General Rules
Competitors, depending on the wood size and contest, make one or multiple cuts on a sawing log. In some locations, on large logs, starter cuts are allowed. The competitors must make a complete cut for it to count.

Common Wood Sizes
Round wood logs can vary from 10" to over 30" diameter in this event. Square wood shows can feature anything from 8x8's to 14x14's.

History
Crosscut saws have been around for a long time with some records dating back to the Roman Empire. They began to see heavy use in Europe in the 15th century, and the technology has changed significantly over the years. Originally used exclusively to buck trees on the ground, in the late 19th century, they also started being used to fell trees after a notch was chopped with an axe.