Chainsawing Wet Wood?

[woodburn]

I had a load of white oak dropped at the house. It absolutely poured here today. Might sound like a stupid question, but will bucking the wet wood be any different than working with dry wood? If anything, I'm thinking the wetness will help keep the chain cooler. But on the other hand, does wet wood cause the sawdust to cake-up on the chain, clog oil holes, etc..? Probably overthinking here, but just want to check.

 

[LLigetfa]

Better wet than dry IMHO.

 

[fyrwoodguy]

yup better wet than dry,got a pic of it?

 

[Bigg_Redd]

I had a load of white oak dropped at the house. It absolutely poured here today. Might sound like a stupid question, but will bucking the wet wood be any different than working with dry wood? If anything, I'm thinking the wetness will help keep the chain cooler. But on the other hand, does wet wood cause the sawdust to cake-up on the chain, clog oil holes, etc..? Probably overthinking here, but just want to check.

Saw away, Amigo.

If I didn't saw wet wood I'd never saw anything.

 

[smokinj]

I had a load of white oak dropped at the house. It absolutely poured here today. Might sound like a stupid question, but will bucking the wet wood be any different than working with dry wood? If anything, I'm thinking the wetness will help keep the chain cooler. But on the other hand, does wet wood cause the sawdust to cake-up on the chain, clog oil holes, etc..? Probably overthinking here, but just want to check.

Saw away, Amigo.

If I didn't saw wet wood I'd never saw anything.

same here i will cut when its raining

 

[kevin j]

it's only wet on the outside, the inside doesn't change.
rain, snow, ice...builds character and appreciation for the wood and the heat.

 

[woodburn]

Thanks for the replies. I will be bucking and hauling that load to the backyard tomorrow morning. What better way to spend a few hours on a Sunday?

 

[ihookem]

Wet wood doesn't get dust all over and I swear it's easier on the chain. I cut dry elm and it is darn hard when wet.

 

[woodburn]

Well, I chained that wood up today and the verdict is in. I didn't notice much difference at all. A bit heavier on the back of course, but otherwise all seemed the same. I agree with wet probably being better just because it helps that chain last a slight bit longer by helping to keep it cool. Less stopping to tighten the tension too.