Thread: Aussie Champion Saw Maker

Notice the moisture front as the saw moves through the timber (at about 3 mins 45 secs in the video)? I'm guessing that is due to the heat generated.

Originally Posted by homesy135

Notice the moisture front as the saw moves through the timber (at about 3 mins 45 secs in the video)? I'm guessing that is due to the heat generated.

I am not sure if it is shown clearly in the video but the guy assisting the 2 man saw team will normally use a spray bottle to lubricate the blade as they slice through the log. It stops the blade from binding up with gum. A wedge is also knocked in by the same guy about 1/2 way down to spread open the sawn kerf. The moisture you mention would be the oil lubricant they use.

Stewie;

Okay, that may explain what I saw. My explanation is much more exciting but you're probably right, wood being a poor conductor of heat.

I took it to be sawdust from the previous cut coming off progressively via vibration.

Cheers,
Paul