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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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Saw Innovations

Along the ForestApps RoadDec 08, 2023

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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
Jeff Cathcart Interview

Jeff Cathcart Interview

Interview with Jeff Cathcart. Jeff helped to spread chainsaw training across the country.... Good Sawing!
Sep 20, 202330:17
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
Training Conversations of the Core6

Training Conversations of the Core6

Interview with Bill Hooker with PDRMA in Illinois.... Good Sawing!
Apr 25, 202319:33
Thursday Night Saws Week 15 2023

Thursday Night Saws Week 15 2023

Is there such a thing as bad Mix oil for your saw? What are some variables.... Good sawing!

Apr 15, 202301:08:35
Guitar Man

Guitar Man

Along the ForestApps Road we see all types. Many are musicians that operate chainsaws. Tonights guest is Derek Ferwerda. Listen to his story we think you will find it interesting.... Good Sawing!

Apr 12, 202324:51
Thursday Night Saws Week 13 2023

Thursday Night Saws Week 13 2023

Great conversation with Jeremy Osteen of GA Tree Masters about bad fiber in trees

he has come acccross recently. Join us sometime on Thursday Nights at 8pm Est on @ForestApps Youtube and FaceBook. Good Sawing!


Apr 02, 202344:37
Week 13 2023 Keeth Question Storm Trees

Week 13 2023 Keeth Question Storm Trees

Very interesting audio from a video on Storm Trees to answer a question from Keeth at Samaritan's Purse. I have three contributors to the video this audio is taken from. Robert Albritton on Tree Works Unlimited, David Breeden of Arbor Pro and Jeremy Osteen pop GA Tree Masters. Thanks to them for their time and thoughts. I think you will enjoy this for planning purposes of working on storm trees.

Goosd Sawing!

Mar 29, 202319:37
Thursday Night Saws Week 12 2023

Thursday Night Saws Week 12 2023

Discussion on storm sawing downed trees. Butt to top. Good Sawing!

Mar 25, 202333:11
West Coast Tour. Weeks 10 and 11 2023

West Coast Tour. Weeks 10 and 11 2023

A recap of our travel and training to the west coast.... Good Sawing!


Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast provider and join in on our travels and training. It's Free to you!

Mar 22, 202306:52
Tuesday Night LIVE Week 12 2023

Tuesday Night LIVE Week 12 2023

Tuesday Night Live with David Breeden of Husqvarna. Started up a 40 year old chainsaw. Good Sawing!

Mar 22, 202351:31
Week 9 2023 Helmet Systems

Week 9 2023 Helmet Systems

Tim discusses his favorite helmet system he has been using for several years now.


#chainsawsafety

Mar 08, 202314:34
Samaritan's Purse Week 8 2023

Samaritan's Purse Week 8 2023

We had the opportunity to be part of the annual training weekend for Samaritan's Purse providing some chainsaw instruction for their volunteers. You can watch a video on our YouTube site @ForestApps.   Good Sawing!

Mar 01, 202306:16
Along the ForestApps Road Week 7 2023

Along the ForestApps Road Week 7 2023

Out travel and training in Florida this week. Working with Florida Water Management and Amsler's Saw Day... Good Sawing!

Feb 22, 202310:45
The Eriksson Trail

The Eriksson Trail

The Soren Eriksson Trail is a trip down memory lane telling some of the attributes of Soren Eriksson and how he was instrumental in the techniques, PPE and chainsaws we have today.  Let me know what you think of this podcast.  Good Sawing!

Feb 20, 202314:25
ForestApps eBook Chapter 1

ForestApps eBook Chapter 1

The ForestApps eBook was written by Tim Ard and Mike Bolin in 2002. Tim is reading through each chapter. We hope you find it to be a great way to absorb the information over the next few weeks and months.. Good Sawing!

Feb 18, 202307:47
David Breeden -Husqvarna Interview

David Breeden -Husqvarna Interview

This was the Number 1 podcast for Season 2.....   Listen again. Good Sawing!


Along the ForestApps Road is proud to bring you an exclusive interview with David Breeden of Husqvarna Power Products. Please Like and Subscribe and tell all your friends to watch.... Good Sawing! #chainsaw #Chainsawsafety #chainsawtraining #Arborist #Logger #DisasterRelief #STIHL #STIHLUsa #Husqvarna #DIY #LawnMaintenance #Landscaping #LawnsofInstagram #LandScapeMaintenance #Landscapers #TreeCare #TreeServices #LawncareLife #TreeStuff #OregonTools #OregonSawChain #Echo #Poulan #WE_ARE_WOODWORKER #ChainsawLovers #timberfaller #treeclimbing #arboriculture #treecutting #treefelling #stihlchainsaw #loggers #logger88 #chainsaw_lovers #foodphotography #treeservice #treework #treeremoval #lumberjack #ForestApplicationsTrainingInc #TimArd #AlongtheForestAppsRoad #Podcast #TimArd #LauraArd #Chainsaws #STIHL #HUSQVARNA #TreeCare www.ForestApps.com info@ForestApps.com

Feb 17, 202346:37
Recap of Week 4 5 6 2023 - PowerSouth

Recap of Week 4 5 6 2023 - PowerSouth

I had a great three weeks in Andalusia, Alabama working with employees of PowerSouth. The company is amazing and the training offered a lot of results. You can check out the video of this podcast on my YouTube channel @ForestApps.            Good Sawing!

Feb 15, 202314:49
Saw Chain Mounting

Saw Chain Mounting

Mounting a New or Sharpened Saw Chain.... How do you do it - and how fast?
Feb 12, 202304:04
Ropes Machines and Wedges

Ropes Machines and Wedges

Often hear that we always use a Machine or Rope or Wedge for safety when falling trees. Tim shares some thoughts on this audio version of an @ForestApps Youtube Video. Check it out too....   Good Sawing!

Feb 08, 202312:42