Mini Mill chain?

[Big Beech]

So, a standard chain or ripping chain?

max bar size?

recommended bar size?

 

have a 441 with a 16" bar. any good?

 

cheers

 

simon

[Dan Earp]

You loose a couple of inches when u mount the mini mill to the saw bud so you wouldn't be able to cut much in dia size.

 

Have a look here and click on one second to last mill then watch the video, it should tell you more bud 👍

 

http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/products/catlisting/category/chainsaw-mills/

Edited August 4, 2013 by Dan Earp

[morten]

So, a standard chain or ripping chain?

max bar size?

recommended bar size?

 

have a 441 with a 16" bar. any good?

 

cheers

 

simon

 

A ripping (0-10 degree) chain gives a slightly smoother finish, and is a little faster than a standard (25-30 degree) chain.

 

Max bar size on a 441 would be 25". I've run a 25" bar on the mini mill using a MS361 and MS660.

 

As already pointed out, you loose about 5" in a mini mill, and as you shouldn't cut with the nose of the bar, the 16" bar leaves you with less than 10" effective cutting depth.

[Big Beech]

I suppose with a bigger bar you can adjust its depth as needed.

you say about not using the nose of the bar. if quarter sawing your log, how can you avoid this. is that a dumb question or am I being thick.

 

Robs video shows using full bar depth, so he must be using the tip. no?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzVhTvU4FCE]Quarter sawing using chainsaw mill part 2 - YouTube[/ame]

[Dan Earp]

Thats the vertical mill i believe bud

[woodyguy]

The mini-mill is the vertical mill. You lose about 2 inches mounting it but only 1 inch if you take the dogs off. Yes as you say, you may need to cut with the tip which isn't a problem.

[Big Beech]

Thats the vertical mill i believe bud

 

yes it is:

alaskan mill I home of the portable chainsaw mill

 

hence my questions.

I am aware it is not the "small log mill" but the "mini Mill"

[Brushcutter]

I use a Husky 365 standard chain with a 20" bar.

 

Works OK, little slow perhaps.

[morten]

I suppose with a bigger bar you can adjust its depth as needed.

you say about not using the nose of the bar. if quarter sawing your log, how can you avoid this. is that a dumb question or am I being thick.

 

Robs video shows using full bar depth, so he must be using the tip. no?

 

You can quarter saw a log by cutting right through it.

 

If you bury the bar nose while milling, it will be very hot, and it is a little more difficult to control the forward motion of the mill, as the chain at bar nose will be pushing the the bar backwards. Sure it can be done, but you should avoid doing it whenever possible.

Edited August 4, 2013 by morten

[morten]

The mini-mill is the vertical mill. You lose about 2 inches mounting it but only 1 inch if you take the dogs off. Yes as you say, you may need to cut with the tip which isn't a problem.

 

the interference between the handle of the mini mill and the break handle of the saw will cost you 4 inches. I just don't see how that may be reduced. Do you have a picture substantiating your 2 inch claim? And remember that the guide rail will likely be taking 2" off the effective cutting depth.

Edited August 4, 2013 by morten