Rules

1. Corral must be safe distance from spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and
timer are permitted inside.
2. One (1) disc per competitor must be cut in this event.
3. Chain binders, straps or team mates weight (no spare) may be used to assist in securing the
log. Logs must be securely fastened. Body weight must be on stanchion frame only.
4. The wood should be 8 x 8 in (20.32 x 20.32 cm) poplar or white pine and be bark free.
5. The saw horse height to the bottom of the cant must be between 59cm (23in) and 69cm (27
in).
6. Teams must make their cuts within 50cm (20in). Allowance for knots will be determined by
the event judge.
7. Only the COMPETING team member may spray the saw with any type of foreign substance
during the event. (i.e. WD-40)
8. For safety reasons, the spare may hold an extra saw in case of breakage. If this occurs, the
spare must not hand the saw to the team. The team must retrieve it.
9. The blade must be on top of the log prior to the start of the event and must not move prior to
the starting signal.
10. The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.
11. Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.
12. A broken or bent saw tooth or a broken or loosened saw handle is considered to be
equipment breakage.
13. Two @) halves leaving the cant does not constitute a complete disc. A disc would be
complete if a sheer cut is less than 1cm / 0.4 in. Shear cuts greater than 1 cm in width in
either direction, (not in length) will receive a one (1) second penalty.
14. A shear cut is a sliver of wood that stays attached to the disc. A sliver of wood that stays
attached to the cant is considered a broken disc.
15. At the judges signal, the competitors must re-cut immediately if a complete disc is not cut.
The re-cut must be done by the same pair who broke the disc.

16. Competitors are not permitted to touch the discs until the judge makes their decision .
Touching or removing discs result in a DQ.
17. Time will stop when the last disc is cut from the cant.
18. Missing gear will result in a disqualification.
19. The event has a five (5) minute time limit or will be recorded as a disqualification.

Sumber : http://cilawoodsmen.ca/rules/event-rules/swede-saw

Swede Saw
A team of five will alternate cutting through a 6"X6" timber with 36" bow saws.

Swede sawing is a team relay event. A 6 inch by 6 inch timber is supported at shoulder height,
each team member must cut a four-inch "cookie" from the end of the timber. Time is started with
the first pull of the bow saw and ended when the last cookie is cut. The CSM team took home
the gold for the sawing as well.

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE MINING GAMES

HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION

Rescue Team

On May 2nd, 1972 fire broke out in the Sunshine Mine near Kellogg, Idaho,
USA. At the time 178 miners were working in the mine. Carbon Monoxide, heat, and
smoke spread quickly through the tunnels, hampering efforts of rescue workers. Initially,

85 miners escaped safely and two morewere rescued seven days later. On May 13, the
last of the 91 victims were brought out. The tragedy was the countrys worst hard rock
mining disaster since 1917. A miners day ceremony is held on the second day of May
each year to honour the men who died.
The International Collegiate Mining Competition started in 1978, more than 35 years
ago, in honour and remembrance of the fallen miners from the Sunshine mine as well
as all miners who have perished in the line of duty. The goal of the competition is to
keep the old-fashioned mining techniques alive, as well as strengthen the camaraderie
of the mining students of today. Being the largest event of its kind in theworld, it is highly
competitive, and there is a great amount of prestige for the winners. In the past,
universities and colleges from all over the United States of America, Mexico, Canada
and Australia have been represented in the competition. There are divisions in the
competition for mens (open), womens and co-ed teams, and it is a fierce fight for the
top few places. The competition is historically held over the Easter weekend and
comprises of seven events:

Airleg: drill into a vertical rock or concrete face using a pneumatic airleg drill.

Handsteel: drill into a block of concrete using a four pound sledge hammer and a 7/8
inch wide steel chisel.

Survey: given a starting point report the coordinates of a finishing point using an old
fashioned vernier transit.

Gold pan: find five flattened lead or copper ball bearings in a pan full of dirt and rock.

Swede saw: saw through a 6 by 6 piece of pine timber with a 36 inch bow saw.

Trackstand: set up and tear down a five metre section of track, including sleepers, rail,
connecting plates and bolts.

Mucking: run an ore cart down a 75 foot section of track and fill it with muck using
shovels.

Points are assigned to each team in each event according to place of finish, and the
lowest cumulative score at the end of all seven events is the overall winner. Plaques are
awarded to the top finishers in each event, and a traveling trophy is awarded to the
team who finishes first place overall. There are also various traveling trophies for first
placed teams in individual events. In the past the competition has been dominated by
teams such as the Mackay School of Mines (Reno, NV), Missouri School of Mines
(Rolla, MO), Montana Tech (Butte, MT), and the Western Australian School of Mines |
WASM Wombats (Kalgoorlie, WA). The competition runs over two days, with around
thirty teams from fifteen to twenty universities competing across all divisions. A number
of teams have competed over the years including:
America

Mackay school of Mines (UNR)

Montana Tech (MT)

Colorado School of Mines (CSM)

Virginia Tech (VT)

University of Rolla-Missouri (UMR)

University of Alaska-Fairbanks

University of Utah

University of Arizona

University of South Dakota

University of Idaho

Michigan Tech (MTU)

University of Wisconsin

New Mexico Tech

Canada

University of Queens

University of British Columbia

Australia

Western Australian School of Mines (WASM Wombats)

Curtin University (WASM Wallabies)

Federation University | Ballarat

University of Queensland (UQ)

University of Wollongong

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

University of South Australia (UniSA)

University of Tasmania

University of Western Australia (UWA)

Murdoch University

England

Camborne School of Mines

Brizil

University of Alfenas

The host school is decided at the captains meeting two years in advance. In general,
the games are hosted in America rotating between Rolla, Butte, Reno, with every third
year being outside the US, Kalgoorlie or England. Once other school show yearly
dedication and support with equipment and sponsorship they too can be considered too
host as seen fit at the captains meeting.

The professional and local involvement in the International Mining Competition is

substantial. Mining and service companies, along with professional bodies such as the
Society of Mining Engineers (SME), Australian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy
(AusIMM) sponsor the competition each year. The competition is attended by anywhere
from hundreds to thousands of people each year, depending on the location and
promotional efforts of the hosting university. Each year there is media coverage ranging
from local papers to nationally televised news programs and professional journals.

Sawing and Safety:

A saw appears to be much safer than an axe, and it is if you use it properly. If you
don't use it properly you might be in for a nasty surprise - especially if you've

sharpened it well. It's very easy for a saw blade to jump out of a cut when you just
starting. If you're holding the log with the back of your hand close to the blade it can
cut you brutally. If you are cutting a horizontal log, pass your arm through the bow of
the saw until the cut is deep enough to ensure that the blade doesn't jump out. It looks
awkward and it is somewhat, but it beats a vicious cut. If you are dropping trees watch
out for leaners that might barber chair or springboard. You are pretty close if they do.
The simple remedy is to put in side cuts as you would with an axe, making the trunk
far less likely to split up.