Cutting wood down to size without large BS

[Ben Rafael]

I have a 14" BS, but I have some blocks that are too large to be cut round with it. Without getting a riser block, What are some good ways to do this?
Thanks.

[John Miliunas]

B., about the only other tool which may get you in the ballpark (not completely round but, close) would be a chainsaw. Even one of those electric units do a pretty good job. However, even though they're pretty inexpensive, that same cost might cover a riser and a blade or two for your BS. :) :cool:

[Jim Becker]

The old chainsaw that John mentions will work just fine...you really don't need your chunk of wood to be perfectly round, anyway. That's what the lathe is for!

[Ben Rafael]

I may as well get the riser and new blades, cost less than a chainsaw and I'd get more use out of it.
Thanks to all.

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