Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Chainsaw mill bow


Gog
 Share

Recommended Posts

Evening all,

 

I need some advice please from anyone that does large boards with a chainsaw mill.

 

I have an ms880 with a 59" sthil bar and ripping chain. I have noticed that when I mill the boards they are never completely plat. There appears to be a bow in the board. Is this common when running such a long bar?

 

Kind regards

IMAG0276.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

Evening all,
 
I need some advice please from anyone that does large boards with a chainsaw mill.
 
I have an ms880 with a 59" sthil bar and ripping chain. I have noticed that when I mill the boards they are never completely plat. There appears to be a bow in the board. Is this common when running such a long bar?
 
Kind regards
IMAG0276.thumb.jpg.1f84cc42ba0e10a73f91dc3362de6ef2.jpg
Which way is the bow? From start to finish or sideways across the board?

Is it on yours first cut or something develops as you go through the log?
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The now is on the bar of the chainsaw. The boards are perfect length wise but bow from side to Side. They are 3" consistent across but bowed.  

 

It's hard to see but there is 15 100mm screws in the ladder holding it in position. See a rough drawn illustration of what I mean.

 

Kind regards

IMAG0410.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The mill is made from 5mm inch X inch box. I thought this too but lay the mill on a flat surface and use a spirit level both box sections are perfectly straight. I personally think the sthil bar is sagging due to the length. I will check everything again to be certain.

 

Kind regards

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.