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As others have said, a carbide end mill works best. However, I have been able to get the job done with a sharpened carbide tipped hammer drill bit in a drill press. Low rpms and lots of oil and pressure.

Cool looking table. I have some large live oak root balls in my barn I hope to do that with some day.

Looks like fun. Nice work.

Still have the 084 :rock: but seldom get to use it:(. I've been working on our house we recently bought so time for hobbies has been nil. It was a vacant short sale house so the project list is extensive. I'm just about finished with the back yard which is a relief. I'm supposed to lay sod...

Nothing new and exciting to report. Just saying hi to those that remember me.

It's still there- but I am not. I've moved twice in the 2 years and it looks like I might move again shortly. Hopefully this will be the last one for a good while and I can set up again.

Beautiful! Sure a lot of really nice work in here. I miss my shop.:(

TAG for updates! :popcorn:

Neat contraption. Sorry to hear about your hand (yea, I've been gone too long). I hope it's healing well.:cheers:

Great thread! I would post pics of my router rig but someone beat me to it.:D Here's another method I've used for badly warped slabs. Just suspend the CSM rails over the slab and resaw. Use the freshly cut surface to mill the opposite side just as you would cut it off the log. You'll have...

I mill without a cover but I made a guard for when the chain comes off.

Cool pics! How thick are those bands? They might make good knife blade stock.

I haven't tried this on a mill yet, but I'd like to for fun.:D

I still pop in from time to time.:D You are correct about my use of .325 on up to a 42" bar. I tried a 66" bar once. Didn't break but stretched like a rubber band. For me, .325 has the same advantages as lopro chain but it can withstand the power of the 084 due to a full depth tie strap...

Stihl Day!!! My Dad and I did a demonstration at a local Stihl dealer this weekend. We had a good time and sold some slabs right off the log to our surprise. Good times!

http://www.holtecusa.com/holtechome.htm I left them a message asking for more information. I'm not positive that tooth pattern will work well in an end cut application. My guess is it will be pricey too. I'd be willing to try it if it not outrageous.

If you get the slope just right the CSM will feed itself. I've been able to start the cut, tie the throttle down and completely let go on quite a few logs. It's nice being the one watching every once in a while.:D

Interesting pieces there.

This pretty much covers my opinions.

Somewhere I saw pictures of floors done as you describe. 1" -+ cookies grouted in. A counter top would be interesting.