[AT] Firewood cutting

[Ralph Goff]

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From: "David Bruce" <davidbruce at yadtel.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Firewood cutting


> There is a similar one here also.  The frame bolts to the Allis D-14 and
> it was run by the belt pulley that was added to the tractor with I was
> small.  I barely remember the pulley being added - must have been early
> 60's.  Somewhere around here there is a cradle for it.  Never got near
> the thing when it was operating.
>
> David

As dangerous as that blade appears I don't recall ever hearing of an 
accident involving one of those saws. I think the obvious danger was all 
most people needed to keep themselves safe. Maintain good footing, no loose 
clothing, don't get in a hurry, etc. Just all the common sense methods of 
staying alive around machinery.
And yes, tractor belt pulleys were the most common source of power for these 
saws. I'm sure I've posted pictures before of my Uncle's John Deere AR on 
the wood saw. It spent a good many hours over the years idling away on the 
saw.

Ralph in Sask.