Making and Using a Cheap Chainsaw Mill
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- Build and initial test of a very simple and low-cost chainsaw mill. Constructed from offcuts and scraps, it show potential for use with small saws and logs. Roughly made as it is only a proof of concept, but I will looking to improve it and finally make a more precise version when the flaws have been ironed out. Saw is a 34cc, running an 18" bar and standard chain.
This is the most user friendly version of a homemade Alaskan mill I have seen. I definitely see there is much potential with this system you created, I like the metal track guides, instead of wood.
Thanks for sharing your work!
phillieb30 Thank you for the kind words. It certainly has room for some comfort features and refinements. I have found it is very handy for doing the initial cut to gain a flat face to reference a traditional style Alaskan mill to.
Awesome little mill, a stihl 038 or 046 would make it absolutely awesome, well done.👍👍👍👍👍
Your build is great, buddy! Drip some water on that blade, looks like it gets hot.
Plus, it will cut faster since your not using a ripping blade. Also, if you get it hot on a regular basis, it will shorten the lifespan of your saw. Otherwise, keep giving old men like me new ideas to save time and energy. Thx!
wont water make the chain rust over time? how about just regular chainsaw bar oil to keep it cool
thank you so much....this is so simple ....I made 4 2 inch thick slabs and plan on making a park style bench from it
I wonder if it is possible to use the two sections of an extension ladder instead. It looks like the part attached to the saw could be made to slide along an aluminium ladder. 🤔
So get a grinder that you squeeze the trigger it runs you let go it stops if that thing gets loose your getting hurt bad. Second use some dam oil when you drill threw metal. Third if your welding something to galvanized wear a respirator. Other than that it's a good idea adding some rollers would be a good idea and also you could add some all thread to both sides put a measurement scale on it so you could raise and lower it easier. You can also attach a handle with a simple biclicle brake to work the gas so you dont gotta bend over all day. And a good ripping chain would help you a ton. And since your using metal and can weld good enough to make it stick you could also add adjustable stops behind your logs to be able to adjust to hold all kinds of log sizes easily.
Is he welding galvanized steel without a respirator?
Nice looking slabs. Were the aluminum pieces from a set of bleachers originally?
Well that was inspirational my friend well done to you.. thanks and salutations..
This version of jig works okay with shorter chains but not so accurate with over 12" planks..thanks for sharing.
Not sure why you would say that. Please explain. I would think if he had a larger saw, with a 24" or even 36" bar, as long as the jig keeps the saw and bar steady, the bar would not flex (much) in the cut... Most slabs will have to be planed or router flattened before making any tables, etc to remove saw marks. So I can't see why this would not cut to an acceptable straightness. Great idea on this type or mill. I was planning a similar "side held" mill when i cam across this video.
Nice work man!
Hello, how much it takes to be a strong chain saw to it could be cut timber, and how many times a day can work but that does not spoil?
Put your ground in the actual piecce your welding you will have less trouble starting the arc up. Nice work. I will be making one I think.
Duly noted! Cheers.
nice. now we have to put it up on a table cuz watching you stooped over made my back hurt lol. nice build tho!
Majhe bhi patya fadne teha cahaheye kaha melega
4:56 RIP fly
wedges will speed that up
No thank you I like having all of my fingers, toes, limbs, etc. This contraption looks like a good way to earn yourself a trip to the ER.
All done with due care, my friend. If something looks too dangerous for one to handle, always err on the side of caution!
Where's the cheap part? The structural steel beams certainly aren't.
As I have said to others, it is cheap to me because it is what I had laying about. Anything similarly long, straight, and rigid would work - ladders are often used and commonly owned, for instance.
kaisaerpren ,,,,,,,he steal fron road divider
you need to tune that engine man, it runs like crap.
Added to my to-do list! ;)
but the rest is brilliant, looking to build something like that for myself as well. have some logs laying around that need to be cut.
about the dumbest design I ever seen pain full to watch
terry mcclure It's well suited to me then - I'm about the dumbest idiot around!
