Consistant 20cm logs

[rowan lee]

I use one of these for logging up billets for bagging. Keeping a consistent length aids productivity i.e no snagging, easy stackable sacks, neater product etc.

 

Is there an easier way other then a processor.

 

I have looked at circular saws, pto and petrol, but very few have a decent measuring stop block for accurate length.

 

Also I like to cut sub 3'' material as well, and I don't fancy the final cut on a powerful pto saw given the risk of the log spinning and kicking back at me.

 

What do others use for cutting up accurate length logs for bagging with a tray system bagger?

[nepia]

I have a Buckingham Logstation! I've got racks for 9", 10" & 12" logs. It'll free stand on the ground too.

[slack ma girdle]

I have switched to filling nets with small diameter round logs, less than 4" diameter, as there is almost no snagging, and produces a neater tighter bags.

All the round logs are cut using a Browns table saw of death, and provided the blade is sharp, the chance of snagging/ spinning is almost non existent. I use the edge of the table saw for 12" logs, and a sprayed mark for 9" logs. I used to use a stop, but with practice i no longer need it.

The logs are cut and tossed into the trailer , where they a bagged up. The trailer is thigh height so all the work is carried out without any bending, which makes the whole process almost enjoyable (ish)

Edited December 7, 2015 by slack ma girdle

[Logsnstuff]

I'm also using the trailer as it's perfect height, I mostly have 1/2" +- and occasionally ill put a short log in if it fills a gap nobody has complained yet. normally do around 1k nets a season and this year heading for 2.5k already.

[rowan lee]

I have switched to filling nets with small diameter round logs, less than 4" diameter, as there is almost no snagging, and produces a neater tighter bags.

All the round logs are cut using a Browns table saw of death, and provided the blade is sharp, the chance of snagging/ spinning is almost non existent. I use the edge of the table saw for 12" logs, and a sprayed mark for 9" logs. I used to use a stop, but with practice i no longer need it.

The logs are cut and tossed into the trailer , where they a bagged up. The trailer is thigh height so all the work is carried out without any bending, which makes the whole process almost enjoyable (ish)

 

enjoyable (ish) Good tip on the round logs. I think i will start segregating this type of material to one side for bagging only. I do something similar to yourself, but its a large crate on a 3 point hitch which can be lowered and highered for convenience.

 

Nepia I use a rack horse like that (homemade though) as well. Great for rough bendy stuff you can lift, but not so great for sawing accurate that all need to be within +/- 2 to 3cm parameters.

[rowan lee]

I'm also using the trailer as it's perfect height, I mostly have 1/2" +- and occasionally ill put a short log in if it fills a gap nobody has complained yet. normally do around 1k nets a season and this year heading for 2.5k already.

 

What cutting device do you use for +/- 1/2'' accuracy Logs?

[nepia]

Nepia I use a rack horse like that (homemade though) as well. Great for rough bendy stuff you can lift, but not so great for sawing accurate that all need to be within +/- 2 to 3cm parameters.

 

 

Not a problem; the uprights are set at the relevant 9,10 or 12" spacing and you run the saw halfway between them. (As an aside I can empty the rack of cut logs straight over the pickup tailgate by lifting it up and over).

Is the degree of precision you seem to be after necessary?

[gensetsteve]

I have switched to filling nets with small diameter round logs, less than 4" diameter, as there is almost no snagging, and produces a neater tighter bags.

All the round logs are cut using a Browns table saw of death, and provided the blade is sharp, the chance of snagging/ spinning is almost non existent. I use the edge of the table saw for 12" logs, and a sprayed mark for 9" logs. I used to use a stop, but with practice i no longer need it.

The logs are cut and tossed into the trailer , where they a bagged up. The trailer is thigh height so all the work is carried out without any bending, which makes the whole process almost enjoyable (ish)

 

We did exactly that last year with 3 in beech branch wood. The customer then cancelled the order so I sat on them through last summer and they are now as light as balsa and don't make for greAt burning. Works great as long as they go out the door.

[JLA Arborists]

I line up the chainsaw handle with the end of the log. All constant (ish) lengths of around 8"

[bikewoo]

I use a zip tie attached to the handle. Trimmed to the length of log I want to cut.