Olympia Tools 80-934 Forest Master Ultimate Sawhorse

So far very durable. I have grossly exceeded the size of log that you're supposed to use on this, and it's held up well. I've had a 10 ft long 8-in diameter iron wood log in it, and the only complaint that I have is the stabilizer foot could be wider. But it does work and work well.

I’ve sawed quite a few logs on this saw horse now and love it. My back feels great and my saw chain is staying sharp. Very sturdy and well built. Easy to use and makes bucking logs quick and easy. Assembly was easy, but because of previous reviews that reported issues putting it together, I actually read the instruction. Would recommend.

First off, the bad: When I started the assembly, the first bolt that I needed was missing and it wasn't one that I could easily replace on my own. I called Olympia Tools, left a message on their website, emailed and didn't get a positive response back that they would replace the missing bolt, but after about a week and a half a package just showed up with the replacement bolt and a few extra assorted bolts that I didn't need as well. Some kind of communication that it was on it's way would have been nice. The instructions could be a bit more detailed and the accompanying pictures a bit bigger and clearer but the only real fustration I had actually putting it together was getting the back legs on the unit. They are suppose to insert into the upright but the workmanship on the uprights wasn't exact and I had to hammer the legs into the upright units just to get the bolt holes to line up. That is almost the last thing you do to assemble it so it was very fustrating to get so far along with the possibility that I couldn't complete the assembly after all. A bit of pounding (and cursing) eventually turned the trick and the assembly was finished successfully. Now the good: It works fine. It folds for storage and only weighs 28 pounds so it's easy to carry to wherever you need it and open it up. I'm a 65 year old 5'6" woman in good condition but not a bodybuilder or power lifter by any means. It really helps to take the strain off your back while bucking firewood and prevents the chainsaw from accidentally touching the ground and dulling the chain. I'm never going to get a 660 lb log onto the sawhorse (the maximum weight it claims to hold) because I wouldn't be able to drag that much weight to the saw horse, but I've cut logs as long as 12 feet and 10" in diameter with no problem. Repositioning the chain for each new log takes a moment because of the latching mechanism that locks the chain on upward movement, but otherwise it's pretty quick and easy to set up for cutting multiple logs one after the other. I haven't yet tried cutting multiple small logs at once yet so I'm not sure how that will work but it claims you can do that. It seems steady and secure as I cut. I would recommend this for how it works. but not really happy about the problem with missing parts and the assembly issues.

I live in the woods so I cut down dead trees and cut up my own firewood regularly. This thing is an awesome tool that I'm glad I came across. Assembly wasn't too hard and I got to using it right away. So far I've put pieces of trees about 12 inches or so and 8 feet long on it and it holds them steady no problem. No more of the chainsaw getting pinched as i get close to cutting thru, no more holding the logs steady while i cut. This has made cutting up the trees and branches super easy and fast. It folds up nice and slim when not needed and then just unfolds and needs 2 pins to be ready for use. I recommend this to anyone who cuts up their own firewood and all regularly.

Revised Review 9/20/18: Unfortunately, this thing is just not up to par. After retrying it after making my review below, it does not even come close to handling logs safely, and is cumbersome to use. The logs I tried are about one-third what it says it will handle. When I did get them cinched in with the chain, and started cutting - shakes while you are cutting with the chain saw - NOT good and unsafe. NO WAY can this thing handle something 19 feet long and 661 pounds!!!! And, just try to do this "easy 1 man operation"! Hah! Part of the issue is the chain. While a great idea, it is a pain to feed just right and then if you don't get the right lengh, you have to get it all out of it's "locking" tubes and start over, while a big log sits there ready to tip it over! And they say it can do "multiple logs" - no way. You'd spend a half hour trying (trying) to get everything to stay there and get the chain to keep them there. Oh well, sorry to the manufacturer - had high hopes, but while a great concept - not well carried out in actuality. Returning as I write this. Originally review: Received this after reviewing at least two other similar "sawhorses" like this for log / firewood cutting. The reason this was chosen was primarily due to being able to lift end of log onto the unit versus "threading" a log through various openings. The difference here being you lop the chain over the log and into the two "locks" below. First, it assembled fairly easy, for what it is. Diagrams on the instructions were somewhat helpful, but seemed wrong in relation to orienting the "jaws" that cradle the log - had to unbolt them completely after following their diagram, but no too much hassle - could have been clearer. After assembling, though initially it seemed like sturdy construction and configuration, seemed a bit woobly / almost flimsy. Note, this is before ANY use! Finally got a chance to use this on Sunday, 9/16. NOTE - it is rated for 661#; 19 foot long; 13-5/16" diameter log. 1) did a fairly small log - 6 to 8" diameter, about 6 feet long. 2) did a larger log - 12" diameter, but exactly 8 feet long - less than HALF the "allowed" length. Notice I haven't said much about it!!! I am going to try this again today, but ........... PROBLEMS: This thing is amazingly (unsafely) wobbly laterally. I was afraid the bolted joints, or even the welds, or perhaps the lightweight steel channels used were going to collapse, bend, or .... Especially with the larger log, it was unwieldly. But, it did hold up and so far (so far) no real sign of failure. Now for the really unsafe part - I could not get the chain "locks" to work very well. I reviewed their video and saw an immediate "lock" there, but could NEVER get it to do it that easy. I found myself having to cradle this large log in my arms somewhat while "nursing" the chains into their locking tubes, then lifting up on the end of the log while "jiggling" the log above horizontal to get the chains to lock. Also tried other smaller logs to see if I could get this to work better - sometimes, sorta. Seems like one end of the chain should be rigidly attached to the unit and then only one lock for the other end to got through. Also, seems like the one end could slip into the side of a lock rather than having to feed the chain through the tube; and, if you feed it through too much, the lock DOES work! (have to carefully ease it back up through the tube or it catches on the lock - wow, too complicated. So, as indicated, going to try this more the next few days and edit this review. I have until 9/29 to return this; and yes, am contemplating that, even though would have to disassemble the darn thing. Most concern is the safety. And, I am a bit angry with myself because it seems I did not read the negative reviews that seem to address very similar issues. Most of these were several years ago, so am assuming they may have changed something, but still seems to be questionable. Only a few reviews that are recent for 2018. We will see.

Simply to build and use! Awesome addition to the tools!

Surprised how easy this holder is to use. Sure beats trying to cut logs on ground and propping them up with other logs. No assembly was required. Came folded flat for shipping. Just have to rotate 90 degrees and connect 2 diagonal supports with wing nuts. Just as easy to take down and fold flat for storage.

Very useful

This thing is great. Love it. Makes sawing limbs incredibly easy. I found that the pointed tangs a bit soft and tended to bend too easily in my opinion

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