I had an old full chisel chain that saw some damage. So I cut two scribe teeth, two clearing and so on. I cut the scribe teeth at 20* and the clearing teeth at 8. Rakers at .035. Seemed to work almost effort free.Malloff grind is a full comp, round ground, chisel chain, filed straight across at 0°, drop the depth gauges a healthy amount (.040-.045), and set the hook a little deeper (45-50°)and you should be good to go.
I do have a couple woodland ripping chains as well. I will keep grinding for sure. Might hit on that perfect for what I’m cutting grind.If your already making your own ripping chain it might be fun for you to work on/play around with.
Thank you.That's a nice job @Eric Vogus
Ah a new addict. Lol. I’m new to this as well it’s a lot of fun. Addictive But very satisfying making your own stuff with boards you made.View attachment 695082 Hi did a little milling for first time today, I was happy with the way the mill worked, this is ash
I just bought a CSM and will start my milling addiction too.Ah a new addict. Lol. I’m new to this as well it’s a lot of fun. Addictive But very satisfying making your own stuff with boards you made.
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I started with a 10 degree ripping chain I be leave was a woodland it worked okay....I have since started grinding my own...I gained about 1.5'' a second from the standard ripping chain but have not done enough milling since to get reliable #s and I'm still playing with grinds but i cant get to my logs till spring now..I just bought a CSM and will start my milling addiction too.
I'll be starting out with a Stihl 044 and a 28" bar.
What should i use for chain for milling?
I have some Red Oak logs I want to mill.
I'd like to try to make a few 2"-3" slabs with the oak for a tool room work island and then some stair tread caps for my basement stairs.
Maybe also some 1 " boards that I could use to make some fishing reel cabinets too.
Later I will down a few large Eastern White Pines for boards and maybe some timber frame pieces.
That's the plan but we'll see where it goes.
Picked up my new milling saw today
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