Wood cutting newbie question...

[Flyguy]

Not to sound horrid but if you can't figure out from the above descriptions how to cut with a 15" bar you want nothing with a more powerful saw.I don't want to read another accident thread dude.there no joke powerful saws,the 15" will get it do the cut roll and join the cuts again,then wedge it open with a wedge pop saw in and go for the little bit in middle.

I've had to do just as big with a 16" before when my main saw died

 

 

No worries ! I had worked out that I could nibble away by cutting out blocks but it was just painfully slow. I just wondered if there was a technique that the professionals used that I hadn't heard off.

 

And yes - absolutely right an extra 3" on a new saw isnt going to make much difference. But if it can cut out a [slightly larger] block in less than 10 min and not need a rest to cool down afterwards then it might be worth a go.

 

... also potentially a good justification for a new toy to tell the Mrs

 

However I'll give the splitting approach hullsmillfarm suggested a go first (and then make a decision once I've buried 4 wedges in the trunk)

[Flyguy]

not sure id like to swing that axe, hell of a trunk for that

 

 

Yep - absolutely.

 

I did try cross cutting as deep as I could and then trying to split out chunks by hitting the endgrain with a maul.

 

However swinging an 8lb splitting maul from overhead to impact below and between your feet while standing on the trunk was so obviously a BAD idea that I didnt try it a second time ... not that it worked first time either.

[Flyguy]

Two Man Cross Cut Saw?

 

Bit cheaper and a bit more exercise than a Stihl....

 

Thomas Flinn & Co. Saws - Specialised Products inc. Two Man Crosscut Saws

 

 

You may have hit on something ! They look beautiful. Also Made in Sheffield (just down the road from me) and a lot less money than a new Stihl

 

Although, sadly, slightly less useful for general firewood cutting...

[robbo 110]

dependant on your experience & respect of bigger saws i would suggest looking on the big auction site, a stihl 051, 076 would be perfect, then re-sell the saw once done....... these are powerful saws, as long as you remember that then it could save a lot of work for a minimal outlay,, good luck mate

[Yeti]

Could try an old 034 stihl

light fairly small but pack a blinking good wallop and will drive an 18 inch bar fine.pick them up pretty cheap too.I use mine all the time and love it

[Gerbutt]

Hello bud, I live in sheffield, away this weekend but got nothing to do next week, so if it's still there I could pop over and blast some off. Only got a 346 with an 18" bar on at the mo but it'll give you an idea of what a pro saw will do before you go and spend your money!

[Farmer Tom]

Although, sadly, slightly less useful for general firewood cutting...

 

When you're done polish it up, varnish it and nail it up over the fireplace?

[woodworm]

Hello bud, I live in sheffield, away this weekend but got nothing to do next week, so if it's still there I could pop over and blast some off. Only got a 346 with an 18" bar on at the mo but it'll give you an idea of what a pro saw will do before you go and spend your money!

 

What a damned kind offer. The man is a fool if he doesn't take you up on the offer. Not many like you around buddy:thumbup1:

[Flyguy]

Hello bud, I live in sheffield, away this weekend but got nothing to do next week, so if it's still there I could pop over and blast some off. Only got a 346 with an 18" bar on at the mo but it'll give you an idea of what a pro saw will do before you go and spend your money!

 

 

Thats a very kind offer indeed ! Many thanks. It would be a great chance to see it in action...

 

I'm up in Bents Green S11 - message [being] sent.

[Flyguy]

When you're done polish it up, varnish it and nail it up over the fireplace?

 

Funnily enough - just suggested exactly that to the Mrs

 

[not sure she was convinced though]