Homemade Log Clamps For My Logosol Farmers M8

Cutting through a 20" diameter hardwood log creates a fair amount of vibration. So, sharing a variety of homemade clamps I've been trying for my Farmers M8 to tightly hold the logs down while cutting. I think I now have a winner.

[acajutla]

Think i've seen this clip before but forgot about it.
Just bought a pair of the XL clamps, very expensive but hopefully worth it.
This seems such a good idea i will make at least one copy, since my mill has three log lifters.
Or maybe two - one for spares, if or rather when i saw through an XL one.

[lmtreeservices]

That looks like a good idea. I brought the clamps from the M8, for mine (M7). They are a cam stile, when I tested them they seem ok. I like your idea with the plate & lag bolts though.

[aion]

The principle is solid, i would weld some 10 teeth on it on the entire surface, and also use screws like you do.

[gregbrooks]

Rick  Thanks for the log stop build.  I have not bought one of these Logosol yet still wondering if it is going to work for my project.  So I am asking you if you were going to mill up a bunch of 1" hardwoods to cover 80% of my 1400 sq ft home do you think the farmers mill would be a good idea.     Also wanted to know how big a planer you decided on.  I was thinking a 15" would be good enough

[bobhart]

I'm also having trouble finding end stop. Fabricating my own maby best solution. To the drawing board!