Longitudinal sawing with a chainsaw: which attachments to use? Sawing logs into boards using a chainsaw Device for sawing logs

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In the process of carrying out various works, there is often a need for longitudinal cutting of logs or timber. For this purpose the most Various types equipment - from stationary sawmills to small installations, but these options cost a lot, and if you need to do a small amount of work, then sawing logs with a chainsaw will be the simplest and most rational solution.

Advantages of using this option

First of all, let’s figure out what advantages this cutting method has:

Ability to work in any conditions	Unlike electrical equipment, which is afraid high humidity, the chainsaw is capable of working in the most unfavorable conditions, in this case, no damage to the structure will be caused, because all components in the chainsaw are adapted to work on outdoors and even under precipitation
Performance	If you are going to work for a long time, then you will need equipment with a power of about 7 horsepower or more, it can withstand significant loads, while the quality of work will be consistently high
Autonomy	Since the device runs on gasoline, you do not depend on electricity and can build a structure for sawing in any convenient place. This is especially convenient when working in areas where there are no power lines
Convenience	The inertial brake in chainsaws works faster than in electrical systems, and soft start and chain rotation speed adjustment provide high quality work, even if you have no similar experience

Important!
In addition to all the above factors, we should not forget the low cost of the structure; purchasing a stationary sawmill will cost several times more.

Overview of some options

We will talk about the two most popular designs that provide best quality when working, and you yourself will determine what is more convenient and preferable in your case.

Homemade option

First, let's look at how to make a device for sawing logs with a chainsaw with your own hands.

The instructions for carrying out the work are as follows:

It is best to use a frame from an old school desk or a pipe square section with a side of 20x20 or a little more.
First of all, two clamps are made, these are elements 50-60 cm long, at one end of which a crossbar with two holes for tightening bolts and a small protrusion in the middle for clamping the tire is welded, an element of the same configuration is attached on top, the photo below shows already ready-made elements, as you can see, everything is quite simple, and having at hand welding machine, you can make them very quickly.

A huge number of household and industrial tasks require sawing wooden logs. For this purpose, a whole arsenal of auxiliary equipment has been created, most of which are very expensive, which is why they are used only as a last resort. It is much easier to use a chainsaw for this, for which all kinds of aids, significantly simplifying not only the process of collecting firewood, but also cutting logs into boards, even without the help of a stationary sawmill. In this article we will talk about what they are and what is required to make them yourself.

Classification of chainsaw accessories for sawing logs

Depending on the direction in which the sawing will be carried out, all existing chainsaw attachments are divided into 2 broad groups:

for longitudinal cutting of wood;
for cross sections.

Both categories represent a range of industrial adapters that allow you to obtain boards and lumber of the required size, which can then be used for construction or repair.

When there are no factory options available, the only sure way is to make their analogues at home.

It is based on a fairly simple design - a regular frame, which is attached to the guide on both sides. If you make fastenings with only one, the cutting accuracy will be impaired, but this will not prevent you from adapting such boards for the construction of utility rooms or wooden fences. Let's look at it step by step.

1. As in any other case, we begin our work with drawings. They are the basis of factual material and the source of the correct progress of work.
2. We are looking for a frame for the future device (it can be an ordinary children’s desk or a square pipe). It is advisable that cross section it was no less than 2 x 2 cm, or even slightly more.
3. We begin to make the clamping elements. Their size should be at the level of 0.5-0.6 m. One of the end sides of each of them should become the basis for the aggregation of the next mechanical unit - the crossbar. It is best to weld it for greater reliability.
4. In the already welded cross member, a series of holes and bolt ties are made using an electric drill. There should be a small protrusion in its center so that the tire can be fully clamped.

We also weld similar fasteners on top, photos of which you see on the right of the text.
What else should you take care of at this stage? When designing such clamps, it is desirable that the height of the busbar be somewhat less than the width of the bolt fastenings.
We begin to assemble the support frame. It doesn't have to be exact square shape. IN ideal its length is 1 dm more than its width.
It is necessary to attach two structural parts with a length of at least 0.1 m to its two sides in a perpendicular plane. This size is determined by the need to supplement them with clamps and tightening bolts. For this purpose, a hole is again made using a drill, and the nuts themselves are welded to the base. For ergonomics, it is worth thinking about the handle, which can also be welded from available metal material.
The moment of assembly itself, but here too there must be clarity of the technological concept. First of all, clamps are inserted into the groove elements, after them - the guide of the gas-powered tool, which must be very precisely fixed. How to choose correct distance? This is already regulated purely individually, depending on the thickness of the material you want to get at the output.

