That doesn't sound too bad. Just having the saw pushing the powerhead away from the log seems like it woukd be more work to keep it sliding smooth. I may try it just to see. I file very aggressive so a lot of cuts all I have to do is hold the throttle if I have enough slope.
Oh yeah milling is a big fuel user.
The small amount of slope helped but the self feed comes IMHO from the small amount of angle off perpendicular in relation to the grain. The cutters push causing self feed. Doesnt show in the pic's, but my push is mostly to keep the guide supports out of drag from catching in the bark. Now I see the purpose of the wheels on Bobl's mills. Pushing against 7 hp cutting pecan is trying for an old man such as me.
First time seeing pecan green sliced, Thanx Unc
I wear a beard for the same reason I'm shown w/helmet the less ya see thge better I look
Good question! A broken chain will first hit the catch on the saw, then a bolt for the alaskan mil clamp closest to the power head, then gap holding wedge if it is close enough, then (those arent green pants for St. Pattys day!) my chaps, if the chain on the top of the drive sprocket has not already jammed under the cover since it was now being pushed , not pulled around. Had not thought of it before Thank you
