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Title: What size blade should i run?
Post by: Bambam1976 on February 03, 2016, 03:37:08 PM

I am in the process of a build and i have gone about as far as i can with out a blade. I know how long but not sure on what width 1"1/4 or 1"1/2 to order. I am going to order one from cooks just so i can start tuning it in. It is a home made with 14" trailer tires and a 8 hp honda pulley driven belt. I am mainly going to be cutting smaller pines maybe 18" in dia at the most.

Title: Re: What size blade should i run?
Post by: drobertson on February 03, 2016, 03:40:33 PM

sounds like you might just need 1-1/4" wide, they should work just fine,,

Title: Re: What size blade should i run?
Post by: sawmilljoe on February 03, 2016, 04:20:26 PM

With that size motor I would go with 1.25 with 7% . The tires will take a lot of your power.

Title: Re: What size blade should i run?
Post by: Magicman on February 03, 2016, 08:05:55 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Bambam1976. Adding your location to your profile helps with questions.

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