guitarborist
ArboristSite Member
I started milling this 36"x11" Siberian Elm log yesterday.
I use a ladder for the top cut. I attach it with 2 oak pieces, one lagged to the log the other is riding on 2 carriage bolts so it can be leveled. The ladder is then bolted down to the oak piece with a carriage bolt and a wingnut with washers.
The Elm has beautiful grain. I am making it into flooring planks for my house
So far the extrusion mill and ladder system work great.
![IMG_0296.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/6b0/6b0f964a04d7211884ac0570c1520642.jpg)
I use a ladder for the top cut. I attach it with 2 oak pieces, one lagged to the log the other is riding on 2 carriage bolts so it can be leveled. The ladder is then bolted down to the oak piece with a carriage bolt and a wingnut with washers.
![IMG_0302-1.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/e47/e478a5fdde83e5bf5a21ad88039c4bfc.jpg)
The Elm has beautiful grain. I am making it into flooring planks for my house
![IMG_0308.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/a72/a7259c1783cb16d170cb798d45e2ef70.jpg)
So far the extrusion mill and ladder system work great.
![IMG_0304.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/95c/95c34dcb64c7147598931ff8cb8c3e88.jpg)