@@NewtonMakes thanks for the info, i just ordered a guide for my chainsaw to make boards out of our foresty back yard, gonna learn a new skill and get amazing wood in the process.
Do you feel like when you mill the wider logs you need an auxiliary oiler? How many passes do you usually get before having to sharpen the chain? We have the same set up.
I haven't had a need for one, but I opened my oil screw all the way so I go through a lot of oil. A chain is usually good for about 800-1,000 feet. At that point I want to switch it out.
Good video dude! I got into slabbing last year, I like to use the ladder for ever cut I am usually alone and I have a 661 as well. I have had trouble with securing the ladder to the log, what do you do with the lag bolts exactly if you don’t mind explaining?
I carry multiple 1/4" lag bolts from 3-6" long because the log may not be flat. I like to have two bolts in one ladder rung so the ladder doesn't move. And I'll put a few more in a rung in the middle and at the end of the log. Ultimately, I may have six bolts or so holding it down to the log. If need be, I will put wedges or scraps under areas were there are gaps between the ladder and the log.
Man that is awesome score brother love some walnut, really looking forward to seeing what you use them for after they dry... i enjoy milling my own logs, great video
Just curious about the chainsaw you are using. Was considering getting a chainsaw mill but the stihl 661 is pretty cost prohibitive. Is such a nice saw required. My $75 16 inch electic saw isn’t going to cut it but is there something less expensive than the Stihl that will still work?
Sure. You can use several types of saws. The brand doesn't matter. The limitations are speed and capacity. If you want to cut a 20" wide tree you need a saw capable of holding a bar longer than that. You can use a less powerful saw but it'll make things slower. Still doable though.
I’m about to start milling up some lumber in the woods stihl 362 and don’t really have anywhere to dry the wood and it will have to stay outside i guess I’ll have to make a makeshift shelter any advice ?
Make sure you use thick sticker boards so air flows between the slabs. Your slabs will likely get to a certain moisture content and then stop. Before you use a slab, bring it into the shop and let it acclimate. In Michigan, a slab will get to about 15% outside. It'll get to 8% in my shop.
I'm in MI and I just picked up an MS 440 with a 36" bar and the same mill. AND I have some large downed walnut trees that I really don't want to turn into firewood!
How’s the 440 going with that length bar? I’m looking to turn a now problem tree into timber once it’s felled. My dealer pointed me to the 462 as a minimum. All our wood in aus is hard, so that might be the reason.
@@milesabove5259 The 440 is a great saw, but doesn't have enough power for a 36" bar. The real issue is the oiler doesn't get oil to the far end of the bar. I've since put a 28" bar on it for when my 18" Echo just won't do. But I may still use the 36" bar occasionally.
@@vskjarvik unfortunately I held off on using it until I found an old ladder for a rail system and only recently used it. The ladder was too wide for my bar so I broke down and used some trailer ramps for some short slabs and couldn’t be happier. I managed to get some great cuts from some walnut.
Been looking into this lately. Loved the video quality. Most of the videos on the subject matter haven’t been modern in their level of production as far as current TH-cam content creator standards go. We’re you using a tipping chain? And if so, what brand?
Thank you 👍👍👍
Very cool thanks!
Great Job! Why water the logs?
Just shows the grain so I can see how cool it looks. Sometimes, it's hard to tell with saw dust on them.
Remember to have a Dodge Ram.
how long do the ripping chains last? how many feet of an 8 inch wide tree can I do before I have to sharpen it, or if I can even sharpen it?
@@NewtonMakes thanks for the info, i just ordered a guide for my chainsaw to make boards out of our foresty back yard, gonna learn a new skill and get amazing wood in the process.
You can use cheap vegetable oil for chainsaw milling...
Please tell me how much the cost of everything is. I just bout a property in Costa Rica and I want to send one mill saw there.
I have links to the items in the video description.
Why are they splashing water on slabs? Don’t we want to dry it out?
So I can get all of the saw dust off and see how cool the grain looks. They'll dry anyway. It doesn't hurt them.
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How do I set the granberg Alaskan chainsaw mill to cut different thicknesses?
Thanks for the tips, I’m just getting into it. Remove your saw dogs “spikes” and you will get another inch or two for your cutting length.
