Dr.Doug Piirto Interview 4.4.2022 09.04.2022 43:49

A great educator of the Forest Industry. Dr. Doug Piirto. Past Forestry Director for Cal Poly University and now Crestline  Forestry Consultant after his retirement from Cal Poly.  Enjoy his knowledge.... Good Sawing!

Storm Sawing Workshop 06.04.2022 2:56

Storm Sawing Workshop Information scheduled for May 10-12, 2022 in Asheville, NC at the Biltmore Estates Properties.   Good Sawing!

Carburetor Calibration 05.04.2022 6:22

What to do to calibrate your new chip controlled carburetor chainsaw ...?  Good Sawing!

Pressure or Binds 04.04.2022 8:40

Some Fiber thoughts to consider on Felling , Limbing and Bucking Trees and Limbs.  Good Sawing!

Chainsaws Used 03.04.2022 7:02

A discussion on the chainsaws Tim uses in his training workshops around the country. Hope the information you find useful.  Good Sawing!

Supervisors and Saws 02.04.2022 6:22

Some thoughts on what to consider when asked to do something with a saw by a supervisor... Good Sawing!

Wedging Story 27.03.2022 5:56

27 years ago (1995) I had the opportunity to be part of a filming of Victory Gardens... I had a unique wedging experience. Listen to the story.... Good Sawing!

Chap Choice 24.03.2022 5:19

Information on the upcoming Storm Sawing Workshop at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC and a message on Chap Choice. Good Sawing!

What's on my Belt? 19.03.2022 3:43

Had a question about my tool belt I use.... Good Sawing!

Thursday Night Saws 18.03.2022 27:36

Thursday Night Saws 3.17.2022  Happy St Patricks Day!   Tonight we discussed upcoming events and wedging, spring poles and wedging....  Good Sawing!

Wedge Technique 17.03.2022 4:50

Tim discusses the wedge technique used in training workshops...  Good sawing!

Sprocket Witness Mark 09.03.2022 5:18

Tim's interesting story on the Sprocket Witness Mark on todays Rim Sprockets. Good Sawing!

Along the ForestApps Road Podcast 3.4.2022 07.03.2022 13:26

Audio from a training in Rainsville, AL on Storm work. Good Sawing!

Spare Parts and Tools Podcast 02.03.2022 6:49

What should be in your kit on your sawing adventure? What extra parts or tools to take with you? Parts is Parts they say? Let's take a look on this Tim's Tips.... Good Sawing!

Thursday Night Saws 2.24.2022 28.02.2022 1:02:14

From a YouTube Live on Thursday Feb 24th. Some audio of answering questions.  Good Sawing!

Stihl HEXA Chain Update 2.21.2022 26.02.2022 8:07

Some more info on HEXA saw chain.  Good Sawing!

Maintaining the BITE... 24.02.2022 5:46

Setting Depth Gauges on your Saw Chain. What's Important to know in thought and tools. Good Sawing!

Presidents Day Edition... 21.02.2022 3:54

A time in the past when I chatted with a President....  Good Sawing!

Along the ForestApps Road 2.19.2022 21.02.2022 9:55

Florida Travel and Training this episode week and I was able to run the new Husqvarna 592XP saw taking down a large dead pine tree. Good Sawing!

Don't Be Fueled by the Can 19.02.2022 9:01

This episode Tim travelled to Scandinavia to find the can... Interesting story of some of the Best Mix around. Good Sawing!