Safest way to cross-cutt split wood for chunks? - Page 3

sliding_billy · 03-17-2014, 05:27 AM

I don't feel so bad about loading wood in my trunk now.

Dweverett · 03-17-2014, 05:33 AM

A chop saw is probably the fastest but a bandsaw would be safer. Not sure how thick the wood is. Sears has a little 10" table top one that periodically goes on sale for $100. I have it and it's turned out to be hugely useful for a lot of things around the house because I can cut small things safely

It can only cut about 3 1/2 or 4 inches in height though. You might need something larger for this

MisterChrister · 03-17-2014, 05:55 AM

Nice stash! My kids are mortified when I pull over roadside where down trees are cut up and start filling the trunk like that! We live in a smallish town and they're positively CERTAIN their friends will see!

CraigC · 03-17-2014, 06:07 AM

My wife, Karen, just returned from Mississippi with about that same amount. It was from a free source, with more to come. She also brought back 20# of wild caught crawfish from LA.

Almost forgot the Zapp's potato chips and Abita Amber beer.

ButtBurner · 03-17-2014, 06:21 AM

Get a vice or a B&D workmate, like that has been suggested

Clamp the wood in that, then get a wood blade for the sawsall

that what I do

no need to buy another saw, and the Workmate comes in real handy for other things

ButtBurner · 03-17-2014, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fwismoker

LOL that sure beats my foot holding down the branches and using a sawz all.

I have one of these. Put up a thread about it when I got it

It works great.

Brew&Cue · 03-17-2014, 06:30 AM

I use my ridgid chop saw and if I need it split lengthwise I use my axe or hatchet. The ridgid chop saw has a clamp for holding the wood against the fence but most times I just use my hand with a lot of caution!

CraigC · 03-17-2014, 06:37 AM

I have a band saw, miter saw and sawzall. Of the three, I prefer the band saw. For splitting, I use a hand axe and hand sledge to drive the axe like a splitting wedge.

Guando · 03-17-2014, 06:56 AM

18 months? My guess is that you will have an off set within 6 months and will be searching for more wood.... Nice score!

seattlepitboss · 03-17-2014, 06:58 AM

Vertical band saw with a coarse blade with deep gullets. Whip right through, safest saw in the shop.

seattlepitboss

Smokin' D · 03-17-2014, 07:10 AM

One of these will work well i think. They have a Lithium battery model too.

Amazon.com: Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 Amp Electric Chain Saw: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Big George's BBQ · 03-17-2014, 07:38 AM

That is a nice score I really like using Pecan

5string · 03-17-2014, 08:17 AM

Bandsaw

HarrynVegas · 03-17-2014, 08:23 AM

There is no question that the bandsaw is the safest saw in the shop.

Bperkins01 · 03-17-2014, 08:26 AM

I use the bandsaw too.. But I'm a woodworker and have one...
I fill two big crates with chunks before a cook.

03-17-2014, 05:27 AM	#31
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	I don't feel so bad about loading wood in my trunk now. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

03-17-2014, 05:33 AM	#32
Dweverett is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 11-28-13 Location: North Granby, CT Name/Nickname : Bill	A chop saw is probably the fastest but a bandsaw would be safer. Not sure how thick the wood is. Sears has a little 10" table top one that periodically goes on sale for $100. I have it and it's turned out to be hugely useful for a lot of things around the house because I can cut small things safely It can only cut about 3 1/2 or 4 inches in height though. You might need something larger for this __________________ Recteq 1070, XO 42” gas grill, Weber 36” Griddle, Blackstone pizza oven, Weber 26” kettle Gifted to various children — Kamado Joe Classic, 36” Blackstone Griddle, Weber Genesis, Rectec 680

03-17-2014, 05:55 AM	#33
MisterChrister Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Wis-con-sin	Nice stash! My kids are mortified when I pull over roadside where down trees are cut up and start filling the trunk like that! We live in a smallish town and they're positively CERTAIN their friends will see! __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Charter Member

03-17-2014, 06:07 AM	#34
CraigC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: SE coast FL	My wife, Karen, just returned from Mississippi with about that same amount. It was from a free source, with more to come. She also brought back 20# of wild caught crawfish from LA. Almost forgot the Zapp's potato chips and Abita Amber beer. __________________ Gas is an abomination!

03-17-2014, 06:21 AM	#35
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	Get a vice or a B&D workmate, like that has been suggested Clamp the wood in that, then get a wood blade for the sawsall that what I do no need to buy another saw, and the Workmate comes in real handy for other things __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

03-17-2014, 06:37 AM	#38
CraigC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: SE coast FL	I have a band saw, miter saw and sawzall. Of the three, I prefer the band saw. For splitting, I use a hand axe and hand sledge to drive the axe like a splitting wedge. __________________ Gas is an abomination!

03-17-2014, 06:56 AM	#39
Guando Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-09-13 Location: Branford, CT	18 months? My guess is that you will have an off set within 6 months and will be searching for more wood.... Nice score!

03-17-2014, 06:58 AM	#40
seattlepitboss is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: Seattle, WA	Vertical band saw with a coarse blade with deep gullets. Whip right through, safest saw in the shop. seattlepitboss

03-17-2014, 07:10 AM	#41
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	One of these will work well i think. They have a Lithium battery model too. Amazon.com: Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 Amp Electric Chain Saw: Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com: Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 Amp Electric Chain Saw: Patio, Lawn & Garden

03-17-2014, 07:38 AM	#42
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	That is a nice score I really like using Pecan __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

03-17-2014, 08:17 AM	#43
5string is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia	Bandsaw __________________ PitBoss & Dishwasher, Smokin' Geezers Grill Team & Gumbo Krewe KCBS CBJ, CTC, CBBQA, ECV

03-17-2014, 08:23 AM	#44
HarrynVegas Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-04-14 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada	There is no question that the bandsaw is the safest saw in the shop.

03-17-2014, 08:26 AM	#45
Bperkins01 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-07-13 Location: Mass	I use the bandsaw too.. But I'm a woodworker and have one... I fill two big crates with chunks before a cook.