Step-by-step sawing instructions
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1.1 Roll the log onto the log
bed.
1.2 Fasten the log in place
using the edge support. Place
the edge support arms
backwards and lock the block in
place using the edge support
side.
1.3 Set the rachet cam on
either 1/4” or 1/8” increments
using the rachet handle. The
normal choice is the larger
measurement.
1.4 Raise the stock so that a
suitable slab size will be cut off.
Normally the top end of the log is
raised 1/4” or 1/2” (one or two
clicks) above the bottom end so
that the cut will parallel the grain.
1.5 Ram the spiked log grip
into the butt end of the log to
keep it from rotating. This should
be done prior to each cut.
1.6. Place the saw feed line on
the bolt with the spacer on the
log grip carriage (not with electric
feed).
1.7 Cut the slab off.
1.8 On larger logs it is
customary to raise the log bed to
cut off another, wane-edged
plank about 2 1/4” thick (nine
clicks) to create a 2” plank. Don’t
forget to knock out the log grip
before raising the log beds.
2.1 Make the saw cut and then
rotate the log 180°.
2.2 Should the log be small,
the block size might now be set
to 6”, for example. The log beds
would be at the same height.
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For larger logs the log beds might
be set at 7 1/4” or 8 1/4”,
depending on whether a 1” or 2”
board is wanted.
2.3 Cut the slab and perhaps
one more board.
3.1 Rotate the cant 90° and fix
with the edge support arms. Set
the height so that a suitable slab
is sawn. Now lay the top end
somewhat higher than the bottom.
3.2 Raise both log beds the
same distance while retaining the
height differential. Saw out planks
and boards until app. 10 cm (4”)
remain. Do not forget to add 1/4”
to each desired board thickness
to compensate for the kerf.
4.1 Rotate the cant 180° and
place both log beds at the same
height. If a 1” and a 2” board are
to be sawed out at the end, place
the log beds at 3 1/4” (2+1+1/4).
4.2 Place the edge support
arms backwards and lock the
block in place using the edge
support side. Otherwise you may
saw into the arms.
4.3 Cut off the last slab.
4.4 Raise the log bed by 1 1/4”
and saw the 1” board. What you
have left is a 2” board.
5 Place the wane edged
boards on their short end. Lock
them in place with the edge
support arm and trim the wane.
As is usual, adjust the log bed
height for the fact that one edge is
still barked. When you turn the
boards so that the side down is
trimmed, set the log beds to the
same height.
