This is an excellent tool for cutting wood about 2 to 6 inches thick, and the interchangeable blades allow you to cut both green and seasoned wood (fresh, green wood is definitely easier to cut, though). You can cut thicker pieces (I've cut through logs 12" in diameter), but you run into several problems: thicker logs are much harder to cut through the middle, causing fatigue and wasting time; the cuts also tend to wander with thicker cuts, so your blade will eventually bind, and you will have to attack it from the other side and hope your cuts meet at the same place. This is not a huge problem unless you are bucking whole trees, but the uneven cut ends are more challenging to split than straight, perpendicular ends.
Smaller sticks are also a challenge to start a cut with this saw because the teeth are so large, they catch onto small diameters and jump around unexpectedly (wear gloves or you WILL get cut fingers!), but once the cut is started, it will be over in seconds.
I hate chain saws (too loud, dangerous, expensive, and complicated), so I've cut at least 2 cords of wood into 12" lengths using this saw alone. It can be done, and it's good exercise. I recently got a quality German crosscut saw, which does a much better job on wood in the 6-12" size, but if you need to cut wood that's mostly 2-6" and occasionally up to 10 inches, this saw will do a surprisingly good job for very little money.
| Brand | Bahco |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Surface Recommendation | Wall,Wood |
| Included Components | Files and Rasps |
| Product Dimensions | 30"L x 9.26"W x 1.18"H |
| Item Weight | 0.88 Kilograms |
| Blade Length | 30 Inches |
| Number of Teeth | 54 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Wattage | 8 watts |
| Manufacturer | Snap-On Industrial Brand BAHCO |
| Part Number | 7311518229375 |
| Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Item model number | 10-30-51 |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 30" |
| Style | Dry Wood |
| Material | Steel |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Warranty: Snap-on Industrial Brands warrants that BAHCO products shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the usable life of the product. |
