what saw to use to cut logs

[dilwyn]

hi guys just a thought other than a petrol chainsaw what other saw is suitable for cutting logs.got a large amount of elm trees to cut down and bring home i used a bow saw and been cutting them in nine inch lenghts.not got a chain saw so was wondering if there was any other saw that can be used hard work cutting by hand as i/m getting on a bit say no more . worth a try asking you guys cheers dilwyn.. :?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

You really have little alternative to a chain saw (if you've access to power, an electric one?) Are you sure they're elms? there aren't many left, even dead. Try to get some turnery sized pieces - ££!

 

[andersonec]

Other than one of these (if you can find a slave)

A chain say is the answer.

Have you thought about a mobile sawmill? that Elm could be profitable if it is big enough.

Andy

 

[adidat]

chinese chain saws are getting very cheap and there pefectley useable. but please be careful as they are lethal if used incroectley. its also worth investing in the correct saftey gear!

these are excellent for smaller logs, and it would not be easy to receive a serious injury with this, but still treat with caution!

adidat

 

[Sheffield Tony]

I have a Thomas Flinn 1 man crosscut saw. Obviously if you have a lot to do, and know how to wield one, a chainsaw is the only quick solution. But the crosscut saw is more practical than a bowsaw -- mind you, if were talking a modern DIY shed bowsaw -- so is hiring a beaver.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

It's a while since I hired a beaver!

 

[Sheffield Tony]

Seven minutes. I wondered how long it would take for the inevitable comment :lol:

 

[dilwyn]

You really have little alternative to a chain saw (if you've access to power, an electric one?) Are you sure they're elms? there aren't many left, even dead. Try to get some turnery sized pieces - ££!

being new to this how much would they sell for if they were freshly cut 9 inches in diamiter say 2 ft long thanks for your answer

 

[Mark A]

Our Bosch electric chainsaw was only about £80 when we bought it and it's very capable - it cut through a 10" chunk of greenheart easily enough.

Or if you want to do it by hand then one of these look good. £133 is a bit steep though.

Mark