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Swede Saw
Core Team Event / Safety
Code Blue
- One (1) disc per competitor must be completed in the swede saw
event.
- Two (2) halves leaving the cant does not
constitute a complete disc. A disk would be considered “complete” if a sheer cut is less than 1 centimeter (0.4 inches). Sheer cuts greater than 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) will receive a 1 second penalty for each infraction.
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Blade must be on the log to start the event but must not be
moved before the word "go" or disqualification will
result.
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At a signal from the judge, a competitor must re-cut immediately
if a complete disc is not cut. Re-cuts must be done by the competitors
that broke the disk, if not disqualification will result.
- Time will stop when the last disc is cut from the cant.
- Chain binders, straps or teammates weight on the log may assist
with the securing of the log.
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Teams must make all their cuts within 50cms (20 inches). An
allowance for knots may be made at the discretion of the judge.
- Only a competing team member may spray the saw with any type
of foreign substance during the event (i.e.: WD-40).
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For safety reasons, a 7th person may hold a spare saw in the
event of breakage. The saw may not be handed to the competitors.
- A broken or bent saw tooth, a broken or loosened saw handle
is considered to be equipment breakage.
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If wood is squared, it may not exceed 19.8 x 19.8 cms (8
x 8 inches). If wood is round, a determined effort must be
made by the host school to ensure uniformity.
- All wood must be squared or round, and bark free.
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Saw horse height must be 64 centimeters to the bottom of the
cant plus or minus 5cm (25 inches plus or minus 2 inches).
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Competitors are not permitted to touch the disks until the Judges have made their decision.
- Setup
The corral must be determined by the head judge to be a safe distance
from the spectators.
Only competing athletes are permitted in the corral.
Logs must be securely fastened.
Any body weight on the stanchion must be within the stanchion
frame.
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