Prazi beam cutter?

[Doug-Iowa]

I'm looking for something better than a chainsaw to cut big timbers. There is an attachment made by Prazi that is a chainsaw bar that attaches to a worm drive circular saw and has a guide. Search prazi for pics. Seems more accurate than free cutting with a chainsaw alone. Anyone ever seen one or operated one?

 

[UAFitter]

Yes, I have used one for many hours over many years. They are a great tool when used correctly. Make sure you have enough juice, thats a heck of a load. Make sure its up to speed before starting your cut, and keep it sharp.

 

[bmack95hd]

I sold them for years. First ones were a little scary but they got better over time. Used properly they are a great tool.

 

[Stephen Newell]

They make a sawmill attachment for a chainsaw which would be better than freehand. The biggest issue is you need a special blade for ripping a log lengthwise. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ripping+chain+for+chainsaw&gclid=CjwKCAjw5P2aBhAlEiwAAdY7dDQPuGLIjdkOJDKNNR0ICxmaulBTU8kMXRcTnu3gttDzFilVRG_wGBoCEJgQAvD_BwE&hvadid=496397429642&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9026878&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15376495126656738914&hvtargid=kwd-301693108993&hydadcr=8347_9904717&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1w6rq3n6hq_e

 

[Keith True]

I used one years ago to build a log hme.Worked fine.If you buy the whole unit you will be fine.If you buy just the attachment make sure you buy a real good quality saw to run it.I just built another log home,this time I used a 16-5/16 circular saw.I liked that a lot better for milled pine logs.Both have the same quirk,how you start is how the cut goes.There is NO correcting once you've started.

 

[Doug - Iowa]

Thanks for the great replies. We tried my buddy's 6x6 inch Porta-Band with a wood blade and it was worse than a chainsaw. The Prazi will do 12 which is about as big as I need to go.

I think first step is to choose the most powerful worm drive corded saw I can find, then add the prazi attachment. My need is crosscut only, we can rip 22-24 inches square and 20 feet long on the band saw mill. But even with extra clamps it can only cross cut a 24 inch block standing up. We have a request for some large sections of blocking 12 inches wide by 8 inches thick by 36 inches long for a local tire shop and I want the ends cut as square as I can. I'll let you know what I end up with.