RikBrooks
ArboristSite Lurker
OK, before y'all call me crazy - I know I am. I'm a computer programmer nearing retirement. I've always wanted to build my own house from nothing - milling my own wood from my own trees.
I'm finally in a position to do it. After a lot of reading I decided on the Granberg Alaskan Mark III. I'm also going to buy the Granbery mini mill just because they said I would really need it and appreciate having it.
I've heard over and over that my poulan pro 42cc will be way too small so I'm going to buy at least a 70cc chainsaw. I'll leave my Poulan pro for the branches.
I'm going to build a lumber kiln from a covered trailer
Most of my lumber will be hickory, since that's what I have most of.
These are purchases that I will make this week. I've bought a timber jack, sort of a hook and lever to get the trunk 11" off the ground.
I've watched a whole lot of videos of using the chainsaw mill. Almost ready to go.
Question 1, does what I want to do sound reasonable?
Question 2, wouldn't it be better to get the logs about waist height so I don't have to stoop over? If so, what kind of table do I need and how do I get the logs up on it?
By the way, I'm teaching myself masonry, plumbing and electrical work too. I want to do as much of this as I can. My wife taught herself how to design the house and our plans are approved now. We will do this thing. I just want to make sure we don't spend more energy than we have to.
Thanks for your advice
I'm finally in a position to do it. After a lot of reading I decided on the Granberg Alaskan Mark III. I'm also going to buy the Granbery mini mill just because they said I would really need it and appreciate having it.
I've heard over and over that my poulan pro 42cc will be way too small so I'm going to buy at least a 70cc chainsaw. I'll leave my Poulan pro for the branches.
I'm going to build a lumber kiln from a covered trailer
Most of my lumber will be hickory, since that's what I have most of.
These are purchases that I will make this week. I've bought a timber jack, sort of a hook and lever to get the trunk 11" off the ground.
I've watched a whole lot of videos of using the chainsaw mill. Almost ready to go.
Question 1, does what I want to do sound reasonable?
Question 2, wouldn't it be better to get the logs about waist height so I don't have to stoop over? If so, what kind of table do I need and how do I get the logs up on it?
By the way, I'm teaching myself masonry, plumbing and electrical work too. I want to do as much of this as I can. My wife taught herself how to design the house and our plans are approved now. We will do this thing. I just want to make sure we don't spend more energy than we have to.
Thanks for your advice