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As others have said I think you would be better off looking for a second hand floor standing model, if you're cutting and shaping logs you'll probably need the sturdiness of a full size model. Axminster do sell the Excalibur scroll saws, though I have seen reports that the ones available this side of the pond are not the best build quality. I would recommend the awfs18 which I have, but unfortunately I've seen poor reports about the version they are now selling. Again I'd have to recommend the second hand route and suggest you try to get a hegner that way.

Unless you are using fairly small logs I'd go for a 14 inch bandsaw, not just for power but for clearance. I make Christmas ornaments on a scroll saw, I use the Axminster 18 inch model. However if you have the money I'd go for a Hegner. The cheaper saws vibrate like mad and don't have the power to do stack cutting. Also look into Flying Dutchman or niqua blades.

It's excellent for any outdoor projects, very durable.

Sounds just right! We need all the big logs we can get. PM sent

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Here's the link to the farm St James City Farm | A natural oasis in the heart of Gloucester, and another pic:

Hi, first post. I am currently working on a project for St James City Farm in Gloucester. We are building a picnic area in the community allotments. We are going with a rustic/organic theme for the furniture like so: We have enough timber to do the tables, but we need some substantial logs to make the benches.Which brings me to my request; Is there anyone in the Gloucester area that can spare logs of 1ft or more diameter about 5-6ft long? We need two ideally, and we will take anything of the right size. We have very little money but we can pick it up from anywhere in Gloucestershire. Thanks for your time, hope this is the right forum.