Today's milling

[topchippyles]

Not even had a chance to look,What does the grand allow ?? and is it a payback one

[Forest2Furniture]

13 hours ago, topchippyles said:

Not even had a chance to look,What does the grand allow ?? and is it a payback one

Don't know about the grand but the grant is 80% of your profit for the last 3 years divided by 36 paid for 3 months in one lump sum direct into your bank account.

 

However if like me you made a loss in one of those 3yrs it'll be 2 yrs profits divided by 36.

It's classed as income/turnover so is taxable at the end of your financial year, free it ain't not in the true sense of a grant.

 

However, I may have got this incorrect and no doubt someone will be eager to point it out if I have!

Edited May 13, 2020 by Forest2Furniture

[Will Heal]

Milling some oak today, it’s a bit rotten but hopefully be some usable timber.
Why am I getting a rough finish on the cut, is it the way I sharpen? Saw cuts fine across the grain!

[Rough Hewn]

Milling some oak today, it’s a bit rotten but hopefully be some usable timber.
Why am I getting a rough finish on the cut, is it the way I sharpen? Saw cuts fine across the grain!

It's lateral chatter.
There are many causes.
The most common is uneven sharpening.
It's almost impossible to hand file to the precision you need.
Only achievable with a professional bench grinder.
This will allow you to reset all the teeth and depth gauges the same.
The closer your top plate angle is to
0 degrees, the less chatter but slightly slower cut.
Most ripping chains are 10-15 degrees.
I re grind all my ripping chains to
0 degrees. Gives a very smooth finish.
(Mostly).
Species,moisture content,form etc
will also affect finish.
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[Will Heal]

It's lateral chatter.
There are many causes.
The most common is uneven sharpening.
It's almost impossible to hand file to the precision you need.
Only achievable with a professional bench grinder.
This will allow you to reset all the teeth and depth gauges the same.
The closer your top plate angle is to
0 degrees, the less chatter but slightly slower cut.
Most ripping chains are 10-15 degrees.
I re grind all my ripping chains to
0 degrees. Gives a very smooth finish.
(Mostly).
Species,moisture content,form etc
will also affect finish.
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Cheers rough,
I thought it was my sharpening!
Might have to invest in a grinder, need a shed first thou!
At the moment I only have a outdoor workbench

[Rough Hewn]

Have a good look at the bar as well.
Check it's not worn inside more on one side than another.

[Will Heal]

Will do. If it is does that mean a new bar? I’ll try and get some pics tomorrow

[trigger_andy]

10 hours ago, Rough Hewn said:

It's lateral chatter.
There are many causes.
The most common is uneven sharpening.
It's almost impossible to hand file to the precision you need.
Only achievable with a professional bench grinder.
This will allow you to reset all the teeth and depth gauges the same.
The closer your top plate angle is to
0 degrees, the less chatter but slightly slower cut.
Most ripping chains are 10-15 degrees.
I re grind all my ripping chains to
0 degrees. Gives a very smooth finish.
(Mostly).
Species,moisture content,form etc
will also affect finish.

To add to that list Id also add uneven force applied to the mill itself. Its all to easy to start to lift the front or rear of the mill. Which will cause the chain to want to dig in or raise int eh cut depending on how you're leaning on the Mill. Then you also have the fact you have the weight of the saw hanging off of one end as well that needs somewhat compensated for, especially with such a little mill as that. 

 

I find it good practice to be constantly checking all your angles when Milling. Watching for lift at the front and rear. 

 

Its also all to easy to start laterally 'sawing' with the Alaskan instead of a nice longitudinal cut. You'll get through the log quicker but you'll end up with a crappy finish. 

 

Another option for sharpening is a Granberg Precision grinder. You can get them in the UK as well. its Bar Mounted and a life saver in the field if you hit metal. I use it in conjunction with a set of verniers to ensure the teeth are the same length each side. It also takes the rakers down. 

 

https://granberg.com/product/g1012xt-precision-grinder-12v/?v=c2f3f489a005

[Rough Hewn]

Bit of yew today on the Logosol F2+
Phone ran out of memory....
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[topchippyles]

2 hours ago, Rough Hewn said:

Bit of yew today on the Logosol F2+
Phone ran out of memory....

Day out today and got back at 6.30 this evening. Got the logosol m7 setup and put  4 year old seasoned oak ready to try tomorrow. 

 

Edited May 27, 2020 by topchippyles