milling beams

[mixedangased]

whats the best way to cut a right angle to the first slabbing cut useing an alasken mill,hope this makes sense

[Paul Smith]

If you just have a mill, do the top cut then the bottom cut. You will then have to turn it and do a new first top cut.

 

If you have a mini mill do the sides or you can use it to do all the cuts.

[Rhob the Log]

I use a large framing tool (500 x 300), rotating the log until it's upright on the 1st cut. I then arrange the 1st cut rails so they're horizontal using said framing tool. Check once more once the rails are attached. Needless to say, your log needs good chocks to stop it rolling about once in position. 1st cut and bottom cut first will make the log lighter to rotate and save you time, as stated.

[mixedangased]

so i have to set the ladder at right angles to the first cut? thought so but was hoping for an easier way,what do you run the mini mill against to get it square and stright ?.

thanks paul

[Rhob the Log]

Mini mills run on a rail that is affixed to a long length of straight timber - most people use 6 x 2" I hear. You screw your long, straight board onto the first cut and run a saw vertically down the log. Hence, straight 90 deg. I'm looking for a 70cc+ saw to do this with as 'the fridge' (Stihl 088) is a little over-engineered I think...

[Rob D]

Have a look here from 0.50 onwards...

 

 

 

 

 

[agg221]

I've always done this with a spirit level. Mill top and bottom, then rotate the log and wedge it so the sides are vertical. That way I only have to set the slabbing rail horizontal, rather than trying to measure anything on the log end (which is often not square).

 

Alec

[Mark Bolam]

The mini-mill is a fantastic little tool, can't believe how well it performs, and the rails are a doddle to set up.

Fixed to 6x2 here, as said.

 

 

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[mixedangased]

ah ha i see thanks everyone will see about getting a mini mill

[morten]

The mini-mill is a fantastic little tool, can't believe how well it performs, and the rails are a doddle to set up.

Fixed to 6x2 here, as said.

 

 

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Mini mill is ideally suited for making beams. You get 90 degree angles automatically.