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Philbert

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Well, new to me! 42 inches of Henry Disston I-laugh-at-four-dollars-a-gallon-gas steel! And real 'rakers' (not 'depth gauges').

(OK, anybody know how to sharpen this thing?)

When I took the USFS trail volunteer certification class, they taught us how to use these as well, since they do not allow chainsaws into designated wilderness areas.
When they are really sharp, they are fun to use. I was really looking for a 2-man felling saw, but the nice ones go for a lot on eBay. We'll see how this one cleans up.

Wasn't sure to post this here or in the 'Logging' forum. Hope to get it into the 'Hot Saw' forum when tuned up.

Any input on cleaning, jointing, filing, setting, etc appreciated!

Philbert
 
Spiffy!!! Me want 1 2!!!

Used to have a similar sized (a bit larger) years ago. I am not an expert, just used one a lot. All I remember from using it is your set-how wide the cutters are, is different for softwoods and hardwoods. I was mostly cutting wicked mean and nasty hardwood with mine, downed huge dutch elm mostly, although a little of everything, so it was narrow set. The softer and stickier the wood, the wider the set has to be, or the kerf closes up on you and it just sucks, because you are only around 1/3rd horsepower. Have wedges handy anyway, they come in handy. After that it is similar to a chain, cutters the same height and angle, etc, need some clearance for the depth gauges, etc. And your stroke, good rhythm, use a nice easy full stroke, GO STRAIGHT, zen out, keep moving, all of a sudden you are through! On to the next one.

If you have a single buggered tooth, well, it is easier to just wait, don't take the whole thing down. Just file that one neutral, reset it straight, file it pointy like, when the others catch up, you can re set it.

They have a special wrench for doing the set, bending the teeth (I will assume these are still for sale someplace), and it is easier if you have a modified vise, something that will hold a significant length of the bar in place as you file for sharpening. Regular vice with some long boards pinching the bar will work. Small flat file works, your choice, although I would imagine there are speciality files for them.
 
This looks like a good place to start:

http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf77712508/pdf77712508dpi72.pdf

Crosscut Saw Manual - Warren Miller USFS (Ret) (2003)

I have also posted this one before. First part is chainsaw, second part is crosscut saw. Good, basic informations:

ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/ID/snow/safety/resources/usfs_chainsaw_student_guide.pdf

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course (2006)

Instructor's manual is virtually the same, just has teaching tips and points to emphasize.

Philbert
 
Another Cordless Saw Score!

Flea Market Find along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Simmonds. Guess it is about 5 feet to the center of my ear.
(Hope the folks in the hotel don't mind me bringing it in - they did not complain about the chainsaw for the GTG)

Philbert

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Another cool one!

Now..have fun finding someone to run the other side with you! It's been my experienbce guys will come help you run one ONE time. Then you need another victim..volunteer.
 
It's like a lot of other hand tools: if they are sharp and tuned, they are fun to use.

Wood planes, chisels, hand saws, etc. They are silent, fast, make big chips/curls, easy to control, etc., when they are sharp.

If they are dull or improperly set up - they are the source of misery, frustration, cussing, injuries, ruiend projects, etc.

I think that the two most important things about woodworking are: understanding wood grain, and how to sharpen hand tools. It will be a challenge for me to learn how to sharpen these saws.

Philbert
 
Flea Market Find along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Simmonds. Guess it is about 5 feet to the center of my ear.
(Hope the folks in the hotel don't mind me bringing it in - they did not complain about the chainsaw for the GTG)

Philbert

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Nice saw! If I can pick up two of them for a C-note, would you say that is a good deal?
 
Nice saw! If I can pick up two of them for a C-note, would you say that is a good deal?

If they are in usable/can be made usable condition, that would be a great deal. Rust is a big issue. Broken/missing teeth, etc. Different tooth patterns, length, brand, etc. also play a big part in the cost. Decent saws seem to go for a lot more than that on eBay - you can get an idea there.

It might cost you that much again to get them jointed and sharpened, if you can find someone who knows how, and is willing, to do it. Local guy here says that he does not do them any more.

I cringe when I see 'paint quality' saws advertised - meaning that someone is going to paint a folksy picture on the blade and hang it as a curio in a cabin, restaurant, etc.

Philbert
 
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