This Safety Alert is the latest step taken by OPSS to help protect the UK public from unsafe products.

This drill attachment can drill up to 1.5-inch holes, is easy to mount on the chainsaw, and has an auger bit (helpful in removing waste materials from the drilled hole) with the following features: Another commonly used attachment for the chainsaw is the skid plate, which reduces abrasions and damage to the chainsaw when used.It is noticeably larger than other lumber-Maker products making it less compact and easier to carry around.

Battery-powered chainsaws: These are rechargeable chainsaws that run on lithium-ion batteries. They are not so powerful; hence, they are mainly used for brush clearing or cutting small to midsized objects. They are also cordless chainsaws because they can reach anywhere in the work area.This Simpson winch is appropriate for nonprofessionals and is a handy tool as it reduces the stress of moving heavy things from one point to another. It is also quite versatile as it can be powered directly by an engine or connected to a chainsaw. Chainsaw Skid Plate Attachments Use: Every chainsaw attachment has its specialized use. Ensure that the task you have at hand matches the attachment you want to buy to avoid foiling your efforts.

Angle Iron Log Guide is explicitly used to hold in place the chainsaw guide bar (the steel bar that the chain is wrapped around) perpendicular to the log. With this, you can achieve accurate square cuts for butt-to-butt log splicing (making the two ends of different logs fit perfectly). In cases of logs with uneven surfaces, four gripper bolts are used to secure the holding. It can be used for logs with a 6 and 15 inches diameter. Angle Ir on Log Guide Gas-powered chainsaws: These are the most powerful chainsaws, and they run on a gas two-stroked engine that regularly needs to be lubricated. Everyday homeowner or professional can use them. They can cut through wood of any size but are usually bulky and smelly and require body and ear protection when in use. The advantages of this chainsaw attachment include precision (with an accuracy of +/- 0.25 degrees), versatility, and durability. Clamping on the chainsaw is also very easy as it comes with a system that doesn’t require drilling any holes. It is barely heavy and can accommodate bars up to 20 inches long. WOLFCRAFT Bevel and Miter Box 1 6948200 The DrillSaw® is perfect for light pruning and trimming around the yard, or for larger projects like cutting fence posts or logs.

This Safety Alert is the result of a risk assessment carried out by OPSS following two previous risk alerts published by the Office in February, based on information from local regulators. OPSS is working with local authority Trading Standards to identify and take appropriate action against these chainsaw attachments. The head cutter miter attachment easily clamps to any chainsaw in seconds and transforms it into an enormous vertical cutting jigsaw. It’s adjustable to 75˚ from vertical. It features a strong, wide base plate to support the chainsaw’s weight through its angular range fully. This way, it provides stability, allowing accurate freehand cuts with a long chainsaw bar. Headcutter Miter Attachment is used to convert the chainsaw into a powerful vertical cutting jigsaw. It is adjustable to 75 degrees from the vertical and easy to clamp to the chainsaw. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the UK’s national product safety regulator, has issued a Safety Alert for a chainsaw disc attachment that has been incorrectly sold for use with angle grinders.

The Alaskan Small Log Mill attachment is ideal for milling lumber into beams, slaps, and planks. It clamps onto the chainsaw bar without the need for drilling. Features The WOLFCRAFT Bevel and Miter is ideal for measuring angles and sawing precise miters. It is also used to trace between 85 and 180 degrees and transfer these angles without error to the saw. It can be used to make roof beams and baseboards. Features Lumber-maker Mill Attachments are used to cut out window and door openings in milled wood. Its 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 guide bars make it simple to attach to your chainsaw. So, if you want to make square-shaped timber and lumber, It is the best tool for you. Also, it offers great precision cuts. Haddon Lumbermaker AttachmentThe angle iron log guide can be used for logs of any profile with a diameter between 6 and 15 inches. The attachment frame will sit either on the D-shape or dovetail corner or the Swedish cope or full rounded portion of the log. This attachment is useful in persevering the life span of your chainsaws. It is cheap and easily installed and can be used by anybody. Miter Mill Attachments