+terry mcclure How about you learn how to spell and quit being so rude? It's "painful", not "pain full".
And, his design is quite similar to the "Logosol M8 Sawmill", which I'm sure has sold thousands of units. Ignorance is bliss, there Terry ole pal!!
its simple not dumb, although it lacks features and much precison, it was quick easy and cheap and will work great if youre only doing a few boards here and there
good video
What I love most about these otherwise painfully slow chainsaw mills is that they magically jump ahead 4, 5, or even 20 ft. when you use them. 😁
Cool sawmill but actually your chain is not very sharp
Just found this old video. Great work man. Have an awesome Monday!
Thanks mate, and to you!
This is Great! I Love that you showed us how to make it and how to use it. its gotta feel good making your own lumber. very cool idea! one of the best and more simplistic one ive seen. and ive watched hundreds of These running lol. do you use a ripping chain? Great Job Bro!!! keep it up.
Thank you. Standard chain on the saw. I filed the teeth closer to square to aide performance a bit, but a proper rip chain would cut much faster and cleaner.
When u started welding, I was so engrossed I even closed my eyes. Great job.
Brother, you are very smart, I like your idea. thank you for the demo.
I liked that you utilized the existing bolts rather than drilling new holes through or clamping directly onto the bar like most others do.
Bob K. Yeah the attachment of the saw was very cleverly designed
Sharpen that chain son!
I'm investigating how to build a table saw and found a fantastic website at Wilfs Wood Blueprint (google it if you are interested)
nice
nice work
DEFINITELY need a stand & figure out a way to raise ,& lower it with a tape guide ,& some rollers for the saw to move down the line easier ,& it would be cool if you could use wide rectangular tubing & have inner extension for added rectangular length, & it would be cool if you could be able to break it all down , and then make a ban saw the exact same way with a chain saw some how, over all great job
lol...I thought the fly was on my side....good build, thanks for sharing!!
Great video, just missing crappy music and multiple ads, lol.
Thank you. I like your teaching style...very easy instructional video to follow no voice needed.
Thank you also for taking your time to create and share this video.
Les Howards Thank you for the kind words!
You're welcome, Thomas.
good stuff ,keep it up broe
thats cool, gave me an idea thanks
Cool! Not too sophisticated to build, and rather basic to operate without having to do a ten step process to adjust thicknesses. Thanks for preparing this video.
Not bad at all, I think with a bit more work the inclusion of some legs, and ramps to roll the log up onto a frame and a couple of dogs to secure it you would be able to work at a comfortable height, I like the video of making it , Im a make it myself bloke and C channel and simple arc welding makes it pretty easy. I think I will experiment with your design and make a similar version, thanks heaps.
Thanks for the kind words! It certainly could do with a few more comfort features to make it more user friendly, but the concept seems to be sound. All the best for your build!
Interesting piece of contraption . .. ...
Which I had one.
Nice build, not to hard to make by the looks of it... Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Awesome and he never said a word
Ok this is a super cool build, but I use utube as a learning tool , & like I said, this is a cool build, but I'm not learning nothing without the measurements, & what the cuts we're for , I love the fact there's no so called stupid bullshit music in the video, people that use so called music in their video's need to bitch slapped, but a verbal dicsription of what ,& where it goes & what size to cut them at, would of been wonderful, also that first cut looked like a lot of waisted wood, to bad you didn't roll it after the first cut to square it up, & then cut your wood
Very nice
You did a great job, as far as the thumbs down people, I guess there not able to think out of the box, and or just jealous
yea, I think i will just go to Lowes if I need some boards.
Unfortunately to get anything other than Ash or Pine here is a disgustingly expensive and troublesome exercise. When one can mill one's own timber, resource usage is improved, and costs are cut down for future projects.
wow but i would raise it up and use a electrical saw. Those gases are not good for ya!
Do you actualy speak? If your showing haw to make somthing then give instructions and talk us throught it.
