axeman088
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I'll try to keep this brief. I wasn't going to post this because it looks like some kind of scrap metal yard art instead of a chainsaw mill for doing smaller logs. I changed my mind because maybe it will help someone out or perhaps give them an idea .I wanted to make something that was a hybrid between the usual way of milling with a chainsaw and a bandsaw mill. This is a definite improvement over my first attempt at a chainsaw mill that was a 2x4, 2x6 affair. My goal was to make sure the log secure while milling, be able to raise and lower some type of guide to make the entry and exit cuts easier on me, make a cant if need be and to able to flip the slabs on edge to remove the live edge if need be to get a square edge, plus raise the log high enough to keep from leaning over so much and stay off my knees. I also didn't want to buy anything and just use what I had on hand . My first design wasn't going to work so good so I ended up buying those long reach pipe clamps to secure the bottom of the log and stiffen the guide rails along with two 1inch thread rods to make a big jack screw so that I can run a hefty battery powered drill or a wrench that can serve as a crank handle to raise and lower the guide rails. Every thing else is what I had laying around doing nothing but just waiting for a trip to the scrap yard . I know not everyone has this type of stuff around but it makes me feel better that my junk is being repurposed for something I'll get some use out of it.
The computer didn't get all the pictures I took but so far so good with the small Red Cedar test log(s) I was able to move into the shop without machinery. I have been able to reach my goal(s) when I started this project.
The pictures I did get are pretty much those that are showing the last steps to make things easier. That 2x4 ladder guide rail thing with the small mini mill worked but not like I hoped . The bigger mill and bigger saw with the square tubing made a better cut both length wise and width wise along with a good finish which isn't a big concern to me.
I am sure you guys can figure out what is going on here from the pics I was able to get . This is just a different approach than the usual type of mills you see. I think this will out just fine for what I have to do but time will tell when I move onto bigger and longer logs. Be nice with the comments weather they be good or bad. LOL
The computer didn't get all the pictures I took but so far so good with the small Red Cedar test log(s) I was able to move into the shop without machinery. I have been able to reach my goal(s) when I started this project.
The pictures I did get are pretty much those that are showing the last steps to make things easier. That 2x4 ladder guide rail thing with the small mini mill worked but not like I hoped . The bigger mill and bigger saw with the square tubing made a better cut both length wise and width wise along with a good finish which isn't a big concern to me.
I am sure you guys can figure out what is going on here from the pics I was able to get . This is just a different approach than the usual type of mills you see. I think this will out just fine for what I have to do but time will tell when I move onto bigger and longer logs. Be nice with the comments weather they be good or bad. LOL