Originally Posted By: jzmtl
Looks like diameter, which is consistent with the usual rules of 50% of the saw length. Obviously you can cut thicker, but it won't be efficient as the shavings will load up the teeth before being cleared.


Are you sure about that? A 9.9" diameter tree calculates to about a 31" circumference if my math is correct. That would make for quite a cutting task for a 19" blade.
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