Richard Baker
RIP
Does anyone have a good fixture/device to hold logs or half logs securely for chainsawing? Either for removing the pith and/or trimming off the "corners". Am thinking of a device to support the log at 24" to 32" above grade and clamp it securely, for pieces 8" to maybe 18" diameter, to 24" long. Have a couple of ideas but don't want to invent a bias ply tire if a steel belted radial is already out there.
My safest procedure so far (without building anything) is to position the log or half log on another section of tree stump (on end), and clamp it in place with the leading edge of the bucket on the tractor front loader. Can apply several thousand pounds of clamping force if needed. Crude but effective.
I realize that you young, strong, healthy folks just lay it on the ground and saw it, but my back needs to be in some semblance of a standing position, not bending or leaning over.
My safest procedure so far (without building anything) is to position the log or half log on another section of tree stump (on end), and clamp it in place with the leading edge of the bucket on the tractor front loader. Can apply several thousand pounds of clamping force if needed. Crude but effective.
I realize that you young, strong, healthy folks just lay it on the ground and saw it, but my back needs to be in some semblance of a standing position, not bending or leaning over.