Queries/thoughts on small-scale milling with an electric chainsaw

[Stere]

How about this

 

 

[Britt woodworker]

That's an amazing setup for an electric chainsaw.  I wonder how long the guide bar is?  Interesting that the saw is shown cross-cutting and not ripping the logs.

 

I am making slow progress (finding time) for my project of using an electric chainsaw with an Alaskan Mill.  You can view my progress to date:

HERE

Currently working on building a support cradle for the wood and the mill.  Will post another update (with videos) when completed and tested

Edited February 21, 2018 by Britt woodworker

[Britt woodworker]

On 08/01/2018 at 10:52, Britt woodworker said:

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to respond to this post. 

 

Conclusion: - Even on a small-scale occasional use basis, it's definitely a thumbs down, as an electric chainsaw just hasn't the power "to cut it" when milling in all senses of the phrase!

 

I fully accept that advice and am grateful to all who have responded. 

Under normal circumstances I would just walk away from this.  However, I have just been offered the loan of a  small mill and I just can't resist the temptation of following Daniël's advice and giving it a go.  What I propose to do is  video my attempt and post the same on my website which, if nothing else, will demonstrate the futility/limitations of doing this, will show why it won't work, and can be used as a reference for anyone else who might think it's viable. 

 

I could post a link here when done

Thanks again.

 

Well it's been over a year ago since I made that post!  But here, as promised, is the video on my attempt at milling with an electric chainsaw.  I have fully explored this option now and the result is best shown in the video link below

Alaskan Mill Goes Electric!

[slack ma girdle]

Well it's been over a year ago since I made that post!  But here, as promised, is the video on my attempt at milling with an electric chainsaw.  I have fully explored this option now and the result is best shown in the video link below

Slow but it works. No doubt you are happy, and that is all that counts.