Hi Grumpy,
These things sell well at clearing sales & are still commonly used.The Mobilco type portables bring big bucks...
I will be adding a guard to cover at least some of the blade,plus I'll have the blade assesed before use.
I have cut a heap of small logs into 7 ft lengths & want to cut them into one foot pieces.I will be standing clear of the blade....when I get to the last 2 ft lengths ,I'll cut them with a chainsaw.I ain't going face-to-face with that blade,only side on...from a few feet away.