Agree that this course of action is very simple, and the most difficult thing, surprisingly, may be the lack of electric welding at home, on which the entire home-made cycle is based.

Making sawhorses for cutting wood with a chainsaw yourself

Wood processing, the purpose of which is to prepare firewood for the winter, cannot do without a well-known device - a goat, which not only facilitates this manipulation, but also allows you to do it yourself without the involvement of additional human resources. Every self-respecting homeowner who is faced with such moments is simply obliged to acquire such a “helper,” which does not mean buying it. Like other devices, you can make it yourself, but let’s look at how in order.

- We draw up a work plan with a detailed drawing so that this machine comes out geometrically correct. To simplify things, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the design, the leading parameters of which have already been calculated and marked in the photo below.

- - We select durable ones Consumables, among which:
    - wooden beams;
    - pillars made of strong wood;
    - metal profile;
    - metal pipes, rods, etc., which constitute the group of “household scrap metal”.
  - By combining the above materials or choosing only one of the types according to the drawing, we proceed to the assembly of this auxiliary equipment.
  - The optimal height of a goat is considered to be 1 meter, although this parameter is adjusted depending on the height of the sawyer, the power of the chainsaw and the size of the wooden trunks that will be laid on it.

Each of the described methods, although it will lead to ultimate goal, but still has one significant drawback - lack of guarantees personal safety, so this needs to be taken care of additionally.

Often, various household and industrial tasks require sawing logs. There is a whole list of all kinds of equipment for this, but many of the mechanisms are quite expensive. In such cases, you can save money and use a chainsaw with additional accessories. Their use will greatly simplify the process of preparing boards and other wood products.

Types of equipment for sawing logs

Depending on the direction of sawing wood, devices are divided into 2 types:

Nozzles for longitudinal sawing of logs;
Attachments for cross sections.

Both types of devices include a whole list of different mechanisms, the use of which makes it possible to obtain the required amount of lumber and boards of suitable sizes, which can later be used for repair and construction purposes.

Often the high cost of store equipment does not allow everyone to purchase them. On the other hand, there is no point in paying a lot of money for irregular use. In such cases, you can make an attachment for a chainsaw for sawing logs with your own hands.

Device for longitudinal sawing - how to make it yourself?

Chainsaw attachment longitudinal sawing Making logs with your own hands will consist of a strong frame, which must be securely fixed to the guide. It should be remembered that the frame must be secured on both sides, otherwise the accuracy of sawing the wood will be impaired. This will not make it possible to use ready-made boards for repair and construction work.

To make the equipment we need, we first need to study the drawings. The further work plan will be based precisely on the diagrams, which indicate the dimensions of the materials used and the correctness of their installation.

The procedure for manufacturing a device for longitudinal sawing of wood is as follows:

Find and prepare a frame for the future structure. Perfect for this role square pipe or an old children's desk. In this case, make sure that the cross-section of the frame is at least 20x20 mm;
Then we move on to production clamping elements. The dimensions of these parts must be at least 40 cm. The end side of each element will later become the basis for the manufacture of a mechanical cross member. For greater reliability, it is best to weld the latter;
In the fixed cross member, you need to make several holes for bolt ties using an electric drill. In the center of the crossbar you need to leave a small protrusion, which is required to securely fix the tire;
We weld the same fasteners in the upper part of the structure. When making them, you need to take into account that the tire has a height slightly less than the width of the bolt clamps;
Next, we begin assembling the support frame. She must have rectangular shape and the length is 10 cm greater than the width;
In a perpendicular plane on both sides of the frame, two 10-centimeter parts need to be secured. To do this, you need to make several holes in the frame for the nuts, and weld the nuts themselves to the base of the frame;
Then we start making the handle. You can use a half-bent metal part and weld it to the structure;
At the end we begin to assemble the device. First, insert the clamps into the groin elements. Next, secure the chainsaw bar, paying great attention to the accuracy of its position. The distance between the tire and the side parts of the frame is determined depending on the width of the wooden blanks needed for domestic purposes.

