Chinese Alaskan mill
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I wouldn't call them junk but just like most mills of that basic design (well made or others) there are many improvements you can make.
Look here https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...nts-tips-and-tricks.93458/page-3#post-2326016
Look here https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...nts-tips-and-tricks.93458/page-3#post-2326016
badhandagain
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Hey Bob, that’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s nice when you ask a question and someone gives you an answer with out being a complete smart ass.
Cheers BHA. I try to shoot straight but sometimes I miss
. Hope you can get something to work for ya.
Specific issues I found with mine...
Handle was the wrong shape & put pressure on the bracing bar (had to make a new one).
Bolt heads didn't conform to the aluminium channel causing it to deform (an issue when you want to change bar lengths).
Height gauges on each end were different by about 1/8".
U bolt threads didn't last long & the deep nuts that came on them were an odd size (not metric or imperial, half way between 3/8" & 7/16" or 10mm & 11mm).
Works ok now all that's been addressed
Handle was the wrong shape & put pressure on the bracing bar (had to make a new one).
Bolt heads didn't conform to the aluminium channel causing it to deform (an issue when you want to change bar lengths).
Height gauges on each end were different by about 1/8".
U bolt threads didn't last long & the deep nuts that came on them were an odd size (not metric or imperial, half way between 3/8" & 7/16" or 10mm & 11mm).
Works ok now all that's been addressed
Ive had similar experience with my cheapy Alaskan mill. I don't use it enough to justify the cost of a "good" one, and it's short falls are easily remedied. I just set my depth with a tape measure and get at it. The hardware was replaced right out if the gate. Didn't have handle alignment issues with mine.
I had issues with the name brand one so I’d say try your luck. As said above if you are the least bit mechanically minded you’ll be able to overcome most issues.
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