Logosol debarker

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

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 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.

As it uses a blade to do your debarking, I can only imagine how it would scar the log up.. I am guessing that this is more for sawmills than log homes.