Today's milling

[Macpherson]

6 minutes ago, Squaredy said:

Woodmizer LT15 classic wide.  Only been in use since about January, but so far I like it very much.  Manual loading and log turning, but we have a forklift so that is no problem.

Thanks, that's one of the mills I have as a contender👍

[AJStrees]

Finished off some oak today to make up some tree stakes with.

[Muddy42]

Very new to milling.  Here is my third attempt.  7 ft x 25 inches x 1.5 inch pippy oak.  I originally cut this to 14 ft but I had to sacrifice length as it was too heavy to move to where I could get the tractor near enough. The tree was storm Arwen damage.  Saw is an old Stihl MS088, 3ft bar with a cheap eco mill, hand filled crosscut chain with angles slowly being reduced. The big saw and setup cuts really well.

 

Every day I learn more, for example how a strong wind can ruin your day by blowing sawdust in your face! Sorry no photos of the grain (phone died) but it looks lovely, lots of character.

Edited April 25, 2022 by Muddy42

[Stihl123]

51 minutes ago, Muddy42 said:

Very new to milling.  Here is my third attempt.  7 ft x 25 inches x 1.5 inch pippy oak.  I originally cut this to 14 ft but I had to sacrifice length as it was too heavy to move to where I could get the tractor near enough. The tree was storm Arwen damage.  Saw is an old Stihl MS088, 3ft bar with a cheap eco mill, hand filled crosscut chain with angles slowly being reduced. The big saw and setup cuts really well.

 

Every day I learn more, for example how a strong wind can ruin your day by blowing sawdust in your face! Sorry no photos of the grain (phone died) but it looks lovely, lots of character.

these are a must for milling, brilliant things 

 

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[Muddy42]

these are a must for milling, brilliant things 
 

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Thanks. I also need to get my aux oiler fitted and put some more padding on the handle.

[Stihl123]

Couple of sycamore logs 

Saved from my firewood pile 

[Squaredy]

23 minutes ago, Stihl123 said:

Couple of sycamore logs 

Saved from my firewood pile 

Wow - stunning!  We mill loads of Sycamore, but never had logs quite that dramatic!  The colour does fade as it dries, but hopefully not too much.

[Stihl123]

48 minutes ago, Squaredy said:

Wow - stunning!  We mill loads of Sycamore, but never had logs quite that dramatic!  The colour does fade as it dries, but hopefully not too much.

Was rather pleased! 

Will be interesting how the colour changes with time, we'll see 👍

[AJStrees]

Couple of sycamore logs 
Saved from my firewood pile 

Fantastic looking colours. Surprised to see that on sycamore.

[AJStrees]

Milled up some short posts and then had them finished on the table saw for fencing.