i was wanting to make boards out of logs lookign to make 1/2 inch thick boards wha twould be the max size of logs this could cut without bogging down
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This is not the saw for that at all. The limiting factor is really the 1/3hp - not the cutting capacity. Green wood is very difficult on a machine. At a minimum you want a 1hp saw like the craftsman BAS350, Rikon 10-321, or the Grizzly G0555
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There is no mi9nimum or maximum width, if you don't use the bar base, that goes between the bars. The bars are remarkable useful for brush, logs, moving potted trees, pallets etc. I would highly recommend them. When I bought them the freight was included and they are heavy. Brian
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I cut up a log that was 5 inches just took a while. I am an older lady so I do not want to use a big saw. Except for taking time this was ok. I am not very strong and could not push down very hard. The smaller logs cut fine. I am happy with the saw and feel it is safe for me.
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I use my saw a lot and the maximum thickness seems to be about 2 inches. I've tried to use it w/o the guide to gain a little greater thickness and it works very poorly.
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Measure the diameter of the circular cutting blade. This blade can cut wood half of this diameter. But if the wood is twice the blade's diameter, cut one side then cut the other side that lines up with cut you just made - now you have just cut a board thickness that is equal to the diameter of the blade less the diameter of the nut that holds the blade to the cutoff tool. By the way, this tool was not designed for cutting wood. Use a skill saw for this:the blade is much larger.
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I've split logs up to 18" in diameter, though it does put a burden on the machine. I look for cracks where the log is already starting to split and aim the wedge there. I also don't do for splitting a large log in half; instead I try to cut a small piece off first and then work from there. Often, with wood like oak, I have to finish the job by inserting an axe and hitting it with a sledge hammer, as oak tends to tear a lot. It's still less work than splitting without the machine!
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The vertical limit is 6 inches. I have cut 1 X 6 boards on mine vertically - of course that's roughly 5 1/2 inches, but should be good for your needs.
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I use it to make 3/4 inch plugs but it's capable of 2 inch or more. When you cut your plugs, don't cut all the way through the wood you're cutting from. If you do, you'll have a hard time removing the plug from the cutter. I cut most of the way through and then run the wood through the table saw to separate the plug from the mother wood.
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I have not cut a board that big with the saw. It will cut a 2 x 10 without any problem.
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I'm sorry I can't answer your question, for at this time I've only used my saw for cutting 10" wide boards.
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The maximum cutting depth of this saw is 3/4". It would not be able to cut a 2x2.
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I can not give you the actual maximum thickness. Todate, I have only used it for material a little over an inch. The information I have says it can work on wood up to 2 3/8 inches. I suspect the maximum will be real close to that thickness
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The maximum "height" is 6". So, cutting a 10" log would require multiple passes. I'd use a 3/4" or 5/8" 3tpi hook tooth blade. The saw has plenty of power to do the job.
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Depends on thickness and type of wood. 1/4"? Yes. 1/2" pine? Sure. 3/4" hardwood? Not easily. A small job could likely be done with just a rotary tool like a dremel or rotozip
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The length doesn't matter as long as you support the uncut end (going into the saw) as well as the finished end (exiting the blade). Unfortunately, you cannot rip a 6" (width) board because the blade is a only a 10" blade and even when raised up to the max, you really can't rip a 2x4 any more than a tad over 3". The blade isn't "tall" enough to completely rip through anything "taller" than about 3.250". I believe a 12" blade would work, but I haven't seen any 12" table saws (that are affordable).
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I have cut 14" cedar logs, but I have/bought the re-saw attachment, which provides a larger cut and taller fence. You will likely need a 1/2" 4 tpi blade.
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yes it will, if you cut the boards twice. I use this saw to cut 5/4" by 6" decking into thinner planks for some trim things on jobsites. You will have to go slow and make sure you keep the material straight and plumb. Only other tools I own that i could make a cut like that with are band saw (stuck at a shop) or planer (take forever and make too much dust). Maybe not what this saw was intended for but it works great. Get a sharp good blade and you it will work no problem.