Max tree diameter vs. chainsaw bar length

[gwa000]

question about the maximum tree diameter i can use a chainsaw on in relation to the bar length.

everything i have seen while googling is if you are taking a tree down. my trees are already down (in about 6-8 foot sections) so my question is concerning sawing these into firewood size pieces.

the chainsaw i have has an 18" bar.

thanks!

 

[Colt Marlington]

About 35 inches.

 

[ATH]

Yeah...a little less than 2x the bar length is easy. But it is not out of the question to be able to cut 3x the bar length with some plunge cutting. Not fun, at all....but possible. I'd plan on 35" as well.

 

[gwa000]

Yeah...a little less than 2x the bar length is easy. But it is not out of the question to be able to cut 3x the bar length with some plunge cutting. Not fun, at all....but possible. I'd plan on 35" as well.

thanks!

i measured the largest diameter and it is 22". i figured i could go part way down then rotate the log to continue cutting but just wanted to make sure as i do value my limbs.

 

[Bearcreek]

thanks!

i measured the largest diameter and it is 22". i figured i could go part way down then rotate the log to continue cutting but just wanted to make sure as i do value my limbs.

The two biggest things to watch out for doing what you're doing is kickback and getting your bar pinched. Are you familiar with those terms?

 

[dallasak]

The two biggest things to watch out for doing what you're doing is kickback and getting your bar pinched. Are you familiar with those terms?

I really like using wedges when I am bucking bigger stuff.

 

[gwa000]

The two biggest things to watch out for doing what you're doing is kickback and getting your bar pinched. Are you familiar with those terms?

i am familar with those terms and i have on occasion gotten the bar pinched. usually try to positiion the log so that the piece justs drops off.

 

[gwa000]

I really like using wedges when I am bucking bigger stuff.

i have a wedge but have not had to use it yet. most of the pieces are in the 10-16" range i'm guessing so they are not that huge.

 

[VirginiaIron]

Ive made a habit of placing a nylon wedge in my pocket for just that reason. Even smaller trunks will catch you. The nylon (or whatever it is) wedge wont hurt your chain and I have used it to cut, as safely as possible, even heavily hung widowmakers when I needed to get the job done.

 

[chipper1]

Ive made a habit of placing a nylon wedge in my pocket for just that reason. Even smaller trunks will catch you. The nylon (or whatever it is) wedge wont hurt your chain and I have used it to cut, as safely as possible, even heavily hung widowmakers when I needed to get the job done.

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[VirginiaIron]

Liked for the coloring within the lines and using various colors.

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[chipper1]

I think I am going to like this forum...

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