Hi,
Being an owner of a large woodburning stove and wanting to avoid oil heating costs ina drafty house, I have over the last 5 years become something of a weekend wood cutting warrior. I get three large lorry loads of 5 m long lengths of stunning french oak trunk side "fillets" delivered each Spring from my local saw mill.
I then use my trusty Stihl MS180 chainsaw and set to along each length of wood balanced carefully on my saw horse, cutting lovely 9-12" prieces. Burns beautifully hot and slow for 9 months a year 24 hours a day. Stunning value at £450 for all that mountain of wood.
Problem is, it is a LOT of labour, say 8 weekends work. I get through 2 chains (have to do three good sharpening strokes on each tooth and oil refil with each fuel refil).
So I wonder if there might be a better way. Would a bandsaw be more durable, quicker to use?
Any ideas gratefully received!
