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.
 
MiniMill-Small Alaskan type mill that mounts to bar of chainsaw and allows for vertical cuts into log.
 
Outboard (mill orientation)-Side of mill that bar nose mounts to. Opposite of chainsaw powerhead.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Stickering-The use of narrow strips of wood, usually 1x1, between stacks of milled lumber to allow air circulation during the drying process.
 

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