Timber Tuff TMW-31 Chain Saw Buddy

Broke on the 4th log I cut. The pin that limits the travel of the right jaw fell out. Returned for refund. Additionally, the device did not clamp securely to the chainsaw bar. The instructions said to not overtighten the clamp bolts to avoid damaging the chainsaw buddy. Since device is U shaped, I understood how overtightening the clamp bolts could potentially spread the U. I used the supplied allen wrench to tighten the bolts firmly but not max effort. Pics show missing pin and how much the device rotated after only 4 cuts. I bought this to safely and quickly shorten firewood I already had to fit my Solo stove. Didn't work.

So far, so good. Back story: My wife gifted me with a chimnea for the urban back yard...aluminum so that it won't rust or be knocked over and broken by the dogs. The problem is that it is smaller than normal...so a standard firewood sized piece of wood won't fit in all the way. This product is going to be used to cut each of my existing logs in half, so that they fit in the chimnea. I just got this and tried it out last night...and it worked great! This weekend I will use it for a lot more logs, but I love it so far. I have this attached to a 16" electric chainsaw. It was mostly setup when it arrived, and was super easy to attach. Per the instructions, I will check it every 2-3 logs to make sure it isn't slipping... I am very excited that I even found this thing...I never knew it existed. Edit 11/4/14 Tried this out by cutting in half a lot of firewood...worked very well. It did slip a little, but the instructions do say to check often...so I do, and it works great...

I attached this to buck a few 3" to 6" limbs that I never got to. It worked pretty well for about 15 or 20 cuts. I could jab under the wood and really go to town. It was refreshing to be able to cut straight through while a log was on the ground without worrying about slamming my bar into the dirt. Then... it stopped working. The block that clamps to the bar of the saw rotated/slid and caused the back end of the block to push up into the path of the chain. Then, the saw stalled. When I inspected, the back of the block was chewed up and quite a few teeth on my chain are done for. The bar still appears usable, but it took some scoring from where the screws scraped along it. The chain is scrap. I had this on a 14" Poulan that is pretty much the ideal size for it. I'm glad it wasn't being used on a more expensive (or more powerful) saw. Looking back, I'm actually pretty lucky nothing broke off (the chain saw buddy or the chain). Even though I had protective gear on, it could have been a bad situation. I will NOT be using this again. Safety issues aside, it added a significant amount of weight to the saw and didn't really speed up the process too much. Yes, I could make the actual cut faster, but it took more time to get the chain saw buddy under the wood properly without kicking it around. All in all, it didn't save any time. I give it two stars (and not one) because I think it could be useful if you've got a perfect scenario for it and you anchor the thing to your bar better. Perhaps drilling some holes in your bar so the screws can actually set into it instead of just clamping it -- then the thing won't slip or slide or twist.

A great idea, it work very well. You must make sure the screws are tightened as needed. I needed to tighten it up after only a half hour of use. I wish it came in a bigger size but the weight now is heavier than I like. I definitely recommend it for your small logs.

one of the stop pins fell out after only 3 cuts. great idea, but not well made. might be okay for an electric.

too bulky to handle

It can be a little tricky to set it up properly, but once you do it is a great tool. I had an ever growing pile of 5 inch and smaller timber that is hazardous to buck for firewood. This tool makes safe and short work out of it,

I had high hopes that this device would make a sometimes tricky job easier, but that was not the case. I found myself constantly fighting screws that wouldn't stay tight. The directions specify not to "over tighten" the screws when attaching the device to the saw, however, on several occasions screws loosened and parts fell off. Just not worth the time.

Amazing LOVE IT

Moneys worth well made nice power coated paint

Works excellent saves your back also safe to use

Love it.