Cutting wet wood? Take it slow and sharpen often.

Yes, but the risk goes up and the work gets worse.

Wet wood binds the chain more, which means kickback is more likely. It also dulls the chain faster, so you end up forcing the saw, which is how people lose control.

If you have to cut wet wood — after a storm, for example — use a sharp chain. A dull chain on wet wood is a recipe for getting stuck or thrown back at you. Drop the chain speed a little and let the saw do the work. Keep your stance solid, brace against kickback, and stop frequently to check the cut for binding.

And don’t cut above shoulder height. Wet wood is heavier, and a falling piece can pull you off balance fast.

Dry it first if you can. If you can’t, respect that everything about wet wood is harder to control.