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[brohnson]

I know there has to be a quicker way to trying to get your firewood all cut to the same size. How do you all do it? Please share your tricks to this newbie. 

[HandyMark]

I used to try to make it pretty then I realized I am going to burn it. Use a point on your saw as a reference for a while and then just start eyeballing it. You will get it within a couple of inches before long. I seem to have an issue when I cut smaller branches though. They always come out longer. Also check out this if you really want perfection. http://outdoorwoodfurnaceinfo.com/forum/index.php?topic=2127.msg19278#new

[MattyNH]

 I use tape and chalk.. I mark as many as I can on the grapple load..Cut the marked ones then i stack the cut logs out of the way so I will always have a clean area to mark and cut more..I do u my saw to for measuring as well..I dont use that tool posted by handymark.. 

[clydem]

I use one of these    works great!

http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/Mingo-265/p3884.html

[ThatGUY]

I always just use a cheater stick (aka a small branch) that I would cut to the desired length for firewood (formerly 16" now 24", went from indoor wood stove to outdoor boiler).  Then after an hour I would throw the stick away and cut it like HandyMark - eyeball it 

[HandyMark]

When I get a big enough building built I am giving up on stacking my wood so I don't care what the length is as long as it fits in the boiler. I plan to have a lean to on the back of the barn I want to build with the nose of the boiler inside. Planning for a concrete knee wall between the barn and lean so I don't have to worry about bending up the siding shoving wood around with the bobcat. I know it will take longer to dry but with the surplus I have now I should stay two years ahead and give it enough time even under less than ideal conditions.

[peacmar]

I use my bar as a guide, 18" bar makes 18" pieces or close enough. Do it enough you'll get an eye for it eventuality.