How to cut a log lengthwise with a chainsaw

The chainsaw is a portable mechanical saw which or that used in activities such as tree pruning, felling, bucking, cutting firebreaks and so on. You must be worried about how to cut a log lengthwise with a chainsaw. In this content, I’m going to give whole instructions for doing this. So, follow the instructions step by step.

 Things you need: 

1.    You will need a strong chainsaw with long blades to cut through nicely.  However, when working on logs, slightly raise them off the ground as you want to avoid cutting through the soil.

2.    To avoid any messy shape, cut through vertically and avoid cutting through an angle.

3.    Use the tip of the straight shallow groove along the line you want to cut

4.    You need to get the relative amount of fuel that will be enough for you throughout the process and it’s better you purchase it before you start cutting with your chainsaw to avoid mechanical problems.

5.    Safety is very important in this work; therefore it is an important to have the right safety gear which will prevent damage to any part of your body. However, with this safety gear, you also need to operate the machine safely and follow all the precautions such as:

•    Using ear muffs to protect the ear from loud noise from the chainsaw

•    Protective clothing such as gloves, overalls, boots, etc.

•    You can also have someone around to keep you company in case of emergencies.

Now we’re ready to cut through our log but strictly follow these steps:

STEP 1

Build a 4×4 wood post on the ground and make sure it is upright.  This will help control your chainsaw. Afterward, construct a stand that will clamp your chainsaw. To cut through your wood, place it close to the post and direct the chainsaw straight down through the markings. For safety, you can add support to the log to prevent it from tipping over.

STEP 2

Put your bolt on the log dog in a certain way (it must be completely crust-free at this point, especially for beginners.) tick each end of your bolt with a plane that marks the scabbard and cross-section. Then use ink to mark the edge of the log that you will cut. From the angle of the projected hanging rope, thick lines or ink lines (broken chalk) make a bolt in the corner at the other end of the bolt. This is the line where you directly cut. Afterward, remove the screw by removing the circle plate from the screw.

STEP 3

Be prepared to cut “hook cant”. Now you have to find out what you want from the hook installed because as it can only function properly with large wood. If you want any shape, you need to know what size you must. Don’t try to cut something thinner than 30mm, it’s just not feasible. After you make a choice of shape and size which you have marked on the board, till you cut out your desired plank

STEP 4

Before the cutting begins you must have the biggest saw you can get with a minimum of approximately 1 meter that is the longer the chainsaw, the more effective it will be. You have to be able to keep this machine in front of you with your hand fully extended with the trunk and the chainsaw functioning, if you can’t, that means you are not strong enough to do this job safely or effectively.

However, if you are a climber or you perform different endurance workouts like me, you should be able to put one hand aside and complete this easily. This work requires strength, endurance, and good eye coordination.

Start the saw at the end of the cant hook which is between the kerf lines that you have previously broken. This should now extend the length of the wood and the edge of the hook that is hanging that you’re about to cut. However, some like to stand and cut towards marking on the log, while others start cutting to the end. (The latter may be more accurate, but it is far riskier).

STEP 5

At this stage, you are now ready to mill several logs, but there is one very important moment that many, even some individuals with relative experience forget. Do not leave the logs with each other until they are cut, but put them at both ends with a little relish attached to wood, and then clean it.

That’s all for today’s content, guys. So, guys, I hope this instruction will be effective for you all. Let me know your opinion in the comments section! Let us know what you think and be sure to share these great ideas with your family and loved ones! 

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Sam Maxi

Hi, this is Sam Maxi Main Author of Woodworker Help. It’s been almost nine years I’ve been doing woodworks and my passion is still touching the sky. I love talking about woodwork tools and my reviews are mostly based on the experience I have from my work. Apart from reviewing, I am a huge fan of surfing. Also, I love watching horror genre movies.