Al Launier
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This past Christmas the LOML bought me a Grizzly GO555LX 14" BS. At the time I didn't anticipate ever re-sawing anything larger than what the 6" height would allow, despite recommendations from some FWW pros to get the riser block. However, during the year I've tried re-sawing a couple of firewood logs from trees taken down behind the house. It was kinda fun & I wished that I'd opted for the 6" riser block at the time, as the saw is limited to small logs that yield very little usable wood due to size & drying cracks. I've kinda had my eye on a fairly straight 9" Black Cherry tree that might(???) avoid hitting my utility shed if I'm careful cutting it down . Getting the riser block back then would have saved me re-assembly time, as well as getting a dozen 93 1/2" blades, most of which are still new & most of them were given to me by my next door neighbor who works for Simonds Saw - maybe I could sell them???
Anyway, now I'm wondering if I made a mistake. How many of you actually use the capacity provided by a 12" cut height? What portion of your work really requires this capacity? I'm not anticipating getting into furniture level woodworking, primarily repair/replace projects with some hobbyist level projects mixed in. I probably have answered my own question, but I'd still be interested in your experience(s).
Anyway, now I'm wondering if I made a mistake. How many of you actually use the capacity provided by a 12" cut height? What portion of your work really requires this capacity? I'm not anticipating getting into furniture level woodworking, primarily repair/replace projects with some hobbyist level projects mixed in. I probably have answered my own question, but I'd still be interested in your experience(s).