Newsletter and some special offers

[Rob D]

Copy of newsletter I sent out and also some special offers. But you don't get 10% and the offers

 

 

 

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(01590)681259 or Robs mobile 07811611457 or Andys mobile 07766304644

Or e-mail us at [email protected] or visit our website alaskan mill I home of the portable chainsaw mill

 

Hello all,

As this is the first newsletter we have done in almost 4 years I hope no one will accuse us of spamming! It’s quite a long one but as well as plenty of info to keep your chainsaw milling as fast and efficient as possible there are plenty of special offers further down the page.

First off we would like to share the following videos with you currently on YouTube. These are the first and in future months we are hoping to offer greater variety. If you subscribe to alaskanmilluk videos YouTube should then tell you when we have posted a new video.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbB6eZcyaYI]YouTube - Chainsaw mill montage with Alaskan[/ame] A mixture of all current vids

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RimvyXc8Bmg&feature=channel]YouTube - Putting your Alaskan together Part 1[/ame] Putting mill together part 1

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1mEiaOskpQ&feature=channel]YouTube - Putting your Alaskan together Part 2[/ame] Putting mill together part 2

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuMacK-dmwY&feature=channel]YouTube - Alaskan Mk III Chainsaw Mill making it's first cut[/ame] First cut

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9ZJufBFiw&feature=channel]YouTube - Alaskan 36" Chainsaw Mill[/ame] Second cut

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-RK2zz_bE&feature=channel]YouTube - Small log mill - lightweight, compact and economical chainsaw milling[/ame] Small log mill demo

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO7r_1EWT34]YouTube - Granberg Mini-Mill II from baileysonline.com[/ame] Mini mill demo

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG-tdr3X2s0&feature=channel]YouTube - Precision Grinder.wmv[/ame] Precision grinder

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikokjku94es]YouTube - Mini and debarker.wmv[/ame] Log debarker (coming soon)

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG-tdr3X2s0]YouTube - Precision Grinder.wmv[/ame] 12v precision grinder

Arbtalk sub forum

Alaskan mill UK now has its own informal sub forum on arbtalk which can be visited here

Alaskan Mill - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists

Bear in mind if you join Arbtalk you are automatically entitled to a 10% discount on all products (this is not advertised anywhere). The only disadvantage of this is that we currently have to process this discount manually – i.e. you will have to call or e-mail us.

 

The more chainsaw milling I do the more essential I see it is the chain that is the chainsaw. Getting the teeth the same length, the correct shape and the depth gauges right is crucial. With normal chainsaw work a chain at 50% cutting efficiency will still work. In milling you’re going to put a lot of stress on yourself and the chainsaw if the chain is not right. Chainsaw milling should feel smooth and progressive with the saw pulling you through the wood.

This website here will tell you a lot of info it is worth taking the time to read Guide Bar & Saw Chain Menu By looking more at how a chain and guide bar work will increase your milling productivity.

Second is the bar – if the groove is worn and there is too much play the mill can be stopped in its tracks. Always dress and reverse the guidebar when replacing/changing a chain.

Third is the sprocket. A worn sprocket can wear the drive links causing fast wearing of the guide bar groove. Change the rim (or whole sprocket if an older set up) after every 2 new chains.

And a newsletter would be no use at all without any special offers. These offers will not show on the website – you’ll have to call or e-mail us. Unfortunately we are often out milling ourselves so please leave a message if we don’t answer and we’ll call you back. If you are an Arbtalk member you do not get the discount and the 10% ! Just one or the other!

 

All offers are valid only until the 7th April, 2010

Chain offers

If you’re unsure of what chain you need go here OREGON®: Selector Guide

Although for MS880 or Husqvarna 3120 with 36” bar .404 chain there is a mistake – you need 108 drive links and not 104!!

Granberg ripping chain .404 .063 £0.40 per drive link (usual price £0.45 drive link)

Granberg ripping chain 3/8 and .325 all gauges £0.35 per drive link (usual price £0.40 drive link)

Oregon ripping chain .404 .063 £0.30 per drive link (usual price £0.35 drive link)

Oregon ripping chain 3/8 and .325 all gauges £0.25 per drive link (usual price £0.30 dive link)

Oregon multicut chain – this chain has 3 times the thickness of chrome on the cutter top plate and gives better stay sharp qualities in gritty conditions. £0.35 drive link (usual price £0.45 drive link). Available all chain sizes except .404.

Buy any 4 chains at the above offer prices and get the cheapest chain free!!

12v handheld grinders £25-00 instead of £29-00

12v precision grinder (this is the one you want really!) £40 instead of £49.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG-tdr3X2s0]YouTube - Precision Grinder.wmv[/ame]

Buy any grinder and get 3 packs of grinding stones for £10-00 (instead of £15).

 

GB chainsaw bars from Australia.

These should be here in 3 weeks. This offer applies to those who wish to pre order to take advantage of the discounted prices as below. (Although we have 3x 50” bars in stock).

Also to bear in mind that there is a paint issue with these bars in that it appears to wear off quickly! This does not affect the performance and I have been using a 50” bar for the last 6 weeks and have found it performs well with very little flex and is hard wearing. Weight is a little heavier than a Cannon superbar equivalent.

50” GB extra long sprocket nose bar £175-00 (currently 3 in stock) – usually £230-00

60” GB extra long sprocket nose bar £190-00 usually £250-00

66” GB extra long sprocket nose bar £210-00 usually £270-00

72” GB extra long sprocket nose bar £240-00 usually £300-00

84” GB extra long sprocket nose bar £270-00 usually £350-00

They will fit Stihl 880 mounts and there is a small adapter that comes with each bar for fitting smaller Husqvarna 3120 mounts. Oil holes are present for each make of saw.

 

Mini mill – kit yourself out with the best accessory to go with your Alaskan £75-00 (usually £95-00).

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO7r_1EWT34]YouTube - Granberg Mini-Mill II from baileysonline.com[/ame] Mini mill demo

 

Delmhorst Moisture Meter

Delmhorst moisture meter £95-00 (usual price £135-00). One of the best meters on the market. Gives consistent accurate results unlike other cheaper meters.

Delmhorst Instrument Co. Moisture Meters

[Rob D]

Hmmm... it's embedded all the vids instead of just links but hey ho....

 

 

 

 

[Tree Man Tom]

I like the idea of a 84inch guide bar just to mount on my wall

[Cracker]

I like the idea of a 84inch guide bar just to mount on my wall

 

Yeah, that's about as far as I'd be able to lift it to!

[Ian Flatters]

Is it wrong looking through this thread watchin all the videos to feel like a kid in a toy shop at christmas? After buying the mini mill i went and by chance bumped into a freind and bought his 088 off him:001_tongue: so now i plan to run a the mill at 36" with the 088 and the mini mill at 30> with the 395:thumbup: i'll be smilling all the way through the log.

[Rob D]

Absolutely ruddy ideal!

 

 

I hear about people buying a mill then bumping into someone with an 088 that's sat in a shed doing nothing... but it never happens to me!!

[Ian Flatters]

Mini mill arrived today and picked up the 088 too:thumbup: 395 and mini mill have now met and so have the 088 and my 36" mill. Roll on thursday! play time! i mean work time obviously...

 

Oh thanks Rob and Andy as always speedy delivery.

 

Cheers

 

Ian