frofro666
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Hi guys, this is my first post! I have a 55 Rancher and I need to cut these huge slabs to fit into my splitter. The slabs are maybe
8" thick and just over 24" in dia. I tried to cut them lengthwise, (starting on the 8" part) and my saw just makes dust and smoke.
Its some kind of hard wood. My saw cuts throught them like butter when I saw throught the smaller 10" pieces normally, so I think my blade is plenty sharp.
Anyway I found a local saw shop that is going to make me a ripping chain, I guess he buys it in 100foot rolls.
I understand there is more kickback potential, and I have even read that this kind of chain should be only used on portable sawmills.
Can I use it for a hand held saw such as mine?
Thanks in advance.
8" thick and just over 24" in dia. I tried to cut them lengthwise, (starting on the 8" part) and my saw just makes dust and smoke.
Its some kind of hard wood. My saw cuts throught them like butter when I saw throught the smaller 10" pieces normally, so I think my blade is plenty sharp.
Anyway I found a local saw shop that is going to make me a ripping chain, I guess he buys it in 100foot rolls.
I understand there is more kickback potential, and I have even read that this kind of chain should be only used on portable sawmills.
Can I use it for a hand held saw such as mine?
Thanks in advance.