Alaskan mill

[Philmypower]

I have already considered this but you don't have them bars in stock until July

[Daniël Bos]

I did just that, bought the 880+47" duromatic and a 46"Sugi.

The Stihl bar went straight onto eBay and sold quickly for a bit more than the Sugi bar cost.

[Daniël Bos]

I have already considered this but you don't have them bars in stock until July

 

Jones have some.

[Rob D]

I have already considered this but you don't have them bars in stock until July

 

 

I have all the 46" bars in stock for Stihl and Husky... the next Sugi order will increase the range - but I still have plenty of Sugi bars left inc the 46" ones.

 

 

[woodyguy]

Don't forget at least 4 felling wedges to keep the cut open.

[Daniël Bos]

Don't forget at least 4 felling wedges to keep the cut open.

 

Why 4, I never use more than 3 unless milling very thin planks over 15ft long?

[TGB]

Unless the piece to be milled is at hieght off the deck, you may well find yourself in a half kneeling position for the lower cuts. So a comfy pair of knee pads might help. Saves the trousers and the knees alike.

 

A 1" or 1.5" paintbrush and suitable paint for the slab ends. Get them painted asap after stacking, to help prevent them splitting.

 

If you already have any kind of respiratory problems, get a dust mask.

 

If you know someone who keeps rabbits, you'll have plenty to give/sell them.

 

Pre-cut enough stickers for your stacking. Making sure they're the same thickness. It's a bind not to have enough or find some are thicker/thinner.

 

At the end of each cut, don't kill the saw straight away. Lift the mill away and rest the mill's far end on the floor; then give the saw a few short blips. This helps the clear any dust from the saw. Then you can kill it.

Edited May 1, 2014 by TGB

[Philmypower]

Thanks for all the usefull tips, there all appreciated.

Ordered my 880 today and Rob I will be in touch end of next week to order my mill and bars.

Dismantled this cedar today, taking It home Tom ready to mill

I have a 9ft length and a 5 ft length. Diameter isn't massive prob about 2ft but something to practice on.

[agg221]

2ft is an excellent size - 2ft-2ft6 is my preferred diameter. Big enough for a good yield without curving off too much at the top, but small enough that you can move the bits. Much bigger than that and I would quarter if for preference.

 

Alec

[RDB logs]

Hi Phil, welcome to Alaskan club. The first rule of Alaskan club?............