Milling Picture Thread

[U&A]

nice.
what make is that trailer?

Home made. Its a bit over built. I like the flotation i get in the mid with the tri-axle tho. Still more fabrication to do on it.

 

[yellowking86]

Some beechwood and maple I milled today with my new 3120 View attachment IMG_8869.jpeg

 

[logsnstuff]

Some pics from apple trees I cut. Small set up as I use my 50cc scooter to get to places. I'm looking to make coffee tables and shelves. Today was just cutting the tops off. Going back tomorrow to mill planks. Happy with the patterns.

 

[J D]

Some pics from apple trees I cut. Small set up as I use my 50cc scooter to get to places. I'm looking to make coffee tables and shelves. Today was just cutting the tops off. Going back tomorrow to mill planks.View attachment 1248875View attachment 1248876View attachment 1248877 Happy with the patterns.

That's quite a bit of "washboarding"... are you rocking the saw back & forth? If not, maybe post some pic's of your chain

 

[logsnstuff]

That's quite a bit of "washboarding"... are you rocking the saw back & forth? If not, maybe post some pic's of your chain

It's my second week of doing this, so hopefully it'll get better as I do more. The chain is a new Granberg. I managed to keep the angle more or less consistent. The one log that looks really bad may be exaggerated due to the shadow of the setting sun.

What I've been doing is pressing down on the mill to stop it riding up on the rails. That happened the first few times.

Any advice is welcome. I'll be putting them through the thickness planer after they've dried so hopefully that'll get rid of the washboarding.

 

[U&A]

Some beechwood and maple I milled today with my new 3120 View attachment 1248811

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Give us some dimensions. What are you plans with it?

 

[U&A]

It's my second week of doing this, so hopefully it'll get better as I do more. The chain is a new Granberg. I managed to keep the angle more or less consistent. The one log that looks really bad may be exaggerated due to the shadow of the setting sun.

What I've been doing is pressing down on the mill to stop it riding up on the rails. That happened the first few times.

Any advice is welcome. I'll be putting them through the thickness planer after they've dried so hopefully that'll get rid of the washboarding.

It should not be trying to ride up. When pushing the mill it should not take much force. Think about applying the appropriate pressure needed just to keep the saw in the power band at the right RPM range. If it takes a LOT of force your chain possibly needs some attention. With small force it should dang near “feed itself” through the log. Yes you do need to push but with a setup this size the amount of pushing needed should be minimal. it should glide across the rails nice and flat. A slight downward angle can be applied to how you push but it should not need much.

Assuming by the pictures, but I can’t tell for sure, that mail does not connect to the nose of the bar.?

When you’re doing your top cut is the chainsaw powerhead pulling itself against the side of the log or is the vertical square tube used to set the depth of your cut pushing against your rail and using it as a stop? If the power head is pulling up against the side of your rail and shaking it a bit, it will definitely affect the smoothness of your cut….and how flat the cut is.

 

[logsnstuff]

It should not be trying to ride up. When pushing the mill it should not take much force. Think about applying the appropriate pressure needed just to keep the saw in the power band at the right RPM range. If it takes a LOT of force your chain possibly needs some attention. With small force it should dang near “feed itself” through the log. Yes you do need to push but with a setup this size the amount of pushing needed should be minimal. it should glide across the rails nice and flat. A slight downward angle can be applied to how you push but it should not need much.

Assuming by the pictures, but I can’t tell for sure, that mail does not connect to the nose of the bar.?

When you’re doing your top cut is the chainsaw powerhead pulling itself against the side of the log or is the vertical square tube used to set the depth of your cut pushing against your rail and using it as a stop? If the power head is pulling up against the side of your rail and shaking it a bit, it will definitely affect the smoothness of your cut….and how flat the cut is.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

The mill is a g777 so not connected to the nose. I think I need to adjust my stance. I've been standing slightly in front, probably because I'm left-handed. I should try to stay behind the saw.

 

[yellowking86]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Give us some dimensions. What are you plans with it?

About 40” or so wide and 8’ long making some bar topsfor outside

 

[U&A]

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

The mill is a g777 so not connected to the nose. I think I need to adjust my stance. I've been standing slightly in front, probably because I'm left-handed. I should try to stay behind the saw.

Left handed eh.

Try putting the chain on backwards and push start the saw instead of pull starting it.

Joking aside, let us know how your next milling experience goes. None of us know the perfect way to do any of this but we all have different experiences and are happy to help

 

[J D]

It's my second week of doing this, so hopefully it'll get better as I do more. The chain is a new Granberg. I managed to keep the angle more or less consistent. The one log that looks really bad may be exaggerated due to the shadow of the setting sun.

What I've been doing is pressing down on the mill to stop it riding up on the rails. That happened the first few times.

Any advice is welcome. I'll be putting them through the thickness planer after they've dried so hopefully that'll get rid of the washboarding.

If the saw is trying to ride up in the cut thats a pretty good indication that either the chain needs attention or something isn't setup square. I've heard several complaints recently about Granberg chain being filed badly out of the box so I wouldn't be surprised if thats the case. Pic's are an easy way to confirm