A single sawyer using a single-cylinder, single-motor power saw makes three vertical cuts—down, up and down—through a 20-inch-diameter (510 mm) white pine log.
This one-man contest is strictly against time.
Chain saws may be warmed up prior to the contest, but must be turned off before the contest begins.
Neither self-starting nor impulse-type push button starters nor twin motors are allowed.
A starter gives the countdown and on the signal "go", competitors start their saws and make the three cuts.
The contest ends when the third slice is severed.
All cuts must be complete.
Dave Bolstad of New Zealand holds the world record with a time of 5.55 seconds set in 2007.
A single sawyer using a single-cylinder, single-motor power saw makes three vertical cuts—down, up and down—through a 20-inch-diameter (510 mm) white pine log. This one-man contest is strictly against time. Chain saws may be warmed up prior to the contest, but must be turned off before the contest begins. Neither self-starting nor impulse-type push button starters nor twin motors are allowed. A starter gives the countdown and on the signal "go", competitors start their saws and make the three cuts. The contest ends when the third slice is severed. All cuts must be complete. Dave Bolstad of New Zealand holds the world record with a time of 5.55 seconds set in 2007.
Lumberjack World Championship