Wood cutting newbie question...

[Gerbutt]

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.

 

No worries chap, I'm up in Crookes so just across the valley from you:thumbup1:

[Flyguy]

Just a quick update...

 

Met up with Gerbutt today to find out how it should be done .

 

Got some great tips on safety (eg. always apply chain brake when not actually cutting), ppe and technique.

 

Also, got to see how a professional saw has the grunt and endurance to be able to take on a big job even if it does involve just cutting out blocks....

 

Very useful and very much appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[the villan]

You are not realy going to cut up a 1.5 m diameter with a 15 inc bar.What area are you in,as the cheapest way would be to get a pro with a big saw to disc it for you.

 

hi geoff just wondering what size would you use,thanks

[geoff]

A 1.5 m trunk...if it was of any length I would drop a six foot bar on it,disc it & be done with it.

The discs could be quartered with a smaller saw.

[gensetsteve]

If you do decide to get a new saw I would go a bit bigger than the 261. That wont be alot better than you have now. An ms 380 in good order may suit better.

[Flyguy]

If you do decide to get a new saw I would go a bit bigger than the 261. That wont be alot better than you have now. An ms 380 in good order may suit better.

I take your point, especially for the big tree that I am currently dealing with.

 

However, this is likely to be the exception rather than the rule and most of the time it'll be dealing with firewood and much smaller stuff. As such the bigger size, heavier weight and higher fuel consumption of a bigger saw is probably not justified for what it will be doing much of the time.