First Slab

[Dog_River]

Second day milling Part One

Happy New year Everyone !!

Well, I did not get started until late morning. I had a bunch of tweaking to do with my saw's and mill. When I finally got started it went pretty well. I started my first side cut with my MS270 but she did not have enough jam so I upgraded to my 039 AV Super Pro. That did the trick, off we went on my first side cut. After I was done I put a square on the beam and it was not square. So on the next side cut I spent a bit more time setting up and it came out very square this time.

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[hamish]

Great update Dog_River,

Happy New Years!

 

[Dog_River]

Second day milling Part two

The I started to make some 2" x 12" x 12' planks. I got the Alaskan/Dolmar ready. I tried to adjust the oil flow but was not as sucessful as hoped. I got a bit of a cut going but the bar was heating up again so I rigged up an outboard oiler. All I used was a gear lube container, a 1/4" rubber hose and some tape. The darn thing work great !!

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[Dog_River]

Second day milling Part Three

Got me some nice planks !!

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I hope everyone has a great New Year !!

Dog_River

 

[lone wolf]

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[Dog_River]

Thanks Hamish, What part of Ont. are you in ? I just sold my place outside of Thunder Bay.

Lonewolf........... Nice slabs man ! Cedar ?

Dog_River

 

[lone wolf]

Thanks Hamish, What part of Ont. are you in ? I just sold my place outside of Thunder Bay.

Lonewolf........... Nice slabs man ! Cedar ?

Dog_River

Yes and the dark ones are Walnut.

 

[sachsmo]

Some "twisted" Sycamore we used for shelves for the years Tomato crop. And the big slab has been my work bench (one of them) for a couple of years.

 

[sachsmo]

Here's a link to the finishing of that big Oak slab.

Wow, two years go fast!

http://www.arboristsite.com/milling-saw-mills/160268.htm#post2680855

 

[john taliaferro]

Welcome Dog-River , check the oil hole in the bar make sure it clean ,maybe enlarge it a size or two . This is your on line 12 step groop for milling addiciton :hmm3grin2orange: I use double headed 16 penny nails in angle iron , only need to drive them an inch .

 

[excess650]

Excellent! I love to see wood milled rather than just cut into firewood. My first attempt was with a 272xp on 2x4s and a hemlock. IIRC, it yielded a 10"x10"x10' cant. I didn't have a mini mill so made top and bottom cuts, turned the log 90* and had at it again.

I've since milled oak and walnut up to 30" wide, and Douglas Fir 28"+ x 10'.

Ripping chain works well, but needs to be kept sharp. I got results like yours (in oak) with full chisel skip (bad advice). Stihl RM will cut faster and as smoothly, or nearly as so, as ripping chain.

 

[hamish]

Thanks Hamish, What part of Ont. are you in ? I just sold my place outside of Thunder Bay.

Lonewolf........... Nice slabs man ! Cedar ?

Dog_River

Ottawa Valley, Renfrew.......what are you having for your milling lunch? Clic and dill pickles on toast?

When milling I usually opt for surf and turf, sardines and hot dogs!.....oh yeah and a lil shot of Crown in my ginger ale.

 

[WidowMaker1]

good stuff, man I'd give anything to be able to wear a Jumper, Hoodie & most likely thermal wear, Milling in the snow would be awesome