jon_h

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Haven't actually hung one on a wall yet... Think I'm going to keep the 3 hook rack for myself so picture will follow shortly. I did spend a long time sanding them back, but where the knot is in the small coat rack, it keeps changing as it dries. I did wonder about trying to run a piece through the thicknesser, but gave up when I couldn't get to it for stuff stacked on and around it... Maybe next time.

Wanted to find a use for some of the waste from a large piece of great storm oak I had to mill back in the spring. Forged the coat hooks myself (long time since if done any forging) so they're all slightly different. Key rack has old blacksmiths nails as hooks. Think the out come was worth it.

So if Scotland go independent, will they still have to abide by the policy? as far as i can see, it is only us lot in the UK that have been tarred with this rather daft policy.

Sorry it's taken me soooo long to get back to you all! Work has been mad and time for playing was limited. Turns out the bar was the cause. Put a new bar on it and leaves a finish better than the rack saw.

6mm steel bolt as a fuse in my arc welder, as it always blew 13amp fuses… weld beautifully now! Teeth, for holding anything at the top of a tree when both hands busy

I hadnt considered the bar:banghead: I suppose i just assumed it would be okay as its okay crosscutting. think ill grab a new bar. Ive got and fallen sycamore tree i'll have a play with on sunday, and ill let you all know how i get on.

Thanks for the offer Big beech, I'll bear that in mind. Big stuff is not an issue as I look after the sawmill at Amberley museum I only bought the chainsaw mill as a bit of fun, and to utilise some of the small timber I have knocking around.

Thanks for your help guys. It is the Oregon 73rd ripping chain and it is new. I've got the granberg precision grinder, so I might have a go at sharpening the chain up and then have another bash at it.

First go at posting a pic.... I mean it's not the worst I've seen but looking at pictures of other peoples work, I think mine looks pretty rough and untidy.

Good evening all. Apologise if this is in the wrong place. Had a first go with a chainsaw mill today(I'm used to circular rack saws) on a 14" oak log; all went well, but i found the quality of the cut was very rough, even with a new chain. is it something I'm doing wrong?? Would appreciate any help with this!

Recieved mine yesterday and was straight to the workshop to have a go. Might need a bit more practice with it. Thanks goes to Rob D, excellent service from chainsawbars.co.uk, and super fast delivery!!

I swear by my 2010 346xp with a 15" bar! Heavy duty enough to knock a big oak down, lite enough to have it hanging off your harness in the top of a tree.