Hello sir I'm from india can you suggest me which chainsaw I'll buy for milling
Do you feel like when you mill the wider logs you need an auxiliary oiler? How many passes do you usually get before having to sharpen the chain? We have the same set up.
I haven't had a need for one, but I opened my oil screw all the way so I go through a lot of oil. A chain is usually good for about 800-1,000 feet. At that point I want to switch it out.
Good video dude! I got into slabbing last year, I like to use the ladder for ever cut I am usually alone and I have a 661 as well. I have had trouble with securing the ladder to the log, what do you do with the lag bolts exactly if you don’t mind explaining?
I carry multiple 1/4" lag bolts from 3-6" long because the log may not be flat. I like to have two bolts in one ladder rung so the ladder doesn't move. And I'll put a few more in a rung in the middle and at the end of the log. Ultimately, I may have six bolts or so holding it down to the log. If need be, I will put wedges or scraps under areas were there are gaps between the ladder and the log.
Good job showing telling, see y’all next time have a great day.9
Hi
What type of saw you using for milling? Stihl MS 661? Carb version or M-Tronic version?
Very very good job
Did you pay for the log? And if you don’t mind how much did you pay for it?
No, I didn't.
Thank you for this video. I realized it takes more than one person to balance and push the saw mill. I'm not as diesel as you two, so...
Cool video!
always so much fun opening up a log to see what's inside for grain... the 661 is nice saw. nice cutting!
Man that is awesome score brother love some walnut, really looking forward to seeing what you use them for after they dry... i enjoy milling my own logs, great video
Awesome awesome thanks for sharing.
Just curious about the chainsaw you are using. Was considering getting a chainsaw mill but the stihl 661 is pretty cost prohibitive. Is such a nice saw required. My $75 16 inch electic saw isn’t going to cut it but is there something less expensive than the Stihl that will still work?
Sure. You can use several types of saws. The brand doesn't matter. The limitations are speed and capacity. If you want to cut a 20" wide tree you need a saw capable of holding a bar longer than that. You can use a less powerful saw but it'll make things slower. Still doable though.
nice job👏👏👍
I’m about to start milling up some lumber in the woods stihl 362 and don’t really have anywhere to dry the wood and it will have to stay outside i guess I’ll have to make a makeshift shelter any advice ?
Make sure you use thick sticker boards so air flows between the slabs. Your slabs will likely get to a certain moisture content and then stop. Before you use a slab, bring it into the shop and let it acclimate. In Michigan, a slab will get to about 15% outside. It'll get to 8% in my shop.
@@NewtonMakesthanks I hope it doesn’t mold lol
I'm in MI and I just picked up an MS 440 with a 36" bar and the same mill. AND I have some large downed walnut trees that I really don't want to turn into firewood!
How’s the 440 going with that length bar? I’m looking to turn a now problem tree into timber once it’s felled. My dealer pointed me to the 462 as a minimum. All our wood in aus is hard, so that might be the reason.
@@milesabove5259 The 440 is a great saw, but doesn't have enough power for a 36" bar. The real issue is the oiler doesn't get oil to the far end of the bar. I've since put a 28" bar on it for when my 18" Echo just won't do. But I may still use the 36" bar occasionally.
Good video men.
Thanks
Dude, thanks for the tip setting the height!
What type of mask were you using?
A 3M respirator with dust filters.
Just ordered a mill off of Amazon wondering if ai’m gonna regret it, but this video has me hyped now.
How did it go? Are you using it?
@@vskjarvik unfortunately I held off on using it until I found an old ladder for a rail system and only recently used it.
The ladder was too wide for my bar so I broke down and used some trailer ramps for some short slabs and couldn’t be happier. I managed to get some great cuts from some walnut.
Nice! Which chainsaw are you using?
@@vskjarvik Stihl 661
Thankyou for sharing- great presentation and very informative. Love the walnut- would make beautiful table tops.
Why do you wet the wood after its cut?
To see how cool the grain looks
@@NewtonMakes ty brother!
How long did it take to mill the first (6’) log seen in this video?
Been looking into this lately. Loved the video quality. Most of the videos on the subject matter haven’t been modern in their level of production as far as current TH-cam content creator standards go. We’re you using a tipping chain? And if so, what brand?
Never mind. Shoulda waited until end of videos lol