Crosscutting short fatties

[climber2]

One of my furniture guys asked me yesterday if I could crosscut short, large diameter pieces. Typically this means things like stump cutoffs and the like.

My response was that I was unsure so.... Here I am in FF again for some insight.

Things that come to mind are safety, clamping and type of blades to use. Using a chainsaw works but that nice straight cut is tough and requires a bunch of sanding and finish work. I know the finish work would still be there but the cut, in theory, should be level.

Thoughts and suggestions are welcome

[Crossroads]

I've set them on a 2x6 that spans the 2 center bunks, then stand a 2x4 up against the side supports and clamp it in. I've only used 4* blades, but they seem to work fine. I cut relatively slow too. Good luck and keep a hand on the clutch

[WV Sawmiller]

   I'm understanding these are just cookies. How big are you sawing? I can cut about 23" diameter on my mill but most of you can cut 4-5 inches wider and even more for the wide models.

   I just stand the log upright on the lip of my movable hydraulic clamp and tighten against the other side. I cut one at a time but all the time is used setting the log in place and clamping it. Cutting goes real fast once clamped tight.

   I have tried making jigs and cutting multiple logs at the same time and all I did was have one or more pull free and tear up blades, mess up wood and lose my temper. One at a time works fine. With a helper to hold the log till it is clamped should not even take long to set up. Good luck.

[kelLOGg]

I have cut cookies from stumps in a variety of ways depending on how long the stump is. For long ones I have set the stump on the ground, clamped it to (or between) the mill legs. Shorter ones I have set it on a board on the mill, braced it with a 45° 1 x 1 screwed to the board and stump and sawed until I get to the brace which I then readjust. Both ways utilize the log clamps, too. You can probably find better ways for your mill.
Bob

[climber2]

Thanks for the ideas guys. This opens some doors for new ways to reclaim more tree parts.

If I get this picture thing figured out on my phone to this forum I'll be sure to share down the road...

[Southside]

The picture thing is a lot simpler now.  Just click the blue highlighted banner below where you type to add photos.   You have to then select a folder to put the photo in, it will then let you upload the photo and now it brings you to a screen where there is a neat little button that says "Insert this photo to my post" or something along that line - click it and you are done. 

[tylerltr450]

This is how I cut fatties





I used to cut like this but dont do the below, because it can end badly.

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[Jeff]

Thanks for the ideas guys. This opens some doors for new ways to reclaim more tree parts.

If I get this picture thing figured out on my phone to this forum I'll be sure to share down the road...

I created a new video tutorial. I think you will find it pretty easy.
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