I use Stihl RS chain out of the box. I use my milling saws for tree work also and don't like having different chains around. I've posted these pics before. The first is a mantle I made for a friends timber framed home, the next ones are a Red Oak log I milled a few months ago. The log I milled a few months ago came from the same tree as the mantle, it's just been sitting outside for 4 years. I have a Rigid 13" planer I use for the mantles, and a Jet 32" drum sander for wider stuff. The mantle took 3 passes through the planer, so the initial cut is pretty darn smooth.Not to worried about the cut finish . I have access to a 36 planer . As long as it fairly flat all is good
My experience so far is... no, green is easier to mill.Is dried wood easier to cut?
Is dried wood easier to cut?
Holy moly I wish I had access to a planer that big!!!Not to worried about the cut finish . I have access to a 36 planer . As long as it fairly flat all is good
Holy moly I wish I had access to a planer that big!!!
I got a 12” one that works fairly well, so if I intend on using it for my work I have to get into jointery to make something of a good size. However I tried planing some wood I cut with the saw with some humps and bumps and it took forever at the full length. Now I try and keep my love edge pieces as flat as possible using the ladder system. However I have found something better but need to make it, it will blow away the EZ rail system and will also be more accurate and sturdy than the ladder... stay tuned
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