Aim, to get maximum output done I try to stay productive. I use all the tools I have to make it easier on my body. And when I'm doing a job I like to stay at it. A picture says a 1000 words so here is my take.
It appears that you cut a few rounds and then split those few rounds, then maybe loads those few splits and then maybe drive those splits to the house. I would run the saw until it was empty of fuel at least. It doesn't seem like much but it does add up when you are trying to get a lot done in a short time.
I would do it a little different. I would cut the whole tree into rounds then split the whole pile then load it and then haul it home. One reason for this is the loss of time, and effort starting and restarting the saw. I always set my saw on a block to save that littler extra bit of bending over. It all adds up. My wife says I have to do everything in a system because I come from a factory line where everything has to be done on time and as efficient as possible. She also says I take the fun out of everything. If you look at my firewood setup you would see that see is right.
When I go to the bush now I do the physical stuff 1st and finish out the work time doing something easy like just loading with the tractor and haul a few loads home. Body seems to like it more that way.
I used to cut some down, haul some home, cut some into rounds, split some, etc. Now I try to just do one complete part of the process at a time to (in my mind anyway) maximize production.
That being said sometimes it's also nice to do a variety and it makes the whole job more enjoyable.
2/3s of this pile was cut down and hauled home to this pile in 2 really short work days. Some of these are 22" across. Body was too sore to do much so I cut them down, cut them into 12', loaded them up and hauled them home.
The 2nd pic will be the next step in my process. Then the next step is to split it.