I could'nt build this without them.
Bill.
billsbasementworkshop I was blessed at birth with an Australian drawl that makes most cavemen sound linguistically talented, and as such I try to avoid speaking. In lieu of that, I try to film as much of the process of a project as I can.
if you cant figure out ow to build this without instructions maybe just go buy some lumber instead of milling it.. theres like 5 pieces and theyre all extremely straight forward
Couple 2x4s few nails a hammer and nails or screws and you could make really is not rocket science less of different ways... Looks like this chain saw its dull
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Great idea may have to make on in future!
What is the long rail made out of..
If you put the mill track at an angle, the chainsaw will slide down all by itself so you can stand or sit to catch it at the end instead of bending over the whole time.
Very cool but how do u adjust the height on it.
Cheers
Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
I was adjusting the height just by shimming one of the beams at each end with lumps of 2x4. Fairly rough and ready, but it worked somewhat.
@@TEFox cool it worked great ,I'd like to have a go at making one in the future.
Cheers
Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
All the best with your build. Nothing beats having a go and experimenting to figure the best way of making something!
@@TEFox thanks and all the best with your channel,I've subbed to your channel.
Cheers
Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
All my need will be meet immediately.
Nice build...only guy on here using a smaller saw, and it works....Good job
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Very nice work! The bonus was that apparently McCulloch is apparently still in the chainsaw business. I don't think I've seen one in a store in years.
Good idea and a nice job ! 👍
Its hard to make this ...i will do the job... and i think you you will features over time
Good job
Annnd here i was about to spend 2 grand on a sawmill with a maximum width of 24"...
Great work!
Have you done anything with this since 2016? Your description said you'd be looking to refine it in the future...
Funny you should mention it, because I haven't yet. Turns out moving house and having a couple of kids really slows down things on the hobby front! I did try a budget Alaskan style miss made from all-thread and some composite board which worked OK, but I really need a bigger saw to do anything of substance I've found. Thanks for checking in though! Hopefully I can add an update at some point.
I liked your video - thanks.
I think your blade might have needed sharpening.
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Where can I find that CHEAP galvanized channel ? for the bed of this CHEAP Sawmill ? what was the angle and pitch of your chain? crosscut and rip have totally different numbers. Any thoughts.?
Scott Lucas The galv C section was cheap to me as I salvaged it from my property, however one could use nearly anything that is rigid, long, and straight enough. I've sold an old ladder used on various occasions.
Scott Lucas Also I could not give you a figure for my chain angles. My guess (by eye and patchy memory) would be around 15degrees. My intention was to get a dedicated ripping chain in the future.
That thing saws like it's on rails
Exelente un gran invento
I like it. Much quicker to take on and off the Saw clever
Speek man
Nice work! I really appreciate it when someone shows a project that ore of us "regular Joe's" might be able to pull off. Lots of good tips from others but mostly enhancements to make a very good rig perform even better.
Cheers!
Hi Thomas great video what is the metal you are using for the tracking ? What's it from ? .Thanks David
Hi David. The tracks are 8x2" c-section beams which were removed from a shed. They had been used as bearers for a mezzanine floor. Thanks!
Thanks Thomas
I agree Izzy get that mill on some horses or table my back is killin me
Ha! I wouldn't do it on the ground more than once, let me tell you!
where you bought that steel channel pls?? TY4reply
The steel channel was removed from a shed. It could be sourced from any steel merchant if you choose to buy it, but you can use a ladder or long straight board for the same purpose.
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So cool! How much did it cost you to make? Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I had most of the material laying around as scrap, and had to spend perhaps $10 on some angle iron.
Well done! Thank-you!
Pretty good but was the chain blunt?
Not blunt so much as not the right type of chain. It was a standard crosscut chain, which will not make rip cuts anywhere near as fast as a dedicated ripping chain.
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Not bad bro, Lots of 'em showing how they use theirs, but you actually showed how to make yours; thanks.
Man, ya gotta love TH-cam comments.