Here's my situation I have access to a very nice black walnut log which is about 20' long and the diameter goes from about 24" to +30" at the base. This section has one slight bend otherwise it's very straight with no branches. The tree was about 75-100 years old and was up rooted by an ice storm last October. So here's the deal, I just don't want to cut it up for firewood. So I'm considering the purchase of a chainsaw mill for my Stihl 066 and slabbing it up. I've read thru the most of stickies about milling so I think I have a good idea of what to expect, but here are some of my questions:
1) Comments on the Logosol Big Mill system? I really like the precision and how's its upgradeable.
2) Comments on slabbing verse saw edged boards?
3) I thought I could store the cut wood in the attic of my garage. Because it's out of the way and it heats up in the summer which would help with drying. Thoughts on this? Also how much do the slabs weigh, lifting it into the attic is the issue?
4) The Stihl 066 will not be dedicated as a mill saw. It's complete fresh rebuild using all OEM parts: bearings, P&C, gaskets, tune-up, etc... Any upgrades, HD oil pump?
5) Recommendation on bars? It seems like the minimum length is 36".
Finally, I don't really have a use for the wood but I was thinking of making a dining table or basic desk. Nothing fancy.
I take some pictures of the log this weekend and post them.
Thanks
Dave
1) Comments on the Logosol Big Mill system? I really like the precision and how's its upgradeable.
2) Comments on slabbing verse saw edged boards?
3) I thought I could store the cut wood in the attic of my garage. Because it's out of the way and it heats up in the summer which would help with drying. Thoughts on this? Also how much do the slabs weigh, lifting it into the attic is the issue?
4) The Stihl 066 will not be dedicated as a mill saw. It's complete fresh rebuild using all OEM parts: bearings, P&C, gaskets, tune-up, etc... Any upgrades, HD oil pump?
5) Recommendation on bars? It seems like the minimum length is 36".
Finally, I don't really have a use for the wood but I was thinking of making a dining table or basic desk. Nothing fancy.
I take some pictures of the log this weekend and post them.
Thanks
Dave