Chainsaw Milling Questions

[Ian C]

What’s the best way of stopping the timber from cracking twisting etc ?

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Just now, Ian C said:

What’s the best way of stopping the timber from cracking twisting etc ?

Im no expert, but some species will be more prone to cracking and twisting, Cherry for example. I guess you're limited to paining the end grain, keeping the Slabs out of direct sunlight and extremes of temp, ie a Polytunnel supposedly can cause cracking and checking. Weight on the slabs helps a lot but when you're fighting against hydraulic power you'd need a lot of weight. Banding can help too. I need to start banding my stock. 

[Rough Hewn]

I've managed to acquire a husky 385, assuming I don't have too many issues with the rebuild, I might like to do a little bit of milling, we've a few trees around the farm that would be nice to turn into something that we can keep around for a few years, my sister is building a log cabin in the next few years and a few bits for shelving, or a table would be great. 
 
What would be the best route to go down, I've had a look at the 36" ecomill package on Rob's site, apart from the bar and chain, I guess this would be a good place to start?
 
Can I start off with the 28" or 24" bars and chains (73 exl or lpx) I already own as a start to better to get a decent bar and milling specific chain to start with?
 

EcoP-36 Eco Milling Package 36"[91cm] EcoMill/7ft[213cm] 1st Cut System/Oiler/Vertical Mill

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EcoP-36 Eco Milling Package 36"[91cm] EcoMill/7ft[213cm] 1st...  

Yes you can,
But you'd be better off with a dedicated ripping chain.
Remember though a 28" bar will give approx 20" wide cut.
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1 hour ago, Ian C said:

Best be sellin one then

And I bought it, milling with it yesterday.

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6 minutes ago, htb said:

And I bought it, milling with it yesterday.

Tell us more.

 

 

[Ian C]

You guys that are milling a lot, what do you do with the boards? Do you make stuff with them or are you just selling the boards on? Is there a decent outlet for milled timber? I ask as I gave firewood up a few years ago and some of the stems we get in it’s a shame to send for biomass!

 

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Rustic  2 seater Bench for the garden

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Just a 1st attempt, top of sides to be left with felling cut as senior management likes it.

Edited April 11, 2020 by htb

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54 minutes ago, htb said:

Rustic  2 seater Bench for the garden

I like it! 

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4 hours ago, Rough Hewn said:

Yes you can,
But you'd be better off with a dedicated ripping chain.
Remember though a 28" bar will give approx 20" wide cut.

Thank you. Might you have a suggestion as to how long a bar I could run? I'll have a rummage on @RobD's website again over the rest of the weekend.