Chainsaw safety

11/22/04, 4:59 PM #1

William
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Chainsaw safety

William

>Hey all,

I have arrived at the point where I want to get a chainsaw for my turning needs. It will relieve a lot of the burden that I force onto my bandsaw! Long overdue for me.

Is there a guide or tutoral on how to properly cut a log? I've read up on the safety equipment needed, but I only found generic info on technique.

My needs will be basically to split a log in half, on either side of the pith. Or just cutting down to size. Any special jigs required for this?

Any pointing in the right direction would be great! Thanks in advance

William

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11/22/04, 5:27 PM #2

Jay Kilpatrick in TX
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>Welcome to the world of Chainsaws! First, read the manual. It should have some very good safety tips! If it doesn't, then look at other makes and models manuals on line. The most popular brands give good advice in their manuals.

Second, check out Bill Grumbine's website @ http://www.enter.net/~ultradad/logcutting.html for good tips on what happens after the tree is down and bucked (crosscut) into manageable sections. Third, you'll find Bill's video which from what I've seen and heard is a new and highly informative way of learning the basics of bowl creation. http://www.wonderfulwood.com/dvd.html

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11/22/04, 5:32 PM #3

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>Here's a page with a design for holding logs while cutting with a chain saw. Haven't used one myself but I intend to make one.

http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/tip33.htm

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11/22/04, 6:28 PM #4

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>Husky has a free vedio for chainsaw safety. The video is primarly concerned with felling the tree and avoiding the dangers of the tree kicking back as it starts it's fall. But there are other discussion on the tape as well.

There is nothing on the tape about preping wood for woodturning.

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I have been turning wood for about 12 years now. I consume about 20 hours a week in front of the lathe making primarly bowls and platters. I keep thinking about making other "stuff" on the lathe, and ocasionaly I even get beyond the thinking part. But I take the most pleasure in bowls and platters. I have most every tool availble for the lathe but I am always looking for a new tool. More than looking for a new tool I am looking for a new hunk of wood. While a corner woodworker (sometimes called flat woodworker) can never have enough clamps, I find most woodturners can never have enough turning stock. The woodturning club I belong to has a Christmas party each year and part of that party is a "grab bag". We bring in a turning, that is judged by the people who come to the party. The people who make the top three turnings get prizes (like sandpaper or a tool). The real prize though is the exchange of turnings that comes from this colection of turnings. Some of my most cherished turned objects are the ones I have recieved from these grab bags.

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11/22/04, 8:03 PM #5

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>William, have a look at Darrel Feltmate's website, he has some good advise and pointers plus pic's showing how and what to do and use, have fun and take care.

Leo V.

http://aroundthewoods.com/firewood.shtml

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11/22/04, 9:48 PM #6

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>Stihl has a manual on its web site. Similarly, more for felling than for carving up the pieces.

http://www.stihlusa.com/manuals/index.html

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11/23/04, 12:23 AM #7

William
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William

>Thanks everyone! This will get me started in the right direction.

.......now onward to get the actual chainsaw! Whatever brand that may be!

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11/23/04, 12:53 AM #8

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>Your best bet is a Stihl or Husqvarna mo

Leo V.

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