Clean cut on logs

[Flingarrows]

I have three 4’ logs that are around 14” in diameter. My daughter wants me to cut 1-2” thick slices to be used as part of the centerpieces for her wedding.

I can’t seem to get a straight cut with my chainsaw to save my life. Any ideas?


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[Hoosierdood]

Sharpen your chain.

 

[gregkl]

If you can't sharpen the chain so that it cuts straight, you can make a jig for a router (if you have one) and use it to flatten them out. Plus they will look really nice.

 

[johntheplinker]

Build a frame to hold log with a vertical guide on either side of log. Drill two holes in bar the same distance apart as vertical guides. Put bolts through center of bar and use head of bolt against vertical guide to keep your cut straight.

 

[Magyars]

New chain...maybe a new bar

 

[mbkintner]

Bandsaw and a jig to hold the log steady.

 

[Flingarrows]

New chain did the trick. 44 logs disks cut for her


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[russc2542]

The stihl 2-in-1 sharpeners (or the original brand that makes them for stihl) work WONDERS :wink:

 

[patience0830]

New chain did the trick. 44 logs disks cut for her


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This was the right answer. Or the old chain ground by a pro.

 

[bobjones223]

New chain and new bar....after that it is user issue.

Also Amazon sells some wood miser jigs for chain saws that get pretty good reviews but I have no experience with them....for the price might be worth a try.

 

[Flingarrows]

This was the right answer. Or the old chain ground by a pro.

I ended up buying a new chain. I had the old one sharpened and it just wouldn’t cut straight


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[Flingarrows]

New chain and new bar....after that it is user issue.

Also Amazon sells some wood miser jigs for chain saws that get pretty good reviews but I have no experience with them....for the price might be worth a try.

I didn’t know that, thanks for the info


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[Flingarrows]

I also had to replace the oiler, it wasn’t pumping


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[yepthatsme]

I also had to replace the oiler, it wasn’t pumping


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Yep, running a saw without a chain oiler will ruin a chain and bar very quickly. I still remember using older chain saws with a manual oiler. You had to pump the chain oil with your thumb while cutting. That wasn't fun.

 

[bobjones223]

I did a similar project two years ago and knew my chain and bar were fine for cutting firewood but also knew they had a ton of hours and wear on them.

Before I started I just went out and got a new bar and chain so I knew I stood the best chance of success.

 

[Flingarrows]

I did a similar project two years ago and knew my chain and bar were fine for cutting firewood but also knew they had a ton of hours and wear on them.

Before I started I just went out and got a new bar and chain so I knew I stood the best chance of success.

Looks good


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[bwframe]

I did a similar project two years ago and knew my chain and bar were fine for cutting firewood but also knew they had a ton of hours and wear on them.

Before I started I just went out and got a new bar and chain so I knew I stood the best chance of success.

Great work there Bob! The OP needs to post some pics of his work also.

 

[DadSmith]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/timber-tuff-lumber-cutting-guide-1244260?cm_mmc=feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1244260

 

[Flingarrows]

Now that is pretty interesting. I was cutting round plates, but I could see doing some cool things with that


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[CHCRandy]

I like them jigs they make on them Alaska shows.....something like this for ripping logs. Never owned one and never used one....but they make it look easy.

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