Norwood portamill

[pioneer_boy]

hey guys

im just wondering if anybody on here has any experience with a norwood porta mill. its a carriage style CSM. i have used a lm 2000 and didnt like it a whole lot. this would be a weekend toy i guess you could say.

 

[TraditionalTool]

hey guys

im just wondering if anybody on here has any experience with a norwood porta mill. its a carriage style CSM. i have used a lm 2000 and didnt like it a whole lot. this would be a weekend toy i guess you could say.

Translation: I test drove a Porsche but didn't like it a whole lot...but was wondering does anyone have any experience with the VW Beatle? :bang:

 

[pioneer_boy]

im thinking about buying one just for occasional use. i was just wondering if anybody has used one or if there are any drawbacks to them.

 

[hamish]

You already have the the saws, so why not make or buy yourself a small log mill (about $150 in Canada) and go do some milling and see if it gets in your veins or not.

 

[pioneer_boy]

where would i get one of those at??? i know id have to order the portamill from ontario. i live in nova scotia on the east coast.

 

[SDB777]

If you are not wanting to build, I'd give Granberg a look....

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Scott B

 

[hamish]

Oh try your local chainsaw dealer, cutters choice, about half of all ope dealers or repair shops, and as mentioned Granberg directly.

 

[pioneer_boy]

so ive decided to go with an alaskan or granberg CSM and am wondering what the experienced people recommend for larger pine 20-40 inches, hemlock 25-40+inches, and medium sized hardwood 12-36 inches. the hardwood is mostly birch and a little bit of maple. the lengths will range from 6ft up to approx 20ft. im new to CSMs so please forgive the questions.

 

[hamish]

Start out small.........very small..........max tree diameter in the 12-16" range (you have any idea how much even a pine in that diameter at a 8' lenght weighs in at?? 500+ lbs). Trees in the diamter you are looking at are not suited for a Norwood Portamill, but are for an Alaskan (Granberg is the Alaskan unless home made) you'd just need to start looking for a bigger saw. I wouldn't go more than 24" on your 372.

You will quickly realize your gonna need alot of ancillary equipment, so start small and add as your needs change.