The Developing Thinking Sawyers Curriculum requires you to participate in these Forest Service Saw training materials to receive a saw certification.

It is recommended to review the Student Pre-work before attending the classroom portion!

Videos from the Presentation.

Do you already have your cert, and just brushing up on this info pre-season?  These offer a great refresher!

Module 1

Human Factors and the Thinking Sawyer

How the Thinking Sawyer Recovers

Module 3.1

How A Saw Cuts

Arc of the Saw Video

Module 3.2

Crosscut Saw Brushing

Module 4

Over the Shoulder Chopping

Overhead Chopping 

Email Alex at alex@idahotrailsassociation.org with any questions!