Hey all
I’m looking to start capitalizing on the downed trees in my neighborhood. I live in a suburb of Brooklyn and it seems like once a week I come across a london plane with what looks to be usable wood. My turning is typically spindle work using kiln dried stuff but I’d really like to get into bowls more. I’ve turned a few but those bowl blanks are PRICEY!
Right now my neighbor has two pear trees in his yard. Feln, trimmed, and only the log remains. 10”-16”. We’ve spoken and he’s willing to part with all I can manage for a few bowls/vases.
Here’s my question. Anyone use a sawzall for this type of work? I’m considering the makita twin battery chainsaw cause it looks like helluva deal, but I am pretty budget constrained at the moment. Figured I could get a sawzall off clist and work my way around the log with a 12” pruning blade. The compact size of a sawzall is also a plus.
Any thoughts?