Sawbuck, a real back saver

I like the way it folds up for storage! Guess what I’m making this weekend??? Thanks.

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thanks for the post – can we see a picture of the log ON the sawbuck ? how is it positioned for cutting? does the chain cuts (a little bit of) the sawbuck?

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Hi PurpLev,

I’m sorry but I’ve exhausted my supply of log for the moment. Anyway, you place long logs between the wooden jaws and cut outside the sawbuck that’s the safest and fastest way to cut small pieces.

Now if you need to cut smaller logs, I fit them between the wooden jaws and make a first cut about half the diameter and stop. If you don’t stop there, you will risk to pinch the chainby the weight of the log. Now rotate the log and finish the cut

Hope this helps,

Pierre

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gotcha! thanks!

so the log sits on the V that is formed between the jaws and the cutoff is on the outside of the sawbuck and falls to the floor?

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Correct, that’s why having the ability to close/open the jaws is handy to handle different log diameters

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Safety first.

Nice job.

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Well I’m still not gettin it. Those logs look a lot too big to fit in the V formed by those outside jaws and it looks like they would fall through the middle. Is it upside down in the pictures or something? I could use a jig for my chain saw if I can figure this thing out.

-- Jim

I like this idea and appreciate your sharing it. I would like to adapt it to logs and branches that I want to remove the bark with my draw knife. Looks like I can adjust it to fit any size log or branch. It looks like you have some grey straps at the base, and I am assuming that is for holding it from spreading apart? I think it’s wonderful. Thank you for the post! Remind me to take a picture and post what I built and how I adapted a “Beam Machine” to run on a miter track, complete with hand winch for big logs…...:)

-- Sandy, Minnesota, www.rusticwoodworking.com

Sandy, you’re right, the strap define the spread of the bottom of the sawbuck and prevent it from falling open.
I am very much interested by your beam machine as well and would apreciate you sharing.

Thanks

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I know it has been quite a while since you posted this. But thank you. I am looking for ideas for one of these in order to begin processing my own wood for projects. I really like your adjustable idea with the strap and will more then likely include that in my design.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

My pleasure Chris, glad I could help

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nice idea. I have a sawbuck that is basically two “X” connected with cross pieces, but it doesn’t fold. Your sawbuck would fit a lot better in my shed…

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario