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  1. 27th December 2013, 07:29 PM #1
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    Default VERY small milling query

    Im of limited means, but a scrounger, and managed to source a number of logs that are bigger than my bandsaws capacities (only a little 14" old Chinese one).

    I cut a few logs by hand using my Japanese Ryoba, which did a wonderful job, but golly did I sweat. Hard hard work.

    Is cutting logs with a bushmans saw do-able? Is there the equivelant of a small lumberjacks two handed saw? Or, is it easier to find a moderately priced chainsaw....very moderate!
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  3. 27th December 2013, 08:24 PM #2
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    If it is straight grained and not too long could you split them with a froe or axe ? Then clean up with a plane

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  4. 27th December 2013, 08:57 PM #3
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    Unless you grew up with using a lumberjack saw or are prepared to put a few months into training bush/hand/sawing, this will be exhausting.

    14" logs need at least a 20" chainsaw bar which is about a 50 cc saw.
    Plus you will need some sort of mill but these can be as simple as this
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    a 50 cc chainsaw will be fine for occasional milling provided you take it easy and like any tool a significant reduction of effort will be alleviated by quality sharpening of the cutting edge.
    Sharpening chainsaws is a big topic but lets see if you can get a saw before we worry about sharpening.
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  5. 27th December 2013, 08:59 PM #4
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    Many a cheap chainsaw are available, but always better to have a good one. Have you tried your local woodworking/wood turning club, they often have chainsaws and bigger bandsaws available.
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