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"Been There, Milled That"
Okay, I see this as a post that someone new to Chainsaw Milling could look at and get a picture of what is needed, and how we integrate the pieces parts into our "worlds". The way I see it, the old guys could learn things from other old guys, and the new guys would get a great resource thread. I learned from experience first, then found some good info on line.
So, I've added some pictures, and may have to expand on this further, unless someone else comes up with something better, then I'll sit back and enjoy. Not that this is right, but it's a start...I know it isn't "too wrong".
Okay, like most red blooded wannabe millers, I would love to have a bandmill. Unfortunately, they are too expensive, and I've got no place to park it. Enter the chainsaw mill. Storage is no problem, especially with a couple of bike hooks in the garage ceiling:
I've usually got my earmuffs hooked onto the handle, but I was using the tablesaw the other day and took them down.
Powerheads are easy to store, and since they often have to perform "double duty", felling and bucking, on top of milling, the expense is easier to justify.
Pardon the mess, I'm still working out my shop/garage after the move.
I didn't get a picture of my bar storage, since they are just hung on some screws on one of my storage shelves. All of my bars are hung together. I've got both a 42" and a 36" bar set up for milling, with the auxiliary oil feed bolts installed.
But, I did get a picture of my red toolbox. I like it, since it is visible, and is big enough to take pretty much everything I need. Here is the outside:
And here it is opened up for all to see:
Since I'm too lazy to show you what's inside, I'll have to tell you. I've got extra rims, files, grease gun, paintbrush for cleaning, an 8" and a 10" crescent wrench, Channelock pliers, Stihl and Husky screnches, new sparkplugs for all three "user" saws, chain repair tool, chain repair links, Big screwdriver for chain adjustments, smaller flat and phillips for repairs, tiny screwdriver for carb adjustments, hatchet, gloves, wedges, chains (made some cool chain pouches using some upholstery fabric), small Husky filing guides, rope for stuffing cylinder should I need to mess with a clutch or lube bearing, a couple of spare bar nuts for each saw, T25 Torx driver (for Stihl), Phillips screwdriver bits, 15-20 3" #8 zip screws to secure my guide board, a fabric measuring tape (to measure diameter of tree and board widths), extra foam ear plugs, and some permanent magic markers (to mark first cutter when sharpening, mark logs, etc). There may be more, but that is the bulk of it.
Other things I take along:
Cant hook, come-along, 3 lengths of log chain, gallon jugs of bar oil, 2 gallons of pre-mix, auxiliary oiler (all three in one box), gallon thermos jug of ice water, cordless drill w/extra batteries (charged), and an axe. Have a first aid kit in the car, and my cell phone stays with me in case of emergency. I'll add more if I think of it.
Cool thing about the Alaskan mill, is that it can act as a carry basket. I have a small canvas bag that I put the tools I know I'll need, a gallon gas can, my gallon water jug, drill, and a gallon of bar oil sitting on the bar, held in by the mill itself. The guide I'll bring other things down to the log as needed. If life is good, I'll get to park next to the log and won't have to hike in the stuff, and hike out the stuff and the boards.
Mark
Okay, someone else care to add something?
So, I've added some pictures, and may have to expand on this further, unless someone else comes up with something better, then I'll sit back and enjoy. Not that this is right, but it's a start...I know it isn't "too wrong".
Okay, like most red blooded wannabe millers, I would love to have a bandmill. Unfortunately, they are too expensive, and I've got no place to park it. Enter the chainsaw mill. Storage is no problem, especially with a couple of bike hooks in the garage ceiling:
I've usually got my earmuffs hooked onto the handle, but I was using the tablesaw the other day and took them down.
Powerheads are easy to store, and since they often have to perform "double duty", felling and bucking, on top of milling, the expense is easier to justify.
Pardon the mess, I'm still working out my shop/garage after the move.
I didn't get a picture of my bar storage, since they are just hung on some screws on one of my storage shelves. All of my bars are hung together. I've got both a 42" and a 36" bar set up for milling, with the auxiliary oil feed bolts installed.
But, I did get a picture of my red toolbox. I like it, since it is visible, and is big enough to take pretty much everything I need. Here is the outside:
And here it is opened up for all to see:
Since I'm too lazy to show you what's inside, I'll have to tell you. I've got extra rims, files, grease gun, paintbrush for cleaning, an 8" and a 10" crescent wrench, Channelock pliers, Stihl and Husky screnches, new sparkplugs for all three "user" saws, chain repair tool, chain repair links, Big screwdriver for chain adjustments, smaller flat and phillips for repairs, tiny screwdriver for carb adjustments, hatchet, gloves, wedges, chains (made some cool chain pouches using some upholstery fabric), small Husky filing guides, rope for stuffing cylinder should I need to mess with a clutch or lube bearing, a couple of spare bar nuts for each saw, T25 Torx driver (for Stihl), Phillips screwdriver bits, 15-20 3" #8 zip screws to secure my guide board, a fabric measuring tape (to measure diameter of tree and board widths), extra foam ear plugs, and some permanent magic markers (to mark first cutter when sharpening, mark logs, etc). There may be more, but that is the bulk of it.
Other things I take along:
Cant hook, come-along, 3 lengths of log chain, gallon jugs of bar oil, 2 gallons of pre-mix, auxiliary oiler (all three in one box), gallon thermos jug of ice water, cordless drill w/extra batteries (charged), and an axe. Have a first aid kit in the car, and my cell phone stays with me in case of emergency. I'll add more if I think of it.
Cool thing about the Alaskan mill, is that it can act as a carry basket. I have a small canvas bag that I put the tools I know I'll need, a gallon gas can, my gallon water jug, drill, and a gallon of bar oil sitting on the bar, held in by the mill itself. The guide I'll bring other things down to the log as needed. If life is good, I'll get to park next to the log and won't have to hike in the stuff, and hike out the stuff and the boards.
Mark
Okay, someone else care to add something?
when I bought mine I had to visited 8 shops before I found what I was looking for. Kinda suprised due to alot of loggers and large mills. Then I had to order most of my CSM stuff from Bailey's.
