Sawing tips, Remember that, Through sawing

Sawing tips

In the beginning it might serve you well to make a drawing on the top end of how you want to piece the log. Use a thick marker so that the line corresponds to the saw kerf.

Remember that:

When the log rests on a bark surface, the log bed at the top end is set higher than the one at the root end.

When a sawn surface faces down, the log beds are set at the same height.

Compensate for the kerf with one click (1/4”) whenever the cut is above the guide bar.

Do not compensate for the kerf when the cut is below the guide bar.

The last board may not be thinner than 2”.

Make sure you do not saw into the edge support spring arms.

Many of us here at Logosol can share long sawing experiences. As a new Logosoloist, if you have any questions call us. We’ll be happy to provide you useful tips.

Through sawing

At times it can be best to slice the log entirely into wane-edged boards. This way it is possible to get a bit more from each log. The price for the gain is that it takes a bit more time because of the need for after-trimming. If fine carpentry wood is the aim, it might be best to trim one side before drying. The last trim can be done when you know what the board will be used for – everything to allow maximum use of the wood.

When you are going to slice a

log in this way it is best to saw off a thin slab first and then turn that side downwards. In this way the log will rest on an even surface on at least one of the

log beds, preventing movement between cuts and ensuring even boards.

Turn the log when you approach the centre.

Figure out the height where you should start and then saw. The example shown in the drawing calls for the first cut after the log is turned to be at 8 1/4”, calculated as follows: 1+1+1+1+1+2= 7. For each + add 1/4” to compensate for the kerf. The total is (5x 1/4) + 7 = 8 1/4”.

In this way the final cut will be correct and you will have a minimum of wastage.

Quarter sawing

Quarter sawing provides you with the finest material. You obtain optimal grain direction in all boards, something that is a great advantage for carpentry work and the like. The price is in time, in difficulty and in that you obtain several different width boards. Do not quarter saw small logs. Begin by halving andquartering the log. When sawing the boards out of the quarters, you turn the log 90° between each cut. Sometimes it is best to cut from below as this allows you to raise the log beds to the same height throughout.