Boards and timber are one of the main building materials. But not everyone has the financial means to buy ready-made boards. In such situations, one of the ways out is to independently harvest wood on a plot taken from the forestry.

The advantage of a chainsaw as a tool for sawing logs

You can cut a log using a sawmill, a gas or electric saw and additional devices. When choosing one of these tools, the scope of the work ahead should be taken into account. The cost of the cheapest stationary sawmill, together with all components, is 150 thousand rubles. A chainsaw is much cheaper. It is more convenient than an electric saw for the following reasons:

• It does not require electricity to operate the tool - this makes it possible to use the chainsaw on the plots.
• It is more powerful than the electric saw.
• Starts smoothly and allows you to conveniently adjust the speed, which reduces the likelihood of chain breaks.
• The operation of the inertial brake is faster than that of an electric saw.
• Long working time without interruption - up to one hour.
• Can be used in high humidity conditions.

Types of working nozzles

When sawing logs with a chainsaw, various nozzles are used.

• Nozzle for longitudinal cutting. It is used for sawing logs along, the process takes place in a horizontal position. After work, the master receives the same thickness of the product. Finished materials are subjected to a drying process, after which the boards are used in construction. In appearance, the device is a small frame, it is attached to the tire on each side.

• Drum debarker (rounder). With the help of such a nozzle it is easy to dissolve the log, it works due to the V-belt transmission. It is attached to the belts on both sides, for this purpose special pulleys are used. The speed of rotation of the shaft depends on the size of the pulleys, so the performance of the nozzle is easy to change. This technology forces the master to carefully monitor each stage of the process, some specialists use an assistant during this cut. But this option requires increased security measures.
• Sawing with a lightweight nozzle. The method is not very productive, 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.

Features of sawing with a homemade tool

You can easily cut a log into boards with the help of a self-made tool. It's easy to make. To do this, follow these steps:

• As a support, you need to use a frame from a school desk or a pipe with a section in the form of a square, its optimal size is 20x20, and more is allowed.
• It is necessary to build two clamps, mount a cross member with two holes for the tie bolts at one end, and make a protrusion for the tire in the middle.
• For longitudinal sawing of a log into boards, you need to make a support frame, its width should be seven to eight centimeters less than the length.
• Then two parts ten centimeters long are welded to both sides, holes are made for the bolts, a handle is attached in the middle for ease of operation.
• Then you need to insert the clamps into the grooves, install the tire, carefully fix everything.

It is not difficult to work with a home-made tool, this will require goats, they will serve as a support. In addition, you need to prepare a metal rail or board to use it as a guide. A log is laid from below, the required height for work is set.

The procedure for performing preparatory work

To cut a log lengthwise, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:

• Take two straight boards and attach one to the other at a right angle. The result is a strong leading ruler.
• To maintain the manufactured ruler, you need to make stops from the boards.
• The movement of the trunks must be performed using a tilter.
• The log should be placed on a comfortable base.
• On the chainsaw tire using nuts, you need to fix the frame.
• The supports of the leading ruler must be attached to the ends of the log, checking the horizontal position with a level.
• Self-tapping screws must be used to fix all brackets and structural elements. Nails are not suitable for these purposes, since it is difficult to remove them in the future without causing damage to structural details.
• The leading ruler must be attached to the supports with brackets and its height adjusted, taking into account that the cut will not go along it, but approximately one centimeter higher.
• The log must be rotated and the second board must be fixed in such a way that it rests on the ground and supports the log.

The procedure for performing basic work

• Now you need to start the chainsaw and make the first cut.
• Next, you need to free the log from the stops and boards and attach the leading ruler on the cut surface of the log in the direction of the next cut. The ruler is fastened directly to the surface or to the ends of the log using supports. The second cut is made perpendicular to the first cut.
• The log must be turned and fixed with a board point-blank to the ground.
• A guide ruler is not required to perform the following steps. One of the cut sides serves as a guide.
• It is necessary to adjust the thickness of the cut on the frame and saw off the log from the other side in such a way that you get a bar with bark remaining on only one side.
• This beam must be turned over and fixed in such a way that the fixing point of the fixing board is as low as possible.
• Then it is necessary to adjust the frame to the required thickness of the board and saw the timber into boards.

Safety rules when performing work

• Do not use the saw blade without the guard.
• Wear earmuffs, gloves, goggles, heavy clothing and a respirator.
• Do not pour fuel into the hot tank of the tool, you need to wait until it cools down.
• Children must not be allowed in the work area.
• It is necessary to start the tool on the ground with the chain brake applied, which must be released just before starting to cut.
• You should always have a first aid kit on hand.
• When working, you need to hold the chainsaw by the handle of the arc, moving it forward along the guide. Do not press hard on the chainsaw - it should move freely.
• Right-handers should place the log on their right side, left-handers on their left.