Chainsawing with the grain

[Monikieman]

Do they have to be seasoned or can I use green birch perhaps?

 

Cheers

[headgroundsman]

I have made candles by splitting part way then holding split open with small stick. Quicker than sawing

[Rich Rule]

Just sharpen the chain better mate. Should be ok.

[farmer_ben]

I have made candles by splitting part way then holding split open with small stick. Quicker than sawing

 

i like that idea, i make up quite a few candles and it always fcuks my chain right up! gonna try that tip, cheers

[blazer]

I find saws wont cut down a ring(only makes sawdust), so cut in line with the grain as if slicing up a big thin ring (produces saw straw), maybe drop the rakers a bit.

 

Should make Swedish candles no prob, sure that's the way they do it, you will fill your Volvo in Abba-out 1/2 hour:thumbup:

[gensetsteve]

My chain sharpening is not the best but not had a problem cutting candles or with the grain. Worst problem I seem to get is long stringy bits clog saw. I tend to hold a few inches out of cut and not pressure on saw so the strands break up a bit.