What is the largest size logs you can cut? Is 1.5" after the cut or before?
1447585
the max it will cut is a 3" log or tapper down a larger diameter log with draw knife or axe. the finished cut will be 1.5" diameter ok for small projects benches, chairs, tables, get a bigger cutter for bed frames and such.
1447586
1.5" is the result you get after the cut. The tool cut best when the wood is round and no larger than 3" in diameter but bigger than 2".
1447587
We've cut logs quite a bit larger than the 1.5" - main thing is to use a clamp or have a two person team doing it.My husband made a really nice log bed in just a few hours as a rank beginner! We used logs about 3 - 4 inches.
1447588
We've cut logs quite a bit larger than the 1.5" - main thing is to use a clamp or have a two person team doing it. My husband made a really nice log bed in just a few hours as a rank beginner! We used logs about 3 - 4 inches.
1165727
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!
655246
3-1/2" is all you will cut with this saw, maybe 3 5/8". It is a great saw for the price.
335286
There isn't a guide for the 1" -1.5", but the rest are covered. I suggest using a comb for the longer lengths. I have been very happy overall with my trimmer.
1851288
Any size. If log is bigger than will feed into cutter, shave it down until it will go in. I did not have good results from this tool, but apparently some others like it. Good luck.
1441289
I'm not sure what the official answer might be, but I know I've used it to cut through branches that were around 3/4". I just have to work at it a little. That's for green wood in a hedge, though.
1364267
N.L.,it all depends the unit you buy. They have 36" and 40" units - which is the length of main bar from the tip of the chain saw to the motor. I have a 24" unit which I find myself trimming the log sides to accomodate about 19" width max blank size. but most of what i remove is resin-wood, so it's no great loss.
1273615
We mostly use it for cutting limbs and brush up to around 5 or 6 inches in diameter, but I have seen others who say they cut limbs of 8 to 10 inches or more in diameter. It's not a heavy duty logging machine, so I wouldn't push it too hard.
1856412
Fiskars says it will cut branches up to 1" thick. I personally use other pruners for larger branches and would imagine these will cut 1/2"-3/4" of most wood types without any issue.
1579958
You can split the log down the middle if you nail on the guide board so the chain runs down the middle. Be careful about the log falling open at the end of your cut!
743389
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.
750233
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.
1912810
1/2" live Oak, 3/4" live Pine. Remember this is a pruners. You can get the saw attachment for larger branches.
53377
One battery will cut a single 8 inch log in about 10 minutes. Most probably use it for smaller wood, but you can cut up to about 14 inches if you have multiple batteries. There is a newer model with apparently incompatible lithium batteries which I would get instead if it were my first tool to use these batteries.
1012882
I don't know about books but I have cut white oak a very hardwood at 1 1/2 inches
575620
The specs for the saw list a cutting height of 4 5/8" I believe but I think the max may be more like 4 1/2" tall wood.
1262185
Agreeing with most. I actually measured. Cutting length is just under 15". Joel W must have some other model.