Idea for making chainsawmilling easier...

[Rob D]

Good tip Bob

[Buzzsurgeon]

Got an idea to of how to make chainsaw milling easier although not sure how careful I have to be suggesting things not recommended by the manufacturer

 

I'm thinking a lightweight stand at the end of the log you're milling with a pendulum weight that you attach through a pulley that runs parallel to log onto somewhere on the mill. This should give a constant pull on the mill which saves you pushing it.

 

 

Another good site I've started to look at is the The Carpenters Fellowship

 

as they specialise in timber framed buildings. There could be a good market here for us chainsaw millers in that they are often looking for curved elbows and braces - difficult for other set ups but easy with a chainsaw mill once you have the first flat edge. Also they like 4" boards which means less milling.

 

 

I'm hoping to attend there show this year and do a talk on chainsaw milling but I'm also toying with the idea of doing a short course on timber framing. What could be better than being able to mill your own wood then build a proper timber frame!

 

 

Another place to watch is here http://www.arboristsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62 where there are a few dedicated chainsaw millers and in particular a fellow called BobL who has probably forgotten more than I know!!

 

Could you use a simple hand winch attached near the saw :confused1:to pull the saw along?

[openboater]

To hold down my ladder for the first cut I use lengths of seat belt. Cut to about 18" lengths, doubled over and screwed into the wood with 2 screws each side of the rung (4 per strap). I use 6mm hex head coach screws, either 25mm or 50mm long depending on bark thickness or the unevenness of the timber.