https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/af0a9e7f-d4ff-42a6-b1eb-9c0539fbeaad Production cutting rafters with a chainsaw. To many of you this might be new, but cutting roofs production style has been around a long long time. Will Holladay was the first person I ever read about who did this and I even bought his VHS 20 years ago. I'm using an @stihlusa MS391 because that's the saw we have with a longer bar. Combine that with the Big Foot Saws Headcutter XL + chisel tooth chain and we can get very clean cuts. Roof framing is a dying art, and cutting roofs production style is even more rare. We save a lot of labor this way. Join us in this video as we demonstrate the gang cutting technique for common rafters. Gang cutting is a proven method that can save time and effort, reducing labor and wear on the body. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step, using the Bigfoot Head Cutter XL attachment on a chainsaw. Learn from our experience over the past 20 years and discover the benefits of gang cutting. In this video, we'll cover: Introduction to gang cutting and its advantages Overview of the Bigfoot Head Cutter XL attachment Insights from Will Holiday's book on gang cutting Key tips and considerations for successful gang cutting Cutting off blocks and creating bird blocks Setting up and adjusting the chainsaw for accurate cuts Techniques for precise and straight cuts Dealing with challenges and maintaining control Cutting ridge and tail sections of the rafters Importance of repetitive and efficient workflow Overall savings in labor and weight handling Final results and observations If you're involved in construction or woodworking, gang cutting can be a game-changer for your projects. Save time, effort, and increase accuracy by implementing this proven technique. Watch the video now to learn all the essential details and improve your rafter cutting process! http://www.bigfootsaws.com/product/big-foot-75-degree-head-cutter-xl/ http://theroofcutter.blogspot.com/ https://www.jlconline.com/tools/fastening-tools/power-tools/gang-cutting-rafters_o The tools I use and recommend https://acmetools.pxf.io/AwesomeFramers Please remember that I'm not showing the best way to do anything, but just the method that works well for us. Thanks for watching! Oh and another takeaway, if you use a drone for commercial work, you need to be part107 certified. Commercial work includes social media like YouTube if you plan to make an income off of that. I watched a video about this last May and then purchased the Part 107 Course https://sso.teachable.com/secure/245841/checkout/1320802/bundle-remote-pilot-plus-maneuvers?coupon_code=FRAMERS100&affcode=245841_0eauthdo I studied and learned for 1 month and then took my test. I scored a 95%, which is a testament to how good Greg and the crew over there teach. That link will save you $100 off the course and support this channel. Some of the links below are affiliate links. I may make a small commission off of them. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/awesomeframers/ website https://www.awesomeframers.com/blog https://www.tiktok.com/@awesomeframers Company https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PioneerBuildersInc https://www.jlconline.com/training-the-trades/squeak-free-floor-sheathing_or ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - https://bit.ly/Timmy10 (10% off code: Timmy10) https://truewerk.com/collections/workwear-shirts-hats/products/trucker-hat-tim-uhler-awesome-framers Click here for a discount on Hyspecs Safety Glasses www.iwearhyspecs.com/timmy10 TIMMY10 -$10 Off $250+, no brand exclusions, one use per customer. at Tool Barn, link below CODE: AWESOMEFRAMER_MAXHP DESCRIPTION: $150 OFF MAX HP STARTER SYSTEMS https://www.toolbarn.com/search?q=max%20powerlite%20bundle badgertoolbelts.com https://jackasssawhorse.com/ Spotify Playlist ?? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nieBWiaM6g6KCYWaYWBQf #building #construction #framing gang cutting, common rafters, Bigfoot Head Cutter XL, chainsaw attachment, time-saving technique, efficient workflow, precise cuts, woodworking, construction Tue, 05 May 2026 00:03:17 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/af0a9e7f-d4ff-42a6-b1eb-9c0539fbeaad All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.