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  1. gobbypunk
    Hi Guys, just wanted to share some photos of my recent projects - some green oak timber framing to repair an C18th threshing barn and a mirror made from some off-cuts of walnut. I've also got a lovely slice of yew that I'm thinking of making a table with but I'm having a problem trying to decide what legs would suit it - any advice/ideas appreciated! Also chucking in a pic of my workshop.
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    Hi guys, a while ago I posted about a prob with chain tension on my 880 when I'm using my Alaskan Mill, its all over the place, what do you all think? I will start the saw, rev it a little and then need to adjust the chain half way through an 8 ft long butt. The chain will be too slack so I adjust up to finish the cut but the chain then gos tight. Sometimes its so bad that its cut one of the bolts that hold the uprights of the mill almost in half. By hitting that bolt my chain is never as sharp as it should be either. Could it be a problem inside the saw with the tensiioner? I have looked and can't see owt wrong - here is a pic of the bolt. Does anybody have any ideas about what might be going wrong?
  3. gobbypunk
    Stunning work how long did it take you Cheers Mark
  4. gobbypunk
    Hi Mr Treebus shame you are so far away but ther must be someone closer to you with an alaskan who would be up for letting you have a go , good luck but be warned milling is addictive you woulnt have any spare time , I love it Cheers Mark
  5. gobbypunk
    Hi I was wondering the same I have boards stacked flat in my workshop but if I could stack them upright I would be able to get at them alot better but I would be reluctant to for the obvious reasons if anybody knows how I can store upright without many probs please let me know Thanks Mark
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    Hi same as above the alaskan is by far the best and the back up from Rob D is ace he is a font of know how ,all the spare parts are just a phone call away and of course all the alaskan millers on hear are always happy to help , being the same as kinder just learning the alaskan is defo the best value for money , I am in dorset you are welcome to come down for the day and have a go if you want no worries just P M me Cheers Mark
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    Hi Ian nice table, how have you fixed the legs on I am always looking for new ways to attatch legs , ways that cant be seen I think are best , like Rob D I always find legs the hardest I have a stunning piece of yew but just cant find legs that work , will post some pics and see what you guys think , Nice Table Cheers Mark
  8. gobbypunk
    Yes defo mill it I bet it will have some lovley grain in that , ideal table tops Cheers Mark
  9. gobbypunk
    Hi guys I am sure that log got washed further down river and my mates dad pulled it out of the river as he asked me if I wanted to buy it he thinks its worth alot of money when I get time I will go and cut a slice off the end to see if its got some nice spalting in it funny how things go aint it Cheers Mark
  10. gobbypunk
    Nice boards bet you cant wait to mill the next one Cheers Mark
  11. gobbypunk
    Hi mate a granberg sharpener from Rob D on hear would be the way forward for sharpening very quick and always get the cutters the same length , nice bit of oak what are your plans for it ,milling is addictive isnt it , I love it turning over the first cut and seeing what it looks like inside I could never get board of it Happy Milling Cheers Mark
  12. gobbypunk
    Hi I have some nice spalted beech thats ideal coffee table size I will take some pics and measure and post them on hear on monday and maybee we could do a swap do you have any nice buts that need milling interesting cast iorn legs etc have a think Cheers Mark
  13. gobbypunk
    Hi guys I just drill some holes in a plank and screw it to the wall my dad did the same I will take some pics of my workshop to make some of you jealous of the space I have 2000sq feet and a yard (showing off now) everyone is welcome to come and use space if you need some or just pop in to be nosy and have a coffee Cheers Mark
  14. gobbypunk
    Hi guys I use a 9inch angle grinder with a backing pad and 36grit discs to get most of the cupping or chainsaw marks out then plain and sand with an orbital cheers Mark
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    Hi Big J can you please ask him how much he wants for it also did you get my P M about some elm prices as a mate from on hear is coming your way and is happy to collect some for me I will P M Thanks Mark
  16. gobbypunk
    Hi guys with a bit of luck I will be able to get myself a bandmill(this milling is addictive) but not knowing that much about them at the mo I have some questions I have just read that you should sharpen the band every 2hrs this seems alot also do you think I should start with one that only has a small width of cut like the woodland or if money will stretch get a bigger one say a hudson , and lastly for now do any of you know anything about the Dach mills that are for sale on ebay many thanks in advance for your comments and guideance Thanks Mark
  17. gobbypunk
    Hi Richard depending on how far from shaftesbury it is I would be up for coming and planking it with my alaskan been after some monkey p for a while now P M if interested Thanks Mark
  18. gobbypunk
    cool I like it looks ace I bet the handle was tricky to do must have a go at doing one myself when I get some time how long did it take you cheers Mark
  19. gobbypunk
    cool as I like it loads I bet you and your mates have as much fun as your nephew does good job Cheers Mark
  20. gobbypunk
    Hi shame its so far away from me in Dorset as I would have been interested I have been after some monkey puzzle for ages but I am sure someone will want it cheers Mark
  21. gobbypunk
    Hi guys I had one of those filter spec things and that just steamed up ,the beat thing I have found is cheep swimming goggles in clear plastic they have foam that stops the dust and are small enough that you can wear a good dust mask without them getting in the way they are meant to get wet so they can be washed when they do get covered in dust and they only cost a few quid ,give them a go see what you think Cheers Mark
  22. gobbypunk
    Nice work very lifelike defo carve some more I bet they sell Cheers Mark
  23. gobbypunk
    Hi I use the Anti Vibration gloves that Rob D sells Cheers Mark
  24. gobbypunk
    Very nice lovley piece of work you must be chuffed I would be Cheers Mark
  25. gobbypunk
    Hi do you want equal amounts of heart and sap wood as I have some yew I could mill for you in return for a bow or some such deal P M me Cheers Mark

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