Alaskan Chainsaw Mill Modification

[Hydestone]

I've got a small Alaskan chainsaw mill that I would like to convert so that I can use a longer bar. How necessary is it to add the vertical depth guide and bar clamp at the nose? Could I get away with just extending the horizontal rails...assuming of course I can find some longer stock?

 

[csmillingnoob]

I've got a small Alaskan chainsaw mill that I would like to convert so that I can use a longer bar. How necessary is it to add the vertical depth guide and bar clamp at the nose? Could I get away with just extending the horizontal rails...assuming of course I can find some longer stock?

Just extend the rails. Might wanna add a nose oiler for bigger bars.

 

[abbott295]

Hydestone, are you talking about the small log mill that only clamps to the power head end of the bar? If so, I don't think everyone understood that. I think for going beyond the 20 inch bar suggested limit you will want and need the rest of the parts. How much longer of a bar do you want to use, how big of a saw? I think you might as well look for a whole nother mill complete. You might find one on craigslist or some other source at a considerable savings. And you might consider building your own, as they say, it ain't rocket surgery. I have done all of the above. You end up with a lot more options. And definitely add an auxiliary oiler.

 

[csmillingnoob]

Hydestone, are you talking about the small log mill that only clamps to the power head end of the bar? If so, I don't think everyone understood that. I think for going beyond the 20 inch bar suggested limit you will want and need the rest of the parts. How much longer of a bar do you want to use, how big of a saw? I think you might as well look for a whole nother mill complete. You might find one on craigslist or some other source at a considerable savings. And you might consider building your own, as they say, it ain't rocket surgery. I have done all of the above. You end up with a lot more options. And definitely add an auxiliary oiler.

I will admit I was confused. I understood him to be asking about an "Alaskan Mill" which I consider to be the Granberg style (and it's clones) shown below.

All you do is add longer bars (and the round horizontal bar). The vertical pieces all stay the same.