thepheniox, your pics are here--3rd post down
http://www.arboristsite.com/milling-saw-mills/135039.htm
And don't, pay any attention to BobL, you know he is "down under" and he admits he is jealous.
Seriously, The crank is extremely easy. I am cranking with two fingers,and when I need a push handle as at the beginning and end of the cut, the location of the crank is perfect for that too--much better than the one that comes with the mill. And at the end of the log when the log is getting lite the log tends to move when you push the saw and with the crank, the forces oppose each other so the log stays in place.
BobL, you
are being negative, When I started on the log and it was at a comfortable standing height I cut standing, but when the stoop over or crawl cutting arrives, I prefer to sit and roll. And the seat also swivels. I would not recommend this setup if the seat did not swivel.
As pointed out, the log is chocked well and does not roll.
I have an air compressor to blow the sawdust off my boot--it does not get in the boot.
I'm 6' and can see the other side of the mill just fine--notice there is no oiler. I find them a great pain and have no problem with the saws oiler turned up all the way (Now this is bound to start a world of debate!!!)
Now BobL, you said you were going to come to Texas and teach me how to mill the correct way--when are you going to do it?