chainsaw mill

Is a Husqvarna 460 rancher (60 cc) enough to run a 36 inch chainsaw mill through red Oak? I’m thinking about getting one brand new. Alternatively, I have a lead on a used Husqvarna 395 XP. But that would come with a Granberg mill, with wedges, with a ladder, with hearing protection and face...

Hi there, I've built my own 4' x 4' x 12' wood drying kiln with fire resistant plywood, rockwool, and plastic wrap around the outside of the kiln. I use a small 70pint dehumidifier paired with a box fan when I put freshly milled wood in to draw out as much moisture as I can for about a week. My...

Breathing exhaust when CS milling. Running as ms660 with a Granberg mill. Any hints on how to not asphyxiate when milling?

Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and using my old chainsaw to mill lumber. I recently hooked an Alaskan style mill to my old 78 husky 61 rancher to mill some old gluelam beams for a table top. While I was able to do what I wanted I am wondering if I can get a cleaner cut with a different...

Hey I have a homemade chainsaw mill that is cutting crooked (pulling to one side). If the chain is sharper on one side would it pull to the dull or sharp side? Thanks

Don’t think it will be ready for Christmas but this is a piece I am making for my girlfriend. It will get flattened sanded and epoxied like a bar top. The wood all came from property that has been her mom and dads since 1971. She inherited it 23 years ago. No body ever did anything with it. Till...

I have a 31' DBH black walnut in my woods that I discovered a hole leading to the center about 2 feet above the ground and 6-8'' of the center rotted away. There are several other black walnuts in this part of the woods but this is the biggest (not by much) and I like the campground look of this...

This was my first run over 5ft. First time I have had the two sections together. Made 2- 2x6.and 2-1x6’s 9ft Long. They came out square and on size. Some slight deviation but close enough for me. And some various other boards just testing and tuning.

After spending the summer starting a build on heavily tree 5 acre lot and seeing all of the spruce trees have been beetle killed I decided I did not want to use them all for firewood I decided I want to try milling . I looked at the cheap Alaska chainsaw mills I decided to build my own. It is...

•Cutting Length 32" (80cm) •Pitch .375" (3/8) •Gauge .050" (1.3mm) •Drive Link Count 105 •Nose Sprocket 11 teeth •Weight 4.9Lbs (2.2kg) $120 Brand New bought from Dealer I use .063 so no need for this 32" .050 rollomatic. I can drill holes in each end of you want this for your mill. I like...

Hello tree people, I am a budding arborist, and I recently felled my first big trees. One of them is a 35" maple tree. I'm preparing to mill it with my chainsaw mill and MS660, however I'm looking for advice on how to move the 11' logs. Right now they are sitting in a line without any gap...

Hello all. Been awhile since I posted. I am looking for some advice. I have an old jonsereds 90 that I was thinking of using in a G777 Small log chainsaw mill. The saw is in great shape and runs fantastic. I just worry that it might put to much of a strain on it and shorten its life. I have a...

Been a while gentlemen! Quick overview: Bought my first house. Everett washington, about 20 miles north of Seattle. On craigslist in this area you can buy douglas fir logs fresh from the mountains by the truck load. It's not cheap, but not nearly as much as a lumber package from a saw mill...

Fellas, I have some gargantuan Oaks to fell eventually (5'+ above the flare) and will be needing to slab them where they fall. I'm thinking with Huztl 660's being so nicely priced that a two powerhead 5'-6' cutting capacity bar might be the way to go vs an 880 or equivalent. That would be 14+...

Looking for someone who can mill large logs in the northeast, especially central Vermont. Bandsaw or circular saw preferred, CSM considered. Long, wide logs All tips appreciated. Thanks! .

I broke down to AS peer pressure! Yes I blame all of you! :laugh: Just placed an order for a Huztl MS660 and a bunch of misc stuff including a 36" Holzfforma chainsaw mill on sale for $57.41 + s for the next 20 hrs or day+20 hrs. It states "1 DAY 20:04:32" as of now. Can't wait for it to...

I have a Woodbug chainsaw mill for sale. There are 3 x 10ft sections with an 18" extension on one. Can cut up to about 30ft when all sections are used together. Everything is included: log dogs, dimension stops, bar, 2 ripping chains (1 new), carriage, filing jig, video, user manual. Located...

First thing, I'm looking for the service manual for a Stihl 084, electronic copy would be great. On a related note: I have been using an 084 on my chainsaw milling setup for a while now, love this saw! However, I am not getting as much bar oil delivery as I'd like. With the oiler cranked up to...

Hi arboristsite I lurk here all the time, but have never posted ETA- yes I read the newbie thread about chainsawmills, but neither of my questions below were covered there. I am (last minute) planning to build a small wagon for my kids as a Christmas present. I want to do it 100% by hand, and...

Hello hopefully you can help me with my problem when I start cutting a log the first couple inches of the cut things go as they should but then after about one foot it seems like the saw gets stuck and is unable to cut the wood. It will not bite into it at all. I am using a ripping chain. at...