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Alaskan sawmill?
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10/24/19 05:43 PM
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boneheadjaz
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I was wondering if anybody with EXPERIENCE using a chainsaw for slabbing logs could recommend a saw and bar/chain combo that would handle up to 30" logs. Also a recommendation for 20" and less logs. Thanks guys/gals
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
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10/24/19 05:49 PM
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Logosol Timber Jig. Different sort of setup from a true Alaskan sawmill but is very easy to use and cheap. You can also run a lot smaller saw because you don't need anything attached to the end of the bar like an alsakan. I have slabbed and worked 24" logs with my stihl 361 and only a 14" narrow kerf bar. A lot less wood loss to the saw and a lot less saw needed to cut. With an 18" bar you could easily handle a 30" log no issue. The trick to milling with a saw is the chain. Use a ripping chain and if you can run a narrow kerf bar use it. Get it sharp and keep it sharp. Change chains often and let them cool down before re-using them. Make sure if your saw has an adjustable oiler you have it maxed out as you cant use enough oil either. Clean logs is also a plus if you can help it. A little dirt will destroy a ripping chain in no time.
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
[Re: boneheadjaz]
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10/24/19 07:00 PM
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krispcritter
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Good source here too They have an outlet near me but order online. cutters choice
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
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10/25/19 08:00 AM
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boneheadjaz
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Thanks guys. I'll look into that logosol
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
[Re: boneheadjaz]
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10/25/19 12:22 PM
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Experienced firewood cutters like semi. It takes more abuse, dirt etc. Exp fallers like full, it may cut faster but looses its edge quicker. The loggers I know file often. Exp rippers use rip chain. These are generally speaking, many different kinds/types of chain.
I use semi and full depending on how clean the wood is.
You can read until your eyes hurt at outdoor power equipment and arboristsite forums.
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
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10/25/19 12:57 PM
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thedude055
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My ripping chains are semis and they are 10 degree. I have been considering getting a carbide chain just to see how it would last. Now though living where i live i don't think i will be doing much milling for a while lol. Kinda short on trees in this neck of the woods.
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Re: Alaskan sawmill?
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10/29/19 12:17 AM
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Stan Z
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I was wondering if anybody with EXPERIENCE using a chainsaw for slabbing logs could recommend a saw and bar/chain combo that would handle up to 30" logs. Also a recommendation for 20" and less logs. Thanks guys/gals I'm a 25" guy I guess. Don't see many 30" ones. Also this video is done on white spruce which that and paper birch is all we have up here, and so oak etc would take a lot more time on cuts and need more power probably. Might pick up a hint or two from this however: https://youtu.be/9w04ppZdfZA?t=2
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