Cutting 8 Inch Cant with Alaskan Chainsaw Mill

Hello friends, today I am milling a cant out of a southern yellow pine log. I plan on using these to build my blacksmith shop. Hope you enjoy the video and have a Blessed Day Friends! Justin

[@buffalopatriot]

I bought that apparatus from a buddy and have a couple of felled pines. This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks for the opportunity to see how (well) it works. Much gratitude young sir.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Thank you very much. Glad it was a help to you. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

[@reneaurora4721]

I just bought an Alaskan, can’t wait to try it, great video, well done! Thanks!

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Have fun making your own lumber! Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

That Stihl was doing a good job!

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

I love this old saw. It has never given me a minute of trouble in almost 20 years of owning it. Have a Blessed Evening Friends! Justin

[@OldcampRanch]

Could this be done on a bench? At my age crawling on the ground is not very comfortable.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

It can be but for me it is easier to just roll it on the ground and get it started. Now what I need is a bandsaw mill Lol. That would be a real time saver but I don't mill enough to justify that right now. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

[@elflordsjourneys]

Nice, how did the Amish or pioneers do it, hand saws?

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

They would hewn the log with an adze. This was a broad ax that was made just for this. We are going to the mountains soon and the cabins are always my favorite. Have a Blessed Evening James. Justin

[@elflordsjourneys]

Enjoy your time with the family 😀

[@stannelson2582]

Did the saw do ok oiling the bar?

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Yes it does. I have the oiler all the way up and have milled a lot with the saw and 24 inch bar. Never had the bar get hot and has always done good/ Just got through cutting (2) 8x8 and (3) 4x4's today. I would recommend a 70cc or bigger saw if cutting 16 inch or bigger logs. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin