Planned to take lots of pictures...but forgot to take the extra battery. I could hardly believe it when this is all I was able to get. I was anxious to see if that crooked one could be handled.
I’ve wondered how often the chain would need to be sharpened on those machines cutting that much wood. Seems like it would be awkward trying to sharpen it on the bar and time consuming to remove it and take it back to the shop for a grinder. Do they provide an extra chain in case of metal or rock strike? Seems like typical bark dirt would dull it too with a bunch of logs running through.
It came with 10 sharp chains. That is one thing they did right was bar access, it looked quick & easy. Never put enough wood through it to even dull a chain. Most of that stuff is really clean of dirt so I think a chain would last a good while. .404 harvester chain, semi chisel, I'm betting it would hold up well. That's what I run on my "deck" saws for bucking out of log piles. I can get a cord or more per chain quite often.
How do you think a circular saw would compare to the chain saw for speed, sharpening and for length of service?
It just depends, Dennis. Searching thru the amount of threads that you’ve created... What I meant about it being easy is this- click on someone’s avatar, then click their picture, and go to the “information” tab to see threads that that member has started. Stlshrk has created 2 pages worth of threads, so it was pretty simple to find his concisely titled threads about using a processor.
I would encourage you to try to find an older model to try...my brother had one out probably 10-12 years ago and we were able to make about 10 cords in 5-6 hours run time, despite the fact that it was a new machine for the owner, and there was a steep learning curve for all of us...he was still able to process fast enough that it kept my brother n I hopping to keep the rack full of logs that were small and straight enough to go through the Dyna (don't recall the model...similar size to that one I think) Sadly the owners whole firewood operation was lost in a 4th of July barn fire a couple years later...Dyna included...and as I understand it he has not replaced it yet...not sure if he is still doing firewood or not. I know Dyna "factory refurbs" some older ones sometimes...might be able to talk with them about your concerns and have them address the issues on an older machine refurb...and maybe you can find out which models were "the best" ones to have? I still can't quite shake the ideas I have rattling around my head for building my own processor...not sure if they will ever get out of the idea phase or not though...
I saw a model on u tube with a big circular saw set up. Replaceable carbide teeth, the clamp set up was much better, it had an actual feed stop for length, and would run a 22" X 16' log. That looked like a good set up & it was fast.
Save the labor money and buy food, set a date and I bet you will get fifteen to twenty wood cutters show up.
Bummer on the processor fail. Only good thing is it happened during the heatwave. Hopefully it didn’t cost ya a dime.
Update, as I expected Tom didn't charge me anything on the rental. Good people to do business with. Going back tomorrow for a stump grinder. I've got about 15 small stumps to get rid of.
