What size/type/brand of miter saw are you sizing your logs with?

[bbqncigars]

If Aaron Franklin does it, then it must be worth doing. I can see a lot of advantages over a lopper. There were sure a lot of different choices at Lowes. Do you need a slider, or are the fixed ones ok? I'm looking to keep the KBQ fed as easy as possible.

[vandy]

I guess that would depend on if you want to use it for anything else. I have a 10 inch Rigid compound miter saw that works great but I wish it were at least a 12 inch so I could put bigger pieces in it.

[RonB]

The larger the saw, the more it will cost. If that doesn't bother you, get the biggest one you can find. No matter what you get, you will have to size your wood to fit it. However, you can't' use large splits in the KBQ anyway, so if you don't do any woodworking, all you need is one that will saw something about the size of a 4X4" piece of lumber. That does mean you will have to split before sawing if it's too large though. Don't forget that shorter pieces will be easier to split.

[EdF]

That "Kindling Cracker" (the new larger one) makes splitting pretty easy. As RonB said, if you're not using it for carpentering or woodworking, a chop saw will get the job done. So you can save some money on the simple version.

[FireMan]

I see an MCS attack comin on, "honey all saws cut wood, but........."
"Oh, and yer feet sure look perdy in them shoes."

[Huskee]

I use an ol' cheapy 10" Ryobi miter saw, non compound. Suits me fine and has cut a lot of wood over the years.

[Danjohnston949]

bbqncigars, I am currently using a 10" Dewalt Electric Miter Saw! As the others have pointed out "Larger is Better" I have been considering this 12" Compound Miter Saw from Harbor Freight❓ It is Currently being offered for the Sale Price of $136.99 valid until 8/31/17!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[vandy]

That is a good deal Dan! Why did you have to show me that, LOL!

[Danjohnston949]

vandy, Why Hell Son, It doesn't Cost Me Anything to Spend Your Money❓ 🤗😇🤗
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[vandy]

I know that's right Dan, and you still crack me up dude!

[bbqncigars]

Danjohnston949
Thanks for that tip. I'm going to be driving past our local HF this Friday.

[Henrik]

Now I feel ancient. I use a good ole axe and get to work. Perhaps an upgrade is in the near future... :-)

[Danjohnston949]

Henrik, I have an Old Splitting Wedge You Could Convince Me to Part With❓ 🤗😇🤗
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Steve R.]

I gots me a 10" sliding miter saw from Harbor Freight. Not top of the line, but it's fine for occasional use. I actually picked it up for building cornhole boards, but it's good for firewood too.