Has anyone seen this? $239 Logosol debarker that uses a chainsaw
to remove bark.
http://www.logosol.com/_sawmills/accessories/log_wizard.php
"Log Wizard
An attachment that turns your chainsaw into a highly efficient debarker. Cutter head, special guide bar, chain and guard. Three models: For large and small chainsaws."
Ragdump
I have a log wizard,I was never able to make it work as well as there video's ,it can really scar up a log,it's hard to control,I even bought a small Echo chainsaw with a tail handle and a short bar that helped. Green wet logs really make a mess the ground up bark shoots right out the back onto your pants shirt and face. Every tank of gas I had to clean the air cleaner it got clogged so fast. When I got done with a log it looked like it was debarked with a axe. It may be good for other things I kinda gave up on mine. I had better luck with the hard to peal big logs using a Bosch Demolition Hammer with a 2" chisel bit if your careful it won't hurt the log but you need to practice some
I have a Log Wizard and it worked great. I used it to flatten one side of my floor joist logs, notch for the floor joist logs and peel smaller logs for my stairway and loft railings and ballusters.
I have a healthy Husqvarna chainsaw though. It's a monster, however, it used to be on a small to medium Stihl.
The only drawbacks are, if your chainsaw bar has a sprocket on the end, it takes a little adjustment to get the drive teeth of the chain to synchronize. Not impossible, though. If you don't, it damages the drive teeth. Additionally, it uses 3-1/4" planer blades and require sharpening after a while, or, you can buy replacement blades for about 25 bucks.
It gave my handrails a sort of hand-peeled look, but not really. They look good though.
Paul Kahle commented extensively on using a log wizard in building his fantastic looking home. Here is a link to his website, it is fantastic!
http://www.paulkahle.com/log.html
This is excellent reading for anybody attempting to build their log home.
I purchased a log wizard (actually a Hudson product for less money), and have used it extensively. A lot of my logs were scuffed and needed to be smoothed up. The Wizard did a great job. I have it mounted on an Electric chainsaw so it's probably not as aggressive as on a gas saw. I also purchased the cutterless chain to use so it wouldn't eat you up accidentally.
It is great to make notches, smooth a log, and perfect for notching out for joist hangers. Much better than using a chain saw.
I thinking it is probably the best tool I have purchased for my project. You have to watch for rebar tho; or it's a new set of blades if you don't.
I never used it to strip bark - It would mark up the log a lot.
We are now moved in but not finished - but it's nice to be out of the barn! Still have some inside stuff to do.
Vern and Sara Street
www.vernstreet.com
Joined: 2007-06-04