Saw for cutting small logs

fricatus

We had a tree fall out of our front garden and out onto the road during the storm, but it was cut up by a very helpful man with a chainsaw who happened to be passing.

I've now got a load of logs in about 1-1.5m lengths (3-5 ft) and in diameters ranging from about 5 to 15 cm (2-6 inches) which I want to cut into suitable lengths to stack and dry for now, and then use next winter.

Has anyone got any recommendations on the best way to cut these up? Obviously a chainsaw is quickest, but I've no experience, and quite a bit of a fear of chopping through my leg with the thing.

Are there any more idiot-proof saws out there that would be suitable for this sort of occasional light work?

Tabnabs

A bow saw

eg



is what you're after. Just saw straight and don't twist the blade or else it may snap.

GreeBo

you can get "safety" type chain saws that are designed for domestic used and pretty safe
for example this one can be used to cut logs on the ground
Worx Jaws

fricatus

OK, that gives me ideas all right... how about this?

http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Black-and-Decker-GK1000-Alligator-Powered-Lopper/8285/4.1.1

The bow saw is something that I'm going to get all right, but I'd be a month doing all the wood by hand.

Good exercise though!

peter bermingham

That yoke will only cut up to 100mm 4 inches you might be as cheep to give someone a few bob with a chain saw and let then cut it, cutting up logs with a bow saw is no easy task

Norfolk Enchants_

GreeBo wrote: »

you can get "safety" type chain saws that are designed for domestic used and pretty safe
for example this one can be used to cut logs on the ground
Worx Jaws

With the greatest of respect save your money, they are a waste of time, you'd be better off with a bowsaw.

GY A1

lidl have a good one (bowsaw) this week for 9 or 10 euro and has a spare blade, was a decent size too

My Potatoes

fricatus wrote: »

Has anyone got any recommendations on the best way to cut these up? Obviously a chainsaw is quickest, but I've no experience, and quite a bit of a fear of chopping through my leg with the thing.

Definitely a chainsaw. There's only one way to get experience, why not start now?
You'll soon learn that it's not the chainsaw is to be feared, but what you're cutting.

Otherwise, I'd recommend a bow saw. I bought a Bahco bow saw on Amazon for about a tenner a few years ago. It's ideal for this. Try to get two blades, one for green and one for seasoned wood.

Tabnabs

Have a look over on the farming forum for advice on chainsaw purchase (and recommended safety gear).

vinnie13

if your buying a chainsaw buy a good one i reccomend a stihl ms170 great little saw i got new one last week in uk for 210euro inc vat.
cheap saws are a danger bits going loose etc.
would avoid huskys entery level saws they were bought by electralux and went down hill fast with a bad rep in the forestry world.

the two gimmicks above are a waste of cash i agree you would be better with a good bow saw and the price of them too for the junk they are.

its never to late to start using a chain saw BUT i would seriously do research on safety on using youtube will bw good for this or i seen free chainsaw courses worth a google

Gautama

If you're inexperienced you're better off buying local. Makes it easier to pop in if you need advice, etc.