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Different section of the tree at a different camera angle. again, not too exciting to watch but I think videos are a bit more interesting than a photo. A lot of the time I keep the throttle held in so that I can keep the mill going through the log faster. Not the case in this video though
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And some photos of the oak log I milled yesterday 👍
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Not very exciting to watch, but I am trying to put my videos of milling in one location, so this is just a trial.
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Haven't seen any yet, that is not to say they haven't arrived, but just not seen any so far. 👍
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As has been stated, most of the smaller chippers work surprisingly well. Depending on your budget and what you want, tracked or not. Lots of info out there. I have the Cobra 7hp wee chipper which is surprisingly good and pretty robust. I also have a 15HP Lumag Chipper which is very useful for bigger stuff in small spaces. Depending on your needs most of them are pretty good.
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I have had two loads delivered at a very useful time. I have not had regular loads. I don't think you will need to worry about getting daily lots to be fair. A lot of companies already have their sites sorted as to where they drop their logs and chip. However I have a lot of space for wood chip, but as I say, I don't get that many deliveries. That's just me.
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Sorry bit late in the conversation. Superb looking slabs there. I have milled up some fairly big but not huge ash. It seemed to dry well with no visible buckling. But then I suppose the timber had dried out some before I milled it up.
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Not a lot of tree there.
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Larch has good properties from what I’ve heard. It does well in the ground. Another wood I have yet to try milling. But imagine it’s most useful milling on a bandsaw to get the cuts right. 👍
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Ive heard Douglas is a very good timber. I presume it mills up quite well 👍
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Does anyone recognise this feature on a willow tree
AJStrees replied to Donone's topic in Tree Identification pictures
Not woodpecker? It looks like it is at the base of the tree. But Normally they do their holes in short lines I think.... -
Some recent photos of the birds on the pond. Some Egyptians have been getting cosy.
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Don't get me wrong. When I can afford a bandsaw I will be getting one. But then you also need to either get the bandsaw to the log or get the log to the bandsaw. I don't have the lifting capability either at present so I think a mini loader or something bigger is also on the list. But that's talking a fair chunk of cash. That's why chainsaw milling is pretty handy in that way as regards milling up big logs. But a bandsaw mill is certainly on the list. 👍
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We have an old copper beech like that with pretty similar graft point. Might be a little less obvious than that picture though. 👍
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I tried the oiler but don't think it made much difference on the 881, but that's just me. 👍
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I find it quite satisfying to be fair. Yes its hard graft if you are moving the boards on your own without any machines, etc.... But the process of doing the milling IMHO is quite rewarding, especially when you are getting through a big old log. 👍
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Sounds good. Hope you get what you need and have fun with it. Though I can imagine bandsaw milling gets things cut up a lot faster. 👍
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If you are only going to use it a few times a year why not go battery, I believe you can get dewalt, makita or even einhell for a small amount of money and then you can get other tools that are on the same battery platform. Otherwise just get a small saw like a husky 135 mkii or a Stihl ms180 or something. Unless you are going to be cutting up big wood.
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Yes. What bar did you get with your 881? The Stihl rollomatic bars have replaceable sprocket noses. Otherwise sugi hara solid are good or yes 54” gb bar are also good.
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Correct it’s 6”. I believe on the panther mill it’s designed so the dogs slot into the back of the upright so you don’t lose any more length. 👍
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Yes mate you lose 6 inches when the saw goes into the mill. Quoting @Macpherson and @Bob_z_l you can adjust the mill to the bar length. So I’ve got a mill that holds a 48” bar but can hold whatever bar length you want below that. Also as above you could put s 54” bar into the 48” mill and use the whole width of the mill. So with my current set up I can mill a log at a squeeze up to 36” wide. i would like to upgrade to a 54” GB bar but probably a 46” sugi hara solid bar would be as much as I would want. That would allow you to mill a log 40” wide. how big do you need? Plus you can always get another bar and chain if you really need it. Personally I don’t see the need to have a whopping great bar unless you need it for a very wide log. I believe @Rough Hewn uses a 60” set up on a more regular basis from what he has told me in the past. the options are endless 👍🤣well almost….
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I’ve used the 48” Lo pro bar and Stihl chain to good results with the 881. Though you have to be fairly careful with it and as @Bob_z_l you can have sprockets break and your bar maintenance needs to be really good otherwise the slightest nick in the bar can cause chains to snap. However on a 90cc Chinese saw I’ve milled loads of stuff using lo pro. Personally I would stick with .404 and the 881. The Oregon ripping chain is perfectly good for that. I also have a 64” bar but it doesn’t come out too often and it’s fair weight to have to drag around. My favoured set up is a 42” Stihl .404 bar and chain on the 881 with a 48” mill. Seems to be good size for most logs I mill up. have used the 880 and a 46” sugi bar in the past and that was a great set up too.
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Petrol mowers, Cub Cadet are very fast and robust as machines go. Strong build but simple design. Rather than sticks for steering they use a traditional steering wheel which makes things easier. I have two Cubs both are very fast and don't need much maintenance. They also have big powerful engines. Their price ranges from £24,000 down to £4,500 with lots of options in between. I have their older commerical petrol which has a 60" deck, have had it from new for 8 years with little issues, it is used to mow a football pitch and a larger field on a regular basis. Cub Cadet Z9183ID zero turn ride-on mower (183cm cut) – F.R. Jones & Son WWW.FRJONESANDSON.CO.UK Otherwise yes compact tractor with big deck on the back, something like a major with rollers to give a nice finish. But you would need both the tractor and the deck. 👍
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Frost this morning but bright blue skies 😎
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It’s been two glorious days of Spring here. 👍 blue skies and bright.
