Learning newbie

[russ61]

Hi guys.New on this side of site,usually hanging out in the chainsaw forum.Looking to get into milling.have a 660BB/32'' bar combo and wanting to get a 36'' alaskan setup.Wanting to make boards for use around the farm,sheds and cattle stalls.Later,after alot of learning I would love to cut some flooring for my house(1840 log cabin).Will these mills cut a pretty decent 5/4 thickness?
Any recomedations on special set ups or ripping chains?I really like the way some of you guys actually do your cutting out in the woods as some of my wood is to hard to get out in log form.Quad and trailer ,now thats another story!
Thanks in advance Russ

 

[dustytools]

Hey Russ, good to see ya here. If you are planning on making the GTG at Ericks place next weekend there are gonna be a couple of CSMs there and im sure that either Stipes or Gink will be running one. Hope to see ya there. They will cut any thickness between pretty much nothing to I believe it is 13 inches. Baileys has the best chain for the price.

 

[BIG JAKE]

Russ, I use baileys ripping chain and happy with it- 3/8''s. I cut out in the woods as I don't have any log handling ability to speak of and it's easier to handle the boards. I could winch the logs on the trailer and sometimes do if I can get to 'em. I am considering welding up a log arch for the ATV though-then I could bring logs home and mill 'em when convenient.
Self milled lumber is perfect for what you want it for. It a little slow going with a CSM. My best is 22 1''X12"X8' boards in a day. I have to drive an hour to cut though, and load and unload my gear too, so if you cut close to you you can make a lot of lumber before long. I'm using a Granberg CSM, 32" bar, and an HO austrailian oil pump on a 066. My oiler was worn out so I just replaced the pump with the HO version. No aux oiler necessary with this setup in wet to partially dry softwood to 24" dia. Dry hardwood will be a different story you'll have to judge that. Yes, these mills will give you accurate cuts and good finish with baileys milling chain. You'll have to plane it if you want surfaced lumber. Have fun

 

[russ61]

Not this weekend

No dusty ,can't make it.already know I have to work saturday.And sunday I still have a load of hay in the barn to put away.:monkey:
Russ