The listed actions allow you to make the most simple design for longitudinal sawing of wood. Having such a device at your disposal, you can make unlimited amount boards, spending a minimum of your time.

From homemade sawmill this design differs in that it does not have additional guides used for the production of not only boards, but also beams. In addition, this mechanism is smaller in size, which makes it more compact than a home sawmill.

Goats for sawing firewood with a chainsaw - the correct manufacturing algorithm

Nowadays you can find a large number of all kinds of goats, which greatly facilitate the preparation of wood for the winter. However, you can make such a device for sawing logs with a chainsaw yourself.

First, draw up a drawing of further work. In it, indicate the dimensions of the elements and their location in the future structure.

After this, prepare necessary materials. For production you will need:

Bars;
Pillars made of strong wood;
Metallic profile.

After this, you can proceed directly to assembling the goat. At the same time, take into account your height, otherwise sawing logs on the manufactured device will be inconvenient. In most cases, for comfortable work you will need a goat with a height of 120–150 cm.

When making a structure, be sure to take care of personal safety. To do this, make the device as strong and stable as possible on the ground surface.

Boards are actively used for various construction and repair activities. This material can be made independently from any suitable log using a regular chainsaw.

Chainsaw - a universal summer resident tool

A chainsaw, often also called a chainsaw, is a chain saw hand tool equipped with a two-stroke (in most cases) engine internal combustion. This popular mechanism is indispensable in any homestead. The chainsaw is compact and yet powerful. It works without breakdowns for a long time in autonomous mode, due to which it can be used in any location and in a position convenient for the user. The chainsaw has other advantages:

Equipped with mechanisms for selecting operating speed and smooth starting. This reduces the risk of chain breakage to a minimum.
Can be used in high humidity conditions.
Does not require electrical energy.
It is characterized by high power indicators (noticeably greater than those of a power tool).
Has a quick-acting inertia brake.

Main advantage gasoline saw– the possibility of equipping it with various attachments. It is they who make it universal, indispensable for home handyman, tool. Using a chainsaw, you can saw logs, cut stone, metal, brick, tiles building materials, removing bark from wood, cutting out mounting grooves and various recesses in the bars.

The functionality of the tool can be expanded even further, the main thing is to choose the right attachment or equip it with a special device.

We will not describe all the capabilities of the chainsaw. In this article, we are only interested in the issue of sawing logs using a chainsaw. More on the features of doing such work with your own hands.

Attachments and accessories for sawing – the home craftsman will appreciate them!

Cutting a log with a gasoline saw can be done after it has been completed different types devices and special attachments. Get relatively smooth boards from the trunk of an old dried tree on your summer cottage It’s not difficult if you install a standard attachment for longitudinal cutting of wood on your chainsaw. Important point. You won't get perfect boards when using this attachment. But the cut products can be used to build a fence around the site or a simple shed.

It will be easier to cut a log more efficiently if you add a holding device to the nozzle wooden blank and guide. You need to mount a metal frame on the saw bar. It is sold in construction stores. If you wish, you can actually make it yourself, using legs from an old school desk or ordinary metal corners. The distance between the tire and the frame is adjustable. Due to this, it becomes possible to saw logs into boards of different thicknesses.

If the tool will be used stationary, the chainsaw guide is made of smooth wooden block either from metal profile. It should be as tough as possible. The ends of the homemade guide are mounted on sawhorses. And then a log is placed under this structure for sawing. The process of processing it will occur quickly and without unnecessary labor costs.

It is worth noting that the described technique is used exclusively for cutting trunks of small length. If you take a longer log, the guide will begin to sag. As a result, the trunk cannot be cut efficiently and evenly.

We take a log and get boards from it!

Impeccably even cutting is obtained by using a leading ruler (a special guide is often used instead), which is usually called a straight template. It essentially represents small machine, recommended for cases where work with wood is carried out more or less regularly. Such a miniature sawmill for longitudinal sawing costs from 10 thousand rubles. If you use it “once every hundred years”, it is better to do as described above.

