circular saw bench

[Ashes_Firewood]

I keep wondering about that log grip handle. Have had my hands smacked a few times by twistier smaller bits of wood jumping about

[rowan lee]

Agree on the gripper, essential on the last cut when things are getting short and your hand is within 6'' of the blade.

[rowan lee]

With regards to logs jumping I know a fellow who had his front teeth knocked out using a HP eagle.

 

I like this machine from bgu - the gripper and bridge over the blade appear to potentially eliminate any possibility of logs kicking up at the operator.

 

Also any opinions on this style of saw, where you pull the blade through, rather then push the log on a cradle??

[richardwale]

That looks so much safer. Like to know if the do a petrol one

[simonm]

What HP is the tractor your running it off? our David brown is rated at 50hp off the pto when it came out the factory.

 

A quick clip running off my little Yanmar which is on the limit for this saw , well built and comes ready to go has its not a cheap bolt together job ,I find the working height ok even though i am 6ft .

I have demonstrated using it without holding the logs but really left hand should be holding and right hand pushing on handle .

Note I am cutting slow for demonstrating.

Only criticism I have is when cross cutting has the waste discharge chute can block up .

It has handles which I shown in clip and can easily moved about .

 

 

Ste

 

Ps Jim@ spectrum plant I drink Budweiser lol

[simonm]

Do they throw logs about that much?

 

 

 

On my balfour I would say you definitely have to hold the log as they do jump about a bit. A clenched fist pushing it down rather than hold though - an off round log can jump a bit and you can get your fingers whacked between the log and the unit ( I learnt the hard way!).

 

The holder looks good but I reckon you'd stop using after an hour.

[simonm]

That looks really efficient

 

With regards to logs jumping I know a fellow who had his front teeth knocked out using a HP eagle.

 

I like this machine from bgu - the gripper and bridge over the blade appear to potentially eliminate any possibility of logs kicking up at the operator.

 

Also any opinions on this style of saw, where you pull the blade through, rather then push the log on a cradle??

[richy_B]

Do they throw logs about that much?

 

It's generally operator error but when you are cutting for days on end it can happen. The finger whack is easy done.

[simonm]

It's generally operator error but when you are cutting for days on end it can happen. The finger whack is easy done.

 

Ive seen lots have the option of a conveyor, do you have 1 on yours? i know its more money but less work i suppose

[richy_B]

Ive seen lots have the option of a conveyor, do you have 1 on yours? i know its more money but less work i suppose

 

Don't have one but I can see how it would speed things up. I tend to have an ibc cage right next to me and just through them in.