Well, if the log isn't too heavy to roll, then I kerf them all down from the top - in this case it would be more than half way - then I roll it over and finish all the cuts from the other side. Been doing that for years.
Not possible to cut a 24" log with a 18" bar. I have proved this several times to my wife and have also shown her that in order to safely cut certain sizes of trees you must have the correct saw and bar. It just isn't safe to cut a 16" tree with a 14" bar, it isn't safe to cut a 20" tree with a 18" bar, you must use a 20" bar, for a 24" tree you must use at least a 28" bar and so on. I have a few 48" plus trees coming up, I'm looking for a 72" bar. It also applies to gas tree trimmers too, you must have several sizes of trimmers and bars to safely cut some trees.
PS, anyone who tells my wife different will get a quick punch in the face.
Not possible to cut a 24" log with a 18" bar. I have proved this several times to my wife and have also shown her that in order to safely cut certain sizes of trees you must have the correct saw and bar. It just isn't safe to cut a 16" tree with a 14" bar, it isn't safe to cut a 20" tree with a 18" bar, you must use a 20" bar, for a 24" tree you must use at least a 28" bar and so on. I have a few 48" plus trees coming up, I'm looking for a 72" bar. It also applies to gas tree trimmers too, you must have several sizes of trimmers and bars to safely cut some trees.
PS, anyone who tells my wife different will get a quick punch in the face.
I burn tops usually, you know the "waste" top part of a tree after loggers take the good part? And to do that I need at least 10 saws, 40 saw chains, loader tractor, a few grapples, 10 different buckets, 20 trailers ( yes 20) buzz saw, 4 wood splitters, dump truck, electric chain sharpener and a pile of other stuff she doesn't even know I have. Here is a few saws. My thread is called My Firewood Tools. I have a few pics on there. At least I'm saving money burning wood. View attachment 220834
I burn tops usually, you know the "waste" top part of a tree after loggers take the good part? And to do that I need at least 10 saws, 40 saw chains, loader tractor, a few grapples, 10 different buckets, 20 trailers ( yes 20) buzz saw, 4 wood splitters, dump truck, electric chain sharpener and a pile of other stuff she doesn't even know I have. Here is a few saws. My thread is called My Firewood Tools. I have a few pics on there. At least I'm saving money burning wood. View attachment 220834
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Heres an update! I got at that pile with my 55 Rancher with a nice new chain. I was able to cut through both sides no problem, and I noodled the bigger pieces. First time noodling and first time cutting some 30" diameter pieces. I was concerned about kickback since the end of the saw was burried in the log for most of the cutting.
Thanks guys for the help. Was super fun!
I gots big logs was 30 inch log and I didn't want to get big saw out so I stood them on there end and split them down to smaller pieces and cut them with my chop saw. Food for thought laterHey guys. I got 3 cords of maple delivered and there are a few 24" logs in there that I need to buck and quarter. How do I cut them if I only have a 55 rancher and 18" bar without going to buy a bigger saw?
Thanks!
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