Both the factory device and the DIY design cut logs according to the same pattern. Longitudinal cutting is carried out using a special chain. Finding her can be difficult. But there is a way out. Sawing trunks lengthwise can be done with a regular chain. You just need to carefully sharpen it at a 10-degree angle. Important point! The tool quickly loses its original sharpness during use. Therefore, it must be constantly sharpened so that cutting logs into boards does not cause difficulties, and the geometry of the resulting products meets the stated requirements.

Sawing logs into flat boards with a chainsaw equipped with a device is performed as follows:

1. Take two straight and strong boards. Connect them at right angles to each other. The result is a reliable straight template.
2. Make simple supports from wooden blocks. Use them to support the template you made.
3. Place the barrel on the device.
4. Fasten the frame to the tire, attach the supporting elements supporting the leading ruler to the ends of the log. Last operation Requires horizontal installation. Use a building level for control.
5. Secure all existing elements with self-tapping screws. Some craftsmen use nails for these purposes, which is undesirable. After cutting the logs into boards, you will have to remove the used fasteners. It will be difficult to do this without significant damage to the structure.
6. Fix the template to the supports and adjust its height. Nuance. The cut will go somewhere 10 mm above the level of the ruler, and not strictly along it. Take this into account when adjusting the height.
7. Rotate the log. Turn on the chainsaw. You make the first cut.

Then you need to free the log from the stops and boards, fix the template on the cut surface so that it faces in the direction of the second cut. The ruler can be attached with supports to the ends or directly to the surface of the barrel. Make a second cut. In relation to the first, it will be perpendicular.

Next, turn the log and fix it. The ruler can be removed. We will carry out further sawing without it - one of the cut sides of the trunk will serve as a guide. You need to adjust the thickness of the cut on the frame, saw off the log to get a beam with bark on only one side. Now turn the barrel again. Set up the frame. You carry out the final sawing and get the boards at your disposal. If their width is not important to you, there is no need to cut the trunk to fit the timber. Simply saw the workpiece to the middle, turn it 180°, then continue the operation you started.

We cut the trunk across - there will be no difficulties!

As you can see, longitudinal sawing with a chainsaw is a rather labor-intensive process. If you want to get logs by sawing the trunk crosswise and then make boards from them, the operation will be impractical due to the large expenditure of effort. Most often, cross cutting is used when it is necessary to make country wood outdoor furniture- tables, benches, small benches. It is also recommended for preparing firewood and for decorative design using sawn logs. In such situations, logs are cut into disks of small thickness (up to 15 cm).

The cross cutting process is as follows:

1. Place the trunk on trestles 70–80 cm in height (they should be as stable as possible).
2. Remove the bark from the wood, if any.
3. Make a small cut. It will play the role of a guide groove.
4. Rotate the barrel being processed 90°. The tire of a power tool must run strictly along the intended groove.
5. If you need logs, make notches on the tree with an ax.
6. Sawing the trunk.

Transverse and longitudinal cutting of logs must be carried out in compliance with safety standards. It is advisable to carry out work in thick clothing, gloves, glasses, and headphones. Prepare a first aid kit in advance - a chainsaw is a potentially unsafe tool that can cause serious injury to a person. Always move the saw forward along the guide and do not try to push it harder. The tool should move freely.

The chainsaw must not be raised above the shoulders. The tool must only be run on the ground. In this case, the chain brake must be in the engaged state. Its release is carried out just before the start of cutting logs. Do not fill the gasoline container if the saw has recently been used. You should wait until the tool and fuel tank cool down. Take care to carry out work safely. And then sawing up tree trunks on your own will not lead to dire consequences. Good luck.

Sawing logs into boards with a chainsaw is quite convenient and simple method woodworking. Thanks to the presence of various attachments, the master receives materials that have a smooth and even surface. It’s easy to make boards yourself; you don’t have to go to specialized stores.

The advantage of sawing logs with a chainsaw

The method of cutting logs using a chainsaw has several advantages.

The ability to work under any conditions - the chainsaw is not afraid of humidity, so specialists can cut logs during the rain; in this case, the equipment will not deteriorate.

High productivity - it is allowed to carry out woodworking throughout the day, but it must be taken into account that the power of the device must be at least 7 horsepower.

Autonomous device - the equipment runs on gasoline and does not depend on electricity, workplace mounted on any site where it will be more convenient to carry out the process.

