looking to start milling

[roglog]

im looking at the possibility of starting milling some timber next year. started looking ar chainsaw mills but seen some manual mills look much easier to use.

and advise or experience people have had would be much apreciated and also if any one has got or know of any used mills in the sout east i may be interested?

[DN22 Gardening]

I've just started milling.

 

Bought a 30" Alaskan off Rob D on here.

 

Excellent piece of kit, but i should have bought at least a 36" maybe even larger.

 

I use one of the 880's in mine, flies through most things, the trick is to keep the chain super sharp.

 

Also got a little electric (12v) chain sharpener off Rob, means i can sharpen the chain, perfectly, without taking the mill assembly off the saw.

 

Put your location and ask on here, i had no end of help, one particular chap on here even took me to his wood for a day, supplied loads of timber for me to mill (and cups of tea), and taught me loads. great fun

 

I find the 880 very fuel thirsty when milling, a piece of Aspen i did a few weeks ago was using half a tank per cut !!!!

 

Get an Alasken, you'll love it

[roglog]

thanks for the reply, ive been looking into it a bit more and i think i will keep an eye out for a mobile sawmill rather than a chainsaw mill.

These things seem to be very few and far between, cant seem to find much second hand at all...guess ill have to keep looking!