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Can8ianTimber

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I thought I would post some pictures of the largest log I have milled with a chainsaw. I was using a Husqvarna 3120xp and a 50" cannon bar and a 60" bar for the bigger slabs. I was able to cut about 3 slabs per chain before I had to get it sharpened. The log was 15' long and about 42" diamater. Lots of fun.

Sorry I don't have any pictures in action but I was sawing solo most of the time.

After the slabs were cut we wedged under them enough to get dowels in and rolled them down a ramp and up on to a trailer. It was quite a job since they were about 650 lbs each.
 
Wow looks great, Have you finished milling it. Looks to be Black Walnut to me also
 
How many gallons of gas is that:)

It was one tank of fuel per slab. The 3120 holds 2.64 Pints in the tank so about 3.25 gallons. I could tell when my chain was getting dull b/c I would run out of gas before I was done with the cut. I deffinitly need to learn more about sharpening chains.

I really want to get some good rails like I have seen some guys using on this forum. I would also like to run with rails on the log for each cut so it makes it more consistant entering and exiting the cut. I am deffinitly learning a lot on this forum.
 
Nice work! I've got a 50" bar on order from Walker's so I'm interested in your experience.

I've milled quite a bit of urban wood with my 36" bar, and the number one thing I have found helpful for keeping the bar sharp is to peel as much (i.e. ALL) the bark off before beginning the cut. I also notice that this is #1 on BobL's list of hints n tips.

Good luck, and keep those photos coming!

Dan
 
cool pictures and incredible slab. Impressive

I have worked on oak logs that big with my 36" bar. I either have to cobble cut to fit the mill or turn the log repeatedly.
 
Nice work! I've got a 50" bar on order from Walker's so I'm interested in your experience.

I've milled quite a bit of urban wood with my 36" bar, and the number one thing I have found helpful for keeping the bar sharp is to peel as much (i.e. ALL) the bark off before beginning the cut. I also notice that this is #1 on BobL's list of hints n tips.

Good luck, and keep those photos coming!

Dan

One thing I have wanted to try is to get one of those planer attachments that goes on the end of the bar for log home building. I thought that would work good for removing the bark and dirt. Do you remove it on the exit side as well or just the cutting side????
 
wavefreak

Its the sticky at the top of the milling page.



Some MONSTER slabs! Very cool!
 
Nice looking slabs there C8T!

It was one tank of fuel per slab. The 3120 holds 2.64 Pints in the tank so about 3.25 gallons. I could tell when my chain was getting dull b/c I would run out of gas before I was done with the cut. I deffinitly need to learn more about sharpening chains.

There's nothing like cutting big, hard wood to force you to learn how to sharpen properly. I am preparing a "How I sharpen" guide - I just need to shoot a couple of photos and I will post it on the sticky.

I really want to get some good rails like I have seen some guys using on this forum. I would also like to run with rails on the log for each cut so it makes it more consistant entering and exiting the cut.

Yep and yep!
 
Nice looking slabs there C8T!



There's nothing like cutting big, hard wood to force you to learn how to sharpen properly. I am preparing a "How I sharpen" guide - I just need to shoot a couple of photos and I will post it on the sticky.


That would be great Bob. I just got a great deal on a bunch of stuff, electric chain sharpener with dimond wheel, freehand electric grinder, 100' roll of 3/8 chain, other misc chain, chain breaker and spinner and 7 saw bars 12" - 16". I got all that stuff for $300 so I think I got a good deal. I have heard that the best way to sharpen a chain is by hand so I may not need all that equipment but at least I can make my own loops now. I just need to learn.
 
Great work!!!

Nice slabs and I know that had to be so work doin that,,but fun!!!
 
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