Ease of use - the chainsaw is equipped with a soft start and adjustable chain rotation speed; these conditions ensure that beginners in this business obtain high-quality results.

The undoubted advantage is that the equipment costs much less than a small sawmill. During a breakdown, repairs are inexpensive and do not take much time.

Types of working attachments

Sawing logs with a chainsaw is carried out different ways, craftsmen work with wood along the grain, as well as across it. It all depends on what attachments are used in the chainsaw.

Attachment for longitudinal sawing

It is used for sawing logs lengthwise, the process takes place in a horizontal position. After work, the master receives the same thickness of the product. Finished materials are subjected, after which the boards are used in construction.

By appearance the device is a frame small sizes, it is attached to the tire on each side.

Sawing with a lightweight attachment

The method is no different high performance, but is used quite often. The element is fastened on one side, but the workpieces are slightly uneven. Such materials are necessary for the construction of sheds or fences.

Drum debarker – debarker

With the help of such an attachment it is easy to dissolve the log; it works due to V-belt transmission. Attached to belts on both sides, special pulleys are used for this. The speed of rotation of the shaft depends on the size of the pulleys, so the performance of the attachment is easy to change.

This technology forces the master to carefully monitor each stage of the process; some specialists use an assistant during this cutting. But this option requires increased security measures.

Features of a homemade sawing option

It is easy to saw a log into boards using a homemade tool. Manufacturing the equipment is simple:

As a support, you need to use a frame from a school desk or a pipe with a cross-section in the form of a square, its optimal size is 20x20, more is allowed.
Build two clamps, mount a cross member with two holes for tie bolts at one end, and make a protrusion in the middle for the tire.
For longitudinal sawing of logs into boards, it is important to make a support frame; its width must be 7–8 cm less than the length.
Then two elements 10 cm long are welded to both sides, holes are made for the bolts, and a handle is attached in the middle for ease of operation.
After this, insert the clamps into the grooves, the tire is installed, and everything is carefully fixed.

To Work with homemade instrument It’s not difficult, for this you will need two goats, they will serve as a support, and you also need to prepare a metal strip or board, the element will be a guiding element. A log is placed underneath and the required height for work is adjusted.

Technique for sawing logs lengthwise

Longitudinal cutting is carried out using a horizontal attachment. In order to get even boards, it is important to use a specially prepared guide; its role is played by a metal lath or a high-strength board.

The difficult part in this process is making the first cut; for this you need:

Mount the leading ruler; it consists of two boards fastened together at an angle of 90 degrees.
Place the log on the supports and secure its position firmly.
Check if the log is level using a level.
Using self-tapping screws, secure the guide ruler to the supports.
Fix another guide in a horizontal position; the element will rest against the ground, but at the same time fix the log.
Saw the log.

During the second cut, specialists may not use a leading ruler; the resulting board will serve as a guide. The second cut is made perpendicular to the first.

Secrets of cross cutting

A crosscut saw is used to obtain firewood or decorative elements interior Sawing is carried out according to the following principles:

Place the log in a horizontal position on wooden supports, the height should be 0.5 m.
Clean it from the bark.
Using an ax or saw, make small marks along the entire length; they should be located at the same distance from each other.
Make a cut along the cuts.

No application required for cross cutting special devices or nozzles. An ordinary chain is perfect for such work, but its rings must be strong.

Safety precautions

When working with a chainsaw, you must follow safety rules; they will help you avoid injuries and unpleasant situations:

People, especially children, should not be allowed onto the work site.
When working with circular saw Be sure to put a special protective cover on it.
During the process of sawing logs, you should use protective equipment against sawdust and noise.
It is necessary to have a first aid kit with medications to treat the wound during cuts.
Do not pour gasoline into a heated tank of a chainsaw.
The chainsaw must be used only for its intended purpose; it is prohibited to turn it on at full power if it is not in use.
Installation of logs is carried out only on the right side.
When working with equipment, it is strictly forbidden to press it with force.

If you follow safety precautions, the work will not be difficult, and the result will be high-quality material without harm to health.

A chainsaw is a versatile piece of equipment that is easy to use. Its masters can use it on personal plot, in a private house. In addition to obtaining boards, it is used for repair work outbuildings And wooden elements decor. Big number You don’t need boards, just take a couple of logs.