Department 22 - Lumberjack Competition

SUPERINTENDENT: Zach Brouse (814-494-1387)
Friday, July 28, 2023; Start time: 2:30 - 3 p.m. - Bedford Ford Show Arena (Set up: 1-2 pm)
GENERAL RULES:
1. Each contestant must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Each contestant or team must furnish own cutting devices and protective apparel.
3. Winners will be determined by fastest cutting times, Judges decisions are final.
4. Contestants must wear proper safety protection in every event.
5. All participants must sign liability release forms.

A handicap will be given to women who wish to enter in the standing block chop. Deadline for all entries is July 1, 2023. Entry forms can be found at the Fair office or downloaded below.

STANDING BLOCK CHOP
1. 12" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. All safety equipment must be worn.
3. Time will start on go and stop when block is severed in two pieces.
SPRINGBOARD CHOP
1. 12" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. Must bring your own springboards and fasteners.
3. Time will start on go and stop when block is severed in two pieces.
2 MAN CROSS CUT
1. 12" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. All styles of saws are welcome.
3. Contestants will make one cut.
JACK AND JILL CROSS CUT
1. 12" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. All styles of saws are welcome.
3. Contestants will make one cut.
MEN'S UNDERHAND CHOP
1. 13" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. Contestants must wear proper protection apparel.
3. Time will start on go and end when the block is severed in two pieces.

WOMEN'S UNDERHAND CHOP
1. 10" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. Contestants must wear proper protection apparel.
3. Time will start on go and end when the block in severed in two pieces.
STOCK SAW
1. 13" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. Two cuts will be made, one down and one up in a 4" limit.
3. Cut outs will result in disqualification.
4. Identical saws will be provided and used.
5. Contestants must we chaps, ear and eye protection.
MODIFIED CHAINSAW
1. 13" basswood, polar or aspen will be used.
2. 3 cuts will be made in a 6" limit.
3. Cut outs will result in a disqualification.
4. Any production made chainsaw is allowed.
5. Contestants must wear chaps, eye and ear protection.

CLASS...$65, $50, $30, $25, $20, $10
1 STANDING BLOCK CHOP
2 SPRINGBOARD CHOP
3 2 MAN CROSS CUT

4 JACK AND JILL CROSS CUT
UNDERHAND CHOP

A Men's
B Women's

5 STOCK SAW
6 MODIFIED CHAINSAW SINGLE