Looking for some seasoned advice from those who are chainsawmilling professionally on a regular basis. I'll be stepping up my milling in the New Year considerably. Probably have a good two or three weeks of milling full-time lined up.
I've been milling professionally on a very part-time basis for five years. I just have a basic set-up, a 36" Alaskan mill. Mostly use my 066, but I also have a couple 076AV Supers that I'm working into, just making sure they are solid before taking on more remote jobs.
I use a 2X12 for rails, and consistently mill even slabs to 32". So 2X12's are working, but I'd consider upgrading to rails if there's a compelling reason.
I don't really see milling much beyond 36", so I'll probably just stick with my current mill.
I'm currently filing by hand, and pretty happy with it.
Most of my milling is somewhat remote, so weight is also a factor in any upgrades.
So: I get paid well for milling, and before I bump up production, I'm willing to invest back into my milling set-up.
If you're a professional, I'd love your advice. If you're a very part-time miller, I'm open to hearing your advice, but I'd appreciate knowing your experience level, more or less.
Thank you!
Photo of my most recent project...installed last month.
I've been milling professionally on a very part-time basis for five years. I just have a basic set-up, a 36" Alaskan mill. Mostly use my 066, but I also have a couple 076AV Supers that I'm working into, just making sure they are solid before taking on more remote jobs.
I use a 2X12 for rails, and consistently mill even slabs to 32". So 2X12's are working, but I'd consider upgrading to rails if there's a compelling reason.
I don't really see milling much beyond 36", so I'll probably just stick with my current mill.
I'm currently filing by hand, and pretty happy with it.
Most of my milling is somewhat remote, so weight is also a factor in any upgrades.
So: I get paid well for milling, and before I bump up production, I'm willing to invest back into my milling set-up.
If you're a professional, I'd love your advice. If you're a very part-time miller, I'm open to hearing your advice, but I'd appreciate knowing your experience level, more or less.
Thank you!
Photo of my most recent project...installed last month.