LLigetfa said:
weatherguy said:
I thought I saw something like that in Northern Tools catalog.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485188_200485188
Well.... here's a couple of comments:
I. If this frame were built out of wood with the only metal being the bracket holding the saw then I think it would be a great idea. I have a phobia of getting my chainsaw chain anywhere NEAR metal.
II. I have built the "H" frame limb holder and the traditional saw horse but there are limitations to each of those as follows:
A.
On the "H" frame, while it works great, you can't put limbs in it that are too long or you stand a chance of your H frame tipping forward. Now, the H frame could be modified to stop a possible forward tip if a forward base attachment were added to legs of the H frame for balance - however - then the saw person has to watch out that they don't trip on those extended base legs while running the saw. Could be a bad experience!
i. Depending on the stability of the Wel Bilt model it's possible to get longer limbs in the cradle than you could with the originally designed H frame.
B.
On the method of cutting with the sawhorse - I always seem to be dropping cut splits down through the sawhorse and then have to bend over to pick up all the cuts - I'm not getting any younger and repetitive bending shortens my work day.
ii. On this Wel Bilt model you would probably be limited to one branch at a time depending on diameter of rounds - BUT - if you staged a trailer or coaster wagon on the cut off side it's possible to literally let the cuts fall into a transport wheeled item which does not require repetitive bending - a GOOD thing.
Conclusion: There's possibilities with this Wel Bilt design - but made out of wood frame instead of metal would be better in my opinion.
PS I don't own the Wel Bilt - haven't even seen it in person.