In the beginning it might serve
you well to make a drawing on
the top end of how you want to
piece the log. Use a thick
marker so that the line
corresponds to the saw kerf.
Remember that:
When the log rests on a bark
surface, the log bed at the
top end is set higher than the
one at the root end.
When a sawn surface faces
down, the log beds are set at
the same height.
Compensate for the kerf with
one click (1/4”) whenever the
cut is above the guide bar.
Do not compensate for the
kerf when the cut is below
the guide bar.
The last board may not be
thinner than 2”.
Make sure you do not saw
into the edge support spring
arms.
Many of us here at Logosol can
share long sawing experiences.
As a new Logosoloist, if you
have any questions call us.
We’ll be happy to provide you
useful tips.
Sawing tips
Through sawing
log in this way it is best to saw
off a thin slab first and then turn
that side downwards. In this
way the log will rest on an even
surface on at least one of the
log beds, preventing movement
between cuts and ensuring
even boards.
Turn the log when you approach
the centre.
Figure out the height where you
should start and then saw.
The example shown in the
drawing calls for the first cut
after the log is turned to be at 8
1/4”, calculated as follows:
1+1+1+1+1+2= 7. For each +
add 1/4” to compensate for the
kerf. The total is (5x 1/4) + 7 = 8
1/4”.
In this way the final cut will be
correct and you will have a
minimum of wastage.
Quarter sawing provides you
with the finest material. You
obtain optimal grain direction in
all boards, something that is a
great advantage for carpentry
work and the like. The price is in
time, in difficulty and in that you
obtain several different width
boards. Do not quarter saw
small logs. Begin by halving
andquartering the log. When
sawing the boards out of the
quarters, you turn the log 90°
between each cut. Sometimes it
is best to cut from below as this
allows you to raise the log beds
to the same height throughout.
At times it can be best to slice
the log entirely into wane-edged
boards. This way it is possible
to get a bit more from each log.
The price for the gain is that it
takes a bit more time because
of the need for after-trimming. If
fine carpentry wood is the aim, it
might be best to trim one side
before drying. The last trim can
be done when you know what
the board will be used for –
everything to allow maximum
use of the wood.
When you are going to slice a
Quarter sawing
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