buzz saw

Lisa K · Apr 20, 2014

Finally got around to hooking up the buzz
saw we picked up last year. Of course one
belt was too short the other too long. So
spent a good hour making the belt the
right size. Plans are to use it at the
hunting cabin cutting wood this summer.
Starting on one of the 2 project 8n's now.
Plans are to paint it. Will take before
and after pics. Nice to be able to start
working on stuff again. Sure was a long
winter.

Richard G. · Apr 20, 2014

Looks good. Used to help cut Grandma's cookstove wood like that in the 50's.
Richard in NW SC

Bob Harvey · Apr 20, 2014

As cool as that is - count your fingers after each use. Me, I prefer a chainsaw.

duey · Apr 20, 2014

We used ours on the farm quite a bit.... It is nice to have a person to pick away from the saw.... keeps the pile from growing underfoot and the pile can maybe get thrown in a shed or...??

Respect your machinery but be IN CHARGE of it!

I like it!!

Lisa K · Apr 20, 2014

I like my fingers also, I'll take the job of keeping the pile from building up!

Royse · Apr 20, 2014

Nice looking tractor Lisa, buzz rig looks good too!
I'm in my safety minded mode tonight I guess, but if that
sawblade catches a finger, it takes a finger. If it catches
a leather glove, it can take the whole hand.
Also seems like the tires on that tractor should be chocked.
Maybe they are and I can't see them.
New glasses will be here tomorrow.
Be safe out there!

Dean · Apr 20, 2014

When the chain saw boys see one cutting wood with a buzz saw, they pack up and go home.

Dean

R Geiger · Apr 20, 2014

We had one years ago! dissapeared when the first chain showed up!! LOL.

One of us kids would hang onto the piece being cut off and then throw on a pile. We never let the piece drop to ground. Probably part of the reason I have bad hearing!!! That blade really sings!

Kirk-NJ · Apr 21, 2014

If you get a feeder, cutter, chucker you can make a pile of firewood pretty fast. I don't see your photos only red X's.

Kirk

Tom N MS · Apr 21, 2014

As it use to say on TV back in 50s when the picture would go out.."It ain't you, it ain't us, It must be them" ----no pics for me either and they were working last night..

Ultradog MN · Apr 21, 2014

The photos were up last night.
I too cut a lot of wood with one of those.
Not on an N but with an Allis B.
Grandpa had the Allis, Dad would do the cutting and Bro and I would chuck it in the basement.
Grandma would always have a big lunch ready for us.
They are not so unsafe as some people make them out to be.

Mr. T. Minnesota · Apr 21, 2014

Lisa,
Have two buzz saws, one in central Minnesota and one up north at the cabin. Modified them just a bit to fit my needs. Their three point lift idea was good. Keep the blade sharp and set. It should purr when running. When the purr disappears and the wood binds it is time to set it again. Could not retrieve the pics on the message.
Mr. T. Minnesota

Lisa K · Apr 21, 2014

Tractor wasn't blocked thats a good idea I
didn't think of!

LisaK · Apr 21, 2014

Heres the pics again I don't know why they disappeared. It does sound really nice and smooth. I believe we have the smaller blade so will keep an eye out for the larger one. This blade seems really sharp. But none the less how does a person sharpen them when the time comes?

LisaK · Apr 21, 2014

(quoted from post at 04:49:42 04/21/14)
We had one years ago! dissapeared when the first chain showed up!! LOL.

One of us kids would hang onto the piece being cut off and then throw on a pile. We never let the piece drop to ground. Probably part of the reason I have bad hearing!!! That blade really sings!

It is very loud I believe some ear protection is in order when using! We tried that yesterday also having one person hold the other side worked well. Seems like a better idea than bending over by the blade to pick off the ground.

DGinVT · Apr 21, 2014

Please be careful!! there is no second chance with that saw. Never use gloves, either. ours ran at about 1250/1300 rpm. when it running right you will get a steady hum/whur from the teeth. Make sure there are NO cracks in that blade and don't drill any holes at the ends of the cracks if there any get a new blade. These blades when cracked can EXPLODE!!- Not funny to the operator. Ran on for nearly 50 years.

LisaK · Apr 21, 2014

Good advice. Thanks.

ZANE · Apr 21, 2014

Use a chain saw. That thing has maimed more people than all the recent wars.

Zane

Jimmyjack · Apr 21, 2014

I have three of them. One with the belt from the factory design, one with a hit and miss engine and one modified to run off a pto to a belt to the saw so I can use it on any tractor. I also have three chain saws. The buzz saw will cut circles around them, with less maintainance. You should never cut and let the blocks fall off by themselves. Have someone throwing the wood that keeps the blocks from pinching. I believe more people are hurt on chainsaws they are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on my tree farm. Use the buzz saw with respect and it isn't much difference than a radial arm saw. NEVER stand in front or reach across the plane of the blade.

DGinVT · Apr 21, 2014

I have seen many accidents with those saws,
including blades that blew up. Makes sure your
blade is just about rust free and properly
sharpened.You can check your blade by rubbing
gasoline on a cloth across the bottom of the blade
and look for it to come out of any crack that has
formed or starting too. My current saw has four
legs, a ball bearing roller feed, a cut off table
and a heavy swinging guard so all the blade is
covered except for the small opening for the wood
feed. The safety guard has a 1/8 inch metal strip
around the major part of the blade and the rest is
covered with diamond shape wire heavy screen that
you could walk on.

WW2N · Apr 21, 2014

Good deal Lisa I like your set up very practical for your area. Keep saw-en its only a few months till winter and where you live summer starts on the 4th of July and winter starts on Labor Day."Wink"

Caryc · Apr 21, 2014

You've got more guts than I do. That thing just looks too scarey for me.

Mr. T. Minnesota · Apr 21, 2014

Lisa,
To sharpen use a flat file. File only the top side the tooth. Try to keep it at the same plane as exists. You should also have about a 16th to 8th inch set. When it comes time to reset the teeth post the question and someone will explain. It is easy to do, just takes time. A sharp, set blade is the safest, no extra force to get you into trouble.
Mr. T. Minnesota

Bob Harvey · Apr 21, 2014

Must be afraid of the carnage possible !

Richard G. · Apr 21, 2014

I have used a buzz saw many times and never got hurt.
Chainsaw has done a number on me several times.
Picked pieces of bone out of a chain one time that came out of my dad's leg. He was OK after being sewed up by the doctor.
Just use common sense with whatever you are doing.
Richard in NW SC

Caryc · Apr 21, 2014

(quoted from post at 18:19:42 04/21/14) I have used a buzz saw many times and never got hurt.
Chainsaw has done a number on me several times.
Picked pieces of bone out of a chain one time that came out of my dad's leg. He was OK after being sewed up by the doctor.
Just use common sense with whatever you are doing.
Richard in NW SC

+1

Some idiots could figure out how to get hurt peeling a banana. As I've said before, you're only as safe as you are aware of your own safety.

Mr. T. Minnesota · Apr 22, 2014

Lisa,
Forgot to mention, a 30 inch blade is the optimum diameter. I know of one that is close to 30 inches and will see if it is for sale.
Mr. T. Minnesota

Lisa K · Apr 22, 2014

Perfect thanks!

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