Milling Terminology

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Mill Rails-Part of alaskan mill, length of rails will determine length of bar that can be used. Mill Rails ride on top of guide (rails/board) for first cut and on top of smooth face of log for subsequent cuts.

 

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MiniMill-Small Alaskan type mill that mounts to bar of chainsaw and allows for vertical cuts into log.

 

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Outboard (mill orientation)-Side of mill that bar nose mounts to. Opposite of chainsaw powerhead.

 

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Pitch (Chain)-The pitch of a chain refers to the distance between its drive links. It is determined by measuring the distance between any three consecutive drive links and dividing by two.

 

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Progressive Depth Gauge (Raker Setting)-As teeth on chain become shorter with filing, depth gauges need to be filed lower then factory recommendations to compensate for decrease in tooth height.

 

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Rail Mill- Type of alaskan mill, chainsaw is pushed along a rail next to log being milled, instead of on top of it. An example would be the Logosol M7.

 

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Ripping Chain-Specially modified chain designed for cutting parallel to wood grain. Provides a smooth surface and quicker cut times while milling. Best example is the Malloff grind.

 

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Malloff Grind-Specialty milling chain. A Full comp, round ground, square edge (chisel) chain, filed straight across at 0° with a hook angle of 45°-50° for hand file/grinder respectively. Described by Will Malloff as the ultimate chain for lumbermaking.

 

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Skip Chain-Chain with extra drive link and tie straps between each cutter, allows better chip discharge and higher chain speed. Very useful on large bars/cuts. May cause rougher surface if used for milling.

 

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Stickering-The use of narrow strips of wood, usually 1x1, between stacks of milled lumber to allow air circulation during the drying process.